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Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan's new role

Starbucks CEO Laxman Narasimhan's new role

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

Starbucks' new Indian-origin CEO Laxman Narasimhan has said he will work as a barista once a month in stores to stay close to the company's culture, customers, challenges and opportunities.

'I will win this thing' Tiafoe vows after US Open defeat

'I will win this thing' Tiafoe vows after US Open defeat

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

An emotional Frances Tiafoe promised to one day hoist the US Open trophy after his Cinderella story came to a premature end on Friday with a semi-final loss to Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz.

Did Sinead O'Connor Die By Suicide?

Did Sinead O'Connor Die By Suicide?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Sinead O'Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter, became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music.

The Fabelmans Review: Spielberg At His Best!

The Fabelmans Review: Spielberg At His Best!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Spielberg was born with a camera in his eye. And this one movie, he'd been recording all his life, observes Sukanya Verma.

Keeravaani's Gracious Act At Golden Globes

Keeravaani's Gracious Act At Golden Globes

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The composer thanked other artists for the making of the song.

Barack Obama tests positive for COVID-19

Barack Obama tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

The former US president urges fellow Americans to get vaccinated.

Golden Globe Movies Now On OTT!

Golden Globe Movies Now On OTT!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Zombies, multiverse, tragedy, Japanese culinary traditions, you'll find it aplenty on OTT this week.

India abstains from UN rights panel vote on Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang

India abstains from UN rights panel vote on Uyghurs in China's Xinjiang

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

India on Thursday abstained from voting on a draft resolution in the UN Human Rights Council on holding a debate on the human rights situation in China's restive Xinjiang region.

Over 2.5 lakh people saw Queen's lying in state: Report

Over 2.5 lakh people saw Queen's lying in state: Report

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

An estimated over 250,000 people saw British Queen Elizabeth II lying in state in London when her coffin was displayed for public viewing for a little over four days before the funeral, according to a report on Tuesday.

Sindhu pulls out of World Championships following stress fracture

Sindhu pulls out of World Championships following stress fracture

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

India's star shuttler P V Sindhu pulled out of the upcoming BWF World Championships on Saturday following a stress fracture on her left foot.

The FUNNIEST ANIMAL PIX!

The FUNNIEST ANIMAL PIX!

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

The winning photos of the Animal Friends Comedy Pet Photo Awards 2022.

India Open: Srikanth, Sen, Prannoy drawn in tough pool

India Open: Srikanth, Sen, Prannoy drawn in tough pool

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

None of the other three quarters boast of such a strong star cast but there would be a few mouth-watering opening round clashes to look forward to.

OTT Shows To Binge Watch On New Year Eve

OTT Shows To Binge Watch On New Year Eve

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Star journalists, spies, super dogs -- end the year with a bang binge watching all the latest offerings on OTT this week.

10 Best Moments From The Oscars

10 Best Moments From The Oscars

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

A glimpse of the Pathaan star exuded more glamour than a room full of Hollywood put together.

Golden Globes: Meet The Red Carpet Divas

Golden Globes: Meet The Red Carpet Divas

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The 80th Annual Golden Globe awards saw Hollywood's A-set at their glamorous best.

Tiger Woods, Obama, Phelps lead tributes to Serena

Tiger Woods, Obama, Phelps lead tributes to Serena

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Michelle Obama and tennis great Billie Jean King led the tributes to Serena Williams

Reorient Islam to China, be patriotic, China tells Muslims

Reorient Islam to China, be patriotic, China tells Muslims

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

A top leader of the ruling Communist Party has asked China's over 25 million Muslims to "uphold the banner of patriotism" and reorient Islam to adapt to Chinese conditions, amid Beijing's diplomatic offensive to counter a damning UN report accusing it of serious human rights violations against Uygur Muslims.

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

Yes, India Shone At The Oscars, But....

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

India is shining, although I will argue that it is a temporary acceptance until India once again makes a mega-successful film like RRR or another beautiful, moving, documentary like The Elephant Whisperers, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Glitter, Glamour, Pops of Colour rule the ramp!

Glitter, Glamour, Pops of Colour rule the ramp!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

This elegant collection will make you sit up and take note.

Three attempts and 13 years later, Sindhu tastes gold at CWG

Three attempts and 13 years later, Sindhu tastes gold at CWG

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Sindhu had won a gold in the mixed team event at the CWG in 2018, but a medal in singles has eluded her since her Games debut.

BAFTA Nominations: RRR Out, All That Breathes In

BAFTA Nominations: RRR Out, All That Breathes In

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

This comes as a rare miss for RRR, which bagged a Golden Globe for Best Original Song for the song Naatu Naatu and Critics Choice Awards for Best Foreign Language film and Best Song.

