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US IT industry opposes Obama's move to tax overseas earning

US IT industry opposes Obama's move to tax overseas earning

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

US IT industry has opposed Obama's move to tax overseas earnings.

Why I want to sue China for the coronavirus!

Why I want to sue China for the coronavirus!

Rediff.com20 May 2020

'People have been infected. They are responsible for it internationally.' 'They only admitted in February that it is infectious. This proves our case.'

Businesses created 8 million new jobs in US: Obama

Businesses created 8 million new jobs in US: Obama

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Obama said that the country was starting to see a lot of the jobs that had left the shores in manufacturing, for example, now starting to come back, because "we put ourselves in a much more competitive position".

The Kashmiri Pandit who wants to be California's governor

The Kashmiri Pandit who wants to be California's governor

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

'Today, the gift of a good education and the opportunity it creates are out of reach for millions of struggling Californians. That's why I'm running for governor -- to create jobs and give kids a quality education. Jobs and education. That's it. That's my platform'. Neel Tushar Kashkari, the son of Srinagar-born and raised Kashmiri Pandit immigrants, throws his hat in the ring for California governor.

How Big Tech failed us in coronavirus pandemic

How Big Tech failed us in coronavirus pandemic

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

None of the Big Tech companies or tycoons appears to be playing a meaningful role in the testing, spread, cure, or eradication of the virus or even in contact tracing so far, says Prosenjit Datta.

The Looming Tower: How 9/11 happened

The Looming Tower: How 9/11 happened

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Looming Tower reveals the bitter CIA-FBI turf battles that led to the worst terrorist attack in America's history.

'PLA won't withdraw from advantageous positions'

'PLA won't withdraw from advantageous positions'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

'The Indian government wakes up after the fact when it can do nothing, or rather lacks the will to prosecute military actions to reverse these adverse PLA-driven developments.'

Obama announces $4 billion investments, loans to India

Obama announces $4 billion investments, loans to India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama on Monday announced investments and loans worth $4 billion by American agencies as part of measures to bolster trade with India.

US threatens Iran with the 'strongest sanctions in history'

US threatens Iran with the 'strongest sanctions in history'

Rediff.com21 May 2018

He said the US will apply other punitive measures if Tehran does not give up its reported goal of developing nuclear weapons.

Obama to layout his vision for rebuilding US economy

Obama to layout his vision for rebuilding US economy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

It's a vision that says America is strongest when everybody's got a shot at opportunity -- not when our economy is winner-take-all, but when we're all in this together," Dan Pfeiffer, Senior Advisor to the President, wrote in a mass email.

RIL likely to post good numbers in first quarter

RIL likely to post good numbers in first quarter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Strong refining and petrochemical margins seen boosting consolidated net by up to 6%

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

Football: 'Aguero out for up to 10 days due to quarantine'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

News that transpired on and off the football field.

It's time to get real in US-India defence ties

It's time to get real in US-India defence ties

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

New Delhi remains a priggish suitor to Washington's overtures, but it has begun appreciating potential tech benefits to ties with the US.

US, India to collaborate on Mars exploration

US, India to collaborate on Mars exploration

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

India and the United States, after sending their own respective spacecraft into Mars' orbit, have now agreed to cooperate on future explorations of the Red Planet, which America said will yield "tangible benefits" to both the countries and the world at large.

In IPO papers Uber highlights competition from desi rivals in India

In IPO papers Uber highlights competition from desi rivals in India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

Uber's draft prospectus for the biggest IPO in the world since Alibaba's in 2014 has projected a major cash burn for Uber in trying to get a significant market share in India, reports Karan Choudhury.

The 400 Richest Americans

The 400 Richest Americans

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

For the third consecutive year the rich got richer. In this, the 24th annual edition of The Forbes 400, the collective net worth of America's wealthiest climbed $125 billion, to $1.13 trillion.

India on the sidelines as the big boys spend

India on the sidelines as the big boys spend

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

As the United States and China joust for supremacy, India might remain on the sidelines with its limited resources.

Donald Trump unveils his economic policy, offers tax sops

Donald Trump unveils his economic policy, offers tax sops

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Announcing his tax reforms Trump said his policies would benefit working families.

Black tomatoes hit London stores

Black tomatoes hit London stores

Rediff.com2 Mar 2004

Modi-Trump meet: Who will say what?

Modi-Trump meet: Who will say what?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

'Even in this age of self-willed and authoritarian leaders and spontaneous gestures, a script is still written,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash, imagining the 'talking points' are for the India-US summit on June 26.

