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S Asians for Kamala Harris urges community role

S Asians for Kamala Harris urges community role

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Two attorneys in San Francisco, Sheila Bapat and Neha Shah, and a writer/producer in Los Angeles, Saurabh Kikani, have formed South Asians for Kamala Harris to help get San Francisco District Attorney Harris elected as California's next attorney general.

Outsourcing firms face challenges from new ones

Outsourcing firms face challenges from new ones

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

The survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers and Duke University's Offshoring Research Network stated that the outsourcing industry is transforming due to the emergence of new providers around the world and efforts of existing outsourcers to expand into new markets.

IT industry worried about US 'protectionism'

IT industry worried about US 'protectionism'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2010

The move will hit American companies more than India's $60-billion IT and outsourcing industry.

Vijay Kumar fears 'US-type ordeal' in Canada

Vijay Kumar fears 'US-type ordeal' in Canada

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

"I got the same circumstance here in Canada when I reached the airport. Those people told me that I have a criminal background, so you can't enter Canada so we are going to deport you. I suffered the same thing in America, I was told the same thing. Then I told them that I am not a criminal, I just have a misdemeanour case in US," Vijay Kumar said.

Wall St fat cats see thin pay packets in '09

Wall St fat cats see thin pay packets in '09

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

After extending billions of dollars to protect themselves from the economic turmoil, the US moved to arrest the trend of exorbitant pay among the nation's big entities like Citigroup, Bank of America and American International Group.

NASA's legendary Kepler telescope retires after finding thousands of worlds

NASA's legendary Kepler telescope retires after finding thousands of worlds

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The unmanned space telescope, which launched in 2009, leaves a legacy of more than 2,600 planet discoveries from outside our solar system

Pak money changer involved in 26/11 labelled 'global terrorist'

Pak money changer involved in 26/11 labelled 'global terrorist'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The United States has labelled a Pakistan-based money changer as a "global terrorist" for providing financial services to the banned Lashkar-e-Tayiba terror group that has been involved in a series of terrorist attacks in India, including the 2008 Mumbai attacks that left 166 people dead.

Avatar makes history; crosses $1billion in 3 weeks

Avatar makes history; crosses $1billion in 3 weeks

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Avatar now ranks number four among the top global grossers of all time.

Want a career in the airlines?

Want a career in the airlines?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

The Instrulab Institute of Aviation Technology (IIAT) opens admissions to become an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer.

Fielding coach Young to help Indians for SL ODIs

Fielding coach Young to help Indians for SL ODIs

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

Australia's fielding coach Mike Young will join the Indian cricket team as a consultant for the Twenty20 and One-day series against Sri Lanka later this month, the BCCI said in Mumbai on Friday.

Global M&A activity gathers steam

Global M&A activity gathers steam

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

According to global deal tracking firm Dealogic there were as many as eight deals valued over $1 billion that were announced last week adding up to $38.2 billion. There has been an increase in average deal size as well.

Jaswant Singh slams PM over Bush remark

Jaswant Singh slams PM over Bush remark

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Jaswant Singh, former external affairs in the National Democratic Alliance government, while taking a dig at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, for telling American president George Bush how much Indians loved him, said that none of the preceeding prime ministers had ever made such a comment.

India inks treaty with US to explore the moon

India inks treaty with US to explore the moon

Rediff.com27 Jul 2008

The agreement was signed at American space agency NASA's Ames Research Centre in Silicon Valley this week and it would be formally announced on Tuesday. Apart from India, the countries which signed the pact with the US are Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and South Korea.

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

When did India last lose a Test series in West Indies?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

As India kicks off its run in the World Test Championships on Thursday, Rajneesh Gupta tells you all you need to know about the India-West Indies on-field rivalry.

Tata Group shows the way in managing M&As

Tata Group shows the way in managing M&As

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Retaining the senior management of acquired companies has been the cornerstone of the company's strategy, be it in case of Daewoo's commercial vehicle business in South Korea, the tea company Tetley or the steel maker Corus.

S&P's Buffett stock screen

S&P's Buffett stock screen

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

S&P updates this screen on a semiannual basis, during February and again in August.

Is US ready for a black President?

Is US ready for a black President?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

The number of Americans who believe that the country is ready for a black president has risen to 76 per cent, up 14 percentage points since December last year. Obama, who is bidding to be the first African-American to be elected to the Oval Office, is leading against Clinton, who is also attempting to script history by becoming the first woman President. Optimism about the country's acceptance of a black president is higher among black men than among black women.

