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InfoSpace opens first India R&D centre

InfoSpace opens first India R&D centre

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Jim Voelker, Chairman and CEO, InfoSpace, Inc said, "India's high growth and depth of technology talent make it an exciting location to expand our global research capabilities." The Bangalore centre which has close to 20 people now, will ramp up in size in due course, according to company sources. It will focus on enhancing the development and delivery of InfoSpace's consumer products and business solutions.

India's GDP crosses $2-trillion mark

India's GDP crosses $2-trillion mark

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

It is projected to cross the $3 trillion mark in 2019

India growth story intact: Goldman

India growth story intact: Goldman

Rediff.com1 May 2008

Goldman Sachs, a global investment banker, said India's growth prospects remain strong despite adverse global developments like high commodity prices that have pushed inflation to high levels. The growth in 2008-09 is expected to be slow at 7.8 per cent as against 8.7 per cent in the previous financial year.

'Macaca' target Sidarth is aide to US prez hopeful

'Macaca' target Sidarth is aide to US prez hopeful

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Sidarth now works as paid staffer in the communications wing of Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Richardson, where he compiles newspaper clips on all items of interest to the campaign, drafts press releases and performs other communication tasks

How to stop wasting power with your computer

How to stop wasting power with your computer

Rediff.com14 Dec 2007

Computers consume a lot of power even when nobody's using them. If users won't take time to power down their PCs, Surveyor software will.

Despite higher fees, there's no drop in H1B, L1 visas

Despite higher fees, there's no drop in H1B, L1 visas

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Almost all Indian IT companies pay between $8,000 and $10,000 per H1B visa as per the hike

Jewellery: India to get GSP benefits

Jewellery: India to get GSP benefits

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

McDermott trade amendment to reinstate GSP benefits to India is approved by US House.

God Tussi Fake Ho!

God Tussi Fake Ho!

Rediff.com15 Aug 2008

And even then, Bruce Almighty and God Tussi Great Ho have simply nothing in common. No sir, none of the original's crispy one-liners, zany humour, Jim Carey brand of facials or spontaneous endearment with a 'with great power comes greater responsibility' message to be found here.

Another poor day for Woods as inexplicable Cup record continues

Another poor day for Woods as inexplicable Cup record continues

Rediff.com30 Sep 2018

With Europe leading 10-6, US captain Furyk could at least draw strength from the knowledge that the same deficit has twice been overturned on Sundays in recent times -- by the US in 1999 and Europe in 2012.

Canada seeks stronger trade ties with India

Canada seeks stronger trade ties with India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Canada has indicated that it is keen to cooperate with India in nuclear energy and infrastructure and sought stronger trade ties in return, including a free trade agreement.

When Mickelson dismissed Shubhankar as member of the media!

When Mickelson dismissed Shubhankar as member of the media!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

Phil Mickelson dismissed Shubhankar Sharma as a member of the media at the WGC-Mexico Championship on Saturday, but the veteran American will not mistake the Indian when they play together in the final threesome on Sunday.

Trump orders FBI probe of Kavanaugh, Senate confirmation in doubt

Trump orders FBI probe of Kavanaugh, Senate confirmation in doubt

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been asked to complete its investigation in a week, meaning the confirmation of Kavanaugh, 53, as Supreme Court judge would be delayed by at least a week.

What the world expects from Biden

What the world expects from Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Lessons from Syd Field, the guru of scriptwriting

Lessons from Syd Field, the guru of scriptwriting

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Do you want to make a name in scripting? Learn from the man the world considers a guru on the subject.

Do you know you superheroes?

Do you know you superheroes?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Take this quiz and find out!

Ranbaxy gets USFDA nod for Atenolol tabs

Ranbaxy gets USFDA nod for Atenolol tabs

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Tuesday it has received US Food and Drug Administration's approval for manufacturing and marketing cardiovascular drug -- Atenolol tablets in the US.

Cricket Buzz: Why Vidarbha-ROI Irani Cup game was called off

Cricket Buzz: Why Vidarbha-ROI Irani Cup game was called off

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

The decision left everyone wondering if the on-field umpires faltered in calling off the game, but the Vidarbha player, said nothing like that had happened.

Pak's ISI has connections with terror groups: US

Pak's ISI has connections with terror groups: US

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

"I think it's clear to me that the ISI has connections with terrorist groups," General Joseph Dunford, Chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff said.

Marion Jones returns medals and accepts ban

Marion Jones returns medals and accepts ban

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

The disgraced sprinter relinquished the five Olympic medals she won at the 2000 Sydney Games after admitting to the use of a prohibited substance.

Russian athletes set to return as WADA lifts doping ban

Russian athletes set to return as WADA lifts doping ban

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Although the change will have no immediate effect on current bans on the Russian federations for athletics, weightlifting and paralympics, it opens the door for their return, following the reinstatement of the Russian Olympic Committee after the country was banned from this year's Winter Games in South Korea.

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

WH Chief of Staff John Kelly to leave by year end: Trump

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

Nick Ayers, the 36-year-old chief of staff to the vice-president Mike Pence, is Kelly's likely successor.

