News for '-north-america'

Modi meets top American CEOs in first engagement in US

Modi meets top American CEOs in first engagement in US

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his engagements in the US on Thursday by meeting with leading American CEOs from five different key sectors and highlighted the economic opportunities in India.

Querrey defends escape from Russia

Querrey defends escape from Russia

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Kyrgios out of Australian ATP Cup team as world ranking slips.

COVID-19: Kids face greater risk than previously thought, says study

COVID-19: Kids face greater risk than previously thought, says study

Rediff.com12 May 2020

According to the study, published in JAMA Pediatrics, children are more likely to get very sick if they have other chronic conditions like obesity. "It is also important to note that children without chronic illness are also at risk. Parents need to continue to take the virus seriously," said coauthor of the study.

Oil and gas price volatility likely to continue in 2021

Oil and gas price volatility likely to continue in 2021

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

A swift recovery in oil demand in India is not only helping the stability of the global market, it is giving huge fiscal headroom to the government in terms of additional excise duty.

India head for Lanka after Windies tour

India head for Lanka after Windies tour

Rediff.com3 May 2006

India, Sri Lanka and South Africa will play an ODI tri-series in September.

Saif may beat SRK abroad!

Saif may beat SRK abroad!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

There really was no other option: Harry after 'Megxit'

There really was no other option: Harry after 'Megxit'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

His remarks come a day after Buckingham Palace announced Harry and Meghan, who had announced their decision to step back from their royal duties, will not use the "royal highness" titles as well as would no longer receive public funds for royal duties.

Plan to buy Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Nazara Tech's shares?

Plan to buy Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Nazara Tech's shares?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed Nazara Technologies is all set to hit the primary market with its Rs 583-crore IPO on Wednesday. The diversified and online gaming firm's three-day issue will run through March 17-19 and will be entirely an offer for sale (OFS). While 5.29 million equity shares will be offloaded via OFS by some of the shareholders, Rakesh Jhunjhunwala, who owns 3.29 million shares or 11.51 per cent stake in the company as of September 30, 2020, has decided to hold on to his stake. The issue has a price band of Rs 1,100-1,101 and will be available in lots of 13 shares and multiples thereof.

15% COVID-19 deaths related to air pollution: Study

15% COVID-19 deaths related to air pollution: Study

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The results are based on epidemiological data collected up to third week in June 2020 and the researchers say a comprehensive evaluation will need to follow after the pandemic has subsided.

'Budget plays to the political class'

'Budget plays to the political class'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

Lalit Ahluwalia, CFO, Ranbaxy North America, presents his views on the Indian Budget 2009 at Asia Society in New York.

India has 4th largest ultra-high-net-worth households

India has 4th largest ultra-high-net-worth households

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The US remains the country with the largest number of ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) households.

Top retirement destinations in the world

Top retirement destinations in the world

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

These countries off easy life, better access to healthcare and cheaper cost of living.

After Sanders, Elizabeth Warren voices concerns over Kashmir

After Sanders, Elizabeth Warren voices concerns over Kashmir

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

Warren urged India to respect the rights of the people of Kashmir.

Spurs' Kane sinks Juve with 93rd minute wonder-goal

Spurs' Kane sinks Juve with 93rd minute wonder-goal

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

His goal completed a comeback after Cristiano Ronaldo put Juventus 2-1 in front.

Tata Consultancy Services to remain leader in IT pack

Tata Consultancy Services to remain leader in IT pack

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is likely to maintain its leadership position over the next three years backed by a strong and satisfied client base.

TCS Q3 net soars 7%; double-digit growth expected in FY22

TCS Q3 net soars 7%; double-digit growth expected in FY22

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The county's largest IT company TCS on Friday reported a 7.2 per cent jump in December quarter net to Rs 8,701 crore on a consolidated basis, and seemed to suggest the worst is behind by projecting double-digit revenue growth for FY22. The company, a cash cow for Tata Sons, saw a 5.4 per cent growth in revenue at Rs 42,015 crore for the quarter. Operating profit margin came in at 26.6 per cent despite implementing wage hikes, after consistently missing the 26-28 per cent aspirational band for many quarters.

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

As a model of transport, the A380 strikes a parallel -- a shared fragility -- with giant container ships, observes Shyam G Menon.

