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'Economics Nobel' for research into prosperity of nations

'Economics Nobel' for research into prosperity of nations

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Monday has decided to award the 2024 Nobel Prize also known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A Robinson 'for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity'.

Rajan heads back to Chicago Booth School, to teach global corp finance

Rajan heads back to Chicago Booth School, to teach global corp finance

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Giving details of Rajan's 'course schedule' for 2016-17, Chicago Booth School said this course will explore the challenges of corporate finance and investment in a more integrated global economy.

Kejriwal's AAP to organise convention in Chicago

Kejriwal's AAP to organise convention in Chicago

Rediff.com17 May 2013

To garner support among the Indian-Americans in the United States, Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party is organising a convention in Chicago on Saturday.

Chicago court refuses Rana's bail plea

Chicago court refuses Rana's bail plea

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Despite fervent efforts to depict Tahawwur Hussain Rana as a man of peace and a reader of Muhammad Iqbal's poetry, a Chicago judge refused to grant 48-year-old Rana bail, on Wednesday, and slated December 16 for a response from the government.

AI launches flights to NY, Chicago via Frankfurt

AI launches flights to NY, Chicago via Frankfurt

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

Air India has expanded its international operations with the launch of two daily flights from Mumbai and Delhi to New York and Chicago via Frankfurt and opened a European hub at the Frankfurt airport.

'Trump is me me me, Kamala is...': Top Democratic leaders at DNC

'Trump is me me me, Kamala is...': Top Democratic leaders at DNC

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

"Trump failed our country during the COVID-19 pandemic. Trump is a chaos agent who is focused on himself, not the American people. Trump tried to destroy our democracy by lying about the election and inciting a violent mob to attack the Capitol," he said.

PM Modi pays tribute to 9/11 victims; remembers Vivekananda's 'historic' Chicago speech

PM Modi pays tribute to 9/11 victims; remembers Vivekananda's 'historic' Chicago speech

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

PM Modi on Sunday remembered the "contrasting images" of 2001 terror attack in New York and Swami Vivekanada's historic speech in Chicago in 1893.

PIX: Shah Rukh and the SLAM! tour go to Chicago!

PIX: Shah Rukh and the SLAM! tour go to Chicago!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

A look at the star studded show.

Chicago is building up an appetite for Indian food

Chicago is building up an appetite for Indian food

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

While Italian and Chinese food are also well-liked, Indian food is becoming a favourite in the city that has many popular and top-notch restaurants.

'I Was Denied Promotion For 6.5 Years'

'I Was Denied Promotion For 6.5 Years'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'The abuse got so ugly and toxic that I became depressed and had to seek therapy.'

Uncooked food, worn out seats: AI flyer recounts 'nightmare' flight to US

Uncooked food, worn out seats: AI flyer recounts 'nightmare' flight to US

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

In a post on the microblogging platform 'X' on Saturday, passenger Vineeth K said that even though he was getting cheaper fares with Gulf carrier Etihad, he had opted for Air India as it operates a non-stop service to the US.

Chicago gurdwara locked down over safety violation

Chicago gurdwara locked down over safety violation

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Gurjot Parkash Sahib gurdwara, located in the suburb of Island Lake, was locked down by police on December 8 because of certain safety violations that had put public safety in jeopardy.

Sensex futures on Chicago bourse soon

Sensex futures on Chicago bourse soon

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

"We will launch futures trading on the Chicago futures exchange in a month or two. The trading on Sensex futures will be for 23 hours a day," says Rajnikant Patel.

All of Chicago will read 'Interpreter of Maladies'

All of Chicago will read 'Interpreter of Maladies'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

It has been chosen for the 'One book, one Chicago' event.

Up to BJP if it wants me to fight polls: Doval's son

Up to BJP if it wants me to fight polls: Doval's son

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shaurya Doval has said he has never expressed desire to contest elections but is open to the idea if the party decides to field him.

Chicago's options exchange to file for $300 mn IPO

Chicago's options exchange to file for $300 mn IPO

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

The Chicago Board Options Exchange, the last major private exchange in the US, has filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission, to raise up to $300 million.

Chennai To Be World's Largest Network Testbed

Chennai To Be World's Largest Network Testbed

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

The deal with Nokia will be signed in San Francisco on Friday morning in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, who is on a 17-day trip to the US to attract fresh investments.

International Champions Cup friendly: PSG beat United in Chicago

International Champions Cup friendly: PSG beat United in Chicago

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Blaise Matuidi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored first half goals as Paris Saint-Germain beat Manchester United 2-0 on Wednesday in their International Champions Cup clash in Chicago.

Soha Ali Khan flags off India Independence Day Parade in Chicago

Soha Ali Khan flags off India Independence Day Parade in Chicago

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebs are tweeting.

Mosop wins Chicago Marathon in course record

Mosop wins Chicago Marathon in course record

Rediff.com9 Oct 2011

Kenyan Moses Mosop won the 34th Chicago Marathon on Sunday, surging away from the field with 10 kms to go and setting a course record of two hours five minutes 37 seconds.

