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Dark Knight's maker is back with Inception

Dark Knight's maker is back with Inception

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

Christopher Nolan walks us through the upcoming science fiction action thriller starring Leonardo DiCaprio.

Gerrard makes quiet debut for Los Angeles Galaxy

Gerrard makes quiet debut for Los Angeles Galaxy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Steven Gerrard made a quiet start to his new career with the Los Angeles Galaxy in a friendly on Saturday.

US administration condemns Pune attack

US administration condemns Pune attack

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

The Obama administration has strongly condemned the Pune bombing and said it believes that counter-terrorism cooperation is a key element of the bilateral relationship between the United States and India.

Wall Street 2 is very entertaining

Wall Street 2 is very entertaining

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

A stellar cast keeps you riveted to this sequel to Wall Street.

'Indian or Chinese could be next IMF chief'

'Indian or Chinese could be next IMF chief'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2011

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Tuesday said an Indian or Chinese could be the next chief of the International Monetary Fund, and played down the chances of his predecessor Gordon Brown taking over the key position.

Clarke registers fifty in grade cricket match

Clarke registers fifty in grade cricket match

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Australia's World Cup captain Michael Clarke struck a fine half-century in a Sydney Grade cricket match for Western Suburbs as the premier batsman races ahead of time to be fit for the 50-over showpiece event starting mid-February.

In Pics: 10 awe-inspiring pics of Mother Nature

In Pics: 10 awe-inspiring pics of Mother Nature

Rediff.com25 Sep 2016

Readers share their travel photos. You can share yours too!

Clegg now talking to both Tories, Labour

Clegg now talking to both Tories, Labour

Rediff.com10 May 2010

Negotiations on government formation took a new turn today in the UK with revelation that the Liberal Democrats leader Nick Clegg has also been holding discussions with Prime Minister Gordon Brown. Interlocutors representing the Liberal Democrats and the Conservative party have been locked in protracted negotiations since last Friday, but failed to reach an understanding until 4 pm (GMT) on Monday.

UK heads for 'coalition of the losers'

UK heads for 'coalition of the losers'

Rediff.com10 May 2010

The Tories and Liberal Democrats edged closer to a deal on coalition formation that might result in Conservative Party leader David Cameron enter Downing Street, even as reports emerged that United Kingdom Premier Gordon Brown had launched a last-minute bid to woo kingmaker Nick Clegg. Cameron appeared confident of winning Lib Dem leader Clegg's support after continued negotiations on Sunday night for a belt-tightening economic plan.

India, world's 7th most economically confident country

India, world's 7th most economically confident country

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Buoyed by healthy farm output and narrowing current account deficit, India is the seventh most economically confident country in the world, a study by global research firm Ipsos has said.

Ahluwalia on UN advisory panel

Ahluwalia on UN advisory panel

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, is among 19 members chosen by UN chief Ban Ki-moon for a high-level advisory group on Climate Change Financing tasked with mobilising funds pledged during the Copenhagen meet to tackle global warming.

Greed is good; excessive greed even better

Greed is good; excessive greed even better

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

'Is it too much when senior -- very senior --politicians fear the law so little that they accept payment through cheques, something that can be easily traced?'

Krishna meets Oz counterpart twice in 2 days

Krishna meets Oz counterpart twice in 2 days

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

As attacks against Indians continued unabated in Australia, External Affairs Minister S M Krishna met his Australian counterpart Stephen Smith for the second time in two days and is understood to have conveyed displeasure over the assaults on Thursday.

Nobel winners Amartya Sen, Venkatraman honoured

Nobel winners Amartya Sen, Venkatraman honoured

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

British winners of the prestigious Nobel Prize, including Indian-origin biologist Venkatraman Ramakrishnan and economist Amartya Sen, were honoured London by Premier Gordon Brown to celebrate their achievements.

David Cameron new British PM; Clegg his deputy

David Cameron new British PM; Clegg his deputy

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Conservative leader David Cameron took over as Britain's new Prime Minister on Tuesday after Queen Elizabeth II invited him to form the new government following the resignation of incumbent Gordon Brown.

UK: Lib Dems talks with Labour fails

UK: Lib Dems talks with Labour fails

Rediff.com11 May 2010

A last ditch effort by the ruling Labour Party to have an alliance with kingmaker Liberal Democrats failed on Tuesday, paving the way for a Conservative Party led government in Britan the UK.

We will inherit Brown's mess: Cameron

We will inherit Brown's mess: Cameron

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Making a post-verdict statement, Cameron said: "I thank Britons, activists and our supporters for having voted for us. We may have fallen short of majority but we know that we will make a huge difference to the country's politics."

Garima Arora: First Indian woman to win a Michelin star

Garima Arora: First Indian woman to win a Michelin star

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The Bangkok-based chef's never-give-up attitude combined with passion for cooking has paid off.

Arteta grabs late equaliser at Sunderland

Arteta grabs late equaliser at Sunderland

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

Mikel Arteta hauled struggling Everton another point clear of the Premier League drop zone on Monday with a late equaliser in a 2-2 draw with Sunderland that denied the hosts a place in the top six.

