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Indian American appointed to top Yale position

Indian American appointed to top Yale position

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

His appointment comes at a time of important expansion and opportunity for Yale SOM.

Sinquefield Cup: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa aim for podium

Sinquefield Cup: Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa aim for podium

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Without Carlsen, the GCT was announced and this is the culmination point wherein the players would qualify for the grand finale slated later this year.

'China Is Discovering That Hostility With India Is Prohibitively Expensive'

'China Is Discovering That Hostility With India Is Prohibitively Expensive'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'If they can be duplicitous, we can be equally duplicitous.' 'If they offer friendship, we reciprocate.' 'If they choose hostility, we respond with equal hostility.'

Obama appoints Indian American to key post

Obama appoints Indian American to key post

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

US President Barack Obama has announced to appoint eminent Indian American, Romesh Wadhwani, to a key administration post by making him board of trustees of the prestigious John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.

Indian-American appointed to key Pentagon position

Indian-American appointed to key Pentagon position

Rediff.com2 May 2012

Indian-American Vikram Singh has been appointed to a key Pentagon position to look after entire South and Southeast Asia.

Indian pharma firms not copying products of Swiss cos: Goyal

Indian pharma firms not copying products of Swiss cos: Goyal

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Dismissing allegations that Indian phacosrmaceutical companies copy products of Swiss firms, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Tuesday said it is a long-standing myth and India respects intellectual property rights and never steals technology from others. He said that Swiss pharmaceutical companies have not shown even a single instance that Indian companies have illegally copied any of their trademarks or patents or copyrighted technology.

New visa rules leave Indian Americans fuming

New visa rules leave Indian Americans fuming

Rediff.com17 May 2010

In spite of strong objections from the Indian-American community, the government of India has abruptly introduced another set of rules for those who have taken up United States' citizenship. The websites of the consulates have been publishing new rules and penalties almost every day without any advance notice.It began with the rule that those applying for the Overseas Citizenship of India Card should renounce their Indian citizenship.

Indian American mother accused of drowning baby

Indian American mother accused of drowning baby

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

A 30-year-old Indian American pharmacist, suffering from postpartum depression, allegedly killed her one-year-old son she hated by drowning him in a bathtub.

Gukesh eyes Sinquefield Cup after sixth in St Louis

Gukesh eyes Sinquefield Cup after sixth in St Louis

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

World champion GM D Gukesh finished tied sixth as Levon Aronian of USA convincingly won the St. Louis Rapid and Blitz that concluded in St Louis.

Mixed fortunes for Indians at French Open

Mixed fortunes for Indians at French Open

Rediff.com28 May 2025

India's Yuki Bhambri and his American partner Robert Galloway secured a hard-fought victory but Rithvik Bollipalli's search for his maiden win in a Grand Slam main draw continued in the French Open men's doubles opening round, in Paris, on Wednesday.

With India in fight against terrorism: US to Indian delegation

With India in fight against terrorism: US to Indian delegation

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

A statement issued by State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Landau "reaffirmed the United States' strong support of India in the fight against terrorism and the strategic partnership between the two countries".

Indian American abducted, released after ransom

Indian American abducted, released after ransom

Rediff.com10 Feb 2004

A young Indian American businessman, whose family owns a chain of liquor stores in Washington, was kidnapped in the capital area and released the next day after his brother paid $18,000 in ransom, police has said.

Two Indian-Americans on Bush's advisory panel

Two Indian-Americans on Bush's advisory panel

Rediff.com28 May 2004

Dr Akshay Desai from Florida and Joseph Melookaran from Kansas have been chosen by Bush as Commissioners to the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Swiatek Looks To End Year Of Redemption On A High

Swiatek Looks To End Year Of Redemption On A High

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Iga Swiatek arrives at the US Open with her sights set on a seventh Grand Slam title and a potential return to World No. 1 to cap what she calls a remarkable year of redemption following "the worst experience of my life".

Indian Americans re-elected in Texas polls

Indian Americans re-elected in Texas polls

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Ken Mathew was re-elected as Stafford City Councillor At Large with 76 per cent of the votes polled while Tom Abraham was unopposed in nearby Sugarland, as Councilor At Large Position One for a third time.

Top honour for 2 Indian American scientists

Top honour for 2 Indian American scientists

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Two Indian American scientists -- Dr Romesh C Batra and Dr Kodi S Ravichandran -- were among the four Outstanding Scientists of 2011 honoured with the Governor's Award for Science Innovation by Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell.

Indian Scientists Make Weather History

Indian Scientists Make Weather History

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'Nobody asked us to work on this. It was on our own that we decided to embark on this journey.'

High US tariffs pushing Chinese exporters to tap Indian firms

High US tariffs pushing Chinese exporters to tap Indian firms

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

American sourcing firms and exporters in China are approaching Indian companies to supply goods to the US as high tariffs imposed by Washington are making it difficult for them to ship directly to America, apex exporters' body FIEO said on Monday. The US has imposed 145 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods entering the American market. For India, the duty is just 10 per cent.

