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Austin Shooting Leaves Three Dead, Several Injured

Austin Shooting Leaves Three Dead, Several Injured

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

A shooting at a nightlife venue in Austin, Texas, resulted in three deaths, including the gunman, and numerous injuries. The motive is currently unknown and the FBI is involved in the investigation.

Angry Anti-Trump Protests Spread To Texas

Angry Anti-Trump Protests Spread To Texas

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

On Monday, June 9, 2025, the Trump administration sent US Marines to Los Angeles and increased raids on suspected undocumented immigrants, causing anger among protesters and Democratic leaders who fear a national crisis.

Desi co-founded firm behind drone boat in rescue of US Apache crew

Desi co-founded firm behind drone boat in rescue of US Apache crew

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

A drone boat, co-founded by Indian-American Vibhav Altekar, successfully rescued two crew members of a downed US Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, marking a first-of-its-kind autonomous surface vessel rescue for the US Armed Forces.

Is Sunday's F1 race weird enough for Austin, Texas?

Is Sunday's F1 race weird enough for Austin, Texas?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

As the Texas capital prepares to host the first Grand Prix in the United States in five years, some in laid-back Austin say this weekend's glamorous race clashes with the city's soul.

Elon Musk's SpaceX To Build Foundry For Gas Turbine Blades

Elon Musk's SpaceX To Build Foundry For Gas Turbine Blades

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, is establishing an in-house foundry in Bastrop, Texas, to produce high-spec gas turbine blades and vanes. This strategic move aims to alleviate a critical supply chain bottleneck hindering power generation for AI data centres in the US and accelerate natural gas turbine availability by up to 18 months. The facility will also leverage synergies with aerospace component manufacturing.

Sabalenka, Gauff back 'rage room' concept for venting anger

Sabalenka, Gauff back 'rage room' concept for venting anger

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Aryna Sabalenka likes the idea of 'rage rooms' at tournaments where players can vent their frustrations away from the cameras, though the World No. 1 said there would be nothing left to destroy after she uses it.

How Urban Development Shapes Future Cooling Demand

How Urban Development Shapes Future Cooling Demand

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

A new study by IIT Kharagpur researchers, published in Nature Communications, reveals that urban growth patterns significantly influence future cooling demand in cities. The research highlights that a city's "thermal memory," shaped by decades of development decisions, impacts its heat burden and energy requirements, independent of global temperature rises. The study analysed 88 Indian cities and a global sample of 52 cities over two decades.

Family Establishes Scholarship Fund for Slain Indian-Origin Student

Family Establishes Scholarship Fund for Slain Indian-Origin Student

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

The family of Savitha Shanmugasundaram, an Indian-origin student killed in a shooting in Austin, has launched a one-million-dollar scholarship in her memory to support students from low-income families.

Indian-American student among 4 killed in US shooting

Indian-American student among 4 killed in US shooting

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

A 21-year-old Indian-American student, Savitha Shan, was among four people killed in a shooting in Austin, Texas. The incident is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism due to evidence found at the scene and the suspect's residence.

'Hate Never Made America Great'

'Hate Never Made America Great'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Even though it was a bitterly cold day, Americans gathered for a National Day of Protest on Presidents' Day to make their anger known at the bizarre nexus between the 47th president of the United States and the richest man in the world.

Armstrong ineligible for Austin swim event

Armstrong ineligible for Austin swim event

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

American cyclist Lance Armstrong, who was stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for doping, is ineligible for a masters swimming competition in Texas, the event's sanctioning body said on Thursday.

Spotted: Andy Roddick in Texas

Spotted: Andy Roddick in Texas

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

Reader Naveen Kumar sent us a picture of Andy Roddick from Austin, Texas.

AI-Driven Productivity Gains Reshape Tech Hiring and Cause Job Insecurity

AI-Driven Productivity Gains Reshape Tech Hiring and Cause Job Insecurity

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

TeamLease Digital CEO Neeti Sharma discusses how AI is driving a structural reset in the tech industry, leading to layoffs, reshaping hiring practices, and increasing job insecurity.

