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'Campus offers, the real challenge for Infosys'

'Campus offers, the real challenge for Infosys'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

He spoke on key strategies the company is adopting to tide over the rough times.

Rajnikanth film has an Aamir like opening in US

Rajnikanth film has an Aamir like opening in US

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Endhiran and its Telugu and Hindi dubbed versions are doing solid business in the US.

Infosys BPO wins US Inc award

Infosys BPO wins US Inc award

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

The award was jointly awarded to Infosys BPO and McClatchy, which also publishes Miami Herald.

Slow start for Google's Android in India

Slow start for Google's Android in India

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Online search giant Google's operating system (OS) for the mobile platform, Android, is fast gaining ground in the US. However, in India, Android trails with a single-digit market share.

Sharad Pawar's NCP opens office in New York

Sharad Pawar's NCP opens office in New York

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

Interacting with media persons after the launch of the party unit, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said: "There are people here in the US who are passionate about India despite living here for so many years and we are here today to show our commitment to Indian Americans. We would like to lend a voice to their emotions, sentiments and thought processes and carry them back home."

Clijsters still perfect on hardcourt after scare

Clijsters still perfect on hardcourt after scare

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

A sleepy Kim Clijsters woke up in time to claim a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 second round win over American qualifier Bethanie Mattek-Sands at the Montreal Cup on Wednesday and continue her perfect buildup to the US Open.

Federer shakes off rust to advance in Toronto

Federer shakes off rust to advance in Toronto

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Roger Federer launched his North American hardcourt campaign with a workmanlike 7-6, 6-3 win over Argentine Juan Ignacio Chela to move confidently into the third round of the Toronto Masters on Tuesday.

Iceland volcano: Over 41,000 passengers stranded

Iceland volcano: Over 41,000 passengers stranded

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The ministry has asked the airlines to not to "take benefit of the situation" and charge higher fares for the tickets.

Manchester United rated as richest club in world

Manchester United rated as richest club in world

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Manchester United has been rated as the most valuable sporting club in the world.

'Canada is not reaching out to India'

'Canada is not reaching out to India'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Canada is not reaching out to India to the extent it could have, said Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Kamal Nath.

First Look: New Manchester United jersey seeing record demand

First Look: New Manchester United jersey seeing record demand

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

For much of the soccer world a Manchester United jersey is the equivalent of the little black dress, something every fan's wardrobe must have.

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.

A R Rahman begins his journey home

A R Rahman begins his journey home

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

A R Rahman's world tour called the "A R Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour," is his first international tour after winning two Oscars and two Grammy awards for the score of the worldwide multiple Oscar winning hit, Slumdog Millionaire.

Price-wise, Skoda Yeti offers a great deal

Price-wise, Skoda Yeti offers a great deal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

The bookings of the Yeti had started a few months ago and the company claims it to be difficult to meet all the current orders till this year end.

This Hindi a capella group performed for Obama

This Hindi a capella group performed for Obama

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Desi students Indianise the a capella. Matthew Schneeberger reports.

Bono's bad back derails 'biggest ever' world tour

Bono's bad back derails 'biggest ever' world tour

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The U2 lead singer had emergency back surgery, to prevent possible paralysis.

Kites cracks US box office top 10

Kites cracks US box office top 10

Rediff.com24 May 2010

The Hrithik Roshan-Barbara Mori starrer has become the first Bollywood film to debut in the North American top ten on opening weekend.

Ferguson gives 'exhausted' England no chance

Ferguson gives 'exhausted' England no chance

Rediff.com19 May 2010

England's bid for glory at the World Cup will be hurt by the exhaustion of their players after a long season of fast-paced Premier League football, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said on Tuesday.

Wozniacki opens New Haven defence with easy win

Wozniacki opens New Haven defence with easy win

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Caroline Wozniacki's New Haven Open title defence and final warmup for the US Open opened smoothly on Wednesday with a clinical 6-4, 6-1 second round win over Slovakia's Dominika Cibulkova.

Top seed Jankovic upset by Benesova in Montreal

Top seed Jankovic upset by Benesova in Montreal

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Top seed Jelena Jankovic's US Open chances continued to dim with a listless 7-6, 6-3 loss to 75th-ranked Czech Iveta Benesova in her opening match at the Montreal Cup on Tuesday.

Nadal and Djokovic pass tough tests in Toronto

Nadal and Djokovic pass tough tests in Toronto

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

World number one Rafael Nadal was made to work and number two Novak Djokovic had to sweat as they launched their North American hardcourt campaigns with battling second round wins at the Toronto Masters on Wednesday.

India, a recruitment outsourcing hotspot

India, a recruitment outsourcing hotspot

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

In a bid to cut costs, corporate giants based in the United States and the UK are looking to leverage their recruitment process outsourcing services from emerging market locations like India, a survey says.

