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2022 FIFA WC: Climate-controlled stadiums the future

2022 FIFA WC: Climate-controlled stadiums the future

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Al Janoub, a 40,000-seat venue made to resemble the sail of a dhow, or traditional wooden sailboat, was opened last May and is the first to showcase the new cooling system.

US offers India F-16s more advanced than Pak's

US offers India F-16s more advanced than Pak's

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

The assurance comes in the wake of reports that India was concerned over US supplying a new set of F-16s to Pakistan, a decision that could be a crucial geopolitical factor when the Indian Air Force (IAF) decides on the $10 billion Medium Multi-role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) tender, described as 'mother of all deals'.

Tollywood producer, wife arrested in US for running prostitution racket

Tollywood producer, wife arrested in US for running prostitution racket

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The prostitution scheme was masterminded by Kishan Modugumudi and his wife Chandra, 31 where they charged clients up to $3,000 (Rs 2.04 lakh) for each sexual encounter.

Another Hindu temple vandalised in United States

Another Hindu temple vandalised in United States

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

A Hindu temple in the United States has been vandalised with nasty images spray-painted on its walls, the latest such incident in the country.

Indians, Pakistanis are the same people: Miss Asia

Indians, Pakistanis are the same people: Miss Asia

Rediff.com15 Sep 2009

Newly crowned Miss Asia Chinmayi Ghatraza feels that Indians and Pakistanis are same and has said that she hardly finds any difference between the people of the two countries."I love Pakistanis as we are the same people," Ghatraza said after winning the Miss Asia contest held in the city of Dallas, Texas.Ghatraza said she was delighted to participate and win a contest which was based on the cultural diversity of 22 different Asian countries.

The 'father' who fed a billion passes away

The 'father' who fed a billion passes away

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Nobel Peace Prize winner US scientist and one of the main architects of India's first green revolution Norman Borlaug died in Texas on Saturday. He was 95.

US  charges Allen Stanford with 'massive' fraud

US charges Allen Stanford with 'massive' fraud

Rediff.com18 Feb 2009

Texas billionaire Allen Stanford and three of his companies were charged with "massive" fraud on Tuesday as federal agents swooped down on his US headquarters. In a civil complaint filed in federal court in Dallas, the US Securities and Exchange Commission accused Stanford, who sponsored international cricket matches, and two other executives of fraudulently selling $8 billion in high-yield certificates of deposit in a scheme..

'Kennedy not unsung hero of nuke deal'

'Kennedy not unsung hero of nuke deal'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

An Indian-American Republican leader has questioned the characterisation of Senator Edward Kennedy, who died last week, as an "unsung hero" of the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal.

Lawmaker's comments on Asian names raises storm

Lawmaker's comments on Asian names raises storm

Rediff.com11 Apr 2009

The Democratic Party too asked for an apology from State Representative Betty Brown of Terrell, near Dallas, a Republican. But she declined it and defended the comment saying that it was not racially motivated but was an attempt to solve problems with identifying Asian names for voting purposes.

Trump releases thousands of JFK files, but withheld few 'sensitive' records

Trump releases thousands of JFK files, but withheld few 'sensitive' records

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Trump ordered that they be reviewed in the next 180 days.

Magadheera ready to go international

Magadheera ready to go international

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

The Telugu flick starring Chiranjeevi's son Ram Charan Teja will release in 14 countries.

New technique fights heartbleed bug

New technique fights heartbleed bug

Rediff.com15 Apr 2014

US cybersecurity researchers have developed a technique that fights the 'Heartbleed' virus, and detects and entraps hackers who might be using it to steal sensitive data.

Boo him like Beckham, American dream is over

Boo him like Beckham, American dream is over

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

He was supposed to be the man who would take soccer in the United States to the next level yet David Beckham is in danger of becoming an embarrassing liability to the game in the country. A significant section of the LA fans have turned against Beckham for one simple reason -- he turned his back on them.

Prisoner grabs cop's gun, kills two in US courthouse before being shot dead

Prisoner grabs cop's gun, kills two in US courthouse before being shot dead

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The shootout rang on Monday afternoon local time when the inmate, who was being moved from a holding cell inside the Berrien County courthouse in St Joseph, Michigan, grabbed an officer's gun and shot at the four people, Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey said.

How Mr & Mrs Bush are handling retirement

How Mr & Mrs Bush are handling retirement

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

From the world's most visible address, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, to a sleepy Dallas neighbourhood, life has changed drastically for former US President Geoge W Bush and his wife, Laura, since leaving the White House in January.The former first lady said as much in a recent interview with ABC, indicating that she and her husband had begun to settle into a normal, routine life at their new home in Preston Hollow, after spending a month at their ranch in Crawford, Texas.

Jurassic World 2 Review: Predictable, yet petrifying!

Jurassic World 2 Review: Predictable, yet petrifying!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

'Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom is every bit a horror film split into predictable hostility and periodic close calls,' says Sukanya Verma.

'Prabhakaran  will flee Lanka'

'Prabhakaran will flee Lanka'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam supremo Velupillai Prabhakaran would never face the Sri Lankan security forces closing in on his last stronghold of Mullaitivu and would flee the country, a senior minister has said. "Our troops are on the verge of wiping out the LTTE and most of its leaders are now trying to either surrender or flee the country," Transport Minister Dallas Alahapperuma said.

Ali Fazal, Padma Laxmi, Gal Gadot at Oscars party

Ali Fazal, Padma Laxmi, Gal Gadot at Oscars party

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

It's party night in Hollywood!

