Search results for 'Indian Americans'

'Munir Hid In Bunker During Sindoor'

'Munir Hid In Bunker During Sindoor'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'If 138 soldiers have been given a gallantry award as 'shaheed' (by Pakistan) for Operation Sindoor, how many would have been the actual casualties. This decides who won.

Praggnanandhaa qualifies for Grand Chess Tour finale

Praggnanandhaa qualifies for Grand Chess Tour finale

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

R Praggnanandhaa sealed his spot in the Grand Chess Tour finale after finishing runner-up at the Sinquefield Cup.

Hillary Clinton, Obama hail Indian-Americans

Hillary Clinton, Obama hail Indian-Americans

Rediff.com15 Aug 2007

Hillary Clinton, Obama hail Indian-American contribution on I-Day

'We came to US to become Americans not Indian-Americans'

'We came to US to become Americans not Indian-Americans'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Asserting that he didn't believe in hyphenated identities, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has said that his parents came to the US from India four decades ago to become Americans and not Indian-Americans.

Su-57 in India? Russia studies local production plan

Su-57 in India? Russia studies local production plan

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The Russian agencies concerned are carrying out studies to determine the level of investments they will have to make to manufacture the aircraft in India, defence sources said.

US Congress honours Indian American cardiologist

US Congress honours Indian American cardiologist

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

A tribute to Indian American cardiologist Dr Rao Musunuru was entered into the Congressional Record during the first session of the 112th United States Congress on January 6, for his extensive community service and medical, scientific, humanitarian, educational and philanthropic contributions, by United States Representative Gus Bilirakis, Florida Republican.

Delhi: Indian-American youth found murdered

Delhi: Indian-American youth found murdered

Rediff.com12 May 2008

An Indian-American youth, who returned to New Delhi last month to pursue studies, was on Monday found murdered at his rented house in north-west Delhi. Kannan Mehra (21), who was pursuing philosophy course in Delhi University, was found with stab wounds on his neck at his residence in Hudson Lane in Mukherjee Nagar by his landlord, a senior police official said.

Divya's Bold Move! Challenges Elite In FIDE Grand Swiss

Divya's Bold Move! Challenges Elite In FIDE Grand Swiss

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Women's World Cup winner Divya Deshmukh, who has also qualified for the Women's Candidates, has opted out of the women's section to compete with the best in business.

'Pakistan Has Gotten Into A Sweet Spot With The US'

'Pakistan Has Gotten Into A Sweet Spot With The US'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'Pakistan has found itself in a favourable position after Operation Sindoor by appreciating the mediation as claimed by Trump and recommending him for the Nobel Peace Prize.'

4 Indian-Americans in 'Junior Nobel' race

4 Indian-Americans in 'Junior Nobel' race

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

The contest is America's oldest and most prestigious high school science competition where six former finalists have won the Nobel Prize.

Republicans to field 10 Indian-Americans in 2014 elections

Republicans to field 10 Indian-Americans in 2014 elections

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

As part of its effort to change the face of the party, diversify its base and gain the support of this cash rich community, the Republican Party is working to field 10 Indian-Americans in the 2014 Congressional elections.

Penalties: Indian Americans seeks Obama's help

Penalties: Indian Americans seeks Obama's help

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

The Internal Revenue Service announced on February 8 a special voluntary disclosure initiative designed to bring offshore money back into the US tax system and help people with undisclosed income from hidden offshore accounts.

'Indian American community indispensable for ties'

'Indian American community indispensable for ties'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

The Obama administration has declared that the Indian American community has always been and will continue to be indispensable to the United States-India Strategic Dialogue. Assistant Secretary of State Robert Blake, who will be by Secretary Hillary Clinton's side as she co-chairs the talks with External Affairs Minister S M Krishna, explained how integral the Indian American community has been to this dialogue.

St. Louis Chess: Gukesh bounces back to beat So and Caruana!

St. Louis Chess: Gukesh bounces back to beat So and Caruana!

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

World champion D Gukesh overcame a loss against Leinier Dominguez Perez to beat the American duo of Wesley So and Fabiano Caruana to stand at fourth spot.

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

Will These Films Win An Oscar?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The festival's People's Choice Award, voted by the audience, is a strong indication of films that can eventually be nominated and even win Oscars. Twelve of the last 15 People's Choice winners have received Best Picture Oscar nominations.

Kansas recognises March 16 as Indian-American Appreciation Day

Kansas recognises March 16 as Indian-American Appreciation Day

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The move was taken to honour Srinivas Kuchibhotla, who was killed when 51-year-old US Navy veteran Adam Purinton opened fire at him at his friend at a bar.

Biden appoints 2 Indian-Americans to advisory panel for trade policy

Biden appoints 2 Indian-Americans to advisory panel for trade policy

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

On Friday, Biden announced his intent to appoint 14 people to the advisory committee, which provides overall policy advice to the United States trade representative on matters of development, implementation, and administration of the US trade policy.

Another Indian American in Obama administration

Another Indian American in Obama administration

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Yet another young and talented Indian American with impeccable credentials in development work worldwide, has been appointed by United States President Barack Obama to a senior position in his administration.

'Anxious' Indian students at Harvard stare at uncertainties

'Anxious' Indian students at Harvard stare at uncertainties

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Indian students at Harvard, on condition of anonymity, shared their concerns and experiences of the last few months during which the prestigious university has seen relentless attacks by the Trump administration.

Indian-American honoured for community work

Indian-American honoured for community work

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Ram Gopal was awarded "Community Bridge Award" for 2007 during the celebration of the Lunar New year.

