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Mumbai-born Ashley Tellis could be next US envoy to India

Mumbai-born Ashley Tellis could be next US envoy to India

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

Transition sources said Trump is close to selecting 55-year-old Tellis to be the next US envoy to India to replace Richard Verma who was appointed US Ambassador to India by outgoing President Barack Obama in 2015.

Obama appoints MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga to key administration post

Obama appoints MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga to key administration post

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Ajay Banga is one of the nine members of the Commission on Enhancing National Cyber Security.

'What we have achieved in 50 years, we may achieve in the next 30, 40 months'

'What we have achieved in 50 years, we may achieve in the next 30, 40 months'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar expects to see progress in India-US defence relations at the speed of a year per month.

$3 bn foreign investment in Indian stocks since Aug

$3 bn foreign investment in Indian stocks since Aug

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

'The good news is that money continues to flow into India-focussed offshore funds.'

Infrastructure? Tap public-private funds

Infrastructure? Tap public-private funds

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

A United Nations' body has called for greater public and private spending for upgrading critical areas of India's infrastructure, a key driver of the economy, and said a bulk of these investment need to be generated internally.

Jaspreet Bindra is MSN India country manager

Jaspreet Bindra is MSN India country manager

Rediff.com7 Feb 2006

The online service division of Microsoft Corp, MSN on Tuesday appointed Jaspreet Bindra as the country manager of its Indian arm.

Indian employees prefer career advancement to higher pay

Indian employees prefer career advancement to higher pay

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Apart from skill development, employees are considering work-life balance.

IBM's insider in outsourcing

IBM's insider in outsourcing

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Markets rebound to end marginally higher on GST eve

Markets rebound to end marginally higher on GST eve

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

ITC, Sun Pharma, Cipla and Tata Steel were top gainers on BSE Sensex

How Satyam will be a one-stop shop

How Satyam will be a one-stop shop

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

AIDS counselling, online

AIDS counselling, online

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

A portal aims to answer queries, allay fears and provide help on HIV/AIDS.

How the Budget could improve the lot of Indian cities

How the Budget could improve the lot of Indian cities

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

There has been a welcome focus on fundamental reforms, time-bound programmes that fix accountability and the use of technology. The upcoming Budget could build on these initiatives, says Abhas Jha.

The daunting tasks facing Suresh Prabhu

The daunting tasks facing Suresh Prabhu

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Mr Prabhu has a big challenge ahead in implementing trade reforms to regain the lost export momentum, says Jayanta Roy.

AI Express among 3 target operators for new 737 MAX: Boeing

AI Express among 3 target operators for new 737 MAX: Boeing

Rediff.com30 Oct 2013

Air India Express along with SpiceJet and Jet Airways is one of the three main targets for Boeing in the country as it promotes its new 737 MAX aircraft, which is scheduled to enter commercial operations in 2017.

Hyderabad is a hub of growth

Hyderabad is a hub of growth

Rediff.com2 May 2006

1st Delhi-Chicago direct flight from Nov 17

1st Delhi-Chicago direct flight from Nov 17

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

American Airlines, the world's largest airline, on Friday, signed a code-share agreement with Air Sahara for its daily nonstop service between Chicago O'Hare International Airport and New Delhi

DHL-Transmile tie up

DHL-Transmile tie up

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

Express services provider DHL on Friday announced a tie-up with Malaysia-based air express operator Transmile, which will help it deliver consignments from south India to the US in just two days.

China Connection? Hunt on to find COVID-19's origins

China Connection? Hunt on to find COVID-19's origins

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Clearly,Trump will have a serious problem if it transpires that COVID-19's grandma, grandpa and great grandpa are actually domiciled in the US, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Djokovic wins his first Japan Open; Osaka takes 2nd Asian title

Djokovic wins his first Japan Open; Osaka takes 2nd Asian title

Rediff.com6 Oct 2019

It was a triumphant return to the tour for Djokovic

Is Pakistan a friend or foe? US lawmakers to debate

Is Pakistan a friend or foe? US lawmakers to debate

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Tired of the alleged "double game" being played by Islamabad, American lawmakers have announced to hold a Congressional hearing next week to discuss whether Pakistan is a "friend or foe" of the US in the war on terror.

'India's divider in chief': PM on Time magazine cover

'India's divider in chief': PM on Time magazine cover

Rediff.com10 May 2019

The article also said that the opposition Congress party has little to offer other than the dynastic principle.

Novell goes vernacular with Linux

Novell goes vernacular with Linux

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

Satyam to hire 2,500 in China

Satyam to hire 2,500 in China

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

Satyam Computer Services expects to boost its headcount to 3,000 in China, where it plans to open its fourth development centre, and is also looking at acquisitions in Japan.

ITC, Kingfisher win PAWTA awards

ITC, Kingfisher win PAWTA awards

Rediff.com10 Mar 2006

Indian companies stole the show at the annual Pacific Area Writers Travel Association Awards at the ITB Berlin tourism fair in Berlin on Friday, with hospitality majors, ITC hotels, The Taj Group of Hotels and Kingfisher Airlines winning major honour

Outsourcing will grow: Study

Outsourcing will grow: Study

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

Sensex, Nifty end in the red

Sensex, Nifty end in the red

Rediff.com16 Jun 2017

Pharma was the top losing index amid worries about their earnings outlook with Lupin down over 4%

Connaught Place is world's 9th most expensive office location

Connaught Place is world's 9th most expensive office location

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Mumbai's Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), which houses the offices of some of the biggest banks in the country, however, slipped to 26th position from the 16th position.

Nirav Modi to appear for remand hearing via videolink from jail on Friday

Nirav Modi to appear for remand hearing via videolink from jail on Friday

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

During the course of the hearing last month, it emerged that Modi had made death threats to witnesses and also attempted to destroy evidence such as mobile phones and a server holding "material critical to the fraud".

Markets pare intraday gains; Sensex, Nifty end flat

Markets pare intraday gains; Sensex, Nifty end flat

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

Tata Motors (down 1.7%) was the top loser on Sensex and Nifty, while Lupin (1.6%) gained the most.

Sports Shorts: Wozniacki finally wins title after seven attempts this year

Sports Shorts: Wozniacki finally wins title after seven attempts this year

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Deloitte to up India headcount to 12,000 by 2010

Deloitte to up India headcount to 12,000 by 2010

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

Global professional services organisation, Deloitte Touch Thomatsu on Wednesday said it would increase its headcount in India to 12,000 by 2010 from the current 7,500.

US firm to hire 250 employees in India

US firm to hire 250 employees in India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2005

New Jersey-based Torry Harris Business Solutions, a leading provider of services in the middleware technology space, on Wednesday said it is planning to hire 250 professionals in India by the third quarter of the calendar year 2006.

India, Singapore agree to deepen economic and defence ties

India, Singapore agree to deepen economic and defence ties

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

Modi hailed the close defence cooperation between the two countries and welcomed the completion of the logistics agreement between the two navies.

NIIT to hire 100 more in Singapore

NIIT to hire 100 more in Singapore

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005