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The Indian-American who is fighting for a better world

The Indian-American who is fighting for a better world

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Soros' New American Fellow, Sundeep Iyer's interest in grassroot politics comes from the altruistic outlook he has inherited from his parents, discovers Arthur J Pais

The Harvard grad who's committed to making a difference

The Harvard grad who's committed to making a difference

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Soros scholar Vivek Viswanathan shares his journey

The Harvard grad who's committed to making a difference

The Harvard grad who's committed to making a difference

Rediff.com22 May 2013

Soros scholar Vivek Viswanathan shares his journey

An Indian American's quest to reclaim his identity

An Indian American's quest to reclaim his identity

Rediff.com21 May 2013

In the second part of a series on Indian-Americans who have won the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships this year, Arthur J Pais profiles Columbia University graduate Nishant Batsha, who shares his experiences as a second-generation Indian-American and how he intends to use the scholarship opportunity.

Activist, jailbird, Yale grad: Amar Bakshi

Activist, jailbird, Yale grad: Amar Bakshi

Rediff.com20 May 2013

Soros scholar Amar Bakshi shares his journey.

Lessons of world's self-made billionaires

Lessons of world's self-made billionaires

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

Some of the world's richest people climbed a very long way to get there.

Facebook investors want CEO Mark Zuckerberg to resign: Report

Facebook investors want CEO Mark Zuckerberg to resign: Report

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

The New York Times recently published a report revealing that Facebook at times smeared critics as anti-Semitic or tried to link activists to billionaire investor George Soros, and tried to shift public anger away toward rival tech firms.

Another shocker from Odisha: Woman's body broken at hip, slung on bamboo pole

Another shocker from Odisha: Woman's body broken at hip, slung on bamboo pole

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

As rigor mortis had set in, the workers broke the body at the hip, wrapped it in an old sheet, tied it to a bamboo pole, and carried it to the railway station from where it was taken to Balasore by train.

The crisis in economics

The crisis in economics

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

The free fall of economies could be arrested only after a massive coordinated effort by world leaders from the G-20 nations.

'US must renounce the war on terror'

'US must renounce the war on terror'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Would Americans have endorsed the war of terror if they were not so scared of death, wonders George Soros in his latest book.

Billionaire earmarks $ 25 mn to stop Bush

Billionaire earmarks $ 25 mn to stop Bush

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

Soros, dismayed by what he perceives to be the Bush administration's unilateralism abroad and its "authoritarian" politics at home, is on a crusade, the Newsweek magazine says in an article being published in its upcoming issue.

Football: Barca rally to reach Copa semis

Football: Barca rally to reach Copa semis

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Antoine Griezmann scored two goals and provided two assists as Barcelona staged a stunning last-gasp comeback before beating Granada 5-3

Uday Kotak sole Indian financier in Forbes' most powerful list

Uday Kotak sole Indian financier in Forbes' most powerful list

Rediff.com12 May 2016

57-year-old Kotak is ranked 33rd in the Forbes list of 'Money Masters: The Most Powerful People In The Financial World'

29 killed in lightning strikes in Odisha

29 killed in lightning strikes in Odisha

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

At least 29 people were killed after being struck by lightning in different parts of Odisha.

'Indian politicians do not worry about the nation'

'Indian politicians do not worry about the nation'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

They should open up their market to countries like Australia, Germany, America and other free market economies.

Arsenal, Hoffenheim qualify; emotional win for Napoli

Arsenal, Hoffenheim qualify; emotional win for Napoli

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Arsenal might be struggling in the Premier League but they are 100 per cent in Group B of the Europa League

The fall guy or a bright spot that turned black?

The fall guy or a bright spot that turned black?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Is Anjani Sinha of National Spot Exchange being made the fall guy?

India doesn't like foreign investors, says Jim Rogers

India doesn't like foreign investors, says Jim Rogers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

India will find it difficult to grow in a dynamic way because it has a high debt-to-GDP ratio, says Jim Rogers.

'I am a proud Sikh, proud American'

'I am a proud Sikh, proud American'

Rediff.com16 May 2012

In the third part of the series on Indian Americans who won Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships, Arthur J Pais tells the story of Jasmeet Kaur Ahuja, a Sikh American with roots in Punjab.

Diabetes, divorce, displacement: He still won a Fellowship

Diabetes, divorce, displacement: He still won a Fellowship

Rediff.com14 May 2012

In a six-part series commencing today, Arthur J Pais profiles the winners of the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans. First up in this series is Sahil Singh Gujral, who despite suffering from diabetes and displacement as a result of his parents' long-drawn divorce proceedings, managed to win the Fellowship.

