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How hackers can snoop on private web sessions too

How hackers can snoop on private web sessions too

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Most web browsers offer a private mode, intended to leave no trace of surfing history on the computer.

Bollywood couples heat up mag covers

Bollywood couples heat up mag covers

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

Here is what makes these couple covers all the more special.

Initial positive sign from China on yuan: Obama

Initial positive sign from China on yuan: Obama

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

US President Barack Obama on Friday said that there seems to be a positive signal from China with regard to the flexibility of its currency Yuan, but it is too early to say whether the appreciation that will track the market is sufficient to allow for the rebalancing.

Pranab eyes double-digit GDP growth in 2011-12

Pranab eyes double-digit GDP growth in 2011-12

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Mukherjee is in Washington, DC to co-chair the US-India CEO's Forum with US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner.

All about the business of humanity

All about the business of humanity

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

To cope with the backlash against globalisation, more and more transnational corporations are adopting strategies that go beyond short-term profit maximisation.

UP-born baseballers meet Obama at White House

UP-born baseballers meet Obama at White House

Rediff.com27 May 2010

It was a weekend to remember for Uttar Pradesh-born US baseball league players Rinku Singh and Dinesh Patel as they met US President Barack Obama and Brazilian soccer star Ronaldinho at the White House in Washington DC.

'India's youth can make her a global superpower'

'India's youth can make her a global superpower'

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Bala Balachandran of Kellogg's School of Management discusses his life's challenges, achievements, ambitions, inspirations, success mantras, what he thinks about India's youth and why top-rung foreign schools and universities will never come to India.

'Obama is not going to be Big Brother'

'Obama is not going to be Big Brother'

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Cochin-born and raised Shaffi Mather, founder of an ambulance service that has revolutionized medical transport in Mumbai and Kerala, was appreciative of President Obama's "vision of trying to bring together grassroots and community-based entrepreneurs, instead of the regular Fortune 500 and Forbes businessmen."

1298 ambulance founder hails Obama summit

1298 ambulance founder hails Obama summit

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Shaffi Mather, 41, founder of the yellow ambulance or the 1298 service, was appreciative of US President Barack Obama's vision of trying to bring together grassroots and community-based entrepreneurs, instead of the regular Fortune and Forbes 500 and 100 businessmen, to the parley.

Gates praises Indian rice that can withstand flood

Gates praises Indian rice that can withstand flood

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Bill Gates, a frequent visitor to India, had a firsthand experience of this variety of rice when he visited the country last year.

RIL to invest $1.7 bn in shale gas in US

RIL to invest $1.7 bn in shale gas in US

Rediff.com10 Apr 2010

In its first-ever break through in the United States, Reliance Industries Limited on Friday said its subsidiary Reliance Marcellus LLC would enter into a joint venture with United States-based Atlas Energy.

'China guilty of international banditry'

'China guilty of international banditry'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

Charging China with following unfair trade practices, an influential US Senator has proposed a bill of rights to protect the American workforce from unfair competition in a global economy.

 US economy is getting stronger

US economy is getting stronger

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

The US economy, which is hit by one of the worst crisis after the Great Depression, is coming back stronger and faster than predicted, the US Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner, has said.

G-20 officals' meet takes off in Canada

G-20 officals' meet takes off in Canada

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

The G-20 leaders will meet on June 25-26 at the Metro Toronto Convention Center, their theme this year being Recovery and New Beginnings.

Austin celebrates a champion  of Indian classical

Austin celebrates a champion of Indian classical

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain will join the Indian-American community in Austin and leading Texas lawmakers March 6 to honor Arunachala 'Raj' Nagarajan for his nearly four-decade-old commitment to Indian classical music in the United States.

Looking for meaning in multilateralism

Looking for meaning in multilateralism

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

As one surveys the changing face of mulilateralsim today, we see mutation and multiplication. The underlying reality is that the world is multipolar and with more poles, you tend to get more constellations.

'Shame raises stigma against the mentally ill'

'Shame raises stigma against the mentally ill'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

It is critical that we get past the stigma of mental illness, says Nisha Chhabra.

A simple whack to silence a ringing phone!

A simple whack to silence a ringing phone!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Feel embarrassed when your phone starts ringing amid an important meeting? Help could be on the way -- as American scientists have developed a device that would enable you to silence the gadget by just "whacking" it.

2009: How it was for global biz

2009: How it was for global biz

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

From thousands of job losses to historic bankruptcies to Dubai debt crisis, the year had more than its share of shocks.

Image: Obama, PM at the White House

Image: Obama, PM at the White House

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

In a brief speech, United States President Barak Obama has welcomed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. "Yours is the first official state visit of my presidency.Its fitting that you and India be so recognised," Obama told Singh at the ceremonial welcome at the White House.

