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Gen McChrystal: Fired by Obama, hired by Yale

Gen McChrystal: Fired by Obama, hired by Yale

Rediff.com17 Aug 2010

McChrystal, 55, has been given a teaching position at Yale University, which will commence this year.

Asian Shooting Championship: Gold for India's Kusale

Asian Shooting Championship: Gold for India's Kusale

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Swapnil Kusale shot his way to a gold in the 50m rifle 3 position event among junior men, as India added four more medals to their kitty on the penultimate day of the 13th Asian Shooting Championship in Kuwait City on Tuesday.

Syrian says Liverpool deal close; Huang denies bid

Syrian says Liverpool deal close; Huang denies bid

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

Syrian businessman Yahya Kirdi said on Wednesday he is in the final stages of negotiations to buy Liverpool as reports mounted of a wave of bids to buy the Premier League club.

More global pension funds go India-specific

More global pension funds go India-specific

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

With India's stock markets being one of the best performing among the emerging markets, a number of global pension funds are planning to make India-specific allocations.

Will RBI cut interest rates further?

Will RBI cut interest rates further?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Bank has cited trend of global easing and weak growth

How Jio is giving sleepless nights to Voda-Idea

How Jio is giving sleepless nights to Voda-Idea

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

The problem is simple: None of the incumbent players, including Vodafone Idea, has a similar offer to challenge Jio and ensure that its 2G customers do not migrate.

Asia Trophy: Full-strength Arsenal dazzle to success over Everton

Asia Trophy: Full-strength Arsenal dazzle to success over Everton

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

A full-strength Arsenal added another piece of silverware to their recent FA Cup success by beating Everton 3-1 in the final of the Premier League's Asia Trophy on Saturday.

The bet on Asia is paying off

The bet on Asia is paying off

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

A PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report says the gaming industry he helped found in the former Portuguese colony and ruled for 40 years before the Chinese broke up his monopoly in 2001 will double its size, already twice that of Las Vegas, in the next four years.

Obama to give McChrystal a final hearing

Obama to give McChrystal a final hearing

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

In the story, one top McChrystal adviser refers to Vice President Biden as 'Bite Me'. A McChrystal adviser says that in his first meeting with the general, President Obama 'clearly didn't know anything about him, who he was. Here's the guy who's going to run his f---ing war, but he didn't seem very engaged. The Boss was pretty disappointed.'

All options on table: White House on McChrystal

All options on table: White House on McChrystal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

The top US commander in Afghanistan appeared to be on his way out after the White House and Pentagon took strong objection to his controversial comments against key aids of Obama administration in an interview.

Srikanth's winning run at Malaysia Open ends in quarter-finals

Srikanth's winning run at Malaysia Open ends in quarter-finals

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

National champion K Srikanth's dream run in the Malaysia Super Series badminton tournament ended in the quarter-finals, beaten in straight games by fourth seed Tommy Sugiarto of Indonesia, in Kuala Lumpur, on Friday.

Flipkart investor Tiger Global cuts stake in Amazon

Flipkart investor Tiger Global cuts stake in Amazon

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Amazon India, Flipkart and Snapdeal are currently locked in a battle for market leadership in the burgeoning Indian e-commerce sector.

My focus is to save my job: Bhowmick

My focus is to save my job: Bhowmick

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

Roped in as Mohun Bagan's technical director after the exit of Stanley Rozario, Subhas Bhowmick said his first aim was to save his job before promising any long term success to the club.

Zamora double helps Fulham through in League Cup

Zamora double helps Fulham through in League Cup

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Bobby Zamora struck twice as Fulham thrashed League Two Port Vale 6-0 on Wednesday to reach the third round of the English League Cup.

A century of driving lessons and still fumbling!

A century of driving lessons and still fumbling!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

Got any funny stories to share from when you were learning driving? Tell us about them!

'Nehru was eclectic, and brilliant'

'Nehru was eclectic, and brilliant'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Historian Stanley Wolpert, author of several books on India, passed into the ages recently. We remember Professor Wolpert with Rajeev Srinivasan's March 1997 interview published on the occasion of his controversial book on Jawaharlal Nehru.

March likely to see highest overseas funds flow in 2 years

March likely to see highest overseas funds flow in 2 years

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Experts say foreign investor sentiment was bolstered by the US Federal Reserve's decision to go slow with interest rate hikes and hopes of political stability.

No need to quit my post, says CWG Federation chief

No need to quit my post, says CWG Federation chief

Rediff.com17 Oct 2010

Commonwealth Games Federation chief executive Mike Hooper on Sunday said he had done all he could to make the Delhi Games a success and any talk of his standing down from his post was 'silly'.

Bad news for Indian start-ups

Bad news for Indian start-ups

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Venture capitalists and private equity players have slowed investments in Indian start-ups.

ISI may be still linked with Taliban: US general

ISI may be still linked with Taliban: US general

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

A top American General has said that it would not be surprising if Pakistan's powerful spy agency Inter Services Intelligence has links with Islamist extremist groups, which have set up a safe haven in the country's restive tribal region.

Hong Kong Super Series: Srikanth bows out

Hong Kong Super Series: Srikanth bows out

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

India's campaign in the Hong Kong Super Series came to an end after young shuttler Kidambi Srikanth suffered a three-game loss to top seed Chen Long of China in the semifinals of the men's singles event of the $ 350,000 event, in Hong Kong on Saturday.

