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Trump unequivocally condemns Capitol Hill violence

Trump unequivocally condemns Capitol Hill violence

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

No true supporter of mine could ever endorse political violence. No true supporter of mine could ever disrespect law enforcement or our great American flag. No supporter of mine could ever threaten or harass their fellow Americans, he said.

Bidens to host intimate dinner for Modi before 'hot ticket' state dinner

Bidens to host intimate dinner for Modi before 'hot ticket' state dinner

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

According to the official, who spoke on conditions of anonymity, on June 23, there will be a lunch at the Foggy Bottom headquarters of the State Department hosted by Vice President Kamala Harris and the Secretary of State Antony Blinken.

US bugged EU computer networks, offices: Report

US bugged EU computer networks, offices: Report

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

German magazine expose could have 'severe impact' on US-EU relations

Debt Collection Goes Digital

Debt Collection Goes Digital

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Companies don't have to be in the field to nudge people to return money they owe lenders.

Multi-agency group to probe Indian names in 'Pandora Papers'

Multi-agency group to probe Indian names in 'Pandora Papers'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The government will investigate every Indian name appearing in an unprecedented leak of financial records, known as the 'Pandora Papers', which alleged that many world leaders have secret offshore stores of wealth.

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.

Headley's wife responds to NIA request for information

Headley's wife responds to NIA request for information

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Faiza Outalha, an estranged wife of American-born Lashkar e Tayiba terrorist David Headley, has replied to all questions of the National Investigation Agency relating to her knowledge of the conspiracy behind the 26/11 Mumbai attacks.

The secret behind building brands

The secret behind building brands

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Faces are important in India, because people connect with people, not concepts.

K'taka CM orders probe into state public service commission scam

K'taka CM orders probe into state public service commission scam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced an inquiry into alleged irregularities in selection of candidates by the state public Service Commission for gazetted probationer posts.

PHOTOS: When US President Obama was in prison

PHOTOS: When US President Obama was in prison

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

US President Barack Obama made history when he became the first sitting president to visit a federal prison.

Siddaramaiah: Congress's top CM post contender with a Janata past

Siddaramaiah: Congress's top CM post contender with a Janata past

Rediff.com13 May 2023

A renewed energy seems to have been infused into the 75-year old Congress leader Siddaramaiah's gait as he walked to address a packed press conference in Mysore on Saturday.

'White House computer system breached by hackers'

'White House computer system breached by hackers'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Unclassified White House computer networks were breached by hackers recently resulting in temporary disruptions to some services with the Russian government thought to be behind the intrusion, according to a media report.

'Why is interest earned on FDs taxed?'

'Why is interest earned on FDs taxed?'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your personal income tax queries.

Republican party calls India a 'geopolitical ally' of US

Republican party calls India a 'geopolitical ally' of US

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The 58-page Republican manifesto released by the party after its formal approval said that Indian ancestry had made notable contributions to the US.

SC rejects govt's sealed cover on OROP, issues timeline to pay arrears

SC rejects govt's sealed cover on OROP, issues timeline to pay arrears

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

"I am personally averse to sealed covers. There has to be transparency in court... This is about implementing orders. What can be secret here," the CJI said.

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

PFI, 8 other outfits banned under UAPA for 5 years for terror links

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The Centre has imposed a ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and several of its associates for their alleged terror activities.

The secret behind Cognizant's AMAZING success

The secret behind Cognizant's AMAZING success

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Hiring during a recession and leveraging a stable succession gameplan are just a few amongst many other things that this firm did right.

Military Needs Soldiers, Not Contract Labour

Military Needs Soldiers, Not Contract Labour

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

While we seem to want soldiers on short-term engagement, warfare itself is getting more technical and needs skilled manpower. The world has seen the dismal performance of armies that rely on short tour of duty soldiers or have outsourced war to 'contractors' in Afghanistan and now in Ukraine, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Faultlines Resurface In Karnataka BJP

Faultlines Resurface In Karnataka BJP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

In an election where every seat will matter, micro-strategising is going to be the order of the day. And in such a situation, party infighting - in all parties --could lead to unpredictable results.

CBI grills Rabri Devi, summons Lalu in land for jobs scam

CBI grills Rabri Devi, summons Lalu in land for jobs scam

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday questioned former Bihar chief minister Rabri Devi at her Patna residence and has issued notice to her husband and former railway minister Lalu Prasad Yadav in connection with the further probe in the land-for-jobs scam case, officials said.

Will Trumps visit Sabarmati or not?

Will Trumps visit Sabarmati or not?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Speculation is rife that Trump may skip Sabarmati Ashram to make time for a visit to Agra, Vinay Umarji reports.

DKS, Siddaramaiah meet Kharge one after the other in Delhi

DKS, Siddaramaiah meet Kharge one after the other in Delhi

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Karnataka Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar on Tuesday met party president Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in New Delhi separately and discussed the modalities of government formation in the southern state.

