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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.

US index's eerie coincidence spooks Indian stock market

US index's eerie coincidence spooks Indian stock market

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

The Dalal Street was on Tuesday abuzz with an eerie coincidence that took place last night in the Wall Street, the US stock market, with its benchmark index S&P 500 closing at a level exactly same as that of October 3, 2008.

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

'Brand' Welcome Awaits Olympic Stars

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

'The Paris Olympics has once again blessed the Indian sports marketing landscape with fresh faces and promises.' 'Expect at least one biopic.'

Obama contributed to Trump's win

Obama contributed to Trump's win

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

'It is beyond belief that Obama failed to sense the disconnect that had developed between the ruling elites and the 'masses' in America, something that Trump, albeit a novice in electoral politics, spotted almost instinctively,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

And the Oscar goes to... Bollywood directors choose their best film

And the Oscar goes to... Bollywood directors choose their best film

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Wolf of Wall Street, Philomena, Gravity... check out which films some of our Bollywood filmmakers are rooting for!

Microsoft considers Ericsson CEO for top job

Microsoft considers Ericsson CEO for top job

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Microsoft Corp is considering Ericsson Chief Executive Hans Vestberg as a possible successor to outgoing CEO Steve Ballmer.

Pandora Papers: A Rich Man's Game

Pandora Papers: A Rich Man's Game

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The money stashed away in tax havens is estimated at between $5.6 trillion and $32 trillion, numbers to make your eyes pop, asserts T N Ninan.

JPMorgan loses $2bn after bet goes wrong

JPMorgan loses $2bn after bet goes wrong

Rediff.com11 May 2012

JPMorgan Chase took the market by surprise on Thursday after it announced a $2 billion trading loss.

From lofty board room to lowly cell: Rajat Gupta begins prison term

From lofty board room to lowly cell: Rajat Gupta begins prison term

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

Gupta was convicted in 2012 following a jury trial of passing confidential information about Goldman Sachs to Raj Rajaratnam minutes after he learned about them at the board meetings.

In Scorsese's latest, DiCaprio is loud, arrogant, not very nice to people

In Scorsese's latest, DiCaprio is loud, arrogant, not very nice to people

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Aseem Chhabra explains why didn't like The Wolf Of Wall Street.

Her speech left the entire Harvard Law School in splits!

Her speech left the entire Harvard Law School in splits!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Indian-American television star Mindy Kaling had Harvard graduates in splits as she delivered her commencement speech.

Facebook cautions investors of flat growth this year

Facebook cautions investors of flat growth this year

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Facebook expects ad revenues to slow down in current year.

F1: Ferrari's Leclerc takes pole at home Grand Prix

F1: Ferrari's Leclerc takes pole at home Grand Prix

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Leclerc took pole in Monaco in 2021, but did not start the race due to a driveshaft failure, and 2022 when he ended up fourth.

Of abbreviations, acronyms and financial crisis

Of abbreviations, acronyms and financial crisis

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

At the heart of these predictable manifestations of business cycles usually were financial instruments which became so popular that they came to be more commonly referred to by their abbreviations or acronyms than their original names.

8 start-ups that have astonishing valuations

8 start-ups that have astonishing valuations

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Airbnb, started in 2008, is now a $10 billion company.

Rajaratnam's brother charged with insider trading

Rajaratnam's brother charged with insider trading

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Rajarengan 'Rengan' Rajaratnam, 42, of Manhattan, was charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the US Securities and Exchange Commission with conspiracy to commit securities fraud and six counts of securities fraud.

Microsoft wants US agencies to probe bribery allegations

Microsoft wants US agencies to probe bribery allegations

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

The company handed kickbacks to foreign govt officials in return for software contracts.

Day after US debate, buzz over Vivek Ramaswamy grows as does fundraising

Day after US debate, buzz over Vivek Ramaswamy grows as does fundraising

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

Indian-American multimillionaire biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy's popularity rating and online fundraising have surged, a day after his impressive performance at the first Republican presidential primary debate.

Covid originated from Wuhan lab, 'confirms' FBI chief

Covid originated from Wuhan lab, 'confirms' FBI chief

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

'FBI Director Christopher Wray confirmed that the Bureau has assessed that the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic likely originated from a lab incident in Wuhan, China,' tweeted the FBI.

WSJ says it too was attacked by Chinese hackers

WSJ says it too was attacked by Chinese hackers

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Spokesperson said the hackers wanted to monitor the daily's coverage of China.

