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Trump to travel to Brussels for NATO summit in May

Trump to travel to Brussels for NATO summit in May

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Trump's trip to Brussels would be his first overseas visit after he was sworn-in.

It's a plane with a difference

It's a plane with a difference

Rediff.com2 May 2012

In October 2005, EVA Air launched a campaign with Japanese company Sanrio to create the "Hello Kitty Jet," featuring the popular Japanese character.

360,000 cards hacked in May cyber attack: Citigroup

360,000 cards hacked in May cyber attack: Citigroup

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

In a statement issued late on Wednesday night, Citigroup said, "A total of 360,083 North America Citi-branded credit cards were affected. Only accounts issued in the US were impacted."

Indian found dead in Dallas apartment

Indian found dead in Dallas apartment

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

A 28-year old Indian, identified as a native of Visakhapatnam, was found dead in his apartment in Dallas by police authorities, according to information with an Indian-American organisation.

What made Ted such a BIG hit!

What made Ted such a BIG hit!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

One of the many reasons Ted is hugely popular is that it is a comedy with a heart.

Hacked! Thousands of Citi card customers' data

Hacked! Thousands of Citi card customers' data

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Computer hackers have breached Citigroup's computer network and have accessed data related to hundreds of thousands of its card customers, the Financial Times said.

20 cities with the longest working hours

20 cities with the longest working hours

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

In terms of working hours, Asian cities still lead the field with an average of 2,154 hours annually, followed by Africa with 2,138 hours, the Middle East with 2,023 hours and South America with 1,989 hours.

Apartment rentals are highest in these 20 cities

Apartment rentals are highest in these 20 cities

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Eastern Europe and Africa have the most favourable housing conditions.

Here's what you need to know about betting in tennis

Here's what you need to know about betting in tennis

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Tennis accounted for nearly three quarters of all the suspicious betting alerts issued last year, the European Sport Security Association (ESSA) said in a report published on Thursday.

How did the richest Indians fare in 2011?

How did the richest Indians fare in 2011?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Overall financial wealth of high net worth individuals fell across all regions in 2011.

Rail fares are the highest in these 20 cities

Rail fares are the highest in these 20 cities

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

It costs most to travel by bus, tram or subway, taxi and train in Western Europe and North America.

Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dead

Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dead

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

46 is no age to die.

PIX: Kailash Kher visits the Facebook offices!

PIX: Kailash Kher visits the Facebook offices!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

If these pictures are any indication, the ace singer-songwriter had one helluva time while at the headquarters too!

Tourists will flock to London for Olympics

Tourists will flock to London for Olympics

Rediff.com30 May 2012

London will be packed during the summer Olympics as the number of overseas visitors rises and Britons postpone holiday plans to stay home for the games, a study said on Wednesday.

Air route in India among busiest in the world

Air route in India among busiest in the world

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Number of people travelling between Asia and North America, and between Asia and Europe grew by nine per cent from 2010 to 2011.

Sahara buys controlling stake in New York's Plaza Hotel

Sahara buys controlling stake in New York's Plaza Hotel

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Israeli businessman Yitzhak Tshuva, who controls the Elad Group, has sold his 60 per cent stake in the Plaza Hotel, a report in the Israeli daily newspaper Haaretz said.

China virus toll rises to 1,770; cases up to 70,500

China virus toll rises to 1,770; cases up to 70,500

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said international experts were now on the ground in China to understand the outbreak and inform the next steps in the global response.

'Shooting of Indian student in Boston NOT a hate crime'

'Shooting of Indian student in Boston NOT a hate crime'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

A 24-year-old Indian student, who was found dead near the Boston University campus, was not the victim of a hate crime and his killing appears to be an isolated incident, a prominent Indian-American organisation has said. Odisha native K Seshadri Rao, a student at Boston University's Graduate School of Management, was shot in the head and leg in the early hours of April 19.

Srikant Datar, 2nd Indian to be named Dean of Harvard Business School

Srikant Datar, 2nd Indian to be named Dean of Harvard Business School

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Eminent Indian-origin academician Srikant Datar has been named as Dean of Harvard Business School, succeeding Nitin Nohria and becoming the second consecutive dean hailing from India to lead the prestigious 112-year-old institution. Datar, an alumnus of University of Bombay and Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, is the Arthur Lowes Dickinson Professor of Business Administration and the senior associate dean for University Affairs at Harvard Business School (HBS). He will assume charge as the school's next dean on January 1, president Larry Bacow said.

