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Copa America: Chilean Jara pays dearly for 'fingering' Uruguayan Cavani

Copa America: Chilean Jara pays dearly for 'fingering' Uruguayan Cavani

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

German club Mainz 05 are ready to offload Gonzalo Jara after the Chile international whipped up a storm at the Copa America by sticking his finger up the backside of an opponent before falling to the floor theatrically when the player retaliated.

TCS, Infosys say they are fully compliant with visa rules

TCS, Infosys say they are fully compliant with visa rules

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa, which allows US employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in speciality occupations

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'We'll certainly have Hollywood productions, so why wouldn't we have Bollywood?'

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; Peru sole winners

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; Peru sole winners

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

Eight time champions Brazil were held 0-0 by Ecuador in the glamour game as the second day of the centenary Copa America tournament mustered up only one, albeit spectacular, goal from three matches on Saturday.

PHOTOS: Brazil down Argentina; Belgium held by Netherlands

PHOTOS: Brazil down Argentina; Belgium held by Netherlands

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

A stoppage-time goal from Miranda gave Brazil a 1-0 win over South American rivals Argentina in a foul-strewn friendly, while Netherlands secured a 1-1 draw at neighbours Belgium.

Obama's India visit signals signing of energy deal

Obama's India visit signals signing of energy deal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Experts hail Obama's India trip as a big step towards signing of imp trade agreements.

H-1B visa row: Nasscom sees attempts to portray Indian IT negatively

H-1B visa row: Nasscom sees attempts to portray Indian IT negatively

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

US is the largest market for the over $140 billion Indian IT services industry

Why Indian IT firms may face bigger US visa hurdle this year

Why Indian IT firms may face bigger US visa hurdle this year

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

According to experts, while allegations against Indian IT firms of visa misuse are nothing new, this time the scrutiny could be much greater.

When you come after Americans, we go after you: Highlights from Obama's State of the Union address

When you come after Americans, we go after you: Highlights from Obama's State of the Union address

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Highlights from US president's final state of the union address.

AAP sets trend as NRIs 'adopt a constituency' in Delhi polls

AAP sets trend as NRIs 'adopt a constituency' in Delhi polls

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

The surprise victory of the Aam Aadmi Party in the recent Delhi assembly elections has brought to the fore the crucial role played by the party's Non Resident Indian supporters across the globe.

UEFA Champions League: PSG sweat over Ibra fitness for Barca clash

UEFA Champions League: PSG sweat over Ibra fitness for Barca clash

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Paris St Germain are sweating over striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic's fitness as the French champions look fragile ahead of Barcelona's visit in Champions League Group F on Tuesday.

Football Briefs: Torres says joining Japan's Sagan Tosu

Football Briefs: Torres says joining Japan's Sagan Tosu

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

To Sonu Nigam, with love

To Sonu Nigam, with love

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

'How did you sleep through the cries of a Mohammad Akhlaq, or a Pehlu Khan being beaten to death? Did you then tweet, 'Goondagardi hai, bas'?' Durba Dhyani addresses the singer.

Intel shows off wearable gadgets as chipmaker expands beyond PCs

Intel shows off wearable gadgets as chipmaker expands beyond PCs

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The chipmaker also promised to hire more women

Future tech: These wearable devices will blow your mind

Future tech: These wearable devices will blow your mind

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

They make Star Wars films look outdated.

Football: Brazil made to work hard by troubled Zambia

Football: Brazil made to work hard by troubled Zambia

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

World Cup hosts Brazil were made to work hard for a 2-0 win on Tuesday over a Zambia side whose coach quit last week and who were missing three players reportedly facing arrest in a bizarre club-versus-country row.

India's $100 bn solar push draws foreign firms as locals take backseat

India's $100 bn solar push draws foreign firms as locals take backseat

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

India's $100 billion push into solar energy over the next decade will be driven by foreign players as uncompetitive local manufacturers fall by the wayside, no longer protected by government restrictions on the sector.

Football Briefs: Impressive Inter down Chelsea to win International Champions Cup

Football Briefs: Impressive Inter down Chelsea to win International Champions Cup

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field on Saturday

Markets end with modest gains led by financials

Markets end with modest gains led by financials

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Markets under pressure; IT financials grab spotlight.

