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North Korea fires medium-range missile in latest test

North Korea fires medium-range missile in latest test

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The projectile took off on Sunday afternoon local time from a location near Pukchang.

Hagel discusses N Korea threat with Chinese counterpart

Hagel discusses N Korea threat with Chinese counterpart

Rediff.com3 Apr 2013

United States Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel on Wednesday discussed with his new Chinese counterpart General Chang Wanquan the emerging threat from North Korea, which has threatened to hit American bases in Hawaii and Guam.

IMAGE: Shark's eye view!

IMAGE: Shark's eye view!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Shark's eye view! Instruments strapped onto and ingested by sharks have provided novel insights into how one of the most feared and least understood ocean predator swims, eats and lives, scientists say.

How the Ajay Devgn-Kajol love story played out

How the Ajay Devgn-Kajol love story played out

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

A day before she plays reel wife to her husband Ajay Devgn in Tanhaji: The Unsung Hero, Kajol shared interesting insights into their love story. In a post for the social media blog Humans of Bombay, the actress wrote straight from her heart and we present it here.

Meet Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu American in US Congress

Meet Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu American in US Congress

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The Indian American community has embraced and felicitated Tulsi Gabbard like no other Indian American congressional candidate, even though she's not Indian American, reports Aziz Haniffa

Meet Tulsi Gabbard, first Hindu American in US Congress

Meet Tulsi Gabbard, first Hindu American in US Congress

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Democrat Tulsi Gabbard who won the race for Hawaii's 2nd Congressional District said that she hoped to play some small role in increasing people's respect, understanding, and love for one another despite differences. Aziz Haniffa reports

Angelina Jolie to direct Unbroken

Angelina Jolie to direct Unbroken

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Get your lowdown on what's going on in the world of Hollywood, right here!

From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

From when James Buchanan was sworn in in 1857 to Donald Trump in 2017.

Tulsi Gabbard part of key US Congressional committees

Tulsi Gabbard part of key US Congressional committees

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

Tulsi Gabbard, the first Hindu to become a member of the United States House of Representatives, has been named to two key Congressional committees through which she would play an important role in the country's foreign policy and homeland security. Gabbard, 31, who represents Hawaii's second Congressional District, has been named as a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and House Homeland Security Committee

Highest-ranking Asian-American politician dead

Highest-ranking Asian-American politician dead

Rediff.com18 Dec 2012

Daniel Inouye, the second longest serving senator in the US history and a member of the Senate India Caucus, has died of respiratory complications.

BIG view: Best PHOTOS of the last 24 hours

BIG view: Best PHOTOS of the last 24 hours

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

A collection of some of the best photos from around the world in the last 24 hours

PIX: Rihanna goes topless on Hawaiian holiday

PIX: Rihanna goes topless on Hawaiian holiday

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

The Barbadian singing sensation recently posted pictures of her Hawaiian vacation in January.

US can't afford more showdowns over debt, deficits: Obama

US can't afford more showdowns over debt, deficits: Obama

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

New law was just one step toward fixing country's fiscal and economic problems.

Top 10 destinations travellers are itching to go in 2018

Top 10 destinations travellers are itching to go in 2018

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Presenting the list of Top 10 most searched for travel destinations between March 2017 and February 2018.

First Hindu American Congresswoman takes oath

First Hindu American Congresswoman takes oath

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Tulsi Gabbard from Hawaii has created history by not only becoming the first Hindu ever to be sworn in as a member of the US House of Representatives, but also being the first ever US lawmaker to have taken oath of office on the sacred Bhagavad Gita.

Google adds coral reef panoramas to its maps

Google adds coral reef panoramas to its maps

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Panoramic images of several coral reefs have been added to Google's Street View service in its maps, allowing users to navigate their way around the sites.

Princess fashion file: Kate's amazing styles in Asia!

Princess fashion file: Kate's amazing styles in Asia!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

We bring you a breakdown of the Duchess' wardrobe during her recent Diamond Jubilee Tour of the Far East.

Dia to Bumrah: How celebs wed in Covid times

Dia to Bumrah: How celebs wed in Covid times

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Celebs follow a template for their special day -- an intimate ceremony with few people and a keen eye for a touch of luxury in every aspect.

REWIND: The world in the week gone by

REWIND: The world in the week gone by

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

Want to catch up on all that happened across the world in the week gone by? Here are 10 images that says it all.

Review: The Descendants is a triumph of human imperfection

Review: The Descendants is a triumph of human imperfection

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

Shaikh Ayaz raves about George Clooney's Oscar-nominated film, The Descendants.

Statue of Unity among Time's 'greatest places in the world'

Statue of Unity among Time's 'greatest places in the world'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The Time list also includes Zakouma National Park in Chad, Red Sea Mountain Trail in Egypt, Newseum in Washington, The Shed in New York City, the Geosea Geothermal Sea Baths in Iceland, Six Senses Hotel in Bhutan, Leopard Hill in Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Kenya and the Pohoiki in Isaac Hale Beach Park in Hawaii.

