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Analysts greet BlackBerry launch with downgrades

Analysts greet BlackBerry launch with downgrades

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Despite recent enthusiasm for RIM's new BB10 devices, we see limited scope for traction in the hyper-competitive smartphone market.

Lacklustre markets end flat

Lacklustre markets end flat

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

BSE market breadth was positive. Out of 2,972 stocks traded, 1,203 shares advanced while 986 shared declined in trades.

US tightens drone strikes in Pakistan: Report

US tightens drone strikes in Pakistan: Report

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

In secret concessions to Pakistan, the US has tightened rules on drone strikes inside the country, apparently making them more selective as part of efforts to shore up its fragile relationship with Islamabad.

America's fastest-changing cities

America's fastest-changing cities

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Residents in these 10 spots are experiencing the most economic upheaval.

Look what's trending on TV!

Look what's trending on TV!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

These are the television shows that will crackle and pop a lot longer than anything you'll get your paws on.

Trump catches up with Hillary; trails by just a point in latest poll

Trump catches up with Hillary; trails by just a point in latest poll

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton holds a slim lead over her Republican rival Donald Trump, a new poll shows just over a week before the epic United States presidential election.

Rajat Gupta convicted on insider trading charges

Rajat Gupta convicted on insider trading charges

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Rajat Gupta, one of the most successful Indian Americans on the Wall Street, was on Friday found guilty of passing confidential market information to Galleon hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam, in one of America's biggest insider trading cases.

Apple silences critics; sells over 3 crore iPhones in June quarter

Apple silences critics; sells over 3 crore iPhones in June quarter

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

It went up 51 per cent in third quarter compared to last year.

Billionaire's prison pay: 17 cents an hour cleaning toilets!

Billionaire's prison pay: 17 cents an hour cleaning toilets!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

He might have presided over assets worth billions of dollars, but Raj Rajaratnam will have to work for 12 to 17 cents an hour cleaning the kitchen or the toilet in prison.

Meet 5 highest paid CEOs of the US

Meet 5 highest paid CEOs of the US

Rediff.com22 May 2012

For the fifth year, the Wall Street Journal partnered with Hay Group, a global management consulting firm, on its annual survey of CEO Compensation.

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.

More than 1,000 killed, 1,200 hurt as powerful earthquake strikes Morocco

More than 1,000 killed, 1,200 hurt as powerful earthquake strikes Morocco

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Local television showed images of a fallen mosque minaret with rubble lying on smashed cars.

India willing to talk Kashmir with Pakistan: Mathai

India willing to talk Kashmir with Pakistan: Mathai

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

India is willing to advance its peace talks with Pakistan and discuss the Kashmir issue, but the main stumbling block is Islamabad's failure to clamp down on militant groups, Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai has said.

Changing global economic scenario

Changing global economic scenario

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

America used to "drive the bus" in global economic terms; now other areas of the world are getting more attention. The U.S. consumer used to be unstoppable; now the cracks are starting to show. The U.S. financial sector used to be a massive profit center; now it is more like a massive black hole.

Rajat Gupta: American dream turns nightmare

Rajat Gupta: American dream turns nightmare

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

No one knows what Rajat Gupta gained from leaking insider information to Raj Rajaratnam. The irony is that he did not make any money.

Both sides of Atlantic braced as Fergie rumours snowball

Both sides of Atlantic braced as Fergie rumours snowball

Rediff.com8 May 2013

Tuesday's opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange will not only kick off a day of trade on Wall Street, it may also herald the end of an era at Manchester United, who are rumoured to be on the brink of announcing manager Alex Ferguson's retirement.

India steady despite global financial crisis

India steady despite global financial crisis

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

The various official growth forecasts for the year have moved from 8 per cent-plus to 8 per cent-minus, with only the pessimists saying it will fall to as low as 7 per cent -- which the country can live with in a downturn.

Markets end higher led by index heavyweights

Markets end higher led by index heavyweights

Rediff.com6 May 2013

BSE Metal, IT and Consumer Durable indices surged by nearly 2% each. However, BSE FMCG index declined by nearly 1%.

China's $22 trillion time-bomb

China's $22 trillion time-bomb

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

China's growth model is based on the oldest rapid economic growth hormone available: debt.

Dangerous fashion: Most unhealthy style trends

Dangerous fashion: Most unhealthy style trends

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Tight undies, ill-fitting bras are just some of the garments you must give a pass if you want to stay healthy.

Stree 2 Promises More Chills

Stree 2 Promises More Chills

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

It looks like Stree 2 has been granted a bigger budget for VFX and sound, bringing with it a promise of more chills, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Gujarat callers made threatening calls to US consumers

Gujarat callers made threatening calls to US consumers

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

A call centre's workers in Gujarat posed as US law enforcement officials and made nearly 8.5 million threatening calls in just eight months to consumers in America, US federal authorities have claimed.

