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Boston Globe threatens closure

Boston Globe threatens closure

Rediff.com4 May 2009

The Boston Globe has been looking for $20 million in labour concessions, including about $10 million from the Boston Newspaper Guild, the largest union that represents Globe employees. Negotiations between The New York Times Company and the Boston Newspaper Guild over concessions that could avert the closure of The Boston Globe apparently reached Sunday's midnight deadline without a deal.

Mitt Romney calls Donald Trump a 'phoney' and a 'fraud'

Mitt Romney calls Donald Trump a 'phoney' and a 'fraud'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

US Republican front runner Donald Trump on Thursday came under a brutal attack from party's former presidential nominee Mitt Romney who called him "phony and a fraud".

Trump confirms Hamza bin Laden's death in US op

Trump confirms Hamza bin Laden's death in US op

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The confirmation of Hamza's death has come more than a month after the US media reported that he was killed, citing the US intelligence officials.

Sale-leaseback:<I>NYT</I> in talks with W P Carey

Sale-leaseback:NYT in talks with W P Carey

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

The Times group is in talks with W P Carey and Company that specialises in sale-lease deal, the New York Times said, adding under the deal, the group would sell the 19 floors it currently occupies in the building except those six, it leases to other tenants. The company would continue to occupy and manage its floors and would have the right to buy back the space at a predetermined price when a 10-year-lease expires, company's spokeswoman Catherine J Mathis said.

Russian officials acknowledge doping conspiracy: NYT

Russian officials acknowledge doping conspiracy: NYT

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Russian anti-doping officials have for the first time acknowledged a massive doping conspiracy in their country that has rocked world sport, the New York Times reported on Tuesday.

Weinstein accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl in 2002

Weinstein accused of sexually assaulting 16-year-old girl in 2002

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

The woman claimed she met Weinstein at an event, and then three days later, went to his apartment in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan for what she believed was a business lunch.

There will be no Literature Nobel this year

There will be no Literature Nobel this year

Rediff.com4 May 2018

Embroiled in a bruising controversy in the shadow of the #MeToo campaign, the Swedish Academy has postponed the 2018 award until next year, when it will name two winners.

PHOTOS: Hundreds storm US embassy in Baghdad

PHOTOS: Hundreds storm US embassy in Baghdad

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

Protesters attacked what they deemed to be US' disproportionate response -- the killing of 24 militiamen on Sunday in retaliation for the death of an American contractor on Friday.

US-Russia relationship 'worse' than Cold War era: Trump

US-Russia relationship 'worse' than Cold War era: Trump

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

Trump also warned Russia that it should "get ready" for missiles to be fired at its ally Syria, in response to an alleged chemical attack.

Biden closes in on magical number of 270

Biden closes in on magical number of 270

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Biden -- who bagged 253 seats as against Trump's 213 -- appeared to be nearing the magical figure of 270 of the 538 electoral college votes.

Is Apple making a smart watch?

Is Apple making a smart watch?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

Apple Inc is experimenting with the design of a device similar to a wristwatch that would operate on the same platform as the iPhone and would be made with curved glass, according to the New York Times.

Trump or Biden? It's D-Day for America

Trump or Biden? It's D-Day for America

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Americans will give their final verdict, either giving incumbent Donald Trump another four years or bestowing reins to Democratic former Vice President Joe Biden.

IOC reviewing Games scenarios, cancellation not among them: Bach

IOC reviewing Games scenarios, cancellation not among them: Bach

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

The International Olympic Committee is considering various scenarios for the Tokyo Games amid the coronavirus pandemic but cancellation is not one of them, IOC President Thomas Bach said

Anil wants apology, besides Rs 10K cr as damages

Anil wants apology, besides Rs 10K cr as damages

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Besides seeking damages worth Rs 10,000 crore (Rs 100 billion), Anil Ambani has demanded an apology from elder brother Mukesh and others named by him in a defamation suit filed in the Bombay high court.

Trump slams FBI for failing to stop leaks to media

Trump slams FBI for failing to stop leaks to media

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Trump's public criticism of the FBI was a rare one that has not been seen in the past.

What did Akshay, Hrithik, Ranveer, Ranbir do on Sunday?

What did Akshay, Hrithik, Ranveer, Ranbir do on Sunday?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

What does Bollywood do on a holiday?

Airborne coronavirus: 'Wear mask for longer time'

Airborne coronavirus: 'Wear mask for longer time'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'People need not panic over new research findings that coronavirus is airborne as studies cited by a group of over 200 scientists only convey it can be 'at least temporarily' in air'

Osama bin Laden's son Hamza dead, says US media

Osama bin Laden's son Hamza dead, says US media

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The US State Department had identified him as a "Specially Designated Global Terrorist" in January 2017.

Clubhouse's Challenge to Facebook/Twitter

Clubhouse's Challenge to Facebook/Twitter

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Like the other platforms, the Clubhouse will have more users in India than anywhere else because of the interest we have in knowing what others are doing and in letting others know about our activities, predicts T P Sreenivasan.

