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IPL: Warner's belligerent 91 helps Hyderabad overpower Kolkata

IPL: Warner's belligerent 91 helps Hyderabad overpower Kolkata

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

SunRisers Hyderabad beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 16 runs (via Duckworth/Lewis method) in their rain-curtailed Indian Premier League match in Visakhapatnam.

Modi @3: The view from the foreign office

Modi @3: The view from the foreign office

Rediff.com25 May 2017

Diplomats agree that amid stormy relations with China and Pakistan, Modi has posted impressive foreign policy successes, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Sikh Gurdwara vandalised in Australia

Sikh Gurdwara vandalised in Australia

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

A newly-built Sikh Gurdwara has become target of anti-islamic slurs after it was vandalised and painted with obscene messages in Australia's Perth city.

US prosecutor awarded for probing visa case against Infosys

US prosecutor awarded for probing visa case against Infosys

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

A US prosecutor who successfully investigated a precedent-setting work visa fraud case against Infosys, resulting in the Indian IT giant paying a whopping $34 million in fine, has been recognised by Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Charles Johnson for his work.

Modi to become first Indian PM to address Aus parliament

Modi to become first Indian PM to address Aus parliament

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Narendra Modi will be the first Indian prime minister to address the gallery of Australian member of parliamentarians and leaders at a special joint sitting of the federal parliament after he attends the G20 leaders' summit in Brisbane next month.

The making of the first Indian-American woman in US House of Representatives

The making of the first Indian-American woman in US House of Representatives

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Chennai-born Pramila Jayapal makes history in Washington state; she is also the first person of colour in the Washington State Democratic delegation.

US Q2 GDP growth revised sharply higher to 3.7%

US Q2 GDP growth revised sharply higher to 3.7%

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

The U.S. economy grew faster than initially thought in the second quarter.

Booing Aboriginal footballer sparks race debate in Australia

Booing Aboriginal footballer sparks race debate in Australia

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

Months of relentless booing of Aboriginal football great and anti-racism campaigner Adam Goodes has ignited an uncomfortable public debate in Australia about race and how the country treats its indigenous citizens.

Gold extends losses, down Rs 90 on sluggish demand

Gold extends losses, down Rs 90 on sluggish demand

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Traders said slackened demand from jewellers and retailers and absence of cues from the global markets as US market are closed today on account of 'Labor Day', kept pressure on gold prices.

Fed's Yellen: An orthodox economist for unorthodox times

Fed's Yellen: An orthodox economist for unorthodox times

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Janet Yellen is guiding the Federal Reserve towards its first rate rise in a decade armed with traditional economic models that some economists worry could fail her in a world of massive money printing and near zero rates.

Do you know which is the highest paying job in US?

Do you know which is the highest paying job in US?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

According to a study by CareerCast, a common requirement among the 10 highest paying jobs in US is an extensive and specialised education and in some cases it might stretch up to decades of preparation.

Comparing FIFA to the Mafia is 'almost insulting to the Mafia': US Senator

Comparing FIFA to the Mafia is 'almost insulting to the Mafia': US Senator

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Senators call for reforms of US soccer body at FIFA corruption hearing

US trade deficit widens in December

US trade deficit widens in December

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

US trade deficit rose to its highest level since 2012.

US economy slows in Q4, but consumer spending shines

US economy slows in Q4, but consumer spending shines

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

US economic growth slowed sharply in the fourth quarter.

Sports Shorts: Indian migrant workers still unpaid by Qatar WC builders

Sports Shorts: Indian migrant workers still unpaid by Qatar WC builders

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

Workers from India, Nepal and Sri Lanka who moved to Qatar to build luxury offices for the 2022 World Cup organisers have reportedly not been paid 13 months' wages.

Adani walking away, or upping ante on Australian coal project?

Adani walking away, or upping ante on Australian coal project?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

The immediate denial of any issues with approvals by the Queensland government raises questions as to what Adani is trying to accomplish

India among top 6 markets for reliable workforce globally

India among top 6 markets for reliable workforce globally

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

The report further noted that the top five markets for contingent workforce engagement in the Asia Pacific are India, China, Hong Kong, New Zealand and Singapore.

The 'spiritual desolation' of Saint Teresa

The 'spiritual desolation' of Saint Teresa

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

What is strange, for someone who spent a lifetime in seva, is that St Teresa's own personal journals and communication with the Church hierarchy reveal someone in "spiritual desolation", says Sankrant Sanu. Could the Indian sacred traditions have helped her?

Why the US economy's growth numbers will keep world markets buoyant

Why the US economy's growth numbers will keep world markets buoyant

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

With rest of the world showing no signs of growth and headwinds ahead for US growth, chances are that we might continue to see central banks pumping money into their economies

Obama lashes out at opponents for not passing immigration bill

Obama lashes out at opponents for not passing immigration bill

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Obama announced to take a series of executive actions, including a shift of immigration enforcement resources.

