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Guess Their Ages Folks!

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

We all know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will turn 74 on September 17, but do you know how old these leaders are?

5 killed, including police officer, in shooting in US state of North Carolina

5 killed, including police officer, in shooting in US state of North Carolina

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

"This is a sad and tragic day for the city of Raleigh," city Mayor Mary-Ann Baldwin said.

'Our community has lost a giant'

'Our community has lost a giant'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Urvashi Vaid dreamed of a common movement for social justice that could address them all: Racism, gender oppression and homophobia. Sandip Roy salutes the memory of Urvashi Vaid, one of America's most prominent LGBT activists, who passed into the ages this month.

Bridgerton: Sharma Sisters Are Back!

Bridgerton: Sharma Sisters Are Back!

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Meet Bridgerton's stars, which happily include two British actors of Indian descent.

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Oscars 2022: Ariana, Troy, Jessica WIN!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

A quick look at the winners of the 94th Annual Academy Awards.

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Power Of The Dog, Dune Lead Oscar Noms

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Power Of The Dog and Dune lead the pack while films like King Richard, Belfast and West Side Story grab quite a few noms.

As US counts votes, protesters take to the streets

As US counts votes, protesters take to the streets

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

As the hours go by on Election Day in the United States, protests against Donald Trump were being held on the streets, leading to tense scenes.

Infosys readies new global delivery model

Infosys readies new global delivery model

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Experts said this would not only reduce Infosys' dependence on the H1B visa, which has seen increased restrictions under the current US administration. It will also help the company in building an employee pyramid for its future operations.

The wonderfully weird world we live in!

The wonderfully weird world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Ten images that prove we live in a odd, odd world!

Infy plans innovation hub in Arizona; to hire 1,000 by 2023

Infy plans innovation hub in Arizona; to hire 1,000 by 2023

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Infosys, like many of its peers, has been ramping local hiring in key markets like the US, the UK and Australia to tackle increasing scrutiny around work visas by various governments.

Infy now plans to spread its wings in Europe, Australia

Infy now plans to spread its wings in Europe, Australia

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Even though North America still accounts for 60 per cent of Infosys's revenue, the company is starting to see good growth in Europe, which contributes around 25 per cent to the company's top line. Even Australia also has emerged to be a strategically important market, with a contribution of 10 per cent to the overall revenues.

Sports Shorts: Heena bags gold, Nivetha bronze in Hannover

Sports Shorts: Heena bags gold, Nivetha bronze in Hannover

Rediff.com14 May 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

Has the Amelia Earhart mystery finally been solved?

Has the Amelia Earhart mystery finally been solved?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The aviation pioneer's body has never been officially found after she disappeared July 2, 1937.

PHOTOS: America votes to elect new President

PHOTOS: America votes to elect new President

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton registers her first 'win' by four votes to two against Trump.

Clinton, Trump in dead heat, scramble to swing states

Clinton, Trump in dead heat, scramble to swing states

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Locked in a neck-and-neck battle, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have made a last minute dash to key swing states to woo undecided voters as major polls on the final weekend before the election day showed the race for the White House was too close to call.

Why put a con artist in White House, asks Obama as he bats for Hillary

Why put a con artist in White House, asks Obama as he bats for Hillary

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton is the only candidate in the race to the White House who has devoted her entire life to the people of America, outgoing US President Barack Obama has said.

Race to White House is real, not reality TV: Clinton

Race to White House is real, not reality TV: Clinton

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

Clinton alleged that it was very well possible that Trump has not paid any taxes.

Hillary Clinton a 'world-class liar': Trump

Hillary Clinton a 'world-class liar': Trump

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The war of words between Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton on Wednesday reached a new high with the presumptive Republican presidential nominee calling her a "world-class liar" while she hit back describing him as "self-proclaimed king of death" for his rhetoric, economic policies.

US scrambles jets after Twitter bomb threats to two planes

US scrambles jets after Twitter bomb threats to two planes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Over 250 passengers on board two US airliners got a scare on Sunday when "credible" bomb threats sent via Twitter prompted the military to scramble F-16 fighter jets to escort the planes to land in Atlanta, but searches by a bomb squad turned up nothing threatening.

5 things lucky people do

5 things lucky people do

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

Bestselling author Ashwin Sanghi says that it is indeed possible to 'attract' good luck!

9/11 Museum: 'No day shall erase you from the memory of time'

9/11 Museum: 'No day shall erase you from the memory of time'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The atmosphere at the 9/11 Museum is certainly somber, but not melodramatic. The exhibition conveys a sense of peace and optimism, not frustration and despondency, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

2 States: We endured a torrid 2-yr long distance relation

2 States: We endured a torrid 2-yr long distance relation

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Murali Venkatraman tells us how he met his Bengali wife Lalita.

