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US expels 60 Russian intelligence officials

US expels 60 Russian intelligence officials

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

All Russian diplomats, connected to the country's intelligence agencies, and their families have been given seven days' time to leave the country.

Dreamliner woes: Boeing's cash drain worries grow

Dreamliner woes: Boeing's cash drain worries grow

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

It is a similar story several thousand miles away, outside the company's North Charleston, South Carolina final assembly building, where space is taken up by four 787s destined for Air India.

Five killed in US apartment shooting

Five killed in US apartment shooting

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

Five people, including a woman, were killed in a shootout, apparently sparked by a dispute, at a Washington state apartment complex, police said on Monday.

STUNNING: Photos from around the world

STUNNING: Photos from around the world

Rediff.com19 Jun 2013

We invited our readers to share their memorable summer travel pictures and we have been inundated with emails. This time, we've put together photographs of international destinations that you, our readers, visited recently.

Flipkart ropes in tech execs from Amazon, Google, Microsoft

Flipkart ropes in tech execs from Amazon, Google, Microsoft

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

It has also filled a key gap in its payment systems team by hiring Ravi Byakod, a senior Google engineer.

Competition? Apple outshines rivals

Competition? Apple outshines rivals

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Apple's stock may be sliding as investors fret about growing competition, but store visits and interviews with smartphone and tablet shoppers in 10 cities around the world suggest consumers share little of that negativity.

Civil society: Hidden persuader

Civil society: Hidden persuader

Rediff.com15 Feb 2003

Tax rules could force Bezos to play active role at WaPo

Tax rules could force Bezos to play active role at WaPo

Rediff.com8 Aug 2013

Amazon chief has said he plans to focus on his day job but 10 hours a week at Post may be needed for tax benefit

Microsoft unveils Xbox One with Spielberg

Microsoft unveils Xbox One with Spielberg

Rediff.com22 May 2013

It's the first new gaming console in eight years.

Boeing engineers split on contract

Boeing engineers split on contract

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

According to the Seattle-based Society of Professional Engineering Employees in Aerospace, its 'professional' members -- who perform the main engineering duties on Boeing planes -- voted narrowly in favor of accepting the contract, while a smaller group of "technical" members -- who support the engineers -- voted to reject it. Both groups voted in favor of authorizing the union to call a strike.

Sikh shooting: FBI, DOJ open civil rights probe

Sikh shooting: FBI, DOJ open civil rights probe

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The Federal Bureau of Investigation along with the US Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the shooting of Deep Rai by a partially-masked gunman, who shouted "go back to your own country".

India will beat China to become world's largest employer

India will beat China to become world's largest employer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

A report published in British journal The Lancet reckons India's working population will surpass China's in the mid-2020s.

Indian e-commerce firms ready sail-through plans

Indian e-commerce firms ready sail-through plans

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

While eBay now allows users to customise hompage as per their shopping needs, Snapdeal has partnered with Hero Electric to sell new range of electric bikes.

Washington man indicted for hate crime against Sikh

Washington man indicted for hate crime against Sikh

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

A federal grand jury in Seattle indicted a Washington man on charges of hate crime against a 50-year-old Sikh man.

Microsoft co-founder to open investment office

Microsoft co-founder to open investment office

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

He will look at early stage software, Internet, and tech companies.

PHOTOS: These Sportsmen are happy and proudly 'gay'

PHOTOS: These Sportsmen are happy and proudly 'gay'

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Rediff.com brings you a list of popular and successful homosexual athletes.

Rogers first gay soccer player in MLS

Rogers first gay soccer player in MLS

Rediff.com28 May 2013

For Major League Soccer's Robbie Rogers, breaking another barrier for gay athletes by becoming the first openly gay male to compete in a major U.S. professional team sport marked the latest step in his long journey.

Starbucks may get Virag Joshi as India head

Starbucks may get Virag Joshi as India head

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

The world's largest coffee chain, Seattle-based Starbucks, is close to hiring its India head. Tata Starbucks Limited, the $10.7-billion American group's joint venture with Tata Global Beverages, has zeroed in on Virag Joshi as managing director for India operations, according to market sources.

Jayapal makes eleventh hour bid to nullify Trump's presidency

Jayapal makes eleventh hour bid to nullify Trump's presidency

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

The attempt by Jayapal, a first-time Congresswoman who was elected from Seattle in the general elections, was shot down by an irked Vice President Joe Biden, who told her that it was all over.

Walmart workers threaten strike across US on Nov 23

Walmart workers threaten strike across US on Nov 23

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

According to news reports, workers held walkouts and marches in cities across the US, including those in Dallas, San Diego, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington DC, Sacramento and even at its headquarters in Arkansas.