<I>NYT</I> to buy <I>Deccan Chronicle</I> arm pie

NYT to buy Deccan Chronicle arm pie

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

The five per cent stake acquisition would be subject to statutory approvals and respective board approvals, the company added. Earlier, Deccan Chronicle was reported to be in the lookout for selling 5 to 8 per cent in Sieger Solutions, the owner of the Deccan Chargers IPL team to a strategic investor.

US Open will factor maternity leave into seedings

US Open will factor maternity leave into seedings

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Serena Williams was unseeded at the French Open last month due to an extended absence for the birth of her first child but she is not likely to face the same problem at the US Open.

Tomic's appeal against fine rejected in stinging rebuke

Tomic's appeal against fine rejected in stinging rebuke

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Australian Bernard Tomic's appeal to overturn a fine for not playing to "required professional standards" at Wimbledon earlier this month has been denied in a stinging rebuke by the Grand Slam board.

'Never dreamed of it': Indian who became American at Trump event

'Never dreamed of it': Indian who became American at Trump event

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Narayanan said she did not have an opinion about Trump's immigration policies and added that she found out that the ceremony aired during the Republican Convention "only when an excited friend called her later that night and told her she was on television," the report said.

Kennedys spurn Clinton, back Obama

Kennedys spurn Clinton, back Obama

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

The Kennedys have put their considerable clout behind Barack Obama's campaign to be the first coloured man to be President of the United States of America.

Spicer resigns as White House press secretary

Spicer resigns as White House press secretary

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

Spicer told the president he vehemently disagreed with his choice for a new WH communication director.

What the world expects from Biden

What the world expects from Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Indian Army reached a new low in Kashmir: NYT on man tied to jeep

Indian Army reached a new low in Kashmir: NYT on man tied to jeep

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

The editorial said, "Such posturing will only doom Kashmir to a deadly spiral, where more brutal military tactics will feed more despair and more militancy".

Trump calls Comey a 'leaker', claims 'complete vindication'

Trump calls Comey a 'leaker', claims 'complete vindication'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Comey confessed that he leaked the information about his interaction with the US president.

This comedian has been recreating red carpet looks with trash

This comedian has been recreating red carpet looks with trash

Rediff.com10 May 2018

You can call him the master of Instagram parodies.

So what's our fashion forward PM wearing?

So what's our fashion forward PM wearing?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ups his style ante for the Obama visit.

'Use your privilege to make someone's life better'

'Use your privilege to make someone's life better'

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, artist Debjyoti Saha's animation video on the migrant crises struck a chord with many who shared it all over the Internet.

<I>Boston Globe</I> to lose 55 jobs to India

Boston Globe to lose 55 jobs to India

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

The New York Times Company, which owns the Boston Globe, had recently announced the elimination of more than 120 jobs at the Boston Globe. Of these, 55 jobs in advertising finance will be outsourced to India.

Exclusive! 'ISI kept Osama as asset, knows where Mullah Omar is'

Exclusive! 'ISI kept Osama as asset, knows where Mullah Omar is'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

'Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence ran a special desk that was concerned solely with handling Osama as an intelligence asset... Some dream that the Taliban's flag will fly again over Kabul... Musharraf was aware of the plans to assassinate Benazir and did nothing...' New York Times reporter Carlotta Gall, author of the stunning new book The Wrong Enemy: America in Afghanistan, speaks to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa in an exclusive interview.

The Most Controversial VMA Moments

The Most Controversial VMA Moments

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Madonna kissing Britney, and much more...

Chennai turns 375: 10 reasons you should visit it! Like now!

Chennai turns 375: 10 reasons you should visit it! Like now!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

What makes Chennai among the top 52 destinations to visit in 2014 according to New York Times? Lakshmi Sharath lists out ten reasons.

NYPD shuts squad spying on Muslims

NYPD shuts squad spying on Muslims

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The New York police has disbanded a controversial unit that conducted surveillance on Muslim neighbourhoods and monitored the daily lives of people from the community to detect terror plots.

Golden Globes: Black Lives Matter!

Golden Globes: Black Lives Matter!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'Stories can change people.' 'But there's a story we have been afraid to see and hear about ourselves in this industry.' 'A story about which voices we respect and elevate, and which we tune out.' 'Story about who's offered a seat at the table and who is kept out of the rooms where the decisions are made.'

Pakistan recognition for Israel in exchange for F-35 jets?

Pakistan recognition for Israel in exchange for F-35 jets?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

It is well known that Israel would welcome a diplomatic relationship with Pakistan and feelings of a section of the Pakistani military were likewise.

Bautista Agut slams decision to close roof during Djokovic semi-final

Bautista Agut slams decision to close roof during Djokovic semi-final

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

'Everybody knows that they could wait a little bit, no? It was an unfortunate decision.'

PIOs aiding fight against COVID-19 among '2020 Great Immigrants'

PIOs aiding fight against COVID-19 among '2020 Great Immigrants'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Pulitzer Prize-winning author and oncologist Siddhartha Mukherjee, and Professor of Economics at Harvard University Raj Chetty have been named by the Carnegie Corporation of New York as '2020 Great Immigrants' honourees, the Corporation said in a statement on Wednesday.