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Fed begins policy exit talks, split on view of US job market

Fed begins policy exit talks, split on view of US job market

Rediff.com22 May 2014

The next policy meeting will be in mid-June, when the panel will be joined by Stanley Fischer, the former Bank of Israel governor whose nomination to the Fed's board was confirmed on Wednesday by the US Senate.

'When I cast Shraddha, everyone abused me'

'When I cast Shraddha, everyone abused me'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2017

'For a film like Haseena, which is made for Rs 11 crore, the publicity budget was Rs 8 crore. I think it's a waste because that could have gone into the film and I could have done something bigger and better.' Director Apoorva Lakhia looks back at his film Haseena Parker.

The New Yorkers who may be headed to the Oscars

The New Yorkers who may be headed to the Oscars

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

These Birds Walk is on the long list of documentaries to qualify for the Academy Awards. Filmmakers Omar Mullick and Bassam Tariq tell Aseem Chhabra their fascinating story.

Clinton only candidate who will bring Americans together: Obama

Clinton only candidate who will bring Americans together: Obama

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Obama praised his former secretary of state for embracing America's diversity as a strength, recognising that progress requires compromise, and promoting dignity, courtesy, and respect for all Americans.

How Rajesh Gopinathan came to lead India's most valuable firm

How Rajesh Gopinathan came to lead India's most valuable firm

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Niraj Bhatt discovers how a CFO 'without a finance background' made it to the corner office at TCS.

Don't Watch The Zohan

Don't Watch The Zohan

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

Zohan is definitely not a movie I would recommend to anyone. And certainly not a film that deserves any ratings.

Pak PM sad over LoC killings, wants to meet Dr Singh

Pak PM sad over LoC killings, wants to meet Dr Singh

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting with military and civilian officials to review tensions with India after the killing of five Indian soldiers along the LoC.

How to bet on elections

How to bet on elections

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Given the Indian electoral system, the racecourse totaliser (tote) would be a near-ideal model for election betting.

Doval discusses border dispute with Chinese counterpart

Doval discusses border dispute with Chinese counterpart

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

On the border dispute, officials on both sides say the protracted boundary talks made progress, while both sides made attempts to avert tensions along the 3,488-kilometre-long Line of Actual Control, which remains undefined.

Jaitley explains why next 2-3 years very critical for reforms

Jaitley explains why next 2-3 years very critical for reforms

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Arun Jaitley is on a 10-day trip to the US.

Prem Watsa's role in BlackBerry chief's salary under lens

Prem Watsa's role in BlackBerry chief's salary under lens

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Months before Fairfax Financial Holdings Inc bid $4.7 billion for BlackBerry Ltd, Fairfax boss Prem Watsa played a role in securing a golden parachute worth as much as $55 million for the smartphone maker's chief executive.

PIX: Behind-the-scenes with Alia, Sonam, Sonakshi

PIX: Behind-the-scenes with Alia, Sonam, Sonakshi

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

New York-based photographer Mark Bennington recently released his collection of beautiful photographs depicting the typical Bollywood life in a coffee table book called Living the Dream: The Life of the 'Bollywood' Actor.

How serious is India's NPA problem?

How serious is India's NPA problem?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

India's aggregate NPA as a percentage of GDP is far lower than that in Italy, Greece.

Singh, Obama meeting to boost strategic Indo-US ties

Singh, Obama meeting to boost strategic Indo-US ties

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and United States President Barack Obama will meet in Washington on Thursday to chart a course for "future cooperation" in areas such as civil nuclear technology, trade, investment, defence and counter-terrorism, amid perceptions that bilateral strategic ties have plateaued.

Top 10 best places to work

Top 10 best places to work

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The list is based on what the employees of these companies experienced over the past twelve months.

Subrata Roy's get-out-of-jail deal is mired in mystery

Subrata Roy's get-out-of-jail deal is mired in mystery

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Sahara relied on a letter from bank saying the funds were there.

The Modi-Powell meeting: 'Der aaye, durust aaye'

The Modi-Powell meeting: 'Der aaye, durust aaye'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The US has taken the first step to open channels of communications with a leader it had so far refused to engage with, at least openly.

'Good to romance Katrina'

'Good to romance Katrina'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

All the Bollywood buzz, right here.

Sports Shorts: Guess which is the 'dirtiest' Premier League team

Sports Shorts: Guess which is the 'dirtiest' Premier League team

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Everton have been handed the dubious distinction of being the 'dirtiest' Premier League team after a study on the all-time cards and fouls by www.dirtyteams.co.uk.

