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Football Extras: FFA ramps up campaign to free jailed Bahraini refugee

Football Extras: FFA ramps up campaign to free jailed Bahraini refugee

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

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

Apple buys firm co-founded by two Indian-Americans

Apple buys firm co-founded by two Indian-Americans

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

A social media analytics firm, co-founded by two Indian-American entrepreneurs, has been acquired by Apple for over $200 million.

Devyani row: Strong Indian response shocks US officials

Devyani row: Strong Indian response shocks US officials

Rediff.com29 Dec 2013

India's unusual tough stand on the arrest of its diplomat Devyani Khobragade has forced the United States to initiate an "inter-agency review" to look into the lapses that happened in the high-profile case that triggered an uproar in India and strained bilateral ties.

America readies for D-Day

America readies for D-Day

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump scrambled to make their final pitch to voters in the high-stakes United States presidential polls.

Katrina: Salman was not overly excited to see me

Katrina: Salman was not overly excited to see me

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

'The honest truth is, after Tiger Zinda Hai released, the next time I was in contact with Salman again was on the sets of Bharat.'

'Everything you see about Sushmita is real'

'Everything you see about Sushmita is real'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'My definition of a true star is when they enter a room, the energy of the room changes.' 'She has the aura of a true star.'

Inside Tokyo's decision to delay the Olympics

Inside Tokyo's decision to delay the Olympics

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

It was an extraordinary turnaround for an Olympics that was expected to be held without major issues by a country known for public safety and economic stability. It also revealed a fatal miscalculation by Japanese and IOC officials of public sentiment at a time of heightened fears over the coronavirus.

Why The Godfather is the Bible of cinema

Why The Godfather is the Bible of cinema

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

In March 1972, The Godfather was first screened in a New York theatre. The movies were never the same again. Forty six years later, longtime Rediff film critic Raja Sen talks about why that film means that much, and how it led him to a unique tribute.

Kashmir was in a mess before Aug 5: Jaishankar on Art 370 move

Kashmir was in a mess before Aug 5: Jaishankar on Art 370 move

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Jaishankar said that the situation in the region has now stabilised and lots of restrictions have been rolled back including the operationalising of landlines and mobile towers and resumption of economic activity.

Desis in DC for Trump inaugural

Desis in DC for Trump inaugural

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The Republican Hindu Coalition will be out in force at Donald Trump's inauguration.

Modi shall NOT be granted visa: US official

Modi shall NOT be granted visa: US official

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

A top American official has opposed grant of visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi because of the "very serious" doubts that remain over his role in the "horrific" 2002 riots in the state.

Questions arise about banks' role in FIFA bribery case

Questions arise about banks' role in FIFA bribery case

Rediff.com28 May 2015

A raft of banks could face tough questions in the sweeping US crackdown on alleged corruption in global soccer as prosecutors review how much they knew about millions of dollars in bribes flowing through the US banking system to accounts around the world.

Paris protests muted but world speaks up for climate change

Paris protests muted but world speaks up for climate change

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Senior journalist Darryl D'Monte reports exclusively for Rediff.com from Paris.

IOA to follow 'No accreditation policy' for parents at Asian Games

IOA to follow 'No accreditation policy' for parents at Asian Games

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

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

Rogers Cup: Nadal, Serena off to winning start

Rogers Cup: Nadal, Serena off to winning start

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Nadal, playing his first match since losing to Roger Federer in the Wimbledon semi-finals, fell behind 5-2 in the tiebreak before roaring back to prevail in his first career meeting with world number 53 Evans.

25 Indian students asked to leave US varsity: Report

25 Indian students asked to leave US varsity: Report

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

At least 25 of a total 60 Indian graduate students at Western Kentucky University have been asked to leave their computer science programme after the first semester as they do not meet its admission standards, a media report said on Tuesday.

Sahara payments: Spurned suitors might revive hotel offers

Sahara payments: Spurned suitors might revive hotel offers

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Suitors came with all-cash offers but were rebuffed

#377: Don't look, but India is changing!

#377: Don't look, but India is changing!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

In the past decade-and-a-half, sections of urban India have become much more liberal about accepting gay men and women than our colonial-era laws might have suggested, says Rahul Jacob.

The many avatars of Mowgli!

The many avatars of Mowgli!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Mowgli, over the years!

