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India-born Arvind Krishna elected CEO of IBM

India-born Arvind Krishna elected CEO of IBM

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Krishna's appointment as head of the global IT giant adds to the growing list of Indian-origin executives at the helm of some of the biggest multinational companies. Krishna joins the club that includes Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga, PepsiCo's former CEO Indra Nooyi and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen.

Setting a new agenda for Bhopal

Setting a new agenda for Bhopal

Rediff.com16 Jun 2010

A nation angered may spur the the Bhopal gas victims in their seemingly endless battle to get justce, writes Sheela Bhatt.

Obama's 'cheap health care' remark upsets India

Obama's 'cheap health care' remark upsets India

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

In remarks that have sparked outrage in India, United States President Barack Obama has targeted "cheap health care" in countries like India and Mexico arguing that Americans should avail of "high quality" treatment available in the US.

Get a distance learning MBA from USA

Get a distance learning MBA from USA

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

University of Northeast Virginia for Distance Learning invites applications for its various Management programmes.

PHOTOS: America prepares for 'Snowmageddon'

PHOTOS: America prepares for 'Snowmageddon'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

A state of emergency has been declared in Washington, DC and five states as 30 inches of snow and high winds may shut down up to a third of the country.

'Still hoping she will come back'

'Still hoping she will come back'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Dr Sneha Ann Philip's elder brother Ashwin Kochiyil Philip believes she is lost, not dead. He speaks to George Joseph

Ahead of MSG event, Modi meets Nikki Haley

Ahead of MSG event, Modi meets Nikki Haley

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday met Indian-American South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, one of the brightest stars of the Republican Party, and discussed areas of possible cooperation including investment opportunities in India.

No end to US shutdown as rival bills fail in Senate

No end to US shutdown as rival bills fail in Senate

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

A Republican-backed measure to fund Trump's border wall failed in a 50-47 vote while Democratic measure that omitted the wall fell short in a 52-44 vote.

Salahis to face penalty if they don't testify

Salahis to face penalty if they don't testify

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

A Congressional committee has moved ahead with the process to issue subpoenas for Tareq and Michele Salahi, after the Virginia refused to turn up for testimony before the House Committee on Homeland Security.

Meet the Indian-origin teen who got into all 8 Ivy League schools

Meet the Indian-origin teen who got into all 8 Ivy League schools

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

At just 17, an Indian-origin student has earned admission to 14 top United States universities, including all eight Ivy League schools considered the most prestigious varsities worldwide.

Chandigarh's Neetu Prabhakar is Mrs India International 2017

Chandigarh's Neetu Prabhakar is Mrs India International 2017

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Neetu Prabhakar will represent India in Virginia on August 11, 2017

'Super Sunday' for unseeded Collins and Tiafoe

'Super Sunday' for unseeded Collins and Tiafoe

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Not many would have bet on unseeded Americans Danielle Collins and Frances Tiafoe making it to the Australian Open quarter-final

'Criminal probe into White House gate crash on'

'Criminal probe into White House gate crash on'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

A criminal investigation is going on into the gate crashing incident by a Virginia couple at the White House in November last year, when United States President Barack Obama hosted a state dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the US Secret Service told lawmakers recently. "This continues to be under criminal investigation," Mark Sullivan, director of the US Secret Service said in reply to a question from Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee.

Aide in US State dinner gaffe to step down

Aide in US State dinner gaffe to step down

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Rogers received criticism, and calls for her resignation, from many quarters after Virginia couple Tareq and Michaele Salahi successfully crashed a November 24, 2009 State dinner at the White House honouring Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Stop picking on me, says Konta after Wimbledon exit

Stop picking on me, says Konta after Wimbledon exit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

'I'm a professional competitor who did her best today, and that's all there is to that'

FIFA Women's World Cup reaches exciting stage

FIFA Women's World Cup reaches exciting stage

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The Round of 16 at the 2015 Women's World Cup is taking shape. The final three days and 12 games of group play will supply the remaining 14 teams.

US Congress panel scolds White House gatecrashers

US Congress panel scolds White House gatecrashers

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

The Salahi couple, Tareq and Michaele, infuriated United States lawmakers as they refused to answer any of their questions and invoked their right to remain silent in their forced appearance before a Congressional committee. The celebrity-hounding couple from Virginia was subpoenaed by the House Committee on Homeland Security on Wednesday and was questioned on the circumstances of their attending the White House State Dinner for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on November 24.

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Most Americans to avoid sports before coronavirus vaccine

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Fewer than half of Americans plan to go to sports events, concerts, movies and amusement parks when they reopen to the public until there is a proven coronavirus vaccine. That includes those who have attended such events in the past, an ominous sign for the sports and entertainment industries hoping to return to the spotlight after being shut down by the pandemic.

How female spies changed the course of history

How female spies changed the course of history

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

When Madhuri Gupta was arrested by the Indian agencies, it brought back memories of the women spies like Mata Hari and Virginia Hall. Intelligence services from across the world have always used woman spies since it is believed that they are better at gaining access to information, than their male counterparts.

A friend's tribute to C K Prahalad

A friend's tribute to C K Prahalad

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Dr Alan G Merten, president of George Mason University, who had a 30-year-old friendship with C K Prahalad pays tribute to the management guru.

Tollywood producer, wife arrested in US for running prostitution racket

Tollywood producer, wife arrested in US for running prostitution racket

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The prostitution scheme was masterminded by Kishan Modugumudi and his wife Chandra, 31 where they charged clients up to $3,000 (Rs 2.04 lakh) for each sexual encounter.