Full Text: What Prez Obama said at the State of the Union Address

Full Text: What Prez Obama said at the State of the Union Address

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Read the full transcript of President Obama's State of the Union address on Wednesday at the US Capitol in Washington.

Businesses created 8 million new jobs in US: Obama

Businesses created 8 million new jobs in US: Obama

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

Obama said that the country was starting to see a lot of the jobs that had left the shores in manufacturing, for example, now starting to come back, because "we put ourselves in a much more competitive position".

DONT' MISS: Vintage cycles, bomber jackets and more

DONT' MISS: Vintage cycles, bomber jackets and more

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Arjun Khanna hosted the first all-menswear line at the Lakme Fashion Week. And what a show it was!

Indian-American kills father, arrested

Indian-American kills father, arrested

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Jiten Ashwin Patel, 28, is charged with first-degree murder of his father Ashwin Patel, 62, and is being held without bond at the Gaston County Jail, police said.

The South Asian surge in America

The South Asian surge in America

Rediff.com30 May 2012

Community organisations draw up a demographic snapshot of America's fastest growing ethnic group. George Joseph reports

US Senate youth award for Indian origin student

US Senate youth award for Indian origin student

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

The Washington Week programme -- in its 49th year -- brings the highest-level officials from each branch of government together with an outstanding group of 104 high school students nationwide.

Will Obama tread carefully after mid-term polls?

Will Obama tread carefully after mid-term polls?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Republicans seem to have dealt a huge blow to India-bound United States President Barack Obama in the mid-term polls, as they captured control of the House of Representatives on Tuesday. But will this play on his mind while he visits India?

Anupam Kher's new role

Anupam Kher's new role

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

The actor has become the goodwill ambassador of Pratham Education Foundation.

Narayan feted 'Michael Jordan of microelectronics'

Narayan feted 'Michael Jordan of microelectronics'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Dr Jay Narayan has won the 2011 Acta Materialia Gold Medal and Prize, an international award given to one person annually for exceptional research contributions and leadership in materials science worldwide.

Spotted: Konkona, Ranvir Shorey & Vinay Pathak

Spotted: Konkona, Ranvir Shorey & Vinay Pathak

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Reader Sudhir Sharma has sent us these photographs with the stars.

Where the 'pain' will strike next

Where the 'pain' will strike next

Rediff.com3 Nov 2008

We plowed through the financials of thousands of privately held companies to find the next pockets of trouble.

Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi in New York

Spotted: Mahesh Bhupathi in New York

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Reader Sreekanth Nandagiri sent us a picture of Mahesh Bhupathi from the USA.

US critic of Indian nuclear programme dead

US critic of Indian nuclear programme dead

Rediff.com5 Jul 2008

"I have tried to be a friend to India. But, as long as there is breath in me, I will never support the lifting of the Glenn amendment sanctions on India unless they abandon all nuclear ambitions."

Jobs' outsourcing to India not reversible: Obama

Jobs' outsourcing to India not reversible: Obama

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Fresh from his victory over Hillary Clinton to clinch the Democratic party nomination to the White House, Obama said the country must invest in the research and innovation to create jobs and industries. Observing that America's challenges on economic front cannot be overcome by building 'protectionist walls', Obama said the country needs to focus on improving plight of the middle-class and investing in education.

Obama beats Hillary in North Carolina

Obama beats Hillary in North Carolina

Rediff.com7 May 2008

Exit polls showed that whereas Obama came away with 91 per cent of the African-American vote, Clinton was at an extremely poor six per cent in that category. However, she walked away with nearly 60 per cent of the white vote with African-American Senator getting just 37 per cent.

Ashutosh Singhal wins Siemens AP national award

Ashutosh Singhal wins Siemens AP national award

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

The winners were selected from among the 97 students in 50 states, including 85 high school seniors and 12 high school juniors, who were chosen as state winners in the award programme sponsored by the Siemens Foundation and run by the College Board, which administers the AP programme. The national winners -- a girl and a boy -- are each awarded a $5,000 college scholarship.

Fellowhip in memory of Indian student

Fellowhip in memory of Indian student

Rediff.com7 Apr 2008

The president of Duke University in North Carolina Richard H Brodhead has announced that the university has established a fellowship in memory of slain Duke graduate student Abhijit Mahato, 29, who was killed on January 18, 2008, in his off-campus apartment in what was described as a senseless, violent crime.

Americans hardest working people: Hillary

Americans hardest working people: Hillary

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has vowed to plug tax loopholes for 'freeloader corporations' shipping jobs abroad and correct 'wrong' policies of the Bush administration, which were making Americans 'pay the price'. She claimed that that it was the average American who was paying the price for what she termed the wrong-headed policies of the administration. She said plugging tax loopholes will stop freeloader corporations from avoiding $50bn taxes every year.

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