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Cost of cup of coffee in India and around the world

Cost of cup of coffee in India and around the world

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at the price of a Starbucks grande latte in India and around the world.

Dangerous fashion: Most unhealthy style trends

Dangerous fashion: Most unhealthy style trends

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Tight undies, ill-fitting bras are just some of the garments you must give a pass if you want to stay healthy.

Citi faces billion-dollars writedown risk: WSJ

Citi faces billion-dollars writedown risk: WSJ

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Morgan Stanley Smith Barney currently is valued at $20 billion on Citigroup's books, which is $ 5 billion more than it is on Morgan Stanley's, the report said citing Credit Suisse's analyst Howard Chen.

US probing Morgan Stanley mortgage deal

US probing Morgan Stanley mortgage deal

Rediff.com12 May 2010

US federal investigators are probing whether investment banking major Morgan Stanley misled investors about mortgage-derivative deals, says a media report.

No plans to attack Pakistani nukes, says Taliban

No plans to attack Pakistani nukes, says Taliban

Rediff.com28 May 2011

The Taliban has said they have no plans to attack Pakistan's nuclear arsenal as their stepped-up violent campaign to avenge Osama bin Laden's death has renewed fears that the country's warheads could be vulnerable.

Haqqani network: ISI's friend, America's foe

Haqqani network: ISI's friend, America's foe

Rediff.com18 May 2011

While the United States is demanding that Pakistan launch an offensive against the Haqqani network, the Inter-Services Intelligence is instead wooing the terrorist group to join nascent Afghan peace talks, according to a newspaper report.

Osama protected by ISI elements: WSJ report

Osama protected by ISI elements: WSJ report

Rediff.com5 May 2011

An influential American daily on Thursday claimed that there are signs that slain Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden was being protected by some elements of the Pakistan's notorious spy agency Inter Service Intelligence.

Three senior executives at JP Morgan may quit: Report

Three senior executives at JP Morgan may quit: Report

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Three senior executive of JP Morgan Chase & Co's are expected to leave over the US-based global banking giant's over USD 2 billion loss on derivative trades, says a media report.

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'For the first time since I've been following Indian politics, one heard voters talking about India's role on the world stage and the fact that, due to Modi's leadership, India was once again a great power.'

Is it time to privatise oil trade in India?

Is it time to privatise oil trade in India?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2011

Indian consumers and oil companies are losing out because buying remains a government monopoly.

It is easiest to start a business in these nations!

It is easiest to start a business in these nations!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Entrepreneurs face severe challenges while starting a business as the regulatory framework is burdensome in many nations.

Obama ahead before make or break presidential debate

Obama ahead before make or break presidential debate

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

A survey, conducted by NBC/Wall Street Journal, showed Obama now leading 49 per cent to 46 per cent among likely voters, down slightly from the five-point lead he enjoyed in mid-September, the daily said.

Sahara makes $600mn bid for NY Plaza

Sahara makes $600mn bid for NY Plaza

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Sahara has paid a 10 per cent down payment for the 105-year-old landmark.

After Apple, Amazon too hits $1 trillion in stock market value

After Apple, Amazon too hits $1 trillion in stock market value

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Amazon, in recent years, has emerged as a disruptive force in shopping, attracting millions of customers across the globe - the US and India in particular - to shop online.

Democrats hacked again!

Democrats hacked again!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

The documents obtained from the cyberattack on Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee was released by a hacker known as Guccifer 2.0.

Bank of America may fire 40,000 employees

Bank of America may fire 40,000 employees

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

Officials of United States financial giant Bank of America Corp have discussed slashing about 40,000 jobs under the first phase of a proposed restructuring exercise, according to a media report on Friday.

Davis incident straining US-Pak intel ties

Davis incident straining US-Pak intel ties

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

Ties between US and Pakistan intelligence agencies have hit an all time low due to standoff over the arrest of American official Raymond Davis on murder charge compromising critical counter-terrorism operations including drone strikes targeting top terror leaders.

Subbarao not keen to continue after present term

Subbarao not keen to continue after present term

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Reserve Bank of India Governor Duvvuri Subbarao is not interested in carrying on in his present job after his term ends in September next year.

Bank of America to axe 3,500 jobs

Bank of America to axe 3,500 jobs

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Bank of America Corp will slash 3,500 jobs in the current quarter and is working on broader restructuring that could eliminate thousands of additional positions, a media report says.

Did US, Pak botch up Daniel Pearl's murder probe?

Did US, Pak botch up Daniel Pearl's murder probe?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

A new report on American journalist Daniel Pearl's killing presents fresh evidence that 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed executed the reporter in Pakistan nine years ago and four men imprisoned for the crime were convicted on the basis of perjured testimony.

US may challenge Google's buy of ITA Software

US may challenge Google's buy of ITA Software

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Justice Department staff lawyers have begun preparing legal documents for use in a possible court challenge to the $700 million deal for ITA Software, the report said adding that no decision to proceed has been made.

