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Ex-Miss India USA making waves in Telugu cinema

Ex-Miss India USA making waves in Telugu cinema

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Michigan-native Richa Gangopadhyay grabbed the attention of both the media and audiences with her first Telugu debut, Leader.

Top management guru C K Prahalad passes away

Top management guru C K Prahalad passes away

Rediff.com17 Apr 2010

C K Prahalad, one of the world's renowned management gurus, passed away on Friday. Associated with some of the top educational institutes around the world, the Harvard Business School graduate also was a consultant to many top global companies.

These states helped Donald trump Hillary

These states helped Donald trump Hillary

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Republican Donald Trump has been elected as 45th President of the United States after winning 276 electoral votes.

Sun Pharma's US subsidiary to cut jobs

Sun Pharma's US subsidiary to cut jobs

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Earlier last month US FDA officials had seized drug products manufactured by Caraco Pharmaceutical at its Michigan facilities in Detroit, Farmington Hills, and Wixom, alleging violation in good manufacturing practice.

Community could cast deciding vote in US poll

Community could cast deciding vote in US poll

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

The Indian-American community, always considered numerically significant to impact a national election, could this year finally have its defining moment. "This year's Presidential election is likely to be determined by small margins in a handful of states with significant enough Indian-American populations -- states like Virginia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Ohio," points out Toby Chaudhury, communications director for Campaign for America's Future.

Lawsuit filed against Sun Pharma's US arm

Lawsuit filed against Sun Pharma's US arm

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

A law firm, Izard Nobel LLP, has initiated a lawsuit seeking class action status against the company in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan on behalf of its investors. The law firm said certain officers and directors of Caraco violated federal securities' laws and interests of the investors by giving misleading information on the business of the company. It has asked the investors to join the suit before September 15 to claim their damages.

'Excuse me, can I finish please?' Sanders, Clinton face-off in debate

'Excuse me, can I finish please?' Sanders, Clinton face-off in debate

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders held a fierce and substantive debate on Sunday night, disagreeing over trade, guns, the auto industry and Wall Street.

TCS, Dow Chemicals alliance to create jobs in US

TCS, Dow Chemicals alliance to create jobs in US

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

India's largest software services exporter Tata Consultancy Services on Friday said it will expand its strategic business alliance with US-based Dow Chemicals that will create new jobs in Midland-Michigan.

Sharath Kamal wins Egypt Open TT

Sharath Kamal wins Egypt Open TT

Rediff.com11 Jul 2010

India's Achanta Sharath Kamal came up with a splendid performance to shock top seed Li Ching of Hong Kong and win the Egypt Open Table Tennis Championships in Cairo on Sunday. The sixth seeded Indian Olympian won 11-5,11-6,14-16,12-10,11-9 to claim his second successive title in as many weeks, having won the US Open last Sunday, beating Keineth Thomas of Slovakia in Michigan.

India is growth tonic for mid-tier global pharma

India is growth tonic for mid-tier global pharma

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

The OTC major plans to pump in millions of dollars into Vedants' manufacturing facility coming up by 2011 at Ambernath near Mumbai. Perrigo will then move production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs or the key therapeutic substance in a drug) from its sites in Germany and Israel to India.

3 Indian Americans on Forbes list of richest women

3 Indian Americans on Forbes list of richest women

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

President and CEO of computer networking firm Arista Networks Jayshree Ullal, cofounder of IT consulting and outsourcing firm Syntel Neerja Sethi, and CTO and cofounder of streaming data technology company Confluent Neha Narkhede are in the Forbes list of 'America's Richest Self-Made Women 2019'.

Now, Bollywood enters the ice-skating rink

Now, Bollywood enters the ice-skating rink

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

American ice-skating pair Meryl Davis and Charlie White wanted to add a touch of originality to their choreography and now move to the tunes of Kajra Re.

US plane plot: Nigerian suspect pleads not guilty

US plane plot: Nigerian suspect pleads not guilty

Rediff.com9 Jan 2010

Nigerian terror suspect Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab on Friday pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to blow up a US airliner as he was arraigned before a Michigan court.

SNEAK PEAK: Inside Starbucks' largest coffee shop

SNEAK PEAK: Inside Starbucks' largest coffee shop

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

The world's largest coffee chain is opening the largest Starbucks in the world in the Windy City of Chicago on November 15. Starbucks Reserve Roastery Chicago, the company's sixth and final Reserve Roastery, housed inside Crate & Barrel's former flagship location on Michigan Avenue is 35,000 square feet large and five floors high. And we have got to say that it's a paradise for coffee lovers!

No kidding! Cheating couples are equally successful

No kidding! Cheating couples are equally successful

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

A new study has revealed that non-monogamous relationships are just as successful as monogamous.

Tavish Nanda, Hemant Gandhi named Toyota scholars

Tavish Nanda, Hemant Gandhi named Toyota scholars

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Tavish, author of the fantasy book Cren and the War of Seven Days, and Hemant, founder of the climate change awareness Web site CarbonNeutralVolunteers.org, were among the 12 national winners of the scholars program selected from 100 regional winners.

US: Teen helps treat over 2 lakh patients in India

US: Teen helps treat over 2 lakh patients in India

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

In the last five years, Pratyusha Yalamanchi, 18, has helped provide treatment to more than 290,000 dental patients in Andhra Pradesh.A high school graduate from the International Academy in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, she founded Dental HygIndia, partnering with Dr Kadiyala Rajendra, a dentist in Andhra Pradesh, at the age of 13, after she saw the sorry state of dental hygiene among villagers in India during a trip.

