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Emerging markets keep Coca-Cola bubbling

Emerging markets keep Coca-Cola bubbling

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

However, the world's largest non-alcoholic drinks company said that it remained well-placed to face any slowing in US consumer demand, as it reported results supported by strong international growth.

Weathering Foreign Policy Storms In 2023

Weathering Foreign Policy Storms In 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Foreign policy is always a work in progress and ups and downs are built into foreign policy process. What is permanent is national interest. Hopefully, this year, which will also witness general elections in the country, will also clear clouds in the foreign policy horizon, observes Rup Narayan Das.

Beckham to visit Miami in quest for MLS team ownership

Beckham to visit Miami in quest for MLS team ownership

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Former England captain David Beckham will visit Miami this week as he steps up his interest in owning a new Major League Soccer (MLS) team.

Why Adam Sandler shouldn't do serious

Why Adam Sandler shouldn't do serious

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Funny People, a comedic drama with Sandler leading the cast had a disappointing opening at the US box office.

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

US Open PIX: Raducanu, Rybakina, Osaka crash out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the US Open played at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too.

Indiabulls accuses Veritas analyst of demanding cash

Indiabulls accuses Veritas analyst of demanding cash

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

It has also initiated complaints in Canada against the research firm.

Boston lawyers win South Asian bar award

Boston lawyers win South Asian bar award

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

The South Asian Bar Association of Greater Boston won the 2011 Outstanding Program Award for its 'Know Your Rights' program at the North American South Asian Bar Association annual convention in Los Angeles.

JLR to expand presence in India, China; create 800 jobs

JLR to expand presence in India, China; create 800 jobs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

In 2012, JLR sales were up in every major market, driven by new model introductions and update programmes, the company said in a statement issued at the North American International Motor Show in Detroit.

IN PHOTOS: Bengalis bond in the US

IN PHOTOS: Bengalis bond in the US

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

For three days during the July 4 weekend holidays in United States, the Baltimore Convention Centre in Maryland was transformed into a mini Kolkata.

That's true love! Carry your wife and run

That's true love! Carry your wife and run

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Forget carrying your bride over the threshold. Consider, instead, hauling her over a 278-metre obstacle course and you've got not just a true test of commitment but also the essence of the North American Wife Carrying Championship. Here are glimpses from the competition that tests your love.

Small plane strays into US Prez retreat

Small plane strays into US Prez retreat

Rediff.com3 Jul 2011

The United States scrambled a F-15 fighter jet and intercepted a two-seat civilian plane flying into restricted airspace over Camp David where President Barack Obama and family were holidaying.

Trump nominates Indian-American to top judicial post

Trump nominates Indian-American to top judicial post

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Amul Thapar, 47, had become in 2007 the first South Asian Article III judge when he was appointed as a US District Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

AMAZING PHOTOS: Great lake on Jupiter's icy moon

AMAZING PHOTOS: Great lake on Jupiter's icy moon

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Scientists have discovered what appears to be a body of liquid water as vast as the volume of the North American Great Lakes locked inside the icy shell of Jupiter's moon Europa, suggesting a potential new habitat for life.

Apollo Tyres to roll out of Hungary

Apollo Tyres to roll out of Hungary

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Apollo tyres lines up Rs 1,160 cr investment to set up manufacturing unit in Hungary to produce passenger car radials.

Chelsea to feature in MLS All-Star game

Chelsea to feature in MLS All-Star game

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Chelsea will be the opponent in this year's Major League Soccer All-Star game, the North American league said on Wednesday.

Iran the 'next North Korea', India should re-think ties: Haley

Iran the 'next North Korea', India should re-think ties: Haley

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Her remarks assume significance as they come after the US told India and other countries to cut oil imports from Iran to "zero" by November 4 or face sanctions, making it clear that there would be no waivers to anyone.

Kvitova overcomes wobble, Li Na to claim Montreal title

Kvitova overcomes wobble, Li Na to claim Montreal title

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Petra Kvitova overcame a mid-match slump to claim her first title of the season with a 7-5, 2-6, 6-3 victory over China's Li Na in the Montreal Cup on Monday.

Stunning solar cars around the world

Stunning solar cars around the world

Rediff.com25 Jan 2012

Solar-powered cars have ushered in a revolution in the transport sector.

Man City set to sell Tevez to Corinthians

Man City set to sell Tevez to Corinthians

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Manchester City have agreed to sell Carlos Tevez to Brazilian side Corinthians although a fee for the 27-year-old has yet to be finalised, City's manager Roberto Mancini said on Monday.

