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Pandey brothers, 1st Asians to receive Cannes lifetime award

Pandey brothers, 1st Asians to receive Cannes lifetime award

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The brothers, who began their ad journey a decade apart from each other, Piyush in 1979 and Prasoon in 1989, will be the eighth recipient of the award.

No big names in Booker shortlist

No big names in Booker shortlist

Rediff.com22 Sep 2004

Judges for the £ 50,000 prize damned some entries as "rubbish" and "drivel". Led by Chris Smith, former British culture secretary, the judges claimed that "quite a number" of novels entered were surprisingly "bad."

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'Steve was the foremost strategic analyst on South Asia,' remembers Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Murthy 'an incredible man', share a 'warm relationship': Sikka

Murthy 'an incredible man', share a 'warm relationship': Sikka

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Asked about his relationship with the founders, Sikka said: "My relationship with the founders? It is wonderful. I meet Mr Murthy quite frequently...I have always had a heartfelt warm relationship with Mr Murthy, probably meet him 4-5-6 times a year."

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Infy must take cue from Cognizant, opt for share buyback: Pai

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

Pai sought to look at the issue of founders raising questions as shareholder activism.

Israel killed JFK: Vanunu

Israel killed JFK: Vanunu

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

The Israeli whistleblower says Kennedy was assassinated due to "pressure he exerted on then head of government, David Ben-Gurion, to shed light on Dimona's nuclear reactor".

Discovery begins return journey

Discovery begins return journey

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

Space shuttle Discovery began its return to earth as pilot Jim Kelly fired the orbital manoeuvring systems that will put the spacecraft in a trajectory to land here at around 1742 IST. \n\n

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

No one on that glittery occasion could possibly have imagined that the Chinese were conspiring to invade India, nor could anyone have predicted that the seemingly benign Dalai Lama was plotting to flee Tibet and seek asylum in India. A fascinating excerpt from Sukanya Rahman's must-read Dancing In The Family: The Extraordinary Story Of The First Family Of Indian Classical Dance.

How Congress can redefine party politics

How Congress can redefine party politics

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

'There is no meritocracy or at least there is none that is visible and transparent.' 'The Congress has two opportunities to change this,' says Aakar Patel.

US teen indicted for joining Islamic State

US teen indicted for joining Islamic State

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

An American teen has been indicted on charges of joining the Islamic State, the terrorist organisation that has captured a large part of Syria and Iraq and has threatened regional peace.

Kalpana Chawla, Columbia crew remembered

Kalpana Chawla, Columbia crew remembered

Rediff.com1 Feb 2004

People from all over the United States are congregating in their localities and neighbourhood to remember the brave astronauts who lost their lives on Feb 1 last year.

UAE surprised at Biden's suggestion it backed jihadists, asks for clarification

UAE surprised at Biden's suggestion it backed jihadists, asks for clarification

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

A surprised United Arab Emirates has asked US Vice President Joe Biden to clarify his statement after he suggested that America's Middle Eastern allies were partly to blame for aiding the Islamic State militant group.

Former top US diplomat urges Obama for early meeting with Modi

Former top US diplomat urges Obama for early meeting with Modi

Rediff.com16 May 2014

A former top American diplomat, considered to be the architect of the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal, on Friday urged US President Barack Obama to reach out to India's prime minister-designate Narendra Modi for an early meeting.

All you need to know about Champions League final

All you need to know about Champions League final

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Facts and figures ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between holders Real Madrid and Liverpool in Kiev:

As Ritika Suri quits Infosys, Sikka faces drain at the top

As Ritika Suri quits Infosys, Sikka faces drain at the top

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

She was among the key executives brought in by Sikka from SAP and was overseeing large deals

Narayana Murthy's biggest regret: Quitting Infosys in 2014

Narayana Murthy's biggest regret: Quitting Infosys in 2014

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

A lot of my decisions are based on idealism, says N R Narayana Murthy

Chhetri, Bala Devi named AIFF Player of Year

Chhetri, Bala Devi named AIFF Player of Year

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

National football team captain Sunil Chhetri and Women's national team striker Bala Devi, were named the 'AIFF 2014 Player of the Year' and '2014 AIFF Woman Footballer of the Year', respectively.

