News for 'North America'

Yoga Day: Modi to lead a session at UN headquarters

Yoga Day: Modi to lead a session at UN headquarters

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

In a historic commemoration, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead a yoga session for the first time at United Nations Headquarters in New York on the 9th International Day of Yoga to be celebrated on June 21.

Card swipe just got faster

Card swipe just got faster

Rediff.com12 Jul 2006

'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.

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.

Bharat Forge eyes overseas mart

Bharat Forge eyes overseas mart

Rediff.com25 May 2005

Harold And Kumar 2 scores at the box office

Harold And Kumar 2 scores at the box office

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

Kal Penn, the most prominent actors in Hollywood with Indian roots following Ben Kingsley and Sabu, had a career-first over the weekend as his Harold and Kumar: Escape from Guantanamo Bay became his highest grossing film in a lead role.

Jet unveils overseas expansion plans

Jet unveils overseas expansion plans

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

Unveiling its plans for the newly created hub at Brussels, Jet Airways today said it would operate five flights a day from India to the Belgian capital and provide seamless connections for onward journey to the US and Canada.

US financial major picks i-flex

US financial major picks i-flex

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

BMO Financial Group, a leading financial service provider in North America, has selected i-flex's Reveleus Basel II solution to accelerate its Basel II compliance efforts.

India's image abroad increasingly positive: Survey

India's image abroad increasingly positive: Survey

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

India's image abroad is increasingly being seen in positive light, with most favorable views of the country coming from North America, Asia and Africa, a survey has shown. The positive image of India among the countries tracked by a BBC World Service survey has risen from 38 per cent to 41 per cent whereas the negative views have gone up by a point to 28 per cent.

Wipro, Excelergy ink pact

Wipro, Excelergy ink pact

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

Wipro Technologies and Excelergy Corporation have signed a partnership agreement to jointly market, deploy and integrate the complete line of Excelergy platforms, including the CustomerPoint CIS/CRM solution.

Hyderabad is a hub of growth

Hyderabad is a hub of growth

Rediff.com2 May 2006

Watch Toy Story series in 3D!

Watch Toy Story series in 3D!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

The double package will show the trailer of Toy Story 3 as well, which will also have a 3D version.

Hitch is too dumb!

Hitch is too dumb!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

Gujaratis to hold 3-day meet in NY

Gujaratis to hold 3-day meet in NY

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

Delegates are expected from India, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa and the Middle East.

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.

Jodhaa Akbar may make more money than OSO

Jodhaa Akbar may make more money than OSO

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Jodhaa Akbar grabbed an estimated $1.3 million in North America and $750,000 in the UK.

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.

No heat, no fever, DOA!

No heat, no fever, DOA!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2003

Amu set for release in US

Amu set for release in US

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Amu, the explosive, nerve touching and yet endearing film by Los Angeles-based filmmaker Shonali Bose is finally scheduled for release across North America with a five theater release in Toronto on February 16.

Vadodara to be hub for US IT firm

Vadodara to be hub for US IT firm

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

The company is already planning a second centre in India, most probably on the outskirts of Maharashtra, which would supplement the Vadodara centre.

Qatar Airways cuts fares in time-bound scheme

Qatar Airways cuts fares in time-bound scheme

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The Doha-based airline operates across 145 business and leisure destinations spanning over the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, North America and South America with a fleet of 139 aircraft.

Abhishek beats dad abroad

Abhishek beats dad abroad

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

India's ambitious solar power plans

India's ambitious solar power plans

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

Indian solar power companies now want to light up the domestic market, with a little help from the government, of course.

India as an Ostrich

India as an Ostrich

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

Akshay beats SRK, Salman!

Akshay beats SRK, Salman!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2005

Brand power tells brain what to buy

Brand power tells brain what to buy

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

A new study gauging the brain's response to product branding has found that strong brands elicit strong activity in our brains.

Indians are treated fairly in UK: Lord Patel

Indians are treated fairly in UK: Lord Patel

Rediff.com27 Oct 2007

Lord Adam Patel of the Labour Party in Britain was one among the 15 parliamentarians of Indian origin from Europe and North America who participated in an interactive programme on India and the Doha Development in New Delhi.

Anger Management: Not comic anarchy

Anger Management: Not comic anarchy

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

Red Hat plans India centre

Red Hat plans India centre

Rediff.com24 Jul 2004

Zodiac eyes Swiss, Canada mart

Zodiac eyes Swiss, Canada mart

Rediff.com23 Jul 2004

Reliance Retail to run 7-Eleven convenience stores in India

Reliance Retail to run 7-Eleven convenience stores in India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) on Thursday said it has entered into a Master Franchise agreement with 7-Eleven to run convenience stores in India. The first 7-Eleven store is set to open on Saturday, in Andheri East, Mumbai, RRVL, the retail arm of Reliance Industries Ltd, said. "RRVL, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, 7-India Convenience Retail Limited, has entered into a master franchise agreement with 7-Eleven, Inc (SEI) for the launch of 7-Eleven convenience stores in India," said a joint statement.

Ayesha scores over Rani in Toronto

Ayesha scores over Rani in Toronto

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

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.

Desis in Action

Desis in Action

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006