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From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

From when James Buchanan was sworn in in 1857 to Donald Trump in 2017.

PHOTOS: Bolt blasts and Rollins rolls in Moscow

PHOTOS: Bolt blasts and Rollins rolls in Moscow

Rediff.com18 Aug 2013

His swag of gold growing with every meticulously executed global final, Usain Bolt cantered to more sprint glory on Saturday as American Brianna Rollins, bursting with raw power, announced herself as the new hurdling queen.

Why billionaires like to buy newspapers

Why billionaires like to buy newspapers

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Jeff 'Amazon' Bezos' $250-million purchase of the iconic Washington Post last week has sparked a debate on why billionaires are buying into a medium that is staring at irrelevance, if not death.

Apple's Tim Cook will give away all his money to charity

Apple's Tim Cook will give away all his money to charity

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Tim Cook is joining the roster of the very rich donors.

What will be the future of Berkshire without Buffett?

What will be the future of Berkshire without Buffett?

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Warren Buffett defended his plan to appoint his son, Howard, who has little investing experience, as non executive chairman, saying the younger man's role would be to ensure that Berkshire had the right CEO in place.

World's 20 most admired companies

World's 20 most admired companies

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

While some are recognised are for their exceptional products, others have earned a repute for excellent services.

Meet Hyderabad-born Prem Watsa, the man who is buying BlackBerry

Meet Hyderabad-born Prem Watsa, the man who is buying BlackBerry

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Often called Canada's version of Warren Buffet, Watsa preaches a long view that suggests it may be too early to assess his decision to take on a leading 10 per cent stake in BlackBerry.

Buffett firm bets big on mobiles, social media in India

Buffett firm bets big on mobiles, social media in India

Rediff.com14 Apr 2013

Berkshire India will soon start selling life insurance products as a corporate agent of Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance.

Hyderabad-born Prem Watsa may bid for BlackBerry

Hyderabad-born Prem Watsa may bid for BlackBerry

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Often called Canada's version of Warren Buffet, Watsa preaches a long view that suggests it may be too early to assess his decision to take on a leading 10 per cent stake in BlackBerry.

World's top 10 richest self-made billionaires

World's top 10 richest self-made billionaires

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates tops list of the world's top 25 richest self-made billionaires.

New book teaches children ABCs of Berkshire Hathaway

New book teaches children ABCs of Berkshire Hathaway

Rediff.com9 May 2013

More than 1,000 copies were sold at Berkshire's annual meeting.

Sri Lanka reign in Colombo despite Maharaj milestone

Sri Lanka reign in Colombo despite Maharaj milestone

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

South Africa's spin frailties were laid bare once again as the tourists collapsed for 124 to concede a first innings lead of 214 runs at Colombo's Sinhalese Sports Club Ground.

NEVER ever BUY airline stocks for the long term

NEVER ever BUY airline stocks for the long term

Rediff.com2 May 2013

The airline business has eaten up capital over the past century like almost no other business.

Derivatives are time bombs: Buffett

Derivatives are time bombs: Buffett

Rediff.com4 Mar 2003

In a rare break from tradition, Warren Buffett on Monday released parts of his annual letter to shareholders on the Web site of Fortune.

MEA declines to share info on Anderson's extradition

MEA declines to share info on Anderson's extradition

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Even nearly 30 years after the Bhopal gas tragedy, the Centre has declined to disclose information on its extradition requests to the United States for then Union Carbide Chief Executive Officer Warren Anderson on the pretext that it will 'impede' investigation into the matter.

Want to transform your life? Read this

Want to transform your life? Read this

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Samridh Seth suggests nine must-read books that can help turn your life around.

It's official, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is the world's 3rd richest man

It's official, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is the world's 3rd richest man

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Bezos' total net worth hit $65.05 billion

1984 Sikh riots: Aus MP to file petition in Parliament

1984 Sikh riots: Aus MP to file petition in Parliament

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

An Australian politician will table a signed petition in the Parliament this week which would ask the government to recognise the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in India as "genocide".

Why don't India's rich do more for charity?

Why don't India's rich do more for charity?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

Indian businessmen and philanthropy have never walked hand in hand. But change is in the air...

Buffett's ice cream chain opens largest store in S Arabia

Buffett's ice cream chain opens largest store in S Arabia

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

The company has unveiled a two-storey, 7,500 square foot restaurant in Riyadh, one of three locations that opened in the city this month to mark the start of aggressive expansion plans.

'Sensex may cross 22K in medium-term'

'Sensex may cross 22K in medium-term'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Markets can rally further on rate cut expectations from RBI in forthcoming credit policy this month.

'Union Carbide not liable for claims in Bhopal tragedy'

'Union Carbide not liable for claims in Bhopal tragedy'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

In a setback to the victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy, a United States court has held that neither Union Carbide nor its former chairman Warren Anderson were liable for environmental remediation or pollution-related claims emanating from the world's worst industrial accident.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

There was eye-catching sports action the world over and we summarise it all in this breathtaking photo feature...