Health Canada raps Ranbaxy

Health Canada raps Ranbaxy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

Ranbaxy has acceded to the request of Health Canada to quarantine drugs produced from its Paonta Sahib facility at Himachal Pradesh, North American country's newspapers reported, highlighting the trouble in store for the Japanese-controlled drug maker. Health Canada is a department of the government of Canada with responsibility for national public health.

Suzlon to add over 700 MW wind energy in US

Suzlon to add over 700 MW wind energy in US

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

Suzlon Wind Energy, the North American subsidiary of India's Suzlon Energy Ltd, on Friday said it plans to generate 728 MW of clean power in the US in 2010 through nine wind farms.

Canadian GP dropped from 2009 calendar

Canadian GP dropped from 2009 calendar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

The Canadian Grand Prix has been dropped from the 2009 Formula One calendar with the season remaining at 18 races.

India clears grounded chartered US marine plane

India clears grounded chartered US marine plane

Rediff.com18 Oct 2009

India cleared the release of a chartered North American aircraft carrying US Marines on Sunday afternoon. The chartered Boeing 767, carrying commandos of the US 205 Marine Unit, was made to land at Mumbai's Chatrapati Shivaji International Airport, for violating Indian airspace.

Global automakers optimistic of robust sales

Global automakers optimistic of robust sales

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

The past couple of years have been tough for everyone 'but things are now definitely looking up. There are certain signs of life in the industry,' General Motors Co's North American president Mark Reuss told reporters on the sidelines of the Chicago Auto Show.

ICICI Bank's Hari Pandey bags executive award

ICICI Bank's Hari Pandey bags executive award

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Hari Pandey, who founded ICICI Bank in Canada in March 2003, is among the 11 awardees in various categories who would be felicitated at function here on Saturday, ICCC said.

Want to watch Iron Man 2? See this first

Want to watch Iron Man 2? See this first

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Watching the complete 1994 animated TV series Iron Man provide many insights that will enhance the pleasure of seeing Iron Man on the big screen.

On this day: David Beckham was born

On this day: David Beckham was born

Rediff.com2 May 2020

David Beckham, one of the so-called "Class of 92", went on to win six Premier League titles under Alex Ferguson at United alongside youth-team buddies Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes, Nicky Butt, and Gary and Phil Neville. Beckham also won two FA Cups and, memorably, the Champions League in 1999. He topped up his trophy collection with a La Liga winners' medal for Real Madrid and added two MLS Cups during a north American adventure with LA Galaxy.

Wipro sacks 600 employees post performance appraisal

Wipro sacks 600 employees post performance appraisal

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

Speculation is rife that the number could go as high as 2,000.

New wave of deadly H1N1 is ready to explode

New wave of deadly H1N1 is ready to explode

Rediff.com10 Aug 2009

Health authorities and experts in Washington have warned governments across the world that the new wave of swine flu could badly hit people in the poor and least-prepared parts of the globe.

World's 10 best airports

World's 10 best airports

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

The Skytrax World Airport Awards were announced on March 23 at a ceremony in Brussels, Belgium, as part of the Passenger Terminal Expo. According to results released on March 24, the world's best airport in 2010 was Changi in Singapore, followed by Incheon in Seoul and Hong Kong International Airport. The rest of Skytrax's top 10 list included Kuala Lumpur, Beijing, Auckland and Bangkok from the Asia-Pacific region, and Munich, Zurich and Amsterdam from Europe.

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile over Japan

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile over Japan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2017

The Japanese government warned the people in northern Japan to prepare for a potential incoming missile from Pyongyang.

Dear John topples Avatar

Dear John topples Avatar

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

The new film is the biggest opening for director Lasse Hallstrom (The Cider House Rules, The Hoax) and it could become his biggest hit.

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.

Egypt's Ramy Ashour wins PSA Masters crown

Egypt's Ramy Ashour wins PSA Masters crown

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Ramy Ashour of Egypt put up an assured performance to tame England's Nick Matthew and win the Punj Lloyd PSA Masters squash tournament at the Bombay Gymkhana, in Mumbai, on Thursday. In a final that was both entertaining and enthralling, the fourth seeded Ashour prevailed 11-6, 9-11, 11-9, 11-9.

Sharapova reacts to criticism from Eugenie Bouchard & co

Sharapova reacts to criticism from Eugenie Bouchard & co

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

Maria Sharapova's love for tennis has only grown stronger during her 15-month doping ban, the five-times Grand Slam winner has said as she continues her comeback from the suspension.

Modi will inflict pain on China sooner than later

Modi will inflict pain on China sooner than later

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'Anyone familiar with Modi's track record will know he never forgets a slight, a betrayal,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

Don't worry about 'Buy American': Obama

Don't worry about 'Buy American': Obama

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

US President Barack Obama said, "You know, I think that if you look at history one of the most important things during a worldwide recession of the sort that we're seeing now is that each country does not resort to 'beggar thy neighbour' policies, protectionist policies, they can end up further contracting world trade."