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India-born poet Vijay Seshadri wins 2014 Pulitzer Prize

India-born poet Vijay Seshadri wins 2014 Pulitzer Prize

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

India-born poet Vijay Seshadri has won the prestigious 2014 Pulitzer Prize in the poetry category for his collection of poems '3 Sections'.

Apple TV entices networks with promise of mobile viewers

Apple TV entices networks with promise of mobile viewers

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Rising mobile viewership is paving way for online TV subscription.

The truth about India's ease of doing business claim

The truth about India's ease of doing business claim

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

'The recalculated ranking showed India should have had a higher ranking earlier (113 in 2012 instead of 132) and lower ranking later (114 in 2018 instead of 100).' 'This would mean that there has been no change in India's climate of doing business across two regimes.' 'This is exactly consistent with the reality on the ground,' observes Debashis Basu.

Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead in New York

Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman found dead in New York

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

The Oscar-winning actor of films like Magnolia, The Big Lebowski and The Master was 46.

How to plan smart for your retirement

How to plan smart for your retirement

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

: Get serious about your retirement planning. You don't want to be broke in your eighties! Making smart decisions now will help you enjoy your retirement years.

US national security adviser Michael Flynn resigns

US national security adviser Michael Flynn resigns

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

His departure came just after reports surfaced the Justice Department warned the Trump administration last month that Flynn misled administration officials regarding his communications with the Russian ambassador to the United States.

Trump's next going to bomb religious freedom in US?

Trump's next going to bomb religious freedom in US?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The Donald Trump administration is planning another controversial executive order which if signed by the President will provide individuals and organisations the option to deny services, employment and other benefits to people based on religion, according to media reports.

At last, a Trump choice we can cheer

At last, a Trump choice we can cheer

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

Donald Trump and General H R McMaster: It is almost like the Chinese monarch Helü with Sun Tzu at his side.

Rupee ends marginally higher at 64.80 vs USD

Rupee ends marginally higher at 64.80 vs USD

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Persistent foreign capital inflows also boosted sentiment.

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over alleged 'bias'; demands probe

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over alleged 'bias'; demands probe

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'If the platform is public, then every Indian regardless of his ideology and commitment has got the right to convey his view'

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

African-American George Floyd's death on May 25 has sparked civil unrest that has since spread nationwide.

PM fights anti-India biz climate in US

PM fights anti-India biz climate in US

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

Seeking to minimise the impact of the recent headline-grabbing moves, he said there had only been one instance of compulsory licensing.

After trading halt at NYSE, Sebi reviews risk management systems

After trading halt at NYSE, Sebi reviews risk management systems

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Identifying cyber crime as a major threat, Sebi Chairman U K Sinha recently said such attacks are occurring these days in a more sophisticated manner.

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Nick Ayers, the 36-year-old chief of staff to the vice-president Mike Pence, is Kelly's likely successor.

There will be 'a report' on Khashoggi's murder by Tue: Trump

There will be 'a report' on Khashoggi's murder by Tue: Trump

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

The report will address what 'we think the overall impact was and who caused it, and who did it', Trump said.

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has triggered nationwide violent protests with a section of the protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'And we said to him, "What will you do for us if we jump in early?"' 'His answer was very simple: "I'm going to have the most diverse cabinet and administration in the history of the US".' '"You can expect that you will have a seat at the table, okay? Number one. So influence if I win".' '"Number two, you should fully expect that we will focus on the issues that you care about: Immigration".'

A win-win for Modi and Trump?

A win-win for Modi and Trump?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'For Trump, this maddening extravaganza will play out well in his election campaign, showing himself off as a hugely popular world leader,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Apple buys firm co-founded by two Indian-Americans

Apple buys firm co-founded by two Indian-Americans

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

A social media analytics firm, co-founded by two Indian-American entrepreneurs, has been acquired by Apple for over $200 million.

Daily Mail in talks with private equity for Yahoo bid

Daily Mail in talks with private equity for Yahoo bid

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Buying Yahoo's assets would expand DailyMail.com's reach and improve its digital ad rev

An independent Scotland might lower the spirit of Scotch whisky lovers

An independent Scotland might lower the spirit of Scotch whisky lovers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

A factor which would be key to Scotch consumers is the new currency an independent Scotland would go for .

