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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.

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.

Indian American IT professional shot 3 of family, killed self

Indian American IT professional shot 3 of family, killed self

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The bodies of Chandrasekhar Sunkara, 44, Lavanya Sunkara, 41, their 14-year-old son Prabhas Sunkara and 11-year-old son Suhas Sunkara were found in their home on Saturday morning. The West Des Moines police said that Chandrasekhar killed himself inside his family's home. His wife, Lavanya, and the couple's sons were fatally shot, authorities said.

'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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

New York City has more COVID-19 cases than China, UK

New York City has more COVID-19 cases than China, UK

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

According to the data from the New York City government, an increase of at least 5,695 cases on Sunday put New York City's total number of coronavirus infections at over 1,04,410 as of April 12 and 27,676 hospitalisations. The city's death toll is 6,898.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Liverpool FC agree US takeover

Liverpool FC agree US takeover

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

George Gillett and Tom Hicks have pledged to keep Liverpool true to tradition after agreeing to pay $340 million to takeover the Premier League football club.

US sports tycoons agree to Liverpool takeover

US sports tycoons agree to Liverpool takeover

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

The Premier League football club has agreed to be taken over by US sports tycoons George Gillett and Tom Hicks for 174 million pounds.

AI seeking newer avenues

AI seeking newer avenues

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

With Air India's Gulf monopoly under threat and likely to end very soon if the civil aviation ministry has its way, the state-owned airline is now pitching aggressively for direct flights to the US and Australia to make up for the loss.

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.

Honour for India Abroad journalist

Honour for India Abroad journalist

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

Yash visits Sachin Tendulkar

Yash visits Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com31 Oct 2006

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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.

Italian mountaineer falls prey to Himalayas

Italian mountaineer falls prey to Himalayas

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

The state government asked all mountaineers to return to their base camps following heavy snowfall and blizzards in the region.