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Raised entry fee, visa issues to mar Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2014?

Raised entry fee, visa issues to mar Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2014?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

All we want from the government is to give us visa and they can't even deliver that, says Inder Singh, chairman of Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin International

Men, try these foods to increase your sex drive

Men, try these foods to increase your sex drive

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Head to the market ASAP!

Is WFH A Societal Shift?

Is WFH A Societal Shift?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

...or just a Covid-era practice, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Sikh man brutally attacked in California

Sikh man brutally attacked in California

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

Gulwinder Singh was attacked with a rock and stabbed several times on his face by an unidentified man following a minor road accident. Ritu Jha reports

'A Jungle Boogie -- The Real Deal!'

'A Jungle Boogie -- The Real Deal!'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The Pandays aka The Travelling Family are making a trip around the world. Three days spent in the Amazon were unforgettable.

Swachh Bharat: A big opportunity for start-ups

Swachh Bharat: A big opportunity for start-ups

Rediff.com8 Jan 2016

The government's Swachh Bharat programme presents entrepreneurs with a chance to curb open defecation and make money in the process.

Meet few tech titans who gave away billions in charity

Meet few tech titans who gave away billions in charity

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Mark Zuckerberg's pledge on Tuesday to give away most of his Facebook shares, a roughly $45 billion fortune, helps cement his role as one of Silicon Valley's most generous donors.

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

India Could Be Next Whisky Superpower

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Indian single malts have a very specific character.' 'They are sweet when you take a frontal palette approach and change significantly with the addition of water.'

Trump, states clash in court over reinstating travel ban

Trump, states clash in court over reinstating travel ban

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

United States President Donald Trump's controversial immigration order on Wednesday faced intense scrutiny as a court of appeals grilled the Trump Administration whether the travel ban unconstitutionally discriminates against Muslims and questioned the arguments that curbs were motivated by national security concerns.

'Our community has lost a giant'

'Our community has lost a giant'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Urvashi Vaid dreamed of a common movement for social justice that could address them all: Racism, gender oppression and homophobia. Sandip Roy salutes the memory of Urvashi Vaid, one of America's most prominent LGBT activists, who passed into the ages this month.

SC allows Air India to fly with middle seats filled for 10 days

SC allows Air India to fly with middle seats filled for 10 days

Rediff.com25 May 2020

The SC observed that the government should be more worried about the health of citizens rather than the health of commercial airlines.

This 26-yr-old model chef is cooking up a storm

This 26-yr-old model chef is cooking up a storm

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

A graduate from Le Cordon Bleu, he as also been signed up with Fusion Models NYC.

Brussels, Paris attacks victims' kin file suit against Twitter

Brussels, Paris attacks victims' kin file suit against Twitter

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Families of two Americans killed in terror attacks in Brussels and Paris have sued Twitter, accusing the micro-blogging site of being a "tool and weapon of terrorism".

These Christmas trees are too beautiful for words!

These Christmas trees are too beautiful for words!

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

One of the most favourite activities of Christmas is decorating the Christmas tree. From England to Lebanon, here are some of 2016's most over-the-top Christmas trees.

Tata's Plan To Make Air India Great Again

Tata's Plan To Make Air India Great Again

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

It offers a real opportunity for the flag carrier to compete on the world stage, backed by a leading conglomerate with deep pockets like the Tatas, observes Indrajit Gupta.

Indian-American Kamala Harris announces US Senate bid

Indian-American Kamala Harris announces US Senate bid

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

California Attorney General Kamala Harris formally announced her campaign for the United States Senate on Tuesday. Her announcement came after US Senator Barbara Boxer announced that she would retire when her term ends in 2017.

India lives in my heart: Vishal Sikka

India lives in my heart: Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka, who shuttles between San Francisco and Bangalore to balance his family and work life, believes that India lives in his heart.

Mumbai, 14th wealthiest city in the world!

Mumbai, 14th wealthiest city in the world!

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

India's financial hub boasts of total wealth worth $820 billion

After naked 'Trump', New York awakens to naked 'Hillary'

After naked 'Trump', New York awakens to naked 'Hillary'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The 'art' created by Anthony Scioli depicts Clinton with hooves stomping on deleted emails with what appears to be a Wall Street banker wrapping his arms around her naked body.

Cab-booking services under scanner following rape in taxi

Cab-booking services under scanner following rape in taxi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The rape of a 27-year-old woman executive allegedly by a cab driver has shaken those who prefer cab-booking services like Uber, which charge premium rates on the promise of better services.

