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Nigerian charged for attempting to blow up plane

Nigerian charged for attempting to blow up plane

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

Nigerian national Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was on Thursday charged in a six-count criminal indictment for his alleged attempt to blow up a North West Airlines plane with 300 people on board on Christmas Day."The charges that Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab faces could imprison him for life," Attorney General Eric Holder said. Abdulmutallab allegedly boarded Northwest Airlines flight 253, with 289 passengers and 11 crew members, at Amsterdam on Dec 25, carrying a concealed bomb.

Sun Pharma's US arm facing more trouble

Sun Pharma's US arm facing more trouble

Rediff.com21 Aug 2009

Holzer Holzer & Fistel, a US-based law firm, has announced it would file a class action lawsuit in the District Court at Michigan on behalf of investors of Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories. A Sun Pharma spokesperson did not comment on the proposed legal action against the US subsidiary.

Ex-Miss India USA making waves in Telugu cinema

Ex-Miss India USA making waves in Telugu cinema

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Michigan-native Richa Gangopadhyay grabbed the attention of both the media and audiences with her first Telugu debut, Leader.

Top management guru C K Prahalad passes away

Top management guru C K Prahalad passes away

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

C K Prahalad, one of the world's renowned management gurus, passed away on Friday. Associated with some of the top educational institutes around the world, the Harvard Business School graduate also was a consultant to many top global companies.

Sun Pharma's US subsidiary to cut jobs

Sun Pharma's US subsidiary to cut jobs

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Earlier last month US FDA officials had seized drug products manufactured by Caraco Pharmaceutical at its Michigan facilities in Detroit, Farmington Hills, and Wixom, alleging violation in good manufacturing practice.

Lawsuit filed against Sun Pharma's US arm

Lawsuit filed against Sun Pharma's US arm

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

A law firm, Izard Nobel LLP, has initiated a lawsuit seeking class action status against the company in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on behalf of its investors. The law firm said certain officers and directors of Caraco violated federal securities' laws and interests of the investors by giving misleading information on the business of the company. It has asked the investors to join the suit before September 15 to claim their damages.

India lifts temporary ban on supply of hydroxychloroquine

India lifts temporary ban on supply of hydroxychloroquine

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

India on Tuesday temporarily licensed the export of paracetamol and anti-malarial drug Hydroxychloroquine in appropriate quantities to some countries, which have been particularly badly affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

Community could cast deciding vote in US poll

Community could cast deciding vote in US poll

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

The Indian-American community, always considered numerically significant to impact a national election, could this year finally have its defining moment. "This year's Presidential election is likely to be determined by small margins in a handful of states with significant enough Indian-American populations -- states like Virginia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Ohio," points out Toby Chaudhury, communications director for Campaign for America's Future.

TCS, Dow Chemicals alliance to create jobs in US

TCS, Dow Chemicals alliance to create jobs in US

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

India's largest software services exporter Tata Consultancy Services on Friday said it will expand its strategic business alliance with US-based Dow Chemicals that will create new jobs in Midland-Michigan.

Sharath Kamal wins Egypt Open TT

Sharath Kamal wins Egypt Open TT

Rediff.com11 Jul 2010

India's Achanta Sharath Kamal came up with a splendid performance to shock top seed Li Ching of Hong Kong and win the Egypt Open Table Tennis Championships in Cairo on Sunday. The sixth seeded Indian Olympian won 11-5,11-6,14-16,12-10,11-9 to claim his second successive title in as many weeks, having won the US Open last Sunday, beating Keineth Thomas of Slovakia in Michigan.

Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor's abuse unite at ESPYs

Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor's abuse unite at ESPYs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The honorees smiled, held hands and exchanged hugs as they filled the stage at the glitzy event attended by top athletes and celebrities in downtown Los Angeles.

India is growth tonic for mid-tier global pharma

India is growth tonic for mid-tier global pharma

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

The OTC major plans to pump in millions of dollars into Vedants' manufacturing facility coming up by 2011 at Ambernath near Mumbai. Perrigo will then move production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs or the key therapeutic substance in a drug) from its sites in Germany and Israel to India.

Now, Bollywood enters the ice-skating rink

Now, Bollywood enters the ice-skating rink

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

American ice-skating pair Meryl Davis and Charlie White wanted to add a touch of originality to their choreography and now move to the tunes of Kajra Re.

Over 1,000 deaths and 65,000 COVID-19 cases in US

Over 1,000 deaths and 65,000 COVID-19 cases in US

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

In addition to declaring a national emergency, US President Trump has approved major disaster declarations for New York, California, Washington, Iowa, Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas and Florida.

US plane plot: Nigerian suspect pleads not guilty

US plane plot: Nigerian suspect pleads not guilty

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Nigerian terror suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab on Friday pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to blow up a US airliner as he was arraigned before a Michigan court.

Tavish Nanda, Hemant Gandhi named Toyota scholars

Tavish Nanda, Hemant Gandhi named Toyota scholars

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Tavish, author of the fantasy book Cren and the War of Seven Days, and Hemant, founder of the climate change awareness Web site CarbonNeutralVolunteers.org, were among the 12 national winners of the scholars program selected from 100 regional winners.

4 types of wine drinkers: Which one are you?

4 types of wine drinkers: Which one are you?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Here are four different types of wine drinkers, according to experts

US: Teen helps treat over 2 lakh patients in India

US: Teen helps treat over 2 lakh patients in India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

In the last five years, Pratyusha Yalamanchi, 18, has helped provide treatment to more than 290,000 dental patients in Andhra Pradesh.A high school graduate from the International Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, she founded Dental HygIndia, partnering with Dr Kadiyala Rajendra, a dentist in Andhra Pradesh, at the age of 13, after she saw the sorry state of dental hygiene among villagers in India during a trip.

