Obama pats Rajiv Shah for Haiti efforts

The Obama Administration has praised Indian American Rajiv Shah for extraordinary leadership qualities shown by him in the rescue and recovery efforts in earthquake-hit Haiti; where tens of......

Time to step up and deliver: USAID head Rajiv Shah

For Indian-American Rajiv Shah, who was officially sworn in as US Agency for International Development (USAID) administrator, development is a passion. "Development is my passion," Rajiv Shah, 39,......

Two more Indian Americans join Obama admn

United States President Barack Obama made use of his weekly radio address to announce that he has appointed Aneesh Chopra -- Secretary, Technology, in the cabinet of Virginia Governor Tim Kaine --......

Obama, Michelle inspired millions in India: Rajiv Shah

Dr Rajiv Shah, administrator, United States Agency for International Development, who accompanied President Barack Obama to India, said his agency's developmental relationship with India has......

Adi Godrej to step down from GCPL board in Sep; to remain as Chairman Emeritus

Veteran industrialist and Godrej Group Chairman Adi Godrej will step down from the board of Godrej Consumer Products Ltd (GCPL) next month. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com After stepping......

India Inc hails Modi victory, looks for bold reforms

Hailing the clear mandate given by voters to the BJP-led NDA, leading lights of corporate India hoped incoming government would boost economic growth and create jobs to herald a "golden era of......

How the people's car was born and how it stayed that way

In 1981, Maruti was the tiniest outpost of the Suzuki empire; 33 years later, it is big enough to steer its parent's investment in emerging markets.   Image: in 1983, Maruti 800 was rolled......