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Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids

Infosys money to help teach computer science to American kids

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Its aim is to make computer programming accessible for everyone.

Pics: Miss World beauty queens are talking about periods in India

Pics: Miss World beauty queens are talking about periods in India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Miss World winners are touring India to talk about periods.

7 Indian-Americans in Forbes' list of richest people in US

7 Indian-Americans in Forbes' list of richest people in US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

The seven Indian-Americans are cybersecurity firm ZScaler CEO Jay Chaudhry, founder and chairman of Symphony Technology Group Romesh Wadhwani, cofounder and CEO of online home goods retailer Wayfair Niraj Shah, Silicon Valley venture capital firm Khosla Ventures founder Vinod Khosla, managing partner of Sherpalo Ventures Kavitark Ram Shriram, Airline veteran Rakesh Gangwal and Workday CEO and co-founder Aneel Bhusri.

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

'Vaccine shortage can't be blamed on Adar Poonawalla'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'It was unfair to expect him to continue to keep on supplying vaccines without being given a firm commitment or a financial grant of any sort.'

Shiv Nadar steps down, daughter Roshni is new chairperson of HCL Tech

Shiv Nadar steps down, daughter Roshni is new chairperson of HCL Tech

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Roshni, also a trained classical musician, came on the board of HCL Technologies in 2013 and was vice chairperson. Shiv Nadar would continue to be MD of the company with designation as chief strategy officer.

'Cipla has emerged as a great catchment area for talent'

'Cipla has emerged as a great "catchment area" for talent'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

An insider said that over the past decade or so Cipla has become immune to the exits of leaders. There have been no directional change in the long-term strategies.

Exclusive! What the head of US Congress' India caucus wants

Exclusive! What the head of US Congress' India caucus wants

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

US Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard, newly elected co-chair of the influential Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, discusses her vision for US-India ties with Rediff.com's Monali Sarkar.

Goldie Hawn is a real sweetheart

Goldie Hawn is a real sweetheart

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The actress, who reportedly describes herself as Jewish-Buddhist, recently was in the news in the UK for her alternative teaching methods, when it was reported she'd been talking to the Tories about introducing the techniques into British schools.

WATCH: Narendra Modi's inspiring speech at IIT-Madras

WATCH: Narendra Modi's inspiring speech at IIT-Madras

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Narendra Modi addressed the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras' graduating class of 2019.

Rajat Gupta pens inside story of his rise and fall

Rajat Gupta pens inside story of his rise and fall

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The memoir tells the story of his meteoric rise and equally dramatic fall.

'Whatever I have is because of India'

'Whatever I have is because of India'

Rediff.com24 May 2018

'15, 17 years back we were not even in existence in the US. Today nearly 1/3 of prescriptions written comes from India.' 'India is showing that in a very competitive environment -- like the US and Europe -- our industry is doing very well.'

Salute the Power & Glory of Indian Cinema!

Salute the Power & Glory of Indian Cinema!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

It is the most potent symbol of India's soft power -- more perhaps than the IT industry and our managerial skill, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar

Joining a US college? Read this

Joining a US college? Read this

Rediff.com9 Jul 2009

USIEF last week hosted its annual pre-departure orientation programme for US-bound students.

When Biju Patnaik reached out to US to counter China

When Biju Patnaik reached out to US to counter China

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Rup Narayan Das reveals the towering Odisha leader's role in improving national security after the 1962 War with China.

'India will not serve US policy to balance China'

'India will not serve US policy to balance China'

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Walter Lohman, director of Asian Studies Centre at the Washington, DC and former policy aide to Senator John McCain, said India's role in America's effort to maintain its commitment to ensuring the peace, security, prosperity, and freedom in East Asia was relatively minor.

Don't ignore Russia while rushing into bear hug with US

Don't ignore Russia while rushing into bear hug with US

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

US-India defence cooperation must not adversely affect the India-Russia interface, which has its own strategic meaning and content, asserts Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Leaving for a US university?

Leaving for a US university?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

Pre-departure orientation programme for students and parents regarding US studies.

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The bill, however, has to be passed by the Senate, wherein the Republicans enjoy a majority, before it can be signed into law by the US President Donald Trump.

How India is a nation of cheats

How India is a nation of cheats

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Rajiv Malhotra's plagiarism may not be as horrifying as impersonating an exam candidate in Indore -- but they're both forms of cheating.

Canadian charity funding Hizbul Mujahideen in Kashmir: Report

Canadian charity funding Hizbul Mujahideen in Kashmir: Report

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

The dreaded Kashmiri terrorist outfit Hizbul Mujahideen may be receiving money through a Pakistan-based agency from an Islamic charity in Canada engaged in helping the poor and needy in this country.