We will see what tomorrow brings

We will see what tomorrow brings

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

'Eight years of what Obama had achieved can be wiped out during the Trump administration,' fears Aseem Chhabra, who worries about his country under'an arrogant bully, who whipped up the worst out of his followers.'

5 simple steps to look younger

5 simple steps to look younger

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Follow these steps and see the changes in your life.

It's 'make in US, sell in India' deal for renewable energy

It's 'make in US, sell in India' deal for renewable energy

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

As the euphoria around US President Barack Obama's visit ebbs, the fine print of the investment announcements reveal a financial boost for American solar energy companies to increase their exports to India.

What does the F word really mean?

What does the F word really mean?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Most slang words don't exactly mean what you think they do; some are too literal in their meaning.

Madison Square Garden gears up to receive PM Modi

Madison Square Garden gears up to receive PM Modi

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants the event at the Madison Square Garden in NEw York to be representative of an emerging India

The case for boomerang hires

The case for boomerang hires

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

A growing number of firms are putting in formal policy frameworks to tap into company alumni and facilitate the return of former employees, discovers Sangeeta Tanwar.

'She was snatched away from me'

'She was snatched away from me'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

'If only she arrived at the station 60 seconds later, she would have missed her train, and thereby missed her death.'

Markets end flat amid consolidation; Metals outshine

Markets end flat amid consolidation; Metals outshine

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The broader markets, however, outperformed the benchmark indices -- BSE Midcap and Smallcap indices ended up 0.6%-1%.

'India is the fastest-growing solar market'

'India is the fastest-growing solar market'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

'In terms of growth rate, India is better than China.'

The talk of US economic decline is political hot air: Obama

The talk of US economic decline is political hot air: Obama

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The current state of the American economy is not in decline, Obama said.

A brilliant plan to help India achieve top spot in solar power

A brilliant plan to help India achieve top spot in solar power

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

India needs to fix policy paralysis in order to reach teh top slot in solar power.

Why Sumant Sinha is betting on the wind

Why Sumant Sinha is betting on the wind

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

His father is a former finance minister. His brother is a minister in the Modi government. But Sumant Sinha wants nothing to do with politics and tells Shreya Jai why he is bullish on the renewable energy sector.

Mann ki Baat: PM Modi says Budget his 'exam' by 125 crore people

Mann ki Baat: PM Modi says Budget his 'exam' by 125 crore people

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Modi said he was "full of confidence" ahead of his "examination" by 125 crore people, a trait which he wanted students to emulate when they appear for their examinations.

FIFA corruption scandal takes shine off Copa America

FIFA corruption scandal takes shine off Copa America

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

Copa America kicks off in Chile on Thursday as a widening US-led investigation lifts the lid on rampant corruption among the sport's top officials.

AstraZeneca rejects Pfizer's final deal offer

AstraZeneca rejects Pfizer's final deal offer

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Britain's AstraZeneca on Monday rejected a sweetened and "final" offer from Pfizer , casting serious doubt on the U.S. drugmaker's plan for a merger to create the world's biggest pharmaceuticals group.

'Next decade to be golden era of entrepreneurship in India'

'Next decade to be golden era of entrepreneurship in India'

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Hundreds of Indian companies are expected to go big, issue public issues and even acquired by top global IT firms.

'President Trump loves Hindus and India'

'President Trump loves Hindus and India'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

'Foreign aid to Pakistan. Forget it, bye bye...' 'F-16s to Pakistan. Forget it.' Shalabh Kumar, the desi who knows Donald Trump best, speaks to Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

'National Awards are not corrupted'

'National Awards are not corrupted'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

That makes winning the National Award for Arjun Rampal even more special...

Australian project stuck, Adani to focus on India plans

Australian project stuck, Adani to focus on India plans

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

With projects worth Rs 1,28,000-cr, the group hopes to become one of the country's biggest industrial houses.

What we dearly miss as modern gadgets rule our lives

What we dearly miss as modern gadgets rule our lives

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

For people like me, all these fast-moving gadgets are not only costly and confusing but emotionally barren as well notes Barun Roy.

PHOTOS: Indians across the world celebrate Independence Day

PHOTOS: Indians across the world celebrate Independence Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Indians in countries like the United States, China, Australia, Japan, Singapore, Egypt, Israel and South Africa celebrated the day with hoisting of the national flag and singing of patriotic songs.