News for 'd-c'

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'...but from those who control the narrative.' Powerful nations have mastered this art of narrative building. Those nations who aspire to become global powers must do so, observes Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.

Turncoats find the going tough

Turncoats find the going tough

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha, who joined the Congress ahead of the Lok Sabha election, lost to Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad from Patna Sahib constituency in Bihar by 2.84 votes.

MLS: Henry nominated for MVP award

MLS: Henry nominated for MVP award

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Former France and Arsenal striker Thierry Henry is one of three players nominated for Major League Soccer's Most Valuable Player award, the league said.

Kumaraswamy allocates portfolios, retains finance

Kumaraswamy allocates portfolios, retains finance

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Portfolio sharing had turned out to be a thorny issue between the Congress and JD-S and was thrashed out after much haggling, with both parties announcing an agreement on June one.

Tripathi meets PM, says didn't discuss NCP-Cong rift

Tripathi meets PM, says didn't discuss NCP-Cong rift

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

Nationalist Congress Praty leader D C Tripathi met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Saturday.

COLUMN: Why multitasking doesn't work

COLUMN: Why multitasking doesn't work

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

As the brain is forced to respond to several stimuli at the same time which results in the brain switching between tasks and thus losing time as it determines which task to perform.

US varsity probe: 'Students won't be victimised'

US varsity probe: 'Students won't be victimised'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2011

About 70 Indian students at the University of Northern Virginia, which was raided last month by agents of the Immigration and Customs Enforcementthe investigative arm of the department of homeland securitymet with Ambassador Arun Kumar Singh, Charge d'Affaires at the Indian embassy in Washington D C who assured them that the government of India and the embassy will "continue with their efforts to try and ensure that the students at UNVA are not victimised in any way."

Mukesh Ambani's brother-in-law Shyam Kothari passes away

Mukesh Ambani's brother-in-law Shyam Kothari passes away

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

54 year-old Shyam Kothari succumbed to cancer

'Vijay Kumar is a nationalist, not terrorist'

'Vijay Kumar is a nationalist, not terrorist'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The 'enigmatic' documentary filmmaker Vijay Kumar, 40, who has been arrested by the American authorities for being in possession of 'jihadi' material, brass knuckles and undeclared currencies is quite well known among his band of brothers, who go by the name of Patriotic Forum, reports N Gamesh.

Arjun Sarja's comeback to Kannada cinema

Arjun Sarja's comeback to Kannada cinema

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

The actor is back with Kontract starring J D Chakravarthy and Minissha Lamba, and an item number by Mallika Sherawat.

Boats capsize during Ganesh immersion in MP, 11 dead

Boats capsize during Ganesh immersion in MP, 11 dead

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

An ex-gratia of Rs 4 lakh, including an immediate relief of Rs 50,000, was announced by the collector for the kin of the deceased.

Suzuki chief to meet Deshmukh and Hooda tomorrow

Suzuki chief to meet Deshmukh and Hooda tomorrow

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Suzuki will also meet Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda, industry sources said. The country's largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India, majority owned by the Japanese firm, is investing up to Rs 1,500 crore (Rs 15 billion) in building test tracks and an R&D centre in Rohtak, Haryana.

'Living in India was like looking at myself'

'Living in India was like looking at myself'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Aruna Viswanatha grew up in New Jersey but worked in New Delhi as a reporter from December 2007 to May 2009. She is currently a reporter in Washington, D.C. Aruna offers her take on working in Indian offices.

Tennis: Kyrgios fights off injury to win Citi Open

Tennis: Kyrgios fights off injury to win Citi Open

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Kyrgios did not face a single break point and hit 18 aces, including two to close out the final.

Tips for recession-racked entrepreneurs

Tips for recession-racked entrepreneurs

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

Stop moaning--it's time for action.

World's best places for real estate buys

World's best places for real estate buys

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

Ten cities investors will target in 2009.

Woods to speak at Obama's inauguration

Woods to speak at Obama's inauguration

Rediff.com17 Jan 2009

World number one Tiger Woods has accepted an invitation to speak during U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration event in Washington, D.C. on Sunday.