US led FIFA probe should not harm expected 2026 bid: analysts

US led FIFA probe should not harm expected 2026 bid: analysts

Rediff.com29 May 2015

America's chances of hosting the 2026 World Cup are not likely to be hurt by a US led corruption investigation that has ensnared key figures in FIFA, world soccer's governing body, analysts said on Thursday.

World Cup chit-chat: Sao Paulo metro strike suspended, but fears loom

World Cup chit-chat: Sao Paulo metro strike suspended, but fears loom

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Subway workers late on Monday suspended a strike that crippled traffic in Brazil's biggest city, but warned they could resume their walkout on Thursday, when Sao Paulo hosts the first game of the soccer World Cup.

'My job is not to represent the world; my job is to represent 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 2017

The 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.

Bloodbath on Dalal Street; Sensex sinks more than 700 points

Bloodbath on Dalal Street; Sensex sinks more than 700 points

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Markets crashed due to domestic worries; bluechip stocks tanked too.

US economy nearly stalls in Q1 as energy prices bite

US economy nearly stalls in Q1 as energy prices bite

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

U.S. economic growth braked more sharply than expected in the first quarter.

Novelis accused of threatening job losses to its staff in the US

Novelis accused of threatening job losses to its staff in the US

Rediff.com16 May 2014

Novelis is expected to come out with its March quarter earnings on Friday and a decision on its rating will follow soon after.

US payrolls rise, unemployment rate falls to 5.8%

US payrolls rise, unemployment rate falls to 5.8%

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

US job growth increased at a fairly brisk clip in October and the unemployment rate fell to a fresh six-year low of 5.8 per cent, underscoring the economy's resilience in the face of slowing global demand.

Obama, Republican leaders clash on immigration reform

Obama, Republican leaders clash on immigration reform

Rediff.com17 Apr 2014

In his statement, Obama alleged that instead of advancing commonsense reform and working to fix the immigration system, House Republicans have voted in favor of extreme measures like a punitive amendment to strip protections from 'Dreamers'.

Trump keeps messing with Mexico; to tax Mexican import to fund wall

Trump keeps messing with Mexico; to tax Mexican import to fund wall

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto's decision to cancel his planned trip to the United States next week was mutually agreed upon, US President Donald Trump has said stating that such a meeting would be "fruitless unless Mexico is going to treat America fairly".

Infosys faces a beating again

Infosys faces a beating again

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

At the very least, it will cost Infosys thousands of dollars to defend its position

India's 100 richest are all billionaires; Mukesh Ambani tops

India's 100 richest are all billionaires; Mukesh Ambani tops

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

Top ten billionaires in India.

Do happy people work harder?

Do happy people work harder?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Economists at the University of Warwick, carried out a number of experiments to test the idea that happy employees work harder.

India most optimistic on hiring plans for April-June

India most optimistic on hiring plans for April-June

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

According to the Employment Outlook Survey released on Tuesday by workforce solutions major ManpowerGroup, 41 per cent of the surveyed Indian employers are expected to add on to their staff levels in second-quarter of this calender year.

People who have more sex make more money

People who have more sex make more money

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

A roundup of recently published sex and relationship news

Demi Moore, George Clooney, Oprah: Hollywood's humanitarian side

Demi Moore, George Clooney, Oprah: Hollywood's humanitarian side

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

Amidst all the glitz, glamour and luxury yacht vacations, Hollywood stars make time for charity work too.

5 key lessons about women and work in India

5 key lessons about women and work in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

With India poised to become the largest economy in the world by 2030, it cannot afford to leave half of its workforce behind.

Markets log best weekly gain in seven years on FII buying

Markets log best weekly gain in seven years on FII buying

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Rate sensitive sectors rallied the most led by banks while metals surged on rebound in commodity prices

From heroes to bystanders? Central banks' growth challenge

From heroes to bystanders? Central banks' growth challenge

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

By piling more pressure on governments, central banks risk not accomplishing much and yet provoking a political backlash that could threaten their independence.

Golden Globes, 2014: Did the right films win? VOTE!

Golden Globes, 2014: Did the right films win? VOTE!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

So you weren't rooting for Cate Blanchett and Leonardi DiCaprio? Vote for the actors/ films YOU preferred!

Row in Australia over PM Gillard's 'small breasts' menu

Row in Australia over PM Gillard's 'small breasts' menu

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

An Australian opposition leader has sparked a controversy by using "grossly sexist and offensive" words to describe Prime Minister Julia Gillard's body at a party fundraiser menu. The menu offered up "Julia Gillard Kentucky Fried Quail -- Small Breasts, Huge Thighs and a Big Red Box".