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Love Aaj Kal becomes superhit overseas

Love Aaj Kal becomes superhit overseas

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Love Aaj Kal stormed the desi box office in North America and the United Kingdom, grossing over $2 million last weekend and became the first Bollywood superhit of the year.

Healthy prospects ahead for Hindalco; analysts positive on the stock

Healthy prospects ahead for Hindalco; analysts positive on the stock

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Strong performance by its US subsidiary Novelis and better returns in the copper business helped Hindalco Industries post consolidated revenue growth of 2 per cent quarter-on-quarter (Q-o-Q) to Rs 54,100 crore in the July-September quarter of 2023-23 (Q2FY24). Novelis' Flat Rolled Products (FRP) volumes grew 6 per cent Q-o-Q to 933,000 tonnes (down 5.2 per cent Y-o-Y) on better North American and European volumes. The consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) declined 2 per cent Q-o-Q to Rs 5,610 crore despite lower input costs in India and better Novelis performance.

Why Qatar's Emir Was All Bro With Messi

Why Qatar's Emir Was All Bro With Messi

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the emir of Qatar and PSG's owner, was a happy man as he enveloped PSG players Messi, Mbappe and Angel Di Maria with a warm hug.

Home Is Where The Revenue Is, Find India's Biggest MNCs

Home Is Where The Revenue Is, Find India's Biggest MNCs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

In FY23, Indian operations accounted for 41.6 per cent of the consolidated revenue of India's top five multinationals, up from 34 per cent in FY18 and 33.2 per cent and 34.2 per cent in FY21.

Seattle resolution on caste 'Hinduphobic': Indian-American senator

Seattle resolution on caste 'Hinduphobic': Indian-American senator

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

"I condemn in the strongest terms the ordinance passed by the Seattle City Council. Caste discrimination simply doesn't exist now," Niraj Antani, the first Hindu and Indian-American state senator in Ohio's history, said.

Americans Must Depend On Hope And Prayer

Americans Must Depend On Hope And Prayer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The two major parties offer the United States choices that are basically unacceptable and the bench strength, such as it is, is not entirely capable of winning popular acclaim, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'I think of that young baby, still in her diapers, balancing with her arms held up by her mother, a Tamil woman wearing a salwar kameez and a dupatta, seated on a stoop,' recalls Aseem Chhabra.

Bharat Forge rides on diverse product mix, customer base

Bharat Forge rides on diverse product mix, customer base

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Bharat Forge, the Pune-based automotive component maker, has been one of the top-performing companies in its segment. The company's stock price is up 39.3 per cent since the beginning of the 2023 calendar year, surpassing other leading automotive component makers such as Bosch and Samvardhana Motherson International. The stock also outperformed the benchmark BSE Sensex, which is up 17.3 per cent year to date so far.

'It Is Mayhem And Anarchy In Bangladesh'

'It Is Mayhem And Anarchy In Bangladesh'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

'Bangladesh has become unstable and this instability will impact India.'

Two Indians among 21 new cardinals named by Pope Francis

Two Indians among 21 new cardinals named by Pope Francis

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Eight of the newly named cardinals are from Europe, six from Asia, two from Africa, one from North America, and four from Central and Latin America.

How American leaders reacted to attack on Trump

How American leaders reacted to attack on Trump

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Cutting across party lines, leaders strongly condemned the attack on Trump while he was addressing an election rally in Butler, which is about 56 km north of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

Global fundraising via IPOs drops 52% in 2023 to $147.2 billion

Global fundraising via IPOs drops 52% in 2023 to $147.2 billion

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Fundraising via initial public offers (IPOs) dropped 52.2 per cent to $147.2 billion in the first eight months of calendar year 2023 (CY23), suggests a recent report by GlobalData, a London-based analytics and consulting company. At the country level, the report suggests, India topped the charts with 152 transactions worth $3.8 billion during this period, primarily due to a higher number of SME IPOs, followed by the US with 99 deals totaling $16 billion, while China ranked third with 88 transactions worth $32.3 billion. "An analysis of GlobalData's Deals Database reveals that there were 750 IPO listings registered with an aggregate deal value of $147.2 billion in the first eight months of 2023 on the stock exchanges worldwide.

