Sources indicated defence and national security initiatives.
Issues related with intellectual property rights, including piracy of films and software, figured prominently during the India-US CEO Forum in New Delhi attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Barack Obama.
He is meeting stalwarts such as Google's Eric E Schmidt, Carlyle's David M Rubenstein, Cargill's David W MacLennan, MasterCard's Ajay Banga, and Pepsico's Indra Nooyi.
Apple Pay also faces competition from Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX) - a consortium of retailers including Wal-Mart and Best Buy - which is developing its own mobile payment platform.
'We have never before seen an Indian prime minister's visit to the United States so heavily business-oriented and so packed with meetings with the US business community.' Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports from Washington, DC.
Amazon committed a fresh investment of $3 billion, in addition to the $2 billion it announced in 2014.
'India missed the software products revolution (and now is in danger of missing the platform revolution), complacent that we are the software experts of the world based on IT services prowess,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.
Multi-currency pre-paid cards are a good option while travelling abroad.
The two countries want to broaden and deepen their economic and commercial ties as well as strengthen bilateral national security partnership.
It is suggested that you get your SIM locked with which the wallet account is mapped.
With India, the last round of talks took place in February 2011.
"Satya Nadella is a perfect example of how appropriate, thoughtful immigration reform can benefit both our free-market democracies, says Ron Somers, president of the US-India Business Council.
'As they come in contact with more people in their professional life, they will need to uncover even more opportunities for growth.'
Jeff Bezos tops Harvard Business Review list on financial parameters but stands 87th overall.
'Fear is also a great impetus to push people in the right direction.' 'So, everyone who has touched black money is scared and I'm very happy about it.'
Has Steve Jobs' handpicked successor inherited the magic touch or is Apple's winning streak coming to an end?
India is committed to getting back to a sustainable growth path of 8 to 9 per cent, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said, adding that such a target is achievable because the fundamentals of the Indian economy remain strong.
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Metals, auto and banking shares were in the limelight in this session; the FMCG pack, however, ended lower.
While inaugurating the leadership summit of the US-India Business Council in Washington, DC, US Vice President Joe Biden said that there was no reason why the two largest democracies in the world should not continue to have a more productive relationship. Aziz Haniffa/ Rediff.com reports.
Also, after years of rumours and speculation, Apple unveiled its first wearable device, Apple Watch.
'This speech is going to be more of a punishment. I spoke too much this afternoon' A tireless Prime Minister Narendra Modi left over 700 notable luminaries in peals of laughter with his quick wit and sense of humour during a dinner and reception hosted by Indian Ambassador Subrahmanyam Jaishankar at the Taj-owned, The Pierre Hotel. In the presence of the who's who of desi Americans and US lawmakers, Modi once again thanked the Indian-Americans for their contributions and discussed his plans of developing India and the ties he hopes to nurture with America. Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com presents a sneak-peak into the festive, grand dinner.
The first new product to be developed and introduced under Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook's reign is a wearable device
Over 2,500 international delegates from more than 150 countries are expected for the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, as against 2,100 delegates from 121 countries in 2013.
Over 2,500 international delegates from more than 150 countries are expected for the Vibrant Gujarat Summit, as against 2,100 delegates from 121 countries in 2013.
The two governments have already set a target of increasing bilateral trade in goods and services to $500 billion.
Some banks might charge you a nominal amount of Rs 100-150 for issuing the card.
Google's Android 6.0 Marshmallow comes with some nifty features, says Himanshu Juneja.
Days before Narendra Modi arrives in the US to speak at the UN, meet Barack Obama, gupshup with the likes of Nadella, Pichai, Zuckerberg, and address desis in Silicon Valley, his ministers will help set the commercial and strategic tone for the prime minister's visit.
New offerings by banks are changing the way you transact.
After six years in the business, the scorecard of Bengaluru-based QwikCilver is impressive, with a 90 per cent market share.
'Sergey and I have been super excited about his progress and dedication to the company. And it is clear to us and our board that it is time for Sundar to be CEO of Google,' Lary Page said.
America Inc tells Aziz Haniffa that Microsoft's new CEO validates what business leaders have long known - 'We need more Satyas travelling to the US'.
'This wipes out the entire black money in the nation in one stroke. Ninety per cent plus of the black money is kept in Rs 500, Rs 1,000 notes. What they have done is a brilliant move.'
Be extra careful while using credit cards because there is a risk of misuse
If you want to move up the corporate ladder, you must first understand that there are no short cuts.
The iPhone 6 represents the flagship smartphone of the company and whether or not it manages to compete with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 or Sony Xperia Z3, you can bet Apple will create history once more.
Attacking the note ban move, Yechury said the PM's assertion that it will impact terror funding has not yielded any result.
'Obama probably thinks, "He is quite a guy!" Americans on Capitol Hill think, "He has guts. He is a big player".' An Indian official explains the importance of the Modi visit to Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com
'The mood in the country is the challenge. Everything is going well, but nobody is feeling good. Why? I don't know. Maybe aspirations are too high... The most important thing in life is to be a good person. Rahul is a wonderful person. He is a thinking man. He has convictions and is passionate about his work.' Sam Pitroda discusses the Congress party and Rahul Gandhi in an exclusive interview with Rediff.com's Sheela Bhatt.
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