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How Apple CEO plans to counter iPhone worries

How Apple CEO plans to counter iPhone worries

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Artificial intelligence and augmented reality will reinforce the importance of the iPhone, says Tim Cook.

Venezuela: Where beauty is a national sport

Venezuela: Where beauty is a national sport

Rediff.com26 Aug 2009

Venezuela, a nation of just 27 million people, is the world's unquestioned leader in beauty pageants. Why?

When movie theatres no longer exist...

When movie theatres no longer exist...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra imagines a time, 20 years from now, when movie-watching in theatres will be long gone, thanks to the coronavirus, and pens a letter to his grandchild, explaining the magic of the cinema hall.

Desi stand-up comedian Rajiv Satyal conquers new lands

Desi stand-up comedian Rajiv Satyal conquers new lands

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

The comedian presents a solo show, about being solo in Los Angeles for the first time. He discusses dating, the challenges of his profession and why Indian Americans are the most privileged with P Rajendran.

Obama nominates Indian American for district court judge

Obama nominates Indian American for district court judge

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

United States President Barack Obama on Thursday nominated Indian American Manish S Shah to serve on the United States District Courts judgeship for the Northern District of Illinois.

Veteran British broadcaster David Frost dies at 74

Veteran British broadcaster David Frost dies at 74

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

Veteran British journalist and broadcaster Sir David Frost, best known for his series of interviews with disgraced United States President Richard Nixon, has died after a suspected heart attack while on board a cruise ship. He was 74.

What India's NEP should really be

What India's NEP should really be

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Learning to learn should be given more importance than what is actually being learnt,' recommends Zaki Ansari.

10 college dropouts who built business empires

10 college dropouts who built business empires

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

They never went to college...yet they own some of the world's biggest businesses.

US Sikhs to submit memorandum to Obama

US Sikhs to submit memorandum to Obama

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

The Sikh community in the United States plans to submit a memorandum to President Barack Obama, expressing their commitment to uphold the highest values of the American society and peaceful co-existence in the wake a shootout at a Gurdwara which left six worshippers dead.

Suicides won't take sheen off this coaching hub

Suicides won't take sheen off this coaching hub

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

'Kota is good if you are good' and 'Kota can make you or break you' are two cryptic statements Kota students often offer to explain life in their world.

Decoding the Golden Globes 2013 nominations

Decoding the Golden Globes 2013 nominations

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

It is a spread so full, rich and varied it'd satisfy most cinematic gluttons.

What are Priyanka's plans after her wedding?

What are Priyanka's plans after her wedding?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Will Priyanka start a family? Or does she have some career aces up her sleeve? Longtime Rediff.com contributor Aseem Chhabra, author of

'Americans blame UK for rise in Islamic extremism'

'Americans blame UK for rise in Islamic extremism'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

Accusing Britain of being a "menace to the outside world", Americans have blamed their closest ally in Europe for the rise of Islamic extremism amid growing anger over the UK's perceived failure to tackle extremism.

'Learning is a lifelong process'

'Learning is a lifelong process'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Aditya Bhushan Dwivedi profiles Amitava Ghosh the chief technology officer at TaxiForSure.

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Looking at Carrie Fisher's life in pictures

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Carrie Fisher, who made Star Wars character Princess Leia so popular, passed into the ages on December 28

Guntur to New York. Aboard the Titanic

Guntur to New York. Aboard the Titanic

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

The Titanic had an India connection. Allen Becker's family journeyed from Guntur to London and boarded the Titanic on April 10, 1912.

Samsung, Apple to end patents war outside US

Samsung, Apple to end patents war outside US

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Apple still has a request pending for a sales ban against newer Samsung phones in that proceeding.

Sikh musician accuses Disney of racism

Sikh musician accuses Disney of racism

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Sukhbir Channa, a 24-year-old Sikh musician, has filed a $1 million class action complaint against Walt Disney World.The lawsuit, filed in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court in Hillsborough County, Florida, claims that Channa was denied employment despite being qualified for the job because of the 'look problem' a reference to his turban and beard.

'Macaca' target Sidarth is aide to US prez hopeful

'Macaca' target Sidarth is aide to US prez hopeful

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Sidarth now works as paid staffer in the communications wing of Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Richardson, where he compiles newspaper clips on all items of interest to the campaign, drafts press releases and performs other communication tasks

Columbia Business School hosts IIM-A students

Columbia Business School hosts IIM-A students

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

As part of its new partnership with the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A), Columbia Business School is hosting 11 students from the former's Post Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPX) for one week of dedicated classes and industry visits.

Forecasting media's future

Forecasting media's future

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Ajit Balakrishnan recalls some lessons from the last time people talked of 'convergence' -- the mid-1990s.

'It was a vote against the race card'

'It was a vote against the race card'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

S R Sidarth, who Senator George Allen called a 'macaca', recounts his experience.

IT firms face severe talent shortage

IT firms face severe talent shortage

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

'We hope The Lunchbox will find an audience for it in India'

'We hope The Lunchbox will find an audience for it in India'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Director Ritesh Batra discusses his film, The Lunchbox, which releases this week.

US testing quake warning system

US testing quake warning system

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

The system's early warnings will come after a quake rupture has already begun but before the shaking is felt tens of miles from the epicentre.

Merritt clocks second fastest indoor 400m ever

Merritt clocks second fastest indoor 400m ever

Rediff.com12 Feb 2005

The world junior champion stunned the crowd by clocking a time of 44.93 seconds.

Saregama ties-up with MGM Studios

Saregama ties-up with MGM Studios

Rediff.com28 Jan 2005

Saregama India Ltd on Friday announced a strategic alliance with global player MGM Studios for marketing modern Hollywood films in the Indian market.

How many 2019 World Cup players have scored 10,000 ODI runs?

How many 2019 World Cup players have scored 10,000 ODI runs?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents all the fascinating career numbers of players in the World Cup.

Stunning photos from the week gone by

Stunning photos from the week gone by

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Images of the events that shaped the world last week.

The world's wealthiest bachelor!

The world's wealthiest bachelor!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2004

Microsoft co-founder Paul G Allen is the wealthiest bachelor and the 5th richest man in the world, with an estimated net worth of $21 billion.

'I want the predators to feel afraid'

'I want the predators to feel afraid'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

'It's okay to Twitter shame somebody, but what happens after that?' 'Most of these people, who were accused, are back at work now.' 'I want the movement to go on, I don't want the momentum to slow down.'

Wal-Mart's secret of success amid slump

Wal-Mart's secret of success amid slump

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

The annual shareholders' meet resembled a rock concert in an indoor stadium with associates cheering like crazy fans.

Swraj Paul on London Olympics bid Board

Swraj Paul on London Olympics bid Board

Rediff.com12 Sep 2003

Britain's leading Asian businessman was appointed to the Board along with British rowing Olympians Steve Redgrave and Matt Pinsent.

Depp to play Willy Wonka

Depp to play Willy Wonka

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

Age of excess fuelled rise of Ponzis

Age of excess fuelled rise of Ponzis

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

For at least 13 years, big and small investors alike turned over their money to Paul Greenwood and Stephen Walsh, two New York money managers, in the belief that an "enhanced equity index" strategy was reaping them profits.

Gregory King to replace Le Roux

Gregory King to replace Le Roux

Rediff.com27 Jun 2003

The South African has been appointed the new fitness trainer of the Indian cricket team.

Four NRIs to receive leadership awards

Four NRIs to receive leadership awards

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

Mohanbir Sawhney, Raghuram G Rajan, Raju G C Thomas and Darsh Wasan will receive the award for academic leadership.

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