It's official, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is the world's 3rd richest man

It's official, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is the world's 3rd richest man

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Bezos' total net worth hit $65.05 billion

When Harry Met Sally screenwriter Nora Ephron no more

When Harry Met Sally screenwriter Nora Ephron no more

Rediff.com27 Jun 2012

Ephron, a prolific journalist, author and screenwriter, died of pneumonia yesterday. She was 71.

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Here are some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.

'Remember, Yamaraj attacks us even more when we're down'

'Remember, Yamaraj attacks us even more when we're down'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The masked, blue gowned and now fogged face shields were highly skilled and capable health care workers -- but inside their protective clothing they were people, with emotions -- sad, fearful, tears pouring down their masks and dripping off the sky blue water repellent gowns. Even Kevin the hulk, the male nurse who I saw lift a patient single-handedly to place an X-ray plate under the chest, was staring at his foot wear, moved to tears. Dr Sanjeeth Peter reveals what goes on in a Covid ICU: The second of a heart-wrenching multi-part diary of a Covid Warrior.

Serena edges out Ostapenko in Fed Cup; Osaka loses

Serena edges out Ostapenko in Fed Cup; Osaka loses

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Serena Williams had to dig deep to fend off Latvian challenger Jelena Ostapenko as she wrapped up Friday's play at the Fed Cup in Seattle with a hard-fought victory that gave the United States a 2-0 advantage. Williams' experience and savvy ways showed in critical moments against the 22-year-old Ostapenko as she prevailed 7-6(4), 7-6(3) in a match that took one hour and 46 minutes.

Starbucks effect: Barista ropes in Rina Dhaka

Starbucks effect: Barista ropes in Rina Dhaka

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

Revamped menus and menu-cards, uniforms and store interiors have been readied in tieup with designer Rina Dhaka for the 12-year-old Barista, which was taken over by Italian coffee major Turin-based Lavazza in 2007.

Get ready to sip Starbucks coffee from September

Get ready to sip Starbucks coffee from September

Rediff.com6 Apr 2012

The group would start its India journey with stores in Mumbai and New Delhi.

Erm... I think you forgot your pants!

Erm... I think you forgot your pants!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

Why are people around the world taking their pants off? Read on! :-)

PHOTOS: Big celebrations on after Perry, Kravitz rock Super Bowl

PHOTOS: Big celebrations on after Perry, Kravitz rock Super Bowl

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

The Super Bowl is a big deal in the US and here are some images from the after-match celebrations from the annual football fest. Check out the photos right here...

In PHOTOS: A scintillating garden of glass

In PHOTOS: A scintillating garden of glass

Rediff.com22 May 2012

A museum dedicated to renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly opened on Monday at the foot of Seattle's iconic Space Needle.

Amazon arrival will not hurt us: Flipkart CEO

Amazon arrival will not hurt us: Flipkart CEO

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Flipkart, founded by two former Amazon executives, Binny Bansal and Sachin Bansal, has been a talking point vis-a-vis Amazon's strategy in India.

US economy getting stronger: Obama

US economy getting stronger: Obama

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Claiming that the US economy is getting stronger, President Barack Obama, has said it is time that businesses move back their manufacturing from China, as he hit's the campaign trail this week.

PIX: India's 1st P-8I aircraft takes off; delivery in 2013

PIX: India's 1st P-8I aircraft takes off; delivery in 2013

Rediff.com12 Jul 2012

Boeing's first P-8I aircraft for the Indian Navy began its official flight test programme on July 7, taking off from Boeing Field in Seattle to demonstrate flying qualities and handling characteristics.

What is Bill Gates' ultimate dream?

What is Bill Gates' ultimate dream?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Come August and he will host the world's best scientists and engineers in Seattle, US, to see if they can design cheap, dry toilets which don't hitherto exist.

Air India takes delivery of its last Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

Air India takes delivery of its last Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner

Rediff.com11 Oct 2017

Air India's entire European operations are carried out with Boeing Dreamliner planes.

What's brewing in Starbucks' cup? Find out...

What's brewing in Starbucks' cup? Find out...

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Starbucks faces two major challenges.

Tatas to get brand royalty from JV with Starbucks

Tatas to get brand royalty from JV with Starbucks

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

First of its kind arrangement where Indian partner also gets share.

All Indian-American lawmakers get key US Congressional panels

All Indian-American lawmakers get key US Congressional panels

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

This is the highest number of Indian-Americans in the history of the US Congress.

Reliance buys Future Group's retail biz for Rs 24,713 crore

Reliance buys Future Group's retail biz for Rs 24,713 crore

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Reliance Retail will acquire the retail, wholesale, logistics and warehousing businesses of the Future Group. Future Group's financial and insurance businesses are not part of the deal.

Valdes hits back at Van Gaal in United row

Valdes hits back at Van Gaal in United row

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Manchester United goalkeeper Victor Valdes escalated his dispute with manager Louis Van Gaal on Thursday by posting pictures of himself with the club's Under-21 team, which Van Gaal had accused him of refusing to play for.