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Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The 2020 race marks Biden's third attempt at running for US president. He first tried in 1988 but dropped out after allegations of plagiarism. He ended his second attempt in 2008 after garnering less than one per cent in the crucial Iowa caucuses.

First PHOTOS: The stunning Boeing 747-8

First PHOTOS: The stunning Boeing 747-8

Rediff.com21 Mar 2011

The 747-8 Intercontinental's first flight marks the beginning of a flight test program that will finish in the fourth quarter.

In PHOTOS: Around the world in the last 24 hours

In PHOTOS: Around the world in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

Here are some of the breathtaking images from across the globe in the last 24 hours.

China coronavirus death toll rises to 9 with 440 infected

China coronavirus death toll rises to 9 with 440 infected

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Several countries started screening travellers coming from China, especially from Wuhan to detect symptoms like fever.

Don't be flippant about Indian symbols & icons: Das to Amazon

Don't be flippant about Indian symbols & icons: Das to Amazon

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

"Amazon, better behave. Desist from being flippant about Indian symbols & icons. Indifference will be at your own peril," Das said in a tweet.

Coronavirus: How India Inc is tackling the crisis

Coronavirus: How India Inc is tackling the crisis

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Across the country, companies have stepped up their act to contain the crisis. IT and other new economy firms seem to have taken a lead.

Facebook employees are satisfied yet stressed

Facebook employees are satisfied yet stressed

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

Seattle-based research firm PayScale said Facebook employees are the most satisfied and the Mark Zuckerberg-led company had the lowest median age - 26.

Why Boeing is bullish on India this year

Why Boeing is bullish on India this year

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Boeing will bring over 20 aircraft for the domestic market.

Xi, Modi to vie for investments on rare simultaneous US visits

Xi, Modi to vie for investments on rare simultaneous US visits

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Modi is scheduled to meet over 50 CEOs of Fortune 500 companies over dinner hosted in New York on September 24.

This American CEO has his heart in the right place!

This American CEO has his heart in the right place!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

He cut his $1 mn salary to $ 70,000.

Blue moon rising: Stunning images of the night sky

Blue moon rising: Stunning images of the night sky

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Clear skies helped provide a view of a rare blue moon.

Finals MVP Leonard joins NBA greats

Finals MVP Leonard joins NBA greats

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Leonard, who also won the award in 2014 while playing for the San Antonio Spurs, joins basketball greats Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and LeBron James as the only players in NBA history to win Finals MVP with two different franchises.

US court upholds block on President Trump's travel ban

US court upholds block on President Trump's travel ban

Rediff.com26 May 2017

A majority of judges on the appeals court, in a 10-3 decision, said they were "unconvinced" the travel order had more to do with national security concerns than a "Muslim ban."

10 helpful tips for breast cancer patients

10 helpful tips for breast cancer patients

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Undergoing breast cancer treatment? Well, here are some things to keep in mind.

Glimpses of Bill Gates's palatial home

Glimpses of Bill Gates's palatial home

Rediff.com23 Aug 2010

The earth-sheltered mansion is noted for its design and the technology it incorporates.

Alarm as plane violates Obama's airspace

Alarm as plane violates Obama's airspace

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

The secure airspace over United States President Barack Obama's location in Seattle, Washington state, was violated by a small plane on Tuesday afternoon, following which two F-15 fighter jets were scrambled to intercept the intruder, ABC News has reported

India-US coalition begin clinical trials for coronavirus

India-US coalition begin clinical trials for coronavirus

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

The trial began at the Kaiser Permanente Washington Health Research Institute in Seattle as the first participant received the investigational vaccine.

How sportspersons can battle depression...

How sportspersons can battle depression...

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

Veteran basketball player James Donaldson has advised sportspersons dealing with mental health issues to stay away from cell phones and social media.

20 years of Pretty Woman

20 years of Pretty Woman

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The Richard Gere-Julia Roberts classic shows no signs of ageing.

Manoj Sinha's ambitious plans for J&K

Manoj Sinha's ambitious plans for J&K

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

For far too long, people in J&K have felt the government doesn't exist for them.' 'My first priority is to make them feel that not only does it exist, it is there to work for them.

How long before the world gets a COVID-19 vaccine?

How long before the world gets a COVID-19 vaccine?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

More than 2 million people have been diagnosed with coronavirus across the world, and the pharmaceutical industry is pulling out all stops to find potential treatments and vaccines for the global pandemic. According to the World Health Organization, there are now more than 70 potential vaccines under evelopment, with some already in clinical trials.

