News for '-indian-origin'

HSBC gets Indian-origin executive to head internal audit

HSBC gets Indian-origin executive to head internal audit

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

The bank is looking to combat financial times.

ICICI Bank is an Indian-originated bank: Kochhar

ICICI Bank is an Indian-originated bank: Kochhar

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Foreign direct investment (FDI) norms that classify ICICI Bank as foreign-owned were unlikely to impede the group's expansion plans, said ICICI Bank Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Chanda Kochhar.

Indian-origin SA minister in racial trouble

Indian-origin SA minister in racial trouble

Rediff.com17 Jan 2006

The local Daily News, edited by Indian-origin Dennis Pather, wrote an editorial condemning the letter and said Rajbansi was a product of apartheid politics.

US: Indian-origin man admits murdering NRI couple

US: Indian-origin man admits murdering NRI couple

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

An Indian-origin man has pleaded guilty to hiring men to murder an NRI couple in Michigan and faces life imprisonment.

Indian-origin Cambridge academic wins top UK prize

Indian-origin Cambridge academic wins top UK prize

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Professor Shankar Balasubramanian has been awarded the prize, worth 10,000 pounds, for his work on Solexa sequencing, the high speed genome sequencing technology that means it is now possible to sequence a human genome for less than $10,000.

Aus cops clueless about Indian-origin man's death

Aus cops clueless about Indian-origin man's death

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Seeking answers in the mysterious death of an Indian-origin real estate agent, Australian authorities have set up an information caravan asking people to come forward with any clues they can provide about the mysterious death of 61- year old Kewal Dhillon.

Indian-origin man wins S Africa's top award

Indian-origin man wins S Africa's top award

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

An Indian-origin man, who founded a humanitarian aid organisation that has provided relief to people worldwide, has received one of South Africa's highest honours.

Indian-origin family in South Africa sentenced

Indian-origin family in South Africa sentenced

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

Five members of the Lutchman family have been jailed for assaulting and robbing their neighbour five years ago.

Indian-origin doctor cleared of manslaughter charge in Aus

Indian-origin doctor cleared of manslaughter charge in Aus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

In a relief to Indian-origin surgeon Jayant Patel, an Australian court found him not guilty of manslaughter of an elderly patient nearly a decade ago.

Indian-origin woman killed by husband in Pak: Family

Indian-origin woman killed by husband in Pak: Family

Rediff.com10 Jan 2013

An Indian-origin woman hailing from the city was allegedly shot dead by her Pakistani husband in Karachi last month, her family members on Thursday claimed.

Indian origin doctor stoned in racial attack

Indian origin doctor stoned in racial attack

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

Yashen Maharaj, 28, who was attacked on July 23, had worked as part of Medway National Health Service Trust's standby team to treat victims of the July 7 London bombings.

Student of Indian origin held for murder

Student of Indian origin held for murder

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

A student of Indian origin has been arrested in Johannesburg for allegedly kidnapping and murdering the daughter of a white businessman.

Indian-origin media tycoon shot dead in Nepal

Indian-origin media tycoon shot dead in Nepal

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

An Indian-origin mediaperson was shot dead in a plush locality of Nepal's Janakpur town, bordering India, on Monday, a month after media tycoon Jamim Shah was killed in broad daylight.

Indian origin model in <i>Sports Ilustrated</i>

Indian origin model in Sports Ilustrated

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Sonia Dara, a Harvard University student, has become the first Indian-American model to be featured in 'Sports Illustrated's' swimsuit issue.

Indian-origin fund manager freed on $5 million bond

Indian-origin fund manager freed on $5 million bond

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Mathew Martoma is charged with using non-public informationm, that he received from a doctor on the clinical trial of an Alzheimer's disease drug, to make profits.

Indian-origin activist gets Pride of Britain award

Indian-origin activist gets Pride of Britain award

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

An Indian-origin activist -- known for her vigorous campaign that led the British government to take effective measures against forced marriages -- has received the prestigious Pride of Britain award. Jasvinder Sanghera, who fled from her home to escape from being forced into marriage at the age of 15, was given the award for her extraordinary achievements at a gala ceremony on Tuesday night. She set up a charity foundation Karma Nirvana at Derby in 1993.

3 Indian origin men convicted of drug trafficking

3 Indian origin men convicted of drug trafficking

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Three Indian-origin persons have been convicted by a California court for their alleged involvement in a massive cocaine smuggling operation and its distribution to the Asian gang members in Toronto in Canada.

Indian-origin Muslim convert flees UK for Syria

Indian-origin Muslim convert flees UK for Syria

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

An Indian-origin convert to Islam has skipped bail to flee Britain and is believed to be now living under the Islamic State in Syria.

Brar attack: 2 Indian-origin men escape murder charge

Brar attack: 2 Indian-origin men escape murder charge

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Two men have been charged with the attempted murder of Lieutenant General (retired) Kuldip Singh Brar, the hero of the 1984 Operation Bluestar, British police said on Monday.

France grounds flight carrying 303 Indians on human trafficking suspicion

France grounds flight carrying 303 Indians on human trafficking suspicion

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The Indian embassy in France has reached and obtained consular access.

Indian-origin Michelin-star chef sacked over anti-Islam tweet

Indian-origin Michelin-star chef sacked over anti-Islam tweet

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Atul Kochhar caused a furore after taking a dig at Bollywood actor Priyanka Chopra over an episode in American television series Quantico that purportedly portrayed Hindu nationalists as terrorists.

