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Empire State Building shooting: A case of grudge

Empire State Building shooting: A case of grudge

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

An accessories designer, who gunned down his former co-worker near the Empire State Building, had held a grudge against his victim for years and the two had filed police complaints against one another a year ago after getting into a scuffle in their office.

Indian Wells tennis becomes first big US sports casualty of coronavirus

Indian Wells tennis becomes first big US sports casualty of coronavirus

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The Indian Wells tennis tournament was set to start on Tuesday, attracts the game's top players from both the men's and women's sides and drew a record 475,000 fans over its two-week run last year. It was cancelled over concerns about the spread of a coronavirus in Southern California.

Empire State shooting: All 9 injured in police firing

Empire State shooting: All 9 injured in police firing

Rediff.com25 Aug 2012

All nine people who were wounded in a shootout outside Empire State Building in New York were injured by shots fired by the New York police officers as they were confronting a gunman after he had killed his former co-worker.

MUST WATCH: Shah Rukh gets Yale dean, students to dance!

MUST WATCH: Shah Rukh gets Yale dean, students to dance!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Check out this fun video.

US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban

US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

In a major relief to thousands of Indian IT professionals, a federal judge in the US on Thursday blocked the enforcement of a temporary visa ban by the Trump administration on a large number of work permits, including the most sought after H-1B visas, ruling that the president exceeded his constitutional authority.

Indian MD of New York firm dies in plane crash

Indian MD of New York firm dies in plane crash

Rediff.com21 Dec 2011

Rakesh Chawla, 36, had worked at investment bank Greenhill & Co.

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

PHOTOS: Man kills ex-colleague in NY shooting; 9 injured

PHOTOS: Man kills ex-colleague in NY shooting; 9 injured

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

A "disgruntled" designer, who was sacked from an apparel company, shot dead a former co-worker and then randomly opened fire on the crowded sidewalks outside the iconic Empire State Building in New York on Friday, the third such incident in the United States in nearly one month.

India targeted by 5 Chinese hackers charged in US

India targeted by 5 Chinese hackers charged in US

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Deputy US Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen on Wednesday announced that three indictments have been unsealed in the matter that collectively charge five Chinese nationals with computer hacking and charge two Malaysian nationals with helping some of those hackers target victims and sell the fruits of their crime.

EPL PIX: Jesus double gives Man City much-needed win

EPL PIX: Jesus double gives Man City much-needed win

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The victory takes Pep Guardiola's side into provisional second spot

3 Americans win Nobel medicine prize for work on biological clocks

3 Americans win Nobel medicine prize for work on biological clocks

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The American trio of Jeffrey C Hall, Michael Rosbash and Michael W Young won for "for their discoveries of molecular mechanisms controlling the circadian rhythm".

Inconsistent Lanka seek to keep momentum against SA

Inconsistent Lanka seek to keep momentum against SA

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

While Sri Lanka will be fancying their chances against a lowly South African side, the Proteas would be more than keen to make a statement against the 1996 winners.

FIFA to intensify efforts to counter racism

FIFA to intensify efforts to counter racism

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

FIFA has admitted that it would be using the next World Cup to display FIFA's zero-tolerance policy against any form of discrimination, in view of receiving widespread criticism of its lackluster efforts in Brazil during the World Cup held earlier this year.

Meet the Indian who won top honours at Brain Triathlon Challenge 2011

Meet the Indian who won top honours at Brain Triathlon Challenge 2011

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Divya Nair talks to Harshvardhan Shah who recently finished third at the Brain Triathlon Challenge 2011 in Singapore.

Jeff Dujon admires 'all-round package' Dhoni

Jeff Dujon admires 'all-round package' Dhoni

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Legendary West Indian wicketkeeper Jeffrey Dujon on Monday said he admires Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni for not just his "efficiency" behind the stumps but also for his good leadership skills and utility with the bat.

India sending clear message to taxpayers: OECD

India sending clear message to taxpayers: OECD

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Black money is difficult to deal with.

India sending clear message to taxpayers: OECD

India sending clear message to taxpayers: OECD

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

Black money is difficult to deal with.

Emmy 2016: Aziz Ansari wins his first, Games of Thrones wins big

Emmy 2016: Aziz Ansari wins his first, Games of Thrones wins big

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

A look at the big winners of the night!

Will more heads roll at Infosys?

Will more heads roll at Infosys?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Former CFO V Balakrishnan seeks exit of Infosys chairman, co-chairman R Seshasayee, co-chairman Ravi Venkatesan, audit committee chairman Roopa Kudva and nomination committee chairman Jeffrey S Lehman.

Is it too late for govt to improve economic mood?

Is it too late for govt to improve economic mood?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Managing expectations lies at the core of economic governance in a modern economy.

GE to invest $200 mn to build pune unit

GE to invest $200 mn to build pune unit

Rediff.com27 Sep 2011

In India, GE expects to grow its business by 20-30 per cent this year. It aims to increase its energy business in the renewable energy segment to $250 million in 2012-13, from $100 million this year.