More standard ratings, less moody ones

More standard ratings, less moody ones

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

In the wake of the sharp downturn in the valuations of mortgage-backed securities last year, financial firms justified their investment in these non-transparent instruments on the triple ratings accorded to them.

G-20: A new global oligarchy

G-20: A new global oligarchy

Rediff.com19 Nov 2009

The G-20's new-found importance should be used to challenge North Atlantic hegemony.

'BRIC nations represent global economic shift'

'BRIC nations represent global economic shift'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

The rise of BRIC countries represents a fundamental shift in global economy and the developing world needs a legitimate seat at the table so that shared challenges are better addressed, a powerful US Senator has said.

CEO pay gains credence in lean times

CEO pay gains credence in lean times

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Excessive CEO compensation is a matter of debate and research all over the globe. According to an estimate, in USA, the CEO compensation is 400 times the average compensation of employees in the company.

Special: Divestment without a purpose

Special: Divestment without a purpose

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Only strategic sales can serve the purpose of disinvestment, by freeing PSUs from govt control.

Global banks in UK to follow G-20 pay code

Global banks in UK to follow G-20 pay code

Rediff.com16 Oct 2009

Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Citigroup, Credit Suisse, Goldman Sachs International, JP Morgan Securities, Morgan Stanley, Nomura and UBS have confirmed their commitment to the FSA Rule and the supporting Code on remuneration practices. These were published in August and would come into force on January 1, 2010 (and cover payments for performance year 2009).

'China and India are true friends, partners'

'China and India are true friends, partners'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

'Most Chinese are out of the shadow of the 1962 border conflict. They are thinking of how to make money and not about threatening another country,' says Professor Wang Dehua, who advocates better India-China ties.

6 reasons why you will remember September

6 reasons why you will remember September

Rediff.com8 Oct 2009

Looking back 20 years from now, the month just gone by will loom even larger in history books.

FM says stimulus must continue till recovery

FM says stimulus must continue till recovery

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

He said balancing the stimulus against the risks of inflation and threats to fiscal viability is a key short-term challenge.

Bharti calls off $23-bn telecom deal with MTN

Bharti calls off $23-bn telecom deal with MTN

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Telecom giant Bharti Airtel on Wednesday called off discussions with MTN for the $23-billion merger deal saying the South African government has rejected the proposed structure.

Curbing costly CEOs!

Curbing costly CEOs!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Provided they have all the details, shareholders are best placed to do this.

Obama to host state dinner for Dr Singh on Nov 24

Obama to host state dinner for Dr Singh on Nov 24

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

The honour of being the guest at the first state dinner hosted by President Barack Obama would go to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and it will be held during his upcoming State Visit scheduled for November 24. Obama, who has been a great admirer of Manmohan Singh for his visionary role in steering India from a developing country to a major economic power, has invited the prime minister for the first State Visit of his administration.

The G-20 arrives!

The G-20 arrives!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

The new global group has notched up important successes.

Hunger on the rise, warns UN

Hunger on the rise, warns UN

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

Announcing a partnership between the UN World Food Programme and the Millenia Villages Project, WFP chief Josette Sheeran said, "Hunger is on the march and is right now the most threatening Millennium Development Goal".

Berlusconi does it again, calls Obama sun-tanned

Berlusconi does it again, calls Obama sun-tanned

Rediff.com28 Sep 2009

Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi is in soup again for calling United States President Barack Obama "suntanned" for the second time.

Why the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh is a step forward

Why the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh is a step forward

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

The visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh worked. On conclusion of his short trip to Pittsburgh to attend the G-20 summit, he was in upbeat mood.

No economic crisis in India, says PM Singh

No economic crisis in India, says PM Singh

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh spoke to mediapersons about a number of crucial issues after the G-20 Summit in Pittsburgh. Here is the transcript:

I am grateful to the people of India, says PM

I am grateful to the people of India, says PM

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will be celebrating his 77 birthday in Geneva Switzerland on way to New Delhi after attending the G-20 summit at Pittsburgh in the United States. He is scheduled to leave in few hours from now.

India, US to go ahead with nuclear deal: Clinton

India, US to go ahead with nuclear deal: Clinton

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

The United States on Saturday said India's position on the Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty and the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty will not impact the nuclear agreement between the two countries and expressed hope about moving forward with the landmark agreement."We've said before that the resolution that was passed on Thursday unanimously by the United Nations Security Council does not have any bearing on our bilateral civil nuclear cooperation," said an US official.

NPT resolution not against India, Obama tells PM

NPT resolution not against India, Obama tells PM

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

United States President Barack Obama has assured Prime Minister Manmohan Singh that the United Nations Security Council resolution asking non-Nuclear Non-proliferation Treaty states to sign the proliferation treaty is not directed against India and that his country would fulfill all obligations with regard to the nuclear deal.

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