Diwali holiday decision divides US town

Diwali holiday decision divides US town

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Asked to declare a holiday on the Hindu festival, the school board in Millburn Township, New Jersey, instead comes up with a solution that angers many. Rediff.com/India Abroad's George Joseph reports.

Azhar issue discussed with China: NSA Doval

Azhar issue discussed with China: NSA Doval

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Besides the border question, India and China discussed issues related to counterterrorism including Beijing's blocking of India's bid in the United Nations to ban Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said on Thursday.

Exclusive! Kerry, Burns, Biswal not informed of action against Khobragade

Exclusive! Kerry, Burns, Biswal not informed of action against Khobragade

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

The investigations into and actions being taken by the US State Department's Diplomatic Security Service against Devyani Khobragade were not shared with Secretary of State John F Kerry, Deputy Secretary of State William Burns, or Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia Nisha Desai Biswal, reveals Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa from Washington, DC.

Now, even Indian lawyers bank on Artificial Intelligence

Now, even Indian lawyers bank on Artificial Intelligence

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

With the demand for lower costs in process driven activities and a move away from the high rate, billable hours of legal services, AI platforms are being used internationally in many legal tasks.

Two Indian newspapers' The Post moment

Two Indian newspapers' The Post moment

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

'N Ram and I met on the lawns of Mani Shankar Aiyar's bungalow.' 'I pulled out a rolled printout from my jacket and handed it to him.' 'In the cut-throat world of journalism, this was like high treason.' 'But letting a story be killed because you can't publish it is a bigger crime than passing it to the competition,' recalls Shekhar Gupta.

LSE, Deutsche Borse set to create world's biggest exchange

LSE, Deutsche Borse set to create world's biggest exchange

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

If it goes ahead, the combination would create the world's biggest exchange by revenue.

Tough decisions as endgame nears for Sahara

Tough decisions as endgame nears for Sahara

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

The top court last week gave Sahara a final chance to raise funds.

Why you *need* to know this man

Why you *need* to know this man

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

His name is Alejandro Gonzlez Irritu.

India, Afghanistan call for end to state-sponsored terrorism

India, Afghanistan call for end to state-sponsored terrorism

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

India offers $1 billion towards Afghanistan's development during Afghan President Ashraf Ghani's visit.

Sushma and Kerry steer Indo-US ties into strategic gear

Sushma and Kerry steer Indo-US ties into strategic gear

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Recognising the threat posed by outfits like the Al Qaeda, Lashkar-e-Tayiba and the Dawood Ibrahim network, India and the United States have agreed to deepen cooperation in fighting terrorism and asked Pakistan to bring to justice the 2008 Mumbai attack perpetrators.

Like the Quantico trailer? Vote!

Like the Quantico trailer? Vote!

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Quantico looks like your run-of-the-mill Homeland-esque drama whose only USP is Priyanka Chopra.

Investing lessons from 'professional opportunist' Sam Zell

Investing lessons from 'professional opportunist' Sam Zell

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Meet Sam Zell or the 'Grave Dancer' who made billions using his business acumen.

The designer who dressed Michelle Obama

The designer who dressed Michelle Obama

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Bibhu Mohapatra from Odisha gave up a degree in economics to design clothes and hasn't looked back.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra: 'James Cameron raved about my film'

Vidhu Vinod Chopra: 'James Cameron raved about my film'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Vidhu Vinod Chopra takes stock of his Bollywood career and explains why he thought of foraying into Hollywood.

Ford Foundation future still uncertain

Ford Foundation future still uncertain

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

For the first time the Ford Foundation is placed under a watch.

Modi's road to Trump's heart

Modi's road to Trump's heart

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

With Donald Trump the appeal has to be to his business instincts in which his personal interests seem to play a significant role, says former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal.

How Monsoon Wedding became a musical

How Monsoon Wedding became a musical

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Going behind the scenes with director Mira Nair.

Sahara uses small savers to keep hill resort afloat

Sahara uses small savers to keep hill resort afloat

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Sahara has ploughed at least Rs 1,500 crore from two of its credit cooperatives into the Aamby Valley resort project

The American prof who's made a movie about India

The American prof who's made a movie about India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Meet Srihari Sathe. Producer. Director. Professor.

Brother Bear, an idealistic quest

Brother Bear, an idealistic quest

Rediff.com3 Nov 2003

354 films in 365 days

354 films in 365 days

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

How many of the 354 films Aseem Chhabra watched in 2017 have you seen?