George Joseph In New York

Stories by George Joseph In New York

After vandalism of temple, offensive graffiti stuns Hindus in New York

After vandalism of temple, offensive graffiti stuns Hindus in New York

Rediff.com   12 Mar 2015

"Hindu Gang" has been spray painted on a building often used to host community meetings. George Joseph/Rediff.com reports from New York.

5 Indian workers in US awarded 88 cr in labour trafficking case

5 Indian workers in US awarded 88 cr in labour trafficking case

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2015

Signal International, its network of recruiters and labour brokers are being sued for trafficking 500 Indian guest workers to the United States and forcing them to work under barbaric conditions. George Joseph reports for Rediff.com from New York

US: Cop who left aged Indian paralysed sacked, arrested

US: Cop who left aged Indian paralysed sacked, arrested

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2015

Officer Eric Parker was fired from his job for his use of force against a man who committed no crime, did not speak English and could not understand the police commands.

Tharoor: 'I am not a villain'

Tharoor: 'I am not a villain'

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2015

'I do not require validation from a hostile media. My conscience is clear.'

'AAP's win will change Indian politics forever'

'AAP's win will change Indian politics forever'

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2015

'AAP as a party has failed and risen, but what matters is that we as alert citizens are able to create alternatives to traditional politics. This has to be the win of alternative politics over traditional politics.'

Delhi cab rape victim sues Uber in California

Delhi cab rape victim sues Uber in California

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2015

The suit claims Uber sacrificed customer safety for the sake of profit and expansion.

22 years ago, before Barack, there was John Abraham

22 years ago, before Barack, there was John Abraham

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2015

'It was a moment when I felt what power can get. Such a reception was beyond my expectation.'

Pravasi Special: A look back in anxiety

Pravasi Special: A look back in anxiety

Rediff.com   7 Jan 2015

'Non Resident Indians know that India's problems are the combination of many factors over the centuries, including foreign rule, lack of resources and the ever-growing population, among other things. Yet, India has achieved many things and even looks at Mars as a neighbour.'

NRIs with US 'T' visas not being allowed to leave

NRIs with US 'T' visas not being allowed to leave

Rediff.com   11 Dec 2014

Victims decry Ministry of External Affairs' 'vengeful' decision to stop them from leaving the country if they have a 'T' visa (Trafficking category) affixed on their passports. George Joseph/Rediff.com reports

Bird flu: Red alert issued in 3 districts in Kerala

Bird flu: Red alert issued in 3 districts in Kerala

Rediff.com   26 Nov 2014

Around 2 lakh ducks will be killed in the Kuttanad area.

Meet the 23-year-old desi who won from Ohio

Meet the 23-year-old desi who won from Ohio

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2014

Indian-American law student Niraj Antani makes history as he goes on to become the youngest sitting state representative. Rediff.com's George Joseph reports

US polls: Nikki Haley, Tulsi Gabbard re-elected

US polls: Nikki Haley, Tulsi Gabbard re-elected

Rediff.com   5 Nov 2014

Hindu-American Congresswon Tulsi Gabbard coasts to a rollicking re-election victory in in Hawaii's 2nd District

Maya Sarihan wins 'Miss India America' title

Maya Sarihan wins 'Miss India America' title

Rediff.com   24 Oct 2014

Physiology student Maya Charuni Sarihan from Scottsdale, Arizona, was crowned the 22nd Miss India America 2014 in Los Angeles.

Texas city gets Mahatma Gandhi statue

Texas city gets Mahatma Gandhi statue

Rediff.com   22 Oct 2014

On the 145th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Irving city in Texas, United States became the sixth town in the country to install a Gandhi statue.

Kerala observes first liquor 'Dry Sunday'

Kerala observes first liquor 'Dry Sunday'

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2014

Apart from Sundays, the first day of each month will be a dry day and holidays like Gandhi Jayanti and Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti are also termed as dry days.

'Mr Modi, help save this home'

'Mr Modi, help save this home'

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

In an attempt to preserve a crucial piece of Indian history, Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's followers have sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's help in buying the London apartment, which was once the social crusader's home.

'India must show the world it is a power to be reckoned with'

'India must show the world it is a power to be reckoned with'

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

Speaking of the religious freedom and safety they feel in India, Rabbi Romiel Daniel, part of the Indian Jewish Congregation of USA, tells George Joseph/Rediff.com that members of his community hope for better relations between India and Israel.

'Modi's speech was full of ideas'

'Modi's speech was full of ideas'

Rediff.com   29 Sep 2014

'He brings fresh ideas and leadership.' 'Modi is bold, doesn't care about criticism.' Members of the Madison Square Garden audience praise Prime Minister Narendra Modi's speech.

Sikh-Americans meet Modi, discuss passport, visa issues

Sikh-Americans meet Modi, discuss passport, visa issues

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the United States hasn't been all rosy with a Sikh group protesting his visit and also securing a summons against the Indian PM in the 2002 Gujarat riots case. However, in the face of these protests, a group of Sikhs in New York met with the PM and expressed solidarity with him on Saturday.