News for 'American Express'

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

'Hundreds of Palestinians will be killed'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

'Israel has received an extremely hard and rude reminder that it cannot go ahead and talk of normalisation of relations with other Arab countries without addressing the issues pertaining to Palestine.'

Off-duty ticket checker urinates on woman railway passenger, sacked

Off-duty ticket checker urinates on woman railway passenger, sacked

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Munna Kumar, the accused train ticket examiner (TTE), has been arrested, a Government Railway Police official said on Tuesday.

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Any miscalculation and miscommunication are fraught with the risk of a major catastrophe, warns Rup Narayan Das.

'We all need a little piece of utopia in our life'

'We all need a little piece of utopia in our life'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

'This was a film, a story that had never been told before.'

Domestic, international airfares rise 9%

Domestic, international airfares rise 9%

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

While the q-o-q domestic fares rose by 29%, the year-over-year increase was 11%.

Amex card in just a day

Amex card in just a day

Rediff.com20 Oct 2004

American Express on Wednesday launched a new scheme offering its co-branded card to domestic travellers at airports with a commitment to deliver the card the same day for returning passengers.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

High oil prices, growth to keep airfares expensive

High oil prices, growth to keep airfares expensive

Rediff.com1 Jun 2011

According to the 'American Express Business Travel Monitor' which tracks and analyses published airfares on a quarterly basis, 'although fares moderated in the fourth quarter, the influences of rising oil prices and economic growth in the region are too strong to keep prices steady'.

Indian CFOs most optimistic in the world

Indian CFOs most optimistic in the world

Rediff.com17 May 2011

93 per cent Indians expect to see modest or substantial top-line growth at their companies.

What it takes for an MBA to build a career abroad

What it takes for an MBA to build a career abroad

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

There are three ways an Indian MBA can hope to build a career abroad but each path requires clarity and richness of work experience, says guest writer Abhishek, Director of Global Merchant Services at American Express in New York.

US state issues citation on 'Sikh independence', raises red flag

US state issues citation on 'Sikh independence', raises red flag

Rediff.com3 May 2022

In the 'official citation' dated April 29, the Connecticut general assembly congratulated the pro-Khalistan organisation World Sikh Parliament 'in recognition of the 36th anniversary of the declaration of Sikh independence.'

Son of former Qatari PM bids for Manchester United

Son of former Qatari PM bids for Manchester United

Rediff.com18 Feb 2023

A deal for United is expected to shatter records for the sale of a sports business. The club's current majority owners, the Glazer family, are seeking a valuation as high as 7 billion pounds ($8.42 billion).

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Later, I asked Hrithik how he could have remained so calm in the circumstances. He told me simply, "What could have happened? At the most, they would have killed me".'

US special envoy for Tibet meets Dalai Lama in Dharamshala

US special envoy for Tibet meets Dalai Lama in Dharamshala

Rediff.com19 May 2022

US special coordinator for Tibetan issues Uzra Zeya met the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala on Thursday and discussed the rich traditions of freedom and democracy in the United States and India.

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too.

Adani group withdraws from M&As, to focus on prepaying debt

Adani group withdraws from M&As, to focus on prepaying debt

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

On Thursday, Adani Enterprises announced that it will not go ahead with acquiring Macquarie group's two road companies at an enterprise valuation of Rs 3,100 crore.

Crop protection companies to reap bumper Q2 harvest

Crop protection companies to reap bumper Q2 harvest

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

After being underweight on domestic agrochemical companies and preferring global plays, brokerages believe that the former may perform better in the quarters ahead. Domestic crop protection companies have faced multiple headwinds over the past year and a half, given high inventory costs, pricing pressures, lower realisations in the generic segment, increased stocks due to lower infestations, and demand-led hits to volumes. Some of the overhang from previous quarters was reflected in the April-June quarter (first quarter, or Q1) of 2023-24 (FY24) as well, with aggregate revenues and operating profit for the sector down 12 per cent and 27 per cent, respectively.

'Can't express the horror we feel': Kansas Guv writes to PM Modi over techie's murder

'Can't express the horror we feel': Kansas Guv writes to PM Modi over techie's murder

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Kansas Governor San Brownback has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing "profound regret" at the terrible act of violence against the Indian nationals last month and said that acts of hate and intolerance have no place in his state.

US media praises Modi for 'rebuking' Putin over Ukraine war

US media praises Modi for 'rebuking' Putin over Ukraine war

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

The Modi-Putin conversation in Samarkand was widely carried by the mainstream American media.

