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Saurabh Netravalkar is destiny's child, says father

Saurabh Netravalkar is destiny's child, says father

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

'His focus is like that only, he will give his 100 per cent in whatever he takes up, be it studying or be it playing cricket.'

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Time For India To Revisit Western Alliances

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

It's time India re-visited its Western alliances for the attitude and approach that the West reserves for the nation when it comes to security cooperation of the kind that they might not have visualised outside of China, India's bug-bear, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

American Louise Gluck wins Nobel Prize for Literature

American Louise Gluck wins Nobel Prize for Literature

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

She is the first American to win the prestigious award since Bob Dylan was honored in 2016. Toni Morrison was the last American to receive the prize before him, winning in 1993.

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

Zverev wins Paris Masters, Swiatek survives Krejcikova

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Third seed Alexander Zverev eased past home favourite Ugo Humbert

My First Meal In The US Will Be Dosa!

My First Meal In The US Will Be Dosa!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

More than 55,000 Indians have been approved to study in the US in 2022.

NEET: Cure The Disease Not The Symptoms

NEET: Cure The Disease Not The Symptoms

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'The Indian private sector knows how to build and run educational organisations, what is needed is a large dose of removal of restrictions.' 'Government restrictions hold back universities in India from launching medical schools,' argue Ajay Shah and Vijay Kelkar.

Another Indian student dies in US, probe underway

Another Indian student dies in US, probe underway

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

'Deeply saddened by the unfortunate demise of Mr Uma Satya Sai Gadde, an Indian student in Cleveland, Ohio,' the Consulate General of India in New York said in a post on X.

Citadel: Honey Bunny Review: Samantha Steals The Show!

Citadel: Honey Bunny Review: Samantha Steals The Show!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Watch her in hand-to-hand combat, wielding guns, firing weapons and breaking bones like a beast in some of the sleekly done one-take sequences. She also owns some emotionally-charged moments within the same dramatic beat, observes Mayur Sanap.

2024 Economics Nobel awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A Robinson

2024 Economics Nobel awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James A Robinson

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Monday has decided to award the 2024 Nobel Prize also known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A. Robinson "for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity."

Earth's inner core slowing down, could change day's length: Study

Earth's inner core slowing down, could change day's length: Study

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

Researchers said that the slowing down could change the length of one day on the Earth by fractions of a second.

US embassy in Dhaka to resume visa services this week

US embassy in Dhaka to resume visa services this week

Rediff.com2 Sep 2024

Helen said the US embassy in Dhaka will resume this week its consular service to expedite visa processing.

Will Usha Vance Be First Hindu Second Lady?

Will Usha Vance Be First Hindu Second Lady?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Asked about the challenges of an interfaith marriage, she said, 'There are a lot of things that we just agree on, I think, especially when it comes to family life, how to raise our kids. And so I think the answer really is, we just talk a lot.'

Is Indian-American Ro Khanna eyeing 2024 US prez bid?

Is Indian-American Ro Khanna eyeing 2024 US prez bid?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Those close to Khanna, 46, say he is keeping his options open ahead of a potential presidential run in 2028 or beyond. But others in his orbit are talking about an even more compressed timeline: running in 2024 if President Joe Biden, 80, decided not to, according to Politico, a political newspaper company based in Arlington County in the US.

'Economics Nobel' for research into prosperity of nations

'Economics Nobel' for research into prosperity of nations

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences on Monday has decided to award the 2024 Nobel Prize also known as the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James A Robinson 'for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity'.

Biden appoints 2 Indian-Americans to advisory panel for trade policy

Biden appoints 2 Indian-Americans to advisory panel for trade policy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

On Friday, Biden announced his intent to appoint 14 people to the advisory committee, which provides overall policy advice to the United States trade representative on matters of development, implementation, and administration of the US trade policy.

Indian American CEO appointed to New York's racial justice board

Indian American CEO appointed to New York's racial justice board

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Udai Tambar, an Indian-origin CEO involved in youth development services in the US, is among 15 experts appointed as members of the newly-formed racial justice advisory board in New York City.

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

In yet another deadly attack on Indians and Indian-Americans in the United States in recent months, a 34-year-old trained classical dancer from India and a student of Washington University, was shot dead in St Louis, Missouri.

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'There are ominous portents of an isolationist administration not only building a physical wall to the south to prevent unwanted immigrants from entering the land of milk and honey, but also trade walls not just against China, but all nations,' foresees Sreekant Sambrani.

Goodbye Maggie!

Goodbye Maggie!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The legendary British actress Dame Maggie Smith passed into the green room of eternal performers up in Heaven on Friday, September 27, 2024. She would have turned 90 on December 28.

Indian-origin student found dead in US, shot self in head

Indian-origin student found dead in US, shot self in head

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Sameer Kamath, a US citizen, was found dead in the woods on February 5 at approximately 5pm in NICHES Land Trust - Crow's Grove in Williamsport, Indiana.

