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'Dharavi will be a piece of art and I will ensure it'

'Dharavi will be a piece of art and I will ensure it'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'You will really wish oh! Had I stayed in Dharavi I would have got a nice house. I can assure you that. We will make dreams come true.'

Renewed US demand to lift Infosys, IT sector outlook

Renewed US demand to lift Infosys, IT sector outlook

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Spend on IT in US is expected to increase by 6.1 per cent in 2014.

IGATE founders to bag $1 billion post Cap Gemini acquisition

IGATE founders to bag $1 billion post Cap Gemini acquisition

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

IGATE's shares closed on Nasdaq on Friday at $45.85.

Outsourcing firms face challenges from new ones

Outsourcing firms face challenges from new ones

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

The survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers and Duke University's Offshoring Research Network stated that the outsourcing industry is transforming due to the emergence of new providers around the world and efforts of existing outsourcers to expand into new markets.

Iraqi intelligence foils DEADLY plot by Al Qaeda

Iraqi intelligence foils DEADLY plot by Al Qaeda

Rediff.com2 Jun 2013

Iraq's military intelligence authorities have arrested five men, linked to Al Qaeda, for manufacturing chemical weapons and plotting to smuggle them to Europe and North America. The military intelligence authorities monitored the activities of the men for three months in which three workshops that manufactured chemical agents were uncovered.

'How come the world is angry with Israel?'

'How come the world is angry with Israel?'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'Israel should stop water supply to the people who want to destroy us.' 'It is not Israel's responsibility to take care of the people who want to kill Israelis.'

Modi to address diaspora in Washington, DC, on June 23

Modi to address diaspora in Washington, DC, on June 23

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a gathering of Indian Americans from across the US in Washington on June 23 on the role of diaspora in India's growth story, an eminent community leader has said.

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Want To Have A Good Laugh? See This!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Meet the winners of The Comedy Wildlife Awards 2023.

Mexico City: Viva La Vida!

Mexico City: Viva La Vida!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Embracing the past and the present, Mexico City pulsates with warmth and vibrancy, discovers Payal Singh Mohanka.

TCS net profit jumps 16% to Rs 6,085 cr

TCS net profit jumps 16% to Rs 6,085 cr

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

TCS reported a 5.8 per cent rise in revenue at Rs 27,165 crore.

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile; draws global ire

North Korea test-fires ballistic missile; draws global ire

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

North Korea on Wednesday test-fired a ballistic missile towards the Sea of Japan.

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and a Republican presidential aspirant have called his fellow rival Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy a guy who sounds like ChatGPT and described him as an "amateur" Barack Obama.

America's race bitterness erupts in India's communal bitterness

America's race bitterness erupts in India's communal bitterness

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'India shares the world's pain, but India's pain is not the world's.' 'Little that occurs here is even reported abroad,' notes Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Five auto giants rev up for India

Five auto giants rev up for India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

India will beat China, North America and Europe to become the fastest growing automobile market.

Illinois governor commends Telugus in US

Illinois governor commends Telugus in US

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

Thousands of Telugu-speaking Indian Americans gathered at the Rosemont Convention Centre in O'Hare, Chicago on Friday to participate in the 17th annual convention of Telugu Association of North America.

Ford India plans to export 10,000 units of Figo

Ford India plans to export 10,000 units of Figo

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

With its bullish plans to take its Figo car model to global markets, Ford India is looking at North America, the UAE and South America, among others, for export. The company expects to export at least 10,000 units of Ford vehicles in these countries by the end of this financial year.

Vikram Misri is the next ambassador to China

Vikram Misri is the next ambassador to China

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Misri, a 1989-batch India Foreign Service officer, is presently serving as Indian envoy in Myanmar.

When Modi wished he could sing like Yoon Suk Yeol

When Modi wished he could sing like Yoon Suk Yeol

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the stellar achievements of Indian Americans in his remarks at the state dinner in which he had his high-profile guests often in laughter.

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

A resolution commemorating the life of Indian human rights defender Father Stan Swamy and seeking an independent investigation into the death of the Jesuit priest has been introduced in the US Congress, Congressman Juan Vargas has said.

Rajnikanth film has an Aamir like opening in US

Rajnikanth film has an Aamir like opening in US

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Endhiran and its Telugu and Hindi dubbed versions are doing solid business in the US.