Flying to India? Carry old passport with OCI card

Flying to India? Carry old passport with OCI card

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Dr Sujit Pandit of Ann Arbor, Michigan, got off lightly at the hands of immigration officials in India, in comparison to seven- year-old Viraj and three-and-a-half-year-old Vrishabh, who three years ago were deported within two hours of landing for not carrying their old passports.

Obama weighed in on Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as VP nominee

Obama weighed in on Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as VP nominee

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Obama, the first Black American president, said Harris "is more than prepared for the job," adding that it is, "a good day for our country".

'Stench' of Nassar scandal will dog USA Gymnastics for years

'Stench' of Nassar scandal will dog USA Gymnastics for years

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

The scandal stemming from longtime USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse of young female athletes could take a financial toll on the sports federation for years, sponsorship executives said.

Trump not conceding is an embarrassment, says Biden

Trump not conceding is an embarrassment, says Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Responding to questions from reporters on Trump not conceding the race, Biden hoped that at the end it's all going to come to fruition on January 20th.

'Must understand Trump supporters and their issues'

'Must understand Trump supporters and their issues'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'There are voters that may only come out to vote for him because he's speaking to their issues and they may not be Democrat or Republican'

Nano to stay in US for 1 year

Nano to stay in US for 1 year

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

The Nano, with a MH 04 ED 7015 licence plate, is on its maiden trip to the US and was unveiled at the Detroit Science Centre in Detroit on Friday.

Nigerian terror suspect discharged; quizzing on

Nigerian terror suspect discharged; quizzing on

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

Nigerian terror-suspect, Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab, was on Monday discharged from a Detroit hospital where he was being treated for burn injuries, which he sustained in his failed attempt to blow up a US plane mid-air on Friday.

Ford to sell Volvo to Chinese carmaker for $1.8 bn

Ford to sell Volvo to Chinese carmaker for $1.8 bn

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

While auto sales in the US have plunged, vehicle sale in China has more than doubled since 2005, rising near 13 million units this year.

Democrats deal blow to Clinton

Democrats deal blow to Clinton

Rediff.com1 Jun 2008

Democratic party leaders have agreed to seat the delegates from the renegade states of Florida and Michigan with halved voting rights, bringing Barack Obama within a striking distance of the Democratic presidential nomination.

Edu system must compete with China, India: Obama

Edu system must compete with China, India: Obama

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

United States President Barack Obama said that he is laying the foundation of an education system which would help America compete with China and India in the 21st century.

In largest-ever US city bankruptcy, cuts coming for Detroit creditors

In largest-ever US city bankruptcy, cuts coming for Detroit creditors

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

The ruling by US Judge Steven Rhodes, who cited the city's dismal finances and $18 billion owed to a multitude of creditors in support of his decision, marks a watershed in the history of Detroit.

US: Indian woman, two children found dead

US: Indian woman, two children found dead

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

In an apparent case of murder-suicide, a Malayali woman and her two children were found dead in the family's home in Delta Township, west of Lansing, Michigan.The dead victims were identified as Brigeethamma Shajimon, 40, Alwin Shajimon Thomas, 10, and Alfred Shajimon Thomas, 5, by the Eaton County Sheriff's Office.Brigeethamma's husband Shajimon Thomas called the police on Monday evening. He told the police that he had found the bodies in his home at Plum Tree Apartments.

Travel: 10 terrific stress-busting views

Travel: 10 terrific stress-busting views

Rediff.com15 Jan 2009

Whether it's the One & Only Reethi Rah with its stunning views of the Indian Ocean or the awe-inspiring peaks seen from Wildflower Hall, these hotels attract those looking for untouched beauty and a natural surrounding that can only be found in that particular destination.

35 qualify for Scripps National Spelling Bee

35 qualify for Scripps National Spelling Bee

Rediff.com22 May 2009

35 qualify for Scripps National Spelling Bee

Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor's abuse unite at ESPYs

Scores of gymnasts who survived doctor's abuse unite at ESPYs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

The honorees smiled, held hands and exchanged hugs as they filled the stage at the glitzy event attended by top athletes and celebrities in downtown Los Angeles.

No signs of Covid curve flattening, cases to peak in Jul-Aug

No signs of Covid curve flattening, cases to peak in Jul-Aug

Rediff.com18 May 2020

'We don't know how complicated things will get with the onset of the monsoon.'

Indian is Democratic Party official

Indian is Democratic Party official

Rediff.com17 Mar 2009

As treasurer of the Michigan Democratic Party, Ramesh Verma will oversee finances and supervise the work of the staff dealing with financial affairs of the party.

4 types of wine drinkers: Which one are you?

4 types of wine drinkers: Which one are you?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

Here are four different types of wine drinkers, according to experts

Poor test scores? Blame it on the Internet

Poor test scores? Blame it on the Internet

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

Surfing the internet in class is linked to poorer test scores, even among the most intelligent and motivated of students, warns a study.

CK Prahalad's tips on CSR

CK Prahalad's tips on CSR

Rediff.com20 May 2008

CK Prahalad, professor of corporate strategy at the University of Michigan and author of books on innovative business models that can help end world poverty, talks about corporate social responsibility in an interview with Business Standard.

Indians ready to forgo money for meaningful work

Indians ready to forgo money for meaningful work

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

Anxieties over career choice widen with age, shows survey.

John Edwards backs Barack Obama

John Edwards backs Barack Obama

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Most stunned, however, is likely US Senator Hillary Clinton, whose bid for the Presidency appears to have suffered a mortal wound.

US polls: Clinton lead reduced to half nationally

US polls: Clinton lead reduced to half nationally

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

However, the 68-year-old leader continues to maintain lead in some of the key battle ground states, other polls said.