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Cheruiyot rises from rags to riches

Cheruiyot rises from rags to riches

Rediff.com2 May 2007

From begging cigarettes to becoming one of the richest sportsmen in Kenya, marathoner Robert Cheruiyot's is an inspiring tale.

Will Sachin Bansal's Rs 740 crore bet in CRIDS pay off?

Will Sachin Bansal's Rs 740 crore bet in CRIDS pay off?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

This September, Sachin Bansal picked 94 per cent stake in microfinance company Chaitanya Rural Intermediation Development Services. His immediate plan is to scale up the company's operations as quickly as possible without making much investment in physical infrastructure and by leveraging technology.

Stunning bridges in the United States

Stunning bridges in the United States

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

There are more than 600,000 bridges in the United States.

Banned tennis star Sharapova is off to Harvard Business School

Banned tennis star Sharapova is off to Harvard Business School

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Five-time Grand Slam champion Maria Sharapova is putting her time away from tennis to good use.

Sixers take Fultz with top pick of youthful NBA Draft

Sixers take Fultz with top pick of youthful NBA Draft

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The first seven picks of the draft entered as college freshman and 18-year-old Frenchman Frank Ntilikina was taken by the New York Knicks with the eighth choice.

When Ratan Tata felt confused and humiliated

When Ratan Tata felt confused and humiliated

Rediff.com12 Dec 2013

Tata recalled his first weeks on the Harvard campus as he attended a dedication ceremony of Tata Hall at Harvard Business School in Boston earlier this week.

20 Indian firms that will shape the global economy

20 Indian firms that will shape the global economy

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Twenty Indian firms are among the 100 'global challengers' that are not only reshaping their respective industries but are also outpacing established players from the West, according to the Boston Consulting Group.

This cute hitchhiking robot didn't last 2 weeks in US

This cute hitchhiking robot didn't last 2 weeks in US

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

A hitchhiking robot that captured millions of hearts by successfully travelling across Canada and parts of Europe has met a violent end after being vandalised in the US, just two weeks into its cross-country trek.

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

Starting your day early can help cut depression

Starting your day early can help cut depression

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

Waking up early can keep the blues away!

Miffed UP CM cancels New York Consulate reception

Miffed UP CM cancels New York Consulate reception

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has cancelled a reception to be hosted in his honour by the New York Consul General Dnyaneshwar Mulay on Saturday, besides boycotting the Harvard lecture in protest against Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's detention at Boston airport on Friday.

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule from going into effect.

Now poisoned letter sent to US senator

Now poisoned letter sent to US senator

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

A day after twin bomb blasts rocked Boston, a senior Republican senator received a poison-laced letter, source of which is being investigated.

These Harvard dropouts have solution to all your problems

These Harvard dropouts have solution to all your problems

Rediff.com21 May 2013

How Umang Dua and Oisin Hanrahan founded Handybook, an online start-up.

Manufacturing could grow 5-7% in 5 years

Manufacturing could grow 5-7% in 5 years

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Senior executives of the country's leading manufacturing companies are optimistic that the industrial sector, currently reeling under economic slowdown, could return to high growth trajectory "with a change in ecosystem and policies", according to a report.

Scolari confirms Julio Cesar as Brazil's World Cup keeper

Scolari confirms Julio Cesar as Brazil's World Cup keeper

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari confirmed goalkeeper Julio Cesar will definitely be going to the World Cup next year but said there are still four or five places up for grabs in his 23-man squad.

Lashkar unleashes its mission of TERROR online

Lashkar unleashes its mission of TERROR online

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The Research and Analysis Wing has access to information that indicates a link between the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Tsarnaev brothers who carried out the Boston bombing.Investigations have revealed that the Tsarnaev brothers were trained at Chechnya by LeT militants.

Don't suffocate who you are, Kobe supports Collins

Don't suffocate who you are, Kobe supports Collins

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Veteran basketball player Jason Collins announced on Monday that he was gay. He was quickly enveloped in a wave of support from the White House to tennis player Martina Navratilova, a pioneer for gay athletes in sport.

Arrogant VIP culture has no buyers abroad, Mr Azam Khan!

Arrogant VIP culture has no buyers abroad, Mr Azam Khan!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

Some sort of VIP culture exists everywhere. India's, however, is unique in its pervasiveness and its arrogance. And, while unique, it isn't really something that can be exported.

Will high drama at Harvard fetch SP more Muslim votes?

Will high drama at Harvard fetch SP more Muslim votes?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhikesh Yadav's decision to boycott the prestigious Harvard event followed a call that was made from Boston to his father and Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav.

Akhilesh boycotts Harvard lecture over Azam's detention

Akhilesh boycotts Harvard lecture over Azam's detention

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav, now in the United States, on Friday boycotted the Harvard lecture he was due to deliver in protest against his minister Azam Khan's detention at the Boston airport.