Jinping visits Xinjiang, says Islam in China must be Chinese in orientation

Jinping visits Xinjiang, says Islam in China must be Chinese in orientation

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

During his four-day tour of the region which started on July 12, Xi met with officials.

UN rights chief slams US top court's abortion ruling, says it's anti-women

UN rights chief slams US top court's abortion ruling, says it's anti-women

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

In the historic ruling on Friday, the US Supreme Court decided by six votes to three to overturn the 50-year-old Roe v Wade judgement that guaranteed access to abortion across the country.

Michelle Obama's Indian shopping list!

Michelle Obama's Indian shopping list!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Mrs O, if you're listening, we've saved you the trouble of compiling a shopping list. Here's what you simply have to take home with you when you visit our lovely country!

Sindhu, Prannoy enter Swiss Open semifinals

Sindhu, Prannoy enter Swiss Open semifinals

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Sindhu made short work of fifth seed Michelle Li of Canada 21-10, 21-19 in 36 minutes

China wades into Prophet row, says 'religions should co-exist'

China wades into Prophet row, says 'religions should co-exist'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

China on Monday waded into the furore over the controversial remarks by two now-suspended Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries against Prophet Mohammed, expressing the hope that the incident can be properly managed.

India vs Pakistan at MCG sells out in five minutes

India vs Pakistan at MCG sells out in five minutes

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The allocations for the India vs Pakistan match were sold within five minutes of going on sale.

Golden Globes: Top 10 Moments

Golden Globes: Top 10 Moments

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Following a year of pandemic prompted no-show and another of backlash for its staggering lack of representation, the Golden Globes felt more atonement than awards ceremony in its 80th iteration.

Walmart invites Indian sellers to join its US marketplace

Walmart invites Indian sellers to join its US marketplace

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

Retail giant Walmart on Thursday said it is inviting select Indian sellers to join Walmart marketplace, a curated sellers community that serves more than 120 million US shoppers each month. India is already one of the top sourcing markets for Walmart and the retail major has set an ambitious goal of exporting $10 billion from India each year by 2027. "This initiative expands on over 20 years of Walmart's engagement with Indian exporters," said a statement from Walmart. Walmart is seeking new sellers from India as part of a global drive to attract international sellers and expand the marketplace's product assortment.

Thousands queue to pay their respects to Queen

Thousands queue to pay their respects to Queen

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

A ceremonial procession is scheduled for Wednesday afternoon that will see the coffin travel in a gun carriage from Buckingham Palace to the Palace of Westminster, or the Houses of Parliament building.

Thailand Open: Srikanth, Sindhu advance but Saina, Prannoy exit

Thailand Open: Srikanth, Sindhu advance but Saina, Prannoy exit

Rediff.com18 May 2022

The Indian men's team, led by Srikanth, had beaten powerhouse and 14-time champions Indonesia in the final to win the country's maiden Thomas Cup title on Sunday.

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Downton Abbey, Back Once More

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Downton Abbey: A New Era premiered at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York on May 15. Guess who was there to celebrate?

PICS: Alcaraz, Ruud to clash for US Open crown, No. 1 spot

PICS: Alcaraz, Ruud to clash for US Open crown, No. 1 spot

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Norway's Casper Ruud harnessed his mighty forehand to reach his second Grand Slam final this year by beating Russia's Karen Khachanov 7-6(5), 6-2, 5-7, 6-2 at the US Open, keeping alive his hopes of reaching the top of the world rankings.

US-orchestrated UN report on Uygur Muslims illegal, null and void: China

US-orchestrated UN report on Uygur Muslims illegal, null and void: China

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

The UN report stated that China has committed to "other predominantly Muslim communities" in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region

Michelle Obama's outfit criticised: Fashion news!

Michelle Obama's outfit criticised: Fashion news!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

Welcome to the weekly fashion round-up, where we bring you the latest on supermodels, style, designers and everything in-between!

China terms crackdown in Xinjiang as 'counter terrorism'

China terms crackdown in Xinjiang as 'counter terrorism'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

China on Saturday maintained silence on India's abstention at the voting at the UNHRC on the human rights situation in Xinjiang

Shuttlers look inward for motivation at Games

Shuttlers look inward for motivation at Games

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

While the top names in badminton haven't openly discussed mental health and wellbeing issues in the way that gymnast Simone Biles and tennis player Naomi Osaka have done of late, Olympic expectations nonetheless weigh heavily on some.

Biden, Harris pay respects to US military at Arlington Cemetery

Biden, Harris pay respects to US military at Arlington Cemetery

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

United States President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.

Honey for fasting Modi from Michelle's kitchen garden?

Honey for fasting Modi from Michelle's kitchen garden?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

In view of Prime Minister Narendra Modi observing the Navratri fast during his United States visit, the White House on Wednesday said this is unlikely to be an issue as they respectfully accommodate the practices of visitors.

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Tokyo Games: STUNNING Pix!

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.