Toyota recalls 369,000 vehicles in Japan, US, Europe Tokyo

Toyota recalls 369,000 vehicles in Japan, US, Europe Tokyo

Rediff.com4 Sep 2013

The Japanese carmaker also said on Wednesday it was separately recalling around 169,000 vehicles including the Lexus GS350 and IS350 due to a problem in the engine assembly process.

With Pandit Jasraj's passing, heaven has become richer

With Pandit Jasraj's passing, heaven has become richer

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The mesmerising and familiar image of Pandit Jasraj saying 'Jai Ho' and then raising his hands to mark the beginning of his performances will now remain only in the fond memories of thousands of Jasraj's fans and followers across the globe, remembers Ankur Biplav.

Toronto invites Indian investments

Toronto invites Indian investments

Rediff.com4 May 2011

A visiting trade delegation from Toronto, which met with local entrepreneurs and investors here on Tuesday, said it would focus on attracting investments into information and communication technology, life sciences and renewable energy sectors.

India used British mercenary pilots in fight against LTTE: Book

India used British mercenary pilots in fight against LTTE: Book

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

According to the book, 'Keenie Meenie: The British Mercenaries Who Got Away With War Crimes', authored by UK-based investigative journalist Phil Miller India's secret use of British mercenaries lasted for four months after the Indo-Lanka accord was signed between former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi and then Sri Lankan president Junius Jayewardene in 1987.

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

Experts: Online coaching is the 'new normal'

Experts: Online coaching is the 'new normal'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

While online coaching has become a big hit during the lockdown, the path ahead is not easy, reports Rupesh Dutta.

Ghost Protocol, Puss In Boots set BO records

Ghost Protocol, Puss In Boots set BO records

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

The Descendants and The Artist BO collections have picked up ever since the 2012 nominees were announced.

Five-Year Engagement fights for space alongside Avengers

Five-Year Engagement fights for space alongside Avengers

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

The film will open on April 27 across North America.

Iran tension: Gas prices escalating in US

Iran tension: Gas prices escalating in US

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Gas prices in Texas and elsewhere in the United States have jumped an average 7 cents in recent days after Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz through which 16 million barrels of oil - about a fifth of world's daily oil trade - passes every day.

Don 2 does good business overseas

Don 2 does good business overseas

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Don 2 could end its run abroad with about $8 million.

App that lends voice to text

App that lends voice to text

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

Verbally is an assisted speech solution for the iPad. Its design allows users to communicate quickly and effectively in any setting.

John Carter: First flop of 2012?

John Carter: First flop of 2012?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

One of the reasons the film did not generate hyper interest was that it came a couple of decades after hugely successful films of the same type.

'Post Osama, US-Pak ties to become stronger'

'Post Osama, US-Pak ties to become stronger'

Rediff.com3 May 2011

After the killing of Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden, America's relationship with the Muslim world, and Pakistan in particular, would become stronger, Muslim leaders from the United States have said.

Lorax, Project X score big in the US

Lorax, Project X score big in the US

Rediff.com5 Mar 2012

Here's a look at the US box office.

Another flop for Nicholas Cage in Ghost Rider 2

Another flop for Nicholas Cage in Ghost Rider 2

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

In its first three days, the film made about $22 million,

Will The Artist, Hugo benefit from Oscar win?

Will The Artist, Hugo benefit from Oscar win?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

While The Artist has worked remarkably so far, Hugo is poised to just about break even with the win.

Freida Pinto's Immortals dethrones Spielberg's Tintin

Freida Pinto's Immortals dethrones Spielberg's Tintin

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

This is director Tarsem's first big hit.

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

In a sign of the growing political prominence of Hindus in America, the Trump and Biden campaigns are wooing this religious minority community like never before. Hinduism is the fourth largest faith in the US, representing approximately one per cent of the US population in 2016.

Ex-Dawood aide Ejaz Lakdawala nabbed after 21 yrs on the run

Ex-Dawood aide Ejaz Lakdawala nabbed after 21 yrs on the run

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Lakdawala was apprehended by Mumbai Crime Branch's anti-extortion cell team at the International Airport. He once worked for underworld don Dawood Ibrahim before forming his own gang.

Five Hyderabad youth killed in road mishap in US

Five Hyderabad youth killed in road mishap in US

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Five Indian youth were killed after a deadly accident at the junction of I-35 and I-40 in Oklahoma City, on Friday. The accident happened around 1 am, a release from the Telugu Association of North America said.