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Deep into the maddening crowd

Deep into the maddening crowd

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

The United States should hit top form in front of a capacity home crowd in this week's Davis Cup final against holders Russia, US captain Patrick McEnroe said.

Safin ruled out of Davis Cup final

Safin ruled out of Davis Cup final

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Russia's captain Shamil Tarpishchev has ruled out chance of drafting Marat Safin in late for this week's final against USA.

Roddick answers Davis Cup calling

Roddick answers Davis Cup calling

Rediff.com28 Nov 2007

Andy Roddick said victory over Russia to win this year's title would achieve a lifelong ambition.

Tarpishchev compares

Tarpishchev compares

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Russia coach Shamil Tarpishchev, whose team faces the United States in this weekend's Davis Cup final, compares his job to that of a national football team manager before an important World Cup or Euro qualifier

Roddick to lead US in Davis Cup final

Roddick to lead US in Davis Cup final

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Andy Roddick will lead the United States against 2006 champions Russia in this month's Davis Cup final.

Making it as a nerd

Making it as a nerd

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Meet Kunal Nayyar, from The Big Band Theory.

'Early detection of cancer can save your life'

'Early detection of cancer can save your life'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Four weeks after finishing the chemotherapy on my 56th birthday, I returned to India to welcome the President of the United States George Bush and Mrs Laura Bush to India for their historic visit wearing my wig, and considering myself the most grateful person in the world to be feeling so well and to be back in India

Oregon apologies to Sikh American denied licence

Oregon apologies to Sikh American denied licence

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

When applying for a driver's license in Portland, Oregon, Meherbani Kaur Khalsa was informed that she would have to remove her turban for the license photograph. Khalsa immediately contacted SALDEF for assistance. SALDEF wrote to Youngs about the violation of Khalsa's right to wear her turban as allowed by Oregon law.

Safin to miss Davis Cup final

Safin to miss Davis Cup final

Rediff.com19 Oct 2007

The 27-year-old has struggled for fitness and form in 2007 and lost in the first round of the Madrid Masters this week.

US - Russia Davis Cup final in Portland

US - Russia Davis Cup final in Portland

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

The Memorial Coliseum in Portland, Oregon, will host the November 30 - December 2 match.

'Dr Death' may be extradited from US

'Dr Death' may be extradited from US

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

It has been more than two years since the alleged fraud and negligence of Patel were exposed, and 18 months since a Royal Commission-style inquiry linked him to 17 deaths during his two years as director of surgery at Bundaberg Hospital.

The world's thinnest laptop

The world's thinnest laptop

Rediff.com30 May 2007

If it catches on, Intel's sleek laptop could be a game changer for PCs.

ACC set to spin off concrete business

ACC set to spin off concrete business

Rediff.com14 May 2007

ACC, the country's largest cement maker, is setting up a wholly owned subsidiary to scale up its ready mix concrete business under a new chief executive officer.

What makes a brand authentic?

What makes a brand authentic?

Rediff.com8 May 2007

The appeal--and risks--of authenticity. A guide to making your brand real.

Best places for career & business in US

Best places for career & business in US

Rediff.com12 Apr 2007

The Tar Heel state, home to banking giants Bank of America and Wachovia, placed five metros in the top 25.

Cement manufacturers unmoved by duty cuts

Cement manufacturers unmoved by duty cuts

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

The country's leading steel companies were considering a price increase of Rs 1,000-2,000 per tonne from April 1, despite a partial rollback last month.

Govt scraps duties on imported cement

Govt scraps duties on imported cement

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

With cement companies refusing to cut prices, the government on Tuesday abolished all duties on import of portland cement

7 Indian-Americans get Soros fellowship

7 Indian-Americans get Soros fellowship

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

The fellowship, open to resident aliens, naturalised US citizens, and first generation Americans who have completed or are about to complete undergraduate degrees, will support each student for up to two years of graduate study.

Govt cuts customs duty to curb inflation

Govt cuts customs duty to curb inflation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Thursday said customs duty cut on a number of items has been advanced, including edible oils, to curb high inflation.

Sensex sheds 168 points to 14,041

Sensex sheds 168 points to 14,041

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

The index touched a low of 14,026, before settling with a loss of 168 points at 14,041.

Govt slashes customs duty on 11 items

Govt slashes customs duty on 11 items

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

In a moved aimed at bringing inflation under control, the government cut customs duty on 11 product categories, including portland cement, capital goods, project imports and raw materials, late Monday night.

Why hypermarts are a hit in India

Why hypermarts are a hit in India

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

Silicon Valley last among US tech hubs

Silicon Valley last among US tech hubs

Rediff.com2 Sep 2006

The Raleigh-Durham area in North Carolina state has been ranked as America's top technology hub: it offers affordable housing and plenty of jobs and good quality of life.

Best product designs: Asia rocks

Best product designs: Asia rocks

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

Quality of life in India? Poor at best

Quality of life in India? Poor at best

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

According to a Worldwide Quality of Living survey conducted by Mercer Human Resource Consulting, India's two best cities Delhi and Mumbai are ranked at 150 -- 29 positions behind Colombo ranked at 121.

Parents suing NRI doctor for wrongful death of s

Parents suing NRI doctor for "wrongful" death of s

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

Apparently during surgery the kid's small bowel was punctured leading to leakage and infection.

'Dr Death' faces $1.5 mn lawsuit

'Dr Death' faces $1.5 mn lawsuit

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

She alleged that her son who was then three, suffered from cerebral palsy, died of a toxic shock in 1999 after Patel accidentally punctured his bowel during the operation.

Nadal practicing patience

Nadal practicing patience

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

The world number two acknowledges it may be some time before he can return to the level he reached last year

Doctor Death's lawyers against his extradition

Doctor Death's lawyers against his extradition

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

Patel's Portland-based lawyer Stephen Houze said he hoped US courts would not extradite his client to face 'a politically orchestrated media show trial'.

Australia's Dr Death faces manslaughter charge

Australia's Dr Death faces manslaughter charge

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

Police in Australia's northeastern state of Queensland will give prosecutors evidence they have collected in the Dr Jayant Patel's case, state Premier Peter Beattie told reporters on Thursday.

A play on pluralism

A play on pluralism

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

Homes of the billionaires

Homes of the billionaires

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Last of followers of Sree Rajneesh pleads guilty

Last of followers of Sree Rajneesh pleads guilty

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

Catherine Jane Stubbs, known as Ma Shanti Bhadra, joins 6 other followers who earlier pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of Charles Turner.

Bush sends Baruah's nomination to Senate

Bush sends Baruah's nomination to Senate

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

United States President George W Bush has sent the nomination of Santanu K Baruah, an Indian-origin former management consultant whom he picked as an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development, to the Senate for approval.

NRI nominated to Bush advisory team

NRI nominated to Bush advisory team

Rediff.com1 Sep 2005

The Bush administration will have an Indian-origin to advice the President as White House announcing its intension to nominate Santanu K Baruah as an Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development.

Pocket tools: Leatherman is here!

Pocket tools: Leatherman is here!

Rediff.com11 Aug 2005

'Dr Death' faces murder charges

'Dr Death' faces murder charges

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

After Brothels, Stolen Childhoods

After Brothels, Stolen Childhoods

Rediff.com24 May 2005

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