Kenyan Kiptum smashes men's marathon world record

Kenyan Kiptum smashes men's marathon world record

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shattered the men's marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday, winning in two hours and 35 seconds to beat compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds.

Nano stops over near Chicago on way to Detroit

Nano stops over near Chicago on way to Detroit

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

The world's cheapest car, Tata Nano, made a two-hour stop over near here before heading off to Detroit, where it would be on display for the US audience for the first time this week.

Raghuram Rajan's recipe for generating jobs

Raghuram Rajan's recipe for generating jobs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

With 7 per cent economic growth, India is not creating enough jobs as reflected by the number of applicants for vacant posts in some states, Reserve Bank's former governor Raghuram Rajan said and suggested the government needs to focus on promoting labour-intensive industries to generate employment. Rajan further said some Indians, especially those at upper level, are comfortable and have high incomes, but consumption growth from the lower half of the country has still not recovered to pre-pandemic level.

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kamala has finessed bubblegum conversation about whether she is Black or Indian. Her Irrelevancing-approach, an Irrelevance-code if you will, is Elevated and Elegant -- this is the Elevance of Kamala! asserts economist Dr Anuradha Luther Maitra.

Chicago's Derrick Rose wins NBA MVP award

Chicago's Derrick Rose wins NBA MVP award

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls was voted the 2010-11 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player. Rose, who does not turn 23 until October 4, becomes the league's youngest MVP, a distinction previously held by Wes Unseld, who earned the honor in 1968-69 as a 23-year-old.

PCS Chicago promotes Indian culture at schools

PCS Chicago promotes Indian culture at schools

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago held dance performances at a multicultural event at the Hunting Ridge Elementary School in Palatine, Illinois, April 21.

Another Indian student found dead in US, 6th incident in 2024

Another Indian student found dead in US, 6th incident in 2024

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Video surveillance shows Ali walking to his home at night with a packet in his hand when the three men chase him.

Brooke Shields to star in Chicago

Brooke Shields to star in Chicago

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

The character was played by Renee Zellweger in the movie.

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

In yet another deadly attack on Indians and Indian-Americans in the United States in recent months, a 34-year-old trained classical dancer from India and a student of Washington University, was shot dead in St Louis, Missouri.

'Kamala Is Like A Daughter To Me'

'Kamala Is Like A Daughter To Me'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'Kamala likes south Indian food.' 'She likes a special rasam which her husband also likes, she likes coconut rice, she likes puri aloo...'

Meet the 10-year-old Indian star in Chicago

Meet the 10-year-old Indian star in Chicago

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

The brilliant Indian boy star of the musical The Jungle Book, currently playing in Chicago, is being applauded for his rare talent.

Marathon world record holder Kiptum dies in car crash

Marathon world record holder Kiptum dies in car crash

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

According to the Nation newspaper, Kiptum was driving his Rwandan coach and a woman in a car near the Rift Valley village where he was born when the accident occurred.

Chicago group works to address funeral needs

Chicago group works to address funeral needs

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

About 20 to 30 members of the community die each month in the area, according to the Indian Cremation of Chicagoland NFP.

Kamala Harris: The story of a blind date, and an 'awkward' voicemail

Kamala Harris: The story of a blind date, and an 'awkward' voicemail

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Kamala Harris' husband Douglas Emhoff shared his love story and recalled how he met his wife on a blind date in 2013 and left an awkward voice message for her which she plays for him every year on their wedding anniversary.

I still don't know what he does: NSA Ajit Doval's son

I still don't know what he does: NSA Ajit Doval's son

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

'As a child, I didn't even know that he was an IPS officer... It was much later when I came back to India'

Chicago cop charged with murder in black teen's death; video released

Chicago cop charged with murder in black teen's death; video released

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Protesters took to the streets of Chicago late Tuesday night after police released the graphic dash-cam video.

Unseeded Patten-Heliovaara win Wimbledon men's doubles

Unseeded Patten-Heliovaara win Wimbledon men's doubles

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Britain's Henry Patten and Finland's Harri Heliovaara beat Australia's Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson 6-7(7), 7-6(8), 7-6(11-9) in the men's doubles final at Wimbledon on Saturday to clinch their first Grand Slam titles.

Sri Ramakrishna temple moves to Chicago suburb

Sri Ramakrishna temple moves to Chicago suburb

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

The Sri Ramakrishna Universal Temple has relocated to the Chicago suburb of Homer Glen, honouring the memory of the historic speech made by Swami Vivekananda in the city, 115 years ago.

Biden calls QUAD allies India, Japan along with China, Russia 'xenophobic'

Biden calls QUAD allies India, Japan along with China, Russia 'xenophobic'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Biden has been under attack from his opponents and the Republican Party for his immigration policies as hundreds and thousands of illegal immigrants enter the United States every month.