News for 'North America'

Critics snubbed, Hangover II becomes a massive hit

Critics snubbed, Hangover II becomes a massive hit

Rediff.com30 May 2011

Hangover Part II, has grossed about $145 million worldwide in just three days.

$ 4 million Shirdi Saibaba temple opens in Atlanta

$ 4 million Shirdi Saibaba temple opens in Atlanta

Rediff.com1 Apr 2009

The temple is spread over a 15,000 square-foot multi-storey facility, located on 13.5 acre site with rolling hills, at 700 James Burgess Road, Suwanee, Ga 30024 and its web site is www.AtlantaSaiTemple.org.

Pakistan airspace a no-go, airlines in spot over cost

Pakistan airspace a no-go, airlines in spot over cost

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

For Air India and Jet Airways, airspace closure over Pakistan would mean flights to US and Europe will have to take a longer route.

TCS aims to achieve $50 bn revenue by 2030

TCS aims to achieve $50 bn revenue by 2030

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

IT major TCS is planning to revamp the organisation structure to align with customers more closely, as it aims to achieve $50 billion (about Rs 3.89 lakh crore) revenue by 2030, a source aware of the development said on Tuesday. The company had garnered $25 billion in revenue in 2021. "TCS has now charted its roadmap and long-term strategy to reach the next $25 billion revenue. "It aims to get to $50 billion by the close of the decade," the source told PTI.

Breaking Dawn breaks box office records in US

Breaking Dawn breaks box office records in US

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

The film will release in India next week.

Former EPL player to mentor SESA football academy

Former EPL player to mentor SESA football academy

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Sesa Football Academy signed former English Premier League (EPL) player Terry Phelan as their chief mentor at an event in Panaji.

Prof Darga: Where Islam meets Veerashaivism

Prof Darga: Where Islam meets Veerashaivism

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Professor Ramzan Darga, a Muslim, teaches Basava Philosophy and Veerashaivism at Karnataka's Gulbarga University. He was the keynote speaker at the Veerashaiva Samaja of North America 2010 Convention held on July 3 and 4 in Toronto. It was attended by over 450 people from Canada, the United States and India.

Dolphin Tale set to become a sleeper hit

Dolphin Tale set to become a sleeper hit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2011

It opened with $20 million, and word of mouth publicity for the film is so strong that it could be around for more than two months.

Raajneeti beats expectations in US, grosses big

Raajneeti beats expectations in US, grosses big

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

Raajneeti boasted the highest per screen average -- $7,395 -- among the top 20 films in the US this weekend.

Jet Airways offers rail link from Brussels to Paris

Jet Airways offers rail link from Brussels to Paris

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Passengers can book the combined plane-train journey as a single ticket.

World's top consumers of electricity

World's top consumers of electricity

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

At the world level, electricity consumption fell by 1.5 per cent.

Bright prospects for King's Speech at box office

Bright prospects for King's Speech at box office

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

The Colin Firth film is doing well, thanks to its Oscar nominations.

Anonymous buyer picks up Picasso's masterpiece

Anonymous buyer picks up Picasso's masterpiece

Rediff.com6 May 2004

The artwork was bought by an anonymous buyer, who placed bids through Warren Weitman Jr, Sotheby's chairman of North America and South America.

US '100 per cent' behind Japan: Trump after N Korea missile launch

US '100 per cent' behind Japan: Trump after N Korea missile launch

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Seoul said North Korea launched the missile apparently to 'provoke' Trump.

True Grit tops US box office

True Grit tops US box office

Rediff.com10 Jan 2011

The Westerner may just grab some Oscar nominations.

After 10 years: Infosys may overtake Cognizant on revenue front

After 10 years: Infosys may overtake Cognizant on revenue front

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

Slowing growth and execution challenges for Cognizant (CTSH) may well allow Infosys to overtake the former after a decade. Cognizant had marched ahead of Infosys in terms of revenue in the first quarter of financial year 2012-13. The Nasdaq-listed IT services firm's performance in Q3 and the guidance for Q4 and full-year 2022 suggest that it could take time for Cognizant to see the expected improvement in performance from its decision to restructure.

