News for 'North America'

FIFA World Cup: How Messi changed soccer in North America

FIFA World Cup: How Messi changed soccer in North America

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

The study, covering audience trends across the three host nations, found that Lionel Messi's debut for Inter Miami CF in the 2023 Leagues Cup drove a 173% leap in linear viewership compared with the tournament average.

Cipla Q1 net profit drops 39% to Rs 785.55 crore, North America sales down

Cipla Q1 net profit drops 39% to Rs 785.55 crore, North America sales down

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Homegrown pharma major Cipla Ltd reported a 39 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 785.55 crore in the first quarter ended June 2026, primarily due to a dip in sales in the North American market and higher expenses.

Mongolia: AI's new shortcut to North America to cut Pak costs

Mongolia: AI's new shortcut to North America to cut Pak costs

Rediff.com13 May 2025

Besides, the carrier is having a technical stop in Kolkata for some of the North America flights from Delhi, they added.

Hindu temple vandalised with bricks in US

Hindu temple vandalised with bricks in US

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

A Hindu temple in Ohio, the Swaminarayan Hindu Temple Vadthaldham, was vandalised with bricks, shattering windows. US advocacy groups, including the Hindu American Foundation and the Coalition of Hindus of North America, have condemned the alleged hate crime, which occurred just before Hindu Heritage Month and Navaratri celebrations, calling for swift action and public condemnation from authorities.

'Anti-Hindu rhetoric is at an alarming level in America'

'Anti-Hindu rhetoric is at an alarming level in America'

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Top US lawmakers, leaders, and civil society members have strongly condemned an alleged plot to attack a Hindu temple in Illinois. Alexandros Paporakis, 19, was arrested for attempting a mass shooting at the Aurora temple, which failed when his rifle jammed. Indian-American Congressmen and other officials have called for efforts to combat rising anti-Indian and anti-Hindu prejudice in America, highlighting the need to protect minority houses of worship.

HCLTech Study Reveals Wealth Management Firms Unprepared For AI Transition

HCLTech Study Reveals Wealth Management Firms Unprepared For AI Transition

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

A new HCLTech study reveals that 84% of global wealth management firms recognise the need to redesign their operating models for AI, yet less than 10% are prepared for the transition. The report identifies "blind spots" in ambition, execution, and strategy, hindering effective AI implementation and measurable business outcomes.

Fusion CX Eyes Major Growth With AI, Prepares For IPO

Fusion CX Eyes Major Growth With AI, Prepares For IPO

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Customer experience firm Fusion CX is significantly investing in AI-enabled services and data infrastructure, aiming to increase its share in total turnover to 25% within 12-18 months. The company, which reported a turnover of Rs 1,818.13 crore in FY26, is preparing for an IPO of Rs 800-1,000 crore in October, driven by organic growth, acquisitions, and its AI strategy.

Why Shikhar Dhawan is threatening legal action

Why Shikhar Dhawan is threatening legal action

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan has announced he will take legal action against the organisers of the World T20 Continent Cup for using his name as a participant without his permission. Dhawan urged media and fans to disregard any unauthorised announcements regarding his involvement in the tournament, which is scheduled for December in Hong Kong.

French FA withdraws support for Infantino's FIFA re-election bid

French FA withdraws support for Infantino's FIFA re-election bid

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

The French Football Federation has announced it is withdrawing its support for Gianni Infantino's bid for re-election as FIFA president, following widespread criticism over his abandoned proposal to sell a stake in FIFA competitions.

TCS tweaks leadership, Suresh Muthuswami made chairman, North America

TCS tweaks leadership, Suresh Muthuswami made chairman, North America

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

IT major Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has made changes to its leadership roles in North America. As part of the changes Suresh Muthuswami has been elevated to the role of chairman, North America, said sources in the know. This is one of the most significant leadership changes the company has announced for the region. The reason for the changes in the North American region, the largest in terms of revenue for TCS, is because Surya Kant who has been at the helm of North America for the past 16 years is stepping down by the end of the fiscal year, as he retires.

Trump announces deal for 'permanent US control' over Greenland

Trump announces deal for 'permanent US control' over Greenland

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Trump has announced an 'Infinite Life' agreement with Denmark and Greenland, claiming it grants the United States permanent control over security and the ability to prevent adversaries from establishing a military presence or making sensitive investments on the strategically vital Arctic island.