Disgraced cyclist Armstrong sells Austin home

Disgraced cyclist Armstrong sells Austin home

Rediff.com12 Apr 2013

Disgraced former cycling champion Lance Armstrong has sold his sprawling home in the hills of Austin, Texas, his spokesman said on Thursday.

Can Dinesh Trivedi's Dhaka posting mend frayed India-Bangladesh ties?

Can Dinesh Trivedi's Dhaka posting mend frayed India-Bangladesh ties?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Former Union minister Dinesh Trivedi has been appointed as India's next High Commissioner to Bangladesh, signalling efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.

Verstappen beats Hamilton to Austin sprint race win

Verstappen beats Hamilton to Austin sprint race win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Red Bull's triple Formula One world champion Max Verstappen won a US Grand Prix sprint race from pole position on Saturday after an early challenge from Mercedes's Lewis Hamilton.

Meet Amit Kshatriya, Indian-American behind historic moon mission

Meet Amit Kshatriya, Indian-American behind historic moon mission

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Indian-American scientist Amit Kshatriya's journey from watching rocket launches in Houston to becoming NASA's Associate Administrator is a testament to his dedication and expertise in space exploration.

Vettel sets pace on new Austin circuit

Vettel sets pace on new Austin circuit

Rediff.com17 Nov 2012

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel dominated free practice at the US Grand Prix on Friday as drivers got their first taste of Formula One's newest venue and gave it rave reviews up and down the paddock.

Verstappen beats Norris to US GP pole after sprint win

Verstappen beats Norris to US GP pole after sprint win

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Max Verstappen seized pole position for Sunday's US Grand Prix while Formula One leader Oscar Piastri qualified sixth after a costly sprint race collision with his McLaren teammate Lando Norris.

PIX: Verstappen wins flawless race at US Grand Prix

PIX: Verstappen wins flawless race at US Grand Prix

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

Piastri now leads Britain's Norris by 14 points with five rounds and two sprints remaining, while Verstappen has slashed his gap to the Australian to 40 after being 104 behind at the end of August.

US Grand Prix in Austin looks doubtful, says Ecclestone

US Grand Prix in Austin looks doubtful, says Ecclestone

Rediff.com12 Nov 2011

Next year's scheduled US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, is looking doubtful, Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone said on Saturday.

TCS expands operations in Texas, hires over 200 people

TCS expands operations in Texas, hires over 200 people

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday said it plans to invest more than $100 million in Austin and hire 1,000 new employees across Texas. TCS has expanded its business operations in Austin, Texas with the construction of a new facility, doubling its presence to more than 400 professionals in the city and adding to its over 5,500 employees across the state, TCS said in a statement. The new facility will officially open in late December 2020 and have space for 367 employees, it added.

PIX: Verstappen takes sprint pole at US GP

PIX: Verstappen takes sprint pole at US GP

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

With eight points on offer to the winner of Saturday's 100km race, he and Norris -- 22 points behind Piastri -- both have a good chance to reduce the gap to the Australian who was three tenths slower than his teammate.

Pop sensation Taylor Swift invites fans to Austin F1 Grand Prix

Pop sensation Taylor Swift invites fans to Austin F1 Grand Prix

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Taylor Swift recently addressed her fans in a video that previewed her performance as she rehearses ahead of the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Austin where she will take the center stage.

One dead, 3 injured in Austin shooting incident

One dead, 3 injured in Austin shooting incident

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Cops said that attacker might be one of the injured persons.

PHOTOS: Grid Girls heat up MotoGP race track in Texas

PHOTOS: Grid Girls heat up MotoGP race track in Texas

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

It takes both the racers as well as these grid girls to scorch the race track during the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin Texas.