Afghanistan: The US surge to nowhere

Afghanistan: The US surge to nowhere

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

India should carve out a policy response that protects India and its interests from the negative externalities of the US strategy in Afghanistan, writes Harsh V Pant.

Obama fires McChrystal, picks Petraeus for Afghan

Obama fires McChrystal, picks Petraeus for Afghan

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Amid speculation that top US commander in Afghanistan may be sacked for his disparaging remarks against top officials, including US President, the beleaguered general met Barack Obama and apparently gave his explanation to the Commander-in-Chief.

Images: Neil Nitin Mukesh goes space-age for Nari!

Images: Neil Nitin Mukesh goes space-age for Nari!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2010

Narendra Kumar brought Day Three of the LFW to a spectacular close with his latest line of garments, created in association with denims brand Killer Jeans. With a space age theme and futuristic funk on display, the showstopper was modelled by Neil Nitin Mukesh. Don't miss it!

Vote: Scariest Films Of All Time

Vote: Scariest Films Of All Time

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Will it be The Shining, Psycho or Jaws? Vote now!

Snapdeal buys Freecharge in mobile transactions push

Snapdeal buys Freecharge in mobile transactions push

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Snapdeal said on Wednesday it bought online mobile recharge firm Freecharge for an undisclosed amount.

'US general in Afghan plotting against Pak army'

'US general in Afghan plotting against Pak army'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2009

United States Commander of Joint Operations Special Command General Stanley McChrystal has facilitated the removal of scores of security check-posts from the Afghanistan side of the Pak-Afghan border as part of a conspiracy against the Pakistani military, fear Pakistani security experts."This is an intriguing move aimed at different ends. But the primary motive of it is to encourage large-scale reinforcements and infiltration," said a security expert.

Global banks in UK to follow G-20 pay code

Global banks in UK to follow G-20 pay code

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs International, JP Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, Nomura and UBS have confirmed their commitment to the FSA Rule and the supporting Code on remuneration practices. These were published in August and would come into force on January 1, 2010 (and cover payments for performance year 2009).

Indian-Americans organise job fair in Chicago

Indian-Americans organise job fair in Chicago

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

The Job fair attracted many large companies such as W W Grainger, Allstate, PepsiCo, Tech Mahindra, L&T Infotech and L&T Technologies, who were the corporate sponsors.

We failed to take China's warnings seriously

We failed to take China's warnings seriously

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

'Indian diplomacy faltered amidst multiple failures of statecraft.' 'The functionaries responsible must be held to account for their abject failure,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

FPIs pumped in nearly $11 bn in equity markets till May

FPIs pumped in nearly $11 bn in equity markets till May

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Foreign investors, according to them, will now wait-and-watch how the economy takes shape in the backdrop of doubts over monsoon, interest rate trajectory and other global events such as the US - China trade war.

Pak Army, ISI covertly aiding Taliban: US report

Pak Army, ISI covertly aiding Taliban: US report

Rediff.com24 Sep 2009

A report based on the assessment of the US led 'war on terror' by General Stanley McChrystal, the top military commander in Afghanistan, also highlights the increasing clout of the Taliban even after eight years of continuous struggle.

ISI, Iran intel aiding Taliban: US commander

ISI, Iran intel aiding Taliban: US commander

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Factions of the Pakistani and Iranian intelligence agencies have been supporting the Taliban and other terrorist groups to carry out attacks on the US-led international forces in Afghanistan, said a top US commander in the restive country.

Afghan government credible, legitimate: Karzai

Afghan government credible, legitimate: Karzai

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Karzai is leading the results of the presidential elections held on August 20, amidst reports of widespread voters fraud and rigging. He said all such complaints needs to be thoroughly investigated.

Cate Blanchett suffers head injury

Cate Blanchett suffers head injury

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

The Australian actress suffered a head injury while acting in a play.

Clinton defends Karzai's remarks

Clinton defends Karzai's remarks

Rediff.com11 Apr 2010

Amidst a war of words between the two countries, the US came out in defence of Afghan President Hamid Karzai calling him a valuable partner and said American officials need to be sensitive while making comments on the war-torn country. Defence Secretary Robert Gates said General Stanley McChrystal, who is the head of US and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation-led troops in Afghanistan, had excellent relations with the Afghan President.

Indian equities to offer best returns in 12 months

Indian equities to offer best returns in 12 months

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Terming the just-concluded fiscal as an "okay year", a panel of financial experts said though this fiscal would be a challenging one, the domestic equity markets could turn out to be a "star performer".

Govt unveils draft e-commerce norms

Govt unveils draft e-commerce norms

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Among key guidelines, the e-commerce companies will also be required to ensure that personally identifiable information of customers are protected.

It is time for Hindus and Muslims to reconcile

It is time for Hindus and Muslims to reconcile

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'This Ram Navami -- the birth anniversary of Lord Ram -- presents the majority community an opportunity to shed its minority complex and offer an olive branch and discrimination- free society to the minority,' suggests Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Mobile user base suffers biggest fall since April 2018

Mobile user base suffers biggest fall since April 2018

Rediff.com22 May 2019

Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Jio, however, continued to add wireless subscribers