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Trump, Melania to be accorded traditional welcome

Trump, Melania to be accorded traditional welcome

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

According to the sources, the President of the United States (POTUS) and First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS) will be welcomed with traditional 'teeka', 'thali' laden with flowers and stoles after they arrive at the hotel on Monday. They said women dressed in traditional attire will greet the Trumps.

NYT hails India's space programme as 'counterweight' to China

NYT hails India's space programme as 'counterweight' to China

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Lauding India's ambitious space programme, The New York Times has said the country, currently witnessing an 'explosive' growth in space-tech start-ups, is set to 'transform the planet's connection to the final frontier' and can emerge as a 'counterweight' to China.

Secret behind the success of India's top retail chains

Secret behind the success of India's top retail chains

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

While festive season spends by consumers did contribute to the uptick seen in Q3, experts said greater aggression displayed by retailers to corner a larger share of the shopper's wallet also worked.

Taliban attack kills at least 30 in Kabul

Taliban attack kills at least 30 in Kabul

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said a number of people were killed and wounded in the blast that apparently targeted the offices of Afghanistan's main security agency.

Google bans over a dozen malicious India-linked domains, websites

Google bans over a dozen malicious India-linked domains, websites

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

To warn users about the threat, the company recently published a blog post where they listed these banned domain links which used to inject spying tools into users' PCs/laptops by appearing as fake login pages for websites or apps.

Secret behind the success of India's stem cell firms

Secret behind the success of India's stem cell firms

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Endorsement by celebrities such as Aishwarya Rai, Hrithik Roshan among others and increasing awareness among customers are helping stem cell firms grow the brand footprint

Bidens to host intimate dinner for Modi before 'hot ticket' state dinner

Bidens to host intimate dinner for Modi before 'hot ticket' state dinner

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

According to the official, who spoke on conditions of anonymity, on June 23, there will be a lunch at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris and the Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

TCS' secrets of success

TCS' secrets of success

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

N Chandrasekaran, managing director & CEO, and S Mahalingam, chief financial officer, spoke to Business Standard on how they intend to sustain this growth in an uncertain environment.

In latest Twitter gaffe, US Prez Trump misspells honour

In latest Twitter gaffe, US Prez Trump misspells honour

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

"I am honered to serve you, the great American People, as your 45th President of the United States!", he tweeted shortly after assuming his office.

Debt Collection Goes Digital

Debt Collection Goes Digital

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Companies don't have to be in the field to nudge people to return money they owe lenders.

Congress lost political focus before 2014 polls: Pranab in memoir

Congress lost political focus before 2014 polls: Pranab in memoir

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

"I believe that the moral authority to govern vests with the PM. The overall state of the nation is reflective of the functioning of the PM and his administration. While Dr Singh was preoccupied with saving the coalition, which took a toll on governance, (Narendra) Modi seemed to have employed a rather autocratic style of governance during his first term, as seen by the bitter relationship among the government, the legislature and the judiciary.

Microsoft's secret weapon for growth in the cloud

Microsoft's secret weapon for growth in the cloud

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Microsoft has worked hard to exploit the advantage its mail software provides

Here's why McIlroy will think twice before golfing with Trump again

Here's why McIlroy will think twice before golfing with Trump again

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Rory McIlroy received plenty of criticism for golfing with US President Donald Trump this year and on Tuesday the Northern Irishman said he would "think twice" before accepting a second invitation.

Not IQ or EQ, love is the secret to self-made billionaire Jack Ma's success

Not IQ or EQ, love is the secret to self-made billionaire Jack Ma's success

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

The Alibaba tycoon is all about Love Quotient, not IQ or EQ.

Putin 'probably' approved ex-Russian spy's murder: UK inquiry

Putin 'probably' approved ex-Russian spy's murder: UK inquiry

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Russian President Vladimir Putin "probably approved" the murder of former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko who died in a London hospital in November 2006 from radioactive poisoning, a British public inquiry concluded on Thursday.

Siddaramaiah: Congress's top CM post contender with a Janata past

Siddaramaiah: Congress's top CM post contender with a Janata past

Rediff.com13 May 2023

A renewed energy seems to have been infused into the 75-year old Congress leader Siddaramaiah's gait as he walked to address a packed press conference in Mysore on Saturday.

China, Russia, Iran and terrorism big 4 threats, says UK spy chief

China, Russia, Iran and terrorism big 4 threats, says UK spy chief

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

China, Russia, Iran and international terrorism form the 'big four' set of security threats in an era of dramatic change, Britain's chief spy said in a rare public speech on Tuesday.

India dumps US plea for no-fly zone over Rajpath on R-Day

India dumps US plea for no-fly zone over Rajpath on R-Day

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

India has reportedly declined a request from the United States seeking a no fly-zone over Rajpath during President Barack Obama's visit for the Republic Day.