Flying to India? Carry old passport with OCI card

Flying to India? Carry old passport with OCI card

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Dr Sujit Pandit of Ann Arbor, Michigan, got off lightly at the hands of immigration officials in India, in comparison to seven- year-old Viraj and three-and-a-half-year-old Vrishabh, who three years ago were deported within two hours of landing for not carrying their old passports.

Biden close to win as his lead grows in battleground states

Biden close to win as his lead grows in battleground states

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

As per the latest projections, Biden has 253 electoral college votes and Trump trails behind with 213. But some US media outlets have given 264 votes to Biden and 214 to Trump.

Poor test scores? Blame it on the Internet

Poor test scores? Blame it on the Internet

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Surfing the internet in class is linked to poorer test scores, even among the most intelligent and motivated of students, warns a study.

USA Gymnastics says CEO out in latest post-scandal shakeup

USA Gymnastics says CEO out in latest post-scandal shakeup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

USA Gymnastics said on Tuesday that its chief executive, Kerry Perry has left the sport's national governing body as the organization tries to recover from a scandal in which one of its team doctor sexually abused hundreds of female athletes.

Awesome photos of the month: August

Awesome photos of the month: August

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

Here are some of the best images clicked across the globe in the month of August.

Nano to stay in US for 1 year

Nano to stay in US for 1 year

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

The Nano, with a MH 04 ED 7015 licence plate, is on its maiden trip to the US and was unveiled at the Detroit Science Centre in Detroit on Friday.

US polls: Clinton lead reduced to half nationally

US polls: Clinton lead reduced to half nationally

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

However, the 68-year-old leader continues to maintain lead in some of the key battle ground states, other polls said.

Nigerian terror suspect discharged; quizzing on

Nigerian terror suspect discharged; quizzing on

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Nigerian terror-suspect, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, was on Monday discharged from a Detroit hospital where he was being treated for burn injuries, which he sustained in his failed attempt to blow up a US plane mid-air on Friday.

Donald Trump is Time's Person of the Year 2016

Donald Trump is Time's Person of the Year 2016

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the 11 candidates shortlisted by Time for its annual honour.

Ford to sell Volvo to Chinese carmaker for $1.8 bn

Ford to sell Volvo to Chinese carmaker for $1.8 bn

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

While auto sales in the US have plunged, vehicle sale in China has more than doubled since 2005, rising near 13 million units this year.

Democrats deal blow to Clinton

Democrats deal blow to Clinton

Rediff.com1 Jun 2008

Democratic party leaders have agreed to seat the delegates from the renegade states of Florida and Michigan with halved voting rights, bringing Barack Obama within a striking distance of the Democratic presidential nomination.

The incredibly bizarre world we live in

The incredibly bizarre world we live in

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

These images from across the globe tell us that we live in bizarre world

In largest-ever US city bankruptcy, cuts coming for Detroit creditors

In largest-ever US city bankruptcy, cuts coming for Detroit creditors

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The ruling by US Judge Steven Rhodes, who cited the city's dismal finances and $18 billion owed to a multitude of creditors in support of his decision, marks a watershed in the history of Detroit.

Edu system must compete with China, India: Obama

Edu system must compete with China, India: Obama

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

United States President Barack Obama said that he is laying the foundation of an education system which would help America compete with China and India in the 21st century.

US: Indian woman, two children found dead

US: Indian woman, two children found dead

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

In an apparent case of murder-suicide, a Malayali woman and her two children were found dead in the family's home in Delta Township, west of Lansing, Michigan.The dead victims were identified as Brigeethamma Shajimon, 40, Alwin Shajimon Thomas, 10, and Alfred Shajimon Thomas, 5, by the Eaton County Sheriff's Office.Brigeethamma's husband Shajimon Thomas called the police on Monday evening. He told the police that he had found the bodies in his home at Plum Tree Apartments.

Travel: 10 terrific stress-busting views

Travel: 10 terrific stress-busting views

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Whether it's the One & Only Reethi Rah with its stunning views of the Indian Ocean or the awe-inspiring peaks seen from Wildflower Hall, these hotels attract those looking for untouched beauty and a natural surrounding that can only be found in that particular destination.

35 qualify for Scripps National Spelling Bee

35 qualify for Scripps National Spelling Bee

Rediff.com22 May 2009

35 qualify for Scripps National Spelling Bee

Where's the Covid-19 data, ask scientists

Where's the Covid-19 data, ask scientists

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Epidemiologists worry there's little or no data being shared on mortality by age group and contacts traced, which makes it difficult to understand how the effects of Covid-19 might be different in the Indian population, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi

Indian is Democratic Party official

Indian is Democratic Party official

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

As treasurer of the Michigan Democratic Party, Ramesh Verma will oversee finances and supervise the work of the staff dealing with financial affairs of the party.

Indians ready to forgo money for meaningful work

Indians ready to forgo money for meaningful work

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

Anxieties over career choice widen with age, shows survey.

CK Prahalad's tips on CSR

CK Prahalad's tips on CSR

Rediff.com20 May 2008

CK Prahalad, professor of corporate strategy at the University of Michigan and author of books on innovative business models that can help end world poverty, talks about corporate social responsibility in an interview with Business Standard.

John Edwards backs Barack Obama

John Edwards backs Barack Obama

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Most stunned, however, is likely US Senator Hillary Clinton, whose bid for the Presidency appears to have suffered a mortal wound.