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From snakes to mould, the health dangers from Hurricane Harvey's floods

From snakes to mould, the health dangers from Hurricane Harvey's floods

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

The storm has wrecked havoc, killing at least 60 people and costing up to $180 billion (Rs 11,542 crore).

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Amidst a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year.

Sudhir Paul finds HIV's Achilles Heel

Sudhir Paul finds HIV's Achilles Heel

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Paul, director of the Chemical Immunology Research Center at the university, says HIV needs a complex solution because it mutates so fast. Which was why Paul and his team went about hunting for a part of the HIV that does not change. They found it and found a chemical that could destroy it.

Pot bellied? Risk of heart diseases is high

Pot bellied? Risk of heart diseases is high

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

The study suggests that accumulating several inches at the waist noticeably boosts the risk of unhealthy plaque build-up in the arteries of the heart.

Young American voters hold key to White House

Young American voters hold key to White House

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

More than eight million young people who voted early or absentee in the 2020 elections.

Top 10 digital cities in the US

Top 10 digital cities in the US

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

Discovery to land in California

Discovery to land in California

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

The next landing opportunity for Discovery, which has seven astronauts onboard, is at 1742 IST at the Edwards Air Force Base, a NASA statement said

Trend alert: Are you a weekend warrior?

Trend alert: Are you a weekend warrior?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

High-income individuals are more likely to meet physical activity guidelines over the brief 2-day period, and remain behind their desks for the rest of the week.

10 amazing photos you missed this week

10 amazing photos you missed this week

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

A West Indian Day celebration, Hurricane Dorian destruction, and the immersion of Lord Ganesha in Mumbai round out this week's best images.

One dead, 3 injured in Austin shooting incident

One dead, 3 injured in Austin shooting incident

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Cops said that attacker might be one of the injured persons.

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The winners of the Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were announced at an awards ceremony in London. American photographer Karine Aigner was announced as this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

US launches incubator programme to mentor Indian start-ups

US launches incubator programme to mentor Indian start-ups

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

India emerges as a top destination to set up incubators for global firms

Indian wins top US award

Indian wins top US award

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

Patel, an MD/PhD student at the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center, is being honoured for his determination and commitment to help young people in a broad variety of ways.

Kalpana Chawla, Columbia crew remembered

Kalpana Chawla, Columbia crew remembered

Rediff.com1 Feb 2004

People from all over the United States are congregating in their localities and neighbourhood to remember the brave astronauts who lost their lives on Feb 1 last year.

Indian-American Karthik Nemmani wins National Spelling Bee

Indian-American Karthik Nemmani wins National Spelling Bee

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The 14-year-old correctly spelled 'koinonia' to win the title.

Internship offers up by 50% at IIT-Kharagpur

Internship offers up by 50% at IIT-Kharagpur

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Top global brands such as Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Microsoft, Facebook and Texas Instruments visited the campus.

Children more resilient against COVID-19: Study

Children more resilient against COVID-19: Study

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

The researchers said 5.6 per cent of the children assessed in the studies suffered from co-infections, such as flu, on top of COVID-19, and a little more than 3 per cent were admitted to intensive care units.

Sports Shorts: Another podium finish for Jehan Daruvala

Sports Shorts: Another podium finish for Jehan Daruvala

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

NBA roundup: Hornets spoil Kyrie Irving's home debut

Indian Wells tennis becomes first big US sports casualty of coronavirus

Indian Wells tennis becomes first big US sports casualty of coronavirus

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The Indian Wells tennis tournament was set to start on Tuesday, attracts the game's top players from both the men's and women's sides and drew a record 475,000 fans over its two-week run last year. It was cancelled over concerns about the spread of a coronavirus in Southern California.

Curiosity rover takes best Mars solar eclipse picture ever

Curiosity rover takes best Mars solar eclipse picture ever

Rediff.com1 Sep 2013

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration's one-tonne Curiosity rover has captured the sharpest-ever images of a solar eclipse as seen from Mars.

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Here are some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.

COVID-19 death toll in US could hit 2,00,000-mark by Sept

COVID-19 death toll in US could hit 2,00,000-mark by Sept

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Ashish Jha, the head of Harvard's Global Health Institute, said the 200,000 death toll is "not just a guess". Currently 800-1000 people are dying daily in America from the virus and all data suggest that the situation is going to get worse.

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Fifty years ago on July 20, 1969 with these words American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "Buzz" E Aldrin made history by becoming the first human beings to set foot on another world -- the moon. It was an event that was watched by millions on television and one that remains etched in all our memories. Collected here are 17 images of that historic mission, a "giant leap for mankind".

IN PICTURES: Tornadoes, floods and hail batter Central US

IN PICTURES: Tornadoes, floods and hail batter Central US

Rediff.com11 May 2015

Six people were pulled out of their homes after thunderstorms dumped up to six inches in the southern part of Oklahoma City, prompting authorities to issue a flood warning.

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

How will you live, work, eat post-coronavirus world

Rediff.com19 May 2020

The deadly coronavirus has forced us to adopt new ways of life.

US charges 61 people in Indian call centre scam

US charges 61 people in Indian call centre scam

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

More than 60 individuals and entities, an overwhelming number of them Indians, were on Thursday charged by the Justice Department for allegedly participating in a multi-million dollar scam involving call centres based in India which conned thousands of American citizens.

The deadliest mass shootings in US history

The deadliest mass shootings in US history

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

At least 50 people have been killed after a gunman opened fire at the Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas - the deadliest mass shooting in the history of United States. Here's a look at other such incidents that have struck the country in recent times.

Indian-origin teacher suspended for mock Trump 'assassination'

Indian-origin teacher suspended for mock Trump 'assassination'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

An Indian-origin teacher has been suspended after a video of a controversial classroom stunt that shows her firing a water gun at an image of President Donald Trump and yelling "die" went viral online.

NBA roundup: Durant returns to lift Nets past Cavs

NBA roundup: Durant returns to lift Nets past Cavs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Bucks hold moment of silence for Wisconsin parade attack victims.

Indian-American kids sweep Spelling Bee

Indian-American kids sweep Spelling Bee

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Jairam Jagadeesh Hathwar, 13, and Nihar Saireddy Janga, 11, were declared co-champions of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

12-year-old Indian-American wins Nat Geo Bee contest

12-year-old Indian-American wins Nat Geo Bee contest

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Seven of the 10 finalists were Indian-Americans.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

These 18 companies are most dangerous competitors in tech

These 18 companies are most dangerous competitors in tech

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

If you have an IT firm, you should avoid encroaching on their turf.

FBI warns of possible terror attack on US Election Day eve

FBI warns of possible terror attack on US Election Day eve

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Authorities in New York have been put on high alert after intelligence inputs about a possible terror attack by al-Qaeda militants in the city on the eve of the United States presidential elections next week, media reports said.

US health worker tests positive for Ebola

US health worker tests positive for Ebola

Rediff.com13 Oct 2014

A health care worker from the United States of America has been diagnosed with Ebola after treating a patient who died of the deadly disease last week, sending officials scrambling to find the "breach in protocol" that resulted in her infection - the first case contracted on American soil.

Sherin's foster mother arrested for leaving her home alone

Sherin's foster mother arrested for leaving her home alone

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

The 35-year-old mother, an Indian-American registered nurse, was arrested on Thursday after her attorney took her to the Richardson police station.

12-year-old Sikh boy's joke about bomb lands him in US prison

12-year-old Sikh boy's joke about bomb lands him in US prison

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

Armaan was arrested by the police on December 11 on the basis of an accusation by one of his schoolmates