Uniting the power of diverse Indian Americans: Indiaspora

Uniting the power of diverse Indian Americans: Indiaspora

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

Stalwarts come together to harness the power of the Indian-American community. Aziz Haniffa reports.

Naval kickbacks: Indian-American pleads guilty

Naval kickbacks: Indian-American pleads guilty

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

Anjan Dutta-Gupta, 58, founder and president of Rhode Island-based technology services company Advanced Solutions for Tomorrow (ASFT) pleaded guilty to paying bribes to a civilian programme manager and senior systems engineer with the United States Navy's Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA).

India rejects Trump advisor's 'laundromat for Kremlin' remarks

India rejects Trump advisor's 'laundromat for Kremlin' remarks

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

India has rejected White House Trade advisor Peter Navarro's comments on New Delhi for its procurement of Russian crude oil, calling them 'inaccurate and misleading'. The relations between New Delhi and Washington are on a downturn after President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on Indian goods.

Xi's Letter To Murmu Behind India-China Reset?

Xi's Letter To Murmu Behind India-China Reset?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The Bloomberg report suggests that this backchannel communication from President Xi has laid the groundwork for a broader thaw in relations. This overture has since translated into a series of tangible diplomatic actions leading up to the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit.

Erigaisi opens Chennai Grandmasters campaign with win

Erigaisi opens Chennai Grandmasters campaign with win

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

India's Arjun Erigaisi delivered a commanding performance against American Awonder Liang, while compatriot Nihal Sarin lost to Germany's Vincent Keymer in the opening round of the Chennai Grandmasters Chess tournament on Thursday.

US lawmaker praises Indian Americans' contribution

US lawmaker praises Indian Americans' contribution

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

A US lawmaker has praised the contribution of the Indian American community in the US state of Arizona, in particular the 'India Plaza' in the city of Tempe.

An Indian American's quest to reclaim his identity

An Indian American's quest to reclaim his identity

Rediff.com21 May 2013

In the second part of a series on Indian-Americans who have won the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships this year, Arthur J Pais profiles Columbia University graduate Nishant Batsha, who shares his experiences as a second-generation Indian-American and how he intends to use the scholarship opportunity.

Indian American kid wins Nat Geo Bee

Indian American kid wins Nat Geo Bee

Rediff.com25 May 2006

Jain, who is still in eighth grade, won $25,000 and a lifetime membership to the National Geographic Society for his efforts.

India's manufacturing sector hits new high in Aug

India's manufacturing sector hits new high in Aug

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Indian manufacturing sector witnessed the fastest improvement in operating conditions in over 17 years in August, driven by an increased production efficiency and healthy demand conditions, a monthly report said on Monday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose from 59.1 in July to 59.3 in August, indicating the fastest improvement in operating conditions for 17-and-a-half years.

Indian American teacher gets Presidential award

Indian American teacher gets Presidential award

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Radhika Plakkot, a biology teacher from Huntington High School, Maryland, United States was recently named by President Barack Obama as one of America's best mathematics and science teachers for 2010.

55 pc Indian-Americans own house in US

55 pc Indian-Americans own house in US

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Though Indian-Americans have the distinction of being the highest-per capita income group among ethnic communities, they lag far behind their European counterparts when it comes to owning a house in the US.

Major victory for Indian American lawyer

Major victory for Indian American lawyer

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

The Barack Obama administration's decision to improve the nation's immigration detention system including ending family detention at the T Don Hutto Residential Centre -- an erstwhile state penitentiary in Taylor, Texas -- was a major victory for Indian American attorney Vanita Gupta.Gupta led the lawsuit against Hutto over two years ago, and exposed the inhumane conditions under which immigrant detainees, especially children of mostly asylum seekers, were incarcerated.

Indian-American doctor indicted for fraud

Indian-American doctor indicted for fraud

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

An Indian-American doctor has been arrested and indicted on charges of healthcare fraud and causing serious bodily injury to his patients.

Indian-American attorney to prosecute Boston bomber

Indian-American attorney to prosecute Boston bomber

Rediff.com23 Apr 2013

The high profile case of prosecuting Boston Marathon bombing suspect -- Dzhokhar Tsarnaev -- has been entrusted to two noted American attorneys one of whom is an Indian-American.

Indian American scientist Subra Suresh honoured

Indian American scientist Subra Suresh honoured

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

A top Indian American scientist who heads the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University, will be inducted into the Institute of Medicine in recognition of his research into cell mechanics related to malaria, blood diseases and certain types of cancer.

From Russia With Love

From Russia With Love

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Red Square and VDNKh easily rank among the most striking places I've visited -- both for their historical significance and architectural splendour.
My admiration for Russian culture, vision and ambition grew with every step as I clocked the miles, Nitin Sathe tells us after a visit to Moscow and St Petersburg.

Obama re-nominates Indian American as federal judge

Obama re-nominates Indian American as federal judge

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Srinivasan is the only Indian American re-nominated by Obama for the District of Columbia Circuit.

Indian-American leads Pennsylvania Democrat race

Indian-American leads Pennsylvania Democrat race

Rediff.com19 May 2010

Indian American doctor Manan Trivedi won a tight race against Doug Pike in the Democratic primary in Pennysylvania's Sixth congressional district. Trivedi will run against Republican Jim Gerlach in November.

Indian American kids create history at Intel competition

Indian American kids create history at Intel competition

Rediff.com13 Mar 2013

The Indian American high school children who were among the 40 finalists in the Intel Science Search competition -- often dubbed the Junior Nobel Prize convention -- may have failed to win any of the top five awards, but they created history and did the community proud.