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Indian-origin man is first Sikh police chief of Kuala Lumpur

Indian-origin man is first Sikh police chief of Kuala Lumpur

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Amar Singh, is a third-generation policeman from his family. His father and maternal grandfather were both policemen.

14-year-old Indian origin boy murdered in S Africa

14-year-old Indian origin boy murdered in S Africa

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

Melvyn died on his way to the hospital. One of the residents of the area Jayce Mohandas said the murder has highlighted the crime wave in the area.

Another Indian-American student found dead, 4th in a month

Another Indian-American student found dead, 4th in a month

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The Consulate General of India in New York said on Thursday that no foul play is suspected at this stage in the death of Shreyas Reddy Benigeri, a student of the Lindner School of Business, Cincinnati.

How OCIs Are Taxed

How OCIs Are Taxed

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

'Any earnings, regardless of location, will be subject to Indian income tax.'

2 Indian-origin women in Forbes' richest entrepreneurs' list

2 Indian-origin women in Forbes' richest entrepreneurs' list

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

The richest self-made woman in America is Diane Hendricks, the owner of ABC Supply.

Modi, Trump, Putin walk ramp in AI fashion show

Modi, Trump, Putin walk ramp in AI fashion show

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Former US President Obama was featured wearing a number of ensembles some gladiator-inspired and a basketball one among others.

Indian-origin Perumal brain behind biggest 'fixing' in Aus football

Indian-origin Perumal brain behind biggest 'fixing' in Aus football

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

The world's biggest match-fixer, Indian-origin Wilson Raj Perumal is suspected of masterminding the rigging of Australian professional football, the biggest in the nation's history, even while he was under Hungarian police protection in Europe.

Google buys start-up founded by Indian-origin techies

Google buys start-up founded by Indian-origin techies

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Google has acquired Flutter, a San Francisco-based company founded by two persons of Indian origin - Navneet Dalal and Mehul Nariyawala.

UK: Indian-origin shopkeeper fights off robber using vodka bottle, chair

UK: Indian-origin shopkeeper fights off robber using vodka bottle, chair

Rediff.com9 May 2017

Anil Velji leaped into action when the raider burst into his convenience store in Oldham, Greater Manchester.

Indian-origin former German MP denies possessing child porn

Indian-origin former German MP denies possessing child porn

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Indian-origin former German lawmaker facing probe for allegedly possessing child pornography has denied any wrongdoing and said he intends to initiate legal proceedings against the state prosecutor's office for spreading "false information" and "unjustly harassing" him.

Indian-origin German MP raided over child pornography charge

Indian-origin German MP raided over child pornography charge

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

An Indian-origin German lawmaker's residence and offices have been raided on suspicion of possessing or attempting to acquire child pornography, a media report said on Wednesday.

Indian shot dead in Canada; targeted killing suspected

Indian shot dead in Canada; targeted killing suspected

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The victim, identified as Yuvraj Goyal, was found dead by the police when they were responding to the call of a shooting in Surrey on Friday morning, the homicide unit of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police said in a statement.

Indian-origin teenager creates low-cost 3D-printed robotic arm

Indian-origin teenager creates low-cost 3D-printed robotic arm

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

A 17-year-old Indian-origin boy has developed a low-cost 3D-printed robotic arm, which is programmed to replicate movements of a human hand -- such as pinching, grabbing or holding a spoon.

Indians Dominate TIME 100 AI Titans List

Indians Dominate TIME 100 AI Titans List

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The TIME 100 AI list is an interesting assortment of titans. Indians make up about 20 per cent of the coveted list, which is pretty commendable, notes Sandeep Goyal.

Diplomatic Expulsions: Games Nations Play

Diplomatic Expulsions: Games Nations Play

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

India and Canada have mutually beneficial political and economic linkages. The two countries should get together and find a solution. The expulsion war should, in the meantime, be a guarantee against any deterioration of the situation, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, the first Indian head of mission to be ever expelled by any country.

US designates Indian-origin IS terrorist 'New Jihadi John' as global terrorist

US designates Indian-origin IS terrorist 'New Jihadi John' as global terrorist

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Britain Siddhartha Dhar, a British Hindu who converted to Islam and now goes by the name Abu Rumaysah.

Indian-origin priest stabbed in Australia

Indian-origin priest stabbed in Australia

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

The 72-year-old attacker told Tomy Kalathoor Mathew that because he was Indian, he must be a Hindu or a Muslim and therefore unqualified to say mass.

Singapore's Shanmugaratnam joins club of PIO leaders dominating world politics

Singapore's Shanmugaratnam joins club of PIO leaders dominating world politics

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

He is among several leaders of Indian heritage who have ascended to the highest echelon of public service globally.

The Perfect Couple Review: Entertaining

The Perfect Couple Review: Entertaining

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

The Perfect Couple has suspense, humour, romance and gorgeous visuals.

British intel tried to recruit Indian-origin 'new Jihadi John'

British intel tried to recruit Indian-origin 'new Jihadi John'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Dhar, who was dubbed the 'new Jihadi John' after he emerged as the key suspect as the masked terrorist seen in a recent Islamic State video threatening an attack on Britain, was allegedly contacted twice by MI5 officers before he was arrested for terrorist offences, the Sunday Times reported.