The man who's set to build an information platform for every Indian

The man who's set to build an information platform for every Indian

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

He has a core team of engineers to develop this platform.

Gujarat HC notice to US firm on PIL seeking ban on Pokemon Go

Gujarat HC notice to US firm on PIL seeking ban on Pokemon Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

A division bench of Chief Justice Subhash Reddy and Justice V M Pancholi also issued notices to the state and central governments.

British Airways offers up to 50% off on select flights from India

British Airways offers up to 50% off on select flights from India

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Domestic carriers, including newly-launched AirAsia India and regional airline Costa too have lowered their fares through these offers

COVID-19, China and climate dominates US VP debate

COVID-19, China and climate dominates US VP debate

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

While there were no surprises on policy issues from either side, there were far less interruptions and tense moments between Pence, 61, who comes from Indiana and his Democrat challenger Harris, 55, who is from California.

Apple has no plans to make iPhones in India yet

Apple has no plans to make iPhones in India yet

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Apple has been lobbying hard for exemption from the mandatory 30 per cent local sourcing.

It's true! Weight loss can help slow down arthritis

It's true! Weight loss can help slow down arthritis

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Since cartilage loss cannot be reversed, it is important for people at risk of osteoarthritis or with early signs of the disease to slow the degeneration of cartilage.

MLB's first woman general manager gets Obama, Clinton praise

MLB's first woman general manager gets Obama, Clinton praise

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Overseeing all aspects of the Marlins operation from budgets to player contracts, Ng joins a rebuilding team that were one of MLB's biggest surprise stories this year as they made the playoffs for the first time since 2003.

Air India starts sale of 3 long-range Boeing 777s

Air India starts sale of 3 long-range Boeing 777s

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

Last October, the national carrier sold five planes of the same type to Etihad Airways for about $350 million.

US election: 'Ro' Khanna hopes he is second-time lucky

US election: 'Ro' Khanna hopes he is second-time lucky

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Backed by top IT companies of the Silicon Valley, Indian-American Rohit "Ro" Khanna hopes to get second-time lucky in his effort to enter the US House of Representatives against Democratic Party's sitting lawmaker.

Indian Techies Doubtful About Joining Twitter

Indian Techies Doubtful About Joining Twitter

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'It's a big technology company and may offer good remuneration, but stability in my career is equally important to me.'

Spectacular photos of the world's longest sea bridge

Spectacular photos of the world's longest sea bridge

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

It's a man-made marvel! After several delays and budget overruns, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge was officially opened on Tuesday, marking the completion of the longest sea-crossing bridge ever built, nine years after construction began. Here's everything you needed to know about this bridge of steel.

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking knee in the past

Hamilton regrets being 'silenced' on taking knee in the past

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The 35-year-old recently took part in a 'Black Lives Matter' march in London but said he was supporting racial equality rather than taking any political stance.

Obama cites desi techie's case to push for immigration reform

Obama cites desi techie's case to push for immigration reform

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Vallabhaneni, founder and chief executive officer, Luminix, had to wait for 12 years before getting a Green Card.

Kaepernick ad spurs Nike boycott campaign

Kaepernick ad spurs Nike boycott campaign

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Shares in the Beaverton, Oregon-based Nike Inc fell more than 2 percent after Kaepernick posted a black-and-white close-up of himself on Instagram on Monday featuring the Nike logo and "Just do it" slogan.

Delta returns to India; to fly non-stop between New York, Mumbai

Delta returns to India; to fly non-stop between New York, Mumbai

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Delta said the airline will operate a Boeing 777-200 LR aircraft with a three-class configuration on the route and will offer passengers wi-fi connectivity and free mobile messaging.

Facebook can legally block pages without any explanation

Facebook can legally block pages without any explanation

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

In a major victory for Facebook, a United States court has ruled that it can block content without any explanation after a Sikh group filed a lawsuit challenging the blocking of its social media page.

#Pray for Paris: The world comes together for terror victims

#Pray for Paris: The world comes together for terror victims

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

The world has come together to #prayforparis.

Elon Musk plans layoff at Twitter before Nov 1, seeks staffers' list: Report

Elon Musk plans layoff at Twitter before Nov 1, seeks staffers' list: Report

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

Citing people with knowledge of the situation, the report said that some managers were being asked to "draw up lists of employees to cut."

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Any miscalculation and miscommunication are fraught with the risk of a major catastrophe, warns Rup Narayan Das.

For Uber, India a bigger hub of talent than China

For Uber, India a bigger hub of talent than China

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

In the back of its recent $1-bn investment in India, the cab-hailing service intends to triple its headcount