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Amul Thapar becomes second Indian-American judge of US Court of Appeals

Rediff.com26 May 2017

Trump nominated Thapar for the 6th US Circuit Court of Appeals.

Ranbaxy gets Canada nod to market cholesterol drug

Ranbaxy gets Canada nod to market cholesterol drug

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

The company's Canadian subsidiary Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals -- Canada Inc has received final approval from TPD to manufacture and market Ran-Simvastatin tablets, the Gurgaon-headquartered pharma major said in a statement. The approval for Ran-Simvastatin tablets, which are used as a lipid metabolism regulator, is in the strength of 5, 10, 20, 40 and 80 mg.

Canada woos Indian firms

Canada woos Indian firms

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

Greater Toronto region of Canada on Thursday invited Indian companies to invest there as the area offered access to the North American Free Trade Area and provided superior infrastructure and skilled workers.

Dhoom 2 rocks the US

Dhoom 2 rocks the US

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

Hrithik Roshan's latest could beat Shah Rukh Khan's Don.

Indian cars' share to go up

Indian cars' share to go up

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

Asian vehicle brands, including Indian, will increase their global market share significantly in the next five years as customers shift their preferences from North American and European manufacturers, according to a new survey.

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

'Will use military force if we must': US warns North Korea over nuke test

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The US also blasted China and Russia for not joining hands with the international community in their efforts to combat the North Korean threat.

Change, before you are forced to

Change, before you are forced to

Rediff.com10 May 2006

We hope to bring in more services that are relevant to the talent in India.

Salaam hits US jackpot

Salaam hits US jackpot

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

Salaam-E-Ishq, which opened to a lukewarm response in India, has dethroned Guru over the weekend grossing nearly $1 million in 80 theatres across North America.

Abhishek becomes a superstar in US, UK

Abhishek becomes a superstar in US, UK

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

The actor's new film Guru has become a hit in India and abroad.

Taibu, Price make short work of Canada

Taibu, Price make short work of Canada

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

A devastating opening spell from left-arm spinner Ray Price spurred Zimbabwe to a crushing 175-run victory over Canada in their World Cup Group A match on Monday.

When I Met India's First Miss World

When I Met India's First Miss World

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Miss World 2024 will be crowned in India soon. Long before Aishwarya Rai and Priyanka Chopra, Yukta Mukhey and Diana Hayden, a beautiful woman from Bombay was crowned Miss World. In 1966. Reita Faria was India's first Miss World. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/ Rediff.com met the 80 year old in Dublin recently, still as elegant, still as attractive as she was all those years ago.

Hockey Pro League: India thrash France 5-0

Hockey Pro League: India thrash France 5-0

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Olympic bronze medallist India began their FIH Pro League Hockey campaign with a bang as they thrashed France 5-0 in a thoroughly dominant display in Potchefstroom, South Africa, on Tuesday.

China Is Net Gainer In Ukraine War

China Is Net Gainer In Ukraine War

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The unalloyed truth about the Ukraine-Russia conflict is that it is a war that Russia cannot lose and Ukraine cannot win, observes Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

US students shunning computer sciences

US students shunning computer sciences

Rediff.com24 May 2005

The rapidly shrinking number of American undergraduates signing up for computer degrees has prompted concern among high-tech companies that soon there won't be enough skilled workers to meet the demand.

M&M remains non-committal on US launch

M&M remains non-committal on US launch

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

The Scorpio-based pick-ups, engineered by M&M specifically for the US market, were set to reach North American shores three years ago, but launch dates were postponed more than thrice thereafter before the company's marketing and distribution partner Global Vehicles Inc filed a lawsuit against it for the delay.

In Putin and Russia, Xi sees counterweight to US, Nato influence: White House

In Putin and Russia, Xi sees counterweight to US, Nato influence: White House

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The statement by John Kirby, national security council coordinator for strategic communications at the White House, came as Putin hosted the Chinese leader.

The Flying Hero of the 1971 War

The Flying Hero of the 1971 War

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon is the only Indian Air Force warrior to be decorated with the Param Vir Chakra. 'My admiration for his gallant action remains undiminished,' says M P Anil Kumar. 'It was not his day, yet he made it his own.'

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

India is one of the few countries in the region that enjoys good relations with both Israel and Saudi Arabia, and IMEC would allow it to recreate the old Spice Route to Europe. All this is in jeopardy now, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Canadian GP dropped from 2009 calendar

Canadian GP dropped from 2009 calendar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

The Canadian Grand Prix has been dropped from the 2009 Formula One calendar with the season remaining at 18 races.