Olympic champion Bolt beaten in season opener

Olympic champion Bolt beaten in season opener

Rediff.com10 Feb 2013

Jamaican Olympic sprint champion Usain Bolt was beaten in his first race of the 2013 season on Saturday, finishing third in a low-key 400 metre event in his hometown of Kingston.

Anti-Sikh riots: 'Genocide' petition tabled in Aus parl

Anti-Sikh riots: 'Genocide' petition tabled in Aus parl

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Twenty-eight years after the anti-Sikh riots in India, a petition has been tabled in the Australian parliament seeking to recognise the 1984 violence as "genocide".

When Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift brought in Christmas together

When Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift brought in Christmas together

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

Have yourselves a merry little concert :)

Two arrested in Pak over US NGO worker's abduction

Two arrested in Pak over US NGO worker's abduction

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Pakistani law enforcement agencies have arrested two members of the Taliban on charges of involvement in the kidnapping of American Non-Governmental-Organisation worker Warren Weinstein from the city in August last year.

Buffett is back, to invest in Gujarat chemical JV

Buffett is back, to invest in Gujarat chemical JV

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

Oracle of Omaha will initially invest Rs 1,177 crore (Rs 11.77 billion) in the venture.

'Being runners up in three events this year was not very encouraging'

'Being runners up in three events this year was not very encouraging'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

Saina Nehwal feels the year going by is one of the best of her career but rued that a series of injuries affected her chances of winning more titles.

Berkshire's Ajit Jain to give testimony in Gupta trial

Berkshire's Ajit Jain to give testimony in Gupta trial

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

Berkshire Hathaway's India-born head of reinsurance business Ajit Jain, seen as a possible successor to billionaire investor Warren Buffett, will testify through a video deposition for his "close friend", former Goldman Sachs director Rajat Gupta in his insider trading trial.

End of the spectrum zamindari

End of the spectrum zamindari

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Debate about the relative merits of auctions versus administrative allocation that Cornwallis started in 1784 is still going on.

If India's richest donate, can we progress?

If India's richest donate, can we progress?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2011

Philanthropic activities tend to be confined by the limitations of a corporation's location and capabilities.

Warner, Smith bans will stand, CA says ahead of India series

Warner, Smith bans will stand, CA says ahead of India series

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

Cricket Australia will not reconsider reducing the ban on Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft in the ball-tampering case despite a series against a full-strength India awaiting them next month.

Happiest Minds: Ashok Soota to score big in second innings

Happiest Minds: Ashok Soota to score big in second innings

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Happiest Minds expects revenue to touch $100 mn in 3 years, the fastest in India's tech services sector.

Mamata among Time's 100 most influential people

Mamata among Time's 100 most influential people

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has been named by Time magazine as one of the 100 most influential people of the world.

Bhopal verdict is against public health and democracy

Bhopal verdict is against public health and democracy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

The quest of Bhopal victims for justice must continue and till the truth prevails because it is not their struggle victims of Bhopal alone. It is a litmus test that will determine that what prevails in the conflict between naked lust for profit at any human cost and public health of the present and future generations, says Gopal Krishna.

NBA India Games: Pacers rout Kings in second friendly

NBA India Games: Pacers rout Kings in second friendly

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The Pacers had eked out a 132-131 victory against the Kings on Friday, but on Saturday it was altogether a different ball game and the Pacers had a comfortable outing

7 Indian-Americans in Forbes' list of richest people in US

7 Indian-Americans in Forbes' list of richest people in US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The seven Indian-Americans are cybersecurity firm ZScaler CEO Jay Chaudhry, founder and chairman of Symphony Technology Group Romesh Wadhwani, cofounder and CEO of online home goods retailer Wayfair Niraj Shah, Silicon Valley venture capital firm Khosla Ventures founder Vinod Khosla, managing partner of Sherpalo Ventures Kavitark Ram Shriram, Airline veteran Rakesh Gangwal and Workday CEO and co-founder Aneel Bhusri.

'Gupta's $10 mn loss deliberate hanky panky by Rajaratnam'

'Gupta's $10 mn loss deliberate hanky panky by Rajaratnam'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2012

Berkshire Hathaway's India-born top executive Ajit Jain was "shocked" to hear that his friend ex-McKinsey head Rajat Gupta had lost USD 10 million in an investment fund with Raj Rajaratnam, which he described as a "deliberate hanky panky" by the convicted hedge fund founder.

South Africa's Maharaj wants to emulate Ashwin, Jadeja

South Africa's Maharaj wants to emulate Ashwin, Jadeja

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

South Africa's most experienced spinner Keshav Maharaj wants to be as consistent as the seasoned Indian duo of Ravindra Jadeja and Ravichandran Ashwin during the upcoming three-Test series.