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This runner won despite stopping to return a rival's water bottle
Rediff.com18 Apr 2017Geoffrey Kirui and Edna Kiplagat produced a Kenyan sweep at the Boston Marathon, winning the men's and women's races on Monday by conquering the race's hilly final miles to establish their dominance.
Kyrgyzstan-born suspect eyed for Russia subway blast
Rediff.com4 Apr 2017The suspect, named as Akbarjon Djalilov, is a Kyrgyzstan national.
What ails Indian start-ups?
Rediff.com4 Apr 2017The start-up story appears to be losing its sheen due to corporate misgovernance, financial mismanagement and gender discrimination.
Trump nominates Indian-American to top judicial post
Rediff.com21 Mar 2017Amul Thapar, 47, had become in 2007 the first South Asian Article III judge when he was appointed as a US District Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky.
Entertainment junkie? Here's why you'll love travelling by train
Rediff.com21 Mar 2017The ministry of railways is set to invite bids for content on demand and rail radio services, to be provided for travellers in April, says Shine Jacob.Shine Jacob in New Delhi
'Weather Bomb' Stella levels northeastern US
Rediff.com15 Mar 2017Heavy snowfall has shut major cities like New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, leaving thousands of travelers stranded in airports across the nation and prompting warnings from officials urging residents to stay off the roads.
Look who hired IIM-A grads this year
Rediff.com14 Mar 2017The e-commerce firm recruited 18 post graduate students.
Pradhan discusses LNG imports with US counterpart
Rediff.com9 Mar 2017Pradhan met Energy Secretary Rick Perry during an unscheduled trip to the US Capitol and discussed energy cooperation between India and the US, Indian investment in Liquefied natural gas and shale sectors, and the possibility of the US exporting LNG to India from early next year.
Placements drop by 5 per cent at IIM-C
Rediff.com6 Mar 2017It is not clear whether the drop in offers is a fallout of demonetisation.
7 key points in Trump's maiden speech to Congress
Rediff.com1 Mar 2017From reiterating his commitment to build the border wall to protecting the American way of life from terrorist threats, President Donald Trump outlined his vision for the United States of America
'My job is not to represent the world; my job is to represent the United States of America'
Rediff.com1 Mar 2017The following is the full text of US President Donald Trump's first address to a joint session of the Congress on February 28, as prepared for delivery and released by the White House press office.
Review: Manchester by the Sea is bruising
Rediff.com23 Feb 2017The film's genius is not in its ability to provide answers. Rather, it expands our empathy and forces us to locate the sublime within the unbearable, says Vikram Johri.
Hungary to withdraw Budapest's 2024 Olympic bid
Rediff.com23 Feb 2017Mayor Istvan Tarlos had suggested the city might quit the race after local opponents of the bid last week submitted a quarter of a million signatures.
Fear not students, there is hope in America
Rediff.com21 Feb 2017'They (students) were born in a borderless world, a world of the internet and a deep-seated belief that they could live and work anywhere they wished.'
Good looks = better salary?
Rediff.com17 Feb 2017According to a new study, the more attractive you are, the higher your paycheck will be!
'I am very proud of the Grammy, but...'
Rediff.com13 Feb 2017'The Indian media has largely ignored my efforts.'
CampusAlert: Slowdown hits new IIMs
Rediff.com10 Feb 2017IIM-Trichy has seen a dip in the number of offers per recruiter. IIM-Udaipur is yet to place 20 of its 144 students.
Trump faces major legal test over his travel ban
Rediff.com7 Feb 2017The White House on Tuesday ruled out any possibility of withdrawing the order and exuded confidence of winning the case.
'Blame him': Trump tweets attack on judge who halted travel ban
Rediff.com6 Feb 2017"Just cannot believe a judge would put our country in such peril. If something happens blame him and court system. People pouring in. Bad!" Trump tweeted, not just attacking Judge Robart's decision but going after him who may yet make more decisions on the matter this week.
When families in America were finally reunited
Rediff.com6 Feb 2017'Welcome to America', '#Americaisbeautiful'. These were just some of the chants heard at American airports as families reunited with their loved ones after a federal court swept aside the ban imposed by President Donald Trump, which restricted the access of people from seven nations -- namely Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Somalia.
Bad people are very happy: Trump slams judge on Twitter
Rediff.com5 Feb 2017US President Donald Trump has slammed federal judge James Robart who lifted the travel ban he had imposed on citizens of seven mainly-Muslim countries, taking an unusual jab at an independent branch of the US government as he vowed to bring back the restrictions.