Watch a pirated film and fund terrorism

Watch a pirated film and fund terrorism

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

The New York-based Rand Corporation's 182-page report, 'Film piracy, organized crime and terrorism' essentially says film piracy is increasingly becoming a way to finance terrorism.

Jet to fly to Newark, Toronto; no flights to EU

Jet to fly to Newark, Toronto; no flights to EU

Rediff.com18 Apr 2010

A Jet spokesperson said the private carrier would operate Newark-Mumbai-Newark and Toronto-Delhi-Toronto sectors by making a technical halt at Athens as an alternate temporary transit point through Europe.

Five Hyderabad youth killed in road mishap in US

Five Hyderabad youth killed in road mishap in US

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Five Indian youth were killed after a deadly accident at the junction of I-35 and I-40 in Oklahoma City, on Friday. The accident happened around 1 am, a release from the Telugu Association of North America said.

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Modi, Biden raise a toast to 'ever-lasting friendship'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Modi was addressing the State Dinner hosted in his honour by US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden at the North Lawn of the White House.

'Full body scanning violates personal dignity'

'Full body scanning violates personal dignity'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Leading Islamic seminaries in the country on Tuesday responded differently to the fatwa issued by a North America-based Muslim body against full-body scanning for security checks with some endorsing the ruling and others opposing it.

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Curtailment of flights between India and China will help Air India and other airlines to boost their seat occupancy and market share.

Will Paranormal Activity 2 be world's No 1 film?

Will Paranormal Activity 2 be world's No 1 film?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

The film which barely cost $3 million and about $25 million to market has grossed a strong $63 million in three days including $41 million in North America.

See which countries eat excess food

See which countries eat excess food

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

The map above shows the percentage of people around the world who tend to, on a regular basis, consume excessive food as compared to their personal energy requirement.

Aviation: Asia Pacific region overtakes US

Aviation: Asia Pacific region overtakes US

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

In its report, the International Air Transport Association said that in 2009 intra-Asia-Pacific travellers numbered 647 million compared to 638 million who travelled within North America, including domestic markets.

Seeking true writer-journalists

Seeking true writer-journalists

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

do you have a burning desire to tell true stories -- as a zealous journalist to get your feet dirty for facts, and as a writer to make it witty and engaging? This might be what you're looking for.

Flights over US, EU killing people in India, China

Flights over US, EU killing people in India, China

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

The study led by a team at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology says airplanes flying at a cruise altitude of around 35,000 feet emit pollutants that contribute to about 8,000 deaths per year globally.

Shark Tale still on top!

Shark Tale still on top!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2004

Fast Five: Huge hit already!

Fast Five: Huge hit already!

Rediff.com2 May 2011

The Vin Diesal film leads the US box office charts.

Indian officials turn back man despite exemption

Indian officials turn back man despite exemption

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Dr Ramdas Pillai, a businessman who travelled to India on work and to attend to his ailing mother, was refused entry by immigration officials thanks to the new visa rules despite having an exemption stamp.

India, China business owners upbeat on M&As

India, China business owners upbeat on M&As

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

The current turbulence in world financial markets notwithstanding, there exists a positive attitude among private business owners in emerging economies, particularly in India and China, toward mergers and acquisitions, says a global survey.

Risk management: New buzzword for Indian firms

Risk management: New buzzword for Indian firms

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Intense global competition and rapid growth are forcing Indian firms to examine corporate enterprise risk management (ERM) elsewhere, especially in Europe, Australia and North America, where the process is more mature, according to a study. ERM is a cohesive, enterprise-wide process allowing companies to identify, assess and respond to the social, political and economic risks of doing business.

Chhetri has low-key outing against Man United

Chhetri has low-key outing against Man United

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Sunil Chhetri became the first Indian to play against English Premier League giants Manchester United on Sunday. The ace Indian striker made his second appearance for Kansas City Wizards, who stunned Manchester United 2-1 in Kansas City.

This Is It: Most successful film of the year?

This Is It: Most successful film of the year?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

The film may become one of the most successful films of the year if it ends up with $300 million worldwide in theatres, followed by a bigger success in DVD stores.