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Anybody with a good idea can prosper in US: Obama

Anybody with a good idea can prosper in US: Obama

Rediff.com19 Oct 2010

The United States is a country where anybody with a good idea can prosper and anyone with talent can succeed, President Barack Obama has said.

Sporting moments to look out for at Tokyo 2020

Sporting moments to look out for at Tokyo 2020

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Here are other key moments and athletes to look out for at Tokyo 2020 when the sport gets underway in earnest on Saturday

TCS opens centre in Argentina; to employ 250

TCS opens centre in Argentina; to employ 250

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

The new centre would provide consulting, advanced IT solutions, BPO services and IT product implementations besides, housing the company's first regional SAP centre, the company said in a statement. This is the eighth global delivery centre of TCS in Latin America, in addition to centers in Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Mexico.

Why are foreign banks marching out of retail banking?

Why are foreign banks marching out of retail banking?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Foreign banks set the template in consumer banking in its infancy, but have almost vacated this booming space.

The first desi to win the US Spelling Bee

The first desi to win the US Spelling Bee

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Indian American children have dominated the Scripps Howard Spelling Bee in the United States since the turn of the new century. Long before this impressive trail of triumphs began, way back in 1985, Balu Natarajan became the first Indian American child to win the Spelling Bee. Rediff.com US Contributor Abhijit Masih catches up with Dr Natarajan as the 2021 Spelling Bee takes off this weekend.

Indian-American among Intel's brightest youths

Indian-American among Intel's brightest youths

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Akhil Mathew, an 18-year-old resident of Madison, New Jersey, on Tuesday night won the third place in the Intel Science Talent Search, America's oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition honouring the next generation of American innovators.

Piers Morgan to replace Larry King on CNN

Piers Morgan to replace Larry King on CNN

Rediff.com9 Sep 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Indra Nooyi: 'Female leaders have it much tougher'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

'Women's voices are too high or too low, or they are seen as too short or too tall, or too fat or too thin, to be great leaders.' 'These judgments wear us down.'

'Many Indian-Americans could be part of Trump administration'

'Many Indian-Americans could be part of Trump administration'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Under Trump presidency one should expect much more cooperation between the US and India, said Indian-American Republican from Texas Ashok Mago.

Dance India Dance 7: Kareena makes a stylish debut

Dance India Dance 7: Kareena makes a stylish debut

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

Let's see if she leaves a lasting impression, says Namrata Thakker.

Which actress can play Kamala Harris in a movie? VOTE!

Which actress can play Kamala Harris in a movie? VOTE!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

If ever her inspiring reality is adapted for reel, Sukanya Verma wonders if these Indian actors might do justice to the role.

Trump unveils 3-phase plan to reopen country

Trump unveils 3-phase plan to reopen country

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Currently more than 95 per cent of America's 330 million population are under a stay-at-home order and over 22 million Americans have applied for unemployment benefits.

Don't go, Leo, plead Argentina fans

"Don't go, Leo," plead Argentina fans

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Argentines begged Lionel Messi not to abandon the national team before the 2018 World Cup after he tearfully announced his retirement in frustration at another last-gasp international defeat. As Chileans danced in the streets and honked their horns to hail their team's victory by penalties in the Copa American Centenario, the rainy streets of Buenos Aires were deserted.

It's official! It'll be Trump vs Biden for US president

It's official! It'll be Trump vs Biden for US president

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The 77-year-old former US vice president on Friday night took his tally of pledged delegates over the halfway mark of 1,991 from a total of 3,979, thus becoming eligible to earn the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend comes to Bollywood

Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend comes to Bollywood

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Titled Melody, the film will be produced and directed by Sunil Babbar.

What makes Dhoni a great captain? Dravid, Srinivasan tell us

What makes Dhoni a great captain? Dravid, Srinivasan tell us

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

'So, I mean, look, I know Dhoni quite well and I hope he hasn't changed, but I know Dhoni is probably not one to look at reams of data and statistics.'

Ola Electric to create 10,000 jobs

Ola Electric to create 10,000 jobs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Upon completion, the factory will create almost 10,000 jobs and will initially have an annual capacity of 2 million units.

IBM takes the AI route to hire, retaining employees

IBM takes the AI route to hire, retaining employees

Rediff.com17 May 2019

IBM started using Watson last year in India in two of its key divisions, services and infrastructure, for the bulk of its 150,000 employees as part of its "predictive retention" programme.

A deeper look at Q1 performance of top 4 IT players

A deeper look at Q1 performance of top 4 IT players

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

While Wipro leads the pack on absolute numbers, analysts for Infosys for reporting consistent growth, revising FY22 guidance and beating TCS on revenue growth.

Chelsea's Lampard gets message across to players in Barca win

Chelsea's Lampard gets message across to players in Barca win

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

'It has been good on pitch and off pitch,' Lampard said.