Pak, Afghan foreign ministers to be in US

Pak, Afghan foreign ministers to be in US

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

The foreign ministers from Pakistan and Afghanistan are arriving in Washinton D.C next week for consultations, as part of United States' efforts to contact high-level leaders from the region to frame its new Afghan policy.

Pak has taken US for a ride: Ed Royce

Pak has taken US for a ride: Ed Royce

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

Observing that Pakistan has taken the United States for a ride with massive aids for its support in the war on terror, an influential lawmaker in Washington D.C has asked the Obama administration to make sure taxpayers' money provided in assistance is accounted for and does not go down the drain.

Your friend laid off? Best ways to help

Your friend laid off? Best ways to help

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

The best ways to help: Offer to introduce your laid-off friend to useful contacts, to check his or her rsum and cover letter and to mention any job opportunities you hear about. Also forward information about upcoming industry association events, job fairs or networking opportunities.

Investing in stocks? Beware of falling knives

Investing in stocks? Beware of falling knives

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Value stocks and stocks in trouble can be hard to distinguish. It's all about the research.

PM Modi arrives in Delhi following 3-nation tour

PM Modi arrives in Delhi following 3-nation tour

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Modi, upon arrival, was received by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj.

Hot dining spots in Obama's Washington

Hot dining spots in Obama's Washington

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Where the new Democratic elite will meet to eat

12-year-old Indian-American wins Nat Geo Bee contest

12-year-old Indian-American wins Nat Geo Bee contest

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Seven of the 10 finalists were Indian-Americans.

Court issues arrest warrant against Raj Thackeray

Court issues arrest warrant against Raj Thackeray

Rediff.com23 May 2007

Earlier a summon was issued against Thackeray at his Mumbai residence by the court on April 19.

US designates Osama's son Hamza as 'global terrorist'

US designates Osama's son Hamza as 'global terrorist'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The US move comes nearly year and half after Hamza was officially announced by al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri as an official member of the group.

PM of Masaailistan has instructions to rake up 'the' Masaail

PM of Masaailistan has instructions to rake up 'the' Masaail

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

Even as Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif headed to the United States for the 70th session of the UNGA and for bilateral meetings to be held on the sidelines of the multilateral summit, back home all that is expected of him is to internationalise the Kashmir issue, or as Pakistan puts it, the 'Kashmir dispute'.

Outsourcing: Huge cost savings for US  cos

Outsourcing: Huge cost savings for US cos

Rediff.com12 Jan 2007

A vast majority of software companies are able to realise between 80 to 100 per cent of their cost savings goals from offshoring, according to a survey.

Adobe India CEO's kid in Chambal dacoit's clutches

Adobe India CEO's kid in Chambal dacoit's clutches

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

More than a dozen police teams have been deployed in the Chambal ravines.

HC reserves order on Baazee CEO's plea

HC reserves order on Baazee CEO's plea

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

The court is likely to pronounce the order later in the day.

Beckham set for first Galaxy start

Beckham set for first Galaxy start

Rediff.com15 Aug 2007

David Beckham, who has been hampered by an injured left ankle for the last two months, expects to make his first start for Los Angeles Galaxy in their SuperLiga semi-final against D.C. United on Wednesday.

You can call him Sir Andy Murray from now on...

You can call him Sir Andy Murray from now on...

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Olympic athletes, Posh Spice and Andy Murray honoured in Queen's New Year List.

Noida kidnapping: Cops hunt for Parihar gang in MP

Noida kidnapping: Cops hunt for Parihar gang in MP

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

Police have launched a massive search in the Chambal belt of Madhya Pradesh for the gang of dacoit Jagjeevan Parihar as they suspect the gang of holding the three-year-old son of a software company official kidnapped from Noida.

United confirm Adu interest

United confirm Adu interest

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

Be cyber-savvy and save big

Be cyber-savvy and save big

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Enjoy the low prices while they last. Mobile, television and the Internet in India are relatively inexpensive

First Asian city to host Gay Games

First Asian city to host Gay Games

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

Hong Kong will host the 2022 Gay Games, fighting off bids from cities in the United States and Mexico to become the first Asian city to stage the sports and cultural event.

PM adresses the media

PM adresses the media

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005