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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.

4 Indian-American women racially abused in Texas, told to 'go back'

4 Indian-American women racially abused in Texas, told to 'go back'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Four Indian-American women have been racially abused and smacked by a Mexican-American woman in the United States state of Texas who hurled racist slurs at them that they are 'ruining' America and should 'go back to India'.

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.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

First Covid case may have emerged in China in Oct 2019: Study

First Covid case may have emerged in China in Oct 2019: Study

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

The research, published in the journal PLOS Pathogens on Thursday, suggests that the first case of COVID-19 arose between early October and mid-November, 2019 in China, with the most likely date of origin being November 17.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

'Copa America has been arranged in the US to favour Mexico'

'Copa America has been arranged in the US to favour Mexico'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Wilmar Valdez, the head of Uruguay's football association, says it was a mistake to play the Centenary Copa America in the US.

Current account deficit likely to hit 3-year high at $43.8 billion

Current account deficit likely to hit 3-year high at $43.8 billion

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The country's current account deficit is likely to hit a three-year high of 1.8 per cent or $43.81 billion in FY22, as against a surplus of 0.9 per cent or $23.91 billion in FY21, a report said on Thursday. According to an assessment by India Ratings, the Current Account Deficit (CAD) has moderated to $17.3 billion or 1.96 per cent of GDP in the fourth quarter of FY22 as against $8.2 billion or 1.03 per cent in the year-ago period, and massively down from $23.02 billion or 2.74 per cent in Q3, which was a 13-quarter high. The improvement in the key numbers are due to the remarkable improvement in merchandise exports in FY22, when it grew 42.4 per cent as against a negative 7.5 per cent in the pandemic-hit FY121.

Infosys delivers in-line numbers but why isn't Dalal Street enthused?

Infosys delivers in-line numbers but why isn't Dalal Street enthused?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2018

Panaya drags Q1 profits though revenue improves on the back of large deal wins, good traction in North America.

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.

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.

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

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.

Companies, consumers and citizens

Companies, consumers and citizens

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

Meet Ajay Banga, banking's new star

Meet Ajay Banga, banking's new star

Rediff.com2 Sep 2005

How did an Indian Army brat become one of the most powerful bankers in the world?

Rediff, India Abroad win 4 awards

Rediff, India Abroad win 4 awards

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

The awards have been instituted by the South Asian Journalists Association, and are given annually for excellence in journalism in various categories.

Desi days on the Hollywood marquee

Desi days on the Hollywood marquee

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

It is the first time that a significant number of movies simultaneously showcase Indian origin talent. Some of the films, like The Love Guru, have an actor of Indian origin, in this case Manu Narayan getting his first big break. Other like Brick Lane, a story of immigration angst, adultery and redemption set in London, have a mostly Indian cast.

Camlin forms 100% subsidiary

Camlin forms 100% subsidiary

Rediff.com17 Jan 2003

Camlin Ltd has informed BSE that a 100% subsidiary company under the name & styled as Camlin North America, INC USA, has been incorporated on November 12, 2002.

3 Idiots smashes box office records overseas

3 Idiots smashes box office records overseas

Rediff.com31 Dec 2009

The Aamir Khan-starrer has grossed $21 million in four days across the globe.

Uddhav, Shinde address Shiv Sena foundation day events, attack each other

Uddhav, Shinde address Shiv Sena foundation day events, attack each other

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Both the Shiv Senas - one of Maharashtra Chief minister Eknath Shinde and the other of Uddhav Thackeray - marked their foundation day on Monday, with attack on each other.

Muslim scholars issue fatwa against terrorism

Muslim scholars issue fatwa against terrorism

Rediff.com29 Jul 2005

Scholars said the fatwa is in response to the blasts this month in London and Egypt, and that they wanted the message to reach both non-Muslims who believe that Islam supports terrorism, as well as Muslims in North America and elsewhere.

Love Guru: Un-funniest movie of the year

Love Guru: Un-funniest movie of the year

Rediff.com23 Jun 2008

The tagline for The Love Guru, the Mike Myers comedy which upset some Hindus, said: His Karma Is Huge but bad karma caught up with the $60 million film which had an anemic opening in North America with $14 million.

PepsiCo to acquire juice brand

PepsiCo to acquire juice brand

Rediff.com27 Jul 2007

Nooyi had recently said that the company might make two or more acquisitions outside North America this year to add snacks or drinks it did not already make.

VSNL completes Tyco acquisition

VSNL completes Tyco acquisition

Rediff.com1 Jul 2005

Tatas-owned Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd on Friday completed the acquisition of undersea cable network company Tyco Global Network, a move that would provide VSNL more bandwidth for providing connectivity to carriers and other businesses like IT and BPO.

'My administration fixed rift between US, India'

'My administration fixed rift between US, India'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Bill Clinton was speaking to over 3,000 Indian-American Telugus, who had gathered in the cavernous ballroom of the Washington Convention Center and who gave him a sustained standing ovation at the beginning and end of his remarks.

Card swipe just got faster

Card swipe just got faster

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006