News for 'Ron'

'India offers stunning opportunities to US cos'

'India offers stunning opportunities to US cos'

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Ron Somers, president of the US India Business Council said with the US economy emerging from a devastating global recession, it was fortunate for the country to have India as a "vigorous trading partner".

Teen accused of live-streaming rape on Twitter's app

Teen accused of live-streaming rape on Twitter's app

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Lonina used the Periscope app to livestream the assault, said to have occurred on February 27 in the city of Colombus.

'US nuke firms want a level playing field'

'US nuke firms want a level playing field'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2010

The delay in the Nuclear Liability Bill, which has faced vehement protests by the Opposition in Parliament, has become a worrying factor for United States business and industry circles.

India most open to talks on Doha round: Kirk

India most open to talks on Doha round: Kirk

Rediff.com5 Aug 2010

India is most open to dialogue on the Doha round and trade negotiations among all major emerging markets, a top Obama Administration official has told the US lawmakers.

Man who harvested 100 mn Facebook data speaks!

Man who harvested 100 mn Facebook data speaks!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2010

Ron Bowes, a security consultant, used a piece of code to scan Facebook profiles, collecting data not hidden by the user's privacy settings.

Rao downplays nuke bill delay; US firms dismayed

Rao downplays nuke bill delay; US firms dismayed

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

The uncertainty over the fate of the Civil Nuclear Liability Bill in Parliament has caused a considerable amount of concern to members of the United States-India Business Council, as some of them had lobbied feverishly in the US Congress to get the agreement approved.USIBC President Ron Somers voiced his concerns at an interaction with Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao, during her six-day visit to the United States

US, India ink framework for trade ties

US, India ink framework for trade ties

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

Over the past five years, US-India trade has more than doubled and the US continues to be India's largest trading partner -- if goods and services are counted -- a total bilateral trade standing at $65.9 billion in 2009.

'India, China must act for Doha deal'

'India, China must act for Doha deal'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Noting that Obama Administration is fundamentally committed to developmental premise of Doha Round, US Trade Representative Ron Kirk has said that advanced developing countries like China and India need to come in the same spirit as the United States for its success.

India, US to sign pact for boosting trade

India, US to sign pact for boosting trade

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma and the US Trade Representative Ron Kirk would sign the India-US Trade Policy Forum Framework for cooperation on trade and investment in Washington on March 17.

India's new farm laws will empower farmers: Israeli envoy

India's new farm laws will empower farmers: Israeli envoy

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

The Israeli ambassador said the efficiency of the agriculture sector as a whole will increase with the new legislations and consumers will also enjoy better and fresh crops.

Doha talks: US hopeful of Indian help

Doha talks: US hopeful of Indian help

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

The Obama administration has not received any specific assurances from India that it will help carry the developing countries with it to help successfully complete the stalled Doha Development Agenda, but the fact that New Delhi is hosting the World Trade Organization ministerial meeting exudes optimism in this regard, US Trade Representative Ron Kirk has acknowledged

India asks the US to amend Border security bill

India asks the US to amend Border security bill

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The provisions of the border security bill, which allows massive increase in the fees on categories of H-1B and L1 visas, is discriminatory against the Indian companies, India has said and asked the United States to amend it.

McLaren's Button quashes retirement rumours, set to race in 2016

McLaren's Button quashes retirement rumours, set to race in 2016

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Button said he was confident the team would overcome its "current difficulties" to achieve great successes in the future.

McLaren aim to overtake Ferrari as top F1 brand

McLaren aim to overtake Ferrari as top F1 brand

Rediff.com24 Jul 2010

McLaren aim to overtake glamour team Ferrari as Formula One's leading brand within the next 20 years, team principal Martin Whitmarsh said.

Minerals' export: US drags China to WTO

Minerals' export: US drags China to WTO

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

There 'appears to be a conscious policy to create unfair preferences for Chinese industries by making raw materials cheaper for China's companies to get, and goods more economical for them to produce, US Trade Representative Ron Kirk said on Tuesday. The European Union has filed a similar complaint with the WTO.

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are engaged

Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez are engaged

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

The singer announced the news on Instagram with a pic of her gorgeous ring.

Harry Potter's 100 million pound goodbye

Harry Potter's 100 million pound goodbye

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Harry Potter is all set to bid adieu to his fans in the final version of the series -- Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows, which was made on the humongous budget of 100 million pounds.

Israel's Julia Roberts in Angels & Demons

Israel's Julia Roberts in Angels & Demons

Rediff.com15 May 2009

When acclaimed-director Ron Howard's Angels & Demons releases in India two weeks on May 29, audiences here will get their first taste of actress Ayelet Zurer.

Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Kobe Bryant, one of the NBA's all-time greatest players whose international stardom transcended basketball, was killed at age 41 on Sunday in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others on board, officials said.

Button hits back at Lauda comments

Button hits back at Lauda comments

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Jenson Button hit back at Niki Lauda on Saturday after the Austrian Formula One great suggested the driver had told him he wanted to stay at McLaren next year and any uncertainty was about money.

