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RIL's midas touch is missing in overseas oil & gas assets

RIL's midas touch is missing in overseas oil & gas assets

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

The company had assets in countries like Yemen, Peru, Oman, Myanmar, Columbia, East Timor, Kurdistan and Australia, but it exited almost all these blocks later as part of its portfolio rationalisation

Shower, cups of coffee await Syrian refugee stuck at airport for 7 months

Shower, cups of coffee await Syrian refugee stuck at airport for 7 months

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

37-year-old Hassan Al Kontar has finally been granted asylum in Canada where he will begin his new life.

Viral Acharya and 7 economists who quit

Viral Acharya and 7 economists who quit

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Viral Acharya is the eighth economist to quit since the Modi government took office.

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Modi is still immensely popular and, therefore, he can sustain any number of policy failures.' 'Modi himself has worn multiple faces so it would be naive to think that the Modi of 2021 will be the same Modi that will be campaigning for re-election in 2024.'

Shocked by dog murders, Dr Deekha for better laws

Shocked by dog murders, Dr Deekha for better laws

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

A hundred sled dogs were recently killed in Whistler, British Columbia. The incident came to light when the person who killed them -- an Outdoor Adventures Whistler employee -- filled out a workers' compensation form for post-traumatic stress disorder.

From Wall Street to squash: Gamble paying off for Tandon

From Wall Street to squash: Gamble paying off for Tandon

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The immediate job at hand is the Asian Games where the men's team will defend the gold it won in Incheon four years ago.

'Osama bin Laden is a monster'

'Osama bin Laden is a monster'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

'It is equally morally moronic not to look at bin Laden's political demands as it is to condemn him as a terrorist,' says Akeel Bilgrami, the Indian-born philosopher.

Biden close to win as his lead grows in battleground states

Biden close to win as his lead grows in battleground states

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

As per the latest projections, Biden has 253 electoral college votes and Trump trails behind with 213. But some US media outlets have given 264 votes to Biden and 214 to Trump.

Canada worried over South Asians' health

Canada worried over South Asians' health

Rediff.com14 May 2010

In British Columbia, 25 percent of the population comprises visible minorities, most of them Indians and Chinese. Falcon is from Surrey, which has a large concentration of South Asians, and knows about the problems firsthand from his interactions with South Asian colleagues and friends.

'You don't play characters. You own them'

'You don't play characters. You own them'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

'Why would Destiny play such a cruel game?'

'Rating agencies are like Bollywood'

'Rating agencies are like Bollywood'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

'Rather than cutting and pasting from advanced economies, we should use basic economic principles to think about what is right for India at the stage of development at which we are,' says Chief Economic Advisor Krishnamurthy Subramanian.

Duolingo: The global teacher

Duolingo: The global teacher

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

In 2020, Indian users went up by 400 per cent, making it the fastest growing market in the world for Duolingo, with China coming in second.

'Covid-free' Trump offers to 'kiss everyone' at rally

'Covid-free' Trump offers to 'kiss everyone' at rally

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Prior to his speech Trump tossed masks into the crowd.

No need to talk about bringing back Article 370: Pawar

No need to talk about bringing back Article 370: Pawar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Pawar asked Modi why he was daring Opposition leaders to bring back Article 370 of the Constitution after it was nullified by Parliament in August.

Trump calls Comey a 'leaker', claims 'complete vindication'

Trump calls Comey a 'leaker', claims 'complete vindication'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Comey confessed that he leaked the information about his interaction with the US president.

China's battle against COVID-19 major strategic achievement: Xi

China's battle against COVID-19 major strategic achievement: Xi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

China's National Health Commission on Thursday said the country reported only four new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the total number to 82,862, while no death due to the disease was registered. The virus has claimed 4,633 lives in the country.

Biggest challenge India faces as it unlocks economy

Biggest challenge India faces as it unlocks economy

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya said that India is facing a health crisis that has led to a sudden stop of the economy.

'Malaysia strain' COVID-19 virus no cause for concern

'Malaysia strain' COVID-19 virus no cause for concern

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

While some reports claim the mutation is capable of enhancing the infectivity of the virus, this is not well established and also does not necessarily indicate more virulence or harmfulness of the disease.

COVID-19 death toll in US crosses 1 lakh

COVID-19 death toll in US crosses 1 lakh

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The wave of deaths, one-third of which has come from the world's financial capital of New York and neighbouring New Jersey and Connecticut, has had a devastating impact on American economy which has now gone into recession with an unprecedented over 35 million losing their jobs in the last three months.