Stunning NASA image reveals Pluto's mysterious icy plains

Stunning NASA image reveals Pluto's mysterious icy plains

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Smooth, icy plains have been spotted on the surface of Pluto, in the latest images released on Friday from a NASA spacecraft that flew by the dwarf planet this week.

Roddick to play Lopez in Dubai final

Roddick to play Lopez in Dubai final

Rediff.com8 Mar 2008

American sixth seed Andy Roddick will play unseeded Spaniard Feliciano Lopez in the final of the Dubai Championships on Saturday. Roddick overcame third seed Novak Djokovic of Serbia 7-6, 6-3 while Lopez recovered from 2-5 in the final set to beat fifth-seeded Russian Nikolay Davydenko 6-4, 4-6, 7-5.

US unmoved by Madhuri's charm

US unmoved by Madhuri's charm

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Madhuri Dixit Nene's dancing feet and winsome smile weren't enough to mesmerise the audiences in America and Canada, and her comeback vehicle Aaja Nachle had a wintry reception.

Shooter arrested after 9 people shot dead in US church

Shooter arrested after 9 people shot dead in US church

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

The Charleston police identified the gunman as Dylann Roof of Lexington, South Carolina. They arrested him from neighbouring North Carolina.

Abhishek scores in North America

Abhishek scores in North America

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

Sikhism, America share common values: Bush

Sikhism, America share common values: Bush

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

President Bush also praised American Sikhs for their accomplishments and contributions to the success of the United States.

Pankaj Advani breezes into World snooker semis

Pankaj Advani breezes into World snooker semis

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

The ace cueist, the only Indian in the fray in the men's category, proved too good for Alex Borg of Malta in a 6-0 victory to improve upon his showing at the last championship when he was ousted in the quarter-finals in Bengaluru by Yan Bingtao 4-6 of China.

Gatlin outshines Powell in Oregon

Gatlin outshines Powell in Oregon

Rediff.com29 May 2006

Justin Gatlin clocked 9.88 seconds to outperform Asafa Powell in separate 100m races

Advani adds two world titles to his growing kitty in memorable 2018

Advani adds two world titles to his growing kitty in memorable 2018

Rediff.com29 Dec 2018

The 33-year-old kept churning out world titles, proving that his game was getting better with age and there was a long way to go before his hunger for trophies could be satiated.

Google to build 1 mn sq ft campus on NASA property

Google to build 1 mn sq ft campus on NASA property

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

The company and US government agency will work together to develop data management and computing tools, as well as promote entrepreneurial initiatives in outer space.

Now, NASA supercomputer is 'fastest'

Now, NASA supercomputer is 'fastest'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

After Murray, Mauresmo to coach Pouille

After Murray, Mauresmo to coach Pouille

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

A statement from the French Tennis Federation on Thursday confirmed the U-turn by the 39-year-old who had been named in June to become the first woman to captain the French team.

India face still task against Bangladesh in SAFF f

India face still task against Bangladesh in SAFF f

Rediff.com17 Dec 2005

Both the teams are unbeaten in the SAFF tournament while their group match also ended in a 1-1 draw.

Indian wins 3rd term to New Jersey State Assembly

Indian wins 3rd term to New Jersey State Assembly

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

The Indian American Leadership Initiative was formed in 2001 to support the efforts of Indian Americans nationwide who strive for elected office.

New tax norms to simplify assessment

New tax norms to simplify assessment

Rediff.com30 Nov 2004

Banks and the mirage of technology

Banks and the mirage of technology

Rediff.com5 May 2005

Bland Friday in Hollywood

Bland Friday in Hollywood

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Mickelson grabs share of lead

Mickelson grabs share of lead

Rediff.com12 Aug 2005

Remember Rabinder Singh?

Remember Rabinder Singh?

Rediff.com23 May 2005

Ravi Shankar Prasad, 40 others take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs

Ravi Shankar Prasad, 40 others take oath as Rajya Sabha MPs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

While almost all the members belonging to the ruling National Democratic Alliance took oath by swearing in the name of god, Human Resources Development Minister Prakash Javadekar, who was re-elected to the Upper House from Maharashtra, took oath affirming his allegiance to the Constitution of India.

Atwal lying third in Houston Open

Atwal lying third in Houston Open

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

Leading the field after day 1 was Australian Rodney Pampling with a six-under-par 66, one stroke ahead of American Chris Riley.