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Facebook follows Twitter, set for huge layoffs: WSJ

Facebook follows Twitter, set for huge layoffs: WSJ

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

After job cuts at Twitter, Facebook's parent company Meta is planning to begin "large-scale layoffs" this week in what could be the largest reduction to date at a "major technology corporation in a year that has seen a tech-industry retrenchment," a media report said.

Russian buys most expensive home in US

Russian buys most expensive home in US

Rediff.com1 Apr 2011

Yuri Milner purchased the 25,500 square foot property in Los Altos, California.

JPMorgan loses $2bn after bet goes wrong

JPMorgan loses $2bn after bet goes wrong

Rediff.com11 May 2012

JPMorgan Chase took the market by surprise on Thursday after it announced a $2 billion trading loss.

US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%

US adds 4.8 million jobs as unemployment falls to 11.1%

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

But, the Wall Street Journal said that the US labour market is operating with millions fewer jobs than in February, the month before the coronavirus pandemic struck the country's economy.

Microsoft wants US agencies to probe bribery allegations

Microsoft wants US agencies to probe bribery allegations

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

The company handed kickbacks to foreign govt officials in return for software contracts.

Trump catches up with Hillary; trails by just a point in latest poll

Trump catches up with Hillary; trails by just a point in latest poll

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton holds a slim lead over her Republican rival Donald Trump, a new poll shows just over a week before the epic United States presidential election.

Shocking! India ranks 119 in economic freedom

Shocking! India ranks 119 in economic freedom

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

India's economic development has been marred by corruption, says The Heritage Foundation.

WSJ says it too was attacked by Chinese hackers

WSJ says it too was attacked by Chinese hackers

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Spokesperson said the hackers wanted to monitor the daily's coverage of China.

Yahoo in talks to buy stake in video site Dailymotion

Yahoo in talks to buy stake in video site Dailymotion

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Dailymotion could be valued at roughly $300 million.

Clinton's lead over Trump grows in new national polls

Clinton's lead over Trump grows in new national polls

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

The Democratic presidential nominee has gained a whopping 15 per cent national lead owing to the recent gaffes made by her Republican rival.

Letter to Modi: Malnutrition and figure-conscious girls

Letter to Modi: Malnutrition and figure-conscious girls

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

In an open letter to Narendra Modi, activists Rohit Prajapati, Trupti Shah and Nandini Manjrekar have questioned his contention on malnutrition and young girls' figure-consciousness

Apple loses right to use iPhone trademark in Brazil

Apple loses right to use iPhone trademark in Brazil

Rediff.com14 Feb 2013

A firm had registered the trademark in 2000, seven yrs before Apple launched its phone.

Wary Obama put off Osama kill mission thrice!

Wary Obama put off Osama kill mission thrice!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

United States President Barack Obama put off three times operations to kill world's most dreaded terrorist Osama bin Laden before finally going ahead with the mission at the insistence of Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, a new book has claimed.

Jason Kilar being considered for Yahoo's CEO post

Jason Kilar being considered for Yahoo's CEO post

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Yahoo's most recent permanent CEO, Scott Thompson, resigned in May amid allegations of manipulating his educational qualifications, just five months after he was hired.

Sharif vows 'warmer ties' with India

Sharif vows 'warmer ties' with India

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Nawaz Sharif, poised for a record third term as Pakistan Prime Minister after his party's emphatic win in the landmark general elections, has vowed to pursue better relations with the US while seeking "warmer ties" with India.

India an important strategic partner of US: Ami Bera

India an important strategic partner of US: Ami Bera

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

California-based physician Ami Bera, the third Indian American to get elected to the United States House of Representatives, has termed India as an important strategic partner of the US. Bera asserted that New Delhi should continue with its strategic partnership with Washington and the country should remain a market destination for US goods and services.

Facebook IPO: Morgan Stanley makes $100-mn profit

Facebook IPO: Morgan Stanley makes $100-mn profit

Rediff.com24 May 2012

As the lead underwriter responsible for Facebook's IPO, Morgan Stanley, would receive the largest chunk of those profits arising from stabilising Facebook's stock price, the report said citing a person familiar with the matter.

Bo scandal takes new turn; murdered Briton M16 spy

Bo scandal takes new turn; murdered Briton M16 spy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

China's intriguing scandal relating to Bo Xilai took a new turn with revelations that Briton Neil Heywood murdered by the expelled Communist Party leader's wife was a spy working for British secret service - MI6.

