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'Disputes hampered Kanishka probe'

'Disputes hampered Kanishka probe'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2004

Jurisdictional disputes between Canadian and US police hampered the initial investigation, a former FBI agent has told the British Columbia supreme court.

'Air-India bombing accused must pay legal fees'

'Air-India bombing accused must pay legal fees'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

Malik claimed that he did not have money to pay his legal fees estimated at around \n\n$4.4 million

Indo-American to be US's first S Asian circuit court judge

Indo-American to be US's first S Asian circuit court judge

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Described by United States President Barack Obama as a "trailblazer", Indian-American Srikanth Sri Srinivasan has moved closer to become the first South Asian circuit court judge in the history of the United States.

'Pop': Britain's Princess Charlotte utters her first word

'Pop': Britain's Princess Charlotte utters her first word

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

17-month-old Princess Charlotte uttered her first word in public and also performed her first walkabout.

Kalpana cared for her feathered friends

Kalpana cared for her feathered friends

Rediff.com5 Nov 2003

The Bombay Natural History Society will get funds willed by late India-born astronaut Kalpana Chawla for its bird protection projects.

Trump picks Kavanaugh to succeed Kennedy as US Supreme Court judge

Trump picks Kavanaugh to succeed Kennedy as US Supreme Court judge

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Trump picked Justice Kavanaugh from his original list of 25 judges, which also included prominent Indian-American judge Amul Thapar, from which he had said he would nominate for any vacancy in the Supreme Court.

An Indian American's quest to reclaim his identity

An Indian American's quest to reclaim his identity

Rediff.com21 May 2013

In the second part of a series on Indian-Americans who have won the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships this year, Arthur J Pais profiles Columbia University graduate Nishant Batsha, who shares his experiences as a second-generation Indian-American and how he intends to use the scholarship opportunity.

'Slower economic growth to hit social welfare'

'Slower economic growth to hit social welfare'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

Interview with Arvind Panagariya, Jagdish Bhagwati Professor of Indian Political Economy at Columbia University.

Modi now has the world's finest economic team: Bhagwati

Modi now has the world's finest economic team: Bhagwati

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

The days of anti-reform, anti-growth advisers that undermined our economy in the UPA-II years will now be strictly behind us: Bhagwati

Air India bombing accused must pay legal fees

Air India bombing accused must pay legal fees

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

Malik claimed that he did not have money to pay his legal fees estimated at around \n\n$4.4 million

US: Leakage reported in 6 underground nuclear waste tanks

US: Leakage reported in 6 underground nuclear waste tanks

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

Radioactive leaks have been reported in at least six underground nuclear waste tanks in one of the most contaminated nuclear site on earth -- in northwestern US state of Washington -- raising concerns about delays in emptying the ageing tanks.

In praise of the bureaucrat

In praise of the bureaucrat

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Does IAS officers' work go unappreciated, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

How You Can Fight COVID-19

How You Can Fight COVID-19

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan, head, wellness and well-being, Columbia Pacific Communities, shares simple, useful tips to fully recover from COVID-19.

Obama re-nominates Indian American as federal judge

Obama re-nominates Indian American as federal judge

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Srinivasan is the only Indian American re-nominated by Obama for the District of Columbia Circuit.

5 reasons why India stand better chance to make World Group in Davis Cup

5 reasons why India stand better chance to make World Group in Davis Cup

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Zeeshan Ali said Indian players are expected to do well in the World Group Play-off tie

'The calibre of Indian students is extremely high'

'The calibre of Indian students is extremely high'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

In an interview with Ajit Jain, Stephen Toope, President, University of British Columbia, reveals why there is a growing need for the Indian government to collaborate with universities abroad in order to meet the academic needs of talented students.

Shuttle disaster: Human remains found

Shuttle disaster: Human remains found

Rediff.com2 Feb 2003

Two young boys reported finding a charred human leg on their farm while hospital employee reported finding what appeared to be charred torso and thighbone.

Trump loses badly in Wyoming, Washington DC; prez race tightens

Trump loses badly in Wyoming, Washington DC; prez race tightens

Rediff.com13 Mar 2016

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump on Sunday suffered a double blow as he lost badly to rivals Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio in polls in the US capital and Wyoming, an indication that the fight for securing the party's nomination was hotting up.

Will the Oscar go to this actress?

Will the Oscar go to this actress?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Vanessa Kirby is sure to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar award, and Frances McDormand of Nomadland will give her a healthy competition, feels Aseem Chhabra.

