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Celebrating Nicole Kidman on her 50th birthday!

Celebrating Nicole Kidman on her 50th birthday!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

Happy Birthday, Nicole Kidman!

10 most profitable companies in the world

10 most profitable companies in the world

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Most of the companies are Chinese and surprisingly all are diversified banks.

GDP vs young India

GDP vs young India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Instead of failing young Indians, the government should now focus laser-like on education, skilling, healthcare, and the environment, says Mihir S Sharma.

Review: Hidden Figures gives us new female idols

Review: Hidden Figures gives us new female idols

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Hidden Figures tells us a genuinely inspirational story in obvious fashion, and is buoyed by the performances all around, writes Raja Sen.

'With the 2+2, there will be a big engagement with the US'

'With the 2+2, there will be a big engagement with the US'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'I am hopeful that you will see more focused attention on this relationship,' former US assistant secretary of state Nisha Desai Biswal tells Alokananda Chakraborty.

Will paternity leave be misused in India?

Will paternity leave be misused in India?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

We don't know what percentage of new fathers in the Indian corporate sector take their parental responsibilities seriously enough to use the leave, says Kanika Datta.

US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter to visit India next week

US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter to visit India next week

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Slated to be in India on December 8, Carter would travel to Japan, Bahrain, Israel, Italy and Great Britain before returning to the US on December 16. This is for the first time that an outgoing American Defence Secretary has included India in his itinerary for the final overseas trip.

No one questioned India's surgical strikes on Pak soil: Modi

No one questioned India's surgical strikes on Pak soil: Modi

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

PM Modi addressed the Indian community in Washington DC after meeting chief executives of major US companies.

Secret Superstar removes the veil from Bollywood

Secret Superstar removes the veil from Bollywood

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

'The Muslim identity of the family appears incidental to the subject of the film...' 'The self-sacrificing, suffering mother film could have belonged to any religion.' 'The abusive father, who prefers his son to his daughter, could have followed any religion.' 'That the Muslim household is remarkably free from religious symbolism is also the strength of the film,' feels Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.

iGate's newly appointed chief paints rosy future

iGate's newly appointed chief paints rosy future

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

iGate Corp, the Nasdaq-listed information technology (IT) services company, on Thursday posted better-than-expected numbers for the quarter ended September 30, backed by impressive performance by some of its key verticals such as banking, financial services & insurance (BFSI), manufacturing and health care.

He shoots hoops for hope

He shoots hoops for hope

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

In the second of a special series on second generation Indian Americans giving back to India, Shaun Jayachandran tells Arthur J Pais how he is using basketball to get the young in India to build their educational skills and career goals.

Why the govt should end diesel subsidy now

Why the govt should end diesel subsidy now

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

It's time government used oil windfall wisely.

Texas army base shooter admits to killings at trial

Texas army base shooter admits to killings at trial

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

A US army psychiatrist, accused of the shooting rampage at a military base nearly four years ago, on Tuesday admitted to the attack that killed 13 people, calling himself a 'mujahideen' in a short and unrepentant opening statement at his trial.

Sikh officer gets long-term accommodation in US military with beard, turban

Sikh officer gets long-term accommodation in US military with beard, turban

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

The move makes Captain Simratpal Singh, a 28-year-old decorated combat veteran, the first active duty Sikh soldier to receive approval to maintain his articles of faith while actively serving in the US army.

The real story behind Volkswagen's 'clean diesel' strategy

The real story behind Volkswagen's 'clean diesel' strategy

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Industry experts said the scandal could hit VW hard, just as it was emerging from a damaging leadership battle.

Maintain momentum in US-India ties, Senators tell Obama

Maintain momentum in US-India ties, Senators tell Obama

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

'We are confident that the US manufacturing industry will be able to take advantage of the US-India Investment Initiative to effectively support our goals of assisting in the development of three Indian cities -- Ajmer, Vishakhapatnam and Allahabad -- where the United States will be the lead partner,' Senators Warner and Cornyn told Obama.

Review: Big Eyes is a GREAT film

Review: Big Eyes is a GREAT film

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Big Eyes easily evokes a mix of fascination and empathy and you just can't stop looking, says Paloma Sharma.

US struggles to recover after storm dumps 40 inches of snow

US struggles to recover after storm dumps 40 inches of snow

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

States across America are beginning the process of digging their way out of record-breaking snowfall on Monday after Winter Storm Jonas battered the nation's East Coast, wreaking havoc on millions and turning major cities into ghost towns.

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Take a look at the 10 biggest IT deals ever.

Jeffrey Archer: Available as captain or manager of England

Jeffrey Archer: Available as captain or manager of England

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

The world's most popular author took questions from you, our dear readers.

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Murray, Konta delight home fans; Kvitova knocked out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Murray, Konta delight home fans; Kvitova knocked out

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

PHOTOS from day three of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Wednesday.

TechM buys LCC for $240 mn in largest Indian IT deal this year

TechM buys LCC for $240 mn in largest Indian IT deal this year

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

India's fifth largest software services firm Tech Mahindra will acquire global network services firm Lightbridge Communications Corporation (LCC) in an all-cash deal worth $240 million (over Rs 1,486 crore).

