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Cisco to invest $1.6 bn in UAE

Cisco to invest $1.6 bn in UAE

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

The networking giant said the investment, which includes the opening new offices in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and sponsored research, will generate 650 new jobs by the end of 2010. Cisco also will spend $400 million in the area through its Cisco Systems Capital Corp, a financing subsidiary.

Volkswagen partners with PCH

Volkswagen partners with PCH

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

Volkswagen has partnered with PCH Group and launched Passat Sedan in Bangalore.

Moser Baer buys 40% pie in Slovenia firm

Moser Baer buys 40% pie in Slovenia firm

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

Moser Baer India has acquired 40 per cent equity stake in Slovenia-based Solarvalue Proizvodnja from Germany based Solarvalue AG for an undisclosed amount, giving it an assured supply of solar grade silicon for its photo voltaic business.

Five Indian-Americans in Forbes list of US' richest

Five Indian-Americans in Forbes list of US' richest

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Five Indian-Americans have been named among the 400 richest people in the US by Forbes, a list topped by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for the 21st year in a row with a net worth of $81 billion.

Trump to join 'Howdy, Modi'; PM hails 'special gesture'

Trump to join 'Howdy, Modi'; PM hails 'special gesture'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

This is for the first time in recent history that the leaders of the two largest democracies would be addressing a joint rally anywhere in the world.

This cell phone also kills germs

This cell phone also kills germs

Rediff.com29 Mar 2008

Scientists are experimenting with viruses, salmon sperm DNA, potatoes, and more in making biomaterials for consumer electronics

Why is this new lingerie campaign so controversial?

Why is this new lingerie campaign so controversial?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

Dear Kate has released it's new lookbook featuring tech bosses in their undies.

100 years of IISc: Global meet in US

100 years of IISc: Global meet in US

Rediff.com31 May 2007

Silicon Valley is gearing up to host a conference of scientists, engineers and executives, Nobel Laureates and industry head honchos from India and US on June 22 to 24 to be organised by the Indian Institute of Science Alumni Association of NA.

The dark side of  India's growth story

The dark side of India's growth story

Rediff.com23 May 2007

In India, democracy has not allowed the rule of the majority, says Fareed Zakaria

Bangalore pubs to remain open till 1 am. Cheers!

Bangalore pubs to remain open till 1 am. Cheers!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

The Excise Department has now proposed to push the deadline for pubs and bars in the city from 11.30 pm to 1 am, which is a relief of sorts for hardcore party animals.

A comic rebel with a cause

A comic rebel with a cause

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Meet the Indian American comics spreading that funny feeling. A series of portraits.

Why Rasika Mathur is one funny woman

Why Rasika Mathur is one funny woman

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Meet the Indian American comics spreading that funny feeling. A series of portraits.

Bangalore is officially Bengaluru

Bangalore is officially Bengaluru

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

The native of Karnataka is happy and says that the name was always Bengaluru, but the British came and changed it.

ATI Tech to invest $50 mn in India

ATI Tech to invest $50 mn in India

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

ATI Technologies, designer and manufacturer of 3D graphics and digital media silicon solutions, plans to invest $ 50 million in research and developement facility in India in the next five years.

Modi's selfie time, now with Apple's Cook

Modi's selfie time, now with Apple's Cook

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Cook meets the 65-year old prime minister in New Delhi on Saturday, and will be hoping Modi's enthusiasm for phones can help Apple as it tries to bolster sales in India.

China dreads karoshi, death from over-work

China dreads karoshi, death from over-work

Rediff.com16 Mar 2007

The average life span of intellectuals working in Zhongguancun, dubbed as China's 'Silicon Valley' in Beijing is only 53.34 years, but 10 years ago, it was 58.52.

US firms pledge $45-billion investments

US firms pledge $45-billion investments

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Amazon committed a fresh investment of $3 billion, in addition to the $2 billion it announced in 2014.

And that's the trouble with India

And that's the trouble with India

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

Crumbling roads, jammed airports, and power blackouts could hobble growth.

