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Asia, the Pied Piper of global R&D

Asia, the Pied Piper of global R&D

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

Researchers at the University of Sheffield and Aston Business School have found that investment in Research and Development (R&D) is rapidly shifting from North America and Europe to Asia.

Essar Steel to invest Rs 10 bn in service centres

Essar Steel to invest Rs 10 bn in service centres

Rediff.com6 May 2009

These service centres will be set up across India, North America and the Middle East to cater to specific steel requirements of the auto, white goods and SME sectors. Essar intends to set up about 15-20 such centres with a cumulative capacity of 4.2 million tonnes per annum as against the present 2.5 MTPA. The Rs 1,000 crore proposed for the project would include the costs incurred on expansion of the company's existing service centres, Essar Steel Group CEO J Mehra said.

US NGO starts India program with $250,000

US NGO starts India program with $250,000

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

It said that it is seeking the partnership of individuals at all levels to give of their time, their talent or their treasure toward the goal of expansion of United Ways across India, and become involved in the United Way Friends of India program.

Indian cos wooed to list stocks in Canada

Indian cos wooed to list stocks in Canada

Rediff.com28 Jul 2006

Canada has invited Indian companies to list their stocks at the Toronto Stock Exchange to build their global presence.

Prince Harry leaves UK to rejoin Meghan, Archie in Canada: Reports

Prince Harry leaves UK to rejoin Meghan, Archie in Canada: Reports

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Harry, 35, was said to be desperate to be reunited with Archie, whom he had not seen for two weeks, and his 38-year-old American actress wife in Canada that the young family plans to make their home.

Morarjee looks for foreign buyouts

Morarjee looks for foreign buyouts

Rediff.com12 Jun 2006

Wockhardt inks pact with UK co

Wockhardt inks pact with UK co

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Wockhardt Ltd has signed an In-licensing agreement with UK-based LSI to market Vitix, a drug used for treating pigmentation disorder.

Aerosmith rocks Bangalore

Aerosmith rocks Bangalore

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

US rock legends Aerosmith stopped over in Bangalore on Saturday as part of their world tour.

Armstrong has bike stolen, Mancebo wins stage

Armstrong has bike stolen, Mancebo wins stage

Rediff.com16 Feb 2009

Spaniard Francisco Mancebo took the Tour of California lead on Sunday with victory in the first stage on a rain-soaked day when Lance Armstrong had his time-trial bike stolen.

'When We Cry, People Laugh'

'When We Cry, People Laugh'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar return moist-eyed, elevated, after spending an evening with clowns and derring-do stunt artistes at Rambo Circus.

Paul donates $500000 to Carnegie Mellon varsity

Paul donates $500000 to Carnegie Mellon varsity

Rediff.com17 May 2007

NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul has donated $500,000 to the Carnegie Mellon University in North America for developing an infant Lab Suite in memory of his daughter Ambika.

Kolkata-based film wins Oscar!

Kolkata-based film wins Oscar!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2005

Hershey buys 51% in Godrej Beverages

Hershey buys 51% in Godrej Beverages

Rediff.com3 Apr 2007

North America's confectionery major Hershey Company on Tuesday agreed to form a joint venture with Godrej Beverages and Foods Ltd, in which it would acquire 51 per cent stake, to manufacture and distribute confectionery and beverages in India.

Two Americas football bosses arrested as FIFA corruption scandal deepens

Two Americas football bosses arrested as FIFA corruption scandal deepens

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Switzerland's Federal Office of Justice (FOJ) named the men as Alfredo Hawit of Honduras, acting president of the CONCACAF federation and a FIFA vice-president, and Juan Angel Napout of Paraguay, head of the South American football federation CONMEBOL. CONCACAF administers football in North and Central America and the Caribbean.

Citi chief Prince denies job cut talks

Citi chief Prince denies job cut talks

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Charles Prince, chief executive officer, Citigroup has vehemently denied reports that the banking major is planning to shed thousands of jobs and focus outside North America for growth and termed it as 'press voyeurism'.

World witnessing 4th Covid surge, India must be on guard: Centre

World witnessing 4th Covid surge, India must be on guard: Centre

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

The world is witnessing the fourth surge of the COVID-19 pandemic and India has to be on guard and cannot afford to slacken, said Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan on Friday.