Gujarat call centres in debt collection fraud

Gujarat call centres in debt collection fraud

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

A call centre's workers in Gujarat posed as United States law enforcement officials and made nearly 8.5 million threatening calls in just eight months to consumers in America, US federal authorities have claimed.

Citi faces billion-dollars writedown risk: WSJ

Citi faces billion-dollars writedown risk: WSJ

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney currently is valued at $20 billion on Citigroup's books, which is $ 5 billion more than it is on Morgan Stanley's, the report said citing Credit Suisse's analyst Howard Chen.

'An absurd lie': Neymar hits back at Nike!

'An absurd lie': Neymar hits back at Nike!

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Brazilian soccer player Neymar hit back at sportswear maker Nike Inc on Friday, saying the company's statement that it terminated an endorsement deal because he refused to cooperate with an investigation into the alleged sexual assault of a Nike employee was "an absurd lie".

No plans to attack Pakistani nukes, says Taliban

No plans to attack Pakistani nukes, says Taliban

Rediff.com28 May 2011

The Taliban has said they have no plans to attack Pakistan's nuclear arsenal as their stepped-up violent campaign to avenge Osama bin Laden's death has renewed fears that the country's warheads could be vulnerable.

Will Disney Exit India?

Will Disney Exit India?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Disney Star India, bought at a valuation of $15 billion, could be on the block for roughly one-third that amount.

Haqqani network: ISI's friend, America's foe

Haqqani network: ISI's friend, America's foe

Rediff.com18 May 2011

While the United States is demanding that Pakistan launch an offensive against the Haqqani network, the Inter-Services Intelligence is instead wooing the terrorist group to join nascent Afghan peace talks, according to a newspaper report.

Mira Nair's challenge in Toronto

Mira Nair's challenge in Toronto

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

The fate of The Reluctant Fundamentalist at the Toronto International Film Festival will determine its future.

Osama protected by ISI elements: WSJ report

Osama protected by ISI elements: WSJ report

Rediff.com5 May 2011

An influential American daily on Thursday claimed that there are signs that slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was being protected by some elements of the Pakistan's notorious spy agency Inter Service Intelligence.

India needs to fully tap potential of NRIs: Pranab at PBD

India needs to fully tap potential of NRIs: Pranab at PBD

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

The tsunami of recession that originated in the Wall Street and spread to Europe did not affect India because our banks are conservative, said Overseas Indian Affairs Minister Vayalar Ravi while addressing a seminar at the 10th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas in Jaipur on Sunday.

Cost of cup of coffee in India and around the world

Cost of cup of coffee in India and around the world

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at the price of a Starbucks grande latte in India and around the world.

Clinton's lead over Trump grows in new national polls

Clinton's lead over Trump grows in new national polls

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The Democratic presidential nominee has gained a whopping 15 per cent national lead owing to the recent gaffes made by her Republican rival.

'Heeramandi Showed India As A Sone Ki Chidiya'

'Heeramandi Showed India As A Sone Ki Chidiya'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'The primary set took over three months to build with 14,000-15,000 workers employed at a time.'

'We ensured that Mallikajaan's Shahi Mahal lived up to its name.' 'One zardosi panel cost around Rs 4 lakh; the one with the kalpavriksh was around Rs 5 lakh.'

Apple cuts MacBook prices by up to $200

Apple cuts MacBook prices by up to $200

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Mac sales were down 21 per cent in Dec quarter.

Highest rainfall in 88 years brings Delhi to its knees, 5 dead

Highest rainfall in 88 years brings Delhi to its knees, 5 dead

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Five people died in rain-related incidents in Delhi Friday as Monsoon arrived with a fury early in the morning, lashing the city with its highest rainfall in a single day of June in 88 years which brought it to a standstill with streets flooded, traffic in chaos and some commuters stranded on roads.

Sensex falls for 5th day; NTPC, Coal India down over 2%

Sensex falls for 5th day; NTPC, Coal India down over 2%

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Closes 20 points lower on a bout of profit-booking.

After early success, Yahoo's Mayer faces rising bar

After early success, Yahoo's Mayer faces rising bar

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

She warned investors on Monday that fixing Yahoo was a long-term project.

Davis incident straining US-Pak intel ties

Davis incident straining US-Pak intel ties

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Ties between US and Pakistan intelligence agencies have hit an all time low due to standoff over the arrest of American official Raymond Davis on murder charge compromising critical counter-terrorism operations including drone strikes targeting top terror leaders.

Rajat Gupta convicted on insider trading charges

Rajat Gupta convicted on insider trading charges

Rediff.com16 Jun 2012

Former Goldman Director Rajat Gupta, the poster boy of Indians at the Wall Street, was on Friday found guilty of illegally tipping off his friend Raj Rajaratnam of confidential market information, in one of America's biggest insider trading cases.