George Joseph, For Rediff.Com

Stories by George Joseph, For Rediff.Com

US: Indian pushed into train's path; hunt on for killer

US: Indian pushed into train's path; hunt on for killer

Rediff.com   29 Dec 2012

An Indian youth was killed in New York when a deranged woman pushed him from the railway platform in front of an incoming train

US school shootout: Gunman kills mother, 25 others

US school shootout: Gunman kills mother, 25 others

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2012

A young gunman killed his mother and 25 other people, including 18 children, when he went on a shooting rampage inside a US school, before turning the gun on himself, in one of the deadliest such incidents witnessed in the country.

US school shooting: 'Shocked and saddened by the tragedy'

US school shooting: 'Shocked and saddened by the tragedy'

Rediff.com   15 Dec 2012

Newtown resident Bindu Balasubramanian described the state of shock at the school massacre.

Viji George to continue as Concordia College president

Viji George to continue as Concordia College president

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2012

After a search for a few months for a new leader, Concordia College in Bronxville, New York has announced that Dr Viji George, the current college president, has agreed to continue. George Joseph reports

'He spoke to us as if he knew us for a long time'

'He spoke to us as if he knew us for a long time'

Rediff.com   29 Nov 2012

President Barrack Obama, who November 15 visited Staten Island, the New York City borough devastated by Superstorm Sandy, met with members of the St George Orthodox Church, which was partially damaged.

What comprehensive US immigration reform must do

What comprehensive US immigration reform must do

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2012

Unlike other communities, we do not demand to bring more people in the United States, but we demand fairness and justice for immigrants says Aman Kapoor

Meet the first Indian American in Michigan's state house

Meet the first Indian American in Michigan's state house

Rediff.com   27 Nov 2012

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

US polls: Desis divided over loss of Modi sympathiser

US polls: Desis divided over loss of Modi sympathiser

Rediff.com   10 Nov 2012

Indo-American Muslims hail the defeat of Republican Joe Walsh, who demanded a visa for Gujarat CM Narendra Modi. George Joseph reports

US Congress polls: Bad day for Indian Americans

US Congress polls: Bad day for Indian Americans

Rediff.com   7 Nov 2012

The defeat of Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula from the 7th Congressional District in New Jersey is not entirely unexpected, even though official results may be delayed for days because of Hurricane Sandy.

Desi analyst slammed for inaccurate tweets over Sandy

Desi analyst slammed for inaccurate tweets over Sandy

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2012

When anonymous tweeter @Comfortablysmug tweeted 'Breaking: Confirmed flooding at NYSE (New York Stock Exchange) The trading floor is flooded under more than 3 feet of water,' it was picked up by the National Weather Service, the Weather Channel and CNN.

Family escapes as tree destroys house in Sandy-hit US

Family escapes as tree destroys house in Sandy-hit US

Rediff.com   6 Nov 2012

Though his house has almost been destroyed by a huge oak tree that fell on it, Sam Kurian is grateful that nobody inside was hurt.

The 9-year-old Indian attending college in the US

The 9-year-old Indian attending college in the US

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2012

This child prodigy tells George Joseph that he wants to be a scientist; discover something big.

Missing Indian American boy's body found

Missing Indian American boy's body found

Rediff.com   28 Sep 2012

The body of Harsha Maddula, 18, an engineering-pre med student at Northwestern University in Illinois, United States, who was missing since September 22, was recovered from the water in Wilmette Harbour on Thursday.

US student Harsha Maddula missing after off-campus party

US student Harsha Maddula missing after off-campus party

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2012

Harsha Maddula left the party with three or four people, according to multiple sources who saw his group leaving the house. George Joseph reports from New York.

US: Cong motion to dismiss anti-Sikh riots case denied

US: Cong motion to dismiss anti-Sikh riots case denied

Rediff.com   22 Sep 2012

United States Federal Judge Robert Sweet in New York ruled that the Indian National Congress has been 'properly served' with summons in the November 1984 anti-Sikh riots as per the Hague Service Convention.

Indians in US seek speedy green card approvals

Indians in US seek speedy green card approvals

Rediff.com   3 Sep 2012

Five years after the largely attended rally in Washington, DC, tech people associated with 'Immigration Voice' are scheduled to gather in the heart of Silicon Valley on September 8 to voice their concerns.

Hindu-American Tulsi wins Democratic primary in Hawaii

Hindu-American Tulsi wins Democratic primary in Hawaii

Rediff.com   12 Aug 2012

Gabbard is set to create history becoming the first Hindu ever to be elected to the US Congress in November, as there is virtually little opposition to her in a predominantly Democratic district.

Five Hyderabad youth killed in road mishap in US

Five Hyderabad youth killed in road mishap in US

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2012

Five Indian youth were killed after a deadly accident at the junction of I-35 and I-40 in Oklahoma City, on Friday. The accident happened around 1 am, a release from the Telugu Association of North America said.

Hyundai drives car tyre imports in June quarter

Hyundai drives car tyre imports in June quarter

Rediff.com   10 Aug 2012

The import of car tyres surged in April-June as compared to the same period last year, but those of truck and bus tyres fell.

Panel approves new global food safety measures

Panel approves new global food safety measures

Rediff.com   26 Jul 2012

Codex Commission agrees on better standards on many food items exported by India, such as nuts, spices and seafood