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How to tackle coronavirus, the Indian way

How to tackle coronavirus, the Indian way

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

'Whether we like it or not, coronavirus is knocking on the door. We only have two weeks, a month if we are lucky, to prepare for its spread.' 'The US wasted this opportunity and is facing spreading virus and economic meltdown,' notes Sonalde Desai.

New York's Magnolia Bakery comes to India

New York's Magnolia Bakery comes to India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

The bakery was made famous by scenes from Sex and the City.

Manchester City is world's most valuable soccer group

Manchester City is world's most valuable soccer group

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Manchester City's Abu Dhabi-controlled owner has agreed to sell a $500 million stake to US private equity firm Silver Lake, making it the world's most valuable soccer group with a $4.8 billion price tag.

Pakistan hangs brigadier for spying

Pakistan hangs brigadier for spying

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

It is unlikely Brigadier Raja Rizwan was working for RA&W, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Manoj Sinha's ambitious plans for J&K

Manoj Sinha's ambitious plans for J&K

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

For far too long, people in J&K have felt the government doesn't exist for them.' 'My first priority is to make them feel that not only does it exist, it is there to work for them.

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'One out of three phones sold in India is a Xiaomi phone.'

Soccer Extras: 'The Gay Footballer' deletes account; Messi banned

Soccer Extras: 'The Gay Footballer' deletes account; Messi banned

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Working on developing world's 'best cricket team': Imran Khan

Working on developing world's 'best cricket team': Imran Khan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

The cricketer-turned-politician addressed a gathering of Pakistani-Americans at Capital One Arena in downtown Washington DC on Sunday.

How one man is changing young lives in India

How one man is changing young lives in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

An initiative to fund the education of bright Indian youngsters undertaken by two Indian-Americans has now acquired a momentum of its own, discovers Anjuli Bhargava.

Despite high rates, brands get ready to bat for IPL

Despite high rates, brands get ready to bat for IPL

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

For 2020, 13 brands are said to be on board already and advertising rates have been fixed at a premium of 10-15 per cent over 2019.

When will Indian Army permit women to fight?

When will Indian Army permit women to fight?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'Today's India is fearless and is on track to be a great power. But this is definitely not happening without women, who form 48 per cent of our population.'

Trump visits church that was set on fire by protesters

Trump visits church that was set on fire by protesters

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

St John's church was set ablaze on Sunday night as protesters demanded justice for the killing of Floyd, a 46-year-old man who was pinned to the ground in Minneapolis last week by a white police officer who kneeled on his neck as he gasped for breath.

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The spacecraft is the first to take the American astronauts to orbit from American soil in nearly a decade.

American test awaits Tata & Co

American test awaits Tata & Co

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Every move that strengthens Cyrus Mistry's position in companies like Indian Hotels could prolong the uncertainty.

Will Boeing 737 MAX return to Indian skies?

Will Boeing 737 MAX return to Indian skies?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The aircraft, which has been grounded since March following two fatal crashes which killed 346 on board, is crucial to Indian low-cost airline SpiceJet's fortune, which has up to 205 aircraft on order. With the grounding, the airline's capacity expansion plan is suffering.

Whistleblowing and handling whistleblowers is tricky

Whistleblowing and handling whistleblowers is tricky

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'Handled poorly, it could either lead to a witch-hunt in organisations that is fertile soil for yes-men; or lead to even bona fide decisions and entire organisational systems being held to ransom,' says Somasekhar Sundaresan.

Zuckerberg finds board member's comment on India 'deeply upsetting'

Zuckerberg finds board member's comment on India 'deeply upsetting'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Andreessen made a objectionable tweet about India after Trai ruled against Facebook's free but restricted internet programme

US-based Sikh actor gets apology after barred from boarding flight

US-based Sikh actor gets apology after barred from boarding flight

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Ahluwalia, 41, was not allowed to board the Aeromexico flight from Mexico City to New York on Monday.

RCEP can be particularly beneficial for India, says report

RCEP can be particularly beneficial for India, says report

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The report by the High Level Advisory Group said India stands to benefit even more when the US and China are locked in a global trade war.

Woods takes two-shot lead at rain-hit Zozo Championship

Woods takes two-shot lead at rain-hit Zozo Championship

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Tiger Woods jumped clear of fellow American Woodland, posting a 12-under 128 halfway total in the rain-affected event that will not finish until Monday.

'Trump is unfit to be president': American dailies slam Republican nominee

'Trump is unfit to be president': American dailies slam Republican nominee

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump should not be elected as the next United States president as he is "unfit" for the post and makes "crude generalisations" about nations and religions, Washington Post and New York Times said in their editorials.

