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Woods unsure when he will play again

Woods unsure when he will play again

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Tiger Woods is unsure when he will play golf again after a painful neck injury forced him to quit the Players Championship in Florida on Sunday.

Can new laws stop another Madoff?

Can new laws stop another Madoff?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2009

Reform will be a priority with the new Congress. But where to start?

Trump asks all Americans to wear masks as US COVID-19 toll soars

Trump asks all Americans to wear masks as US COVID-19 toll soars

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

In just one day, more than 1,550 Americans lost their lives, taking the fatalities to over 7,380. Overall, the US on Friday in a single day added more than 33,000 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total to 276,500, the highest for any country in the world.

For Trump, 'crooked' Hillary is now 'devil' Hillary

For Trump, 'crooked' Hillary is now 'devil' Hillary

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

Trump for the past several weeks has been using the word 'crooked' against her.

Motherland calling: NRI investments in India

Motherland calling: NRI investments in India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

NRIs are preferred borrowers in India and their assets in India and other property rentals are accepted as supportive income streams.

Democrats apologise to Bernie Sanders for 'inexcusable remarks' in emails

Democrats apologise to Bernie Sanders for 'inexcusable remarks' in emails

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Democratic Party bosses have apologised to Bernie Sanders for "inexcusable" emails aimed at undermining his White House bid.

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.

Vigorous foreign policy a necessity for India: Sen

Vigorous foreign policy a necessity for India: Sen

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Delivering the keynote at a conference on The Future of India's Foreign Policy, organized by the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia's Centre for the Advanced Study of India, Sen said this was particularly imperative in the context of today's world that is 'shaped by globalization, inter-dependence, inter-connectedness and rapid changes.

Obama 's popularity dipping: Survey

Obama 's popularity dipping: Survey

Rediff.com1 May 2008

According to New York Times/CBS survey released on Wednesday, 51 per cent of Democratic primary voters now expect Obama to win the nomination, down from 69 a month ago. At least 48 per cent of Democrats now say Obama is the candidate with the best chance of beating Senator John McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee, down from 56 per cent a month ago. The Pennsylvania primary defeat and renewed furor over his former pastor's anti-American rhetoric has led to the fall.

US deports mentally ill Indian

US deports mentally ill Indian

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

A mental patient has been deported to India to face an uncertain future, although his case is still open to appeal in court, according to his family. Harvey Sachdev was 12 when he came to the United States with his family from Punjab. He was a valedictorian both at the Northeastern High School, Elizabeth City, North Carolina, and at the University of Pennsylvania where he earned a bachelor's degree in psychology. But worsening schizophrenia made it difficult for Harvey.

India must break through insularity: Ronen Sen

India must break through insularity: Ronen Sen

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Delivering the keynote address at the conference on The Future of India's Foreign Policy organised by the Center for the Advanced Study of India of the University of Pennsylvania at Philadelphia, Sen said this was particularly imperative in the context of today's world that is "shaped by globalisation, inter-dependence, inter-connectedness and rapid changes."

Workers of Obama, Clinton start canvassing

Workers of Obama, Clinton start canvassing

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Thousands of paid workers of campaigns of presidential hopefuls, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama, spread out across Pennsylvania for house-to -house canvassing and held neighbourhood meetings and parties ahead of the crucial Democratic primary.The candidates themselves were targeting their message to uncommitted voters for the primary, in which 155 delegates are at stake and which is considered a make-or-break exercise for the Clinton Campaign.

The dream ticket: Will Clinton & Obama join forces

The dream ticket: Will Clinton & Obama join forces

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

Supporters of Hillary Clinton say that Barack Obama should join Clinton in the November presidential polls and become vice president under the former first lady. Clinton's supporters say that Obama has, in the Democratic primaries, won states that are likely to be dominated by the Republicans in the presidential elections, whereas Clinton has won key states such as Ohio and Texas. Obama's supporters however, argue that Obama is the frontrunner for the Democratic nomination an

Treatment for HIV may become a reality soon

Treatment for HIV may become a reality soon

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

In their ground-breaking study, a team at Pennsylvania University made laboratory rodents HIV resistant by sabotaging a gene in blood cells that the deadly virus normally infects, the Nature Biotechnology journal reported.

Trump questions Hillary Clinton's religious faith

Trump questions Hillary Clinton's religious faith

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

"We don't know anything about Hillary in terms of religion," Trump told a group of evangelical leaders, adding, "she's been in the public eye for years and years, and yet there's no -- there's nothing out there."

Hot dining spots in Obama's Washington

Hot dining spots in Obama's Washington

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Where the new Democratic elite will meet to eat

Hillary Clinton will obliterate Iran if...

Hillary Clinton will obliterate Iran if...

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Clinton was asked what she would do if Iran attacked Israel with nuclear weapons in an interview on ABC's Good Morning America programme, Ynetnews reported. "I want the Iranians to know that if I'm the President, we will attack Iran," she replied, adding, "In the next 10 years, during which they might foolishly consider launching an attack on Israel, we would be able to totally obliterate them."