CONCACAF Rejects FIFA's World Cup Stake Sale Plan

CONCACAF Rejects FIFA's World Cup Stake Sale Plan

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

CONCACAF, the regional football bloc for North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, has rejected FIFA's proposal to sell a stake in the World Cup, citing deep concerns over a lack of due process and transparency.

31-year-old Goldy Brar: FBI's most wanted fugitive carrying $1 mn bounty

31-year-old Goldy Brar: FBI's most wanted fugitive carrying $1 mn bounty

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Satinderjeet Singh, alias Goldy Brar, a former petty criminal from Punjab, has escalated to become a leader of transnational organised crime and is now featured on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. The FBI has offered a USD 1 million reward for information leading to his arrest, citing his alleged involvement in assassinations, extortions, and trafficking of narcotics and weapons across the US and Canada. Brar is also linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, designated an "individual terrorist" by India, and accused of orchestrating the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.

AM Intelligence To Invest Over $20 Billion In AI Data Centres

AM Intelligence To Invest Over $20 Billion In AI Data Centres

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

AI infrastructure firm AM Intelligence announced plans to invest over USD 20 billion in the next 15 months to significantly expand its data centre capacity, including firm orders for 20,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs. This expansion will bring its total capacity to 100 Megawatt initially, with a broader goal of 1 GW of compute-as-a-service capacity globally, establishing it as a major buyer of advanced AI hardware.

Lamine Yamal: 'I deserve Ballon d'Or this year'

Lamine Yamal: 'I deserve Ballon d'Or this year'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal believes his World Cup success with Spain and LaLiga title with Barcelona should give him the advantage over Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe in the race for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.

Ratan Tata confirms JLR's North America plan

Ratan Tata confirms JLR's North America plan

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

JLR yet to decide on the exact location.

Forlan's plan to rebuild Uruguay before India clash

Forlan's plan to rebuild Uruguay before India clash

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Uruguay head coach Diego Forlan discusses the team's recent World Cup group-stage exits, emphasising the need for calm and confidence in rebuilding the squad. He highlights his philosophy of hard work, adaptability, and playing good football, while acknowledging the pressure of managing a national team with a rich history. Forlan also reflects on his initial games as coach and the importance of team cohesion.

Abhishek scores in North America

Abhishek scores in North America

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

'China's Biggest Threat Is Not America, But The Dalai Lama'

'China's Biggest Threat Is Not America, But The Dalai Lama'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

'I know China will implode. It is scientifically impossible for China to control a nation through the barrel of a gun.'

Gangster Goldy Brar in FBI's 10 most wanted list with $1mn bounty

Gangster Goldy Brar in FBI's 10 most wanted list with $1mn bounty

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The FBI has placed gangster Satinderjeet Singh, known as Goldy Brar, on its Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list, offering a USD 1 million reward for his alleged involvement in the Lawrence Bishnoi Organized Crime Group's violent activities across North America.

12 Reasons To Love Ireland

12 Reasons To Love Ireland

Rediff.com12 hours ago

And plan your trip to the Republic.

India, 163 other nations back UN's 'Correct the World map' move; US opposes

India, 163 other nations back UN's 'Correct the World map' move; US opposes

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution, backed by India, to correct the world map for a more accurate representation of continental landmasses. The resolution addresses the distortions caused by the widely used Mercator projection, which minimises the perceived sizes of regions like Africa, Latin America, and South Asia, promoting an unbalanced global view. India supports the move towards more accurate cartographic practices, specifically endorsing broader use of Equal Area map projections.

Seriously Good Eggs

Seriously Good Eggs

Rediff.com4 days ago

Every time you step into the kitchen it's quite possible to create a version of eggs that's far tastier than the last time you made eggs.

CC2C disappoints in North America

CC2C disappoints in North America

Rediff.com19 Jan 2009

The much-hyped film -- the first Hindi movie produced by Warner Bros -- grossed an unspectacular $650,000 from the 130 theatres it was released in North America.

Infosys arm chief Lax Gopisetty missing in Nepal flash-floods

Infosys arm chief Lax Gopisetty missing in Nepal flash-floods

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

Infosys has confirmed that Lax Gopisetty, chief of its subsidiary Infosys Public Services, is unreachable following devastating floods in Nepal. Gopisetty was visiting the region personally, and Infosys is working with agencies and his family to ensure his safety. The Ministry of External Affairs also reported hundreds of Indians missing or stranded due to the floods, with India offering assistance to Nepal.

