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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.

Blatter will not see out term of office says FA's Dyke

Blatter will not see out term of office says FA's Dyke

Rediff.com30 May 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter will not see out his latest term of office following his re-election on Friday because he will be forced to resign, English Football Association chairman Greg Dyke told reporters on Saturday.

Gabbard sues Clinton for defamation over 'Russian asset' comment

Gabbard sues Clinton for defamation over 'Russian asset' comment

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York on Wednesday, has also claimed that Hawaii Democrat Gabbard suffered an economic loss to be proven at trial. "Hillary calling me a 'Russian asset' is not only intended to smear my reputation and derail my campaign for president, it's also intended to silence any voice that dares to speak out against the establishment status quo," Gabbard, 38, said in an email to her supporters explaining the reason for her suing the Democratic nominee in the 2016 presidential elections.

GE global chairman on 3-day visit to India

GE global chairman on 3-day visit to India

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

Jeffrey R Immelt, global chairman of General Electric Company was in New Delhi on Thursday as part of his three-day visit to India

Leading coach Salazar gets four-year ban for doping violations

Leading coach Salazar gets four-year ban for doping violations

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

None of the athletes Salazar has worked with were mentioned in Monday's report.

How GE plans to improve staff health

How GE plans to improve staff health

Rediff.com28 Oct 2009

Jeffrey R Immelt, chairman and chief executive officer of GE kickstarted the initiative.

'The days of tax havens are over'

'The days of tax havens are over'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Switzerland only provided information on tax fraud that led to criminal activity. But the Swiss definition of tax fraud is quite narrow, which means that a false invoice is not a crime. Now, any tax abuse will be covered.

Malinga returns to lead champions Sri Lanka in World T20

Malinga returns to lead champions Sri Lanka in World T20

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Also returning to the 15-man squad, which will also take part in the upcoming Asia Cup tournament before the March 8-April 3 World Twenty20, was all-rounder Angelo Mathews.

Aarkkariyam review

Aarkkariyam review

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Despite its stiffness, in Aarkkariyam, a supernatural glow does shine out of the ordinary.

Sri Lanka face steely England as they fight to survive

Sri Lanka face steely England as they fight to survive

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

With just one win, Sri Lanka are currently at the sixth spot with four points and will have to win rest of their four matches to stay in contention for the semi-final.

Desperate Sri Lanka face tough task against Aus

Desperate Sri Lanka face tough task against Aus

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka have not played a match at the World Cup since June 4, forced to split points with Bangladesh and Pakistan following two washed out games.

Argentina claim last hockey World Cup berth

Argentina claim last hockey World Cup berth

Rediff.com23 Nov 2009

Argentina rallied from two goals down to beat Belgium in the final of the qualifying tournament in Quilmes.

Toure meets FIFA official over racism claim

Toure meets FIFA official over racism claim

Rediff.com28 Oct 2013

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure met a top official with soccer's governing body on Sunday to discuss allegations that he was the victim of racial abuse from fans during a match in Russia in midweek.

No Dark Secrets in a Bureaucratic Note

No Dark Secrets in a Bureaucratic Note

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

'As long as the prime minister's assurances are embodied in the 123 Agreement, we do not need to quarrel with an internal document of the United States.'

Sikka exercised Rs 6.5 crore stock options before quitting

Sikka exercised Rs 6.5 crore stock options before quitting

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

Infosys' first non-founder CEO had been granted 232,329 RSUs at Rs 5 a unit.

Anil Ambani, Spielberg close to deal: WSJ

Anil Ambani, Spielberg close to deal: WSJ

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

Superstar Hollwyood director Steven Spielberg and Anil Ambani are about to sign a deal that will see the ADA Group bankroll Spielberg's DreamWorks SKG with between $500 million to $600 million, The Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday.

Tennis betting panel to review 45 suspect matches

Tennis betting panel to review 45 suspect matches

Rediff.com20 May 2008

A probe has found no systematic or institutional corruption within tennis but new measures are needed to boost the sport's anti-corruption drive, stakeholders said on Monday. The review found 45 professional matches in the past five years that had unusual betting patterns and required further investigation.

'I am ready for any eventuality'

'I am ready for any eventuality'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

In an exclusive interview to NDTV, Jeffrey Immelt, CEO of the $180-billion American giant GE, says he is paranoid and is gearing up for any eventuality.

Sachs's initiative to end poverty

Sachs's initiative to end poverty

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

The fight to end poverty sometimes looks like an industry that depends on the poor's impoverished state for its own survival. Jeffrey Sachs's book End of Poverty is a jolt to shake us out of that rut.

Indian-American scientist wins prestigious prize

Indian-American scientist wins prestigious prize

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

An atmospheric scientist, Ramanathan focuses his research on global climate dynamics, the greenhouse effect, aerosols, clouds, and the earth radiation budget.

