News for 'North American'

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.

Nehru: The Man Who Knew No Fear

Nehru: The Man Who Knew No Fear

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

On Jawaharlal Nehru's 134th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra recounts incidents where the first prime minister showed exemplary courage, bravery and integrity.

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.

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.

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.

India, Pak came close to a nuclear war post-Balakot: Pompeo

India, Pak came close to a nuclear war post-Balakot: Pompeo

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

'As one might expect, he believed the Indians were preparing their nuclear weapons for deployment. It took us a few hours - and remarkably good work by our teams on the ground in New Delhi and Islamabad - to convince each side that the other was not preparing for nuclear war'

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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.

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

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.

The Tragic Face Of Showbiz

The Tragic Face Of Showbiz

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Television actor Tunisha Sharma was founding hanging on the sets of a serial in Mumbai on December 24, one more instance of a showbiz aspirant allegedly taking the extreme step.

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.

Ange becomes first Australian in the Premier League to...

Ange becomes first Australian in the Premier League to...

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Tottenham Hotspur have appointed former Celtic coach Ange Postecoglou as their new manager on a four-year contract.

China our only competitor with intent to reshape international order: Blinken

China our only competitor with intent to reshape international order: Blinken

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Blinken also underlined that diplomacy is the only way to definitively end the Russian conflict in Ukraine.

India abstains on Russian resolution against Ukraine at UNSC

India abstains on Russian resolution against Ukraine at UNSC

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

India has abstained on yet another resolution involving Ukraine, this time a motion sponsored by Russia at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) that sought to establish a commission to investigate claims by Moscow that the United States and Ukraine are carrying out 'military biological activities' in laboratories in Ukraine in violation of the biological weapons convention.

Is Xi Losing Control Over Power?

Is Xi Losing Control Over Power?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Two of Xi Jinping's chosen officials have disappeared from view, an indication of turmoil in Xi's government, months after he installed a collection of loyalist leaders in his cabinet, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

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.

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.

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.'

Young American voters hold key to White House

Young American voters hold key to White House

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

More than eight million young people who voted early or absentee in the 2020 elections.

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.

Chicago is building up an appetite for Indian food

Chicago is building up an appetite for Indian food

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

While Italian and Chinese food are also well-liked, Indian food is becoming a favourite in the city that has many popular and top-notch restaurants.

Russia responds to US sanctions, expels 755 American diplomats

Russia responds to US sanctions, expels 755 American diplomats

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

The number of American diplomats in the US Embassy in Moscow and its four consulates across the country should be reduced to 455 by September 1, which is the same as the number of Russian diplomats currently serving in the US.

Patel plays a lot like Sehwag: Ponting

Patel plays a lot like Sehwag: Ponting

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Australia skipper Ricky Ponting was impressed with Hiral Patel's blazing 45-ball 54-run innings and compared the Canada opener with Indian swashbuckler Virender Sehwag.

Miss Universe: Who Did Divita Rai Lose To?

Miss Universe: Who Did Divita Rai Lose To?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

At 28, R'Bonney Nola Gabriel is the oldest contestant from the USA to win the title, an age limit she says she would like to change.

Brendon McCullum eases Kiwis into last 8

Brendon McCullum eases Kiwis into last 8

Rediff.com13 Mar 2011

New Zealand booked their passage in the World Cup quarter-finals from Group A after Brendon McCullum set up a 97-run victory over Canada with a chanceless century at the Wankhede stadium in Mumbai on Sunday.

Borges to take on Agrotech with instant popcorns

Borges to take on Agrotech with instant popcorns

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Borges has already launched the microwave variant under the Popitas brand in June this year.