Jeep To Drive Petrol Options For India

Jeep To Drive Petrol Options For India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

The iconic brand is considering petrol powertrains for its entire Indian portfolio, which includes the Jeep Compass, Meridian, Grand Cherokee and Wrangler.

Georgia becomes 1st US state to pass resolution condemning Hinduphobia

Georgia becomes 1st US state to pass resolution condemning Hinduphobia

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The resolution observed that the American-Hindu community has been a major contributor to diverse sectors such as medicine, science and engineering, information technology, hospitality, finance, academia, manufacturing, energy, retail trade, among others.

Infosys Q4 result disappoints Street; net rises 7.8% to Rs 6,128 crore

Infosys Q4 result disappoints Street; net rises 7.8% to Rs 6,128 crore

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Infosys on Thursday posted a 7.8 per cent year-on-year rise in consolidated net profit at Rs 6,128 crore in March quarter of FY23, and gave 4-7 per cent revenue growth forecast for FY24 amid macro economic uncertainities. The net profit (after minority interest) stood at Rs 5,686 crore in the fourth quarter of FY22. Seen sequentially, the net profit for Q4 came in 7 per cent lower.

Q3 continues to be a slow quarter for IT sector due to curtailed spending

Q3 continues to be a slow quarter for IT sector due to curtailed spending

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

India's top technology companies will witness a tepid revenue expansion in the third quarter (October - December) of the current financial year (Q3FY24) - along expected lines - on the back of furloughs and no blockbuster deals, even as the momentum gained from Generative AI (GenAI) is likely to take centre stage. IT services and consulting firm Accenture's first quarter numbers in FY24 showed a significant pick up in GenAI spending. It signed new bookings to the tune of $450 million in this space, a surge from the $300 million signed in the whole of FY23.

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Will cricket capture the hearts of American audiences?

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The T20 showpiece is also seen as a major stepping stone to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where cricket will make a comeback after 128 years when the big event kicks off on June 1.

Basmati rice exports rose 22% till February FY24 on West Asia demand

Basmati rice exports rose 22% till February FY24 on West Asia demand

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Exports of high-quality basmati rice from India grew by 22 per cent to $5.2 billion during April 2023-February 2024, amid robust demand, primarily from West Asia. According to data compiled by the commerce department, exports of basmati rice increased to 4.68 million metric tonnes (MMT) in April-February, from 4.1 MMT during the same period a year ago, registering a growth of 14 per cent.

USBO ignores Sunny's heroics

USBO ignores Sunny's heroics

Rediff.com15 Apr 2003

What Will Modi Discuss At Quad Meeting?

What Will Modi Discuss At Quad Meeting?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Saturday's Quad meeting in Delaware is taking place against the backdrop of China's assertive behaviour in the South China Sea, its sabre-rattling in the Taiwan Strait and increasing footprints in the Pacific and Indian Ocean, asserts Rup Narayan Das.

Anyone born in India, eating Indian food is Hindu: Kerala Guv

Anyone born in India, eating Indian food is Hindu: Kerala Guv

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

"Sir Syed Ahmed Khan once said that I do not think Hindu is a religious term, it is a geographical term. Anyone who is born in India eats food grown in India or drinks water from Indian rivers deserves to be called a Hindu," he said.

India's services sector activity moderates in August

India's services sector activity moderates in August

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

India's services sector activity eased in August but growth rates for new orders remain elevated, as services firms indicated the sharpest upturn in new export business which acted as a catalyst for firms to expand their workforces as well as output, a monthly survey said on Tuesday. Despite falling from 62.3 in July to 60.1 in August, the seasonally adjusted S&P Global India Services PMI Business Activity Index indicated one of the strongest increases in output seen since mid-2010. For the 25th straight month, the headline figure was above the neutral 50 threshold.

Best Exotic Marigold Hotel already a hit?

Best Exotic Marigold Hotel already a hit?

Rediff.com15 May 2012

The British film is doing decent business for an independent film, but Tim Burton's Dark Shadows hasn't been as lucky.

Ek Tha Tiger is Salman Khan's biggest hit overseas

Ek Tha Tiger is Salman Khan's biggest hit overseas

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

But it may not break the records of 3 Idiots or My Name Is Khan.

