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Warren Buffett, Quicken Loans founder in Yahoo bid

Warren Buffett, Quicken Loans founder in Yahoo bid

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Buffett had said in a CNBC interviewthat Yahoo's business had deteriorated significantly and that "something has to change there."

Sports Shorts: Sudeva FC buys Spanish third division club

Sports Shorts: Sudeva FC buys Spanish third division club

Rediff.com24 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

Google doodles for Rembrandt van Rijn's 407th birthday

Google doodles for Rembrandt van Rijn's 407th birthday

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

The search engine is celebrating the 407th birthday of the Dutch artist

Centre kills Delhi's heritage city dream

Centre kills Delhi's heritage city dream

Rediff.com22 May 2015

After years of preparations, the Centre has withdrawn the nomination of Delhi as the UNESCO World Heritage City.

Hockey WC: Germany beat Netherlands, Pakistan and Malaysia play out draw

Hockey WC: Germany beat Netherlands, Pakistan and Malaysia play out draw

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

Germany outclassed last edition silver medallist Netherlands

Froome has 'no issue' with exemption leak in WADA hack

Froome has 'no issue' with exemption leak in WADA hack

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Triple Tour de France champion Chris Froome says he has "no issue" with his private medical records being leaked in a cyber attack by Russian hackers on the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA).

Sports Shorts: Leclerc aiming for a first in a thousand

Sports Shorts: Leclerc aiming for a first in a thousand

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

Burning Man: It's the freakiest festival EVER!

Burning Man: It's the freakiest festival EVER!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Burning Man isn't your usual festival; it's a bustling makeshift metropolis dedicated to art and community wherein almost everything that happens is created entirely by its citizens, who are active participants in the experience.

'Guwahati is very safe for women'

'Guwahati is very safe for women'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

It's Suzzane Baker's first season at Lakme and she's clearly excited.

Why Indian airlines are reluctant to fly foreign routes

Why Indian airlines are reluctant to fly foreign routes

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

According to sector estimates, it takes at least six months to develop a route.

Britain's Prince Charles to walk Meghan Markle down the aisle

Britain's Prince Charles to walk Meghan Markle down the aisle

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The announcement came a day after royal bride-to-be Markle on Thursday confirmed that her ailing father will not attend her wedding with Prince Harry in Windsor Castle.

IndiGo rejigs ownership structure ahead of IPO

IndiGo rejigs ownership structure ahead of IPO

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Move aimed at giving more headroom to foreign investors.

13 Indian banks lost out about 40 mn pounds in Force India sale: bidder

13 Indian banks lost out about 40 mn pounds in Force India sale: bidder

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

Russian fertiliser group Uralkali said that by turning down its higher bid for the company, the administrators had denied the extra funds that would have accrued to the shareholder of Force India - Mallya's Orange India Holdings Sarl - which is subject to a freezing order issued by the UK's High Court in favour of his 13 creditor Indian banks, led by the State Bank of India.

Sneak peek: What's inside Madame Tussauds

Sneak peek: What's inside Madame Tussauds

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Amitabh Bachhan, Lady Gaga, Mahatma Gandhi are among the 50 figures who will be part of the wax museum.

Boris Johnson, UK's Brexit minister resign from Theresa May's govt

Boris Johnson, UK's Brexit minister resign from Theresa May's govt

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The government of British Prime Minister Theresa May was plunged into turmoil.

Soccer Extras: Chiellini gives Juventus opening win; Real Madrid held

Soccer Extras: Chiellini gives Juventus opening win; Real Madrid held

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Pakistan 4th largest source of remittances to India

Pakistan 4th largest source of remittances to India

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Remittances are estimated to exceed $600 billion in 2015.

From defence to insurance, GE is banking on tech to boost growth

From defence to insurance, GE is banking on tech to boost growth

Rediff.com5 May 2018

Six months into his new role, Vishal Wanchoo, president and chief executive officer, GE, South Asia, speaks to Jyoti Mukul about how its horizontal business lines of additives and digital are playing across its verticals.

Pak orders enquiry into Nasiruddin Haqqani's killing

Pak orders enquiry into Nasiruddin Haqqani's killing

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Pakistan has ordered a probe into the killing of the eldest son of the chief of the dreaded Haqqani network that has been blamed for attacks on the Indian Embassy and American forces in Afghanistan, a report said on Friday.=

The incredibly odd world we live in

The incredibly odd world we live in

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

10 images from around the world that show we live in a mad, mad world.

