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Goldman, Allianz eye Chinese bank stake

Goldman, Allianz eye Chinese bank stake

Rediff.com11 Jul 2005

US investment bank Goldman Sachs and German financial firm Allianz are in talks to buy a stake of more than $1 billion in one of China's biggest state-owned commercial banks, a news report said on Monday.

McNerney may be new Boeing CEO

McNerney may be new Boeing CEO

Rediff.com30 Jun 2005

Three months after Boeing Co's former CEO was forced to resign, the aerospace company is expected to name 3M Co. CEO W. James McNerney Jr. on Thursday as its new chief executive, according to a published report.

India's quiet revolution

India's quiet revolution

Rediff.com13 Jun 2005

The good die young

The good die young

Rediff.com31 May 2005

India to remain an open economy: PM

India to remain an open economy: PM

Rediff.com19 May 2005

Asserting that India was committed to remain an open economy, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said there was a greater willingness internationally now to work with the country and build relationships of mutual benefits.

Is It Wise To Get A Harvard MBA?

Is It Wise To Get A Harvard MBA?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Divya Nair/Rediff.com speaks to students and experts to find out whether it is better to study management in India or try for an international MBA.

Now, 6-star luxury hotels!

Now, 6-star luxury hotels!

Rediff.com16 Dec 2004

For the super rich who feel five star luxuries are too less, hoteliers in United States are rolling out a new class of six-star hotels.

Naina Lal, Indra Nooyi in <I>WSJ</I> top 50 list

Naina Lal, Indra Nooyi in WSJ top 50 list

Rediff.com8 Nov 2004

Two Indian women are among the world's top 50 businesswomen announced by the Wall Street Journal on Monday.

Singapore sheds its rigid image

Singapore sheds its rigid image

Rediff.com23 Oct 2004

The city-state is trying to shed its rigid image.

Daniel Pearl's life to be filmed

Daniel Pearl's life to be filmed

Rediff.com18 Oct 2003

Warner Bros paid in 'high six figures' for the rights to Mariane Pearl's memoir on her husband.

Bush's approval ratings up: Poll

Bush's approval ratings up: Poll

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

A CNN-USA Today-Gallup poll said the president's approval ratings has bounced back to 56 per cent.

No definitive conclusion on Covid origin theory: White House

No definitive conclusion on Covid origin theory: White House

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

"The intelligence community and the rest of the government are still looking at this. There's not been a definitive conclusion, so it's difficult for me to say, nor should I feel like I should have to defend press reporting about a possible preliminary indication here," National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby told reporters at a daily White House news conference.

Is Bill Gates A Hero Or Villain?

Is Bill Gates A Hero Or Villain?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

There is no shortage of books on the Microsoft founder, but this latest one is different in that it paints Mr Gates in shades of grey, leaving it to readers to make their own judgement about the man

'Facebook-BJP' link ahead of Bengal poll: TMC

'Facebook-BJP' link ahead of Bengal poll: TMC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

TMC MP writes to Mark Zuckerberg, raises issue of Facebook's alleged bias towards the BJP.

Android co-founder Andy Rubin to leave Google

Android co-founder Andy Rubin to leave Google

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Google Inc said on Thursday that Andy Rubin, co-founder of its Android mobile business and head of its nascent robotics effort is leaving the company.

Nitin Mangal, the analyst who weathered a storm

Nitin Mangal, the analyst who weathered a storm

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

Although now free, Mangal's ordeal may be far from over.

Facebook India policy head quits days after Parliament panel questioning

Facebook India policy head quits days after Parliament panel questioning

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Das faced allegations of opposing enforcement of hate-speech rules against Bharatiya Janata Party and other right-wing leaders. She was also accused of posting messages in support of the BJP for several years on a Facebook group of the company's employees.

WWE chief Vince McMahon to retire amid probe into misconduct claims

WWE chief Vince McMahon to retire amid probe into misconduct claims

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

McMahon was being investigated by the board for agreements to pay $12 million over the past 16 years to suppress allegations of sexual misconduct

No ground for banning Bajrang Dal: Facebook India

No ground for banning Bajrang Dal: Facebook India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The panel had called him on the issue of the citizens' data safety.

How much do you pay your maid and driver?

How much do you pay your maid and driver?

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Indian household helps are among the lowest paid workers.

Nike's Phil Knight's $270 million stadium!

Nike's Phil Knight's $270 million stadium!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

University of Oregon's Hayward Field will soon reopen following a renovation that cost donors like Nike Co-founder Phil Knight $270 million.

