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'US wants to open its doors to Indian students'

'US wants to open its doors to Indian students'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2007

The purpose of the delegation is to concretise relationships between the private sector in India and US universities, in hopes of a mutually beneficial partnership.

Cognizant is 'Best US company in India'

Cognizant is 'Best US company in India'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

Nasdaq-listed IT services major Cognizant has been chosen as the 'Best US company in India' for 2005 by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce.

Houston explores bilateral ties with India

Houston explores bilateral ties with India

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Despite the global economic downturn, the Greater Houston Partnership is teaming up with the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston to actively cross promote opportunities between the region and India. The programme will help grow jobs by 600,000, increase capital investment by $60 billion and expand foreign trade by $120 billion for the greater Houston by the end of 2015.

'US, India share common vision for future'

'US, India share common vision for future'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Cornyn said he was hopeful that the full Senate will pass the agreement by the year end.

India Inc creating jobs for Americans

India Inc creating jobs for Americans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

India Inc has couter attacked claims by US presidential candidates about the drain of jobs from US to India.

Indo-US summit from Nov 16

Indo-US summit from Nov 16

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

New vodka on the block

New vodka on the block

Rediff.com11 Jun 2005

'Knowledge creation dismal in India'

'Knowledge creation dismal in India'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

In a summit on economy trends from Indo-US perspective, experts concluded about the lack of knowledge creation in India.

Indian-American honoured for community work

Indian-American honoured for community work

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Ram Gopal was awarded "Community Bridge Award" for 2007 during the celebration of the Lunar New year.

What Indian BPO industry needs

What Indian BPO industry needs

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

IACC's global KPO summit on Nov 10

IACC's global KPO summit on Nov 10

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

US disputes India's stand on farm sector

US disputes India's stand on farm sector

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

The United States disputed India's stand that its proposal for reduction in trade-distorting domestic support for the agricultural sector did not amount to "real cuts".

Sub-prime crisis: Indo-US biz confidence falls

Sub-prime crisis: Indo-US biz confidence falls

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

The Indo-US Business Confidence Index, carried out by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce, has dipped to 217 at the end of 2007, compared to 219 in 2006 and the decline was attributed to deceleration in the growth of export of services from India due to appreciation of rupee and slowdown in the US economy, according to latest index released on Monday.

Deshmukh woos US investors

Deshmukh woos US investors

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Seeking to allay fears over the power situation in the state, Maharashtra Chief Minister Vilasrao Deshmukh has assured investors that steps are being taken by the government to improve infrastructure and make the state more attractive for entrepreneu

'India to take KPO to great heights'

'India to take KPO to great heights'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

The Global Offshore Outsourcing Summit 2006, organised by the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce kicked off on Friday at the ITC Grand Central, Mumbai.

IACC talks to resolve New Jersey issue

IACC talks to resolve New Jersey issue

Rediff.com13 Mar 2003

The Indo-American Chamber of Commerce suggested discussions at the highest level between the India and the United States administration to sort out the issues relating to NJ Bill to prevent outsourcing of any work from public sectsector enterprises.

'India must do more to attract FDI'

'India must do more to attract FDI'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2004

India's economic reforms and its efforts to attract foreign investment put it in the "limelight", but it must do more to attract foreign investors, John Peters, the minister counsellor for commercial affairs, embassy of the United States of America,

Indian Biz Sees Hope After Bangladesh SC Order

Indian Biz Sees Hope After Bangladesh SC Order

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Bilateral trade has suffered seriously because of the growing unrest.' 'There is a standstill on both sides amid the curfew.'

India better market than China: Time Warner

India better market than China: Time Warner

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Richard Parsons, Time Warner CEO, says India is a better market than China for immediate growth because of its stronger rule of law and less censorship.

Buy American bill can lead to 'trade wars': Obama

Buy American bill can lead to 'trade wars': Obama

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

'I think it would be a mistake... at a time when worldwide trade is declining, for us to start sending a message that somehow we're just looking after ourselves and (are) not concerned with world trade,' Obama said. The Buy American bill is part of the $819 billion mega stimulus package passed by the US House of Representatives last week. It stipulates that companies receiving federal money should not buy foreign steel and iron.

E-commerce in India: To be or not to be

E-commerce in India: To be or not to be

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking man's guide to e-commerce controversies.

TDS process to be simplified further

TDS process to be simplified further

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

The government is simplifying the procedure for filing tax deducted at source returns to assist taxpayers and mop up higher revenues.\n\n\n\n

'GDP set to grow by 6-6.5% in 2003-04'

'GDP set to grow by 6-6.5% in 2003-04'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2003

Prime Minister's Office on Friday said it was confident that the country would be able to record 6.5 per cent economic growth during the current financial year, but expressed concern over rising fiscal deficit.

Nearly 500 US cos keen to participate in Vibrant Gujarat 2015

Nearly 500 US cos keen to participate in Vibrant Gujarat 2015

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

As many as eight nations are participating in Gujarat government's flagship biennial event

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Kissinger used racist, misogynist language for then PM Indira Gandhi

Kissinger used racist, misogynist language for then PM Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Speaking about the issue in India in March 2012 at a media conclave, Kissinger defended his use of unparliamentary language while referring to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Investment treaty tops Obama's agenda

Investment treaty tops Obama's agenda

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

With India, the last round of talks took place in February 2011.

Indian-Americans gear up to welcome PM Modi

Indian-Americans gear up to welcome PM Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The community is planning to welcome Modi at every possible location where he could be available during his three-day stay.

India's COVID vaccine rollout has rescued the world: Top US scientist

India's COVID vaccine rollout has rescued the world: Top US scientist

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

During the webinar, 'COVID-19: Vaccination and Potential Return to Normalcy - If and When', Dr Hotez, an internationally-recognised physician-scientist in neglected tropical diseases and vaccine development, said that the COVID-19 vaccine rollout is "India's gift' to the world in combating the virus.

Biden nominates ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to head World Bank

Biden nominates ex-Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga to head World Bank

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

At the World Bank Banga will be replacing David Malpass, a former Trump treasury official, reports axios.com. Malpass had already announced that he will resign by July, months ahead of his term expired. "Ajay is uniquely equipped to lead the World Bank at this critical moment in history," President Biden said in a statement. Banga, 63, currently serves as vice chairman at General Atlantic.

India Inc banks on PM Modi for turning around economy

India Inc banks on PM Modi for turning around economy

Rediff.com26 May 2014

Congratulating Narendra Modi on becoming the Prime Minister, India Inc on Monday said it is looking forward to an era of renewed trust and expressed confidence that the nation will leapfrog into a higher orbit of growth creating more jobs, income and social stability.

The world rushes to aid India battle Covid surge

The world rushes to aid India battle Covid surge

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

India is struggling with a second wave of the pandemic with more than 3,00,000 daily new coronavirus cases being reported in the past few days, and hospitals are reeling under a shortage of medical oxygen and beds.

US allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications

US allows some H-1B visa seekers to re-submit their applications

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

Some foreign guest workers in the US will be able to re-submit their applications for the H1-B visa, the most sought-after non-immigrant visa among Indian IT professionals, if their petition was solely rejected because it was based on the initial registration period, according to a federal agency. According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), such re-submission of applications is for those whose applications have been rejected or administratively closed solely because the requested start date was after October 1, 2020. The H-1B visa allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

Biden announces ban on Russian oil and gas imports

Biden announces ban on Russian oil and gas imports

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The President said he made the decision in consultation with European allies but added they may not be in a position to join the US in banning Russian energy imports.