'I observed Dadu's dharma to heal the suffering'

'I observed Dadu's dharma to heal the suffering'

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Meet Soros Fellow Victor Roy, whose grandfather's dedication to healing the poor and ailing for over six decades has set him on the same path.

From advising Bobby Jindal to law, been there done that

From advising Bobby Jindal to law, been there done that

Rediff.com18 May 2012

In the fifth part of the series on Indian Americans who won the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships, Arthur J Pais profiles Rina Thomas, daughter of Indian immigrant doctors settled in New Orleans.

I experienced intense racism, bullying: An achiever speaks

I experienced intense racism, bullying: An achiever speaks

Rediff.com17 May 2012

In the fourth part of the series on Indian Americans who won Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships, Arthur J Pais profiles Vineet Singal, who is doing his to make this world a healthier place.

Waking up everybody, from Palestine to America

Waking up everybody, from Palestine to America

Rediff.com15 May 2012

In the second part of the series on Indian-Americans who won the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans, Arthur J Pais profiles Indra Sen, who through his own programme is waking up Americans to the plight of Palestinian children in refugee camps.

It may not be end of the road for SKS Microfin

It may not be end of the road for SKS Microfin

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

SKS was listed on the local bourses in August 2010 at a 5.6 per cent premium on its issue price of Rs 985. It appeared a bet that could hardly go wrong. Broking firms like Edelweiss Capital, Angel Broking, HDFC Securities and India Infoline had recommended to their clients to buy shares of SKS.

Biden, De Niro are new targets of suspicious packages

Biden, De Niro are new targets of suspicious packages

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

The police and bomb disposal squads have been so far successful in safely defusing these crude bombs, which appears to have been sent by the same sender.

Ahluwalia on UN advisory panel

Ahluwalia on UN advisory panel

Rediff.com5 Mar 2010

Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission, Montek Singh Ahluwalia, is among 19 members chosen by UN chief Ban Ki-moon for a high-level advisory group on Climate Change Financing tasked with mobilising funds pledged during the Copenhagen meet to tackle global warming.

People are tempted by instantly rewarding careers

People are tempted by instantly rewarding careers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Get Ahead presents an interview with six Indian-origin youngsters who won prestigious fellowships in the United States. Here, first year JD candidate at Harvard Law School and DPhil candidate at Oxford Tarun Chhabra, 28, discusses how he came to win the prestigious grant and what he intends to do with the money.

'My message is one of empowerment & independence'

'My message is one of empowerment & independence'

Rediff.com20 May 2009

Get Ahead presents an interview with six Indian-origin youngsters who won prestigious fellowships in the United States. Here, first-year Harvard medical student Shantanu Gaur, 22, discusses how he came to win the prestigious grant and what he intends to do with the money.

'I want to educate and empower the public'

'I want to educate and empower the public'

Rediff.com7 May 2009

Get Ahead presents an interview with six Indian-origin youngsters who won prestigious fellowships in the United States. Here, Harvard graduate and first-year medical student Ashish Agrawal, 22, discusses how he came to win the prestigious grant and what he intends to do with the money.

'I want a career in public service'

'I want a career in public service'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

Get Ahead presents an interview with six Indian-origin youngsters who won prestigious fellowships in the United States. Here, Previn Warren, a 26-year-old Harvard Law undergraduate, discusses how he came to win the prestigious grant and what he intends to do with the money.

Honour for an inspirational leader

Honour for an inspirational leader

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

As part of a week-long achiever series, Get Ahead presents an interview with each of six Indian-origin youngsters who won prestigious fellowships in the United States.

Her fight for the defenseless won her a fellowship

Her fight for the defenseless won her a fellowship

Rediff.com5 Aug 2009

Get Ahead presents an interview with Anita Khandelwal, a Yale-educated lawyer of Indian-origin who won a prestigious fellowship in the United States.

Safe investment? Beware of experts!

Safe investment? Beware of experts!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Why do people underestimate the difficulty of making money in the financial markets?

Falling markets: Good to exit and re-enter?

Falling markets: Good to exit and re-enter?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2008

An average investor who has stayed committed to equity thus far should now be averaging down and buying on every dip rather than selling

'Agriculture is the best place to invest'

'Agriculture is the best place to invest'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Jim Rogers, expert financial consultant, predicts a US recession in the near future and advises sound investment in agriculture.

Unitech arm raises Rs 4,137 cr

Unitech arm raises Rs 4,137 cr

Rediff.com21 Dec 2006

The world's leading funds and financial institutions have invested in Unitech Corporate Parks Plc, the company that the Unitech Group floated last week at the London Alternative Investment Market.

Trump campaign steps up efforts to challenge poll results

Trump campaign steps up efforts to challenge poll results

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Biden won the Republican stronghold of Georgia, a top state official said after a manual recount, becoming the first Democrat to have won the key battleground state since 1992.