NaMo has warm water, Barack has red wine

NaMo has warm water, Barack has red wine

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Modi presented Obama with a richly silk-covered special edition of Mahatma Gandhi's interpretation of the Bhagvad Gita, and recordings of Dr Martin Luther King's speech when he visited India in 1959 and also a specially framed photograph of Dr King when he visited Rajghat. Modi had scrupulously researched and selected these gifts for Obama and more gifts would be presented on Tuesday during their summit for both the President and the First Family.

Dark, Quirky, Sexy: Happy Birthday, Angelina Jolie!

Dark, Quirky, Sexy: Happy Birthday, Angelina Jolie!

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The actress-filmmaker and UN ambassador turns 40 on June 4.

Pak will use US weapons in fight against India, not jihadists: Haqqani

Pak will use US weapons in fight against India, not jihadists: Haqqani

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Pakistan's former Ambassador to the US Hussain Haqqani said that in WSJ article.

Is this why govt needs money from RBI?

Is this why govt needs money from RBI?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Money permits patronage. Money means power. No wonder details of the crores locked up in NPAs and never repaid loans are top secret, Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Rajesh Dhingra: Anil Ambani's go-to man for defence foray

Rajesh Dhingra: Anil Ambani's go-to man for defence foray

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Clearly, he is in the right place, at the right time.

Wall Street suffers biggest drop since September

Wall Street suffers biggest drop since September

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The S&P and Dow dipped the most in a day since September 28.

CIA's Mike Pompeo met Kim Jong un last week: Trump

CIA's Mike Pompeo met Kim Jong un last week: Trump

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

The trip was the highest level meeting with a North Korean leader since 2000 when then-Secretary of State Madeleine Albright met Kim Jong-il, the father of the current leader, in Pyongyang.

Who's afraid of #metoo

Who's afraid of #metoo

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

'#metoo has put front and centre an issue that society has suppressed for far too long,' says Kanika Datta.

Thousands gather in Kuala Lumpur to demand Malaysia's PM ouster

Thousands gather in Kuala Lumpur to demand Malaysia's PM ouster

Rediff.com29 Aug 2015

Online reports said there were at least 40,000 protesters in the rally in downtown Kuala Lumpur.

Tough road ahead for new Nestl India boss

Tough road ahead for new Nestl India boss

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

The 55-year-old executive takes over on August 1.

Slap from army officer shook him completely: Ex-cop on Masood Azhar

Slap from army officer shook him completely: Ex-cop on Masood Azhar

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

Former Director General of Sikkim Police Avinash Mohananey interrogated Azhar many a times during his two-decade tenure in the Intelligence Bureau.

NYSE technical issues halt exchange for more than 3 hours

NYSE technical issues halt exchange for more than 3 hours

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The NYSE accounts for more than 60 percent of S&P 500 volume at the close of the market

Crime not suspected in New York Stock Exchange glitch: Source

Crime not suspected in New York Stock Exchange glitch: Source

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Technical fault was the reason behind it.

Tillerson, Mattis call on Modi ahead of meet with Trump

Tillerson, Mattis call on Modi ahead of meet with Trump

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The issues that figured prominently in these discussions included terrorism, Afghanistan and the situation in the Asia Pacific region.

Google gets taste of its own strong medicine

Google gets taste of its own strong medicine

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Google won't miss the revenue.

Trump's Taj goes bust

Trump's Taj goes bust

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The casino, the last of the Atlantic City casinos bearing Donald Trump's name, will close in September.

Should Rajan have exercised more restraint?

Should Rajan have exercised more restraint?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

Mr Swamy has written letters to the Prime Minister's Office asking for Mr Rajan's services to be terminated.

Revealed! How Priyanka carried her Met Gala gown

Revealed! How Priyanka carried her Met Gala gown

Rediff.com2 May 2017

Her train was 8-foot-long and a limousine wasn't enough to carry it! Read on to find out how she finally arrived at the venue.

'MPs' letter was given to Congress leadership 10 days ago'

'MPs' letter was given to Congress leadership 10 days ago'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

'This letter assumes significance as it is for the first time that a letter has been documented and collectively agreed upon.'