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'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

New York imam shooting suspect arrested on murder charges

New York imam shooting suspect arrested on murder charges

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Oscar Morel from Brooklyn was charged with two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of criminal possession of a weapon by New York police.

India The Diplomatic Ambassador In Global Crises

India The Diplomatic Ambassador In Global Crises

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Times have changed, situations have changed, but the basic nature of superpower geo-politics remains the same and so also India's diplomacy -- call it non-alignment, strategic autonomy or neutrality; it all depends on the time scale, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Salman Rushdie still in critical condition, but feisty and defiant: Son

Salman Rushdie still in critical condition, but feisty and defiant: Son

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The family expressed gratitude to the audience members who bravely leapt to Rushdie's defence and administered first-aid after he was stabbed multiple times at the Chautauqua Institution in western New York.

India's New Trilemma

India's New Trilemma

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

...Kids, jobs, emigration, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

ED probing website named by NYT for Rs 86 cr foreign funding

ED probing website named by NYT for Rs 86 cr foreign funding

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is probing alleged fraudulent foreign funds infusion of more than Rs 86 crore into a company that runs the NewsClick portal even as it is expected to soon file a charge sheet in the case being probed under the anti-money laundering law, official sources said on Monday.

Nanny Terror in New York

Nanny Terror in New York

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

No theory would ever justify the public humiliation of the acting head of the consulate of a friendly country. Whatever be the eventual solution, grievous damage has been done to her personally and to the relations between the two countries, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

'India Must Not Give Sheikh Hasina Asylum'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

'At this moment you cannot give her asylum because if you do, then you are directing public anger against India.'

What Works For Startups? VC Or Bootstrap?

What Works For Startups? VC Or Bootstrap?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Bootstrapping has put Nithin Kamath of Zerodha in a position where he can trifle with talk about valuation, points out Suveen Sinha.

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

America's largest Hindu temple inaugurated in New Jersey

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

The grand dedication ceremony of Akshardham in Robbinsville, New Jersey was conducted on Sunday in the presence of Mahant Swami Maharaj following a nine-day celebration that commenced on September 30.

Trump first US ex-president to face criminal charge, expected to surrender on Monday

Trump first US ex-president to face criminal charge, expected to surrender on Monday

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Donald Trump has been indicted by a Manhattan grand jury on charges related to paying off a porn star during his 2016 presidential campaign, making him the first former US president to face a criminal charge and upending his bid to retake the White House in 2024.

Former Real Madrid captain Raul joins New York Cosmos

Former Real Madrid captain Raul joins New York Cosmos

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Former Real Madrid and Spain forward Raul has joined New York Cosmos for the 2015 season on a "multi-year" contract pending a medical, the North American Soccer League (NASL) club said on Thursday.

Russia seizes strategically important city of Kherson; bombing in Kyiv

Russia seizes strategically important city of Kherson; bombing in Kyiv

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The fall of Kherson -- a city of 300,000 people, northwest of the Crimean peninsula -- is significant because it would allow the Russians to control more of Ukraine's southern coastline and to push west toward the city of Odessa, the NYT reported.

Modi's Edifice Complex

Modi's Edifice Complex

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

To understand Modi, listen to what he does not say -- vide NRC, suggests Prem Panicker.

Foreign Media: Enemy Of India?

Foreign Media: Enemy Of India?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Much of the the-foreign-media-is-biased hysteria that we see on social media these days is provoked by the bad press the regime is getting in the West, points out Vir Sanghvi.

Beijing to distribute Pfizer's drug as Covid ravages China

Beijing to distribute Pfizer's drug as Covid ravages China

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

As COVID-19 cases in China continue to rise, Beijing will soon start distributing Pfizer's Covid-19 drug Paxlovid to the community health centres in forthcoming days, CNN reported citing state media on Monday.

New York City Immigrant Affairs chief: I was in tears

New York City Immigrant Affairs chief: I was in tears

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Nisha Agarwal, commissioner of the New York Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs, recalls, with both anguish and elation, the events of the last fortnight after the US President's order banning entry for people from seven countries was put in place.

1984 anti-Sikh riots mark one of the darkest yrs in modern India: US senator

1984 anti-Sikh riots mark one of the darkest yrs in modern India: US senator

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Toomey said he has personally witnessed the spirit of Sikhs and has come to better understand the Sikh tradition that is founded on equality, respect, and peace.

70 feared dead as tornadoes hit Kentucky, Biden declares emergency

70 feared dead as tornadoes hit Kentucky, Biden declares emergency

Rediff.com12 Dec 2021

At least five states were hit by unseasonably powerful storms and tornadoes on Friday night, including Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee.

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.