Microsoft developing 7-inch Surface tablet

Microsoft developing 7-inch Surface tablet

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Microsoft executives feel they needed to keep pace with the growing popularity of smaller tablets like Google Inc's 7-inch Nexus and the 7.9-inch iPad Mini.

Facebook, Google talk acquisition with Twitter

Facebook, Google talk acquisition with Twitter

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

"Executives at both Facebook and Google, among other companies, have held low-level talks with those at Twitter Inc in recent months to explore the prospect of an acquisition of the messaging service," The Wall Street Journal reported, citing a person familiar with the matter.

Cadbury gets tax notice for 'phantom factory'

Cadbury gets tax notice for 'phantom factory'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

After Vodafone and Shell, it seems to be the turn of Cadbury.

'Hillary Clinton could announce presidential bid by 2014'

'Hillary Clinton could announce presidential bid by 2014'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

Stepping down as the top American diplomat at the height of popularity, Hillary Clinton could announce her 2016 presidency bid by 2014, a media report said on Friday.

Cong 'dissenters' write to Sonia? Party denies claim

Cong 'dissenters' write to Sonia? Party denies claim

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Suspended Congress leader claims 100 letters to Sonia Gandhi over leadership change

Iconic photos trace amazing history of Kodak

Iconic photos trace amazing history of Kodak

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

Kodak is prepairing to file for bankruptcy.

Pakistan was consulted before fatal NATO hit: Report

Pakistan was consulted before fatal NATO hit: Report

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Did the Pakistani officials mistakenly sanction the deadly NATO strike on their own border outposts killing 24 soldiers? According to a Wall Street Journal report, that is what happened on the fateful Saturday.

Facebook's IPO by Apr-Jun 2012

Facebook's IPO by Apr-Jun 2012

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Facebook, which has about 800 million users worldwide, is currently in 'internal discussions' with US regulator Securities and Exchange Commission regarding the timing of its initial public offering, the Wall Street Journal quoted people familiar with the matter as saying.

Fire from Pak side provoked NATO strike: Afghan officials

Fire from Pak side provoked NATO strike: Afghan officials

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation and Afghanistan forces came under fire from across the Pakistan border before they called in a deadly air strike on two Pakistani military posts that left 24 soldiers dead, media reports quoted Afghan and western officials as saying.

2 Indians selected as Yale World Fellows

2 Indians selected as Yale World Fellows

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Monika Halan is editor of Mint Money, India's second-largest business newspaper, which has an exclusive partnership with the Wall Street Journal.

Meet 5 highest paid CEOs of the US

Meet 5 highest paid CEOs of the US

Rediff.com22 May 2012

For the fifth year, the Wall Street Journal partnered with Hay Group, a global management consulting firm, on its annual survey of CEO Compensation.

US tightens drone strikes in Pakistan: Report

US tightens drone strikes in Pakistan: Report

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

In secret concessions to Pakistan, the US has tightened rules on drone strikes inside the country, apparently making them more selective as part of efforts to shore up its fragile relationship with Islamabad.

Meta Platforms' India staffers on edge over layoff media reports

Meta Platforms' India staffers on edge over layoff media reports

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

US media reports that Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, could be the latest technology giant to downsize its workforce have triggered trepidation among its 300-400 employees in India, according to people familiar with the matter. "We have not heard much about the impact (of downsizing) on India. "It's a wait-and-watch situation. Certainly, there is uncertainty," said a source.

Pakistan foils attempt to free Daniel Pearl murderer; 97 terrorists held

Pakistan foils attempt to free Daniel Pearl murderer; 97 terrorists held

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Pakistan Army on Friday said it has arrested nearly 100 terrorists and foiled an imminent jailbreak attempt to free top Al Qaeda leader Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, sentenced to death for the murder of Wall Street Journal correspondent Daniel Pearl in 2002.

India willing to talk Kashmir with Pakistan: Mathai

India willing to talk Kashmir with Pakistan: Mathai

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

India is willing to advance its peace talks with Pakistan and discuss the Kashmir issue, but the main stumbling block is Islamabad's failure to clamp down on militant groups, Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai has said.

India: Vishwaguru Or In Amritkaal?

India: Vishwaguru Or In Amritkaal?

Rediff.com2 May 2023

Happily, it does not require the world to hold a mirror up for us. We can look at ourselves and understand easily if we choose to be honest about where we find ourselves three quarters of a century after Independence, asserts Aakar Patel.

Facebook faces heat of Oppn parties over hate content

Facebook faces heat of Oppn parties over hate content

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The Congress claimed that Facebook has different rules for different countries and "that is not acceptable".

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.