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Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Lt Col Raja "Grinder" Chari, 39 is in the batch of 2017.

John Kerry carries Kansas caucuses

John Kerry carries Kansas caucuses

Rediff.com14 Mar 2004

The Massachusetts senator's win reportedly locks up the delegates he needs to win the Democratic Party's nomination.

Vijay Singh on top of the world

Vijay Singh on top of the world

Rediff.com7 Sep 2004

Kerry wins Maine, Michigan, Washington

Kerry wins Maine, Michigan, Washington

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

He has won all but two of the 12 Democratic primaries so far.

GE bags Tejas engines contract

GE bags Tejas engines contract

Rediff.com6 Feb 2004

The development contract calls for GE Aircraft Engines to provide 17 F40 4-GE-IN20 engines, as well as logistics support, the company announced from Lynn, Massachusetts.

Go light a bulb

Go light a bulb

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

Mr Sandhu Goes to Washington

Mr Sandhu Goes to Washington

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

'Taranjit has the ideal temperament to deal with the Americans who understand firmness and appreciate flexibility.' 'He can hold his ground with a cheerful face and still make it clear that India and the US are partners, rivals,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

John Kerry wins Iowa caucuses

John Kerry wins Iowa caucuses

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

With 88 per cent of the precincts reporting, Kerry had 37.8 percent, Edwards 32.2 per cent, Dean 18.1 per cent and Gephardt 10.6 per cent.

Most US voters know little about Kerry: Poll

Most US voters know little about Kerry: Poll

Rediff.com27 Jul 2004

The poll, conducted by Washington Post-ABC News, suggested that 54 per cent of the voters were unfamiliar with the Massachusetts senator's positions against only 25 per cent who felt the same about Republican President George W Bush.

Career diplomat tipped to replace Blackwill

Career diplomat tipped to replace Blackwill

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

US career diplomat Jeffrey Davidow is likely to be the next ambassador to India in place of Robert Blackwill, who recently resigned to pursue academics at the Harvard University, sources said.

Wipro to buy NerveWire for $18.7 mn

Wipro to buy NerveWire for $18.7 mn

Rediff.com24 Apr 2003

Wipro has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire NerveWire, a Newton, Massachusetts based business and IT consulting company serving financial services clients, for approximately $18.7 million in cash, subject to adjustments.

PIX: Irrfan, Meghna Gulzar, Rachel McAdams at TIFF 2015

PIX: Irrfan, Meghna Gulzar, Rachel McAdams at TIFF 2015

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

All the action from the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.

'Fight like a girl': Thousands rally across US on 2nd Women's March

'Fight like a girl': Thousands rally across US on 2nd Women's March

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

Take a look at the sea of women who came out...

'Unschooled' 17-year-old Indian girl makes it to MIT

'Unschooled' 17-year-old Indian girl makes it to MIT

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Four years ago, Malvika Raj Joshi quit schooling to explore her love for different subjects.

India fund assets swell

India fund assets swell

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

This runner won despite stopping to return a rival's water bottle

This runner won despite stopping to return a rival's water bottle

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Geoffrey Kirui and Edna Kiplagat produced a Kenyan sweep at the Boston Marathon, winning the men's and women's races on Monday by conquering the race's hilly final miles to establish their dominance.

48,000 US jobs shifted in Jan-Mar

48,000 US jobs shifted in Jan-Mar

Rediff.com16 Oct 2004

More than 48,000 American jobs were shifted overseas, including to countries like India and China, in the January-March quarter this fiscal, according to a new report.

Kerry will win if election held now: Poll

Kerry will win if election held now: Poll

Rediff.com9 Mar 2004

The CNN/USA Today/Gallop poll said the Massachusetts senator would win 52 per cent of the vote compared to Bush's 44 per cent.

Kerry wins in Nevada and Washington DC caucuses

Kerry wins in Nevada and Washington DC caucuses

Rediff.com15 Feb 2004

All eyes are now on Wisconsin state where primaries are due on Tuesday and the result could lead to some of the hopefuls dropping out. Opinion polls show Kerry is leading in that state too.

Sports Shorts: Sanju hits hat-trick as India women thrash Turkmenistan 10-0

Sports Shorts: Sanju hits hat-trick as India women thrash Turkmenistan 10-0

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

Media Lab: Shourie denies MIT allegations

Media Lab: Shourie denies MIT allegations

Rediff.com9 May 2003

Brushing aside allegations by Massachusetts Institute of Technology that it withdrew from a research project in India due to differences with him, Information and Technology Minister Arun Shourie.

Media Lab to be 100% govt-aided R&D unit

Media Lab to be 100% govt-aided R&D unit

Rediff.com6 May 2003

Media Lab Asia, the socio-economic project between the Indian government and Massachusetts Institute of Technology will be completely recast with the project becoming a fully government-aided

US presidential medal for Indian-American scientist

US presidential medal for Indian-American scientist

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

United States President Barack Obama has felicitated Indian-American scientist Thomas Kailath with the top presidential medal for transformative contributions to the fields of science and technology.

Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Kanubhai no more

Mahatma Gandhi's grandson Kanubhai no more

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Kanubhai was a former NASA scientist and was famously captured in a photograph pulling Mahatma Gandhi's stave as he led the Salt Satyagraha at Dandi.

FM clears 30 FDI proposals

FM clears 30 FDI proposals

Rediff.com23 Jul 2003

Finance Minister Jaswant Singh on Wednesday cleared 30 foreign direct investment proposals worth Rs 130.25 crore.

Kerry flies home after cycling accident

Kerry flies home after cycling accident

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

United States Secretary of State John Kerry on Monday flew back home from Geneva with his orthopaedic surgeon on board, after breaking his right leg in a cycling accident in the French Alps.

World's best schools 2014: 4 Indian institutes in the top 100

World's best schools 2014: 4 Indian institutes in the top 100

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Does your favourite institute feature in the list?

Indian American professor wins National Medal of Science

Indian American professor wins National Medal of Science

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

US President Barack Obama has selected Indian-American Professor Thomas Kailath for the prestigious National Medal of Science, highest honour for achievement in the fields of science and engineering.

US in Women's World Cup semis

US in Women's World Cup semis

Rediff.com2 Oct 2003

The United States closed in on their third world title by beating perennial rivals Norway 1-0 in the quarter-finals.

'Genius' Award for Indian American

'Genius' Award for Indian American

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

Space pioneer U R Rao passes into the ages

Space pioneer U R Rao passes into the ages

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Dr Rao accelerated the development of rocket technology which led to the successful launch of ASLV and PSLV satellites.

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Rediff.com gives you a pictorial rewind of all the excitement that unfolded in the sporting world in the week gone by...

The top 100 universities in the world

The top 100 universities in the world

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Harvard tops the list this year.

The 100 best universities in the world

The 100 best universities in the world

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Only four institutes from India make it to the list.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

40 Years ago... and now- Faqir Chand Kohli: The original Indian techie

40 Years ago... and now- Faqir Chand Kohli: The original Indian techie

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Kohli is a pioneer and a visionary.

'We are open to DRS, IF...' : BCCI

'We are open to DRS, IF...' : BCCI

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

The International Cricket Council General Manager Geoff Allardice all set to submit a presentation on upgraded Decision Review System before the Board of Control for Cricket in India in New Delhi on October 20 in presence of president Anurag Thakur.