SC rejects govt's sealed cover on OROP, issues timeline to pay arrears

SC rejects govt's sealed cover on OROP, issues timeline to pay arrears

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

"I am personally averse to sealed covers. There has to be transparency in court... This is about implementing orders. What can be secret here," the CJI said.

3 secret tips to minimise investment, maximise returns

3 secret tips to minimise investment, maximise returns

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Most investment costs are bundled in with the financial product, and are often hidden in fine print, warns Erik Hon.

Russia doping: McLaren says final report still several months away

Russia doping: McLaren says final report still several months away

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The final version of a report which has already revealed a system of state-sponsored doping in Russia is still several months away, its author Richard McLaren said on Friday.

Faultlines Resurface In Karnataka BJP

Faultlines Resurface In Karnataka BJP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

In an election where every seat will matter, micro-strategising is going to be the order of the day. And in such a situation, party infighting - in all parties --could lead to unpredictable results.

'Why is interest earned on FDs taxed?'

'Why is interest earned on FDs taxed?'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your personal income tax queries.

Trump unequivocally condemns Capitol Hill violence

Trump unequivocally condemns Capitol Hill violence

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

No true supporter of mine could ever endorse political violence. No true supporter of mine could ever disrespect law enforcement or our great American flag. No supporter of mine could ever threaten or harass their fellow Americans, he said.

CBI grills Rabri Devi, summons Lalu in land for jobs scam

CBI grills Rabri Devi, summons Lalu in land for jobs scam

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday questioned former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi at her Patna residence and has issued notice to her husband and former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with the further probe in the land-for-jobs scam case, officials said.

Multi-agency group to probe Indian names in 'Pandora Papers'

Multi-agency group to probe Indian names in 'Pandora Papers'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The government will investigate every Indian name appearing in an unprecedented leak of financial records, known as the 'Pandora Papers', which alleged that many world leaders have secret offshore stores of wealth.

DKS, Siddaramaiah meet Kharge one after the other in Delhi

DKS, Siddaramaiah meet Kharge one after the other in Delhi

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Karnataka Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar on Tuesday met party president Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in New Delhi separately and discussed the modalities of government formation in the southern state.

The Ageless Wonders Of IPL 2023

The Ageless Wonders Of IPL 2023

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

In a world where age and form seem to be at odds with each other, these IPL veterans defied expectations wrote their own narratives and left us all marveling at their incredible staying power.

10 Silicon Valley secrets you should know

10 Silicon Valley secrets you should know

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

What makes it one of the most innovative places in the world? Ellen Petry Leanse, former Apple employee, leadership mentor and coach tells us.

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Centre has imposed a ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and several of its associates for their alleged terror activities.

Does Protein Powder Harm Kidneys?

Does Protein Powder Harm Kidneys?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

'Digesting protein is hard work for the metabolic system. The more natural the protein is, the easier it is to digest,' explains Dr Karthiyayani Mahadevan.

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Chastened by the Kargil conflict, Pervez Musharraf will be remembered for gradually lowering the profile of terrorism and seeking a realistically negotiated settlement to the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, who served as India's high commissioner to Pakistan when Musharraf seized power in a coup in October 1999.

WATCH: When Obama was caught on camera pumping iron

WATCH: When Obama was caught on camera pumping iron

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

He may be the president of the United States of America but he is no different from an ordinary man when it comes to lifting weights, grimacing and panting.

Military Needs Soldiers, Not Contract Labour

Military Needs Soldiers, Not Contract Labour

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

While we seem to want soldiers on short-term engagement, warfare itself is getting more technical and needs skilled manpower. The world has seen the dismal performance of armies that rely on short tour of duty soldiers or have outsourced war to 'contractors' in Afghanistan and now in Ukraine, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Why We IAF Pilots Love Our Ray-Bans

Why We IAF Pilots Love Our Ray-Bans

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'I was a young pilot in the IAF and Tom Cruise (with his genuine Ray-Bans) was now an icon with his sensational performance in Top Gun.' 'The IAF, maybe influenced by the movie, decided to 'issue' pilots Ray-Bans as part of their flying kit,' remembers IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

'The State must be more tolerant of dissent than it is now'

'The State must be more tolerant of dissent than it is now'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'Nearly 13,000 individuals have been charged for sedition since 2010.' 'If the Supreme Court stay ever gets vacated, arrests will follow immediately.'

US bugged EU computer networks, offices: Report

US bugged EU computer networks, offices: Report

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

German magazine expose could have 'severe impact' on US-EU relations

Republican VP candidate Pence's plane skids off runway in New York

Republican VP candidate Pence's plane skids off runway in New York

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The governor of Indiana, who was returning from a campaign event in Iowa, was not hurt in the bumpy landing.

The secret behind building brands

The secret behind building brands

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Faces are important in India, because people connect with people, not concepts.

Headley's wife responds to NIA request for information

Headley's wife responds to NIA request for information

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Faiza Outalha, an estranged wife of American-born Lashkar e Tayiba terrorist David Headley, has replied to all questions of the National Investigation Agency relating to her knowledge of the conspiracy behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.