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The DJ Who Had Wall Street Grooving!

The DJ Who Had Wall Street Grooving!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

'I woke up and I'm like Oh damn! It's hit 1 million views. Yeah it was crazy.'

Obama warns Wall Street

Obama warns Wall Street

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

American President Barack Obama on Tuesday warned the Wall Street against their reckless spending and asked them to act responsibly and be accountable.

Protestors take on Wall Street

Protestors take on Wall Street

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

'Occupy Wall Street' protest is 10 days old today.

House approves Wall Street reform

House approves Wall Street reform

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The sweeping Wall Street Reform Bill that was passed by the House of Representatives by vote 237-192, largely along party lines now goes to the Senate; which faces the prospect of filibuster by the Republicans.

Google Gemini hacked three companies in first known AI 'breakout'

Google Gemini hacked three companies in first known AI 'breakout'

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Google's Gemini reportedly hacked three companies in the first known breakout, after the model accessed the internet and breached external systems during an evaluation of its cybersecurity capabilities.

Girl power meets Wall Street bull

Girl power meets Wall Street bull

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

A statue of a defiant little girl was placed in front of Wall Street's Charging Bull to challenge the 'traditionally male environment' of the industry, on International Women's Day.

Obama slams Wall Street cos

Obama slams Wall Street cos

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

A furious President Barack Obama slammed Wall Street's top bosses for taking $18 billion in bonuses describing it as "shameful" and "height of irresponsibility" while taxpayers bailed out their industry.

Wall Street 2 is very entertaining

Wall Street 2 is very entertaining

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

A stellar cast keeps you riveted to this sequel to Wall Street.

Of Wall Street and old crimes

Of Wall Street and old crimes

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

It is unlikely that Wall Street will ever be free of people in positions of power getting involved in all manner of devilry.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Sink on US-Iran Crisis

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Sink on US-Iran Crisis

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced a significant slump in early trade, mirroring a bearish trend in global equities, as escalating conflict in West Asia drove up crude oil prices and intensified investor concerns.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain as Global Markets Rise, Crude Prices Ease

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Gain as Global Markets Rise, Crude Prices Ease

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, rallied in early trade, driven by positive global market trends and easing crude oil prices, despite the US Federal Reserve's hawkish stance tempering overall sentiment. Track Sensex, Nifty on September 18.

'Certain elements' in Israeli govt want war to continue 'indefinitely': Vance

'Certain elements' in Israeli govt want war to continue 'indefinitely': Vance

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

US Vice President JD Vance has accused 'certain elements' within the Israeli government of attempting to manipulate American public opinion to prolong the conflict with Iran 'indefinitely', according to a Wall Street Journal report.

Pickaxe Mountain next? Trump warns Iran nuclear site could be hit 'very soon'

Pickaxe Mountain next? Trump warns Iran nuclear site could be hit 'very soon'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

US President Donald Trump on Friday (local time) said the United States could "hit" Iran's heavily fortified underground nuclear site known as Pickaxe Mountain "very soon", days after Washington targeted Iranian military targets.

Oliver Stone to helm Wall Street 2

Oliver Stone to helm Wall Street 2

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

Filmmaker Oliver Stone has been signed on to helm the sequel to his 1987 hit film Wall Street starring Michael Douglas. Douglas, who won an Oscar for the original film, is set to reprise his Gordon Gekko's role.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline Amidst Surging Crude Oil Prices

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline Amidst Surging Crude Oil Prices

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced declines in early trade, primarily due to a surge in crude oil prices and a retreat in Wall Street, as investors reduced exposure to risk assets amidst geopolitical uncertainty. Track Sensex, Nifty on August 7, 2026.

Walls that spoke in protest painted over at Jantar Mantar

Walls that spoke in protest painted over at Jantar Mantar

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

Municipal workers have repainted the graffiti-covered walls around Jantar Mantar, erasing the visual remnants of a student-led protest that led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan. The protest saw walls adorned with slogans, sketches, and messages reflecting youth anger, which have now been removed by the New Delhi Municipal Council.

Anti-Wall Street protests spread across America

Anti-Wall Street protests spread across America

Rediff.com4 Oct 2011

The Occupy Wall Street protests entered their third week in New York.

Trump mulls $100,000 fee for international student work visas

Trump mulls $100,000 fee for international student work visas

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

The US is reportedly considering a USD 100,000 fee for Optional Practical Training (OPT) visas, which allow international students to work in the US after graduation. This move by the Trump administration follows a rejected H1-B visa fee proposal and could significantly impact foreign graduates and tech companies. The Department of Homeland Security is also exploring a USD 100,000 bond for green card applicants.

Rajaratnam's sentencing: A warning to Wall Street!

Rajaratnam's sentencing: A warning to Wall Street!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

The sentence -- which some legal considered light -- seemed to be the result of the consideration by the court that Rajaratnam, 54, was apparently in poor health and despite being on the wrong side of the law, had contributed over the years to charities and for benevolent activities.

Wall Street bankers go 'green'

Wall Street bankers go 'green'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

The financial district of Wall Street is slowly turning 'green'.