Sri Lanka recall Dilhara Fernando India T20s

Sri Lanka recall Dilhara Fernando India T20s

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

The 36-year-old Fernando, who last played for Sri Lanka way back in 2012, was included in place of T20 captain Lasith Malinga, who is recuperating from an injury.

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Cricket Buzz: Azhar files nomination for HCA president job

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Azharuddin, whose nomination was rejected two years ago, submitted his papers to former Chief Election Commissioner VS Sampath on Wednesday.

GE to set up manufacturing unit in India

GE to set up manufacturing unit in India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

The facility would focus on equipment for the energy sector, besides aviation and health areas.

Oscars 2011: Winners at a Glance!

Oscars 2011: Winners at a Glance!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Here's looking at the winners of the 83rd Annual Academy Awards

Headley used personal links to favour Rana: FBI

Headley used personal links to favour Rana: FBI

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley approached the Inter-Services Intelligence to help another co-accused in Mumbai attacks Tahawwur Rana to get back to Pakistan, according to a video recording produced by the Federal Bureau of Investigation before a court in Chicago on Monday.

Canada: Michael Ignatieff attends Chadha's dinner

Canada: Michael Ignatieff attends Chadha's dinner

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

Even as Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff spoke up against Canada's asbestos exports, he attended a reception hosted in his honor by Montreal businessman Baljit Chadha at his palatial Westmount home, January 27.

Worldwide server shipments grew 8.5% in Q1

Worldwide server shipments grew 8.5% in Q1

Rediff.com27 May 2011

RISC/Itanium Unix servers finally exited their slump and grew 5.2 per cent in shipments and 20.7 per cent in vendor revenue, compared with the same quarter last year.

Bangla tigers seek resurgence against Lankan lions

Bangla tigers seek resurgence against Lankan lions

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Bangladesh made a perfect start to their World Cup campaign, posting their highest one-day international score of 330-6 during the 21-run win over South Africa.

Swiss justice office blocked bank accounts in FIFA probe

Swiss justice office blocked bank accounts in FIFA probe

Rediff.com27 May 2015

The Swiss Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) said it had blocked accounts at several banks in Switzerland after police arrested some of the most powerful figures in global soccer on Wednesday in US and Swiss corruption cases.

Dr Nirupam Bajpai, the man who knows India's pulse

Dr Nirupam Bajpai, the man who knows India's pulse

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Senior Earth Institute economist and Dr Nirupam Bajpai is a global vagabond. He flits between the Big Apple, interior India, Mumbai, New Delhi and other developing countries in Sub-Sahara Africa and Asia, faithfully collecting endless data to feed his continuous research on improving developing economies. His special beat: Any of India's 600,000 varied villages.

Dr Nirupam Bajpai, the man who knows India's pulse

Dr Nirupam Bajpai, the man who knows India's pulse

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Senior Earth Institute economist and Dr Nirupam Bajpai is a global vagabond. He flits between the Big Apple, interior India, Mumbai, New Delhi and other developing countries in Sub-Sahara Africa and Asia, faithfully collecting endless data to feed his continuous research on improving developing economies. His special beat: Any of India's 600,000 varied villages.

Mobile phone helped Mayawati win 2007 UP polls

Mobile phone helped Mayawati win 2007 UP polls

Rediff.com25 May 2010

Mobile phones are big business in India, and according to two Australian researchers evidence has emerged that this instrument played a key role in helping the Bahujan Samaj Party and its leader Mayawati achieve a resounding electoral victory in the country's biggest state -- Uttar Pradesh -- in 2007.

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Here are some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.

When A R Rahman kickstarted this desi's career

When A R Rahman kickstarted this desi's career

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Jeffrey Iqbal on how a generous moment from A R Rahman ignited his musical career.

Wealth of 100 richest Indians grew by Rs 12,97,822 cr during Covid: Oxfam

Wealth of 100 richest Indians grew by Rs 12,97,822 cr during Covid: Oxfam

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

India's 100 top billionaires have seen their fortunes increase by Rs 12,97,822 crore since March last year when the Covid-19 pandemic hit the country and this amount is enough to give 13.8 crore poorest Indians a cheque for Rs 94,045 each.

'Aussie univs are responsible for student safety'

'Aussie univs are responsible for student safety'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Jeffrey R Smart, pro vice-chancellor (International and Recruitment), Swinburne University, Melbourne, talks about education Down Under.

PSV win at Excelsior to close on Eredivisie leaders Ajax

PSV win at Excelsior to close on Eredivisie leaders Ajax

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

Luuk de Jong's early goal set PSV Eindhoven on their way to a 3-1 victory at Excelsior in the Dutch league that moved them to within one point of leaders Ajax Amsterdam

Infosys will get a new chief before I retire: Murthy

Infosys will get a new chief before I retire: Murthy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Infosys chief mentor and chairman N R Narayana Murthy on Tuesday said the company co-founded by him will get his suitable successor well in time before his retirement in August 2011.

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.