Sensex tumbles 383 pts on escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions

Sensex tumbles 383 pts on escalating Russia-Ukraine tensions

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The BSE benchmark Sensex plummeted about 383 points to close at 57,300-level on Tuesday, tracking massive selloffs in global markets. After sinking about 1,300 points in early deals, the Sensex staged a sharp recovery but still ended 382.91 points or 0.66 per cent lower at 57,300.68. The NSE Nifty too reclaimed part of its early losses before closing 114.45 points or 0.67 per cent lower at 17,092.20. On the Sensex chart, Tata Steel, TCS and SBI fell the most, losing as much as 3.64 per cent. Of the 30 Sensex constituents, 20 closed in the red. "Escalations in Ukraine tensions with Russia recognising two pro-Russian rebel regions have aggravated the crisis. "The economic consequences are already visible in higher crude and gold prices," VK Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist at Geojit Financial Services, said.

FB search to generate revenue, no rival to Google

FB search to generate revenue, no rival to Google

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The new tool lets users search for recommendations from friends.

Shocking! India ranks 119 in economic freedom

Shocking! India ranks 119 in economic freedom

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

India's economic development has been marred by corruption, says The Heritage Foundation.

Verizon among leading bidders for Yahoo's core business

Verizon among leading bidders for Yahoo's core business

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

Yahoo is in the process of auctioning off its search and advertising business.

Desi analyst slammed for inaccurate tweets over Sandy

Desi analyst slammed for inaccurate tweets over Sandy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

When anonymous tweeter @Comfortablysmug tweeted 'Breaking: Confirmed flooding at NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) The trading floor is flooded under more than 3 feet of water,' it was picked up by the National Weather Service, the Weather Channel and CNN.

Sandy forces shutting of NYSE, Nasdaq for second day

Sandy forces shutting of NYSE, Nasdaq for second day

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq remained closed for the second consecutive day, the first time since 9/11, as superstorm Sandy swept across New York City, leaving the Wall Street powerless.

Goldman exits China's ICBC, 7 years, billions later

Goldman exits China's ICBC, 7 years, billions later

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Goldman's relationship with ICBC was similar to that of other big global financial institutions that purchased stakes in Chinese banks and insurers.

White House condemns trolling of scribe who questioned Modi

White House condemns trolling of scribe who questioned Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Last week, The Wall Street Journal reporter Sabrina Siddiqui asked Prime Minister Modi about the rights of minorities in India and what steps his government was willing to take to improve them and also uphold free speech.

Apple getting ready to launch new product by year-end

Apple getting ready to launch new product by year-end

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Apple is likely to launch new product by 2014-end.

Letter to Modi: Malnutrition and figure-conscious girls

Letter to Modi: Malnutrition and figure-conscious girls

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

In an open letter to Narendra Modi, activists Rohit Prajapati, Trupti Shah and Nandini Manjrekar have questioned his contention on malnutrition and young girls' figure-consciousness

Yahoo in talks to buy stake in video site Dailymotion

Yahoo in talks to buy stake in video site Dailymotion

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Dailymotion could be valued at roughly $300 million.

Wary Obama put off Osama kill mission thrice!

Wary Obama put off Osama kill mission thrice!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

United States President Barack Obama put off three times operations to kill world's most dreaded terrorist Osama bin Laden before finally going ahead with the mission at the insistence of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, a new book has claimed.

Indian-American physician pulls out of Wharton meet

Indian-American physician pulls out of Wharton meet

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

A noted Indian-American physician has withdrawn from the annual Wharton India Economic Forum in the wake the organiser's decision to cancel a key-note address by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

Oscar 2014: Meet the Best Actor nominees

Oscar 2014: Meet the Best Actor nominees

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The Academy awards are scheduled to take place on March 3.

America's stunning architectural marvels

America's stunning architectural marvels

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Here's a look at some of the most stunning buildings in the US cities...

Oscar 2014: Martin Scorsese and the men who shouldn't beat him

Oscar 2014: Martin Scorsese and the men who shouldn't beat him

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Looking at the Best Director contenders at the Oscars this year.

Apple loses right to use iPhone trademark in Brazil

Apple loses right to use iPhone trademark in Brazil

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

A firm had registered the trademark in 2000, seven yrs before Apple launched its phone.

Why Silver Lakes is betting big on Dell?

Why Silver Lakes is betting big on Dell?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

For years, many Wall Street investors wrote off Dell Inc as a dying personal computer company. But Silver Lake Partners is betting about $1 billion that they're wrong. Here' why...

Jason Kilar being considered for Yahoo's CEO post

Jason Kilar being considered for Yahoo's CEO post

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Yahoo's most recent permanent CEO, Scott Thompson, resigned in May amid allegations of manipulating his educational qualifications, just five months after he was hired.

Has UPA killed the India growth story?

Has UPA killed the India growth story?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

India growth story has been deeply hurt by a suffocating bureaucracy and a workforce, which is 'unskilled'.