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Obama not facing higher threat than Bush, Clinton

Obama not facing higher threat than Bush, Clinton

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

US President Barack Obama faces the same level of threat as that of his two predecessors, George W Bush and Bill Clinton, and not any higher, a senior Secret Service official has said.

Scarlett Johansson weds

Scarlett Johansson weds

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

Hollywood actress Scarlett Johansson has married her actor fiance Ryan Reynolds in a private ceremony at the weekend. Attended by only a handful of close friends and family, the ceremony took place at a remote wilderness retreat outside of Vancouver, B.C. Reynolds's publicist Meredith O'Sullivan confirmed the nuptials, reports People.

India's role in Pakistan is tricky, says US

India's role in Pakistan is tricky, says US

Rediff.com29 May 2009

India must be wary of Pakistanis who are trying to enter the county for nefarious reasons, a senior United States diplomat has said, during the first ever web-chat on popular social networking site Facebook."India must be wary of those Pakistanis seeking to enter India for nefarious reasons, but the signal India sent -- openness to a better relationship with peace-loving Pakistanis -- was a powerful message," said Gregg Sullivan, director of press and public diplomacy.

Trump tells Russia to hack Clinton's 'missing' emails

Trump tells Russia to hack Clinton's 'missing' emails

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Trump refuted allegations that Putin is helping him out in this presidential elections, by first hacking into their emails and releasing them.

Lahiri stays afloat with late birdies in Dubai

Lahiri stays afloat with late birdies in Dubai

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Anirban Lahiri battled for a good part of the day but managed to keep himself afloat with three birdies over the last five holes to finish even par and stayed at four-under for 54 holes at the DP World Tour Golf Championships in Dubai, on Saturday.

Brady arrested again in corruption probe

Brady arrested again in corruption probe

Rediff.com11 Feb 2009

Birmingham City managing director Karren Brady was arrested on Tuesday by London police investigating alleged corruption in English soccer.

Football Briefs: Meet West Ham United's new coach

Football Briefs: Meet West Ham United's new coach

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

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

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Tamil Nadu rakes in Rs 19,083 cr investment in 10 months

Tamil Nadu rakes in Rs 19,083 cr investment in 10 months

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

At a time when investors are taking a "wait and watch" approach on fresh investment, Tamil Nadu in the past 10 months has signed 63 MoUs, enabling investment worth Rs 19,083 crore. After Palaniswami took over as chief minister in February 2017, cumulative FDI rose by Rs 46,427 crore from Rs 133 trillion (April 2000 to March 2017) to Rs 180 trillion by June this year. Thanks to the Tamil Nadu Business Facilitation Act, 2018, and the single window for applying and getting clearance for doing business, the ease of business issue has been addressed.

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.

CANDYTOPIA: Inside the weird and wonderful candy land

CANDYTOPIA: Inside the weird and wonderful candy land

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

Imagine a world where too much sugar isn't a bad thing. It exists thanks to a new, immersive exhibit called Candytopia. Candytopia is a sprawling sanctuary of confectionary bliss, tastefully curated by Hollywood Candy Queen Jackie Sorkin, realised by master fabricator Zac Hartog, and brought to life by life-long retailer, John Goodman. The touring candy museum is currently having a run in Minnesota in the United States after turns in Santa Monica, San Francisco, New York, and Atlanta.

First gentleman, First dude? What will Bill be called if Hillary wins?

First gentleman, First dude? What will Bill be called if Hillary wins?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

First Gentleman may be the odds on favourite, but Bill at a campaign stop in North Carolina said he might like to be called "First Volunteer."

Japan's Kitajima reigns, Bernard takes sprint

Japan's Kitajima reigns, Bernard takes sprint

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

Asia's greatest swimmer Kosuke Kitajima stole the spotlight from Michael Phelps on Thursday with an unprecedented double-double in the Olympics breaststroke. France's Alain Bernard won swimming's blue riband event, the men's 100 freestyle, by a whisker from Australia's Eamon Sullivan in a thrilling race, after trailing at the half-way stage.

Security market: India to emerge key spender

Security market: India to emerge key spender

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

There is an increasing demand for development of tighter security measures due to huge development of small to medium airports and increase in baseline international airports. The Indian Homeland Security market is expected to expand to counter future attacks from terrorist outfits or Naxal groups.

On this day: David Beckham was born

On this day: David Beckham was born

Rediff.com2 May 2020

David Beckham, one of the so-called "Class of 92", went on to win six Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson at United alongside youth-team buddies Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Gary and Phil Neville. Beckham also won two FA Cups and, memorably, the Champions League in 1999. He topped up his trophy collection with a La Liga winners' medal for Real Madrid and added two MLS Cups during a north American adventure with LA Galaxy.

