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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

Dharavi's Maleesha, All Of 15, Becomes A Brand Ambassador

Dharavi's Maleesha, All Of 15, Becomes A Brand Ambassador

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Why Mumbai teen Maleesha Kharwa needs to be on your style radar.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Smoke Spiraling From Manipur Not Visible In Delhi?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

There is the problem of regions in the North East being theatre for power-play by nations with borders and influences converging in those parts, which in turn requires a sizable presence of the armed forces, notes Shyam G Menon.

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

2024 May Witness More Natural Disasters

Rediff.com1 Jan 2024

'The Weather Channel argues that India faces the gravest challenge: Climate change-induced health vulnerability.' 'This is an issue often neglected, alerts Claude Arpi: "Prolonged summers, unpredictable rains, floods, droughts, and rising sea levels are the harsh realities of climate change in the country. These factors increase the frequency and severity of illnesses, pushing people into poverty, and forcing migration".'

Infosys BPO wins US Inc award

Infosys BPO wins US Inc award

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

The award was jointly awarded to Infosys BPO and McClatchy, which also publishes Miami Herald.

Global cities of the future: 36 from India!

Global cities of the future: 36 from India!

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

India will contribute 36 global cities by 2025.

Slow start for Google's Android in India

Slow start for Google's Android in India

Rediff.com17 May 2010

Online search giant Google's operating system (OS) for the mobile platform, Android, is fast gaining ground in the US. However, in India, Android trails with a single-digit market share.

Iceland volcano: Over 41,000 passengers stranded

Iceland volcano: Over 41,000 passengers stranded

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

The ministry has asked the airlines to not to "take benefit of the situation" and charge higher fares for the tickets.

'Canada is not reaching out to India'

'Canada is not reaching out to India'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

Canada is not reaching out to India to the extent it could have, said Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Kamal Nath.

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'

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.

The Grudge is scary!

The Grudge is scary!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2004

This Hindi a capella group performed for Obama

This Hindi a capella group performed for Obama

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Desi students Indianise the a capella. Matthew Schneeberger reports.

ICICI Bank's Hari Pandey bags executive award

ICICI Bank's Hari Pandey bags executive award

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Hari Pandey, who founded ICICI Bank in Canada in March 2003, is among the 11 awardees in various categories who would be felicitated at function here on Saturday, ICCC said.

HR outsourcing to touch $25 bn in '07

HR outsourcing to touch $25 bn in '07

Rediff.com10 Nov 2007

Human resource outsourcing services are expected to touch a volume of $25.4 billion by year-end, fuelled mainly by mid-sized North American and European companies, says an Everest Research Institute's Human Resources Outsourcing Annual Report. Growth will also be aided by reduction in transition costs and timeframes by existing suppliers, along with promotion of standardised offerings.

Federer shakes off rust to advance in Toronto

Federer shakes off rust to advance in Toronto

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

Roger Federer launched his North American hardcourt campaign with a workmanlike 7-6, 6-3 win over Argentine Juan Ignacio Chela to move confidently into the third round of the Toronto Masters on Tuesday.

North America's biggest Krishna temple just got holier

North America's biggest Krishna temple just got holier

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

The Guruvaayoorappan temple in Morganville, New Jersey, which is the biggest of its kind in North America, has now turned into a Vrindavan of sorts with the grand opening of a cow sanctuary On the premises.

Vijender rises to No 10 in WBO rankings

Vijender rises to No 10 in WBO rankings

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Vijender Singh broke into the World Boxing Organisation's (WBO) rankings at No 10 after being crowned its Asia Pacific super middleweight champion in Delhi last month.

Manchester United rated as richest club in world

Manchester United rated as richest club in world

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Manchester United has been rated as the most valuable sporting club in the world.

First Look: New Manchester United jersey seeing record demand

First Look: New Manchester United jersey seeing record demand

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

For much of the soccer world a Manchester United jersey is the equivalent of the little black dress, something every fan's wardrobe must have.

My story is an American story, says Nikki Haley at confirmation hearing

My story is an American story, says Nikki Haley at confirmation hearing

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

If confirmed by the US Senate, Haley, 44, would be the first Indian-American to serve in a Cabinet-level position in any presidential administration.

It's shakalaka time in the US!

It's shakalaka time in the US!

Rediff.com14 May 2004

India, a recruitment outsourcing hotspot

India, a recruitment outsourcing hotspot

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

In a bid to cut costs, corporate giants based in the United States and the UK are looking to leverage their recruitment process outsourcing services from emerging market locations like India, a survey says.