Iran hatched fresh plot to kill Trump, Israel alerts US

Iran hatched fresh plot to kill Trump, Israel alerts US

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

The latest development comes as diplomatic efforts between Washington and Tehran continue despite renewed hostilities. CNN reported that US and Iranian officials are still working towards a nuclear agreement by mid-August, even as preparations for possible military action have continued in parallel.

India Owes Iran $7 Billion!

India Owes Iran $7 Billion!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Formerly Iran's second-largest oil customer, Indian financial institutions were forced to withhold crude oil payments following the 2018 US sanctions.

How Generative AI Will Reshape India's Job Market

How Generative AI Will Reshape India's Job Market

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

A Goldman Sachs report indicates that up to 12% of India's non-agricultural workforce is at risk of substitution by generative AI, while 42-48% could be complemented. The report highlights uneven impacts across sectors and job types, with IT-enabled services facing higher risk and physical tasks remaining less affected. Gen-AI is projected to boost India's labour productivity growth over the next decade.

Murdoch set to buy Wall Street Journal

Murdoch set to buy Wall Street Journal

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

The Rupert Murdoch-owned News Corporation has announced that it has struck a deal to buy Dow Jones & Company -- publishers of the prestigious financial daily The Wall Street Journal -- for $5 billion.

Interview with MD, Wall Street Journal Asia

Interview with MD, Wall Street Journal Asia

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

'I am a great believer that print will not disappear. The two medium will continue to evolve and reinforce each other,' says Christine Brendle, MD, Wall Street Journal Asia.

2 Indian-Americans in Wall Street slug fest

2 Indian-Americans in Wall Street slug fest

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

America's biggest insider trading case that has rocked Wall Street has pitted one Indian-American against the other, in which New York's top federal prosecutor Preet Bharara will use every legal weapon to nail corporate America's poster boy Rajat Gupta and others.

Indian Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline as Crude Hits $91

Indian Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline as Crude Hits $91

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced declines in early trade, driven by a surge in Brent crude oil prices above USD 91 per barrel due to escalating tensions between Iran and the US, alongside an increase in US 10-year bond yields. Track Sensex, Nifty on August 18.

Obama inches closer to historic Wall Street Bill

Obama inches closer to historic Wall Street Bill

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Republican Senators Scott Brown and Olympia J Snowe are the latest to announce their support to the bill.

Obama to sign Wall Street Reform Bill tomorrow

Obama to sign Wall Street Reform Bill tomorrow

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Passed by the Congress the sweeping financial overhaul legislation is considered to be a major legislative and political victory for the US President, whose poll numbers have experienced a downward slide this year.

Obama slams Wall Street, Detroit bosses

Obama slams Wall Street, Detroit bosses

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

In a pep talk to the captains of the industry, US President-elect Barack Obama on Tuesday censured Wall Street executives and CEOs of Detroit's 'Big Three' automakers as "tone deaf" for squandering public funds amid the economic crisis and promised to return to "the ethic of responsibility".

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Jumps Over 500 Points, Nifty at 24K

Stock Markets Today: Sensex Jumps Over 500 Points, Nifty at 24K

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, rebounded in early trade, driven by a recovery in world markets due to easing US Treasury yields and fresh foreign fund inflows, halting a multi-day losing streak. Track Sensex, Nifty on August 20.

Executive pay: Making Wall Street pay it back

Executive pay: Making Wall Street pay it back

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

'Clawback' provisions tied to federal bailout funds will be hotly contested. Right now only bankers who committed clear fraud are liable

Lifestyles of Wall Street's top earners

Lifestyles of Wall Street's top earners

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

Multiple homes, million-dollar art, their very own professional sports teams. Just a few of the ways successful financiers spend their paychecks.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down on High Crude Prices

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Down on High Crude Prices

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark equity indices, Sensex and Nifty, experienced declines in early trade due to a surge in Brent crude oil prices, which rose above USD 90 per barrel, coupled with subdued global cues and ongoing US-Iran skirmishes. Track Sensex, Nifty on Auigust 12.

Obama reads Wall Street the riot act

Obama reads Wall Street the riot act

Rediff.com18 Jun 2009

US President Barack Obama has released his plan to reform Wall Street. A look...

How Wall Street created the Federal Reserve

How Wall Street created the Federal Reserve

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

In 1910 the who's who of Wall Street met in total secrecy in an American town to work towards the first draft of the bill that would finally give the United States a central bank.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline as Geopolitical Tensions Push Crude Oil Prices Higher

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Decline as Geopolitical Tensions Push Crude Oil Prices Higher

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty saw declines in early trade, influenced by elevated crude oil prices stemming from renewed geopolitical uncertainties, particularly concerns surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Track Sensex, Nifty on August 11, 2026.

Hillary Clinton proposes plan to hold Wall Street accountable

Hillary Clinton proposes plan to hold Wall Street accountable

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Hillary Clinton has proposed measures including new taxes for trading to hold Wall Street accountable.

'Bogus' tweet gives Wall Street a hiccup

'Bogus' tweet gives Wall Street a hiccup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

An AP tweet, which an AP spokesman says was "bogus," had said there were two explosions at the White House.