All stories by YOSHITA SINGH
Martoma fails to avoid jail in insider trading case
Rediff.com13 Nov 2014Martoma, 40, was sentenced in federal court last month by US District Judge Paul Gardephe for his role as the "central figure" in the most lucrative insider trading scheme ever charged involving $275 million in illegal profits and avoided losses.
Tainted portfolio manager Martoma successful in delaying prison term
Rediff.com5 Nov 2014The appeals court granted Martoma's request to extend his November 10 surrender date until an appellate panel hears and decides on his motion for bail pending appeal.
Indian-origin man jailed for 15 years for investment fraud
Rediff.com4 Nov 2014According to court documents, Singh carried out an investment fraud through an entity known as the Perfect Financial Group.
India, Pakistan continue to spar over Kashmir at UN
Rediff.com4 Nov 2014Sparring over Kashmir at the United Nations General Assembly, India and Pakistan have again exchanged verbal volleys over the issue with the Indian delegate dubbing the remarks of his Pakistani counterpart as "unsolicited comments" that were "factually incorrect".
New York City Marathon most technologically advanced: TCS
Rediff.com3 Nov 2014TCS previously developed mobile apps for the last year's marathon, helping participants to track runners and to receive race results, information on the event, and tips for training.
India refuses to join NPT as non-nuclear state
Rediff.com31 Oct 2014India has voted against the provisions of draft resolutions that would have required it to accede to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, saying there is "no question" of it joining the treaty as a non-nuclear weapon state.
Income inequality: India among worst-performing countries
Rediff.com28 Oct 2014India has performed poorly in removing gender-based disparities, ranking 114 out of 142 countries in World Economic Forum's 2014 gender gap index, scoring below average on parameters like economic participation, educational attainment and health and survival.
Travellers with Ebola should not be stigmatised: UN chief
Rediff.com28 Oct 2014United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon on Monday expressed concern over restrictions imposed on travelers returning from Ebola-affected countries, saying people who develop infections should be "supported, not stigmatised".
New York doctor tests positive for Ebola, first case in city
Rediff.com24 Oct 2014A doctor who treated Ebola patients in Guinea and returned to the United States last week has tested positive for the Ebola virus, becoming New York city's first diagnosed case.
Satya Nadella gets $84-mn compensation in 2014
Rediff.com21 Oct 2014In a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission on Monday, Microsoft said Nadella will get a total compensation of $84.30 million for the fiscal year ended June 2014, significantly up from the $7.66 million he received in 2013.
'Apple, FB to pay for female employees to freeze their eggs'
Rediff.com15 Oct 2014he popular social networking site recently began covering egg freezing, while the technology giant would start in January, spokespeople for the companies told NBC News.
The peacekeeper in Afghanistan who made India proud
Rediff.com14 Oct 2014An Indian police inspector has been named recipient of a prestigious international female peacekeeper award by the United Nation's police division for her "exceptional achievements" in her duty with the UN mission in Afghanistan, including her efforts towards helping victims of sexual and gender-based violence.
Economic recovery in India still uneven: Rajan
Rediff.com13 Oct 2014The RBI governor also said he is not 'overly' worried about any interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve, saying the country had enough foreign exchange reserves.
4 Indians among Fortune's most powerful people in biz under 40
Rediff.com10 Oct 2014New York Stock Exchange President 38-year-old Tom Farley (ranked 7) and Twitter co-founder and CEO 37-year-old Jack Dorsey.
Ban asks India, Pak to resolve their issues through dialogue
Rediff.com10 Oct 2014United Nations chief Ban Ki-moon on Thursday expressed concern over the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan along the LoC and asked the two nations to resolve all differences through dialogue and engage constructively for a long-term solution for peace and stability in Kashmir.
We have political will to undertake financial reforms: Rajan
Rediff.com9 Oct 2014Rajan encouraged the Indian-American business community to get involved in the 'nitty gritty of the implementation process,' saying such involvement was not difficult especially since the Indian government has the political will to reform.
Community sanitation: Indian wins prestigious global citizen award
Rediff.com8 Oct 2014Anoop Jain was named recipient of the 2014 Waislitz Global Citizen Award for his 'exemplified values of a Global Citizen' through his work in founding Humanure Power in Bihar in 2011 that builds community sanitation facilities in rural India.
Why Gates is impressed by Modi's cleanliness drive
Rediff.com7 Oct 2014Bill Gates discussed with the Indian leader the opportunity to design 21st century toilets that do not need big sewage systems and water treatment plants.
India contributes $1 million to UN women's body
Rediff.com2 Oct 2014India is one of the founding members of the Executive Board of the UN Women, and is presently serving on the UN Women's Executive Board.
Five Indian-Americans in Forbes list of US' richest
Rediff.com30 Sep 2014Five Indian-Americans have been named among the 400 richest people in the US by Forbes, a list topped by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for the 21st year in a row with a net worth of $81 billion.