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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.

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India in Feb-March next year

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India in Feb-March next year

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The postponed FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in India was on Tuesday rescheduled to next year from February 17 to March 7 after the world body made a "thorough assessment" of the situation arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held from November 2 to 21 this year but was postponed last month due to the coronavirus outbreak, which brought global sports activities to a grinding halt.

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.

Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dead

Cranberries singer Dolores O'Riordan dead

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

46 is no age to die.

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.

Infosys readies new global delivery model

Infosys readies new global delivery model

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Experts said this would not only reduce Infosys' dependence on the H1B visa, which has seen increased restrictions under the current US administration. It will also help the company in building an employee pyramid for its future operations.

Oscar buzz for Spielberg-Reliance combo The Help

Oscar buzz for Spielberg-Reliance combo The Help

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

Even if The Help flops abroad, it will surely be a profitable film because of its (comparatively speaking) low cost and a solid run in America and Canada.

Manufacturing sees $18.6 bn M&A deals

Manufacturing sees $18.6 bn M&A deals

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

India and Russia present great opportunities to foreign companies.

Islamic scholar speaks on Ground Zero mosque row

Islamic scholar speaks on Ground Zero mosque row

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The controversy about the construction of a mosque near Ground Zero "has highlighted the inner strength of America's pluralist society as well as the raw sentiments of some politicians," according to Srinagar-born Professor Sayyid M Syeed, national director of the Office for Interfaith and Community Alliances of the Islamic society of North America.

Cities with world's highest and lowest carbon emission

Cities with world's highest and lowest carbon emission

Rediff.com14 Apr 2011

Many European cities have less than half the emissions per person of many cities in North America.

Breaking Dawn breaks box office records in US

Breaking Dawn breaks box office records in US

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

The film will release in India next week.

Britain's Harry delays plans to Canada amid royal split talks

Britain's Harry delays plans to Canada amid royal split talks

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

The UK and Canadian governments are among those being consulted by royal aides to work out a solution after Harry and Meghan, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, announced their decision to step back as senior royals and assume more financially independent roles while dividing their time between Britain and North America.

Dr Reddy's Q1 Net up 52.49% at Rs 550 cr

Dr Reddy's Q1 Net up 52.49% at Rs 550 cr

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

DRL launched four new products in North America during the previous quarter.

India may become hub of global drug trade

India may become hub of global drug trade

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

India has become a hub of drugs and is an attractive trans-shipment area for heroin bound for Europe, Africa, Southeast Asia and North America despite constant efforts by governments at all levels to combat this sort of crime, a United States report has said.

Engineering exports to cross $50 bn this fiscal

Engineering exports to cross $50 bn this fiscal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Engineering exports grew by 61 per cent to $38.80 billion during the April-December period this fiscal from $24.08 billion in the same period last year.

Rolls-Royce aims to sell 100 cars in India this yr

Rolls-Royce aims to sell 100 cars in India this yr

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Youngest customer for Rolls- Royce is a 26-year-old-Indian.

Muslim convention in US discusses Ayodhya

Muslim convention in US discusses Ayodhya

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Pluralism, democracy and minority rights were the focus of discussion at the American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin's two-day 20th annual convention, held in Detroit.

'Without guidelines, lawyers can't do much'

'Without guidelines, lawyers can't do much'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

Leaving the United States is the only solution left, felt Sheela Murthy of the Baltimore, Maryland-based Murthy Law Firm, for students of Tri-Valley University, who have been running from one university to another and from one attorney to another since federal authorities raided and shut down the college on January 19.

The Lion King blu-ray hits stores worldwide tomorrow

The Lion King blu-ray hits stores worldwide tomorrow

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

The high definition Blu-ray and Blu-ray 3D editions of the classic film about friendship and family ties, is expected to be a chart topper not only this week but for several weeks ahead.

