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Proteas fuming after new book- The Art Of Losing

Proteas fuming after new book- The Art Of Losing

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

South African players are infuriated at being branded losers and chokers by one of their staff in a book that could shake their Australian tour.

What makes these nations attractive for business?

What makes these nations attractive for business?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

To maintain a strong and mature economic growth, countries around the globe are focusing on attracting foreign investments. For this, many nations are working on developing easy policies and laws for foreign investors.

Indian Americans hail Obama's re-election

Indian Americans hail Obama's re-election

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

The Indian American community has welcomed the re-election of United States President Barack Obama, who in his first term appointed a record number of community members to top administration posts.

Israel loses its heroic sheen

Israel loses its heroic sheen

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

Israel is no longer the valiant and beleaguered underdog, but increasingly seen as an increasingly arrogant oppressor seeking to crush another old nation under its jackboots, says Mohan Guruswamy.

Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to Yash Chopra

Amitabh Bachchan pays tribute to Yash Chopra

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

The Big B, who's worked in some memorable Yash Chopra films, wrote a new blog post about the times he spent with the late filmmaker.

Uranium sale to India may take 1-2 years: Aus PM

Uranium sale to India may take 1-2 years: Aus PM

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Defending her move to start talks on supplying uranium to India, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has said the ruling Labor's previous stance against the sale was becoming an obstacle in ties, but made it clear that a safeguard agreement is likely to take one or two years.

US Fed begins taper but suggests easy policy

US Fed begins taper but suggests easy policy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The move, which could come as a surprise to many investors, was a nod to better prospects for economy and labor market

Indian gas station attendant killed by SUV in Toronto

Indian gas station attendant killed by SUV in Toronto

Rediff.com24 Sep 2012

Jayesh Prajapati, a Shell gas station attendant in Toronto, died after being struck by a vehicle on September 15.

Markets end higher led by index heavyweights

Markets end higher led by index heavyweights

Rediff.com6 May 2013

BSE Metal, IT and Consumer Durable indices surged by nearly 2% each. However, BSE FMCG index declined by nearly 1%.

Fed keeps faith in recovery, bumps up expected rate-hike path

Fed keeps faith in recovery, bumps up expected rate-hike path

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

At the same time, however, officials at the central bank lowered their projections for the long-run target interest rate, evidence of slightly diminished expectations for a nation climbing out of a severe crisis and struggling with demographic headwinds like declining labor force participation.

Outsourcing is here to stay: Obama aide

Outsourcing is here to stay: Obama aide

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

'It is important to recognise that insourcing, outsourcing, supply chain complexity, supply chain disaggregation is here to stay'

MUST READ: Some harsh truths about child labour

MUST READ: Some harsh truths about child labour

Rediff.com5 Dec 2011

It pains to think that all over the world, children continue to work, putting at stake their education, their health, their normal development to adulthood, and even their lives.

MUST READ: Some harsh truths about child labour

MUST READ: Some harsh truths about child labour

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

It pains to think that all over the world, children continue to work, putting at stake their education, their health, their normal development to adulthood, and even their lives.

MUL's Gurgaon unit union opposes sacking of workers

MUL's Gurgaon unit union opposes sacking of workers

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

The union is organising a protest rally this afternoon at Gurgaon against the sacking, apart from making other demands.

US starts receiving applications for H-1B visas

US starts receiving applications for H-1B visas

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Officials said the Citizenship and Immigration Services would not issue daily update on number of applications received, but will make an announcement when the cap is reached.

Review: Don't miss Chennaieil Oru Naal

Review: Don't miss Chennaieil Oru Naal

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

The seasoned actors give good all-around performances.

American Airlines-US Airways merger gets court nod

American Airlines-US Airways merger gets court nod

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

American Airlines announced the plan to combine with US Airways last month, a deal that also requires regulatory approval.

Bill introduced in US to eliminate abuse of H1B visa

Bill introduced in US to eliminate abuse of H1B visa

Rediff.com19 Mar 2013

Getting the popular work visa will become tougher for Indian-Americans.

Some US drone attacks amount to war crimes: Amnesty

Some US drone attacks amount to war crimes: Amnesty

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

The United States has carried out "unlawful killings" in Pakistan through drone attacks, some of which could even amount to war crimes, a human rights group said on Tuesday.

Take back Rohingyas refugees: Bangladesh to Myanmar

Take back Rohingyas refugees: Bangladesh to Myanmar

Rediff.com20 Jul 2012

Bangladesh has asked Myanmar to immediately repatriate thousands of Rohingyas refugees, who sought refugee in this country following violence in the Buddhist dominated Rakhine state of the neighbouring nation.

Neal Kwatra to head New York governor's re-election campaign

Neal Kwatra to head New York governor's re-election campaign

Rediff.com7 May 2014

On November 2, 2010, in his acceptance speech on being elected Governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo declared, 'We got such fantastic help from our brothers and sisters in the labour movement,' and then rattled off half-a-dozen names, including that of labour union activist Neal Kwatra.