Will newspapers survive COVID-19?

Will newspapers survive COVID-19?

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'Here is hoping that the entirely unintended and unforeseen victims of the coronavirus, the printed papers, emerge safe and unscathed from the affliction,' says Shreekant Sambrani.

Kalam awarded Hoover Medal

Kalam awarded Hoover Medal

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

Kalam, the first Asian to receive the honor that has been given annually since 1930 by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers was feted at the Columbia University, the venue for the award ceremony that was attended by students and faculty members of the university, including two Nobel Laureates, as well as top Indian diplomats and members of the Indian American community.

Google doodles Spanish writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Google doodles Spanish writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

Spanish-language writer Gabriel Garca Marquez was born on March 06, 1927.

IOC to buy stakes in Petronas' LNG project for $900 mn

IOC to buy stakes in Petronas' LNG project for $900 mn

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The acquisition of stake in Progress Energy Resources Corp for 1 billion Canadian dollars ($900 million) mark IOC's maiden entry into North America.

H-1B visa: White House receives crucial recommendations from Homeland Security

H-1B visa: White House receives crucial recommendations from Homeland Security

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Now White House would carry out its review of the proposed regulation, take inputs from various agencies, before taking a final call. The entire process could take from a few weeks to several months.

THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

THE TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

Spectators react after Vancouver Canucks Aaron Rome crashes into the boards during the third period of their NHL hockey game against the Phoenix Coyotes in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Chandra, our window to deep space

Chandra, our window to deep space

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

Fifteen years ago, NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory was launched into space aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia.

How to detoxify your body after Diwali

How to detoxify your body after Diwali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

"For a few weeks eat lots of salad with carrots, radish, cucumber and tomatoes in it."

Sikh professor attacked in suspected hate crime in NYC

Sikh professor attacked in suspected hate crime in NYC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

A Sikh professor at Columbia University was allegedly attacked by a group of men, who called him "Osama" and "terrorist", in an assault which police are investigating as a hate crime.

The ONE mistake you should avoid on a keto diet

The ONE mistake you should avoid on a keto diet

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Ditch the cheat day on a keto diet, says study.

Farewell, Astad

Farewell, Astad

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

'Gone too soon, Astad, but I know whenever we meet in that world beyond, I will watch you dance.' Swarupa Dutt remembers a remarkable human being and a magnificent performer who left the world poorer when he passed into the ages on Thursday.

COVID-19: The frantic questions doctors face

COVID-19: The frantic questions doctors face

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The most commonly asked questions relate to symptoms and prevention -- 'Will summer kill the coronavirus?', 'Should outside food and non-veg food be avoided?', 'Does smoking affect chances of recovery?', 'Are face masks useful?', 'Are hand sanitisers better than soap?', 'Are elders in my family more susceptible?'

Trump picks Kavanaugh to succeed Kennedy as US Supreme Court judge

Trump picks Kavanaugh to succeed Kennedy as US Supreme Court judge

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Trump picked Justice Kavanaugh from his original list of 25 judges, which also included prominent Indian-American judge Amul Thapar, from which he had said he would nominate for any vacancy in the Supreme Court.

Smartphones can help you lose weight better

Smartphones can help you lose weight better

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Want to shed those extra pounds? Turn to your smartphone!

US Senate confirms Indian-American Amit Mehta as a federal judge

US Senate confirms Indian-American Amit Mehta as a federal judge

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Indian-American Amit Priyavadan Mehta has been confirmed by the US Senate as a federal judge in the District of Columbia, becoming the first Asian Pacific American to occupy this important position.

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

African-American George Floyd's death on May 25 has sparked civil unrest that has since spread nationwide.

PIX: Aishwarya, Shah Rukh, Kat perform at film awards

PIX: Aishwarya, Shah Rukh, Kat perform at film awards

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

The stars took to stage at the recently concluded awards show in Vancouver.

Panagariya blames bank officials for note ban going awry

Panagariya blames bank officials for note ban going awry

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

"Demonetisation sends a very, very strong signal that the days when the central government was complacent are over. If you misbehave, it will be seen that you pay for it," Panagariya said.

Angels sets a record in India!

Angels sets a record in India!

Rediff.com1 Jul 2003

India is now less dependant on Iran oil

India is now less dependant on Iran oil

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

India imported 11 million tonnes of crude oil from Iran in the fiscal year ending March 31, 2014, down from 13.14 million tonnes in the previous fiscal