Tennis round-up: Top seed Konta in Nottingham final

Tennis round-up: Top seed Konta in Nottingham final

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

The British number one will play Croatian Donna Vekic, 7-6(5), 3-6, 7-6(4) victor over Czech Lucie Safarova in the day's second semi-final, in the climax to the Wimbledon warm-up tournament on Sunday.

US payrolls rise, unemployment rate falls to 5.8%

US payrolls rise, unemployment rate falls to 5.8%

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

US job growth increased at a fairly brisk clip in October and the unemployment rate fell to a fresh six-year low of 5.8 per cent, underscoring the economy's resilience in the face of slowing global demand.

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon women's singles champions

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon women's singles champions

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

List of Wimbledon women's singles champions:

The first lady in a sari at Cannes

The first lady in a sari at Cannes

Rediff.com22 May 2017

.. And other memorable couple outings at Cannes Film Festival.

Big rallies planned in front of UN, White House to welcome PM Modi

Big rallies planned in front of UN, White House to welcome PM Modi

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 3-day visit to the US, hundreds of Indian-Americans from across the country have joined hands to give him a rousing welcome in front of the United Nations headquarters and the White House.

Indra Nooyi is world's third most powerful woman in business

Indra Nooyi is world's third most powerful woman in business

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

PepsiCo's India-born CEO Indra Nooyi has been ranked third most powerful businesswoman by Fortune, the only Indian-origin woman on the 2014 list topped by IBM Chairman and CEO Ginni Rometty and General Motors CEO Mary Barra.

Donald Trump is wrong for our community

Donald Trump is wrong for our community

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

'Given the disdain Trump has shown for our community's values and experiences, it is disappointing that a handful of wealthy, conservative donors invited him to address their friends last weekend,' say Mira Patel and Gautam Raghavan.

A maniac with a gun, a life lost in vain

A maniac with a gun, a life lost in vain

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Robbed of prey as people fled, Omar Perez came marching back and shot bullet after bullet into Prudhvi Raj Kandepi's head, thus ensuring that a man he had never met before, known nothing of, would never get up again.

US: Jay Chaudhuri to head $3 trillion pension funds group

US: Jay Chaudhuri to head $3 trillion pension funds group

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Jyoti 'Jay' Chaudhuri, general counsel and senior adviser to the state treasurer of the US state of North Carolina, was elected chairman of the board of the Council of Institutional Investors, last month.

Sharapova floors Halep to win second French Open title

Sharapova floors Halep to win second French Open title

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Maria Sharapova claimed her second French Open title when she floored Romanian fourth seed Simona Halep 6-4, 6-7(5), 6-4 after a marathon encounter in Saturday's final.

Wimbledon PIX: Konta makes history, Muguruza, Venus race into semis

Wimbledon PIX: Konta makes history, Muguruza, Venus race into semis

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

PHOTOS from day seven of the Wimbledon championships at the All England Lawn Tennis in London on Tuesday.

New York fracking ban is bad news for RIL, shale gas producers

New York fracking ban is bad news for RIL, shale gas producers

Rediff.com21 Dec 2014

Ril's shale gas may be impacted due to fracking ban

Ruchira Gupta: The icon we called 'Kiddy'

Ruchira Gupta: The icon we called 'Kiddy'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

When Subir Roy met Ruchira Gupta at The Telegraph 35 years ago she was not quite 20 and not a graduate. Today she is the indomitable founder of Apne Aap, which has touched the lives of over 21,000 women who were victims of sex trafficking.

PHOTOS: Australia mourns with family as Phillip Hughes laid to rest

PHOTOS: Australia mourns with family as Phillip Hughes laid to rest

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Australia bid an emotional farewell to cricketer Phillip Hughes at a funeral in his hometown on Wednesday with a live coast-to-coast broadcast allowing a nation to unite in celebration and remembrance of the life of a sportsman cut down in his prime.

She makes 'HISTORY'! Hillary wins Democratic nomination for US president

She makes 'HISTORY'! Hillary wins Democratic nomination for US president

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

After 4,764 party delegates formally backed her, the former US First Lady tweeted, "This moment is for every little girl who dreams big."

Will Virgin Galactic's crash end space tourism?

Will Virgin Galactic's crash end space tourism?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2014

About 800 people already have paid or put down deposits for rides on SpaceShipTwo, a six-passenger, two-pilot suborbital spaceship owned by Virgin Galactic.

Jeffrey Archer: 'I don't want to be a Bollywood superstar'

Jeffrey Archer: 'I don't want to be a Bollywood superstar'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

He keeps a Ganesha idol in his room. His next book will have eight chapters set in Mumbai. He loves India; it's his biggest market. Yet there is one thing that bestselling Jeffrey Archer detests -- it actually drives him nuts! -- about this country.

Indian-American Vivek Murthy sworn in as US Surgeon General

Indian-American Vivek Murthy sworn in as US Surgeon General

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Indian-American Vivek Murthy was on Wednesday administered the oath for the top post of US Surgeon General by Vice President Joe Biden at a ceremonial ceremony in Virginia, becoming the youngest-ever in charge of the country's public health.