'Deepa Mehta is rightly being celebrated'

'Deepa Mehta is rightly being celebrated'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2007

Devyani Saltzman talks about her mom, and the making of Water.

Good year for the Bachchans abroad

Good year for the Bachchans abroad

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

Eklavya enjyos favourable reviews and a good opening overseas.

Arsenal link up with Colorado Rapids

Arsenal link up with Colorado Rapids

Rediff.com10 Feb 2007

Arsenal are the latest English Premier League club to forge ties across the Atlantic.

Infosys to look beyond US; targets Japan, SA

Infosys to look beyond US; targets Japan, SA

Rediff.com12 Jan 2008

India's second-largest IT services exporter targets Australia, Japan, South Africa.

Present tension

Present tension

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Thanks to India's increasingly open economy, no one there seems to want much from the West any more.

Sikh shooting: FBI, DOJ open civil rights probe

Sikh shooting: FBI, DOJ open civil rights probe

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The Federal Bureau of Investigation along with the US Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the shooting of Deep Rai by a partially-masked gunman, who shouted "go back to your own country".

Bikanervala to open 26 outlets abroad

Bikanervala to open 26 outlets abroad

Rediff.com10 Dec 2005

Looking to increase its footprint globally, traditional Indian cuisine chain Bikanervala is planning to open 26 outlets in North America, Canada, UAE and Nepal by this year end.

COVID-19: Indian-Americans raise funds for relief work

COVID-19: Indian-Americans raise funds for relief work

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

SEWA International, a leading Indian-American non-profit organisation, has so far raised more than $250,000 for its COVID-19 relief efforts. It is using the money to buy personal protective equipment's, in particular facial masks and surgical masks, to donate free to the local law enforcement officials and hospitals in some of the hot spot areas like New York, who have run out of these essential items.

Mira can't wait to start Shantaram

Mira can't wait to start Shantaram

Rediff.com29 Nov 2007

Mira Nair, in New York to release The Namesake on DVD, talks about Shantaram and lots more.

RCom launches two international roaming packs

RCom launches two international roaming packs

Rediff.com31 Mar 2014

It offers a discount of up to 96 per cent on data and and up to 92 per cent on call charges.

Domestic air traffic set to grow at 10%: Airbus

Domestic air traffic set to grow at 10%: Airbus

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Overall, with an above world average traffic growth rate of 5.5 per cent, Asia-Pacific will account for 36 per cent of all new passenger aircraft demand

Resurgence of HIV: 4.3 mn infected in a year

Resurgence of HIV: 4.3 mn infected in a year

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

The global epidemic continues to grow with 2.9 million deaths last year.

Indian-origin Parliamentarians laud N-deal debate

Indian-origin Parliamentarians laud N-deal debate

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

The Parliamentarians of Indian-origin claim the way India has put the nuclear deal on hold has increased respect for India.

The secret of China's success

The secret of China's success

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

i-flex opens centre in New York

i-flex opens centre in New York

Rediff.com15 Mar 2003

Alstom opens engineering centre in Kolkata

Alstom opens engineering centre in Kolkata

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

Alstom Power President Phillippe Joubert told reporters the Salt Lake facility would supply high-value engineering skills to projects executed not only in India, but also in North America and Europe. \n

Capgemini acquires Kanbay for $1.25 bn

Capgemini acquires Kanbay for $1.25 bn

Rediff.com27 Oct 2006

France-based infotech consultancy company Capgemini on Friday acquired US-based Kanbay International for $1.25 billion to accelerate its growth in India and better its position in finance consulting in North America.

Kingfisher in code-sharing pact with Delta

Kingfisher in code-sharing pact with Delta

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

Kingfisher Airlines will carry within the country passengers of Delta Airlines of the United States

Now trade in carbon emissions

Now trade in carbon emissions

Rediff.com21 Sep 2005

Singh is Kinng is a hit abroad too!

Singh is Kinng is a hit abroad too!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

Akshay Kumar's much hyped film Singh is Kinng has raked in Rs 18 crore across India and managed the biggest-ever opening in North America, the UK and the Middle East in the first two days of its release, the production unit claimed.

Ashanti, Larter add zing to Extinction

Ashanti, Larter add zing to Extinction

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

A galaxy of stars descended in the city of Las Vegas, Nevada for the world premiere of Resident Evil: Extinction.