China arrays aerial firepower along Indian border

China arrays aerial firepower along Indian border

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Overall, the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has focused on building ground-based air defense networks and network-centric operations rather than trying to match the Indian Air Force (IAF) in terms of straight fighter numbers along the border. All air assets fall under the Western Theater Command of the PLA, the largest geographic region of China's five military theater commands.

Did George W take drugs?

Did George W take drugs?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2004

Tata Steel, StanChart praised, prodded on AIDS

Tata Steel, StanChart praised, prodded on AIDS

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

The Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS hailed its expansion from 17 to 114 companies and praised member firms like Standard Chartered Bank PLC, Tata Steel and Daimler-Chrysler.\n

Pradhan discusses LNG imports with US counterpart

Pradhan discusses LNG imports with US counterpart

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Pradhan met Energy Secretary Rick Perry during an unscheduled trip to the US Capitol and discussed energy cooperation between India and the US, Indian investment in Liquefied natural gas and shale sectors, and the possibility of the US exporting LNG to India from early next year.

'Even in his bullying there was so much love'

'Even in his bullying there was so much love'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Rishi Kapoor passed into the ages on April 30.

NASA invites Patiala students to design Moon city

NASA invites Patiala students to design Moon city

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

18 students of Budha Dal Public School and Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology have earned the distinction of becoming the first Indian team ever to qualify for the Space Settlement Design Competition at NASA.

Poll shows Jindal leading Louisiana race

Poll shows Jindal leading Louisiana race

Rediff.com1 Nov 2003

The Indian American Republican has 49 per cent compared to Blanco's 38 per cent in the poll by Verne Kennedy of Market Research Insight of Pensacola, Fla.

Poll shows Jindal leading Louisiana race

Poll shows Jindal leading Louisiana race

Rediff.com31 Oct 2003

The Indian American Republican has 49 per cent compared to Blanco's 38 per cent in the poll by Verne Kennedy of Market Research Insight of Pensacola, Fla.

Senna's death left indelible mark

Senna's death left indelible mark

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

Search for Columbia debris on

Search for Columbia debris on

Rediff.com2 Feb 2003

Debris has been tracked in a 500-square mile area but could be scattered over a region three times that.

First Daughters of politics: Ivanka Trump is no first, but...

First Daughters of politics: Ivanka Trump is no first, but...

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

For all the controversy, the concept of prominent First Children is not novel in democracies. So why is Donald Trump's daughter different and discomfiting?

Have a 'blooming' time at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Have a 'blooming' time at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

For those who aren't lucky enough to visit the iconic grounds, here's a stroll through the beautiful gardens.

Senate confirms Kenneth Juster as US ambassador to India

Senate confirms Kenneth Juster as US ambassador to India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Juster, 62, is an old India hand who played a key role in the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

Blackwill to return to academic career

Blackwill to return to academic career

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

Considered a close associate of US President George W Bush, his appointment was seen as a measure of the importance Bush attached to improving relations with India.

Atwal wins Malaysian Open

Atwal wins Malaysian Open

Rediff.com23 Feb 2003

The Indian ace held off a stiff challenge from Retief Goosen to claim his second European title.

Arvind Subramanian likely to be chief economic advisor

Arvind Subramanian likely to be chief economic advisor

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Noted economist Arvind Subramanian is favoured as the choice for the government's Chief Economic Advisor (CEA).

WhatsApp is the favoured tool for spreading poison

WhatsApp is the favoured tool for spreading poison

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

'Over 200 million Indians use WhatsApp, including many who use no other form of social media.' 'WhatsApp has been used to propagate all sorts of fake news and misinformation.' 'In the past six months or so, WhatsApp has been the core enabler of many instances of lynching,' points out Devangshu Datta.

12 reasons we'll miss Michelle Obama, the fashion icon

12 reasons we'll miss Michelle Obama, the fashion icon

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

A risk-taker, she'll always be remembered for her unforgettable style and daring fashion choices as a First Lady.

Top-level rejig at Diageo management

Top-level rejig at Diageo management

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Diageo Western Europe President John Kennedy would will take responsibility for Russia, Eastern Europe and Turkey as President, Diageo Europe.

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

The US Nexus: India Must be Careful

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Indians at large harbour a notion that their country is cherrypicking out of the American basket of goodies, but the policymakers in Delhi and the political leadership are well aware that it can only be a pipe dream since a military alliance with a superpower is a profound irrevocable commitment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.