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Indian IT cos bullish on Japan

Indian IT cos bullish on Japan

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

The race to nail the elusive sun has begun! In what was relatively a virgin market, Indian software companies are now making a beeline to enter the $200 billion Japanese software market.

Gandhi ad sparks protests in South Africa

Gandhi ad sparks protests in South Africa

Rediff.com25 Mar 2007

Ahmed Tilly, the creative director of the advertising agency behind the ad, said "Gandhi was used as a political figure".

Ambani brothers among world's top 50 entrepreneurs

Ambani brothers among world's top 50 entrepreneurs

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

The Ambanis are ranked 31 ahead of the likes of global soft drink giant PepsiCo CEO Indra Nooyi and music-to-airlines conglomerate Virgin Group's founder Richard Branson.

Sachin joins Superman league

Sachin joins Superman league

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

Imagine Sachin Tendulkar as the saviour of the world -- fighting the baddies and averting catastrophes!

Have you tried these MUST TRY DISHES?

Have you tried these MUST TRY DISHES?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Don't wait for the weekend to binge on these tempting dishes!

What is sex? 'Shhh!'

What is sex? 'Shhh!'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Mallica Patel discusses our non accepting nature towards the topic.

India-inspired comics take on western superheroes

India-inspired comics take on western superheroes

Rediff.com3 Jun 2007

The popular Indian concept of 'nagin' makes an appearance as the 'Snakewoman' stalking the streets of Los Angeles, to seek revenge.

High heels and hot bikinis: Meet the Miss Universe 2016 finalists

High heels and hot bikinis: Meet the Miss Universe 2016 finalists

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

We're back with the fourth and final installment of the line up of Miss Universe 2016 contestants.

Inspiring! They donate their hair to cancer patients

Inspiring! They donate their hair to cancer patients

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Having cancer can be devastating. But for women, the side-effects of the disease, especially the loss of hair, is the hardest part.

For Indians, space is the limit now

For Indians, space is the limit now

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

So now the rich among us Indians can certainly dream of taking a flight into space, as early as 2010. Yes, the rich, because it costs $200,000 a trip.

Kalam meets India's would-be first space tourist

Kalam meets India's would-be first space tourist

Rediff.com4 May 2007

George, who hosts the popular travel show "Sancharam" (Travel) on a Malayalam channel, will soon go to Paris for a training programme with his fellow passengers.

Nicolas Cage to play Sadhu?

Nicolas Cage to play Sadhu?

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

Foster case: I am innocent, claims Kohli

Foster case: I am innocent, claims Kohli

Rediff.com28 Jul 2007

Kohli will be extradited to London by a Virgin Airlines flight on Saturday.

How Naresh Goyal built Jet Airways

How Naresh Goyal built Jet Airways

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Jet Air boss Naresh Goyal wants everyone to try his airline's superior service -- and he wants his breakfast on time.

Mobile games: No child's play

Mobile games: No child's play

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

A new generation of mobile phone games is slated to hit the market in the next two months: Ramayan 3392 AD, 3D-Sachin Tendulkar, Rounders (a poker game based on a Hollywood movie) and a host of other film celebrity games.

Stephen Hawking plans a space journey

Stephen Hawking plans a space journey

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

The scientist said he had offered to give his DNA to a project to scan the human genetic code for clues to the cause, in an initiative backed by the MND Association.

What you can learn from a dabbawalla

What you can learn from a dabbawalla

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

Scramble for southern skies

Scramble for southern skies

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

'It is a little like Bridget Jones'

'It is a little like Bridget Jones'

Rediff.com9 May 2007

Konkona Sensharma talks about films and her role in Life In A Metro.

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Irma devastates Caribbean islands, Florida braces for 'most powerful storm'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

Three deaths have been reported and there are fears of more fatalities.

Mystery illness at Melbourne airport

Mystery illness at Melbourne airport

Rediff.com21 Feb 2005

A suspected chemical leak forced the evacuation of the airport, and 50 people were hospitalised.

Now, perfumed water from Mother Mary's statue

Now, perfumed water from Mother Mary's statue

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

On Sunday, the faithful claimed that idols of various Hindu deities drank the milk that the devotees offered.

Julie 2 Review: A sickening mix of melodrama and bad acting

Julie 2 Review: A sickening mix of melodrama and bad acting

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Julie 2 does not rise above being a B-grade flick, says Urvi Parikh.

An Ambassador and A Gentleman

An Ambassador and A Gentleman

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The description of his career by Ambassador Nazareth in his elegant language, judicious choice of details, without ego or malice to anyone, shows that it had its ups and downs, triumphs and tragedies and lucky and unlucky accidents. Ambassador T P Sreenivasan reviews A Ringside Seat to History.

Patni acquires US's Cymbal Corp

Patni acquires US's Cymbal Corp

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

Patni Computer Systems has completed the acquisition of US-based Cymbal Corporation for $68 million, helping it enter the $60 billion telecommunication vertical for IT services.

Compassion In The Time of Coronavirus

Compassion In The Time of Coronavirus

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

'Tragically, compassion is in short supply in our ancient capital city, as the horrific violence in recent weeks testified,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Khushboo's sex comment takes political tones

Khushboo's sex comment takes political tones

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

The actress' comment lands her into further trouble.

GHCL: The new Indian multinational

GHCL: The new Indian multinational

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Not just a sex comedy

Not just a sex comedy

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Panama leak: Sharif forms panel to probe allegations against family

Panama leak: Sharif forms panel to probe allegations against family

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

He also invited all politicians accusing him and his family to present evidence of any financial wrongdoing before the judicial commission.

Indian cos invested $9.6 bn in 5 countries

Indian cos invested $9.6 bn in 5 countries

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

British Virgin Islands, Mozambique, the Netherlands, Mauritius and Singapore were the top five nations where Indian firms made investment of $9.6 billion in the last three years.

Should courts intervene in religious matters?

Should courts intervene in religious matters?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

Awful religious practices need to be abolished. But through social and political reformers, not by courts, argues Shekhar Gupta.

How India can get ahead in the space race

How India can get ahead in the space race

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

Chandrayaan-3's success is a must for India's space ambitions; we can't afford to lose out. And for realising our space dreams, the Indian private sector must be encouraged because if we lose this race, the moon, Mars, and mineral-rich asteroids will already be crowded before we reach there.

Why few England fans are making trek to Russia

Why few England fans are making trek to Russia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Only a small contingent of diehard English fans have made the journey to see the start of their team's World Cup campaign in Russia, with many others put off by fears of violence and a diplomatic crisis between London and Moscow.

Branson's day out with dabbawallahs!

Branson's day out with dabbawallahs!

Rediff.com1 Apr 2005

As part of experiencing the flavour of Mumbai city and its local trains, Virgin Atlantic Airways founder-chairman, Richard Branson on Friday took time off from aviation and travelled in a local train along with the famous 'dabbawallahs' of the city.

New pitch in offing for third ODI

New pitch in offing for third ODI

Rediff.com1 Apr 2006

The old Margao track has been re-laid and groundsmen have been working on the wicket for the last two months.

The thinking that men should not cry is a result of patriarchy!

The thinking that men should not cry is a result of patriarchy!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

She quit her career in financial services to pursue her passion for writing.

Hum Aapke Hain Corn!

Hum Aapke Hain Corn!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2005

Actor DiCaprio involved with Formula E team

Actor DiCaprio involved with Formula E team

Rediff.com10 Dec 2013

Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio will be involved in the new Formula E electric racing series as a co-founder of the Monaco-based Venturi team that has secured the 10th and final entry.