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My Son Raj Subramaniam, The FedEx CEO

My Son Raj Subramaniam, The FedEx CEO

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

'He is a busy man these days, still, he makes it a point to call me at least once a month.'

Why Sun Pharma stock will remain under pressure

Why Sun Pharma stock will remain under pressure

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

The weakness in the stock was because of inspections by the American drug regulator at its Halol plant in Gujarat which resulted in eight observations, as well as a downward revision of speciality drug payoffs.

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Is Jallikattu the right choice for the Oscars?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'I believe FFI has made a mistake,' notes Aseem Chhabra.

Indian American hopes to make it big in NY polls

Indian American hopes to make it big in NY polls

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Indian American Reshma Saujani hopes to become the next United States Congresswoman from New York. It is a difficult race to win the New York primary slated to be held on Tuesday, but she is counting on immigrant power and her Wall Street connections. Aseem Chhabra speaks to the candidate.

Trump agrees to Biden transition, vows to keep fighting poll result

Trump agrees to Biden transition, vows to keep fighting poll result

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

President Trump, a Republican, however, did not formally concede the election to Biden, saying he would 'continue to fight and will prevail'. He has launched a slew of lawsuits in key states, but has not provided any evidence to back his claims of electoral fraud. Many of the lawsuits have been dismissed by courts.

American Tower gets nod to buy Essar's tower biz

American Tower gets nod to buy Essar's tower biz

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

ATC, through Transcend, had entered into a definitive share purchase agreement with three companies of the Essar Group to acquire the entire issued share capital of Essar Telecom Infrastructure Private Ltd.

Indian American teacher gets Presidential award

Indian American teacher gets Presidential award

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Radhika Plakkot, a biology teacher from Huntington High School, Maryland, United States was recently named by President Barack Obama as one of America's best mathematics and science teachers for 2010.

Six-year old placed on American no- fly list!

Six-year old placed on American no- fly list!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

What happened to six-year old Indian American girl Alyssa Thomas, happened to late Senator Edward Kennedy a few times, when he was stopped at airports because his name was seen on a no-fly list. When the family tried to clear up the issue with Homeland Security, they received a letter notifying them that it could not be changed.

Targeting Taliban: Does US Want India's Help?

Targeting Taliban: Does US Want India's Help?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken was asked by US Congressmen if the US had explore the possibility of northwest India for counter terrorism capabilities in Afghanistan. Blinken's remarks on India assume great importance, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

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.

For many Americans, Election Day brings relief

For many Americans, Election Day brings relief

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

"Neither Donald Trump nor Hillary Clinton represent the values and ideals of America." "After long quarrels, it is finally getting close to being over." George Joseph hears from voters.

Google's Sundar Pichai promoted as Alphabet CEO

Google's Sundar Pichai promoted as Alphabet CEO

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

Google Chief Executive Officer Indian-American Sundar Pichai, 47, will be assuming the role of Alphabet CEO, making him one of the most powerful corporate leaders of the world.

'South Asians voted overwhelmingly against Trump'

'South Asians voted overwhelmingly against Trump'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'This election might be the most significant for the community and indicates the possibility of greater engagement.'

Elton John to replace Simon as American Idol judge

Elton John to replace Simon as American Idol judge

Rediff.com10 May 2010

American Idol bosses are demanding Sir Elton John to replace Simon Cowell as one of the judges on the show.

'Why was Shahzad allowed to board the plane?'

'Why was Shahzad allowed to board the plane?'

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Times Square bombing suspect Faisal Shahzad's bid to flee the United States did not raise any red flag as the airline whose flight to Dubai he boarded had not refreshed its information on the Pakistani-American being tailed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Obama's superstars to aid Indian American Ro Khanna

Obama's superstars to aid Indian American Ro Khanna

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Last week 36-year-old Khanna, who has previously served in the Obama administration as one of his top ranking trade official, had announced his Congressional bid for the 2014 general elections from California against his own partyman and incumbent Mike Honda from California's 17th Congressional district as the new State laws allows two opponents from the same party to run against each other in general elections.

Oxford jabs effective against severe Covid: US trial

Oxford jabs effective against severe Covid: US trial

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is also being produced as part of a tie-up by the Serum Institute of India.

Indian-American professor honoured in US

Indian-American professor honoured in US

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Indian-American professor, Manoranjan 'Mano' Misra, at University of Nevada, Reno (UNR), has been honoured by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents for his research works.

Trump-Biden tear desi families apart

Trump-Biden tear desi families apart

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

What startles a visitor like me from India is how the 2020 US presidential election has divided families, husband and wife, parents and children, observes Payal Mohanka.

Obama picks another Indian American for top job

Obama picks another Indian American for top job

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Obama has appointed eminent Indian American attorney, Amy K Singh, as President's Advisory Committee on the Arts for the prestigious John F Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, the White House has said.

Trump or Biden? It's D-Day for America

Trump or Biden? It's D-Day for America

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Americans will give their final verdict, either giving incumbent Donald Trump another four years or bestowing reins to Democratic former Vice President Joe Biden.

Broke and sad: 150 deportees return home from US

Broke and sad: 150 deportees return home from US

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

As they stepped outside the airport, one after the other, they appeared sad. Some said they felt dejected that they could not realise their American dream even after several attempts.