IIT-Bombay and Washington University launch joint MBA programme

IIT-Bombay and Washington University launch joint MBA programme

Rediff.com5 May 2015

This is the first time the American University has entered into an academic partnership with an Indian institute.

Indian-origin couple driving daughter to college killed in US car crash

Indian-origin couple driving daughter to college killed in US car crash

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

Their only surviving immediate family member, son Adiryan (14), was not in the vehicle with them.

Meet the first Indian origin player in MLB!

Meet the first Indian origin player in MLB!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Kumar Rocker scripts Major League Baseball history

What Kamala Harris said at her first campaign rally

What Kamala Harris said at her first campaign rally

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

Republican presidential candidate and former president Donald Trump is relying on support from billionaires and big corporations, while hers is a people powered campaign, Vice President Kamala Harris said on Tuesday addressing her first election rally, a day after she became the presumptive presidential nominee of the Democratic Party.

NASA, ISRO to send joint space missions

NASA, ISRO to send joint space missions

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

"On space, we will be able to announce that India is signing the Artemis Accords, which advance a common vision for space exploration for the benefit of all humankind," a senior administration official said hours before the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden in the Oval Office.

Hindu group objects to 'dismantling Hindutva' conference in US

Hindu group objects to 'dismantling Hindutva' conference in US

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Conference organisers, who are requesting anonymity, claim the three-day event starting September 10 is cosponsored by more than 45 centres or departments at over 40 universities, most of whom are from the United States.

Now, Indian-origin elderly motel owner shot dead in US

Now, Indian-origin elderly motel owner shot dead in US

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) in a statement said America's hotel owners are deeply saddened, shocked, and outraged by this senseless act of violence against a small business owner that cost him his life.

Biden names Indian-American as assistant WH press secy

Biden names Indian-American as assistant WH press secy

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

Patel is currently the senior spokesperson of the Biden Inaugural and has been a part of the Biden Campaign as well where he served as Regional Communications Director.

'PM Modi Has Transformed India's Image'

'PM Modi Has Transformed India's Image'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'His hopes and dreams for India reach higher and higher and are unstoppable, and his execution has been exemplary.' 'It inspires all of us to do more.'

Dom's Take: Trump's latest flip flop

Dom's Take: Trump's latest flip flop

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Why did the Trump administration perform a back flip on Tuesday and cancel its order on foreign students?

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

South Asia: It Is Climate Change, Stupid

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

India should encourage the second coming of SAARC with climate change as an urgent agenda and keeping Indian security concerns in mind as the subtext, suggest Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil Athale (retd).

Indian American heads top US science funding body

Indian American heads top US science funding body

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Unanimously confirmed by the Senate last week, Panchanathan, 58, from the Arizona State University, replaces White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Director Dr Kelvin Droegemeier who served as Acting Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF).

Where You Can Watch Kalki On OTT

Where You Can Watch Kalki On OTT

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

Angry young men (and old) dominate the OTT this week. Take your pick.

'Blessed that I get to do what I love the most'

'Blessed that I get to do what I love the most'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'It was about being clear with our plans and executing our processes rather than thinking about who we are facing and what the result would be. I'm glad that first spell worked for me," he added about his effort last night.'

No coffee, no exercise can kill you 60% faster: Study

No coffee, no exercise can kill you 60% faster: Study

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Non-coffee drinkers who sat for six or more hours a day were at almost 60 per cent higher risk of dying compared to coffee drinkers sitting for less than six hours, according to a research published in the journal BioMed Central (BMC) Public Health.

Trump's visa reforms are not even protecting American workers: Nasscom

Trump's visa reforms are not even protecting American workers: Nasscom

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

From the perspective of an American worker who is being displaced it does not make a difference whether he is displaced by a visa-dependent company or a non-visa-dependent company or a 50-50 company or whatever: Nasscom president.

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Kamala Harris picks Minnesota guv as running mate

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

US Vice President Kamala Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has formally secured the Democratic presidential nomination becoming the first Indian-American to win the nomination from a major political party, and chose Minnesota Gov Tim Walz as her running mate on Tuesday.

The Indian American conundrum: Liberal in US, conservative in India

The Indian American conundrum: Liberal in US, conservative in India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Indian-Americans have relatively more conservative views of policies in India while on issues affecting the US, the diaspora has a more liberal take, according to a survey of the political attitudes of the influential community in this country.

We are all Americans!

We are all Americans!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'What Kamala Harris' rise and rise underscores is that our old ways of identifying the Indian-American Diaspora need to change...' 'None of this detracts from her Indian-American identity, which makes us feel as if we are Americans too,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Indian-American behind Biden's inaugural address

Indian-American behind Biden's inaugural address

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Reddy -- an Indian-American from Telangana who wrote the speech that outlined Biden's goals for his administration, focusing on healing from the current state of division in national politics -- has been praised for his "calming" and "inspiring" words.