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PM welcomes Trump, says 'Ab ki baar, Trump Sarkar'

PM welcomes Trump, says 'Ab ki baar, Trump Sarkar'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Addressing over 50,000 Indian-Americans at the NRG stadium, Modi said it was honour and privilege for him to welcome Trump in this magnificent stadium and magnificent gathering.

This ex-NBA player throws b'day bash worth $1m for daughter

This ex-NBA player throws b'day bash worth $1m for daughter

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

You might have heard of celebrities throwing extravagant parties, but this bash from a basketball legend will leave you dumfound.

Sikh student detained by Secret Service

Sikh student detained by Secret Service

Rediff.com30 Jul 2004

Twenty-one-year-old Sundeep Sahni, a college student with a double major in computer science and finance, says he was singled out because of his appearance.

Kamal Nath's son has assets worth over Rs 660 cr

Kamal Nath's son has assets worth over Rs 660 cr

Rediff.com10 Apr 2019

The figure, mentioned in his affidavit filed along with the nomination papers, is over five times the assets of his parents, which as per MP CM Nath's affidavit stood at over Rs 124 crore.

Kerry breaks leg in bike crash in France

Kerry breaks leg in bike crash in France

Rediff.com31 May 2015

United States Secretary of State John Kerry, a cycling enthusiast, today broke his leg in a bike accident in France and will return home for further treatment.

'Dominant castes must put their empathy cap on'

'Dominant castes must put their empathy cap on'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

'Our senselessness on caste issue has gone so deep that we need to have a sensitivity test on why we as Indians have become so numb to such mindless violence.'

Regular exercise may reduce risk of depression

Regular exercise may reduce risk of depression

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

As per a new study, people who were physically active were less likely to experience a new episode of depression.

Miss England Dr Bhasha Mukherjee is a COVID-19 warrior

Miss England Dr Bhasha Mukherjee is a COVID-19 warrior

Rediff.com23 May 2020

'All of our lives are going to be changed in a permanent way...' 'We just have to ride out the tide right now and we will see a rainbow at the end of this.'

India: Job security concerns rise in June

India: Job security concerns rise in June

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Export-oriented sectors such as gems, jewellery, textiles and leather have seen large scale layoffs triggered by the global economic downturn. Sectors like information technology, construction, aviation, financial services and real estate that contributed to India's nine per cent GDP growth also witnessed significant retrenchment, the survey said.

Right to Read on a roll in India, Africa, Central America

Right to Read on a roll in India, Africa, Central America

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

The Right to Read programme hopes to cover 100,000 schools, covering 15 million students.

Wasn't just a flu, US was attacked: Trump on COVID-19

Wasn't just a flu, US was attacked: Trump on COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'We built it in the last three years and then one day, they came and they said you have to close it'

Sports Shorts: Muhammad sets 400m hurdles world record

Sports Shorts: Muhammad sets 400m hurdles world record

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

Bengaluru world's fastest growing tech hub, Mumbai 6th

Bengaluru world's fastest growing tech hub, Mumbai 6th

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Bengaluru has emerged as the world's fastest-growing mature tech ecosystem in the world since 2016, followed by the European cities of London, Munich, Berlin and Paris, with India's financial centre of Mumbai in sixth place, according to new research released in London on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Fun, flirty and frolicking SANTA CLAUS

PHOTOS: Fun, flirty and frolicking SANTA CLAUS

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

As the world celebrates the season to be merry, we bring you some goofy images of Santa Claus this Christmas

BEST Sports Photos of the Year! (Part 1)

BEST Sports Photos of the Year! (Part 1)

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

As another eventful year draws to a close, Rediff.com gives you a pictorial look back at the best and worst moments that shaped the sports stories this year.

100% placements for IIM-Lucknow graduates

100% placements for IIM-Lucknow graduates

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Irrespective of demonetisation and GST blues, IIM Lucknow has been able to successfully place their batch of 459 students.

Priyanka reveals her fight with depression

Priyanka reveals her fight with depression

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

'I didn't know exactly how to move from a world of gray back into a world of vibrant colour, but one day I figured out one simple thing I could do: I could stop hiding and re-engage with life.'

Life comes 'full circle' for A R Rahman

Life comes 'full circle' for A R Rahman

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

For Rahman, who had never attended college, the event hosted by the Berklee College of Music must have seemed humbling.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Here are some of the best sports photographs of the week. First, scantily-clad Santas runners on the streets of Chicago to raise money for charity. Then, action from the English Premier League and the Ashes Down Under. Take a Look!