Indian American to head US varsity's law school

Indian American to head US varsity's law school

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

Manisha Singh, an erstwhile senior staffer of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and a former political appointee during the George Bush Administration, has landed a top job as the executive director of the Barer Institute based at the University of Washington School of Law in Seattle.

WC Preview: England must be more clinical against Panama

WC Preview: England must be more clinical against Panama

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

If England beat Panama and Belgium beat or draw with Tunisia then England are through to the last 16.

Gerrard to train with Liverpool but rules out loan return

Gerrard to train with Liverpool but rules out loan return

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Steven Gerrard will return to former club Liverpool to train next week and is looking forward to learning from manager Juergen Klopp, but has ruled out returning to Anfield in a playing capacity.

After Sushma's tweet storm, Amazon drops Indian flag doormats

After Sushma's tweet storm, Amazon drops Indian flag doormats

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Taking strong exception to Amazon Canada selling doormats depicting the Indian flag, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Wednesday asked the e-retailer to withdraw the products and tender an unconditional apology, failing which no official of Amazon will be granted Indian visa and the ones issued earlier will also be rescinded.

Why Manchester United want to sell Valdes six months after buying him

Why Manchester United want to sell Valdes six months after buying him

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Manchester United will sell goalkeeper Victor Valdes after the Spaniard refused to play in the reserves, manager Louis van Gaal said.

Football Briefs: Loew admits mistakes in World Cup debacle

Football Briefs: Loew admits mistakes in World Cup debacle

Rediff.com29 Aug 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Air India to get 1st Boeing Dreamliner in 2011

Air India to get 1st Boeing Dreamliner in 2011

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner, a project which was marred by repeated delays and obstacles, is an instance of the most advanced aviation technology available. Its aerodynamic design, engines, flight controls and avionics are almost part of the aviation folklore.

Why Maharashtra CM is a happy man today

Why Maharashtra CM is a happy man today

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Fadnavis had a series of very productive meetings with American CEOs

Beckham suffers from asthma

Beckham suffers from asthma

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

David Beckham has suffered from a mild form of asthma since childhood, the England midfielder's spokesman was quoted as saying in British newspapers on Tuesday.

Another Hindu temple vandalised in United States

Another Hindu temple vandalised in United States

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

A Hindu temple in the United States has been vandalised with nasty images spray-painted on its walls, the latest such incident in the country.

From studying under the streetlights to CEO of a US firm!

From studying under the streetlights to CEO of a US firm!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Here is the rags-to-riches story of Kal Raman, who is from a small village in Tamil Nadu and has risen to be the CEO of a company in Seattle, USA that helps educate the children of the world.

Twitter users launch blackout to protest Trump's win

Twitter users launch blackout to protest Trump's win

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

People are taking to Twitter to protest peacefully, via a movement called #TwitterBlackout. They are changing their profile pictures to a blank black square. Some of them are also tweeting hopeful messages of support to the people that feel particularly vulnerable now that Trump, whose campaign was marked by divisive rhetoric, has won the White House.

Coming soon, world's thinnest ever condoms to enhance sexual pleasure

Coming soon, world's thinnest ever condoms to enhance sexual pleasure

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

Bill Gates has revealed that the development of "next-generation" ultra-thin condoms to enhance sexual pleasure is in progress.

Meet Chunky Panday's daughter, Ananya

Meet Chunky Panday's daughter, Ananya

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Will she make her Bollywood debut with SOTY2?

How two Indians made US regulator see red

How two Indians made US regulator see red

Rediff.com16 Nov 2014

US regulator seeks Sebi's help in probing online Ponzi scheme run by duo under American names

Make your first overseas trip to India, Obama told

Make your first overseas trip to India, Obama told

Rediff.com23 Nov 2008

US Congressman Jim McDermott, the Democratic co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, has urged President-elect Barack Obama that when he makes his first overseas trip as President that it be to India.

'This US polls rewrote history of the world'

'This US polls rewrote history of the world'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2008

India's Minister for Overseas Indian Affairs and Parliamentary Affairs Vayalar Ravi, keynoting the 15th biannual convention of the National Federation of Indian Associations, said the election of Senator Barack Obama as the new President of the United States had rewritten not just the history of America, but the history of the world.

Motherland calling: NRI investments in India

Motherland calling: NRI investments in India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

NRIs are preferred borrowers in India and their assets in India and other property rentals are accepted as supportive income streams.

Boo him like Beckham, American dream is over

Boo him like Beckham, American dream is over

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

He was supposed to be the man who would take soccer in the United States to the next level yet David Beckham is in danger of becoming an embarrassing liability to the game in the country. A significant section of the LA fans have turned against Beckham for one simple reason -- he turned his back on them.