North America goes into raptures over full solar eclipse

North America goes into raptures over full solar eclipse

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The total solar eclipse of 2024 was a historic celestial event because it won't be visible across the contiguous US again until August 2044 and an annular eclipse -- which happens when the Moon can't completely blocks the Sun-- won't appear across this part of the world again until 2046.

Danish FA chief renews calls for Infantino to step down, cites lack of answers on commercial deal

Danish FA chief renews calls for Infantino to step down, cites lack of answers on commercial deal

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Danish FA President Jesper Moller has renewed calls for FIFA President Gianni Infantino to step down, citing FIFA's refusal to answer 'critical questions' regarding its abandoned proposal to sell commercial stakes in tournaments.

Which Indian City Had More Than 1 Lakh People In The 1700s?

Which Indian City Had More Than 1 Lakh People In The 1700s?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

An urban map of the largest cities in the world, by population, in the early 1700s looked almost empty by today's standards.

Infantino on course to survive FIFA vote as opponents explore new battle plan

Infantino on course to survive FIFA vote as opponents explore new battle plan

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Infantino appears to have enough global support to secure re-election, forcing opponents without a credible challenger to consider shifting from defeating him to curbing presidential powers.

Davis Cup Captain Rohit Rajpal Hints At Resignation, Eyes AITA Presidency

Davis Cup Captain Rohit Rajpal Hints At Resignation, Eyes AITA Presidency

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Rohit Rajpal, India's Davis Cup captain, has hinted at stepping down from his role despite his contract running until 2026, stating that "every good thing comes to an end." He expressed readiness to ensure a smooth transition for his successor and believes a new captain could offer fresh perspectives. Rajpal also outlined his vision for Indian tennis, which includes a player-centric approach and a bid for the AITA presidency, aiming to develop talent and bring major international tournaments back to India.

Diabetes in India worries North America

Diabetes in India worries North America

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

There is a growing concern amongst the medical community in India that if unchecked, India is likely to have 30 million diabetics by 2015 -- equivalent to diabetics in the rest of the world.

Dhoom 3 debuts on North America Top Ten

Dhoom 3 debuts on North America Top Ten

Rediff.com23 Dec 2013

The film looks poised to break My Name Is Khan records overseas.

LaLiga: Barcelona secure first home win of season against Athletic Bilbao

LaLiga: Barcelona secure first home win of season against Athletic Bilbao

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Raphinha and Fermin Lopez scored for Barcelona in their 2-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao at the Camp Nou, marking their first home win of the LaLiga season and putting them level on points at the top of the table.

Hindu Outfit's Visit Provokes Eiffel Staff Strike

Hindu Outfit's Visit Provokes Eiffel Staff Strike

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Eiffel Tower employees launched a strike, leading to the iconic landmark's closure, after allegations surfaced that female staff were asked to vacate their posts during a visit by the Hindu religious organisation BAPS.

Cape Verde's World Cup sensation Vozinha signs for Colo-Colo

Cape Verde's World Cup sensation Vozinha signs for Colo-Colo

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Cape Verde's veteran goalkeeper Vozinha, who gained social media fame during the World Cup, has arrived in Chile to join Colo-Colo on a six-month contract, with an option for a one-year extension.

FIFA U-turn! Infantino scraps World Cup stake sale

FIFA U-turn! Infantino scraps World Cup stake sale

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino announced on Friday that the world soccer's governing body has abandoned its controversial plans to sell a stake in the World Cup to private investors, following widespread backlash from major confederations and internal dissent.

Xi concludes US visit, says talks with Trump added 'new substance' to ties

Xi concludes US visit, says talks with Trump added 'new substance' to ties

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded his three-day visit to the US, stating that his discussions with President Donald Trump had injected "new substance" into the China-US relationship. Both leaders expressed optimism for future cooperation, with agreements reached on certain trade goods and discussions held on AI capabilities.

Remember These Images From 25 Years Ago?

Remember These Images From 25 Years Ago?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

As younger generations grow up without personal memories of 9/11, the 25th anniversary serves as a powerful reminder of loss, resilience, bravery and America's enduring promise to never forget.

Citi sells Diners Club North America biz

Citi sells Diners Club North America biz

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

The company, however, did not disclose the financial details of the deal.