UK gears up for first live TV debates on poll

UK gears up for first live TV debates on poll

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Over 45 years after Labour leader Harold Wilson first suggested a debate before elections, Britain will witness the first of three live television debates between leaders of the three main parties on Thursday.

Cognizant earmarks Rs 260 crore for flood hit Chennai

Cognizant earmarks Rs 260 crore for flood hit Chennai

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Cognizant is one of the largest employers in the region.

Pitch invasions raise fears for player safety

Pitch invasions raise fears for player safety

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) chief executive Gordon Taylor said there was real concern after 'cowardly and criminal' attacks on players by spectators running onto the field of play.

UK: Brown pays tributes to Ashok Kumar

UK: Brown pays tributes to Ashok Kumar

Rediff.com16 Mar 2010

The British police continued investigations into the death Indian-born Labour member of Parliament, Ashok Kumar, treating it as "unexplained" as Prime Minister Gordon Brown patted his contribution to the country.

From 'greed is good' to finance for global good

From 'greed is good' to finance for global good

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

The Transforming Finance initiative seeks to address these problems by including all stakeholders in a process of democratizing finance through a deep re-structuring of its mechanisms.

Preeta Bansal appointed on Obama's team

Preeta Bansal appointed on Obama's team

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Leading Indian-American lawyer Preeta Bansal has been appointed as the General Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor in the Office of Management and Budget in the upcoming administration of Barack Obama.

At eight, Romeo Beckham signs first fashion deal

At eight, Romeo Beckham signs first fashion deal

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Move over Victoria Beckham, a new fashion star is on the riseand it's none other than Romeo Beckham, her son.

'India is divided and confused on Pak affairs'

'India is divided and confused on Pak affairs'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna and his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday shook hands on the sidelines of an international conference on Afghanistan, but there was no meeting between the two.

70 nations converge to resolve Afghanistan crisis

70 nations converge to resolve Afghanistan crisis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown underlined the need to turn the tide in the fight against insurgency in Afghanistan as he opened a crucial conference of major world powers on Thursday in a bid to end the grinding conflict in the restive country.

'NATO powers look to India for Afghan resolution'

'NATO powers look to India for Afghan resolution'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

Efforts are on to persuade India to undertake a more high-profile role in embattled Afghanistan as India's external affairs minister arrives in London on Tuesday to participate in the one-day meet on Afghanistan.

Pak wants ownership of US drones

Pak wants ownership of US drones

Rediff.com14 May 2009

"We want ownership of the drone. Democracy doesn't believe in half measures," Zardari told newsmen in London when asked about reports that US has agreed to hand over control of drone aircraft to Islamabad.

Why Cognizant is going slow in India

Why Cognizant is going slow in India

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Post-bribery disclosure, Cognizant is not pursuing greenfield expansion in the country and relying on leased facilities for new demands. The incident, which came to light in 2016, is also said to have claimed 200-300 jobs so far mainly in areas like administration, legal, and procurement.

UK: Brown to step down as Labour Party chief, PM

UK: Brown to step down as Labour Party chief, PM

Rediff.com10 May 2010

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown has said he will resign as leader of the Labour Party. This move comes in the background of his party's talks with the Liberal Democrats to form a government.

Cameron makes 'big' offer to king-maker Clegg

Cameron makes 'big' offer to king-maker Clegg

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Conservative leader David Cameron, whose party has secured the largest number of seats and highest percentage of votes, is expected to form the next government in Britain that is set for an India-style coalition politics after no party won an overall majority.

Brown refuses to give in; may talk to Lib Dems

Brown refuses to give in; may talk to Lib Dems

Rediff.com7 May 2010

British Premier Gordon Brown, whose Labour lost to the Tories in general election, on Friday appeared to be not conceding defeat and would like to discuss with the Liberal Democrats the chance of the two parties coming together to form a government, if power-sharing talks between the Conservatives and Lib Dems fail.

UK summons Chinese envoy over execution

UK summons Chinese envoy over execution

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

Britain on Tuesday summoned the Chinese ambassador in London to the Foreign Office to protest the execution of a man of Pakistani-British decent convicted for drug smuggling, despite making 27 representations to China on the issue, including a last-minute appeal by Premier Gordon Brown.

China executes British man for drug smuggling

China executes British man for drug smuggling

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

China executed a British citizen convicted of drug smuggling on Tuesday, drawing a strong rebuke from Britain's prime minister who described it as "appalling".

UK in the grip of 'Clegg-mania'

UK in the grip of 'Clegg-mania'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Just a week ago, the leader of the United Kingdom's opposition Conservative Party was an overwhelming favourite to topple Gordon Brown's ruling Labour government in the 2010 UK general elections on April 6.

India fears secret political climate draft

India fears secret political climate draft

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Ramesh said if thrown up as a surprise text, there will be very little time to go through it and it can also be the cause of great embarrassment.

Osama is not in Pakistan,says Rehman Malik

Osama is not in Pakistan,says Rehman Malik

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Pakistan's Interior Minister Rehman Malik asserted on Monday that Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden is not in his country and if anyone provided information about him the government would take action.

Tendulkar-Dravid set world record stand

Tendulkar-Dravid set world record stand

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid on Monday registered the world record for most 100-plus run partnerships by any pair in the history of Test match cricket on the second day of the second and final Test against Bangladesh in Mirpur.