News for '-north-america'

Vince Chhabria to be first Indian-origin federal judge in California

Vince Chhabria to be first Indian-origin federal judge in California

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The United State senate has confirmed Indian-American Vince Girdhari Chhabria as the federal judge of the US district court for the northern district of California.

Oscar fever revs up DVD sales

Oscar fever revs up DVD sales

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

Oscar nominations and the subsequent ad blitz in the media mean hotter box-office hits across North America, and in many other countries.

VSNL completes Tyco acquisition

VSNL completes Tyco acquisition

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

Tatas-owned Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd on Friday completed the acquisition of undersea cable network company Tyco Global Network, a move that would provide VSNL more bandwidth for providing connectivity to carriers and other businesses like IT and BPO.

'There's real interest in India right now'

'There's real interest in India right now'

Rediff.com27 May 2019

People are interested in the strength of India's economy, the country's stability, and the opportunities, says Stuart Tait, regional head of commercial banking, Asia-Pacific at HSBC.

Desis in Action

Desis in Action

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

Abhishek beats dad abroad

Abhishek beats dad abroad

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

Bharat Forge eyes overseas mart

Bharat Forge eyes overseas mart

Rediff.com25 May 2005

Abu Dhabi to be Jet's hub after deal with Etihad

Abu Dhabi to be Jet's hub after deal with Etihad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The move is likely to impact Jet's operations out of Belgium and India.

Ford plans easy Share-Car model in India

Ford plans easy Share-Car model in India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

India is among the countries where US-based auto maker Ford has announced 25 mobility experiments this year to test breakthrough transportation ideas for creating better customer experiences.

US financial major picks i-flex

US financial major picks i-flex

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

BMO Financial Group, a leading financial service provider in North America, has selected i-flex's Reveleus Basel II solution to accelerate its Basel II compliance efforts.

Akshay beats SRK, Salman!

Akshay beats SRK, Salman!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2005

'Should I send my son abroad to study?'

'Should I send my son abroad to study?'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.

Jet Air cuts fares by up to 30% on overseas routes

Jet Air cuts fares by up to 30% on overseas routes

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The reduced fare offer is also available for travel on partner airline Etihad Airways flights

Bond bows down to Happy Feet

Bond bows down to Happy Feet

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

The animated film tops the US box office, James Bond comes second.

Mittal Steel gets US nod for Arcelor bid

Mittal Steel gets US nod for Arcelor bid

Rediff.com12 May 2006

Mittal Steel, the world's biggest steel manufacturer, which made a $28.7 billion bid for acquiring Luxembourg-based Arcelor, on Friday said it has received US antitrust clearance for the said bid.

India plans ODI series in US

India plans ODI series in US

Rediff.com4 May 2006

"We are exploring possibilities of playing in North America in September," said Niranjan Shah.

Hitch is too dumb!

Hitch is too dumb!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

'Indian companies more solid than Chinese'

'Indian companies more solid than Chinese'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2006

Both India and China together are the twin engines for Carlyle's third Asia Growth Capital fund. India is the core because it offers growth and globally on a risk-adjusted basis looks extremely attractive.

India slips 10 spots to 68th on competitiveness index

India slips 10 spots to 68th on competitiveness index

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

India is among the worst-performing BRICS nations along with Brazil (ranked even lower than India at 71st this year).

Rediff, India Abroad win 4 awards

Rediff, India Abroad win 4 awards

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

The awards have been instituted by the South Asian Journalists Association, and are given annually for excellence in journalism in various categories.

Rang de Basanti scores in US, UK

Rang de Basanti scores in US, UK

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

India, Pak plan series after WC

India, Pak plan series after WC

Rediff.com2 Sep 2006

India and Pakistan could play a one-day series in North America after next year's World Cup.

Oscar-nominated movies race ahead

Oscar-nominated movies race ahead

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

Star Wars: The Force Awakens breaks box office records

Star Wars: The Force Awakens breaks box office records

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Latest updates from Hollywood.

Alonso seeks home hat-trick

Alonso seeks home hat-trick

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

Michael Schumacher has won seven times at Magny-Cours, and can become the first driver to win the same Grand Prix eight times.

Meet the desi Superman villain

Meet the desi Superman villain

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

Hinduja TMT to invest $200 mn for acquisitions

Hinduja TMT to invest $200 mn for acquisitions

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

Outsourcing major Hinduja TMT has earmarked about $200 million for acquisitions, to fuel the next level of growth, a top company executive said on Monday.

IBM starts job cuts; most lay-offs outside US

IBM starts job cuts; most lay-offs outside US

Rediff.com16 Jun 2013

IBM employed a total of 434,246 persons globally at the end of 2012.

The DTH war hot up in US

The DTH war hot up in US

Rediff.com5 May 2005

Worldwide mobile phone sales up 22%

Worldwide mobile phone sales up 22%

Rediff.com22 Nov 2005

Worldwide mobile phone sales totaled 205.4 million units in the third quarter of 2005, a 22 per cent increase from the same period last year, according to Gartner, Inc.