Tsarnaev brothers planned attack on Times Square in NY

Tsarnaev brothers planned attack on Times Square in NY

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Chechen-born Tsarnaev brothers had plans to attack the iconic Times Square in New York after they shocked the US by twin blasts in Boston last week that killed three persons and wounded more than 200 others.

Making sense of the Musharraf puzzle

Making sense of the Musharraf puzzle

Rediff.com22 Apr 2013

The profound significance of the events of the past week lies in that the struggle for civilian supremacy has truly begun in Pakistan and its consequences are going to be far-reaching for India-Pakistan relations, says M K Bhadrakumar.

EPL: 'Solskjaer needs time to make lasting impact at United'

EPL: 'Solskjaer needs time to make lasting impact at United'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'It's not easy to handle a team at a big, big club... always demanding to win competitions and every manager needs time. I have the feeling United started to play the way he wants'

This mafia boss is going to jail for ever!

This mafia boss is going to jail for ever!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

83-year-old 'organized criminal' James 'Whitey' Bulger is probably breathing easy on the prospect of not having to face the lethal injection, but instead spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner: What caused the fire?

Boeing 787 Dreamliner: What caused the fire?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

An investigation into the battery of Boeing 787 Dreamliner that caused a fire in Boston early this month, showed signs of thermal runway and short-circuiting, US government investigators said.

Boeing CEO confident about 787 battery fix

Boeing CEO confident about 787 battery fix

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

The grounding has been a "frustrating experience," McNerney told a US Chamber of Commerce aviation summit.

Nigerian author, Chinua Achebe is no more

Nigerian author, Chinua Achebe is no more

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Nigerian writer and author of 'Things Fall Apart', Chinua Achebe has died in a hospital in the United States at the age of 82, after suffering from illness

Lockdown prevented 29 lakh COVID-19 cases, 78,000 deaths: Govt

Lockdown prevented 29 lakh COVID-19 cases, 78,000 deaths: Govt

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The lockdown in India has been a timely, graded, proactive and pre-emptive public health measure to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and has been part and parcel of the government's overall strategy, Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, and Chairman, Empowered Group 1, said at a media briefing on the COVID-19 situation.

No gyms is no excuse: Online shows get you moving

No gyms is no excuse: Online shows get you moving

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Bogged down by social distancing? Lethargy is no excuse. Get up, turn to the Internet and exercise those muscles.

Amar Bose: A life in pursuit of excellence

Amar Bose: A life in pursuit of excellence

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Amar Bose never grew old. He simply oozed positive energy. He visibly cringed if anybody called him an icon but used to jump up to the blackboard with a chalk and wave his hand all over if you discussed physics, recalls Shivanand Kanavi

'Kobe Bryant was genuine true greatness'

'Kobe Bryant was genuine true greatness'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'Kobe is easily among the five greatest basketball players of all time. This is such a tragic loss.'

Mira Nair: I find Pakistan very alluring

Mira Nair: I find Pakistan very alluring

Rediff.com9 May 2013

After five years of hard work, and many months of film festival touring, Mira Nair is finally getting ready for the theatrical release of The Reluctant Fundamentalist in India.

Why Akhilesh's road show in US is in limbo

Why Akhilesh's road show in US is in limbo

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's proposed visit to the US in July to boost investment chances in the state now appears to be in limbo with his Samajwadi party taking a belligerent anti-US stand.

Titan has major plans to boost its premium range of watches

Titan has major plans to boost its premium range of watches

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Titan expects sales of premium-priced watch sales to grow by leaps and bounds in the future on the back of a growing disposable income among working professionals and income categories, says Pavan Lall.

Azam Khan now off to South Africa for a wedding

Azam Khan now off to South Africa for a wedding

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Uttar Pradesh Urban Development Minister Azam Khan, who shot into the spotlight for making a lot of hue and cry over his frisking by US security officials at Boston airport last week, is now off to South Africa,.

Competition? Apple outshines rivals

Competition? Apple outshines rivals

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Apple's stock may be sliding as investors fret about growing competition, but store visits and interviews with smartphone and tablet shoppers in 10 cities around the world suggest consumers share little of that negativity.

China TV drops NBA exhibition games; league defends free speech

China TV drops NBA exhibition games; league defends free speech

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

'It is inevitable that people around the world -- including from America and China -- will have different viewpoints over different issues'

Young man's body found. Could it be Sunil Tripathi?

Young man's body found. Could it be Sunil Tripathi?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

A body discovered in a river in Providence, Rhode Island, may be that of Sunil Tripathi, the 22-year-old Indian-American student who went missing on March 16.