Headley, Knott enter cricket's Hall of Fame

Headley, Knott enter cricket's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Two greats of the game, George Headley and Alan Knott, were formally inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame during the second ODI between England and Australia at Lord's, London on Sunday

Delhi blast could be a 'terror attack': Israeli envoy

Delhi blast could be a 'terror attack': Israeli envoy

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

'All options are there on the table. Yesterday when this terror attack was conducted, we celebrated the 29th anniversary of the full establishment of diplomatic relations between Israel and India, exactly yesterday. So, it may not be a coincidence but all options are being investigated'

Harry Potter to appear naked in next film

Harry Potter to appear naked in next film

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Radcliffe has appeared naked before, on stage during productions of Equus at London's West End and New York's Broadway, but this will be a first for him on screen.

Pantelic hat-trick sees Ajax speed past Vitesse

Pantelic hat-trick sees Ajax speed past Vitesse

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Marko Pantelic struck a hat-trick to help Ajax Amsterdam thrash Vitesse Arnhem 5-1 in the Dutch league on Sunday, while Feyenoord also enjoyed a good away win, 2-0 at ADO Den Haag.

Ajax hit five against nine-man Feyenoord

Ajax hit five against nine-man Feyenoord

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

Dutch international Demy de Zeeuw scored twice in Ajax Amsterdam's 5-1 thrashing of arch rivals Feyenoord, who finished with nine men, in the Dutch league on Sunday.

'Accused drove boy for 3 hours before dumping him'

'Accused drove boy for 3 hours before dumping him'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2010

The 23-year-old Indian man, charged over the death of a three-year-old boy, kept him unconscious in the boot of his car and drove around for at least three hours before dumping the toddler in a field north of Melbourne, police said on Sunday.

India keen on resuming Doha talks

India keen on resuming Doha talks

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

India on Monday emphasised the need for resuming talks on the WTO's stalled Doha Round, stating that the negotiating text for global trade can be the staring point for further talks.

Protectionism must be resisted: USIBC

Protectionism must be resisted: USIBC

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Observing that voices of protectionism emanating from the political quarters, is an issue of concern for American businesses, an Indo-US chamber has said it believes that such trends need to be resisted.

'We were clearly superior for the second 45 minutes'

'We were clearly superior for the second 45 minutes'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to lead Real Madrid to a 3-0 win over Olympique Marseille in Champions League Group C on Wednesday.

Meatballs triumph over Jennifer's Body

Meatballs triumph over Jennifer's Body

Rediff.com21 Sep 2009

Megan Fox loses out to a bunch of cartoon characters, at the box office.

The Most Awaited Hollywood Films of 2010

The Most Awaited Hollywood Films of 2010

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Get ready for some more of Harry Potter, Edward Cullins and Alice in Wonderland!

N-biz pie: US Inc fears it may lose out

N-biz pie: US Inc fears it may lose out

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

There is growing concern in the American business and industry circles that despite their feverish lobbying to see the US-India civilian nuclear deal through, they may lose out to the French and the Russians -- who have already been provided sites by India -- while Americans firms wait for India to sign on to the International Convention on Civil Nuclear Liability, which these companies say is vital for them to protect their investments.

USIBC calls for US-India investment pact

USIBC calls for US-India investment pact

Rediff.com6 Mar 2009

Ron Somers, president of the US-India Business Council, has said that the top priority on his organisation's wish list for the Obama Administration is that "we are intent on seeing a bilateral investment treaty executed between our countries."

India created 300,000 jobs in US

India created 300,000 jobs in US

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

"Indian foreign direct investment in the US is more than America's FDI in India."

Musharraf had threatened Benazir, reveals new book

Musharraf had threatened Benazir, reveals new book

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

President Pervez Musharraf had warned slain Benazir Bhutto that her life would be in danger if she did not extend him political cooperation prior to her return to Pakistan, a new book has revealed.Referring to a conversation between Bhutto and Musharraf in September 2007, which was recorded by United States intelligence agencies, Pulitzer Prize winning US journalist Ron Suskind's book The Way of the World, has disclosed the President's veiled threat to the former premier.

US state sues China on coronavirus handling

US state sues China on coronavirus handling

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'The Chinese government lied to the world about the danger and contagious nature of COVID-19, silenced whistleblowers, and did little to stop the spread of the disease'

Cast gets ready for sixth Harry Potter film

Cast gets ready for sixth Harry Potter film

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Check out the new cast memebers as well.

Virginia Madsen in Mira Nair's Amelia Earhart biop

Virginia Madsen in Mira Nair's Amelia Earhart biop

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Virginia Madsen has signed on to join Hilary Swank and Richard Gere in Mira Nair's Amelia Earhart biopic Amelia. Madsen will play Dorothy Binney, publisher-promoter George Putnam's first wife in the film for Avalon Pictures and Fox Searchlight.

'Hamilton can match Schumacher'

'Hamilton can match Schumacher'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

McLaren's Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton can go on to match or even surpass Michael Schumacher's record of seven world titles, according to new team principal Martin Whitmarsh. Whitmarsh said Hamilton, who won the title by a single point despite winning fewer races than Ferrari's Brazilian Felipe Massa, is determined to win the title again to show that he is a worthy champion.

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Britain mourns the death of two legends

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Stirling Moss, the British racing driver who ranked as one of the all-time Formula One greats despite never winning the world championship, died on Sunday at the age of 90 after a long illness. News of his passing was mourned across the world of motorsport, with Formula One hailing a 'legend' and 'one of the true greats'.