Seattle judge halts Trump's immigration order
Rediff.com4 Feb 2017Striking a major blow to Donald Trump, a federal judge in Seattle brought his administration's executive order on immigration to a halt nationwide Friday, issuing a temporary restraining order in US District Court until further hearings can be held.
Trump now says 'fake news' media misreported his talk with Turnbull
Rediff.com3 Feb 2017The White House says President Trump is 'extremely upset' with the 'poorly-crafted' refugee deal with Australia.
Trump hung up on Australian PM over a 'dumb deal'
Rediff.com2 Feb 2017The Washington Post reported that Trump called the conversation with Turnbull "the worst by far" of his calls with world leaders that day, and cut it short after 25 minutes.
Anita Dongre: The designer who broke the Internet
Rediff.com31 Jan 2017From starting with two sewing machines in her bedroom, Anita Dongre is all set to launch two stores in America. Archana Masih meets the designer for the working woman and the bride.
'Refugees welcome here': Protesters rally across US
Rediff.com30 Jan 2017Protesters gathered outside the White House and raised slogans like 'This is what America looks like!', 'The people united, will never be divided' and 'No hate, no fear, refugees are welcome here,' as they waved the American flag and held placards, opposing Trump's order to block any visitors for 90 days from seven designated countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
Families torn apart: Toll of Trump's immigration order
Rediff.com30 Jan 2017United States President Donald Trump's new executive order banning immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries -- Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Somalia - has upended the lives of many families across the world.
Thousands decry Trump's immigrant ban at US airports
Rediff.com29 Jan 2017Hundreds of thousands of people gathered at airports across the US to protest the ban announced by President Donald Trump on immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries, extending solidarity to those affected as chaos and fear gripped individuals trying to enter the country.
Russian whistleblower Stepanova makes slow return
Rediff.com29 Jan 2017Russian whistleblower Yulia Stepanova made a sluggish return to international indoor athletics, finishing last in an 800 metres at the Boston Indoor Grand Prix on Saturday.
Bengaluru pips Silicon Valley, becomes the most dynamic city in the world
Rediff.com18 Jan 2017Top 10 cities in the JLL index are Bengaluru, Ho Chi Minh City, Silicon Valley, Shanghai, Hyderabad, London, Austin, Hanoi, Boston and Nairobi.
Chandra says he is 'humbled and honoured' to be Tata Sons chief
Rediff.com12 Jan 2017At TCS, Chandrasekaran would be succeeded by Rajesh Gopinathan, currently the company's chief financial officer.
'Yes we can, yes we did!' Teary Obama bids farewell
Rediff.com11 Jan 2017United States President Barack Obama said goodbye to his nation in an emotional address enriched with wisdom and optimism.
'It's been an honour to serve you, I won't stop': Obama's parting words
Rediff.com11 Jan 2017United States President Obama said farewell to a nation he helped transform during his eight years in the White House. In front of thousands in his adoptive home town of Chicago, Barack Obama gave a rousing speech in which he asked citizens to be optimistic and hopeful of the American future. Here are highlights from the speech.
Why Xiaomi's India head hires people who are smarter than him
Rediff.com22 Dec 2016Manu Kumar Jain, India head, Xiaomi, tells Sangeeta Tanwar how the Chinese smartphone maker won over the Indian market.
Why staying hungry can be BAD for you!
Rediff.com30 Nov 2016'With enjoyable physical activity, stress release quality sleep and the right diet, we can reverse the metabolic damage which is wreaking havoc in the world and especially in India.'
Why you feel hungry all the time
Rediff.com29 Nov 2016'These are foods that are very common in the Indian diet... Naan, chapatti, rice...' 'Those processed carbohydrates are far worse for body weight and heart health than the fats they replaced.' 'The problem with these foods is that even if there isn't any obvious sugar in them, they turn to sugar very quickly.'
Amul Thapar on Trump's list for Supreme Court judge nominees
Rediff.com13 Nov 2016Thapar currently holds the position of US District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky.
'Not my president' chants ring out across America
Rediff.com10 Nov 2016Trump's poll-defying win has sparked a wave of similar rallies across the country.
Twitter users launch blackout to protest Trump's win
Rediff.com10 Nov 2016People are taking to Twitter to protest peacefully, via a movement called #TwitterBlackout. They are changing their profile pictures to a blank black square. Some of them are also tweeting hopeful messages of support to the people that feel particularly vulnerable now that Trump, whose campaign was marked by divisive rhetoric, has won the White House.
India's Palpreet Singh picked in NBA D-League Draft
Rediff.com31 Oct 2016Palpreet Singh, winner of the ACG-NBA Jump National Finals, India's first national basketball talent search program, was selected 11th in the fourth Round of the NBA D-League Draft held in New York.