PIO Republican enters governor's race in New Jersey

A 31-year-old Indian-American entrepreneur has entered the governor’s race in New Jersey, the elections for which are scheduled for later this year. Harsh Vardhan Singh, a Republican, entered......

Indian-Americans among 14 charged in $53-mn Covid relief fund fraud

As many as 14 people, including several Indian-origin business owners and employees have been charged in a $53 million fraud scheme involving a COVID-19 pandemic relief programme in the US state of......

Meet New Jersey's first Indian-American judge

Sohail Mohammed has become New Jersey's first Indian-American and second Muslim judge. Mohammed, 47, was sworn-in at the Passaic County Superior Court, where he will be serving as a judge. "I......

Modi's welcome ceremony at White House to be one of the biggest

The first state visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the US is likely to be a defining moment for Indo-US relationship and both sides are working on a robust outcome document that may take up......

Carol Bartz to be Yahoo's new CEO

Yahoo Inc. has appointed Carol Bartz as its new chief executive officer. The 60-year old Bartz was chairman, president and CEO of Autodesk for 14 years. She stepped down in April, 2006. Bartz told......

The grandmother of invention

When you call the home of Lisa Gable, the 84-year-old entrepreneur answers the phone with the same greeting every time: "L.G. Accessories, home of the Strap-Mate." Gable's voice is full of energy......

Infy's former-US recruiter says firm favoured hiring Indians

Infosys has been in the eye of the storm on alleged violation of H-1B and business visa norms on several occasions in the USIn an interesting turn of events, a former recruiter in the US who was......

This CEO wants to bat for cricket in the US

Chief executive officers usually love to play golf or tennis, but few take interest in getting involved in sports administration. Ram Varadarajan is an exception. Varadarajan, president and CEO of......

What Are Dravid, Sanga Showing Us?

IMAGE: Rahul Dravid and Kumar Sangakkara unveil Rajasthan Royals' jersey for IPL 2025. Photograph: Rajasthan Royals/X   Rajasthan Royals, on Wednesday, unveiled their jersey for the coming......

Asian Games: We'll return with best medal count: Thakur during send-off

IMAGE: In a ceremony in New Delhi, the IOA unveiled the official ceremonial dress and playing kit for the Indian contingent for the upcoming Asian Games. Photograph: Hockey India/Twitter......

World Cup: The sinking of Old Europe

Claude Arpi captures the fan's passion for football in an ongoing e-mail exchange with Ivan Crasto, Rediff.com's Sports Editor. Read Claude's first e-mail hereYou can find his second e-mail......

Readers wishes for John Wright

Name:jagdish shah Message:Hi John Many many happy returns of the day Thanks for working indian cricket team Jagdish Name:Hitendra Message:Wish you a very happy birthday. I hope that you will guide......

Readers wishes for John Wright

Name:jagdish shah Message:Hi John Many many happy returns of the day Thanks for working indian cricket team Jagdish Name:Hitendra Message:Wish you a very happy birthday. I hope that you will guide......