A life in photos: George H W Bush

A life in photos: George H W Bush

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

With a rich political and personal legacy, George Herbert Walker Bush left no shortage of memorable photos from his time both in and out of office. Bush died at the age of 94. The 41st US president, congressman, Central Intelligence Agency director and oil tycoon was also father to the 43rd president -- George W Bush. The younger Bush in a statement remembered his father as "a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for." Delving into archives here are the US former president's most memorable days.

Rio Olympics: Murray eases into third round, Djokovic's campaign ends

Rio Olympics: Murray eases into third round, Djokovic's campaign ends

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Britain's Andy Murray enjoyed a routine win over Argentina's Juan Monaco to ease into the third round of the tennis tournament at the Rio Games on Tuesday, while Spain's world number nine David Ferrer was knocked out.

Christmas recipes: Beveca and Chicken Roast

Christmas recipes: Beveca and Chicken Roast

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Hazel Daniel tells us how Anglo Indians celebrate Christmas.

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace

The Sheikhs are eyeing India's regional airspace

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Major global airlines, including Gulf carriers, are keen to invest in this space.

Portraits, gun salutes as Britain's Queen Elizabeth turns 90

Portraits, gun salutes as Britain's Queen Elizabeth turns 90

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron led the tributes by referring to the Queen as a "rock of strength.

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Inside the governors' reception hosted by Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna -- a first in more than 15 years.

The school dropout from Kerala who became Kyrgyzstan's military leader

The school dropout from Kerala who became Kyrgyzstan's military leader

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Manavi Kapur profiles Sheikh Rafik Mohammed of Calicut, who has been appointed to the top military post in the Central Asian country.

Narendra Modi is my action hero: Censor board chief

Narendra Modi is my action hero: Censor board chief

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

As questions were raised over several censor board members having BJP links, its new chief Pahlaj Nihalani, a film maker, on Tuesday said he was proud to be a "BJP person" and called Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his "action hero".

FA Cup: Podolski double helps Arsenal rout Coventry City

FA Cup: Podolski double helps Arsenal rout Coventry City

Rediff.com25 Jan 2014

Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski scored twice in the opening half-hour as the Premier League leaders romped to a 4-0 win over third-tier Coventry City in their FA Cup fourth round tie at the Emirates on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Chong Wei wins Malaysia Open for 12th time

Sports Shorts: Chong Wei wins Malaysia Open for 12th time

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

A summary of sports events and persons in the news over the weekend.

Zaheer was a bowler who could out-think the batsmen: Tendulkar

Zaheer was a bowler who could out-think the batsmen: Tendulkar

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Iconic Sachin Tendulkar and limited overs captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni have led the bandwagon of former and current cricketers praising Zaheer Khan, who ended his international career on Thursday.

CNN journalist barred from White House after spar with Trump

CNN journalist barred from White House after spar with Trump

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

The US president called Jim Acosta a 'rude, terrible person' after he refused to give up a microphone while trying to ask a question.

BJP releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls

BJP releases first list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday evening released its first list of 54 candidates for the Lok Sabha elections.

Crude oil tanks; India's gain could be well over Rs 1 lakh cr

Crude oil tanks; India's gain could be well over Rs 1 lakh cr

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Chinese stock markets suffered their biggest single-day drop since the global financial crisis.

Reliance Entertainment plans to buy Western game studios in 2015

Reliance Entertainment plans to buy Western game studios in 2015

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

The company, which is the biggest stakeholder in DreamWorks Animation Studios, is in talks with bankers to identify and acquire up-and-coming mobile game studios in North America and Europe to boost sales

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic tames Edmund; Halep stunned

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Djokovic tames Edmund; Halep stunned

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

IMAGES from Day 6 at Wimbledon on Saturday.

Fare wars: It's the best time to fly abroad!

Fare wars: It's the best time to fly abroad!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Initiating a fare war on global routes, Qatar Airways and Singaporean budget carrier Tigerair have announced massive limited-period discounts hoping to corner a chunk of the Indian travel market share.

#VisitMorocco! You won't regret it

#VisitMorocco! You won't regret it

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Payal Mohanka travelled to Morocco, that magical place where the past and the present don't jostle but instead coexist rather beautifully.

Sweet dreams for Kashmir are made of these

Sweet dreams for Kashmir are made of these

Rediff.com17 May 2017

Saqib Mir left Kashmir when he was 18 to take his family business of handicrafts forward. He landed in Paris, where he was drawn to French cooking, particularly French breads.

The many avatars of Mowgli!

The many avatars of Mowgli!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Mowgli, over the years!