TCS Q4 review: Near-term growth to moderate, demand levers intact

TCS Q4 review: Near-term growth to moderate, demand levers intact

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The impact of the banking crisis in the US was visible in IT bellwether Tata Consultancy Services' (TCS) weak performance in the March quarter of fiscal 2023 (Q4FY23). The firm witnessed slower revenue growth in Q4FY23 and failed to meet its FY23 exit Ebit margin of 25 per cent as some clients, especially in the North American region, took to pausing projects and rising onsite costs offset utilisation gains. Sequentially, the company's revenue grew by just 0.6 per cent on a constant currency basis, which was one of the slowest paces in over 11 quarters.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

If China wants to play spoiler at G20 meet, it's up to them: US

If China wants to play spoiler at G20 meet, it's up to them: US

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

It is for China to decide what role it plays at the G20 summit in New Delhi, a top US official has said, asserting that if Beijing wants to come in and be a "spoiler", that option is available to it.

Jaishankar takes a dig at US media for 'biased' India coverage

Jaishankar takes a dig at US media for 'biased' India coverage

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has slammed the mainstream American media, including The Washington Post, for their 'biased' coverage of India.

After-sales service key to customer retention:Amex

After-sales service key to customer retention:Amex

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

To attain new customers and retain the older ones, good customer service cannot be ignored as a majority (82 per cent) of Indian consumers value it the most while making a purchase.

'Headley has expressed hatred towards India'

'Headley has expressed hatred towards India'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

American-born Lashker-e-Tayiba operative David Headley, accused of plotting the Mumbai terror attack in 2008, had 'hatred' towards India and warned that he would stop helping the probe if his admission of guilt was linked to cooperation with New Delhi.

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

'How would America respond if China invades India?'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'India will want a lot of help from the US, but it's not going to want US troops.'

CFOs plan to hire more in India

CFOs plan to hire more in India

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Bullish on economic growth, majority of finance executives in India are planning to increase hiring in 2010, says a study.

Conan O'Brien finds his perfect curtain in India!

Conan O'Brien finds his perfect curtain in India!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

New commercial shows Conan O'Brien weaving cloth in India.

Woods wins WGC title in playoff

Woods wins WGC title in playoff

Rediff.com10 Oct 2005

FIFA awards: And the winner is, once again...

FIFA awards: And the winner is, once again...

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

Messi named FIFA player of 2022, England women rewarded for Euro campaign

US treasury's bailout profits top $10 bn

US treasury's bailout profits top $10 bn

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

Goldman Sachs and American Express played a large role in boosting the US Treasury's coffers by agreeing to pay a favourable price for the warrants received in return for the aid, the Financial Times said citing a study by the consultancy SNL Financial.

PIX: USA's Tausaga wins shock discus gold; Tamberi on podium

PIX: USA's Tausaga wins shock discus gold; Tamberi on podium

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

All the action from the World Athletics Championships on Tuesday...

RBI panel to look into predatory lending

RBI panel to look into predatory lending

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

The move comes at a time when four foreign banks - Standard Chartered, Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, American Express and Citibank -- have moved the Supreme Court with a special leave petition and the hearing for admission of SPL is on September 8. The committee is, however, expected to wait till the Supreme Court decides on the issue before finalising its recommendations. The committee is, however, expected to wait till the Supreme Court decides on the issue.

10 US banks asked to raise $75 bn additional cap

10 US banks asked to raise $75 bn additional cap

Rediff.com8 May 2009

The much-awaited results of the stress tests on the nation's 19 largest Bank Holding Companies showed that 10 of them need more capital to the tune of $75 billion while the remaining including Goldman Sachs and American Express are well-capitalised. The stress tests were aimed at determining capital buffers sufficient for the 19 entities to withstand losses and sustain lending -- even if the economic downturn is more severe than is currently anticipated.

Amex, GE move call-centre jobs to India

Amex, GE move call-centre jobs to India

Rediff.com21 Jan 2003

In a recently published report the New York Daily News said that mega American companies like Microsoft Corp, General Electric and American Express are moving thousands of customer service call-centre jobs to India.\n\n\n\n

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The attack on Rushdie sent shock waves around the world, with world leaders and literary stalwarts saying they were appalled at the attack on the author who championed free speech and lived under the threat of assassination for nearly half his life.

Obama nominates Indian-American as next US Surgeon General

Obama nominates Indian-American as next US Surgeon General

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

United States President Barack Obama has announced his intention to nominate Indian-American Dr Vivek Hallegere Murthy as his next Surgeon General.

100 per cent placements for IIM Lucknow

100 per cent placements for IIM Lucknow

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

IIM Lucknow has concluded its 2020-21 final placements.

Modi, Biden discuss N-energy, 6G and AI; vow to 'deepen, diversity' defence ties

Modi, Biden discuss N-energy, 6G and AI; vow to 'deepen, diversity' defence ties

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

In a post on X, Modi said, "Happy to have welcomed @POTUS @JoeBiden to 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Our meeting was very productive."