Here are nominees for Male World Athlete of the Year 2020

Here are nominees for Male World Athlete of the Year 2020

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

A three-way voting process will determine the finalists.

Indian American to revamp New Jersey health care

Indian American to revamp New Jersey health care

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has named Dr Poonam Alaigh, director, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield, New Jersey, as the commissioner of the state Health and Senior Services Department, a cabinet post.Alaigh, 45, has a multifaceted background in health-care administration and delivery, including clinical practice, hospital practice, hospital administration, managed care, pharmaceutical medicine, and health-care policy.

Email spoofing is the latest cyber fraud

Email spoofing is the latest cyber fraud

Rediff.com23 May 2020

Email providers can stop spoof emails impersonating them from reaching their customer's inbox or junk/bulk folder by enabling DMARC, says Venkata Satish Guttula.

Indian-American raises $ 1 mn for state campaign

Indian-American raises $ 1 mn for state campaign

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

US President Barack Obama's former Indian-American policy adviser Raja Krishnamoorthi has raised more than US $ 1 million for his campaign for post of Illinois state comptroller, for which he has also received support from leading city dailies.

Diwali holiday decision divides US town

Diwali holiday decision divides US town

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Asked to declare a holiday on the Hindu festival, the school board in Millburn Township, New Jersey, instead comes up with a solution that angers many. Rediff.com/India Abroad's George Joseph reports.

57% investors say Big-4 auditors have no credibility: Survey

57% investors say Big-4 auditors have no credibility: Survey

Rediff.com20 May 2020

It can be noted that ever since Satyam Computers scandal came out in January 2009, the audit world, especially the Big Four, have been under fire from the regulators.

US to give India ventilators to fight COVID-19: Trump

US to give India ventilators to fight COVID-19: Trump

Rediff.com16 May 2020

At Trump's request, India had last month allowed the export of 50 million hydroxychloroquine tablets to treat COVID-19 patients in America, the country worst hit by the pandemic.

McDonald's CEO fired over 'consensual relationship' with employee

McDonald's CEO fired over 'consensual relationship' with employee

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The company said that Steve Easterbrook had "violated company policy and demonstrated poor judgement involving in a recent consensual relationship with an employee".

Climate change: US wants China, India on board

Climate change: US wants China, India on board

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

The Indian delegation is led by Special Envoy to the Prime Minister on Climate Change Shyam Saran. The first meeting since the leaders of the Major Economies met in L'Aquila, Italy on July 9, the two-day meeting would be chaired by Michael Froman, the Deputy National Security Advisor for International Economic Affairs.

Meet the first Indian American in Michigan's state house

Meet the first Indian American in Michigan's state house

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Michigan has elected its first Indian-American State House Representative -- Samir 'Sam' Singh. George Joseph reports.

5 Indian Americans lose out in US polls

5 Indian Americans lose out in US polls

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Ricky Gill, the youngest Congressional candidate from district 9 California who had endorsements from Governor Nikki Haley and former Governer Jeb Bush conceded to his opponent Congressman Jerry McNerney, an incumbent.

Djokovic ties Federer's record; Sania returns to WTA circuit

Djokovic ties Federer's record; Sania returns to WTA circuit

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Novak Djokovic equalled Roger Federer's all-time record for most weeks as ATP world number one

Arms case: Indian American couple face new charges

Arms case: Indian American couple face new charges

Rediff.com8 Aug 2009

An Indian American doctor, who is accused of illegally possessing high-explosive grenades, and his wife face new charges of interfering with the probe into their extensive weapons cache. The new seven-count indictment accuses 51-year-old Dr Randeep Mann and his wife Sangeeta of seeking to obstruct the probe by hiding from federal agents signed, blank cheques. It also alleged that 48-year-old Sangeeta concealed evidence and made a false declaration to a federal grand jury.

Infosys takes whistleblower complaint to audit panel

Infosys takes whistleblower complaint to audit panel

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

According to reports, an anonymous group that calls itself "ethical employees" have written to the Infosys Board as well as American regulator US Securities and Exchange Commission with the allegations. They have claimed that they have emails and voice recordings to substantiate the same.

Kalam frisked by American airline at Delhi airport

Kalam frisked by American airline at Delhi airport

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

The Civil Aviation Ministry has ordered a probe into the incident involving the ground security staff of Continental Airlines which subjected Kalam to security check before he was to board a Newark-bound flight on April 24.

America rising anew: Biden tells US Congress

America rising anew: Biden tells US Congress

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Biden said that 100 days since he took the oath of office on January 20 and inherited the worst pandemic in a century and the worst economic crisis in a decade, America is on the move again, turning peril into possibility, crisis into opportunity and setback into strength.

Indian-American Vivek Murthy becomes youngest surgeon general

Indian-American Vivek Murthy becomes youngest surgeon general

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Thirty-seven-year-old Indian-American physician Vivek Hallegere Murthy has been confirmed as the 19th surgeon general of America by the United States senate. He is youngest person and first person of Indian-origin to hold the post.

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Political analysts believe that an aggressive Harris, 55, who aspires to be the first woman vice-president in history, will easily prevail over Pence, 61, during the only vice-presidential debate and help Biden, 77, to widen his lead over Trump, 74.

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