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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.

Spotted: Mallika Sherawat in Cannes

Spotted: Mallika Sherawat in Cannes

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Reader Rashmi has sent us this photograh with the star.

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.

Parl panel plans to summon FB amid reports alleging bias towards BJP

Parl panel plans to summon FB amid reports alleging bias towards BJP

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

After a report mentioned that Facebook overlooked its hate speech policies in cases of BJP MLA T Raja Singh and 3 others, Shashi Tharoor, chairperson of Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT, said the committee 'would certainly wish to hear from Facebook'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

B School Curricula: Time for A Reset?

B School Curricula: Time for A Reset?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

... As the world swings from 'financialisation' to 'artificial intelligence', asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Indian-American physician pulls out of Wharton meet

Indian-American physician pulls out of Wharton meet

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

A noted Indian-American physician has withdrawn from the annual Wharton India Economic Forum in the wake the organiser's decision to cancel a key-note address by Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

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.

Desi analyst slammed for inaccurate tweets over Sandy

Desi analyst slammed for inaccurate tweets over Sandy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

When anonymous tweeter @Comfortablysmug tweeted 'Breaking: Confirmed flooding at NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) The trading floor is flooded under more than 3 feet of water,' it was picked up by the National Weather Service, the Weather Channel and CNN.

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.

Sandy forces shutting of NYSE, Nasdaq for second day

Sandy forces shutting of NYSE, Nasdaq for second day

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq remained closed for the second consecutive day, the first time since 9/11, as superstorm Sandy swept across New York City, leaving the Wall Street powerless.

How much do you pay your maid and driver?

How much do you pay your maid and driver?

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Indian household helps are among the lowest paid workers.

Why Silver Lakes is betting big on Dell?

Why Silver Lakes is betting big on Dell?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

For years, many Wall Street investors wrote off Dell Inc as a dying personal computer company. But Silver Lake Partners is betting about $1 billion that they're wrong. Here' why...

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.

Has UPA killed the India growth story?

Has UPA killed the India growth story?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2013

India growth story has been deeply hurt by a suffocating bureaucracy and a workforce, which is 'unskilled'.