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Kids write letters to Trump to be a 'nice president'

Kids write letters to Trump to be a 'nice president'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

In a campaign, which has since gone viral, children under the age of 18 are being invited to write to the United States President-elect "about the importance of being kind to other people, even if they're different than you are," according to a description on the group's Facebook page.

How Amazon plans to take on rivals in grocery space

How Amazon plans to take on rivals in grocery space

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

At present, other large players in the grocery and food retail space include Flipkart Supermart, Bigbasket, and Grofers.

Starbucks boss on the romance of coffee-making

Starbucks boss on the romance of coffee-making

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

Howard Schultz has returned as CEO of Starbucks with a mission: reinvigorating the "romance and theatre" of coffee-making that have been damaged in global expansion.

Indian convicted of transporting illegal aliens

Indian convicted of transporting illegal aliens

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

Harminder Singh, a 38-year-old resident of Kent, is a citizen of India and a legal resident of Washington.

Economics behind Boeing 787 buy: AI

Economics behind Boeing 787 buy: AI

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

As Boeing rolled out its new B-787 'Dreamliner', Air India has said it had chosen the aircraft as its workhorse keeping in mind concerns of economics and environment while the US aircraft major promised to buy goods and services from Indian cos.

This year's American Idol could be Indian

This year's American Idol could be Indian

Rediff.com22 Jan 2007

Sanjay and Shyamalee, who made it to the next round in the reality show, sound promising.

Meet Bollywood's Forrest Gump

Meet Bollywood's Forrest Gump

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

Aamir Khan steps into Tom Hanks' shoes. Think it's a good fit?

Coronavirus-hit Chinese city suspends public transport

Coronavirus-hit Chinese city suspends public transport

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

The confirmed cases climbed to 571 mostly from the city of Wuhan with 17 deaths so far. The Wuhan government required all people in public places such as hotels, restaurants, cinemas, parks, shopping centres and public transports to wear masks to prevent the spread of the virus, according to an announcement on Wednesday night. The rule took effect immediately.

Trump calls protests against him 'Very Unfair'

Trump calls protests against him 'Very Unfair'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Fresh protests erupted in several United States cities for a second night as coast to coast demonstrations witnessed thousands of people filling the streets, including at the White House and outside Trump's properties.

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.

How to turn your business into an empire

How to turn your business into an empire

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Answer these questions before building that empire.

Air India cuts non-stop US fares by 33%

Air India cuts non-stop US fares by 33%

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Air India has positioned its fares on par with airlines offering one-stop services to US.

Amazon's new Hyderabad campus is its largest in the world

Amazon's new Hyderabad campus is its largest in the world

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

Amazon's single largest building is also the single largest building in Hyderabad city. Spread over 9.5 acres, this multi-storied building comprises of 290 conference rooms, casual and collaborative work spaces that will house 15,000 employees, along with private areas, interfaith prayer rooms, mothers room, quiet rooms, showers, unisex rest rooms and a huge cafeteria besides a helipad on the building roof.

US invites Nagapattinam collector

US invites Nagapattinam collector

Rediff.com4 Jun 2005

Nagapattinam District Collector J Radhakrishnan, whose handling of the post-tsunami situation in the worst-hit region of Tamil Nadu earned him international acclaim, has been invited by the United States Department of Education for a three-week visit

Climb aboard the plane of the future

Climb aboard the plane of the future

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

At a skunk works in Seattle, Boeing engineers look to Wal-Mart, Disney and Starbucks for ideas.

'Hispanic' man guns down 5 at US shopping centre

'Hispanic' man guns down 5 at US shopping centre

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Sergeant Mark Francis said authorities were searching for a Hispanic man wearing gray who was last seen walking toward Interstate 5 from the mall.

Boeing delivers business jet to India

Boeing delivers business jet to India

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

India has taken delivery of a Boeing Business Jet for VVIP movement from US-based Boeing Co, for which this happened to be the 100th such aircraft supplied to customers worldwide.

Sanjaya's sister poses nude, gets popular

Sanjaya's sister poses nude, gets popular

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Shyamali Malakar, the sister of booted American finalist, Sanjaya Malekar has come under the spotlight as pictures of her wearing nothing but a smile is being circulated in the Internet.

Despite setback over Flipkart, Jeff Bezos still has big plans for India

Despite setback over Flipkart, Jeff Bezos still has big plans for India

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The latest infusion brings the total capital pumped into Amazon's e-commerce business in India to Rs 22,390 crore

The homes of the billionaires

The homes of the billionaires

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

From Bill Gates' costly compound to Larry Ellison's mega-estate, go behind the gates of these and other palatial properties.

Will US hike H-1B application fee?

Will US hike H-1B application fee?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The Indian IT companies, which account for a large number of H-1B applications, are likely to face the additional financial burden because of this proposed increase in H-1B filing fees.

Boeing plans maintenance base in Nagpur

Boeing plans maintenance base in Nagpur

Rediff.com11 Jan 2006

The facility will entail an investment of $100 million.

Find out who won the battle of Chelsea 'old boys'

Find out who won the battle of Chelsea 'old boys'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Frank Lampard scored for the fifth time in six games and claimed bragging rights over former Chelsea team mate Didier Drogba as New York City FC beat Montreal Impact 3-1 in Major League Soccer on Sunday.

Microsoft anti-spam tools to fight HIV?

Microsoft anti-spam tools to fight HIV?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

Microsoft Corp.'s anti-spam software is being used to create a vaccine that could fight the deadly Human Immunodeficiency Virus.

How Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, lives

How Jeff Bezos, the world's richest man, lives

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

When he is not running Amazon, he buys museums to live in, donates mountains, and works on space travel.

What's in store at Hong Kong?

What's in store at Hong Kong?

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

Doing the namaz in bermudas

Doing the namaz in bermudas

Rediff.com20 Sep 2005

Mr Ashraf goes to Washington

Mr Ashraf goes to Washington

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

Arti & Vipul Patel's Amazing Race

Arti & Vipul Patel's Amazing Race

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Does Bin Laden hate MTV?

Does Bin Laden hate MTV?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

Sikh student stabbed to death in Washington

Sikh student stabbed to death in Washington

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

The stabber was upset over not getting admission into a university.

Getty, Visage Media in pact

Getty, Visage Media in pact

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

DC United hold Real Madrid

DC United hold Real Madrid

Rediff.com10 Aug 2006

Spain's Real Madrid kicked off its pre-season tour of the United States with a 1-1 draw against leading Major League Soccer side D.C. United on Wednesday.

Indian ambassador visits Microsoft, Starbucks office in California

Indian ambassador visits Microsoft, Starbucks office in California

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Indian Ambassador to United States S Jaishankar listened to the concerns raised by Indian Americans during his first visit West Coast. He also visited leading corporations like Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon, and Starbucks during his trip. Ritu Jha reports.

Honeywell may shift jobs to India

Honeywell may shift jobs to India

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

How Amazon plans to counter the mega Flipkart-Walmart deal

How Amazon plans to counter the mega Flipkart-Walmart deal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Jeff Bezos, chief executive officer of Amazon, has committed to invest $5.5 billion into India and that figure is approaching quickly.

Pramila Jayapal eyes Washington State Senate

Pramila Jayapal eyes Washington State Senate

Rediff.com15 May 2014

Pramila Jayapal, founder and former executive director of One America -- the largest immigrant advocacy organisation in Washington State -- is running for State Senate from the 37th District.