Airbus on track to double profit margins by 2015 - CEO

Airbus on track to double profit margins by 2015 - CEO

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

Airbus recaptured the aircraft industry's top spot in the first quarter of 2013 as US rival Boeing fell behind on orders and grappled with the grounding of its newest jet, the 787 Dreamliner.

Pak removes Lakhvi, many others from terrorist watch list: Report

Pak removes Lakhvi, many others from terrorist watch list: Report

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The list in 2018 contained about 7,600 names. It has been reduced to under 3,800 in the past 18 months, according to Castellum.AI, a New York-based regulatory technology company. About 1,800 of the names have been removed since the beginning of March, according to data collected by Castellum.

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Why Ratan Tata Really Fell Out With Cyrus Mistry

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

Ratan Tata: A Life, the much awaited biography, reveals that after a year of 'parallel running', Tata began having second thoughts about Cyrus Mistry's 'suitability'. 'Mistry targeted Ratan, the man who had elevated him from virtual oblivion into the mainstream of the Tatas...'

Facebook, WhatsApp back online; Zuckerberg apologises over outage

Facebook, WhatsApp back online; Zuckerberg apologises over outage

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

While the users of the three social media platforms remained clueless as they repeatedly received error messages for most part of the day, the stocks of Silicon Valley firm Facebook dropped by nearly five per cent as a result.

After Apple, Amazon too hits $1 trillion in stock market value

After Apple, Amazon too hits $1 trillion in stock market value

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Amazon, in recent years, has emerged as a disruptive force in shopping, attracting millions of customers across the globe - the US and India in particular - to shop online.

'An absurd lie': Neymar hits back at Nike!

'An absurd lie': Neymar hits back at Nike!

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Brazilian soccer player Neymar hit back at sportswear maker Nike Inc on Friday, saying the company's statement that it terminated an endorsement deal because he refused to cooperate with an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a Nike employee was "an absurd lie".

US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%

US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

But, the Wall Street Journal said that the US labour market is operating with millions fewer jobs than in February, the month before the coronavirus pandemic struck the country's economy.

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination becoming the first Indian-American to win the nomination from a major political party, and chose Minnesota Gov Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday.

Revealed: The secret to lasting love

Revealed: The secret to lasting love

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Couples who communicate well and have sex more frequently are happier.

CIA concludes Saudi Crown Prince ordered murder of Khashoggi: Report

CIA concludes Saudi Crown Prince ordered murder of Khashoggi: Report

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

The CIA found that 15 Saudi agents flew on government planes to Istanbul and carried out the killing at the Saudi consulate, the report said, adding that it could complicate President Donald Trump's efforts to preserve US ties with one of the closest American allies in the region.

How world media reported Lok Sabha election results

How world media reported Lok Sabha election results

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The 'aura of invincibility' around Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been 'shattered' by the Indian voters who gave the Opposition a new lease on life, this is how the international media described the outcome of India's general elections.

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker.

On Ukraine we aren't neutral, we are on the side of...: Modi tells WSJ

On Ukraine we aren't neutral, we are on the side of...: Modi tells WSJ

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

On the Ukraine conflict, Modi said, "Some people say that we are neutral. But we are not neutral. We are on the side of peace." "All countries should respect international law and the sovereignty of countries," he said.

Cong 'dissenters' write to Sonia? Party denies claim

Cong 'dissenters' write to Sonia? Party denies claim

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Suspended Congress leader claims 100 letters to Sonia Gandhi over leadership change

Kavanaugh defends 'emotional' testimony

Kavanaugh defends 'emotional' testimony

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The nominee's conduct during the hearing caught the attention of many, who cited his temperament as another reason to vote "no" on his confirmation.

Hackers carry out massive attack on US government; suspicion on China

Hackers carry out massive attack on US government; suspicion on China

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Hackers believed to be working for the Chinese military breached the United States government computers, possibly compromising the personal data of 4 million current and former federal employees.

Modi-Li selfie dubbed as most power-packed in history

Modi-Li selfie dubbed as most power-packed in history

Rediff.com16 May 2015

The iconic selfie taken by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese premier Li Keqiang during his current visit to China is being hailed by western media as one of the most "power-packed selfie in history".

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

We all know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will turn 74 on September 17, but do you know how old these leaders are?

Facebook faces heat of Oppn parties over hate content

Facebook faces heat of Oppn parties over hate content

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The Congress claimed that Facebook has different rules for different countries and "that is not acceptable".