Why global brands now rise in the east

Why global brands now rise in the east

Rediff.com23 Apr 2009

The shift in consumer buying power towards emerging markets is not only giving Chinese brands a much better chance of breaking out of their domestic market but is also subtly altering how western companies develop and market global brands.

SEC guns for billionaire Mark Cuban

SEC guns for billionaire Mark Cuban

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Cuban faces insider trading charges for avoiding a $750,000 loss on an investment in an Internet search company.

A fund-raiser for needy students in India

A fund-raiser for needy students in India

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

The Sikh Human Development Foundation, which provides scholarships to needy students in India, raised more than $ 213,000 at a dinner called 'Umeedan di Shaam.'

Hamilton will never leave McLaren

Hamilton will never leave McLaren

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton said he is so tied to McLaren that he will never leave the team. McLaren team boss Ron Dennis has had a long-standing relationship with Hamilton and the driver highlighted this as a major reason for his desire to stay at McLaren.

PIX: Belgium first team into Euro 2020 finals

PIX: Belgium first team into Euro 2020 finals

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

A round-up of Thursday night's matches from the Euro 2020 qualifiers.

US government sues company for discrimination

US government sues company for discrimination

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

A Texas company has been sued for religious discrimination by the United States government after it did not hire a Sikh who refused to shave his beard and take off his turban. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is seeking punitive damages for Sukhdev Singh Brar, a certified security officer in the Dallas area, apart from back pay and compensation for pain and suffering caused to him.

The economists' diet

The economists' diet

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Unlike most diets, the economists' regimen is based on more than just counting calories, reducing fat intake or eating specific food combinations, according to Prof Crowson.

Image: Meenakshi Sheshadri is back!

Image: Meenakshi Sheshadri is back!

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Sheshadri, who now runs a dance academy in Dallas, Texas, has penned the lyrics, composed music and sung the numbers in the yet unnamed album.

Usain Bolt to put Hamilton under starter's orders

Usain Bolt to put Hamilton under starter's orders

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The eight-times Olympic gold-medallist sprinter has been enlisted to send the field off for the pre-race formation lap at the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.

TCS wins $100 mn deal from Kimberly-Clark

TCS wins $100 mn deal from Kimberly-Clark

Rediff.com14 Nov 2006

India's largest IT services firm Tata Consultancy Services has bagged a $100 million (nearly Rs 450 crore) deal from US healthcare company Kimberly-Clark.

Qatar Airways cuts fares in time-bound scheme

Qatar Airways cuts fares in time-bound scheme

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The Doha-based airline operates across 145 business and leisure destinations spanning over the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, North America and South America with a fleet of 139 aircraft.

Satnam ready to rub shoulders with the cream of NBA

Satnam ready to rub shoulders with the cream of NBA

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Following Satnam's historic draft into the Dallas Mavericks for the 2015 NBA season, the mystery of Satnam will hopefully be unravelled in the upcoming season.

Indian-American leader honoured

Indian-American leader honoured

Rediff.com10 Jan 2008

Ashok Mago, chairman of the Dallas-based US-India Forum and a community leader, has been nominated for the "Apostle of International Understanding" by the Unity International Foundation for his "exceptional role in bring India closer to the US".

Why Kamal Haasan is in the United States

Why Kamal Haasan is in the United States

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

The latest updates from Tamil film industry.

Foster father of Sherin Mathews sentenced to life

Foster father of Sherin Mathews sentenced to life

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Sherin went missing on October 7, 2017, after her father allegedly put her outside their home at 3 am in Richardson, Texas because she would not drink her milk. Her badly decomposed body was found 15 days later in a culvert near the family's home.

Super spinoffs

Super spinoffs

Rediff.com10 Apr 2007

Spinoffs often provide attractive long-term investment opportunities. Here are a few potential stars.

Sikh sues US judge over turban dispute

Sikh sues US judge over turban dispute

Rediff.com1 Sep 2007

The incident dates back to June 2006 when Singh, who was defending himself in a speeding case, was ordered out of Judge Cercone's courtroom and threatened with arrest on refusing to remove his turban.

PIX: Kate Winslet kisses Allison Janney!

PIX: Kate Winslet kisses Allison Janney!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Yes, a *lot* happened at the Hollywood Film Awards.

Ohio University attacker lived in Pak for seven years

Ohio University attacker lived in Pak for seven years

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

The 18-year-old attacker, identified as Abdul Razak Ali Artan injured 11 people before police fatally shot him.

Indo-Americans to convince BJP, Left abt N-deal

Indo-Americans to convince BJP, Left abt N-deal

Rediff.com26 Oct 2007

A group of Indian-American community leaders are planning to travel to New Delhi and convince the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Left Front to accept the deal as it is in the best interests of both countries. "Many of us are planning a trip to New Delhi in November to meet leaders like Atal Bihari Vajpai, L K Advani, Brajesh Mishra, Prakash Karat and others to exchange ideas," said chairman of the Dallas based US-India Forum, Ashok Mago.

Sacked NRI IT analyst vows to fight on in US

Sacked NRI IT analyst vows to fight on in US

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Neelima Tirumalasetti, a victim of outsourcing, will continue her fight even though a US court has ruled in favour of her former employer.

Tamil-speaking man sparks security alert in Seattl

Tamil-speaking man sparks security alert in Seattl

Rediff.com3 Oct 2006

The spokesman had no explanation as to why a man speaking Tamil would be considered suspicious.