No plan for data analysis system in India: RIM

No plan for data analysis system in India: RIM

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

Research In Motion has denied an Indian media report that said the company has offered to install a network data analysis system at its India office to allow access to emails sent through its BlackBerry smartphones to Indian security agencies.

Dow Jones CEO resigns over UK hacking scandal

Dow Jones CEO resigns over UK hacking scandal

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

Heads continued to roll in the News of the World phone hacking scandal as Rupert Murdoch's top executive and Dow Jones CEO Les Hinton became the latest high-profile personality to resign from his post. Hinton was the chief executive of Dow Jones, publisher of the Wall Street Journal. Rebekah Brooks, chief executive of the media group's UK newspaper arm News International had quit on Friday.

Google may pay $22.5 mn for bypassing privacy settings

Google may pay $22.5 mn for bypassing privacy settings

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

According to the daily, the fine is expected to be the largest penalty ever levied on a single company by the US Federal Trade Commission.

Mukesh may sell stake in RGTIL

Mukesh may sell stake in RGTIL

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

After agreeing to sell 30 per cent stake in the 23 blocks in India to BP, Mukesh Ambani is reportedly looking for buyers for its gas transportation and marketing company.

FTC may start antitrust probe against Google

FTC may start antitrust probe against Google

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

The Wall Street Journal has reported the civil probe, which has the potential to reshape how companies compete on the Internet, is the most serious legal threat yet to the 12-year-old company.

Yahoo mulls $18-bn stake sales in China, Japan

Yahoo mulls $18-bn stake sales in China, Japan

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Internet giant Yahoo may shed its substantial holding in China's Alibaba Group and in its Japanese affiliate in transactions totalling about $18 billion, says a media report.

Govt prosecutors may not charge AIG executives

Govt prosecutors may not charge AIG executives

Rediff.com5 Apr 2010

Attributing to people familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal said, 'federal prosecutors, after a two-year investigation, may soon decide not to charge executives for their role surrounding financial contracts that nearly brought down the company.'

Facebook's growth rate slowing down: Report

Facebook's growth rate slowing down: Report

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Social networking giant Facebook's growth appears to be slowing down, especially in the United States, according to a report.

Apple CEO says 'he is not next Steve Jobs'

Apple CEO says 'he is not next Steve Jobs'

Rediff.com31 May 2012

Cook revealed only a handful of incremental insights on Apple''s products and strategies.

Google sues US interior dept over e-mail bid

Google sues US interior dept over e-mail bid

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Internet search giant Google has sued the US Department of the Interior alleging that the federal agency favoured rival Microsoft while considering bids for e-mail and collaboration software for its 88,000 employees.

US seeks $1 bn from J&J to settle lawsuit

US seeks $1 bn from J&J to settle lawsuit

Rediff.com13 May 2011

It is alleged that the drug maker used false marketing tactics to persuade the Medicaid officials in the US to give preference to its costlier drug Risperdal and spend millions on it.

Google nears settlement over online drug ads

Google nears settlement over online drug ads

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Google Inc is close to settling a US criminal investigation into allegations it made money by accepting ads from online pharmacies that break US laws, says a media report.

Citigroup likely to cut 900 jobs: Report

Citigroup likely to cut 900 jobs: Report

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

US-based banking major Citigroup is likely to slash 900 jobs in its securities and banking division amid financial market turmoil, says a report.

US president Biden to decide on Tokyo Olympics?

US president Biden to decide on Tokyo Olympics?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Whether the beleaguered Tokyo Olympics begin as planned this July could come down to support from the United States and its new president, the Wall Street Journal quoted Tokyo Organising Committee member Haruyuki Takahashi as saying in an interview.

Visa, MasterCard near antitrust settlement

Visa, MasterCard near antitrust settlement

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

The Justice Department investigation, involves card company policies that prevent merchants from encouraging customers to use cards that have lower processing fees.

Why US officials are unhappy with the Pakistanis

Why US officials are unhappy with the Pakistanis

Rediff.com3 Oct 2010

Top US officials are unhappy over some Inter-Services Intelligence elements continuing to support the Haqqani network to counter India's presence in the region, amid fears that Pakistani military is "unable or unwilling" to act against Taliban and Al Qaeda in the restive tribal belt.

Is your smartphone spying on you?

Is your smartphone spying on you?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Rajeev Srinivasan on why consumers must be careful with their powerful mobile devices.

Gupta surrendered on Diwali, thinking 'Gods will protect him'

Gupta surrendered on Diwali, thinking 'Gods will protect him'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2011

Julka recalls that after the May conviction of Gupta's billionaire friend hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam, Gupta seemed worried and nervous about his own future.

ITA Software buy: Google, US govt close to pact

ITA Software buy: Google, US govt close to pact

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The proposed agreement is not final, and could fall apart, the report noted.