Video: Operation Desert Lark in Rajasthan

Video: Operation Desert Lark in Rajasthan

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Indian and American forces had earlier this month carried out a joint training exercise codenamed Operation Desert Lark, during Yudh Abhyas, the annual exercise between the two armies.

Meet the family who sold everything to travel the world... Jealous yet?

Meet the family who sold everything to travel the world... Jealous yet?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Known as the Bucket List Family on Instagram, they have visited Tonga, Fiji, Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Thailand and many more.

Dakota Johnson wore Nirav Modi jewellery to the Golden Globes!

Dakota Johnson wore Nirav Modi jewellery to the Golden Globes!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

Nirav Modi jewellery has been worn to the Oscars too!

Famous illusionist Cyril comes to India

Famous illusionist Cyril comes to India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Cyril's Family Vacation: Hawaii Edition will premiere on June 17 at 8.30 pm on AXN.

China taking advantage of Covid situation: US official

China taking advantage of Covid situation: US official

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

Assistant Secretary for East Asian and Pacific Affairs David Stilwell made the remark on Thursday, adding that the Trump administration is closely watching the Indo-China situation.

Poonia fourth at Diamond League Meet

Poonia fourth at Diamond League Meet

Rediff.com2 Jun 2012

Olympic-bound Indian discus thrower Krishna Poonia came up with a below-par effort of 62.11m to miss out on a medal and settle for the fourth spot in the Perfontaine Classic Diamond League Meet at Eugene in Oregon, United States.

US sees record voter turnout in Trump-Biden clash

US sees record voter turnout in Trump-Biden clash

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The US appears to be on track to see over 160 million votes cast in the 2020 presidential election, a turnout rate of about 67 per cent, which is higher than what the country has witnessed in more than a century, as President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden campaigned through the final day to get more voters to the polling booths.

'Asian economies can boost global recovery'

'Asian economies can boost global recovery'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

As the United States combats a slowdown and Europe confronts a period of slower growth, economies on the Pacific Rim will need to do more to stimulate demand at home, US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said on Thursday.

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

LA Lakers confident ahead of NBA season.

Big victory for Trump; US SC allows his travel ban to go into full effect

Big victory for Trump; US SC allows his travel ban to go into full effect

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The travel ban is the third version of a contentious policy that Trump first sought to implement a week after taking office in January.

Surreal setting for Dr Singh-Obama talks in Bali

Surreal setting for Dr Singh-Obama talks in Bali

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh would have his tete-a-tete with Obama in Bali in a surreal setting, says MK Bhadrakumar, and draws comparisons to the US-China encounter in Honolulu

Concerned US presses China on Tibet

Concerned US presses China on Tibet

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

"We are alarmed by recent incidents in Tibet of young people lighting themselves on fire in desperate acts of protest, as well as the continued house arrest of the Chinese lawyer Chen Guangcheng," Clinton said in her remarks at the East-West Centre in Honolulu, Hawaii.

India accounts for most selfie deaths in the world

India accounts for most selfie deaths in the world

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

A study reveals that 259 people have died trying to take an extreme selfie since 2011.

'20 days after 9/11 we concluded he was gone'

'20 days after 9/11 we concluded he was gone'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Neil G Shastri's family has found solace in founding a trust in his name. Arthur J Pais reports.

'20 days after 9/11 we concluded he was gone'

'20 days after 9/11 we concluded he was gone'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Neil G Shastri's family has found solace in founding a trust in his name. Arthur J Pais reports.

70 years ago: How Pearl Harbour changed the world

70 years ago: How Pearl Harbour changed the world

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

December 7 remains a "date that will live in infamy". On this day, 70 years ago the Japanese launched a surprise attack on United States naval base at Pearl Harbour, Hawaii killing more than 2,000 Americans. The US "sleeping giant" was awakened by Japan and the then US President Franklin Roosevelt declared war against its attacker, changing the course of World War II. A look back in history about how the events unfolded.

Poonia has medal to win and promise to keep at Olympics

Poonia has medal to win and promise to keep at Olympics

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Upbeat about her podium prospects in London, Indian discus thrower Krishna Poonia sounded equally optimistic about India's next generation of throwers.

US lauds Indian Americans for deepening ties

US lauds Indian Americans for deepening ties

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a video-taped message from Hawaii to a parley titled, "US-India People to People Conference: Building the Foundation for a Strong Partnership," lauded the Indian American community for being bridge builders that was catalytic towards "deepening the partnership between our two countries and people."

Meet the man behind India's Genome Valley

Meet the man behind India's Genome Valley

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

This is the amazing story of Dr Krishna M Ella, a scientist who turned into a serial entrepreneur.