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'It is sad that Kerala had so many Covid patients which is primarily due to the mismanagement of the Left government.' 'The technical committee was full of CPI-M leaders who happen to have medical degrees with no experience in public health.' 'They were advising the CM and we are paying for those mistakes.'

A crossover film about devdasis

A crossover film about devdasis

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Sringaaram promises to be different.

Tillerson says US is India's reliable partner, takes dig at China, Pakistan

Tillerson says US is India's reliable partner, takes dig at China, Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Tillerson said China's behaviour and action is "posing a challenge to the rules-based international order".

Do Boeing, GE have US permission to Make in India?

Do Boeing, GE have US permission to Make in India?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar says global aircraft makers will have to get approval from their own governments to transfer technology and build jets in India.

Natural partners, unnatural times

Natural partners, unnatural times

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

'Even as discord over US-India trade and commerce colours diplomatic relations, defence relations between the two countries remain on a firm footing,' points out Ajai Shukla.

Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed leads Eid prayers in Lahore

Mumbai attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed leads Eid prayers in Lahore

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Addressing a large gathering at the Gaddafi Stadium, the Lashkar-e-Tayiba founder called for unity among Muslim community "to fail the design of infidels".

A Scholar speaks on Scholarships

A Scholar speaks on Scholarships

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

'Try to take the experience as a way to better understand yourself and your future goals,' advises Marshall Scholar Hari Prabhakar.

37% fall in H1-B visas for top 7 Indian cos in 2016

37% fall in H1-B visas for top 7 Indian cos in 2016

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

The companies experienced a drop of 5,436 approved petitions (37 per cent) in 2016 as compared to previous year, a report by the National Foundation for American Policy, a Washington-based non-profit think-tank, said.

Indian American professor wins National Medal of Science

Indian American professor wins National Medal of Science

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

US President Barack Obama has selected Indian-American Professor Thomas Kailath for the prestigious National Medal of Science, highest honour for achievement in the fields of science and engineering.

90 minutes of promises to 'make India the India of your dreams'

90 minutes of promises to 'make India the India of your dreams'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Desis at Madison Square Garden welcomed Narendra Modi with the kind of gusto and reverence unprecedented for any Indian leader visiting the United States.

Read: Prez Obama's address to the people of India at Siri Fort

Read: Prez Obama's address to the people of India at Siri Fort

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Full transcript of President Obama's speech at the Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi.

After Houston, the road ahead

After Houston, the road ahead

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'The challenge before the two countries is to turn the peak into a plateau and enter an irreversible phase of cooperation,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Af-Pak, not India were Obama's priority: Ex-WH official

Af-Pak, not India were Obama's priority: Ex-WH official

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

After Modi became the prime minister, the Indo-US relationship has seen an upward trajectory, he said.

Aman eyes Mumbai/Delhi for urban hotel

Aman eyes Mumbai/Delhi for urban hotel

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

'We have never compromised on the location of properties and that won't change.'

'US doesn't need to choose between India and Pakistan'

'US doesn't need to choose between India and Pakistan'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

Senator John Cornyn, founder and Republican co-chair of the Senate India Caucus, strongly defends his vote against a resolution to block sale of American-made F-16s to Pakistan.

Microsoft opens Hyderabad campus

Microsoft opens Hyderabad campus

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

Billed as the biggest development centre outside America, the global IT giant Microsoft inaugurated a new campus in Hyderabad.

'Common sense is shrinking in India today'

'Common sense is shrinking in India today'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

'We saw how vigorous democracy was when it dislodged authoritarianism under Indira Gandhi. We saw its vigour again when it voted Mr Modi out of humble origins as prime minister. It was Nehru who laid that foundation for India and what is worrying today is Modi's rather imperial style of functioning,' says writer Nayantara Sahgal.

Let's speak in favour of religious freedom: Pompeo

Let's speak in favour of religious freedom: Pompeo

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

"Whenever we do compromise those rights, the world is worse off," Pompeo said.

Big stars line up for Modi's New York speech

Big stars line up for Modi's New York speech

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Young Indian-American pop star sensation Anjali Ranadive, popular playback singer Kavita Subramaniam along with renowned violinist L Subramaniam would perform at a public reception being hosted by Indian-American community for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York.

India's children can make Modi's 'Swachh Bharat' dream come true

India's children can make Modi's 'Swachh Bharat' dream come true

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Lack of basic sanitation affects people's dignity.