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

From Kargil To Peace Talks, Musharraf's Strange Legacy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Chastened by the Kargil conflict, Pervez Musharraf will be remembered for gradually lowering the profile of terrorism and seeking a realistically negotiated settlement to the issue of Jammu and Kashmir, notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy, who served as India's high commissioner to Pakistan when Musharraf seized power in a coup in October 1999.

Does Protein Powder Harm Kidneys?

Does Protein Powder Harm Kidneys?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

'Digesting protein is hard work for the metabolic system. The more natural the protein is, the easier it is to digest,' explains Dr Karthiyayani Mahadevan.

The Ageless Wonders Of IPL 2023

The Ageless Wonders Of IPL 2023

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

In a world where age and form seem to be at odds with each other, these IPL veterans defied expectations wrote their own narratives and left us all marveling at their incredible staying power.

The real secret about Indian start-ups

The real secret about Indian start-ups

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

US start-ups crash and burn frequently, so why the concern about start-up losses in India? The principal reason, says Kanika Datta, is that Indian start-ups clone ideas from the US. Flipkart, Ola, Oyo, Paytm are all variations of ideas developed in the US.

UK PM Boris Johnson survives confidence vote over Partygate scandal

UK PM Boris Johnson survives confidence vote over Partygate scandal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

211 Conservative Party members of Parliament voted in favour of Johnson staying on as their leader.

Why We IAF Pilots Love Our Ray-Bans

Why We IAF Pilots Love Our Ray-Bans

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'I was a young pilot in the IAF and Tom Cruise (with his genuine Ray-Bans) was now an icon with his sensational performance in Top Gun.' 'The IAF, maybe influenced by the movie, decided to 'issue' pilots Ray-Bans as part of their flying kit,' remembers IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

Murthy on Infosys's secret of success

Murthy on Infosys's secret of success

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

The three aspects of ensuring success for any entrepreneur are innovation, ability to use innovation to create service and products that add value to customers, and the ability to communicate the value to customers, according to Infosys chairman N R Narayana Murthy.

So Which Bond Do You Like Best?

So Which Bond Do You Like Best?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2021

What is the magic in the make-up of 007 that keeps us coming back again and again?asks Sandeep Goyal.

Hillary abruptly leaves 9/11 memorial after becoming 'overheated'

Hillary abruptly leaves 9/11 memorial after becoming 'overheated'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Clinton, 68, and Republican rival Donald Trump separately had visited the memorial site, but they did not address the event.

Review: Lailaa O Lailaa fails miserably

Review: Lailaa O Lailaa fails miserably

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Lailaa O Lailaa is a tacky film that wasted the resources at its disposal.

'The State must be more tolerant of dissent than it is now'

'The State must be more tolerant of dissent than it is now'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'Nearly 13,000 individuals have been charged for sedition since 2010.' 'If the Supreme Court stay ever gets vacated, arrests will follow immediately.'

No leadership role for me, more of a sutradhar: PK on his political plans

No leadership role for me, more of a sutradhar: PK on his political plans

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Election strategist-turned-activist Prashant Kishor on Thursday claimed to have told Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar that the state's much-touted liquor prohibition drive has been a "complete failure", and in need of a "review".

Williams sisters, other US athletes let off by WADA despite positive dope test?

Williams sisters, other US athletes let off by WADA despite positive dope test?

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Claiming to have accessed WADA's database, Fancy Bears' hack team claimed to have leaked dozens of files allegedly relating to United States athletes on the internet.

Bollywood 2021: J to Q RECAP

Bollywood 2021: J to Q RECAP

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

Here's the second part of guide to a year that will soon become history.

Scattered protests during Bharat Bandh over Agnipath scheme

Scattered protests during Bharat Bandh over Agnipath scheme

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Road and rail traffic was partially affected in some regions on Monday during a 'Bharat bandh' called against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme, while protests appeared to taper off in many states, with authorities stepping up security and imposing curbs after days of unrest.

That Dangerous Fix Called Addiction

That Dangerous Fix Called Addiction

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

It is worth thinking about the deeper reasons that make people depend, often against their wishes, upon substances that ruin their health and their relationships, observes Chintan Girish Modi.

Obama may depart India directly from Agra after Taj visit

Obama may depart India directly from Agra after Taj visit

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

President Barack Obama's schedule is likely to undergo a change and he may now depart from Agra instead of Delhi as authorities have examined the feasibility of his Air Force One aircraft landing in the city of Taj Mahal.

Will New Delhi, Agra shut down partially for Obama visit?

Will New Delhi, Agra shut down partially for Obama visit?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Ahead of United States President Barack Obama's visit to New Delhi, an advance American team held talks on agenda and security-related aspects on Friday even as top Pentagon official Frank Kendall will arrive on January 21 to give final touches to defence-related content.