US firm eyes mining mart

US firm eyes mining mart

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

India is poised to become a major market for mining equipment, even larger than China, according to US-based Bucyrus International, a world leader in manufacturing equipment for the surface and underground mining industry.

Indian-origin actress hid in cafe freezer, live tweeted Spain attack

Indian-origin actress hid in cafe freezer, live tweeted Spain attack

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

Laila Rouass, 46, who was on a holiday in the city with her 10-year-old daughter Inez Khan, live tweeted from her hideout as the attack unfolded in the busy Las Ramblas area of the city.

The biggest CEO firings of 2008

The biggest CEO firings of 2008

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

They fell from some of the most powerful positions on earth.

Reliance, US firm to bring latest software tech to India

Reliance, US firm to bring latest software tech to India

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

Ecorithm's powerful suite of technologies can be applied to build systems and various other enterprise solutions to improve operations.

Naked Trump becomes the butt of jokes

Naked Trump becomes the butt of jokes

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

It's Donald Trump like he's never been seen before.

Corporate, PE investments in EV start-ups grow 170%

Corporate, PE investments in EV start-ups grow 170%

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The $306-million investment in Ola Electric Mobility by SoftBank Corp, Arun Sarin Family, Ratan Tata and Matrix has been the biggest funding in this space in value terms this year.

India, EU start talks on FTA

India, EU start talks on FTA

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

The talks are being held in Brussels between high-level delegations from India and EU, led by Commerce Secretary G K Pillai and Director General of European Commission Davis O'Sullivan.

Wockhardt eyes US, China buys

Wockhardt eyes US, China buys

Rediff.com29 May 2006

Passenger car sales on a bumpy road in India

Passenger car sales on a bumpy road in India

Rediff.com4 May 2007

According to the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers, significant growth is being witnessed in the multi-axle trucks segment, which has posted 112 per cent growth in the year 2006-07.

Telecom delay to cost Rs 800 cr a day: report

Telecom delay to cost Rs 800 cr a day: report

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

The asssumption is based on the fact that an investment of nearly Rs 34,021 crore (slightly over Rs 90 crore a day) has contributed to an increase of Rs 5,71,874 crore (over Rs 1,500 crore a day) to the GDP in fiscal 2006-07, according to a new report by Frost & Sullivan.

Top IT trends in India

Top IT trends in India

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

Research and consultancy firms talk about next year's top IT trends in India.

EPL PHOTOS: West Ham's Pellegrini sacked, United win

EPL PHOTOS: West Ham's Pellegrini sacked, United win

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Tottenham Hotspur's hopes of moving into the top four stalled in a 2-2 draw at bottom club Norwich City, while several VAR interventions overshadowed the action. Images from EPL matches played on Saturday.

India, perfect pharma partner

India, perfect pharma partner

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

Greg Chappell in line to become chief coach of Sri Lanka

Greg Chappell in line to become chief coach of Sri Lanka

Rediff.com19 Oct 2013

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) may end up appointing former Australian captain Greg Chappell as its new chief coach.

Step aside, Johnnie! Jane Walker whisky to celebrate women

Step aside, Johnnie! Jane Walker whisky to celebrate women

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

Many women find the re-branding effort patronising as opposed to inviting. Social media has already started ripping the campaign to shreds.

Japanese outsourcing market set to surge

Japanese outsourcing market set to surge

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

The third party logistics (3PL) market in Japan is still in the development stage and hence offers extensive potential for growth in future, says a new analysis released by Frost & Sullivan.

Work in Europe? Visa rules to ease

Work in Europe? Visa rules to ease

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

Freer movement of Indian professionals in 25 European Union member countries is likely to be a reality in the near future, as this will be a key point of negotiations in the proposed Free Trade Agreement with EU.

Third party outsourcing to grow to $89 million by

Third party outsourcing to grow to $89 million by

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

Logistics infrastructure in India is poor, hindering the 3PL industry's progress.

KPO to grow 63% to $32.5 bn by 2014

KPO to grow 63% to $32.5 bn by 2014

Rediff.com22 Sep 2006

Punjab small towns in IT hug

Punjab small towns in IT hug

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

EU, India share farm concerns

EU, India share farm concerns

Rediff.com14 Feb 2006

The European Union on Tuesday agreed with New Delhi that there needs to be in place some sort of livelihood security for farmers in agriculture negotiations at the World Trade Organisation

Mittal's nationality irrelevant: EU

Mittal's nationality irrelevant: EU

Rediff.com14 Feb 2006

Amid the raging controversy over Mittal Steel's takeover bid for rival Arcelor, the European Union on Tuesday said it was against racial discrimination

BPO revenues to cross $9 bn: F&S

BPO revenues to cross $9 bn: F&S

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006