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Indian American Ami Bera sees victory chances go up

Indian American Ami Bera sees victory chances go up

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The independent Centre for Politics at the University of Virginia moved his seat (California 7th Congressional District) from a "tossup" to a "Lean Democratic" which means that Bera has now greater chances of winning the seat by defeating the incumbent Dan Lungren of Republican Party.

Americans approve of ethnic profiling: poll

Americans approve of ethnic profiling: poll

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

60 per cent of respondents believe that authorities should be allowed to single out people who look like 'Middle Eastern' for security screening.

For many Americans, Election Day brings relief

For many Americans, Election Day brings relief

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

"Neither Donald Trump nor Hillary Clinton represent the values and ideals of America." "After long quarrels, it is finally getting close to being over." George Joseph hears from voters.

Dr Rajiv Shah: It is easy to get discouraged by challenges

Dr Rajiv Shah: It is easy to get discouraged by challenges

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Dr Rajiv Shah, Administrator, United States Agency for International Development, in his commencement address to the students of American University School of International Service emphasised the importance of development work and public service.

Indian American scientist earns US patent

Indian American scientist earns US patent

Rediff.com23 Aug 2005

A dream that began in eigth grade comes true after years of hard work for this father-son duo.

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Babri, economic reforms, scams: Rao's action-packed 5-year term as PM

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

His five-year rule saw the Babri Masjid demolition, the rise of the saffron forces and also the country being placed firmly on a new economic path, away from the Nehru years of public sector socialism.

US: Indian scientist feels the fusion 'heat'

US: Indian scientist feels the fusion 'heat'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

An Indian origin scientist, accused of falsifying claims of producing nuclear fusion in tabletop experiments, has been reprimanded and sanctioned by a leading American University.

In US Rahul calls Modi 'a specimen' who knows more than god

In US Rahul calls Modi 'a specimen' who knows more than god

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Gandhi said the govt "tried everything to stop" his 'Bharat Jodo Yatra', but nothing was working against the "effect" of the foot march.

US envoy for democracy, human rights to visit India

US envoy for democracy, human rights to visit India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

In India, the Indian-American diplomat will also meet with senior government officials to discuss the deepening US-India partnership, the state department said in a release on Friday.

Indian-American pleads guilty to defrauding investors

Indian-American pleads guilty to defrauding investors

Rediff.com21 May 2015

According to records, at least 5 victims were defrauded.

2 Japanese and an American win 2008 Physics Nobel

2 Japanese and an American win 2008 Physics Nobel

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

American Yoichiro Nambu of the University of Chicago won half of the prize for the discovery of spontaneous broken symmetry in subatomic physics. Makoto Kobayashi and Toshihide Maskawa of Japan shared the other half of the prize for discovering the origin of the broken symmetry that predicts the existence of at least three families of quarks in nature.

Indian Americans galore in Obama-Biden team

Indian Americans galore in Obama-Biden team

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

The presence of more Indian Americans in the team has made the whole community proud.

Desi Student In World's Brightest List

Desi Student In World's Brightest List

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Natasha Perianayagam scored the highest grades amongst all candidates.

'India has not blinked'

'India has not blinked'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

'The world is watching carefully. The choices India makes today have consequences beyond its borders.'

The 10 highest paid Indian-American CEOs

The 10 highest paid Indian-American CEOs

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Satya Nadella is the highest-paid CEO in the US. So how do the other Indian-American executives fare?

Indo-US ties have matured: Nirupama Rao

Indo-US ties have matured: Nirupama Rao

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

"Our bilateral engagement with the United States has witnessed remarkable transformation and has matured into a strategic partnership of global dimensions," Rao said in her speech at the American University on 'India's role in a Changing World'

'Messi should ask to God that I don't find him!'

'Messi should ask to God that I don't find him!'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Boxer Alvarez fumes at Messi celebration video after beating Mexico

'Some steps' taken by China along LAC provocative: US

'Some steps' taken by China along LAC provocative: US

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The report said that Indian officials believe China is trying to contain India by forcing it to divert more resources into defending simultaneously both its western border with Pakistan and eastern flank with China and by weakening its willingness and ability to challenge Chinese ambitions to dominate the region.

American pleads guilty in plot to bomb Pentagon, Capitol

American pleads guilty in plot to bomb Pentagon, Capitol

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

An American Al Qaeda supporter, charged with plotting an attack on Pentagon and US Capitol using remote-controlled explosives-laden planes, has pleaded guilty to two counts and faces 17 years in prison.