HCL Tech wins multi-million dollar contract in US

HCL Tech wins multi-million dollar contract in US

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

HCLA was selected through a highly competitive process where it demonstrated its managed cloud-as-a-service solution called iGOVERN(r).

MBA courses that may get you a JOB

MBA courses that may get you a JOB

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

If you are serious about your future, here are some MBA programmes and short courses you can consider, advises Arun Jagannathan is co-founder and CEO, CrackVerbal.

'India's divider in chief': PM on Time magazine cover

'India's divider in chief': PM on Time magazine cover

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The article also said that the opposition Congress party has little to offer other than the dynastic principle.

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'Another rejection of mediation between India and Pakistan will leave Mr Trump disappointed.' 'In that case, he is likely to point out the war-like situation on the border and press for direct talks which have been stalled on account of continuing terrorism from Pakistan,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Will Trump go after Pakistan's terrorists?

Will Trump go after Pakistan's terrorists?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

'His secretary of defence nominee, General James Mattis, says he expects Pakistan to take action against terrorists operating from its soil.' 'Any pressure the US can bring on the Pakistani regime terror-wise would pay dividends for India.'

'Today it is a fight head on'

'Today it is a fight head on'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

'This year, we know the virus. Last year we didn't know anything about it.' 'The best part is that for the Indian population there has been some amount of cross protection.'

How the Williams sisters inspired US women...

How the Williams sisters inspired US women...

Rediff.com7 Sep 2017

The success of the American women at this year's US Open is nothing else than a reward from the Williams sisters' inspiration

Do you surf the Net at work?

Do you surf the Net at work?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

The average worker wastes more than two hours a day, and that's not including lunch, according to a new Web survey by America Online and Salary.com.

Trump's next going to bomb religious freedom in US?

Trump's next going to bomb religious freedom in US?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The Donald Trump administration is planning another controversial executive order which if signed by the President will provide individuals and organisations the option to deny services, employment and other benefits to people based on religion, according to media reports.

2017: The year of the strong dollar (and weak rupee)

2017: The year of the strong dollar (and weak rupee)

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Devangshu Datta predicts the good, the bad and the ugly of currency trends for the coming year.

Post Nirav Modi scam, diamond traders ready new plan to raise fund

Post Nirav Modi scam, diamond traders ready new plan to raise fund

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Since most banks have tightened lending to diamond merchants and others are about to do so, many medium and small diamond dealers are approaching large players for credit facility within the industry

The Swaraj and Sitharaman example

The Swaraj and Sitharaman example

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'Two powerful men shaking hands with two powerful women as equals. This photograph made me very happy,' says Aakar Patel.

India Inc must speak up for gender equality and gay rights

India Inc must speak up for gender equality and gay rights

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Many corporations extended benefits to same-sex couples well before the law was overturned.

'Hillary's been in the room': Obama vouches for 'President' Clinton

'Hillary's been in the room': Obama vouches for 'President' Clinton

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

United States President Barack Obama made a forceful case for presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia, offering a portrait of a tenacious public servant uniquely prepared to continue his work and while painting Donald Trump as a candidate of cynicism and fear unfit for the office.

'Racial profiling is not a valid proxy for good law enforcement'

'Racial profiling is not a valid proxy for good law enforcement'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

'We have to face the fact that Islamic terrorists are here on our soil and mean to do America harm.'

In 1st SOTU address, Trump moots merit-based immigration

In 1st SOTU address, Trump moots merit-based immigration

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Trump said that his proposal should be supported by both parties (Republican and Democratic) as a fair compromise -- one where nobody gets everything they want, but where the country gets the critical reforms it needs.

'WhatsApp's new policy is a threat to national security'

'WhatsApp's new policy is a threat to national security'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

'WhatsApp is storing our data on servers which are physically located in another country.' 'We might be having good relations with a particular country at this very moment, where WhatsApp's data servers are located, and in which our data is stored, but tomorrow we might be having bad relations with them, then what is going to happen to that data.'

Will the farmers get justice?

Will the farmers get justice?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

The government has the upper hand in the ongoing negotiations, and it is unclear if a real debate will happen, observes Tulika Narayan.

'Each man had purely political goals, and they both achieved them'

'Each man had purely political goals, and they both achieved them'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

'The biggest takeaway is that the US-India relationship, which has sputtered a bit in recent months, enjoyed a big boost.'