US pharma plans $500 mn R&D unit

US pharma plans $500 mn R&D unit

Rediff.com7 Oct 2006

Creative Choice Group plans to create a world-class research centre that will leverage the lower costs in India.

US cos offshoring business nearer home

US cos offshoring business nearer home

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

In what could be bad news for the Indian BPO sector, a growing number of Silicon Valley companies are moving offshore businesses to geographically nearer locations in an effort to cut costs and address customer-service complaints.

Jordan to auction off implants on eBay

Jordan to auction off implants on eBay

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

The 29-year-old model's fourth boob job will downsize her from a FF cup to a 'smaller and more pert' size.

Game of Thrones leads Emmy 2015 nominations

Game of Thrones leads Emmy 2015 nominations

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

The show has been nominated in a massive 24 categories.

'My roommate stole from me'

'My roommate stole from me'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2007

A GA reader shares how his roommate ran up expenses worth lakhs by stealing his credit cards.

Indian-American honoured for community work

Indian-American honoured for community work

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Ram Gopal was awarded "Community Bridge Award" for 2007 during the celebration of the Lunar New year.

Rivals tried to derail Hutch buy: Sarin

Rivals tried to derail Hutch buy: Sarin

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Vodafone CEO Arun Sarin, who engineered the acquisition of Hutch-Essar in India, has accused unsuccessful rival bidders of trying to derail the deal and sought transparency from Indian regulators in M&A approvals.

Srinivas Kuchibhotla would have been India's future

Srinivas Kuchibhotla would have been India's future

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Had the slain Indian-American engineer stayed in India, he would have earned less but his life might have been spared, Sunanda K Datta-Ray says, pondering the question of where one belongs.

Tough job for Adobe's Indian boss

Tough job for Adobe's Indian boss

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

As Adobe inches towards the $3 billion revenue mark, a new Indian-born CEO, Shantanu Narayen, replaces Bruce Chizen. He will be joining Adobe's board of directors on December 1 this year.

The real secret about Indian start-ups

The real secret about Indian start-ups

Rediff.com7 Jul 2017

US start-ups crash and burn frequently, so why the concern about start-up losses in India? The principal reason, says Kanika Datta, is that Indian start-ups clone ideas from the US. Flipkart, Ola, Oyo, Paytm are all variations of ideas developed in the US.

Inside Sun Micro's secret black box!

Inside Sun Micro's secret black box!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Once one of the hottest companies in Silicon Valley, Sun Microsystems crashed with the dotcoms, but it kept pouring money into R&D. Now there are signs of a revival.

Paytm enters bus ticketing business; hotels next

Paytm enters bus ticketing business; hotels next

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

It aims to grow gross merchandise value to Rs 19,000-25,500 crore.

'Outsourcing is a second-tier issue'

'Outsourcing is a second-tier issue'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2006

Maryland Governor Robert L Ehrlich Jr is upbeat about India-US relations.

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

India is in a coma. Does Modi care?

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'Flypasts, bands, helicopters dropping flowers over hospitals treating coronavirus patients are cute ideas for an Akshay Kumar film.' 'But when lakhs of workers at the lowest rung of the employment ladder would still be walking back home, this is the true 2020 equivalent of 'let them eat cake,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Rock Star Rocket Scientist

Rock Star Rocket Scientist

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

With all of Dr Kalam's American interlocutors, the idea that a scientist could reach such a high public office in a democracy evoked awe and admiration.

World Cup 2019: When coaches took over

World Cup 2019: When coaches took over

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

'This World Cup is likely to be much more a clash of plans than of talent,' says Devangshu Datta.

Ecology meets technology in Tokyo

Ecology meets technology in Tokyo

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

Business Standard Motoring at the Tokyo Motor Show.

Sebi bars Gammon India

Sebi bars Gammon India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

The Securities and Exchange Board of India on Thursday barred Gammon India and four others from accessing the capital markets for a year.

Jaitley talks tough on black money, sells India story

Jaitley talks tough on black money, sells India story

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

'I think investors see a lot of positives happening in India now.'

How to turn your business into an empire

How to turn your business into an empire

Rediff.com8 May 2007

Answer these questions before building that empire.