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Congress party launches chapter in Chicago

Congress party launches chapter in Chicago

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The Indian National Overseas Congress launched its Chicago-Illinois chapter at a banquet at the India House in Schaumburg, Illinois, April 30.

Kejriwal's AAP to organise convention in Chicago

Kejriwal's AAP to organise convention in Chicago

Rediff.com17 May 2013

To garner support among the Indian-Americans in the United States, Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party is organising a convention in Chicago on Saturday.

US Diaspora Disappointed At Modi's Curtailed Event

US Diaspora Disappointed At Modi's Curtailed Event

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

'The PM was gracious enough to delay his departure from DC by a few hours, and granted a slot for the diaspora meeting.'

Chicago gears up for storm, 500 flights grounded

Chicago gears up for storm, 500 flights grounded

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Snow showers and 8-12 inches of snow accumulation is expected by Friday morning, with the greatest amount occurring from Chicago into the northern suburbs, the weather service said, adding snow showers would finally taper off to flurries by afternoon.

Fly Delhi-Chicago-Delhi @ Rs 38,000

Fly Delhi-Chicago-Delhi @ Rs 38,000

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

American Airlines has announced a special promotional return fare of Rs 38,000, for a 16-hour non-stop Delhi-Chicago flight.

PM Modi pays tribute to 9/11 victims; remembers Vivekananda's 'historic' Chicago speech

PM Modi pays tribute to 9/11 victims; remembers Vivekananda's 'historic' Chicago speech

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

PM Modi on Sunday remembered the "contrasting images" of 2001 terror attack in New York and Swami Vivekanada's historic speech in Chicago in 1893.

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sinner, Jabeur ease into second round

French Open PIX: Swiatek, Sinner, Jabeur ease into second round

Rediff.com27 May 2024

Images from Day 2 of the 2024 French Open at Roland Garros in Paris on Monday.

Indian student stabbed in US still on life support

Indian student stabbed in US still on life support

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

P Varun Raj, the 24-year-old Indian student who was stabbed at a fitness centre in the United States state of Indiana over the weekend, continues to be in a critical condition and is on a life support, sources familiar with his ongoing treatment said.

'I want to go in front of Ram Lalla and get blessings'

'I want to go in front of Ram Lalla and get blessings'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

'Everyone is so excited. There is a lot of excitement everywhere. This was a long time desire of many people.'

Chicago court refuses Rana's bail plea

Chicago court refuses Rana's bail plea

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Despite fervent efforts to depict Tahawwur Hussain Rana as a man of peace and a reader of Muhammad Iqbal's poetry, a Chicago judge refused to grant 48-year-old Rana bail, on Wednesday, and slated December 16 for a response from the government.

AI launches flights to NY, Chicago via Frankfurt

AI launches flights to NY, Chicago via Frankfurt

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

Air India has expanded its international operations with the launch of two daily flights from Mumbai and Delhi to New York and Chicago via Frankfurt and opened a European hub at the Frankfurt airport.

Hyderabad woman found starving in US, mother seeks help

Hyderabad woman found starving in US, mother seeks help

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

In a letter that was posted on the Twitter page of Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader Khaleequr Rahman, the woman said her daughter Syeda Lulu Minhaj Zaidi went to the USA to pursue MS from TRINE University, Detroit in August 2021.

PIX: Shah Rukh and the SLAM! tour go to Chicago!

PIX: Shah Rukh and the SLAM! tour go to Chicago!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

A look at the star studded show.

Chicago is building up an appetite for Indian food

Chicago is building up an appetite for Indian food

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

While Italian and Chinese food are also well-liked, Indian food is becoming a favourite in the city that has many popular and top-notch restaurants.

Ex-NITI Aayog employee dies in freak accident in London

Ex-NITI Aayog employee dies in freak accident in London

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

Cheistha Kochhar, 33, was a Doctoral Candidate studying behavioural research since she moved to London from Gurugram, Haryana, last year.

Indian-origin student found dead in US, shot self in head

Indian-origin student found dead in US, shot self in head

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Sameer Kamath, a US citizen, was found dead in the woods on February 5 at approximately 5pm in NICHES Land Trust - Crow's Grove in Williamsport, Indiana.

Chicago gurdwara locked down over safety violation

Chicago gurdwara locked down over safety violation

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Gurjot Parkash Sahib gurdwara, located in the suburb of Island Lake, was locked down by police on December 8 because of certain safety violations that had put public safety in jeopardy.

International Champions Cup friendly: PSG beat United in Chicago

International Champions Cup friendly: PSG beat United in Chicago

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Blaise Matuidi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored first half goals as Paris Saint-Germain beat Manchester United 2-0 on Wednesday in their International Champions Cup clash in Chicago.

Sensex futures on Chicago bourse soon

Sensex futures on Chicago bourse soon

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

"We will launch futures trading on the Chicago futures exchange in a month or two. The trading on Sensex futures will be for 23 hours a day," says Rajnikant Patel.