Players cry foul after shock French Open move

Players cry foul after shock French Open move

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The claycourt Grand Slam at Roland Garros would now take place from Sept. 20-Oct. 4, dates that clash with several other events. With players already counting the cost of the tennis shutdown, the decision did not go down well.

Pradhan discusses LNG imports with US counterpart

Pradhan discusses LNG imports with US counterpart

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Pradhan met Energy Secretary Rick Perry during an unscheduled trip to the US Capitol and discussed energy cooperation between India and the US, Indian investment in Liquefied natural gas and shale sectors, and the possibility of the US exporting LNG to India from early next year.

The Singapore Soldier Who Became A Bollywood Actor

The Singapore Soldier Who Became A Bollywood Actor

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

'I don't know if I became an actor, I was just trying to book jobs and survive.'

12 reasons why we love Gisele Bundchen

12 reasons why we love Gisele Bundchen

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Here's celebrating the supermodel who may well be presenting the World Cup trophy instead of the Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff!

Trump administration revokes new student visa order

Trump administration revokes new student visa order

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The announcement comes as a big relief to international students, including those from India.

Lakers sink Celtics to trim deficit

Lakers sink Celtics to trim deficit

Rediff.com16 Jun 2008

The Los Angeles Lakers kept their title hopes alive with a 103-98 victory over the Boston Celtics on Sunday to trim their NBA Finals deficit to 3-2. Kobe Bryant scored five of his 25 points in the final 2:14 to help extend the Lakers' season and send the best-of-seven series back to Boston for Game Six on Tuesday.

Harvard, MIT sue Trump administration over student visa row

Harvard, MIT sue Trump administration over student visa row

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The Trump administration announced those F-1 and M-1 (non-academic and vocational students) visa holders planning to take online classes only will not be allowed to remain in the United State.

Life@Hostel: 'Girls would gossip and tease each other'

Life@Hostel: 'Girls would gossip and tease each other'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Rediff reader Suryakumari Upadhyayula, 48 from Boston, USA shares her experience.

Bengaluru pips Silicon Valley, becomes the most dynamic city in the world

Bengaluru pips Silicon Valley, becomes the most dynamic city in the world

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Top 10 cities in the JLL index are Bengaluru, Ho Chi Minh City, Silicon Valley, Shanghai, Hyderabad, London, Austin, Hanoi, Boston and Nairobi.

10 perfectly-timed photographs

10 perfectly-timed photographs

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Few things come close to capturing that perfect moment. Here are ten such pictures. Share yours too!

Kerry flies home after cycling accident

Kerry flies home after cycling accident

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

United States Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday flew back home from Geneva with his orthopaedic surgeon on board, after breaking his right leg in a cycling accident in the French Alps.

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'It is never easy to run a campaign as a woman, particularly a minority woman, especially when you are bucking the establishment.' 'My entire campaign is an act of resistance.'

How a start-up is saving the lives of cancer patients

How a start-up is saving the lives of cancer patients

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Mitra Biotech's personalised cancer therapy could be a game changer in the field of cancer medicine.

Trump makes vandalising monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

Trump makes vandalising monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The order comes in the wake of rioters defacing and destroying historical sites, monuments and statues in the country as violence erupted following the brutal custodial death of African-American George Floyd on May 25.

Air India, others plan direct flights to top global destinations

Air India, others plan direct flights to top global destinations

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Airlines are in talks with Delhi airport over connectivity on 7 routes.

'Howdy Modi' event in US gets huge response

'Howdy Modi' event in US gets huge response

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

With more than 50,000 people registering for the Houston event and the numbers expected to climb, the organisers have asked those who may not be able to attend to cancel and so open up slots for the hopeful, and cautioning those coming from afar to book their air tickets soon.

Cheruiyot rises from rags to riches

Cheruiyot rises from rags to riches

Rediff.com2 May 2007

From begging cigarettes to becoming one of the richest sportsmen in Kenya, marathoner Robert Cheruiyot's is an inspiring tale.

General V K Singh's 'Five Cs' of leadership

General V K Singh's 'Five Cs' of leadership

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

'It is character that allows me to have the conviction, which allows me to have the courage, which allows me to stand up for what is right or wrong,' the former army chief tells the Harvard India Conference.

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.

India's private wealth to rise 150% by 2018

India's private wealth to rise 150% by 2018

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

The country jumped two notches from 17th in 2008 to 15th in 2013.

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The Miami Marlins, who opened their season on Friday in Philadelphia, were scheduled to return home on Sunday ahead of their scheduled Monday home opener but put off traveling after a number of their players tested positive for the virus.