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Ranbaxy enters into licensing pact with EPIRUS Switzerland

Ranbaxy enters into licensing pact with EPIRUS Switzerland

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

EPIRUS Switzerland GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boston-based Epirus Biopharmaceuticals, Inc.

In PHOTOS: Here it's colder than Mars!

In PHOTOS: Here it's colder than Mars!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

The Arctic chill, which has now extended to the east, has left all of the United States and Canada frozen.

India, US eye stronger ties as PM set to visit Washington

India, US eye stronger ties as PM set to visit Washington

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Manmohan Singh will pay an official visit to Washington, DC, in September-October.

Why ISIS grew strong: 'Blame Iraqi PM Maliki'

Why ISIS grew strong: 'Blame Iraqi PM Maliki'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Michael Knights, a Boston-based Lafer Fellow of The Washington Institute who specialised in the military and security affairs of Iraq, Iran, and the Persian Gulf, spoke to Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa about power of the ISIS and the reasons behind its growth

Why staying hungry can be BAD for you!

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.'

India urged to restore security barriers at US embassy in Delhi

India urged to restore security barriers at US embassy in Delhi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

An eminent Indian-American lawyer has urged the Indian government to restore the security barriers at the US embassy in New Delhi which were removed after the country announced a slew of reprisal measures over the treatment meted out to its senior diplomat in New York.

Why you feel hungry all the time

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.'

Azam Khan offers SP ticket to Devyani Khobragade

Azam Khan offers SP ticket to Devyani Khobragade

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

While taking strong exception to the arrest and humiliation of Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, Uttar Pradesh's all powerful Samajwadi Party leader and Urban Development Minister Azam Khan has offered her a party ticket to contest the 2014 Lok Sabha polls.

The ups and downs of India's retail story in 2013

The ups and downs of India's retail story in 2013

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

In a year marked by economic downturn, the estimated $500 billion retail sector in India saw growth slowing down to 10-11 per cent from high double digits growth earlier.

Bapu's salt march among world's most influential protests

Bapu's salt march among world's most influential protests

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

Mahatma Gandhi-led 'Salt Satyagraha' during India's independence struggle has been named among the 'Top 10 Most Influential Protests' in the world by the prestigious Time magazine. In March 1930, Gandhi embarked on a 24-day march from Sabarmati Ashram near Ahmedabad to the small seaside town of Dandi to produce salt to protest against the British salt monopoly in colonial India.

Most new consumer goods bomb, says Nielsen report

Most new consumer goods bomb, says Nielsen report

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The report analysed product launches of 2011, their success over three years, and reported 31 of the 14,509 products introduced that year were received well by consumers.

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.

Foreign investors are changing stance in India

Foreign investors are changing stance in India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2014

These sectors have underperformed the wider market over the past year and are seen having far more upside potential if the economy picks up thanks to Modi's reformist agenda.

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.

Top 10 best places to work

Top 10 best places to work

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The list is based on what the employees of these companies experienced over the past twelve months.

India lodges protest over Azam Khan's grilling in US

India lodges protest over Azam Khan's grilling in US

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Khan, a senior leader of the ruling Samajwadi Party in Uttar Pradesh and also the Urban Development minister of the state, was detained for about 10 minutes at the Boston airport for "further questioning" after he landed in a scheduled British Airways flight from India.

Top 25 US cities for fresh graduates!

Top 25 US cities for fresh graduates!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The Daily Beast announced it second annual ranking of the best American cities for fresh graduates.

An anti-poverty guide for Modi

An anti-poverty guide for Modi

Rediff.com25 May 2015

A programme that endeavours to graduate the poorest people could have seminal implications for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

PICS: Jubilant Bostonians celebrate after suspect's arrest

PICS: Jubilant Bostonians celebrate after suspect's arrest

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

Hundreds of Northeastern University students gather in Hemenway Street to celebrate the capture of suspected Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev in Boston.