After Sushma's tweet storm, Amazon drops Indian flag doormats

After Sushma's tweet storm, Amazon drops Indian flag doormats

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Taking strong exception to Amazon Canada selling doormats depicting the Indian flag, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday asked the e-retailer to withdraw the products and tender an unconditional apology, failing which no official of Amazon will be granted Indian visa and the ones issued earlier will also be rescinded.

India too see big drop in hiring: Survey

India too see big drop in hiring: Survey

Rediff.com9 Dec 2008

The pace of hiring is likely to slow across the world and there will be significant decline in employment outlook in countries like India, Singapore and Taiwan in the coming three months, according to a global staffing services firm Manpower.

Desperate Sri Lanka clash with West Indies in must-win game

Desperate Sri Lanka clash with West Indies in must-win game

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Sri Lanka need to win their final two games, and hope for favourable outcomes in England and Pakistan's next fixtures.

Child labour ban fine but how to feed them

Child labour ban fine but how to feed them

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

Banning children from work is fine only if there is a plan to support them.

2 Spirit Award noms for India

2 Spirit Award noms for India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Vanaja and Irrfan Khan win nominations at the Independent Spirit Awards.

US officers look for WWII planes in Arunachal

US officers look for WWII planes in Arunachal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Two US military officers are on a familiarisation trip to Arunachal Pradesh before a joint Indo-US search next month for wreckage of hundreds of US fighter planes missing in action during World War II in China-Burma-India theatre and their pilots' remains.

Don't restore Haneef visa: Aus

Don't restore Haneef visa: Aus

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

Last month, Judge Jeffrey Spender overturned Andrews' decision to cancel the Indian doctor's work visa on character grounds citing "jurisdictional error" on the part of the minister

Ambani rivalry under Western media scanner

Ambani rivalry under Western media scanner

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

As the time draws closer to the expiry of exclusivity agreement between Rcom and MTN for negotiations, one newspaper after another in Britain and the US is commenting on the eruption of a battle between the two richest brothers in the world. The controversy over the possible deal started with Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries asserting its Right of First Refusal over the younger brother's company with legal notices to Rcom and MTN.

5 inspiring quotes from Jeff Bridges that will change your life

5 inspiring quotes from Jeff Bridges that will change your life

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

The man is easily one of the most deserving of the Cecil B deMille award this year.

Of economists and India's financial woes

Of economists and India's financial woes

Rediff.com17 May 2008

One should be careful when taking advice from experts, and not suspend one's own judgment.

Kevin Rudd sworn in as Australia's prime minister

Kevin Rudd sworn in as Australia's prime minister

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Labour party leader Kevin Rudd, who swept to power nine days ago routing the coalition led by Conservative prime minister John Howard, was on Monday officially sworn in as Australia's 26th prime minister.

Feyenoord manage to hold Ajax

Feyenoord manage to hold Ajax

Rediff.com21 Sep 2008

Jon Dahl Tomasson converted an 86th-minute penalty to salvage a point for Feyenoord in a 2-2 draw against arch rivals Ajax Amsterdam in the Dutch league on Sunday.

5 deadliest school shootings in US history

5 deadliest school shootings in US history

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

After each massacre, survivors and witnesses have echoed the words "no more" - yet mass shootings have continued to plague the United States. In fact, shootings only have continued to increase over the past few years. The shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Florida is the 18th attack in a school in 2018 alone. Below are some of the worst US school shootings in the last 20 years.

Union slams FIFA and demands player involvement in reforms

Union slams FIFA and demands player involvement in reforms

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

The general secretary of the world players' union FIFPro has blasted FIFA.

Infosys imposes Rs 5-lakh fine on CEO

Infosys imposes Rs 5-lakh fine on CEO

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Software services firm Infosys Technologies has imposed a fine on its chief executive officer S 'Kris' Gopalakrishnan and an independent director Jeffrey Sean Lehman for violating company rules.

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to retire within 12 months

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to retire within 12 months

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Microsoft Corp said on Friday that Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer would retire within the next 12 months, once it has selected a successor, sending its shares up almost 9 per cent.

Hillary Clinton to keynote Pan-IIT conference

Hillary Clinton to keynote Pan-IIT conference

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

GE CEO Jeffrey Immelt and Vodafone CEO Arun Sarin will also keynote the Indian Institute of Technology 2007 Global Alumni Conference titled 'Transforming the World through Technology' in California next month.

Should I fire my client?

Should I fire my client?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

India may buy American amphibious warship

India may buy American amphibious warship

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

A logistics support agreement is in the final stages, said top Pentagon officials now on a visit to the country.

Cameron promotes Shrek 3 in Japan

Cameron promotes Shrek 3 in Japan

Rediff.com29 May 2007

The cast and crew of the new Shrek movie attend the Japanese premiere on May 28.