UK: Indian-origin voyeur banned from all McDonald's

UK: Indian-origin voyeur banned from all McDonald's

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

An Indian-origin man in Britain has become the first person to have been banned from all 1,200 McDonald's outlets in England and Wales after being caught spying on two women in the restaurant's toilets.

Indian origin ex-MP challenges pornography allegations

Indian origin ex-MP challenges pornography allegations

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Indian-origin former German lawmaker has challenged the child pornography allegations levelled against him by state prosecutors, accusing them of lying about the probe against him.

Indian-origin woman arrested for posing as Columbia student

Indian-origin woman arrested for posing as Columbia student

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

An Indian-origin woman has been arrested on charges of trespassing on Columbia University's campus in New York after she allegedly posed as a student for nearly nine months and attended classes and orientation events.

Indian-origin woman arrested for posing as Columbia student

Indian-origin woman arrested for posing as Columbia student

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

An Indian-origin woman has been arrested on charges of trespassing on Columbia University's campus in New York after she allegedly posed as a student for nearly nine months and attended classes and orientation events.

Indian-origin spinner Nair in Australia's National Performance Squad

Indian-origin spinner Nair in Australia's National Performance Squad

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Indian origin spinner Arjun Nair has been named in Cricket Australia's 18-member National Performance Squad for the upcoming Quadrangular Winter 'A' Series, which will also feature India 'A', Australia 'A' and South Africa 'A', starting August 13.

Indian-origin psychiatrist stabbed to death in US

Indian-origin psychiatrist stabbed to death in US

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Psychiatrist Achutha Reddy, who hailed from Telangana, was found dead with multiple knife wounds in an alley behind his clinic in East Wichita on Wednesday, police said.

We Missed Industrial Revolution

We Missed Industrial Revolution

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Is India headed there again? questions Ajit Balakrishnan

Indian origin man re-arrested in UK murder mystery

Indian origin man re-arrested in UK murder mystery

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

An Indian-origin man was on Thursday re-arrested in connection with the sensational murder of an oil executive who disappeared some weeks ago and whose decomposed body was found in a car in London last Thursday.

Why Indian-origin man did not join London bombing

Why Indian-origin man did not join London bombing

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

27-year-old Imran Patel, a British-born Muslim of Indian origin could have been the fifth bomber in the deadly July 7 attacks on London's transport system.

US: Indian-origin couple shot dead by daughter's ex-boyfriend

US: Indian-origin couple shot dead by daughter's ex-boyfriend

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Mirza Tatlic fatally shot Naren Prabhu, a Silicon Valley tech executive, and his wife at their home in San Jose.

From Mumbai to Uganda: Ramjani's T20 World Cup journey

From Mumbai to Uganda: Ramjani's T20 World Cup journey

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Uganda produced wonders in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Region Qualifier last November

Indian-origin teen charged in firebombing of US synagogues

Indian-origin teen charged in firebombing of US synagogues

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

A 19-year old Indian-origin youth has been arrested and charged in connection with the firebombing of two synagogues in January in New Jersey. Aakash Dalal's arrest was announced on Friday by Bergen County Prosecutor John Molinelli.

Sheffield Shield: Indian origin teenager in NSW squad

Sheffield Shield: Indian origin teenager in NSW squad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Young off-spinner Arjun Nair, the Canberra-born son of Indian immigrants, has been included in the New South Wales (NSW) squad for their upcoming Sheffield Shield match against South Australia.

Indian-origin store owner shot dead in US

Indian-origin store owner shot dead in US

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Lancaster County police Sheriff Barry Faile said the Indian ethnicity of Patel does not appear to be a factor in the crime.

Indian-origin judge new UN human rights chief

Indian-origin judge new UN human rights chief

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

Indian-origin International Criminal Court judge Navanethem Pillay has been named the United Nations' new human rights chief, despite some initial opposition from the United States. Pillay, 67, who is from South Africa, will succeed Louise Arbour of Canada who completed her term on June 30.

UK PM appoints Indian-origin confidant as minister

UK PM appoints Indian-origin confidant as minister

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

A staunch Brownite and an ex-UBS banker, Baroness Vadera will be designated as Minister for Economic Competitiveness and Small Business, a spokeswoman of 10, Downing Street said.

8 firms headed by Indian-origin entrepreneurs on Forbes' list

8 firms headed by Indian-origin entrepreneurs on Forbes' list

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

The list is topped by Fuhu, a California-based company that sells the Nabi, an Android-based tablet for kids.

Indian-origin family of four found dead in Australia

Indian-origin family of four found dead in Australia

Rediff.com1 May 2012

An Indian-origin family of four, including two children, was found dead in Melbourne on Tuesday. The Australian police are treating it as a murder-suicide case. The bodies of Nilesh Sharma, 34, his wife Pritika, 32, five-year-old Divesh and three-year-old Divya were found at their Glen Waverley home in the city's eastern outskirts.

Indian-origin teen shows US how to save $400 million

Indian-origin teen shows US how to save $400 million

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

A 14-year-old Indian-origin boy has come up with an unique plan that could help the United States save nearly $400 million (over Rs 2394 crore) a year by merely changing the font used on official documents.