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

Norris-Verstappen battle heats up as Texas beckons

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Red Bull make changes to car after discussions with FIA

Verstappen on pole, and Hamilton alongside in Texas

Verstappen on pole, and Hamilton alongside in Texas

Rediff.com24 Oct 2021

Verstappen leads seven times world champion Hamilton by six points with six races remaining and the pole at Austin's Circuit of the Americas was the ninth of the season for the Dutch 24-year-old -- and eighth in the last 11 races.

Key moments of the 2025 Formula One season

Key moments of the 2025 Formula One season

Rediff.com7 Dec 2025

Here's a look at some key moments which helped decide the championship fight.

Finding peace, lessons learnt, in Texas

Finding peace, lessons learnt, in Texas

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Though Texas was very much a work related stop, I received my opportunity for something similar to peace during my stay there, says N N S Chandra.

PIX: Marc Marquez wins Americas GP sprint, stays undefeated

PIX: Marc Marquez wins Americas GP sprint, stays undefeated

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Ducati's Marc Marquez maintained his perfect start to the 2025 MotoGP season when the polesitter won the Americas Grand Prix sprint on Saturday to remain undefeated and extend his lead in the championship.

After F1, Hamilton Set For This Thrilling Ride

After F1, Hamilton Set For This Thrilling Ride

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Lewis Hamilton said horses were his "next thing" after riding one for the first time ahead of the US Grand Prix.

India Needs More Minds Like Suhas & Anjan

India Needs More Minds Like Suhas & Anjan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

These are 'hidden champions' of strategic research and innovation. They are worthy of emulation within Indian industry, and maybe even a Padma!, notes R Gopalakrishnan.

US Supreme Court upholds new Texas abortion law

US Supreme Court upholds new Texas abortion law

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

A divided United States Supreme Court has refused to block the implementation of a controversial law limiting abortions in Texas that will force a third of clinics in America's second-largest state to stop performing the procedure.

No tariffs, no US sales: Trump's warning to Apple on India production

No tariffs, no US sales: Trump's warning to Apple on India production

Rediff.com24 May 2025

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Apple products if the tech giant does not shift iPhone production from India to the United States. Trump said he expects iPhones sold in the US to be manufactured in America and not India, or anyplace else. He also said that he had a "little problem" with Apple CEO Tim Cook for building manufacturing facilities in India. Cook had previously said that the majority of iPhones sold in the US would have India as their country of origin. Experts say that shifting production to the US would be more expensive than assembling iPhones in India.

Tejaswi Manoj Is TIME's Kid Of The Year 2025

Tejaswi Manoj Is TIME's Kid Of The Year 2025

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

17-year-old Tejasvi Manoj becomes TIME's Kid of the Year 2025 for protecting seniors from cyber fraud.

East Coast or West Coast? Cricket venue dilemma for LA28

East Coast or West Coast? Cricket venue dilemma for LA28

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

New York, on the East Coast, hosted several preliminary-round matches of the T20 World Cup earlier this year, which it co-hosted with the West Indies.

US GP: Sainz on pole as F1 mourns Mateschitz's death

US GP: Sainz on pole as F1 mourns Mateschitz's death

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Carlos Sainz put Ferrari on pole position for the US Formula One Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, with Red Bull's double World champion Max Verstappen joining the Spaniard on the front row.

Pamela Anderson, Keanu Reeves make star appearance at US GP

Pamela Anderson, Keanu Reeves make star appearance at US GP

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

As glamourous as Formula One has come to become, the US Formula One Grand Prix, saw big names from TV and Hollywood grace the race on in Austin, Texas on Sunday.

Tennis wrap: Rublev shocked by qualifier Halys in Dubai

Tennis wrap: Rublev shocked by qualifier Halys in Dubai

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

Third seed Andrey Rublev suffered a first round exit after his Qatar Open title, losing to qualifier Quentin Halys 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) at the Dubai Open on Tuesday.