PHOTOS: When terror struck the sports world

PHOTOS: When terror struck the sports world

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

A look at previous attacks on sports events and failed plots following Monday's bomb blasts that killed three people at the Boston Marathon.

Obama nominates Dr Vivek Murthy for Surgeon General

Obama nominates Dr Vivek Murthy for Surgeon General

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

United States President Barack Obama has nominated Indian-American Vivek Murthy for the post of Surgeon General, which a top American lawmaker described as a historic moment for the community across the country.

Key posts vacant at Centre, few takers

Key posts vacant at Centre, few takers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

In 2016, the Centre has been able to get only seven IAS officers from all states so far.

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Sports Shorts: 'No late-night swimming finals in Rio'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Australian Olympic officials say they will oppose plans to stage the 2016 Rio Olympics swimming finals late at night.

#powerofpower: Lighting up rural lives through music

#powerofpower: Lighting up rural lives through music

Rediff.com7 Oct 2015

Simanta Roy Buck finds out why Indian-American singer-songwriter Zoya Mohan bought a one-way ticket to Mumbai.

NBA: Raptors beat Celtics in opening match

NBA: Raptors beat Celtics in opening match

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The Toronto Raptors finally sent an opening night crowd home with a smile and a win when they held on to beat the Boston Celtics 93-87 to raise the curtain on a new National Basketball Association season on Wednesday.

World's 10 most innovative companies that will inspire you

World's 10 most innovative companies that will inspire you

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

There are few firms that are applauded for managing a healthy top line growth along with an impressive brand image that inspires most companies.

Review: Happy New Year is drab

Review: Happy New Year is drab

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Happy New Year is watchable in parts but its three hours and plus running time makes it woefully difficult.

Narasimha Rao carried his nuclear secrets to his grave

Narasimha Rao carried his nuclear secrets to his grave

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

'If Rao had, in fact, given a word to President Clinton in 1994 that India would not test, he would not have encouraged Vajpayee to test. The note, said to have been handed over to Vajpayee by Rao with the words, 'Now is the time to accomplish my unfinished task' may not have been a reference to nuclear tests at all,' says T P Sreenivasan.

Charles Correa: India's most 'innovative' architect

Charles Correa: India's most 'innovative' architect

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

When Correa was hailed as India's greatest architect in 2013, he said, 'Greatest is so...so definite. Most innovative might have been better'

India's youngest executive chef!

India's youngest executive chef!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Chef Ranveer Brar, one of the judges on the fourth season of Master Chef India alongside Sanjeev Kapoor and Vikas Khanna, tells Rajul Hegde the reasons behind his success.

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.

Neymar inspires Brazil to friendly win over Portugal

Neymar inspires Brazil to friendly win over Portugal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Brazil survived an early scare and some physical tackling to beat Portugal 3-1 in a friendly in Boston that confirmed their early status as one of the favourites to win the World Cup on home soil next year.

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.

Why global stock market rally is set to continue into 2015

Why global stock market rally is set to continue into 2015

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Accommodative monetary policy has driven a bull market in stocks in recent years, but the Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates early next year and the U.S. Federal Reserve not long after, tempering future gains.

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.

Modi to get rock star reception in New York

Modi to get rock star reception in New York

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on his first trip to New York as leader of the world's most populous democracy, will draw perhaps the largest crowd ever by a foreign leader on US soil when he takes the stage on Sunday in Madison Square Garden before a crowd forecast to total more than 18,000 people.

India can't grow as fast as China, Japan

India can't grow as fast as China, Japan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

High growth is also much easier to log in a small business than in a Reliance.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

This week's collection of stories that prove we live in a truly mad, mad world.

Zorawar Kalra is taking Indian cuisine to the world

Zorawar Kalra is taking Indian cuisine to the world

Rediff.com24 May 2016

'It should be considered one of the primary cuisines on Earth,' Zorawar Kalra tells Avantika Bhuyan.