War Has Broken Between IT Giants

War Has Broken Between IT Giants

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Trouble started brewing after Cognizant announced that Ravi Kumar, former Infosys president, would take over as the Nasdaq-listed company's CEO.

Jaishankar to meet Blinken today amid row with Canada

Jaishankar to meet Blinken today amid row with Canada

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar is scheduled to meet United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Washington, DC on Thursday, amid the diplomatic rumpus between India and Canada stirred over the killing of a Khalistani separatist.

Doping program fuelled Russian medals at Sochi Olympics?

Doping program fuelled Russian medals at Sochi Olympics?

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Dozens of Russian athletes who competed at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, including at least 15 medal winners, were part of a state-run doping program.

Take allegations seriously, not looking to provoke, Trudeau tells India

Take allegations seriously, not looking to provoke, Trudeau tells India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Thursday reiterated that there are "credible allegations" that should be taken "extremely seriously" as he urged the Government of India to work with his country to allow justice to follow its course in the killing of a Khalistani extremist leader.

Now, fly New York-Delhi in just 14 hours!

Now, fly New York-Delhi in just 14 hours!

Rediff.com10 Feb 2008

Air India on Friday launched its first non-stop flight from New York to Delhi. Besides reducing the travel time to 14 hours, it also offers tickets at competitive rates.

It is time to fix Indian news television

It is time to fix Indian news television

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'Of the 202 debates, 79 were around attacking Pakistan and 66 attacking the Opposition and Nehru.' 'The PMC Bank scam where thousands of depositors lost their savings got just one,' points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

'It's a great time for India's movie business'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

'There is a lot of money coming into the business, people are consuming a lot of content, there is no dearth of new films and shows coming out of India and being available worldwide.'

Aus Open: Sabalenka beats Gauff to set up Zheng final

Aus Open: Sabalenka beats Gauff to set up Zheng final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Aryna Sabalenka took a big step towards retaining her Australian Open crown by beating American fourth seed Coco Gauff

Parag Agrawal's 11-month tenure as Twitter CEO ends

Parag Agrawal's 11-month tenure as Twitter CEO ends

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

When Parag Agrawal was appointed CEO of Twitter in November 2021, the IIT graduate joined a steadily growing club of executives from India rising to the top of global corporations, but the 38-year-old executive's brief tenure at the helm of the social media giant was challenging and chaotic.

'Arre wah!, he kept saying between mouthfuls'

'Arre wah!," he kept saying between mouthfuls'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

Chef par excellence Satish Arora recalls his days working as a chef to prime ministers to Chandrima Pal.

Modi arrives in US on his maiden state visit

Modi arrives in US on his maiden state visit

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

From the US, Modi will travel to Egypt at the invitation of President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.

Why did NRN prevent Sudha Murthy from joining Infosys?

Why did NRN prevent Sudha Murthy from joining Infosys?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

The book also mentions how Murthy was averse to his wife joining Infosys despite being a fine engineer who knew she could contribute far more solidly to the company than helping with only the odds and ends that her husband assigned to her.

Trump was taken to underground bunker during protests

Trump was taken to underground bunker during protests

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Trump's team was surprised by the protests that were witnessed outside the White House on Friday night, according to the US daily.

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Scoop: Was Prince Andrew Really Guilty?

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

Scoop seems like they conclude he is but Vaihayasi Pande Daniel recommends that you watch the film to find out for yourselves.

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

'Toll on Mumbai trans-harbour bridge should be Rs 500, not Rs 250'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

'You need to have enough funds to maintain the primacy of public transport and it should not suffer because of lack of funds.'

Facebook shared data with Samsung, Apple and others: Report

Facebook shared data with Samsung, Apple and others: Report

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

FB gave these companies access to information of users and even their friends.

Byju's sacks 1,000 more; count jumps to 3,500

Byju's sacks 1,000 more; count jumps to 3,500

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

India's largest edtech firm Byju's will fire 1,000 employees in a fresh round of layoffs across departments. With the latest round, total job cuts at the company have mounted to around 3,500. According to sources, fresh job cuts are an attempt by the company to improve its finances and work towards a path to profitability.

Peeing incident: Air India fined Rs 30 lakh, pilot's license suspended

Peeing incident: Air India fined Rs 30 lakh, pilot's license suspended

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

The incident came to the notice of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) only on January 4 and the latest actions are for violations of various norms.

Russia gets new PM as Putin proposes major Constitutional changes

Russia gets new PM as Putin proposes major Constitutional changes

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

President Vladimir Putin proposed sweeping constitutional changes that could extend his hold on power for many years. Russian Federal Tax Service head Mikhail Mishustin to be the new PM.