Indian-American Ami Bera sworn in as US lawmaker

Indian-American Ami Bera sworn in as US lawmaker

Rediff.com4 Jan 2013

Ami Bera, a California-based Indian-American physician, was on Friday sworn in as member of the United States House of Representatives, becoming only the third from the community to enter the Congress.

Indian American convicted of drug charges killed

Indian American convicted of drug charges killed

Rediff.com20 May 2011

An Indian American and his wife were shot at by an unidentified assailant in Sacramento, California on Thursday.While Balbir Singh Dhami was killed, his wife Kuldip Kaur Dhami was taken to the area hospital for treatment of "critical injuries", according to Sacramento Police spokeswoman Laura Peck. The shooting happened just after 10 am at the 7900 block of Marla Way Marla in North Laguna Creek in South Sacramento.

Indian-Americans hold candle light vigil for rape victim

Indian-Americans hold candle light vigil for rape victim

Rediff.com30 Dec 2012

Braving chilly weather, Indian-Americans gathered at the Gandhi Statue in Washington to hold a candle light vigil for the 23-year-old Delhi gang rape victim, who died after battling for life for 13 days, as US media slammed the "reprehensible crime" saying half of India's population "lives in fear of unspeakable violence."

Bomb threat 'non-credible' but...: American Airlines on Delhi flight

Bomb threat 'non-credible' but...: American Airlines on Delhi flight

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

However, it said that the Delhi airport protocol required the aircraft to be inspected elsewhere before being cleared to land.

12-yr-old Indian-American summons Anderson

12-yr-old Indian-American summons Anderson

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

A 12-year-old Indian American activist tried to issue summons for Warren Anderson, former chief of Union Carbide over the deadliest 1984 gas disaster in Bhopal.

Indian-American teen wins Citizen Diplomacy award

Indian-American teen wins Citizen Diplomacy award

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

The 19-year-old will be given the 'National Award for Citizen Diplomacy' at a ceremony in Washington on February 12.

US Visa Cancellations: Indians Hit Hardest

US Visa Cancellations: Indians Hit Hardest

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

'If you follow the law, America offers opportunities. But those who violate the law will face the consequences.'

HISTORIC: Shuks heads to ISS, 1st Indian in space in 41 years

HISTORIC: Shuks heads to ISS, 1st Indian in space in 41 years

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The Lucknow-born Shukla, former NASA astronaut Mission Commander Peggy Whitson, Slawosz Uznanski-Wisniewski of Poland, and Tibor Kapu of Hungary are part of the Axiom-4 mission that marks the return to space for the three nations.

'China, EU buy more': Jaishankar rejects criticism on Russian oil

'China, EU buy more': Jaishankar rejects criticism on Russian oil

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar defends India's purchase of Russian oil, stating it is not the largest purchaser and that the US had previously supported such actions to stabilize energy markets. He also addresses concerns about tariffs and trade relations with the US.

8.2% Indian Americans live below poverty line

8.2% Indian Americans live below poverty line

Rediff.com21 Feb 2013

The national poverty rate is 14.7 percent.

Praggnanandhaa in joint lead after win; Gukesh loses

Praggnanandhaa in joint lead after win; Gukesh loses

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

R Praggnanandhaa scored a fluent victory over Frenchman Alireza Firouzja to claim the joint lead after the seventh round of the Sinquefield Cup.

2 Indian American women join Obama administration

2 Indian American women join Obama administration

Rediff.com30 Mar 2011

United States President Barack Obama has nominated two Indian American women to key posts in his administration, according to a White House statement.

'Trump's policies alienated India, pushed it towards Russia, China'

'Trump's policies alienated India, pushed it towards Russia, China'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Former US National Security Advisor John Bolton says President Trump's policies have damaged US-India relations, pushing New Delhi closer to Russia and China.

2 Indian-Americans feted

2 Indian-Americans feted

Rediff.com16 May 2006

The President's Volunteer Service Award is the highest honour given in recognition of those who contributed to help those in need.

Indian-American Kamala Harris scripts history, wins US Senate

Indian-American Kamala Harris scripts history, wins US Senate

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

She is the first black woman elected to the upper chamber in more than two decades.

Remark against Indian-American costs Senator award

Remark against Indian-American costs Senator award

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Description of an Indian-American political volunteer as a 'macaca', a genus of monkey, by a Republican Senator has cost the lawmaker an award following protests.

US rep meets Indian Americans: Women in spotlight

US rep meets Indian Americans: Women in spotlight

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Lorraine Hariton, the State department's special representative for commercial and business affairs, met Indian Americans at a luncheon meeting in San Jose, California, July 15.

4 Indian Americans charged with healthcare fraud

4 Indian Americans charged with healthcare fraud

Rediff.com15 May 2013

From , May 15 (PTI) Four Indian Americans, including a physician and three co-owners of a health clinic from Chicago, have been charged with healthcare fraud estimated to be running into millions of dollars. Federal law enforcement officials said three Indian Americans Ankur Ro ...