Dr M S Swaminathan, who made India self-sufficient in food, passes away

Dr M S Swaminathan, who made India self-sufficient in food, passes away

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

Renowned agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan and the driving force behind the nation's 'Green Revolution,' passed away in Chennai on Thursday.

Americans held over Indian students' murder free

Americans held over Indian students' murder free

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

Casey Gathers and Michael Jermaine Lewis from Baton Rogue were two of the three men arrested in May over the killing of 31-year-old Chandrasekhar Reddy Komma and 33-year-old Kiran Kumar Allam at the Edward Gay Apartments on the Louisiana State University campus.

Sift Kaur earns sixth Paris Olympics quota place for India

Sift Kaur earns sixth Paris Olympics quota place for India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Sift Kaur Samra gave ample proof of her immense potential, earning India its sixth Paris Olympic quota place.

Shouts of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram'

Shouts of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A lady in a white salwar suit leads the chants of people holding both Indian and US flags.

Modi invites Indian-American business leaders to India

Modi invites Indian-American business leaders to India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

He is meeting stalwarts such as Google's Eric E Schmidt, Carlyle's David M Rubenstein, Cargill's David W MacLennan, MasterCard's Ajay Banga, and Pepsico's Indra Nooyi.

Combination of tech and talent is guarantee for bright future, Modi tells CEOs

Combination of tech and talent is guarantee for bright future, Modi tells CEOs

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday that the combination of technology and talent will be a guarantee for a bright future for the world.

Indian-American helps solve 'decades-old' mystery

Indian-American helps solve 'decades-old' mystery

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

Naresh S Dalal, a Chemistry and Biochemistry professor at the Florida State University collaborated with three colleagues, Jorge Lasave, Sergio Koval and Ricardo Migoni, all of the Universidad Nacional de Rosario in Argentina, to determine why a certain type of crystal known as Ammonium Dihydrogen Phosphate or ADP, behaves the way it does.

Indian American named head of Rutgers B-school

Indian American named head of Rutgers B-school

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Jaishankar Ganesh will serve as the fourth dean of the Rutgers-Camden business school from August 1, the State University of New Jersey said.

India counters China's threat by 'necklace of diamonds'

India counters China's threat by 'necklace of diamonds'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

India's answer to China's 'string of pearls' in Asia, particularly South Asia, is its own 'necklace of diamonds', reports Aziz Haniffa

Study US: While renting...

Study US: While renting...

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Here are a few things to keep in mind while searching for an apartment to rent for the duration of your studies.

US Senate confirms Indian-American Amit Mehta as a federal judge

US Senate confirms Indian-American Amit Mehta as a federal judge

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Indian-American Amit Priyavadan Mehta has been confirmed by the US Senate as a federal judge in the District of Columbia, becoming the first Asian Pacific American to occupy this important position.

Meet the 24 newly inducted ministers in Siddaramaiah's expanded cabinet

Meet the 24 newly inducted ministers in Siddaramaiah's expanded cabinet

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Within a week of assuming power, the Congress government in Karnataka has expanded its cabinet on Saturday, filling all posts.

Founder of 'sham' Tri Valley University found guilty on 31 counts

Founder of 'sham' Tri Valley University found guilty on 31 counts

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

A federal jury on Monday convicted Susan Xiao-Ping Su, the founder of California-based Tri Valley University.

'Never heard...': Cong on US envoy's remarks on Manipur

'Never heard...': Cong on US envoy's remarks on Manipur

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Garcetti reportedly said the violence and killings in Manipur are a matter of "human concern" and the US is "ready to assist" India in dealing with the situation "if asked".

TOEFL: Introduction and registration details

TOEFL: Introduction and registration details

Rediff.com21 Nov 2007

Manisha Zaveri reviews TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). She covers introductory material, test format and registration details.

American tourist killed by protected Andaman tribe

American tourist killed by protected Andaman tribe

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

The American had expressed a desire to meet the Sentinelese tribe, which is known to resist all contact with outsiders, often firing arrows at anyone who comes near.

Amisha discusses Indian film

Amisha discusses Indian film

Rediff.com9 Nov 2005

Ms Patel made a presentation for Tufts University.

Media school eyes US facility

Media school eyes US facility

Rediff.com23 Jun 2005

Paul donates $500000 to Carnegie Mellon varsity

Paul donates $500000 to Carnegie Mellon varsity

Rediff.com17 May 2007

NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul has donated $500,000 to the Carnegie Mellon University in North America for developing an infant Lab Suite in memory of his daughter Ambika.

5 Myths About Diabetes You Shouldn't Believe

5 Myths About Diabetes You Shouldn't Believe

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Prioritising portion control fosters a healthier approach to well-being in the long run, explains Shilpa Joshi.