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You ask BJP, they will say...: Rahul on train tragedy

You ask BJP, they will say...: Rahul on train tragedy

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Rahul said that if you ask the BJP why a train accident happened, they will say the Congress Party did such and such thing 50 years ago, taking a swipe at the government following the Odisha train accident, one of the worst railway tragedies in the country.

Amazon likely to unveil smartphone: WSJ

Amazon likely to unveil smartphone: WSJ

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

Amazon.com Inc is preparing to launch its long-rumoured smartphone in the second half of the year, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people briefed on the company's plans.

Indians in the US celebrate Independence Day with fervour

Indians in the US celebrate Independence Day with fervour

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

A pictorial exhibition on Mahatma Gandhi in the park in front of the Indian Embassy drew a large number of crowd.

US billionaires favour New York over other American cities

US billionaires favour New York over other American cities

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

The United States is home to 515 billionaires with a combined net worth of more than $2 trillion and many favour New York over other American cities to live in, says a report.

11 Spelling Bee finalists: 9 Indian kids!

11 Spelling Bee finalists: 9 Indian kids!

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'We look forward to seeing them show off their knowledge and hard work as they square off against the dictionary on the national stage.'

Gayle claims he is victim of racism

Gayle claims he is victim of racism

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

'Racism is not only in football, it's in cricket too. Even within teams as a black man, I get the end of the stick. Black and powerful. Black and proud'

Air India, others plan direct flights to top global destinations

Air India, others plan direct flights to top global destinations

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Airlines are in talks with Delhi airport over connectivity on 7 routes.

Robin Williams cremated privately, ashes scattered at sea

Robin Williams cremated privately, ashes scattered at sea

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Now read United Nations charter in Sanskrit

Now read United Nations charter in Sanskrit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

The United Nations Charter was signed on June 26 1945, in San Francisco.

Just where are Parineeti, Taapsee, Karisma?

Just where are Parineeti, Taapsee, Karisma?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Actors lead a busy life, and their work sometimes take them to interesting places in India and abroad.

Blasted in Belo Horizonte

Blasted in Belo Horizonte

Rediff.com13 Jul 2014

With a well-oiled midfield and strikers of the calibre of Thomas Muller and Miroslav Klose, the Germans will start the title match against Argentina as favorites, says Mauktik Kulkarni.

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."

Prince Harry joins US startup as chief impact officer

Prince Harry joins US startup as chief impact officer

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Prince Harry has secured a new job to add to his resume. Harry is set to become the chief impact officer of BetterUp, a San Francisco-based company that provides virtual coaching and counselling to employees and individuals.

'We need to get back to eating like our ancestors ate'

'We need to get back to eating like our ancestors ate'

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Sugar is poisoning diets the world over, says Dr Robert H Lustig, a paediatric endocrinologist, and author of Fat Chance: Beating the Odds against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease.

Microsoft to offer Windows for free on phones, tablets

Microsoft to offer Windows for free on phones, tablets

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

It comes a week after new Chief Executive Satya Nadella unveiled new versions of Word, PowerPoint and Excel applications for Apple Inc's iPad.

Ampush wins Facebook PMD Innovation Competition

Ampush wins Facebook PMD Innovation Competition

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

The competition was designed to encourage PMDs to develop innovative marketing technology that effectively leverages Facebook's news feed. San Francisco based Ampush, won the competition for its Project YOGA (Your Open Graph Applications).

US firm fined for underpaying Indian workers

US firm fined for underpaying Indian workers

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

A Silicon Valley IT company in the US has been ordered to pay $40,000 in back wages to eight Indian workers who worked up to 122 hours a week and received as little as $1.21 an hour.

'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.

The longest nonstop flights in the world

The longest nonstop flights in the world

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

They have a minimum travel time of 14 hours and 55 minutes and cover at least 12,189 kms.

The California lawyer who delivered Sikh prayer at GOP convention

The California lawyer who delivered Sikh prayer at GOP convention

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Harmeet Dhillon, vice chairwoman of the California Republican Party, delivered the Sikh prayer on the national stage in Punjabi and then translated it into English.

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Australian Olympic officials say they will oppose plans to stage the 2016 Rio Olympics swimming finals late at night.

On the sets of SRK's My Name is Khan

On the sets of SRK's My Name is Khan

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Reader Vipul Sharma sends us photographs of Shah Rukh Khan's new film shoot.

Kamala Harris: The inspiring story of many firsts

Kamala Harris: The inspiring story of many firsts

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Harris is known for many firsts. She has been a county district attorney; the district attorney for San Francisco -- the first woman and first African-American and Indian-origin to be elected to the position.

India ranks 2nd for global investment in digital shopping

India ranks 2nd for global investment in digital shopping

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

India is the second-largest global venture capital investment hub for digital shopping companies, growing by a whopping 175 per cent from $8 billion in 2020 to $22 billion in 2021, according to an official analysis released here on Wednesday. On a global scale, India came in second to the US last year, which attracted $51 billion in investment, followed by China at third with $14 billion and the UK at fourth with $7 billion. Within India, Bengaluru comes out on top globally with $14 billion worth of Venture Capital (VC) investments in digital shopping in 2021, followed by Gurugram at No. 7 with $4 billion and Mumbai at No. 10 with $3 billion.