Indian techies on H-1B visa can now work for more than one US firm

Indian techies on H-1B visa can now work for more than one US firm

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

This is not a new rule, but very few people know about it.

Tata assures British MPs on jobs in JLR

Tata assures British MPs on jobs in JLR

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Speaking to MPs from the West Midlands in the House of Commons during his recent visit, Tata said jobs at the research centres at Whitley and Gaydon were secure at least until 2012. A fresh business plan is expected to be drawn up for the company in 2012. Coventry South MP Jim Cunningham told reporters after the meeting that Tata indicated the possibility of employing more workers at the two centres.

Canada: 565 mn-yr-old fossil named after Indian

Canada: 565 mn-yr-old fossil named after Indian

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

A retired Indian geologist who made an internationally renowned discovery in the 1960s in Canada has received a rare honour -- a 565 million-year-old fossil has been named after him.

2 killed, 17 hurt in Florida nightclub shooting

2 killed, 17 hurt in Florida nightclub shooting

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Local media described the scene as "a mad house" and said that were gunshots reported as people were exiting the nightclub.

Talks on visas, job creation to figure in Modi's meet with CEOs

Talks on visas, job creation to figure in Modi's meet with CEOs

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

The CEOs round table is expected to be attended by Apple chief Tim Cook, Walmart head Doug McMillon, Caterpillar's Jim Umpleby, Google head Sundar Pichai and Microsoft's Satya Nadella.

Trump impeached by US House, faces Senate trial

Trump impeached by US House, faces Senate trial

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

The 1st article of impeachment, abuse of power, was on party lines with 230 to 197 votes, while the 2nd, obstruction to the Congress, was voted 229-198.

Whose posters do SRK, Salman paste on their walls?

Whose posters do SRK, Salman paste on their walls?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Take a look.

Ontario minister quits over cricket grants

Ontario minister quits over cricket grants

Rediff.com29 Jul 2007

Ontario's Minister for Citizenship and Immigration Mike Colle had to resign from the Cabinet on Thursday because of a damning report by the provincial Auditor-General, who took exception to him issuing a cheque for $1-million to the Ontario Cricket A

Pujara fails on County debut, dismissed for seven

Pujara fails on County debut, dismissed for seven

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Indian top-order batsman Cheteshwar Pujara failed to impress on his County debut after managing just seven runs for Derbyshire in the four-day Division Two first-class match against Glamorgan in Cardiff on Wednesday.

'Terrible thing', Mission Shakti created 400 pieces of debris: NASA

'Terrible thing', Mission Shakti created 400 pieces of debris: NASA

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The US space agency also warned that the risk of debris colliding with the International Space Station has risen by 44 per cent since Mission Shakti.

US dollar is a flawed currency: Rogers

US dollar is a flawed currency: Rogers

Rediff.com9 Apr 2008

Legendary investor Jim Rogers says the US dollar is a terribly flawed currency. He says the United States' foreign debts are increasing at the rate of $1 trillion every 15 months. He found defects in the workings of Federal Bank. The bank's mandate was to have a sound currency, and then it was later expanded to help employment. But under Bernanke's leadership, the Federal Bank is busy bailing out investment banks and Wall Street. He is getting all his money out of US dollar.

Saudi Arabia's crown prince dismissed

Saudi Arabia's crown prince dismissed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud on Wednesday dismissed the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Moqren bin Abdul Aziz bin Saud, and replaced him with the Interior Minister Mohammed bin Nayef.

Woods' winning streak ends at WGC-CA

Woods' winning streak ends at WGC-CA

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

Tiger Woods's winning streak was snapped on Monday when Australian Geoff Ogilvy kept his nerve to win the WGC-CA Championship.

Returning Serena Williams ready to deny Paris convention

Returning Serena Williams ready to deny Paris convention

Rediff.com23 May 2018

Serena Williams has never been one to take too much notice of convention.

184 gardeners, 28 cooks, 37 drivers, 57 cleaners... All the President's Men and Women

184 gardeners, 28 cooks, 37 drivers, 57 cleaners... All the President's Men and Women

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

An RTI plea reveals that Rashtrapati Bhavan employs 545 people, and incurs a monthly wage bill of Rs 1,34,68,927.

New documentary reveals major doping concerns

New documentary reveals major doping concerns

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

A new Kenyan television programme that corroborates the findings from a 2012 German documentary alleging unethical doctors were providing banned drugs to athletes, has set off alarms at the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Casey Affleck: From Oceans to an Oscar by the Sea...

Casey Affleck: From Oceans to an Oscar by the Sea...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

The journey of the star who swept the Best Actor of the Year awards at the Oscars, the Golden Globes and the BAFTAs.

Sikh man booted from Trump rally for 'Stop Hate' banner

Sikh man booted from Trump rally for 'Stop Hate' banner

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The man started his peaceful protest impromptu, when Trump was addressing an impressive campaign rally on Sunday with his signature anti-Muslim speech.

Nocturnal Federer makes light of day shift

Nocturnal Federer makes light of day shift

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

The defending champion did not require his dazzling best against 80th-ranked Hungarian Marton Fucsovics in his first match scheduled during the day session but still emerged a comfortable 6-4, 7-6(3), 6-2 winner.