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Sensex ends flat in volatile trade

Sensex ends flat in volatile trade

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The NSE Nifty, after hitting a high of 10,758.55, closed at 10,717.80, up just 2.30 points, or 0.02 per cent.

And the Oscar goes to... Bollywood directors choose their best film

And the Oscar goes to... Bollywood directors choose their best film

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Wolf of Wall Street, Philomena, Gravity... check out which films some of our Bollywood filmmakers are rooting for!

Sensex extends losses amid F&O expiry; L&T slump

Sensex extends losses amid F&O expiry; L&T slump

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

L&T was the top loser in the Sensex pack, dropping 4.99 per cent, after the engineering major posted a 45 per cent decline in consolidated net profit for the September quarter. Titan, ONGC, Axis Bank, HUL, NTPC, M&M and HDFC were the other major laggards, shedding up to 3.32 per cent. NSE Nifty fell 58.80 points or 0.50 per cent to 11,670.80.

Facebook cautions investors of flat growth this year

Facebook cautions investors of flat growth this year

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Facebook expects ad revenues to slow down in current year.

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.

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.

Microsoft considers Ericsson CEO for top job

Microsoft considers Ericsson CEO for top job

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Microsoft Corp is considering Ericsson Chief Executive Hans Vestberg as a possible successor to outgoing CEO Steve Ballmer.

Bhopal survivors to start hunger strike in NY

Bhopal survivors to start hunger strike in NY

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

Two women survivors of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy will go on an indefinite hunger strike here from May 1 to press Dow Chemicals, the present owner of Union Carbide, to own up responsibility for the tragedy and assume the liabilities.

How Biden's trade team could influence relations between the two countries

How Biden's trade team could influence relations between the two countries

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

India will have to show more willingness to import, and since Biden will not encourage sale of oil and gas to bridge the gap, it means there has to be more meaningful duty reduction in other areas even if Delhi baulks at a Free Trade Agreement so soon after walking out of RCEP.

Infosys likely to be fined $35 mn for visa violations

Infosys likely to be fined $35 mn for visa violations

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

This is a culmination of the joint investigation carried out by the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security.

8 start-ups that have astonishing valuations

8 start-ups that have astonishing valuations

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

Airbnb, started in 2008, is now a $10 billion company.

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Oscars 2014: Matthew McConaughey, Cate Blanchett win top awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

The 86th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

In Scorsese's latest, DiCaprio is loud, arrogant, not very nice to people

In Scorsese's latest, DiCaprio is loud, arrogant, not very nice to people

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Aseem Chhabra explains why didn't like The Wolf Of Wall Street.

Spotted: Mallika Sherawat in Cannes

Spotted: Mallika Sherawat in Cannes

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Reader Rashmi has sent us this photograh with the star.

Celeb Spotting at Cannes: Ash & more!

Celeb Spotting at Cannes: Ash & more!

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Check them out!

Apple getting ready to launch new product by year-end

Apple getting ready to launch new product by year-end

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Apple is likely to launch new product by 2014-end.

Why did Preet Bharara meet Donald Trump?

Why did Preet Bharara meet Donald Trump?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Bharara's presence at Trump Tower provoked much curiosity.

Sensex, Nifty end higher for 2nd session on strong fund inflow, firm rupee

Sensex, Nifty end higher for 2nd session on strong fund inflow, firm rupee

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Continued capital inflows by foreign funds and retail investors kept market's mood upbeat, traders said.

Nooyi, Jha, Pandit among highest paid US CEOs

Nooyi, Jha, Pandit among highest paid US CEOs

Rediff.com17 Nov 2010

PepsiCo's Indra Nooyi, Motorola's Sanjay Kumar Jha and Citigroup's Vikram Pandit are the three Indian-Americans among US' highest paid CEOs listed by Wall Street Journal.

'Marry someone 20 years older to get ahead'

'Marry someone 20 years older to get ahead'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Chairman and CEO of Xerox, Ursula Burns, has revealed that one of the keys to her success was marrying a great man 20 years her senior.

Would love to help: Trump on India-China border row

Would love to help: Trump on India-China border row

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

The US president's remarks in this regard come days after senior Indian and Chinese military commanders held talks aimed at resolving the months-long standoff along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh. The two countries agreed to stop sending more troops to their disputed border in the Himalayas.

COVID-19: Record 4,591 Americans die in last 24 hours

COVID-19: Record 4,591 Americans die in last 24 hours

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The virus has infected over 6,71,000 people and claimed more than 33,000 lives, the highest for any country in the world.

Oscar 2014: Meet the Best Actor nominees

Oscar 2014: Meet the Best Actor nominees

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

The Academy awards are scheduled to take place on March 3.

Trump may suspend H1B, other visas to stem unemployment

Trump may suspend H1B, other visas to stem unemployment

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

US President Donald Trump is considering suspending a number of employment visas including the H-1B, most sought-after among Indian IT professionals, in view of the massive unemployment in America due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a media report. The proposed suspension could extend into the government's new fiscal year beginning October 1, when many new visas are issued, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, quoting unnamed administration officials.

Oscar 2014: Martin Scorsese and the men who shouldn't beat him

Oscar 2014: Martin Scorsese and the men who shouldn't beat him

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Looking at the Best Director contenders at the Oscars this year.

Golden Globes, 2014: Did the right films win? VOTE!

Golden Globes, 2014: Did the right films win? VOTE!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

So you weren't rooting for Cate Blanchett and Leonardi DiCaprio? Vote for the actors/ films YOU preferred!

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.

China may cancel trade talks with US

China may cancel trade talks with US

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Trump's latest move will raise duties on more than 5,000 products made by Chinese producers, ranging from chemicals to textiles and consumer goods.

Rajaratnam's brother charged with insider trading

Rajaratnam's brother charged with insider trading

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Rajarengan 'Rengan' Rajaratnam, 42, of Manhattan, was charged by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the US Securities and Exchange Commission with conspiracy to commit securities fraud and six counts of securities fraud.

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.

Sensex ends higher for 5th day in volatile trade

Sensex ends higher for 5th day in volatile trade

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

The NSE 50-share index finally concluded at 10,417.15, up 14.90 points

Goldman exits China's ICBC, 7 years, billions later

Goldman exits China's ICBC, 7 years, billions later

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Goldman's relationship with ICBC was similar to that of other big global financial institutions that purchased stakes in Chinese banks and insurers.

Mystery behind J P Morgan's China deals being probed

Mystery behind J P Morgan's China deals being probed

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

US authorities are investigating J P Morgan's hiring practices in China as part of a wider bribery probe

Markets close higher for 2nd day running

Markets close higher for 2nd day running

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Banking shares gained after the Reserve Bank allowed lenders to spread provisions for bond losses in the third and fourth quarters of the previous fiscal over the next four quarters.

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.

From tech pioneer to media baron, Jeff Bezos' success story

From tech pioneer to media baron, Jeff Bezos' success story

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Jeff Bezos is one of the few chief executives in corporate America who refuse to bow to Wall Street's quarterly profit demands.

Olympics: Early decision needed for any delay

Olympics: Early decision needed for any delay

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The Japanese and Tokyo metropolitan governments, local organisers and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) have all sought to quash persistent speculation that the Games could be cancelled or postponed.

FB search to generate revenue, no rival to Google

FB search to generate revenue, no rival to Google

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

The new tool lets users search for recommendations from friends.

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.

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.