Srikant Datar, 2nd Indian to be named Dean of Harvard Business School

Srikant Datar, 2nd Indian to be named Dean of Harvard Business School

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Eminent Indian-origin academician Srikant Datar has been named as Dean of Harvard Business School, succeeding Nitin Nohria and becoming the second consecutive dean hailing from India to lead the prestigious 112-year-old institution. Datar, an alumnus of University of Bombay and Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, is the Arthur Lowes Dickinson Professor of Business Administration and the senior associate dean for University Affairs at Harvard Business School (HBS). He will assume charge as the school's next dean on January 1, president Larry Bacow said.

Hamara Bajaj Kindled Pride in Being Indian

Hamara Bajaj Kindled Pride in Being Indian

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

In 1989 when Bajaj came out with their legendary and elegant Hamara Bajaj campaign, that looked more at apna India, rather than the scooter, and at all hues of scootered Indians, it drew millions of eyeballs and was brilliantly successful.

Indian tech industry supports over 411,000 jobs in US

Indian tech industry supports over 411,000 jobs in US

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The NASSCOM report said Indian tech industry contributed more than $375 million to the US Treasury between fiscal year 2011-2015

'They didn't consider me for Freddy Mercury, at least they thought I could play Homi Bhabha'

'They didn't consider me for Freddy Mercury, at least they thought I could play Homi Bhabha'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

'What I love about Parsis is that we never take anything seriously.' 'Everyone's making fun of everyone.' 'So, they were like, 'Don't f*** it up, ch****!'.'

Infosys plans campus in Indianapolis; to create thousands of new jobs

Infosys plans campus in Indianapolis; to create thousands of new jobs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The proposed campus will come up on around 125 acres, which the company will acquire from airport authorities, and would house as many as 3,000 employees.

Shakila starred in some of the finest Hindi songs

Shakila starred in some of the finest Hindi songs

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

Shakila's seductive performances in the ever-popular club number Babuji Dheere Chalna and the fabulous torch song Hoon Abhi Main Jawaan made filmmakers sit up and notice this new talent.

Preet Bharara among 4 Indian-Americans honoured with Great Immigrants award

Preet Bharara among 4 Indian-Americans honoured with Great Immigrants award

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Four Indian-Americans, including top US attorney Preet Bharara, are among 38 distinguished personalities who have been honoured with this year's prestigious "Great Immigrants: The Pride of America" award.

Sonam Kapoor to enter Hollywood?

Sonam Kapoor to enter Hollywood?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The latest Bollywood updates

'Can heal US in dark times': Obama endorses Joe Biden

'Can heal US in dark times': Obama endorses Joe Biden

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Biden, 77, will be formally nominated by the Democratic party during the National Convention in Wisconsin in August.

Naigaon to LA: How a dance video changed their life

Naigaon to LA: How a dance video changed their life

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Mumbai-based dancing troupe V Unbeatable received a standing ovation from the audience and judges at America's Got Talent, a leading talent reality show.

US, aided by Pakistan, DESTROYED Afghanistan

US, aided by Pakistan, DESTROYED Afghanistan

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The US has the distinction of destroying a flawed but functioning State thrice since 1979. Pakistan has been their constant accomplice, explains Shekhar Gupta.

A standing ovation for the Oscars

A standing ovation for the Oscars

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Subhash K Jha applauds the Oscars for Anthony Hopkins and Frances McDormand.

IT majors face multiple margin issues

IT majors face multiple margin issues

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Slowing growth, stronger rupee and higher local hiring to pull firms down this financial year

Why Jeev Milkha's win is key for Indian golf

Why Jeev Milkha's win is key for Indian golf

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

It has not only ended the four year victory drought for who I call the 'fairway hurricane' but it has also lifted India's place in golf.

Celebrities hit the US Open courts

Celebrities hit the US Open courts

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Look who we spotted at the Flushing Meadows this year.

Meet the biggest earners in Caribbean Premier League

Meet the biggest earners in Caribbean Premier League

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The 2016 Caribbean Premier League (CPL) Player Draft was held in Barbados on Thursday, with the six franchises flexed their financial muscles to rope in their desired cricketers.

France-Croatia final confirms Europe's World Cup dominance

France-Croatia final confirms Europe's World Cup dominance

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

A European nation is set to win the World Cup for the fourth time in a row this Sunday and in doing so confirm an unprecedented dominance for the Old World over their once mighty rivals in South America.

Tunisian Jabeur shining a path for Arab girls

Tunisian Jabeur shining a path for Arab girls

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

The 24-year-old Tunisian is the only player from the continent in the women's draw and only the second Arabic woman ever to crack the top 100 in the WTA rankings.

Who is Lauren Sanchez, the new woman in Jeff Bezos' life?

Who is Lauren Sanchez, the new woman in Jeff Bezos' life?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The former news anchor is reportedly dating the world's richest man.

Indian-American teen wins $25K for work on potential COVID-19 treatment

Indian-American teen wins $25K for work on potential COVID-19 treatment

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Chebrolu said she was inspired to find potential cures to viruses after learning about the 1918 flu pandemic and finding out how many people die every year in the US despite annual vaccinations and anti-influenza drugs on the market.