Indian American on US Ex-Im Bank adivsory board

Indian American on US Ex-Im Bank adivsory board

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

The board of directors of the Export-Import Bank, the official export-credit agency of the United States, has appointed Indian American entrepreneur and investor Frank F Islam, of McLean, Virginia, as a member of the Bank's Advisory Committee for 2010 to provide expert guidance of small business.

Indian American joins Ex-Im Bank's advisory board

Indian American joins Ex-Im Bank's advisory board

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

The Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank, the official export-credit agency of the United States, has appointed Indian American entrepreneur and investor Frank F Islam, of McLean, Virginia, as a member of the Bank's Advisory Committee for 2010 to provide expert guidance of small business.

US to axe major military command

US to axe major military command

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Defence Secretary Robert Gates said the US Joint Forces Command would close, the use of outside contractors would be cut and the number of generals and admirals reduced. The command, which is based in Norfolk, Virginia, has an annual budget of US $ 240 million and 2,800 military and civilian employees.

FIFA's Blatter, Valcke hire top US lawyers for corruption probe

FIFA's Blatter, Valcke hire top US lawyers for corruption probe

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter and its secretary general Jerome Valcke have both hired high-powered US lawyers to represent them as a corruption probe roils soccer's global governing body.

American 'jihadis' in Pakistan leaves US puzzled

American 'jihadis' in Pakistan leaves US puzzled

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

The US is investigating the circumstances into how and why five of its young citizens from Virginia landed up in Pakistan, as these men are accused of being in touch with radicals for taking part in 'jihad'.

Islamic State calls for attacks in US on election day

Islamic State calls for attacks in US on election day

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Rita Katz, director of the SITE Intelligence Group, said on Twitter that the threats appear in an essay carried by the Islamic State's Al Hayat media centre that declares terrorists "have come to slaughter you and smash your ballot boxes."

Murray takes bow as Queen makes rare appearance

Murray takes bow as Queen makes rare appearance

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Serena Williams promised Queen Elizabeth a curtsy she would never forget, but it is Britain's Andy Murray and not the women's champion who will get the chance to perform in front of the monarch at Wimbledon on Thursday.

First look: Murray's doubts over curtsy and bow

First look: Murray's doubts over curtsy and bow

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

Andy Murray is not sure whether to bow or not but Serena Williams is taking no chances -- she is busy practicing her curtsy.

Rahman's world tour gets rousing welcome

Rahman's world tour gets rousing welcome

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Piling up one exciting show biz piece after another, and unfolding against dazzling, fast changing backgrounds, with over a dozen dancers and acrobats adding additional thrills, the A.R. Rahman Jai Ho Concert: The Journey Home World Tour got on to a rousing start in New York on Friday, continued in Atlantic City the next day, and arrived in DC-Virginia on Sunday.

Republican Congressman, others shot during baseball practice

Republican Congressman, others shot during baseball practice

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

President Trump has condemned the shooting incident.

US has the best workers, economy: Obama

US has the best workers, economy: Obama

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Despite other countries and the regions fast catching up, the United States still has a huge competitive edge over the rest, President Barack Obama has said.

Aus Open: Paes and Sania advance

Aus Open: Paes and Sania advance

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Sania Mirza and Leander Paes kept Indian hopes alive by scoring victories in their respective events but curtains were drawn on the campaign of Somdev Devvarman and Prakash Amritraj at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Friday.

Discover your inner James Bond at this spy museum

Discover your inner James Bond at this spy museum

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

It's not easy to be a spy. The job requires a unique set of skills, including mastery of a wide range of gadgets and devices. Now, at the new Spyscape museum in New York, one can not only experience what being a 007 spy entails, but also learn about the history of espionage.

Burglaries in Hindu homes on the rise in Fairfax

Burglaries in Hindu homes on the rise in Fairfax

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

The Indian-American community in upscale Fairfax County, Virginia, has begun feeling insecure following a rash of burglaries that appear to target their households. Of 21 burglaries reported in the county since January, 16 were in Indian homes.

Two more Indian Americans join Obama admn

Two more Indian Americans join Obama admn

Rediff.com18 Apr 2009

While Chopra's appointment does not need any confirmation by the US Senate, Shah's nomination does, but is expected to be a formality, considering his impeccable track record at the Gates Foundation and his previous experience, expertise and tremendous qualifications which includes both an MD and a Masters degree in health economics.

RIL buys gas assets in US for $1.7 billion

RIL buys gas assets in US for $1.7 billion

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Reliance Industries will invest $1.7 billion in a project in the United States for extracting gas from shale, a sedimentary rock, in joint venture with Atlas Energy Inc.

Narain Karthikeyan impressive in his NASCAR debut

Narain Karthikeyan impressive in his NASCAR debut

Rediff.com1 Apr 2010

After making his mark in the Formula One circuit, Narain Karthikeyan, now has added yet another notch to the racing belt.

US Congress to summon White House gate-crashers

US Congress to summon White House gate-crashers

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

A United States Congressional committee on security will summon the Secret Service chief and the Virginia couple who gate crashed into President Barack Obama's first state dinner, to testify before it on the breach of security at the White House.The House Committee on Homeland Security will hold a hearing on Thursday, in which they will hear testimonies of aspiring reality TV stars Tareq and Michaele Salahi, who managed to gate-crash into the state dinner.

'Salahis demanding 6-figure payment for story'

'Salahis demanding 6-figure payment for story'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2009

An American couple, who gatecrashed into a State dinner President Barack Obama hosted for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the White House, were now trying to peddle their story for hundreds of thousands of dollars to television networks.