TCS on Cognizant's heels in N America

TCS on Cognizant's heels in N America

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

The report said the gap in revenue growth between Cognizant and TCS had reached to its lowest of four percentage points in the four-quarter period ended September, 'despite TCS's larger revenue base'.

TCS net profit jumps 16% to Rs 6,085 cr

TCS net profit jumps 16% to Rs 6,085 cr

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

TCS reported a 5.8 per cent rise in revenue at Rs 27,165 crore.

US judge finds Mahindra Roxor violates Jeep's design

US judge finds Mahindra Roxor violates Jeep's design

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Mahindra & Mahindra on Friday said a judge of the US International Trade Commission has found that its off-road vehicle Roxor violated Fiat Chrysler Automobile's (FCA) Jeep 'trade dress' and recommended an exclusion order prohibiting import and sale of any already imported parts of the vehicle.

Every fourth resident non-migrants in US in 2016 was Indian

Every fourth resident non-migrants in US in 2016 was Indian

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

In 2016, there were 580,000 Indians in the US as resident non-immigrant. Of these, 440,000 were temporary workers, which includes those on H-1B visas and 140,000 were students.

Amazing story of how Ford EcoSport was designed

Amazing story of how Ford EcoSport was designed

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Ehab Kaoud takes you behind the scenes.

Renewed US demand to lift Infosys, IT sector outlook

Renewed US demand to lift Infosys, IT sector outlook

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Spend on IT in US is expected to increase by 6.1 per cent in 2014.

Iraqi intelligence foils DEADLY plot by Al Qaeda

Iraqi intelligence foils DEADLY plot by Al Qaeda

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

Iraq's military intelligence authorities have arrested five men, linked to Al Qaeda, for manufacturing chemical weapons and plotting to smuggle them to Europe and North America. The military intelligence authorities monitored the activities of the men for three months in which three workshops that manufactured chemical agents were uncovered.

US court asks ISRO arm Antrix to pay $1.2bn to Devas for cancelled deal

US court asks ISRO arm Antrix to pay $1.2bn to Devas for cancelled deal

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

A US court has asked Antrix Corporation, the commercial arm of Indian Space Research Organisation, to pay a compensation of USD 1.2 billion to a Bengaluru-based startup, Devas Multimedia, for cancelling a satellite deal in 2005.

Despite Covid-19, FDI into India rose by 13% in 2020

Despite Covid-19, FDI into India rose by 13% in 2020

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Foreign Direct Investment into India rose by 13 per cent in 2020, boosted by interest in the digital sector, and while fund flows "declined most strongly" in major economies such as the UK, the US and Russia due to the Covid-19 pandemic, India and China "bucked the trend", the UN has said.

KMG: Raves in India, rants in USA

KMG: Raves in India, rants in USA

Rediff.com12 Aug 2003

Kal Ho Naa Ho drops at USBO

Kal Ho Naa Ho drops at USBO

Rediff.com10 Dec 2003

Luxury in Asia: What millionaires buy

Luxury in Asia: What millionaires buy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Asia now has more millionaires than North America.

Sony PlayStation 4: Will it herald a new age of gaming?

Sony PlayStation 4: Will it herald a new age of gaming?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

The next-generation console represents a big step forward for gaming worldwide

TCS Q1 net profit jumps 23.4% to Rs 7,340 crore

TCS Q1 net profit jumps 23.4% to Rs 7,340 crore

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Revenue up 15.8% at Rs 34,261 crore over year-ago period.

Tough road ahead for Vinita Bali

Tough road ahead for Vinita Bali

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Britannia's foreign presence is low; share of global operations to total revenues is just 5-8%.

Forget the gloom! India's household wealth zooms

Forget the gloom! India's household wealth zooms

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

India has seen rapid growth in wealth creation between mid-2012 to mid-2013 as the household wealth in the country has increased by 7.4 per cent to $3.6 trillion during the period, says a report.

Planning to fly? Check out these 15 global airlines

Planning to fly? Check out these 15 global airlines

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Let's take a look at the performance of some major airlines.

Manufacturing data stokes fears of spring turning cold

Manufacturing data stokes fears of spring turning cold

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Growth in Chinese factories slowed to a crawl as export demand dwindled, while Germany saw business activity decline for the first time in five months.

Toyota, other Japan carmakers to recall vehicles

Toyota, other Japan carmakers to recall vehicles

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

They are recalling a total of about 3.4 million vehicles worldwide as a result of an airbag problem.