Inside the beautiful and weird world of science

Inside the beautiful and weird world of science

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Incredible images depicting the scientific world give a beautiful insight into the academic world. A shortlist of images from the Royal Photographic Society's science photographer of the year competition has been released and includes images from the macroscopic to the microscopic. The winning images will be revealed in October to coincide with the opening of the free exhibition. The Science Photographer of the Year exhibition will run at the Science Museum from October 7-January 5.

Japan takes cover as North Korea launches another ballistic missile

Japan takes cover as North Korea launches another ballistic missile

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

This test fire is the second time in less than a month and followed the sixth and most powerful nuclear test by North Korea to date on September 3.

Spielberg dominates world movie scene with Tintin, Puss in Boots

Spielberg dominates world movie scene with Tintin, Puss in Boots

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Both films have occupied the top spot in the world and US box office respectively.

Wipro to provide 35,000 books to needy children in N America

Wipro to provide 35,000 books to needy children in N America

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The funds raised by employees were matched by an equal contribution from Wipro.

Nikki Haley invokes her Indian roots, says America is not racist

Nikki Haley invokes her Indian roots, says America is not racist

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Haley warned Americans that a Biden-Harris administration would lead the country on the path of socialism, which has failed everywhere in the world.

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

India are placed with Australia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Group 1 of the Super 8.

Tangled topples Harry Potter at US box office

Tangled topples Harry Potter at US box office

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Both films aimed at pre-teen and teen audiences, with Tangled having a special appeal to young girls and women.

PIA's draws flak for dress code with 'undergarments' for cabin crew

PIA's draws flak for dress code with 'undergarments' for cabin crew

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

A red-faced Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was forced to issue a clarification on Friday after the State-owned carrier received much flak for its bizarre dress code for its cabin crew, instructing them that wearing undergarments underneath the uniform was a must.

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Why BJP Is More Guilty Than Sam Pitroda

Rediff.com15 May 2024

If Pitroda's blunder cost him his office, what should the BJP's unrepentant attitude cost it?, asks Shyam G Menon.

The thrill of watching Avatar at home

The thrill of watching Avatar at home

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Though the DVD and Blu-ray versions can not replicate the experience in the theatres, still there is a lot of fun and thrills watching the film at home.

3 Idiots: Highest-grossing Indian film in US

3 Idiots: Highest-grossing Indian film in US

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

The movie grossed $1.4 million over the weekend, taking its 12-day total to $4.7 million in North America on January 3.

Will Toy Story 3 be the biggest hit of 2010?

Will Toy Story 3 be the biggest hit of 2010?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Though it is being shown only in about a dozen countries abroad, waiting to add more formidable markets such as the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Japan in the coming weeks, it has already grossed an impressive $48 million in three days.

Om Shanti Om wins overseas

Om Shanti Om wins overseas

Rediff.com12 Nov 2007

Crushing the opening records of such mammoth hits as Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Shah Rukh emerged as the new champ as his own film Om Shanti Om grossed $1.5 million in just three days in America and Canada. KANK had grossed about $1.35 million over year ago.

Why TCS Picked Krithivasan As CEO

Why TCS Picked Krithivasan As CEO

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Krithi Krithivasan is the kind of person one might look to when the need is to calm things down and put things back on track.

Satyam inks pact with Nissan

Satyam inks pact with Nissan

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

Nissan has signed a five-year-deal with Satyam Computer Services Ltd to enhance its key North America business portfolio.

Accenture guidance delays hopes of demand pick-up for Indian IT: Analysts

Accenture guidance delays hopes of demand pick-up for Indian IT: Analysts

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

At a time when the market is betting on a 'higher for longer' global interest rate view, Accenture's (ACN) weak revenue forecast is a negative read-through for the Indian IT firms, according to analysts. The Dublin-based company sees its revenue growth at 2-5 per cent in constant currency (cc) for the financial year 2024 (FY24), below the pre-Covid levels of 5-8 per cent for FY17-20. The weak projection, thus, signals that slower demand is likely to persist this year, and any recovery is unlikely in the near-to-medium term, experts note.