Dolphin Tale set to become a sleeper hit

Dolphin Tale set to become a sleeper hit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

It opened with $20 million, and word of mouth publicity for the film is so strong that it could be around for more than two months.

TCS chief on growth prospects and hiring plans

TCS chief on growth prospects and hiring plans

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

'One of the strategies is to pick deals carefully. That means looking at sectors like energy, banking, insurance and also doing outsourcing.'

Critics snubbed, Hangover II becomes a massive hit

Critics snubbed, Hangover II becomes a massive hit

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Hangover Part II, has grossed about $145 million worldwide in just three days.

Jet Airways offers rail link from Brussels to Paris

Jet Airways offers rail link from Brussels to Paris

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Passengers can book the combined plane-train journey as a single ticket.

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

As a model of transport, the A380 strikes a parallel -- a shared fragility -- with giant container ships, observes Shyam G Menon.

World's top consumers of electricity

World's top consumers of electricity

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

At the world level, electricity consumption fell by 1.5 per cent.

Film on Facebook heats up Oscar race

Film on Facebook heats up Oscar race

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

The Social Network is on its way to become a huge box office hit as well.

Touring the office, Anil Kapoor-style!

Touring the office, Anil Kapoor-style!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2011

Here's what your favourite celebrities have been up to.

Only Modi can do this

Only Modi can do this

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

Only a leader with sufficient moral authority with voters can pull off such experiments, notes T N Ninan.

PIX: Players sleepless, mentally exhausted within a bubble

PIX: Players sleepless, mentally exhausted within a bubble

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Frenchman Benoit Paire confirmed that he had tested positive for COVID-19. This has meant they have been barred from using any on site player facilities.

Domestic air traffic set to grow at 10%: Airbus

Domestic air traffic set to grow at 10%: Airbus

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Overall, with an above world average traffic growth rate of 5.5 per cent, Asia-Pacific will account for 36 per cent of all new passenger aircraft demand

TCS Q3 net up 14% at Rs 6,083 crore

TCS Q3 net up 14% at Rs 6,083 crore

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

The company's revenue rose by 11.7 per cent to Rs 27,364 crore.

Black Swan to swim far and wide

Black Swan to swim far and wide

Rediff.com17 Dec 2010

Armed with a host of solid reviews from majority of critics and major nominations including 12 Critic's Choice Award, the movie starring Natalie Portman is expected to do well when it opens worldwide.

Former EPL player to mentor SESA football academy

Former EPL player to mentor SESA football academy

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Sesa Football Academy signed former English Premier League (EPL) player Terry Phelan as their chief mentor at an event in Panaji.

Infosys in eye of H1-B visa storm

Infosys in eye of H1-B visa storm

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

The Indian IT industry has consistently protested the anti-outsourcing rhetoric of American politicians.

'Canada may indirectly help India make N-arms'

'Canada may indirectly help India make N-arms'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Some experts in North America are concerned that the Canada-India Civilian Nuclear deal could have history repeating itself: Canada could unwittingly become part of the increasing nuclear tension between India and Pakistan.

Glodyne Techno buys DecisionOne for $104 mn

Glodyne Techno buys DecisionOne for $104 mn

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

DecisionOne is one of the largest, profitable pure-play Technology IMS companies in North America, with a revenue of $200-million and EBITDA margin of 8.1 per cent in CY 09.

Bright prospects for King's Speech at box office

Bright prospects for King's Speech at box office

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

The Colin Firth film is doing well, thanks to its Oscar nominations.

New threat to Indian outsourcing firms

New threat to Indian outsourcing firms

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

After being market leaders for a long time, outsourcing firms in India and North America are now faced with increasing competition from new entrants amid rising demand for services globally, a survey says.

True Grit tops US box office

True Grit tops US box office

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

The Westerner may just grab some Oscar nominations.

Fast Five: Huge hit already!

Fast Five: Huge hit already!

Rediff.com2 May 2011

The Vin Diesal film leads the US box office charts.