Trump may have triumphed, but Hillary is winning the popular vote

Trump may have triumphed, but Hillary is winning the popular vote

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Donald Trump may have secured an upset win over Hillary Clinton in the US presidential race but she could still emerge as the candidate who received more popular votes, media reports said.

'Beyond a point money can be a source of worry'

'Beyond a point money can be a source of worry'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

On April 7 we asked readers if money can buy happiness. our readers seem to have had differing opinions on the matter. Here's what they had to say.

Only I have the will to end Iraq war, says Clinton

Only I have the will to end Iraq war, says Clinton

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

United States presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has launched an aggressive campaign questioning her opponent Barack Obama's credentials on ending the war in Iraq. She said that Obama only talks, but would not end the war, while Republican candidate John McCain would only continue the war. "One candidate is ready, willing and able to end the war and to rebuild our military, while honouring our soldiers and veterans," she said speaking of herself.

'The best sex lasts 7 to 13 minutes'

'The best sex lasts 7 to 13 minutes'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2008

A study by American researchers suggests that beliefs about healthy sex lasting a long time are unrealistic.

Your say: Violence against Indians in US

Your say: Violence against Indians in US

Rediff.com5 Mar 2008

Do you have an opinion on the violent attacks on Indian students in the US? Tell us!

400 are shot dead in NYC a year, in Delhi just 35

400 are shot dead in NYC a year, in Delhi just 35

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

Sherman observed that reducing the gun density in hot spots, particularly in violence-prone areas, will help reduce the crime graph. He also suggested that uniformed patrols be sent to the hot spots for brief visits rather than for longer patrols.

First Look: Gogol Ganguly, Professor

First Look: Gogol Ganguly, Professor

Rediff.com28 Jan 2008

Kal Penn starts as a one-semester professor in the University of Pennsylvania.

The energy underworld

The energy underworld

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

With prices soaring, the oil and gas business has become ripe for criminal behavior.

US: Indian music teacher faces sexual charges

US: Indian music teacher faces sexual charges

Rediff.com29 May 2008

The case of 42-year-old Shafaatullah Khan, which came up in a court in Bridgeport on Wednesday, comes close on the heels of a Hindu priest being arrested on charges of groping two children in Texas. Khan, a Pennsylvania resident who plays sitar, surbahar and tabla and teaches Indian classical music on a wide array of instruments, has been charged with multiple counts of corruption of a minor, indecent assault, and related sexual offenses, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported.

Hillary manages a narrow win in Indiana

Hillary manages a narrow win in Indiana

Rediff.com7 May 2008

US Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton, who lost to Senator Barack Obama in the crucial primary held in North Carolina on Tuesday, has managed to secure a narrow win over her rival in the Indiana. The two results will step up pressure on the New York senator to reconsider her candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the white House.

Sikh man confused as 'Muslim with sword' in US

Sikh man confused as 'Muslim with sword' in US

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Harpreet Singh Khalsa, 33, said he was the victim of racial profiling in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, but police stated that those who called in their concerns did the right thing.

Why an MBA is important

Why an MBA is important

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Karan Gupta, overseas education consultant, tells you what you need to know about doing an MBA at an international university.

Rohan meets Martina Hingis

Rohan meets Martina Hingis

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Reader Rohan Shrivastava sent us a picture of Martina Hingis from Secunderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

Indian woman in US separated from differently-abled 5-yr-old son: Report

Indian woman in US separated from differently-abled 5-yr-old son: Report

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

"Her son is not doing well," said her attorney Alinka Robinson, as a telephonic translator relayed the proceedings to Patel in her native tongue of Gujarati, the daily said in its report from Arizona.

Indian doctor chosen for Thai award

Indian doctor chosen for Thai award

Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

The award is constituted in the memory of Prince Mahidol, the father of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.

Hershey's may send its Kisses to India

Hershey's may send its Kisses to India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

Hershey's plans to raise its India presence and introduce some of its global brands, beside looking at more manufacturing facilities here.

The sunshine story from Kashmir

The sunshine story from Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

From one of Kashmir's worst trouble spots, Adeeba Tak emerges as a story of hope.

Trump faces crucial test on 'Super Tuesday 2.0'

Trump faces crucial test on 'Super Tuesday 2.0'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Five states will go to the polls including Florida, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio as well as the Northern Mariana Islands.

Indian scientist wins award for research on glass

Indian scientist wins award for research on glass

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Observing the super-cold glass in the lab, he detected a weak signal with unique characteristics, indicating that some atomic movement was still occurring.

Sikh boy wins right to wear patka at soccer

Sikh boy wins right to wear patka at soccer

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Referees felt Harshaan Athwal's patka was a safety risk to players of the opposing team.

Can money buy you happiness? Tell us

Can money buy you happiness? Tell us

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

Do you believe you can buy as abstract a thing as happiness? What does happiness mean to you? Are you happy when you have more money in your pocket? Or is it vice versa? Tell us.

India should grab N-deal: Chidambaram

India should grab N-deal: Chidambaram

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

It would be an epic waste if India lets go off the opportunities, including the end to nuclear isolation, thrown open by the civil nuclear deal with the US, feels Finance Minister P Chidambaram.