H-1B visa: White House receives crucial recommendations from Homeland Security

H-1B visa: White House receives crucial recommendations from Homeland Security

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Now White House would carry out its review of the proposed regulation, take inputs from various agencies, before taking a final call. The entire process could take from a few weeks to several months.

The solar eclipse is here!

The solar eclipse is here!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Here are some of the best moments from the 'event-of-a-lifetime.

Why India Inc should not own banks

Why India Inc should not own banks

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

There is a persuasive case to be made that India's banking sector needs to be more open; but aspects of the recent decision to award more licences are, none the less, disquieting.

The success story of Bank Bazaar

The success story of Bank Bazaar

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

In just two years, Bank Bazaar.com was chosen as one of the 'Hottest Startups' in India.

No need to talk about bringing back Article 370: Pawar

No need to talk about bringing back Article 370: Pawar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Pawar asked Modi why he was daring Opposition leaders to bring back Article 370 of the Constitution after it was nullified by Parliament in August.

Subway death: Indian businessman cremated in New York

Subway death: Indian businessman cremated in New York

Rediff.com1 Jan 2013

A 46-year old Indian immigrant, who was killed after being pushed by a woman onto the subway train tracks, was cremated here in the presence of his friends and business partners.

'Which parent would want to cremate their child?'

'Which parent would want to cremate their child?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Four years, one trial, an irreparable tragedy and several tribulations later, Bedabrata Pain is ready with his first film Chittagong.

Sree named Colombia varsity's first chief digital officer

Sree named Colombia varsity's first chief digital officer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

An advocate of using technology to improve education, training and storytelling without losing core, traditional values, he has worked on distance-learning and other digital efforts for several years.

Obama could nominate Indian-American judge on US Supreme Court

Obama could nominate Indian-American judge on US Supreme Court

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Sri Srinivasan could become the first Indian-American to be on the bench of the US Supreme Court after conservative icon Justice Antonin Scalia's sudden death.

Quentin Tarantino sued over Django Unchained

Quentin Tarantino sued over Django Unchained

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

Tarantino, who claims to have made Django Unchained as a tribute to Sergio Corbucci's 1966 Italian film Django, has yet to comment on the lawsuit.

'Govt is running from one crisis to another'

'Govt is running from one crisis to another'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

India may need to take a fresh look at its monetary policy, says Amartya Lahiri, professor of Economics at the University of British Columbia.

Obama worst US president for outsourcing: Bhagwati

Obama worst US president for outsourcing: Bhagwati

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Barack Obama is the worst US president as far as outsourcing is concerned, says Jagdish Bhagwati.

The ONE mistake you should avoid on a keto diet

The ONE mistake you should avoid on a keto diet

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Ditch the cheat day on a keto diet, says study.

US eyes booming infrastructure market of India

US eyes booming infrastructure market of India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

The US is looking to increase its share in the growing multi-trillion dollar infrastructure market in countries such as India, Indonesia, Columbia and the UAE.

Obama appoints Indian American for US court of appeals

Obama appoints Indian American for US court of appeals

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Srikanth 'Sri' Srinivasan, 45, a brilliant Indian American legal mind, who, in August last year was named principal deputy solicitor general of the United States, succeeding Neal Kumar Katyal, has been nominated by President Barack Obama to serve on the US court of appeals for the District of Columbia.

'India can revert to 8-9% growth in 2-3 years'

'India can revert to 8-9% growth in 2-3 years'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

India had been growing around 8-9 per cent before theglobal financial meltdown of 2008. The growth rate in 2011-12 slipped to nine-year low of 6.5 per cent.

'You don't play characters. You own them'

'You don't play characters. You own them'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

'Why would Destiny play such a cruel game?'

Nikki Haley is a star in India, says Nirupama Rao

Nikki Haley is a star in India, says Nirupama Rao

Rediff.com2 Mar 2012

Indian Americans are committed and they are great when it comes to medicine, engineering, business or anything else that they touch, South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley told reporters in the state capital Columbia on Wednesday after a meeting with visiting Indian Ambassador Nirupama Rao.

Economist Rajiv Kumar named as new VC of NITI Aayog

Economist Rajiv Kumar named as new VC of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

The government also appointed Dr Vinod Paul, a pediatrician at the AIIMS, as a member of the NITI Aayog

The Jaipur boy whom India chose to honour

The Jaipur boy whom India chose to honour

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

For his distinguished academic accomplishments, Arvind Panagariya was among the Indian Americans awarded with the Padma Bhushan by the Government of India this Republic Day. Arthur J Pais spoke to the economist about his amazing life story --from improverished childhood in Jaipur to the hallowed portals of Columbia University in New York.