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Google to resume talks with Chinese officials

Google to resume talks with Chinese officials

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

In January, Google had threatened to close down its operations in China after discovering hacking attempts into email accounts of Chinese human rights activists.

FTC may start antitrust probe against Google

FTC may start antitrust probe against Google

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

The Wall Street Journal has reported the civil probe, which has the potential to reshape how companies compete on the Internet, is the most serious legal threat yet to the 12-year-old company.

China's nuke warning to US on Taiwan

China's nuke warning to US on Taiwan

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

Maj. Gen. Zhu Chenghu, a dean at China's National Defense University, stressed that he was expressing a personal view, not official policy, The Asian Wall Street Journal reported.

AIG counsel to get millions in severance pay

AIG counsel to get millions in severance pay

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

Attributing to people familiar with the matter, The Wall Street Journal said AIG is preparing to pay Kelly several million dollars in severance after she resigned over federal pay curbs.

US seeks $1 bn from J&J to settle lawsuit

US seeks $1 bn from J&J to settle lawsuit

Rediff.com13 May 2011

It is alleged that the drug maker used false marketing tactics to persuade the Medicaid officials in the US to give preference to its costlier drug Risperdal and spend millions on it.

Google nears settlement over online drug ads

Google nears settlement over online drug ads

Rediff.com13 May 2011

Google Inc is close to settling a US criminal investigation into allegations it made money by accepting ads from online pharmacies that break US laws, says a media report.

Is your smartphone spying on you?

Is your smartphone spying on you?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2011

Rajeev Srinivasan on why consumers must be careful with their powerful mobile devices.

ITA Software buy: Google, US govt close to pact

ITA Software buy: Google, US govt close to pact

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

The proposed agreement is not final, and could fall apart, the report noted.

Fortune to publish fewer issues, may cut jobs

Fortune to publish fewer issues, may cut jobs

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Time Warner Inc's popular business magazine Fortune is planning to publish fewer issues annually and make other changes that could result in job cuts, says a media report.

Three senior executives at JP Morgan may quit: Report

Three senior executives at JP Morgan may quit: Report

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Three senior executive of JP Morgan Chase & Co's are expected to leave over the US-based global banking giant's over USD 2 billion loss on derivative trades, says a media report.

Positive review of Citi management questioned

Positive review of Citi management questioned

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Attributing to people familiar with the situation, the Wall Street Journal said that some officials at the agency have expressed doubts about the rigour of the report, which was based partly on interviews of Citi executives who were asked to rate the effectiveness of their colleagues.

Goldman CEO to testify in insider-trading case

Goldman CEO to testify in insider-trading case

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Blankfein will at the upcoming trial of Galleon hedge fund founder Raj Rajaratnam.

Bloomberg considering bid for BusinessWeek

Bloomberg considering bid for BusinessWeek

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

According to the publication, in July, McGraw-Hill Cos, owner of BusinessWeek, said it was putting the magazine on the block. Since then, McGraw-Hill and its investment bank, Evercore Partners Inc, have had discussions with several parties.

No impact on military ties with Pakistan: US

No "impact" on military ties with Pakistan: US

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

The US said that there has been no "significant impact" on its military to military relationship with Pakistan after Islamabad refused to release an American diplomat detained on possible murder charges.

It is easiest to start a business in these nations!

It is easiest to start a business in these nations!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Entrepreneurs face severe challenges while starting a business as the regulatory framework is burdensome in many nations.

Sahara makes $600mn bid for NY Plaza

Sahara makes $600mn bid for NY Plaza

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Sahara has paid a 10 per cent down payment for the 105-year-old landmark.

Hu's 4 points to peaceful co-existence with US

Hu's 4 points to peaceful co-existence with US

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

In written responses to questions from The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal published on Monday, Chinese President Hu Jintao insisted that his country believes in the principle of peaceful co-existence, as he prepared to meet his counterpart Barack Obama at the White House next week.

SEC scrutinising disclosure rules for private cos

SEC scrutinising disclosure rules for private cos

Rediff.com5 Jan 2011

SEC rules require companies with 500 or more shareholders of record in a given type of stock to publicly disclose certain financial information.

SEC to probe Hurd's exit from H-P

SEC to probe Hurd's exit from H-P

Rediff.com21 Dec 2010

The US markets regulator is investigating Mark Hurd's departure from Hewlett-Packard Co as part of a broad inquiry that will also look into claims that the former chief executive leaked inside information on a multi-billion dollar deal, says a media report.

Subbarao not keen to continue after present term

Subbarao not keen to continue after present term

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

Reserve Bank of India Governor Duvvuri Subbarao is not interested in carrying on in his present job after his term ends in September next year.

Cost of cup of coffee in India and around the world

Cost of cup of coffee in India and around the world

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Let's take a look at the price of a Starbucks grande latte in India and around the world.

