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129 Indians among 130 students arrested in US immigration fraud

129 Indians among 130 students arrested in US immigration fraud

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Foreign students knowingly enrolled in the fake school to falsely maintain their student visa status and remain in the US, according to prosecutors.

What NASA offers enthusiastic students

What NASA offers enthusiastic students

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

An opportunity to fly on its famous 'Weightless Wonder' aircraft.

'Rape Festival' triggers protests in Assam

'Rape Festival' triggers protests in Assam

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

A website article on an alleged 'Assam Rape Festival' has sparked widespread protests for denigrating the image of the state.

Hindu organisations help Katrina survivors

Hindu organisations help Katrina survivors

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

The relief operation gave a new purpose to the organizations which had so far been organizing only Hindu festivals and several volunteers said what they were doing would change their entire outlook.

The scheming US megacorps

The scheming US megacorps

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

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

NRIs form energy advisory group

NRIs form energy advisory group

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

What Indian diaspora thinks about Narendra Modi varied

What Indian diaspora thinks about Narendra Modi varied

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The PBD this year functions as a political stage for the BJP government at the Centre and in Uttar Pradesh. Both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress president Rahul Gandhi have been wooing the Indian diaspora through widely publicised events across the country. At the PBD, the mood was either largely pro-Modi, and when not, apolitical.

Gang rape victim 'forced' to flee Pakistan

Gang rape victim 'forced' to flee Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

Dr Shazia, an employee of the Pakistan Petroleum Ltd, was allegedly gang-raped by some security personnel in January.

Dean to race Bush to India

Dean to race Bush to India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

Who'll be the first to reach India?

Who'll be the first to reach India?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

Miami Heat ground Rockets

Miami Heat ground Rockets

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

Dwyane Wade scored 25 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out seven assists as the Miami Heat defused the Houston Rockets 88-84.

Pakistani-American owner puts up anti-Hindu signs at US eatery

Pakistani-American owner puts up anti-Hindu signs at US eatery

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Dar insists that his message is not simply speculation but 'fact' and that alongside ice-cream, he wants to 'serve up some education to his customers'.

Wipro to provide 35,000 books to needy children in N America

Wipro to provide 35,000 books to needy children in N America

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The funds raised by employees were matched by an equal contribution from Wipro.

China's cracking cricket

China's cracking cricket

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005

NTPC roadshows in six US cities

NTPC roadshows in six US cities

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

14 killed in Texas oil refinery blast

14 killed in Texas oil refinery blast

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

The cause of the explosion was not known when reports last came in.

India to invite bids for 55 oil blocks

India to invite bids for 55 oil blocks

Rediff.com23 Feb 2006

India on Thursday offered 55 oil and gas blocks and 10 coal bed methane blocks for bidding under the sixth round of New Exploration Licensing Policy in an attempt to raise domestic output.\n

Texas Power to invest $10 billion in India

Texas Power to invest $10 billion in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

To start with, TPG has signed an MoU with Chhattisgarh government for a 1,600 Mw coal-fired plant in the state at an investment of about Rs 6,000 crore.

Dual citizenship for 37 Americans

Dual citizenship for 37 Americans

Rediff.com16 Feb 2006

The Indian Americans received their Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards at a special function at the Indian consulate in Houston Wednesday.

Discovery landing put off to 1551 IST

Discovery landing put off to 1551 IST

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Space shuttle Discovery's return to earth has been delayed by at least 90 minutes due to low clouds at the shuttle landing facility at Cape Canaveral, NASA has announced

Hewlett-Packard to slash 14,500 jobs

Hewlett-Packard to slash 14,500 jobs

Rediff.com20 Jul 2005

Hewlett-Packard has targeted 14,500 jobs cuts worldwide or about 10 per cent of its regular full-time staff, including an unspecified number from its Houston campus, over the next 18 months. \n

World's 10 most valuable start-ups

World's 10 most valuable start-ups

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

It's raining start-ups across the world.

McGrady leads Rockets to win

McGrady leads Rockets to win

Rediff.com6 May 2005

Tracy McGrady scored 37 points as the Houston Rockets fought back from three losses to beat the Dallas Mavericks 101-83 in the NBA playoffs on Thursday.

Roddick wins Lyon Grand Prix

Roddick wins Lyon Grand Prix

Rediff.com31 Oct 2005

Maran 'critical, but alive'

Maran 'critical, but alive'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2003

Rock stars land Super Bowl in mess

Rock stars land Super Bowl in mess

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

On Sunday evening, America's single biggest sporting event -- the Super Bowl -- ended with a literally last minute win for the New England Patriots and unexpected controversy.

Indian-American  shot dead in US

Indian-American shot dead in US

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

A 28-year-old Indian-American was shot dead in a park in Houston by suspected robbers.

Yao, O'Neal top poll for All Star game

Yao, O'Neal top poll for All Star game

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

Houston's Yao collected 2.558 million votes, the most ever, in balloting by fans around the world.

Modi's many foreign policy challenges

Modi's many foreign policy challenges

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'Modi's initial forays into foreign policy had the flavour of Aswamedha Yagas launched by ancient kings to conquer the world.' 'He overcame the hesitations of history and explored unconventional ways to win friends and influence people.' A fascinating excerpt from Ambassador T P Sreenivasan's new book, Modiplomacy -- Through a Shakespearean Prism.

Living on her own terms

Living on her own terms

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004

Kashmir casts shadows on India-Russia ties

Kashmir casts shadows on India-Russia ties

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

'The Vladivostok visit marks a subtle reversal of trend discernible in the revival of India-Russia relations pioneered by Modi during the past couple of years,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Federer crushes Hewitt

Federer crushes Hewitt

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

Rain halts Bhupathi-Mirnyi match

Rain halts Bhupathi-Mirnyi match

Rediff.com17 Nov 2004

The duo were trailing 5-4 in the first set against American brothers Bob and Mike Bryan when rains disrupted their Masters Cup tennis match.

US suspends Syrian embassy, consulate operations

US suspends Syrian embassy, consulate operations

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

The United States of suspended the operations of Syria's embassy in Washington including its consular service and asked for the pullout of Syrian diplomats.

Haas ends Roddick's run

Haas ends Roddick's run

Rediff.com15 Apr 2006

The fifth seeded German needed two hours and 11 minutes to see off the top seed and defending champion in the quarter-finals of the U.S. Clay Court championships.

Roddick, Grosjean in final

Roddick, Grosjean in final

Rediff.com24 Apr 2005

Top seeded Roddick beat Austria's Jurgen Melzer while Grosjean scored over Nicolas Lapentti in the semi-finals of the U.S. Men's clay court championships.