Indian-origin student takes on UK universities on gender segregation

Indian-origin student takes on UK universities on gender segregation

Rediff.com12 Jan 2014

An Indian-origin student at Cambridge University has challenged a move by British universities to allow "voluntary" gender segregation at Muslim meetings on campuses across the country.

3 Indians among crew held on Singapore ship with drugs

3 Indians among crew held on Singapore ship with drugs

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

They are allegedly the owners of the drugs and had commissioned the trip, police commissioner-general Marthinus Hukom, head of the Indonesian National Narcotic Agency, told reporters at a press conference in Batam.

Why is Obama thanking this Indian-origin scientist

Why is Obama thanking this Indian-origin scientist

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Jiwandeep Kohli's rainbow turban has a beautiful message for the world.

Veteran van der Merwe left out of Netherlands T20 WC squad

Veteran van der Merwe left out of Netherlands T20 WC squad

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Holland will begin their T20 World Cup campaign on June 4 against Nepal at Dallas and four days later will face formidable South Africa in New York.

Won't promote violence: Canada on Khalistanis' Indira assassination posters

Won't promote violence: Canada on Khalistanis' Indira assassination posters

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

An Indian-origin Canadian lawmaker also expressed concern over the issue, saying by doing so, the Khalistan supporters are trying to instil fear of violence in Hindu Canadians.

Indian-origin UK slave owner claimed he was Jesus

Indian-origin UK slave owner claimed he was Jesus

Rediff.com28 Nov 2013

The Indian-origin head of an extremist Maoist sect, accused of enslaving three women in his home here for 30 years, tried to convince his British followers he was Jesus Christ, a former activist has claimed.

Indian-origin minister at centre of sexism row in UK

Indian-origin minister at centre of sexism row in UK

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The UK's employment minister and British Prime Minister David Cameron's Indian Diaspora Champion has been a very vocal supporter of Brexit in the June 23 referendum, leading to a disparaging remark about her name by a trade union chief in favour of remaining within the economic bloc.

Rishi Sunak's Final Speech As PM

Rishi Sunak's Final Speech As PM

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

'I have heard your anger, disappointment and I take responsibility for this loss,' Rishi Sunak said in his brief speech at 10, Downing Street.

Indian-origin tycoon confirms bid for Tata Steel in UK

Indian-origin tycoon confirms bid for Tata Steel in UK

Rediff.com2 May 2016

The Tata Group had acquired its UK steel operations as part of a 6.7 billion pounds acquisition from Anglo-Dutch steelmaker Corus in 2009.

Indian-origin gay minister Leo Varadkar set to become Irish PM

Indian-origin gay minister Leo Varadkar set to become Irish PM

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

His family originates from Varad region near Malwan along Maharashtra's Konkan coast.

Pope canonises Indian-origin missionary as Lanka's first saint

Pope canonises Indian-origin missionary as Lanka's first saint

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

At a crowded beachfront mass, Pope Francis canonised Sri Lanka's first saint on Wednesday.

Kerala family of 4 found dead in US home, police suspect murder-suicide

Kerala family of 4 found dead in US home, police suspect murder-suicide

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The incident took place in San Mateo on Monday, the police were quoted as saying by the the report.

This Indian-origin shopkeeper dares to sell Charlie Hebdo in UK

This Indian-origin shopkeeper dares to sell Charlie Hebdo in UK

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

An Indian-origin shopkeeper from a village in south-west England has decided to sell the latest edition of French satirical magazine 'Charlie Hebdo' despite fears of repercussions.

Citing murder of Indian-origin cop, Trump seeks border wall funding

Citing murder of Indian-origin cop, Trump seeks border wall funding

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

"This is a humanitarian crisis. A crisis of the heart, and a crisis of the soul," Trump said in his maiden prime-time address from his Oval Office.

Another Indian student goes missing in US

Another Indian student goes missing in US

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

A 23-year-old Indian student is missing in the United States state of California since last week and police have sought the public's help in finding her, the latest case in the country as the community grapples with a string of such incidents involving students.

Brothers from Karnal held for killing Indian student in Australia

Brothers from Karnal held for killing Indian student in Australia

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Two Indian-origin brothers wanted in connection with the murder of a 22-year-old MTech student from India have been arrested by Australian police, media reports said.

Indian-origin Nobel laureate to head prestigious UK science society

Indian-origin Nobel laureate to head prestigious UK science society

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

India-born Nobel laureate Sir Venkatraman Ramakrishnan has been confirmed as president elect of Britain's prestigious Royal Society.

This 12-yr-old Indian-origin girl has IQ higher than Einstein

This 12-yr-old Indian-origin girl has IQ higher than Einstein

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

A 12-year-old Indian-origin girl in the United Kingdom has achieved the highest possible score of 162 on a Mensa IQ test, outwitting physicists Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking.

Indian-origin executive appointed co-head of Goldman Sachs' securities business

Indian-origin executive appointed co-head of Goldman Sachs' securities business

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

The 41- year old is currently the head of macro trading in Goldman's Securities Division.

Indian-origin Israeli umpire dies after being hit by ball

Indian-origin Israeli umpire dies after being hit by ball

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Hillel Awaskar, an Indian-origin international umpire and former captain of Israel's cricket team, died after being hit in the neck by a ball during a league match in the coastal city of Ashdod, just two days after the tragic death of Australian player Phil Hughes in similar circumstances.