FTAs: Exporters should note US Inc's call

FTAs: Exporters should note US Inc's call

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

Their recommendations have something to take note by Indian exporters and policy makers.

Osaka pays tribute to Kobe Bryant after triumph

Osaka pays tribute to Kobe Bryant after triumph

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

US Open champion Naomi Osaka paid tribute to basketball legend Kobe Bryant after winning her second title.

Obama visit blog: What the world media is saying

Obama visit blog: What the world media is saying

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

United States President Barack Obama will be in India on November 6 for his longest State visit yet. Apart from our own coverage, we provide you this one-stop blog of what the world media is saying about the visit and its significance

ISI pushing Taliban to fight US troops: Report

ISI pushing Taliban to fight US troops: Report

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence is pushing the Taliban to attack American troops and their allies based in Afghanistan, the media here has said, close on the heels of a White House report that slammed Islamabad for not doing enough to battle terrorists holed up near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border.

Geeta Anand hooks Harrison Ford

Geeta Anand hooks Harrison Ford

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

Infosys eyes acquisitions in US

Infosys eyes acquisitions in US

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

Infosys Technologies Ltd expects to find acquisition opportunities in the US during the downturn, co-chairman Nandan Nilekani was quoted as saying on Friday. "Acquisitions will definitely be very accessible in this market from a price point of view," Nilekani told the Wall Street Journal in an interview. "If it makes sense, we'll do it."

Yahoo mulls $18-bn stake sales in China, Japan

Yahoo mulls $18-bn stake sales in China, Japan

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

Internet giant Yahoo may shed its substantial holding in China's Alibaba Group and in its Japanese affiliate in transactions totalling about $18 billion, says a media report.

Citi defends $75 mn SEC settlement: Report

Citi defends $75 mn SEC settlement: Report

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Citigroup Inc has defended its $75 million settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission over under-declaration of its subprime mortgage exposure, setting the stage for a federal judge to decide on whether to approve the deal, according to a media report.

MS looks for China's Internet-search partner

MS looks for China's Internet-search partner

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Attributing to Microsoft CEO for greater China, Simon Leung, the Wall Street Journal reported that the company plans to invest $100 million in Chinese companies, on top of the $40-million the software maker has invested since 2006.

Regulators to levy record penalty on AA

Regulators to levy record penalty on AA

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

Attributing to people familiar with the matter, the Wall Street Journal said, "Federal regulators are ready to propose a record penalty of $25 million or more against American Airlines for the maintenance lapses that prompted widespread flight cancellations in the spring of 2008."

Citigroup likely to cut 900 jobs: Report

Citigroup likely to cut 900 jobs: Report

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

US-based banking major Citigroup is likely to slash 900 jobs in its securities and banking division amid financial market turmoil, says a report.

 Nokia conducting search for new CEO: Report

Nokia conducting search for new CEO: Report

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Mobile phone maker Nokia Corporation has launched a search to replace current chief executive Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, who has been struggling to mark a place for the company in high-end smartphone market, says a media report.

US held secret talks with Haqqani network: Report

US held secret talks with Haqqani network: Report

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Even as their killer drones strike at ranking members of the Al Qaeda linked Haqqani network, United States officials secretly met leaders of the group this summer in a Persian Gulf country, in an effort to draw them into talks on winding down the war.

'Let us buy out Pakistan's N-arsenal'

'Let us buy out Pakistan's N-arsenal'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

An American newspaper columnist has proposed a $100 billion buyout of Pakistan's nuclear arsenals, saying these weapons had become "an inviting target" for Jehadists."

6 reasons why Indian BPOs will keep booming

6 reasons why Indian BPOs will keep booming

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Indian info-tech companies that once specialized in basic work are now providing high-value tasks such as R&D and business transformation services.

PE firm buys shares of Facebook for $120 mn

PE firm buys shares of Facebook for $120 mn

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

Private equity firm Elevation Partners has invested $120 million in Facebook Inc by buying shares of the social networking site, a media report said.

WSJ, FT push content via digital channels

WSJ, FT push content via digital channels

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

The Wall Street Journal is working towards aligning its India strategy to the practices it follows globally, that is, to increase focus on digital distribution.

Will Citigroup be sold off?

Will Citigroup be sold off?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

Quoting people familiar with the matter, 'The Wall Street Journal' said: "Executives at Citigroup Inc, faced with a plunging stock price, began weighing the possibility of auctioning off pieces of the financial giant or even selling the company outright."

Obama to introduce radical reforms: Report

Obama to introduce radical reforms: Report

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Under his financial policies, the Wall Street Journal reported, banks seeking government assistance would be forced to lend and to halt foreclosures. Automobile companies would be pushed to change their product lines to more advanced, fuel-efficient vehicles. Billions of federal dollars would promote solar, wind and biomass energy, while dirty coal power could be priced out of business.