The Banking Accidents Have Started

The Banking Accidents Have Started

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The failure of SVB was due to idiosyncratic reasons, but shows how higher rates can expose fault lines in unforeseen places, observes Neelkanth Mishra.

Google unveils new Nexus 5 smartphone with 'KitKat'

Google unveils new Nexus 5 smartphone with 'KitKat'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Google Inc on Thursday unveiled the newest version of its Android smartphone software, aiming to allow more smartphone users access to its evolving menu of online services such as driving directions voice-activated search.

Google takes secrecy to new heights with its mystery boat

Google takes secrecy to new heights with its mystery boat

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

The company has made US government officials to sign confidentiality agreements.

Chevron faces record fine for refinery fire

Chevron faces record fine for refinery fire

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Chevron received 25 citations from the state's safety regulator.

Apple reveals iOS 7 design revamp and iTunes Radio

Apple reveals iOS 7 design revamp and iTunes Radio

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Apple unveiled a music streaming service called iTunes Radio and new mobile software.

Wal-Mart to pay $110 mn for environmental crimes

Wal-Mart to pay $110 mn for environmental crimes

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Federal authorities alleged that Wal-Mart did not have a programme in place and failed to train its employees on proper hazardous waste management and disposal practices at the store level.

'Let the good times roll', Elon Musk tweets on 1st morning as Twitter boss

'Let the good times roll', Elon Musk tweets on 1st morning as Twitter boss

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Billionaire Elon Musk has completed his $44 billion takeover of Twitter and fired the social media company's four top executives, including CEO Parag Agrawal and legal executive Vijaya Gadde. The New York Times said that Musk, the world's richest man, closed the deal to buy Twitter on Thursday. Citing people with knowledge of the situation, the report said that Musk "has started cleaning house at Twitter with the firings of at least four top executives". The Twitter executives who were fired include Agrawal, Gadde, chief financial officer Ned Segal and general counsel Sean Edgett.

The 12 best selling aircraft in the world

The 12 best selling aircraft in the world

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

These aircraft are still in production and also used for civil purposes.

Sailing: New Zealand shrugs off America's Cup loss

Sailing: New Zealand shrugs off America's Cup loss

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

American sailboat racing group Oracle Team USA has defeated their Kiwi counterparts Emirates Team New Zealand to win the 34th America's Cup on Wednesday in San Francisco.

These Harvard dropouts have solution to all your problems

These Harvard dropouts have solution to all your problems

Rediff.com21 May 2013

How Umang Dua and Oisin Hanrahan founded Handybook, an online start-up.

Facebook, Twitter apps come to Google Glass

Facebook, Twitter apps come to Google Glass

Rediff.com17 May 2013

Apps from CNN, Elle, Tumblr and Evernote are among half-dozen new apps for Glass unveiled during Google's annual developer conference.

Samsung launches Galaxy S20 with 5G, AI camera tech

Samsung launches Galaxy S20 with 5G, AI camera tech

Rediff.com12 Feb 2020

The Galaxy S20 series, unveiled in San Frisco, USA, at Samsung's 'Unpacked 2020' event, also features a new, secure processor which protects against hardware-based attacks. According to the company, the new phones have significantly increased camera resolution. S20 and S20+ have a 64MP camera and the S20 Ultra has a 108MP camera.

Brit sailing champ dies as boat capsizes in US at training

Brit sailing champ dies as boat capsizes in US at training

Rediff.com10 May 2013

British yacht-racing champion Andrew 'Bart' Simpson, who won a gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, was killed on Thursday when his vessel capsized in San Francisco Bay during training for the America's Cup, his team said.

Doctor, 41, dies of the disease he was researching

Doctor, 41, dies of the disease he was researching

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'Two years ago, had I been given even a tiny hint that my genes were tipping the scale for the development of a disease that would lock me into my body, unable to move or breath normally on my own, I would have been sad, and probably mad.' 'So now I'm running as fast as I can -- from my wheelchair.' P Rajendran on the amazing but brief life of Rahul Desikan, medical pioneer.

Indian-Americans vote for Obama in swing states: Survey

Indian-Americans vote for Obama in swing states: Survey

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Nearly three-fourth of Indian Americans voted for United States President Barack Obama in the swing states which are considered to be decisive in the final results, a sample survey has found. In the survey done by San Francisco-based April Media among voters from Ohio, Colorado, Wisconsin, Florida and Virginia, 75 per cent of Indian Americans voted for Obama.

One year since Tatas took over Air India, here's how the journey has been

One year since Tatas took over Air India, here's how the journey has been

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

When the Tatas re-boarded Air India on January 27 last year, the price of aviation turbine fuel was at over Rs 80,000 per kilolitre. Rupee was trading at around Rs 74 to a US dollar. The Omicron variant of Covid-19 was in prevalence - barely a week earlier, India had reported over 340,000 cases on a single day. Seven-day home quarantine of international travellers was the norm.