Review: Paradesi is exceptional

Review: Paradesi is exceptional

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

An authentic script, simple visuals and down-to-earth characters make this a must-watch.

Seeded players win as Stanford Classic awaits Serena

Seeded players win as Stanford Classic awaits Serena

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Belgium's Yanina Wickmayer labored past Kai-Chen Chang 7-5, 2-6, 7-5 in the first round of the Stanford Classic on Monday but all eyes will be on Wimbledon champion Serena Williams who begins her title defense on Wednesday.

'No water shortage in Delhi, only discriminatory supply'

'No water shortage in Delhi, only discriminatory supply'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

An audit report of the Delhi Jal Board states that failure in timely construction of underground reservoirs and booster pumping stations has resulted in an unequal distribution of water, reports Priyanka.

Excise duty reduction can rev up auto sales

Excise duty reduction can rev up auto sales

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Budget expectations 2013 for the automobile sector.

The mining scam that ROCKED Karnataka

The mining scam that ROCKED Karnataka

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

In the second part of this two-part series, we take a close look at this poison, which spread across small mining towns of Karnataka, unchecked and unbridled, before it was brought to a grinding halt last year

Infosys inks pact with Israel government

Infosys inks pact with Israel government

Rediff.com14 Jun 2012

IT company Infosys on Thursday signed an MoU with Israel government to establish and enhance cooperation in industrial research and development.

Underdog Bradley gets shot at fame with Pacquiao bout

Underdog Bradley gets shot at fame with Pacquiao bout

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

American Timothy Bradley has laboured outside of the boxing spotlight for much of his career, but on Saturday he has a shot at fame and fortune when he steps in the ring to battle Filipino southpaw Manny Pacquiao.

'Australia, India in better position to finalise FTA'

'Australia, India in better position to finalise FTA'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Despite the "shocks and jolts" in the past, Australia and India are in a better position to finalise a free trade agreement (FTA) that would further expand bilateral relations, according to a Melbourne-based think tank.

Indian man sentenced in US for treating wife as slave

Indian man sentenced in US for treating wife as slave

Rediff.com24 May 2012

An Indian man, who had been convicted of sexually abusing his wife and treating her like a slave, will not go to prison for his crimes but has been sentenced to three years' probation and ordered to do over 200 hours of community service.

NBA: Lebron James named MVP winner

NBA: Lebron James named MVP winner

Rediff.com13 May 2012

Miami Heat forward LeBron James was named on Saturday as the National Basketball Association's Most Valuable Player for the 2011-12 season.

Rising rents may prod US city dwellers to buy homes

Rising rents may prod US city dwellers to buy homes

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

The national apartment vacancy rate dropped to 4.5 per cent in the last three months of 2012 from 4.7 per cent in the previous period, marking three straight years of vacancy declines, according to Reis data released on Tuesday.

No relief for Kashmir: Health emergency lurks even as 2 lakh people are rescued

No relief for Kashmir: Health emergency lurks even as 2 lakh people are rescued

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

With the threat of disease outbreak lurking in flood-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir, efforts have been initiated on a war-footing to provide medical staff and medicines even as rescue operations were slightly hampered on Sunday due to return of rains in the Valley.

Gillard asks two scandal-tainted MPs to quit

Gillard asks two scandal-tainted MPs to quit

Rediff.com29 Apr 2012

In a bid to rebuild the image of her Labor party, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Sunday asked her two scandal-tainted Members of Parliament, including the speaker of the Parliament, to quit the party.

NBA: Win or bust for James and Heat as playoffs begin

NBA: Win or bust for James and Heat as playoffs begin

Rediff.com28 Apr 2012

The Miami Heat and LeBron James begin an all-or-nothing campaign for an NBA title while defending champion Dallas Mavericks and Kirk Nowitzki face a tough start to the opening weekend of the playoffs.

US economy would dodge bullet for now under fiscal deal

US economy would dodge bullet for now under fiscal deal

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

May help US steer clear of recession, although enough austerity would remain in place to likely keep economy growing at lackluster pace.

Wall Street lays off 1,400 in March

Wall Street lays off 1,400 in March

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

New York City's unemployment rate rose to 9.7 per cent from 9.6 per cent in February.

This Ford has more on his mind than cars

This Ford has more on his mind than cars

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

'My great grandfather Henry Ford would have been very happy with the lifestyle I am leading and the things I believe in.' He's a servant of god. A temple builder. Manu Shah meets the Ford who spreads word about the glories of Krishna.

Markets end flat ahead of key economic data

Markets end flat ahead of key economic data

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

NTPC, Hero MotoCorp and Reliance Industries down 2% each among the top losers

Budget 2012: No concrete direction for retail

Budget 2012: No concrete direction for retail

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

The decision in respect of allowing FDI in multi-brand retail trade up to 51 per cent subject to compliance with specified conditions. Also, The finance minister mentioned in budget speech that the efforts are on to arrive at broad based consensus in consultation with state Governments.