Days of strategic patience with North Korea over, warns Trump

Days of strategic patience with North Korea over, warns Trump

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

Trump told reporters that US and South Korea are facing the threat of reckless and brutal regime of North Korea.

Satyarup Siddhanta's incredible record!

Satyarup Siddhanta's incredible record!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Satyarup Siddhanta is the youngest mountaineer in the world to climb both the Seven Summits and the Seven Volcanic Summits.

Drogba undecided on playing future

Drogba undecided on playing future

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba has said he is discussing his future with Major League Soccer team Montreal Impact but that retirement talk was premature. French media reported on Wednesday that the 37-year-old Ivorian was to quit playing and join the coaching staff of Premier League champions Chelsea under interim manager Guus Hiddink. "Lovely to receive these messages but I have not yet announced my retirement and am still in discussion with @impactmontreal about my future," Drogba, who has a contract with Montreal Impact through to December, posted on Twitter.

Amazing story of how Ford EcoSport was designed

Amazing story of how Ford EcoSport was designed

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Ehab Kaoud takes you behind the scenes.

'America has got Modi's friendship'

'America has got Modi's friendship'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

'Obama probably thinks, "He is quite a guy!" Americans on Capitol Hill think, "He has guts. He is a big player".' An Indian official explains the importance of the Modi visit to Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com

Meatballs triumph over Jennifer's Body

Meatballs triumph over Jennifer's Body

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Megan Fox loses out to a bunch of cartoon characters, at the box office.

Oscar nominations: Snubs and surprises

Oscar nominations: Snubs and surprises

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

This year's list has a number of them.

Indian IT cos shut down in hurricane-affected areas

Indian IT cos shut down in hurricane-affected areas

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Companies say they have ensured that services to clients remain unaffected.

Manufacturing data stokes fears of spring turning cold

Manufacturing data stokes fears of spring turning cold

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

Growth in Chinese factories slowed to a crawl as export demand dwindled, while Germany saw business activity decline for the first time in five months.

Toyota, other Japan carmakers to recall vehicles

Toyota, other Japan carmakers to recall vehicles

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

They are recalling a total of about 3.4 million vehicles worldwide as a result of an airbag problem.

JainNext dives deep into shared heritage

JainNext dives deep into shared heritage

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

The Independence Day weekend in America was a memorable one for hundreds of Jain teenagers and young adults from North America. Some of them were inspired to change their diet. Several of them may have met their future spouses. Others learned about the history of their ancestors. Many found a way to relate to their spirituality.

How exit interviews can help companies

How exit interviews can help companies

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

When one of your employees decides to move on, use a carefully designed exit interview to involve him in defining the problems and generating solutions.

New York does well overseas

New York does well overseas

Rediff.com1 Jul 2009

New York's North American and the UK grosses looks small compared to that of Yash Raj's big hit Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi. But that of course starred Shah Rukh Khan, and was directed by Aditya Chopra.

The Indian on top of the world

The Indian on top of the world

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

From a poor farmer's family to IIT-IIM to the tallest peaks in the world, Malli Mastan Babu's story is the stuff movies are made of, discovers Chandrima Pal.

Denzel Washington gives Avatar some competition

Denzel Washington gives Avatar some competition

Rediff.com18 Jan 2010

Denzel's film The Book of Eli grossed $11.7 million on its opening day in America and Canada against Avatar's $10.4 million.

Bajajs Complete Explorers Grand Slam

Bajajs Complete Explorers Grand Slam

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Mountaineer Ajeet Bajaj and his 28-year-old daughter Deeya Bajaj are the first Indians to complete the Explorers Grand Slam.

Why auto companies are giving up on electric cars

Why auto companies are giving up on electric cars

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Recent moves by Japan's two largest automakers suggest that the electric cars still are not ready for prime time - and may never be.

360,000 cards hacked in May cyber attack: Citigroup

360,000 cards hacked in May cyber attack: Citigroup

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

In a statement issued late on Wednesday night, Citigroup said, "A total of 360,083 North America Citi-branded credit cards were affected. Only accounts issued in the US were impacted."

Hacked! Thousands of Citi card customers' data

Hacked! Thousands of Citi card customers' data

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Computer hackers have breached Citigroup's computer network and have accessed data related to hundreds of thousands of its card customers, the Financial Times said.