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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.

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.

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.

Top US official to visit Israel for hostage release negotiations: Report

Top US official to visit Israel for hostage release negotiations: Report

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

After his visit to Brussels, McGurk will visit Israel where he is slated to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defence Minister Yoav Gallant and senior security and intelligence officials.

What Are Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo Doing In Kerala?

What Are Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo Doing In Kerala?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

FIFA tweeted a picture of the cutouts, saying 'World Cup fever has hit Kerala'.

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.

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.

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.

'We couldn't imagine this 15 years ago'

'We couldn't imagine this 15 years ago'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

'At the heart of the strategic relationship between our countries are economic ties.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Shouts of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram'

Shouts of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A lady in a white salwar suit leads the chants of people holding both Indian and US flags.

'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.

Artificial rain not a sustainable solution to pollution crisis: Experts

Artificial rain not a sustainable solution to pollution crisis: Experts

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The sustainable impact of this process is under scrutiny, Tripathi added.

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.'

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.

India-American is mayor of upscale NY village

India-American is mayor of upscale NY village

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Harvinder S Anand, who graduated as a chemical engineer from Punjab University, Chandigarh, is the president of Royce International, a multi-national corporation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Russia conducts joint air drill with NORAD

Russia conducts joint air drill with NORAD

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

The exercise under the codename Vigilant Eagle, was carried out between August 6-11 under a cooperative military agreement between Russia and the US, which tasks NORAD, the bi-national US and Canadian command, and the Russian Air Force to conduct a live-flying exercise for up to five days, RIA Novosti reported.

Canada solve batting woes to defeat Kenya

Canada solve batting woes to defeat Kenya

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Jimmy Hansra hit a career-best 74 as Canada notched up their second win in the World Cup history after defeating Kenya by five wickets in a group A clash at Feroze Shah Kotla stadium on Monday.

Images: Taibu, Price help Zimbabwe outclass Canada

Images: Taibu, Price help Zimbabwe outclass Canada

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Images from the World Cup match between Zimbabwe and Canada, played in Nagpur on Monday.

Portsmouth end nightmare US tour

Portsmouth end nightmare US tour

Rediff.com25 Jul 2010

With scarcely any sleep, in sweltering heat and after losing their kit, Portsmouth ended a farcical North American pre-season tour on Saturday with a 4-0 drubbing at the hands of Major League Soccer's DC United.

'Campus offers, the real challenge for Infosys'

'Campus offers, the real challenge for Infosys'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

He spoke on key strategies the company is adopting to tide over the rough times.

Canada's 'fearless critic of Islam' threatened

Canada's 'fearless critic of Islam' threatened

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Tarek Fatah, author and founder of the Muslim Canadian Congress, a liberal group he spearheaded when there were moves to introduce Sharia law in the Ontario justice system, withdrew from the North American Muslim Foundation conference February 6 at the last minute.

Health Canada raps Ranbaxy

Health Canada raps Ranbaxy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2009

Ranbaxy has acceded to the request of Health Canada to quarantine drugs produced from its Paonta Sahib facility at Himachal Pradesh, North American country's newspapers reported, highlighting the trouble in store for the Japanese-controlled drug maker. Health Canada is a department of the government of Canada with responsibility for national public health.

Andreev opens Winston-Salem Open with upset

Andreev opens Winston-Salem Open with upset

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Russian Igor Andreev opened the Winston-Salem Open with an upset, blasting by second seeded Austrian Jurgen Melzer 7-5, 6-3 on Monday to reach the second round of ATP Tour's newest tournament.

Back to drawing board for Murray as US Open nears

Back to drawing board for Murray as US Open nears

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Andy Murray's North American hard court seasons have had blazing starts the last two years winning back-to-back Canadian titles only to see his play cool off at the US Open.