Why the Raees trailer offends me

Why the Raees trailer offends me

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

It reinforces the Muslim stereotype, says Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Novelis accused of threatening job losses to its staff in the US

Novelis accused of threatening job losses to its staff in the US

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Novelis is expected to come out with its March quarter earnings on Friday and a decision on its rating will follow soon after.

'Indian donations got Hillary to support nuke deal'

'Indian donations got Hillary to support nuke deal'

Rediff.com4 May 2015

New book claims Amar Singh gave between 20 and 100 per cent of his entire net worth to the Clinton Foundation.

Five Indian Americans held in student visa, financial fraud

Five Indian Americans held in student visa, financial fraud

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Each of the defendants was associated with the Micropower Career Institute, a for-profit school with five campuses in New York and New Jersey, or the Institute for Health Education, a for-profit school located in New Jersey. Suman Guha Mozumder reports.

India may drag Pak to International Court over Kargil martyr Kalia

India may drag Pak to International Court over Kargil martyr Kalia

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

India on Monday said it could approach the International Court of Justice against the brutal torture of Kargil martyr Captain Saurabh Kalia by Pakistan.

US visa is non-tariff barrier for IT, says FM

US visa is non-tariff barrier for IT, says FM

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

Chidambaram expressed India's discomfort on the immigration issue

India calls on developed world to tax coal for climate fund

India calls on developed world to tax coal for climate fund

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

India, which wants to double its coal output by 2020, in February raised the tax on mining coal to $6 per tonne from $1 in a bid to make it more expensive to consume the dirty fuel

When Schock met Modi: 3 encounters, 3 controversies

When Schock met Modi: 3 encounters, 3 controversies

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Aaron Schock, who resigned as US Congressman on Tuesday night following media disclosures of his loose spending habits, met Narendra Modi thrice. These encounters were not free of controversy either.

After Indian retaliation, US appeals for diplomats' safety

After Indian retaliation, US appeals for diplomats' safety

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The United States has appealed to India to uphold the Vienna Convention principles and ensure the safety and security of its diplomats stationed in the country, as New Delhi took a series of steps in response to the arrest and inhuman treatment of its diplomat in New York last week.

Indian-origin boy working with Microsoft for braille printer

Indian-origin boy working with Microsoft for braille printer

Rediff.com15 May 2015

The young student has started working with a Windows team.

Obama, Modi to meet on sidelines of Paris climate summit

Obama, Modi to meet on sidelines of Paris climate summit

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Obama and Modi would primarily focus on climate change but will also review progress in bilateral relationship and discussion on regional and global issues including terrorism.

Football Extras: Copa Libertadores final postponed again

Football Extras: Copa Libertadores final postponed again

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

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

365 days. 319 films

365 days. 319 films

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

How many of the 319 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2018 have you seen?

Hajj stampede: Death toll of Indians killed rises to 22

Hajj stampede: Death toll of Indians killed rises to 22

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

At least 13 Indians were also among the over 863 people injured in the tragedy.

Irma hits Florida with Category 4 force; millions evacuated

Irma hits Florida with Category 4 force; millions evacuated

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Around 1,20,000 Indian-Americans reside across Florida.

Curfew imposed in entire Kashmir Valley on Eid

Curfew imposed in entire Kashmir Valley on Eid

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

This is probably for the first time that curfew is in place on the day of Eid festival ever since militancy broke out in the state in 1990.

'In our country, we treat parents almost like Gods'

'In our country, we treat parents almost like Gods'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

'You have to be very equipped to even want to have children.' 'There are entrance exams for even MBAs ...and this is a life we're talking about.'

The vanishing middle manager

The vanishing middle manager

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Can business schools re-invent their role, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Softbank investors seek Nikesh Arora's removal over 'poor' decisions

Softbank investors seek Nikesh Arora's removal over 'poor' decisions

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

A group of investors of Japanese mobile giant SoftBank has sought probe and possible sacking of its India-born COO Nikesh Arora over potential conflicts of interest tied to his role as an adviser to a private equity firm.

Trump's son-in-law Kushner denies collusion with Russia

Trump's son-in-law Kushner denies collusion with Russia

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Kushner in an 11-page statement said he hopes that that he has been able to demonstrate the entirety of his "limited contacts with Russian representatives during the campaign and transition".

Civil nuke coop, security high on PM-Obama meeting agenda

Civil nuke coop, security high on PM-Obama meeting agenda

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Implementation of civil nuclear cooperation and ways to expand cooperation in the fields of defence, security and economy will be high on the agenda when Prime Minister Manmohan Singh meets President Barack Obama in Washington next week.