'There is a general shift in Chinese behaviour with the world'

'There is a general shift in Chinese behaviour with the world'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'You can see that in Chinese behaviour in the Yellow Sea, you can see it in their behaviour towards Taiwan, you can see it in their behaviour towards Hong Kong, you can see it on our border as well.'

PMC shows it's time for relook at urban coop banks

PMC shows it's time for relook at urban coop banks

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

In the aftermath of the PMC Bank mess which was in the RBI's highest rating of 'A' category, trustworthiness of these ratings may be up for a review.

Climate change: US wants China, India on board

Climate change: US wants China, India on board

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Climate change: US wants China, India on board.

Influential Indian Americans embroiled in lawsuit

Influential Indian Americans embroiled in lawsuit

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

Dr Zach Zachariah, longtime Republican Party stalwart and major raiser of funds, has sued his one-time protege, Dr Akshay K Desai, another leading GOP activist who was recently named finance chairman of the Republican Party in Florida.

Two men stopped from boarding flight in US for speaking Arabic

Two men stopped from boarding flight in US for speaking Arabic

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Two Palestinian-origin men were stopped from boarding a flight back home in the United States because a fellow passenger was scared to fly with them for speaking in Arabic, an incident showing public paranoia after the Paris attacks.

Now Laxmi Vilas Bank under RBI scanner for bad loans

Now Laxmi Vilas Bank under RBI scanner for bad loans

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

The PCA plan covers various suggestions or measures to recover non-performing assets (NPAs), reduce costs, boost capital, downsize risk-weighted assets, and improve profitability, among others. The LVB management is in the process of implementing all of these, said sources.

Xi's 'strong' obsession reason for China's behaviour: Experts

Xi's 'strong' obsession reason for China's behaviour: Experts

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Experts said the tensions have added to a sense of apprehension in the United States, Europe and parts of Asia that China will engage in more aggressive behaviour in pursuit of its territorial interests, which in turn has raised the possibility of a serious and coordinated pushback by leading global players.

Chandrayaan-2 launch to take place between July 9-16

Chandrayaan-2 launch to take place between July 9-16

Rediff.com22 May 2019

"It is going to be the most complex mission ever undertaken by ISRO. It is going to take place between July 9 and 16, this year," Sivan said, addressing scientists from the Mission Control Centre.

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

It was exactly 25 years when Mohammad Azharuddin-led India got the better of Sri Lanka in the final to win their fourth Asia Cup title, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, on April 14, 1995.

2020 will see fresh challenges for banking

2020 will see fresh challenges for banking

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

'Given the emerging trends, it may be time for India to embrace digital banking,' notes Pradipta Bagchi.

Indian American aims for US school board re-election

Indian American aims for US school board re-election

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Balaji R Venkatraman, who is seeking re-election to the Evergreen Elementary School District board in San Jose, California, says school election is not about politics, it's about schoolchildren.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Halep advance; Dimitrov stuns Thiem

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Halep advance; Dimitrov stuns Thiem

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open.

US Treasury's David Malpass bags World Bank's top job

US Treasury's David Malpass bags World Bank's top job

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

The World Bank's executive board unanimously selected 63-year-old Malpass, who is currently Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs, as the bank's 13th President for a five-year term beginning April 9.

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'KRN's journey from a humble cottage in Uzhavoor to Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi was no less spectacular than that of Abraham Lincoln from the log cabin to the White House'.

Coronavirus wreaks sporting havoc around the world

Coronavirus wreaks sporting havoc around the world

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The unprecedented shutdown of world sport in response to the coronavirus spread that has infected more than 134,000 people and killed around 5,000 also prompted organisers to postpone the Formula One motor races in Vietnam and Bahrain. The start of the lucrative Indian Premier League has also been postponed until April 15 as a "precautionary measure", the Board of Control for Cricket in India said.

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka stunned

Aus Open PICS: Nadal, Barty power ahead; Azarenka stunned

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Images from the action on Day 2 at the Australian Open.

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

'Real power comes not from the barrel of a gun'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

'...but from those who control the narrative.' Powerful nations have mastered this art of narrative building. Those nations who aspire to become global powers must do so, observes Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.

Indra Nooyi inducted into Smithsonian portrait gallery

Indra Nooyi inducted into Smithsonian portrait gallery

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'To be an immigrant, a South Asian immigrant of colour, a woman to be included in the Portrait Gallery... it really says that we are the country where people look for the people who make a positive impact and celebrate them,' Nooyi, 64, told reporters during the portrait gallery induction ceremony on Sunday.

Trump muddles up Apple CEO's name

Trump muddles up Apple CEO's name

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

While heaping praises on Cook for his contribution in the American commerce and industry sectors, Trump referred to the 58-year-old executive as "Tim Apple."