Missing Indian student of US university found dead

Missing Indian student of US university found dead

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

An Indian student pursuing a double major at the prestigious Purdue University in the United States state of Indiana, who went missing on Sunday, has been confirmed dead, the university has said.

All of Chicago will read 'Interpreter of Maladies'

All of Chicago will read 'Interpreter of Maladies'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

It has been chosen for the 'One book, one Chicago' event.

Chicago's options exchange to file for $300 mn IPO

Chicago's options exchange to file for $300 mn IPO

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

The Chicago Board Options Exchange, the last major private exchange in the US, has filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission, to raise up to $300 million.

Soha Ali Khan flags off India Independence Day Parade in Chicago

Soha Ali Khan flags off India Independence Day Parade in Chicago

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebs are tweeting.

Mosop wins Chicago Marathon in course record

Mosop wins Chicago Marathon in course record

Rediff.com9 Oct 2011

Kenyan Moses Mosop won the 34th Chicago Marathon on Sunday, surging away from the field with 10 kms to go and setting a course record of two hours five minutes 37 seconds.

Now, Indian-origin elderly motel owner shot dead in US

Now, Indian-origin elderly motel owner shot dead in US

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) in a statement said America's hotel owners are deeply saddened, shocked, and outraged by this senseless act of violence against a small business owner that cost him his life.

Nano stops over near Chicago on way to Detroit

Nano stops over near Chicago on way to Detroit

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

The world's cheapest car, Tata Nano, made a two-hour stop over near here before heading off to Detroit, where it would be on display for the US audience for the first time this week.

'He loved his kids, don't know what I will tell them': Family mourns Kiptum

'He loved his kids, don't know what I will tell them': Family mourns Kiptum

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

Kelvin Kiptum's rise to world marathon sensation from barefoot cattle herder was meteoric.

Chicago's Derrick Rose wins NBA MVP award

Chicago's Derrick Rose wins NBA MVP award

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls was voted the 2010-11 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player. Rose, who does not turn 23 until October 4, becomes the league's youngest MVP, a distinction previously held by Wes Unseld, who earned the honor in 1968-69 as a 23-year-old.

PCS Chicago promotes Indian culture at schools

PCS Chicago promotes Indian culture at schools

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago held dance performances at a multicultural event at the Hunting Ridge Elementary School in Palatine, Illinois, April 21.

Manushi's Day Out In London

Manushi's Day Out In London

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Nimrat prays at the Golden Temple... Look who Kapil Sharma bumped into on a flight! ...Mouni romances in Paris...

Brooke Shields to star in Chicago

Brooke Shields to star in Chicago

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

The character was played by Renee Zellweger in the movie.

Meet the 10-year-old Indian star in Chicago

Meet the 10-year-old Indian star in Chicago

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

The brilliant Indian boy star of the musical The Jungle Book, currently playing in Chicago, is being applauded for his rare talent.

Chicago cop charged with murder in black teen's death; video released

Chicago cop charged with murder in black teen's death; video released

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Protesters took to the streets of Chicago late Tuesday night after police released the graphic dash-cam video.

Chicago group works to address funeral needs

Chicago group works to address funeral needs

Rediff.com31 Oct 2009

About 20 to 30 members of the community die each month in the area, according to the Indian Cremation of Chicagoland NFP.

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.

Spotted: Aamir Khan shooting for Dhoom 3 in Chicago

Spotted: Aamir Khan shooting for Dhoom 3 in Chicago

Rediff.com27 Jan 2013

Reader Ashmani Jha sends us a picture.

Sri Ramakrishna temple moves to Chicago suburb

Sri Ramakrishna temple moves to Chicago suburb

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

The Sri Ramakrishna Universal Temple has relocated to the Chicago suburb of Homer Glen, honouring the memory of the historic speech made by Swami Vivekananda in the city, 115 years ago.

It's official, Biden vs Trump set for rematch

It's official, Biden vs Trump set for rematch

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Their rematch, long anticipated, but hardly clamoured for, is broadly expected to mirror the 2020 campaign, though Trump will run this time under the spectre of 91 felony charges.

Chicago verdict won't derail Rana probe: NIA

Chicago verdict won't derail Rana probe: NIA

Rediff.com10 Jun 2011

NIA's investigations cover more aspects as compared to the US probe. The investigation in the US dealt with the broader role, which is alleged to have been played by Rana for the 26/11 attack. However, since it was a crime that was committed in India, the NIA has been dealing with the finer aspects of the case.

Will Rana be convicted? Chicago jury to decide

Will Rana be convicted? Chicago jury to decide

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

The 12-member jury of a federal court in Chicago held close-door deliberations for six hours on Wednesday against Tahawwur Rana, who is charged with involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks and providing material support to Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Tayiba, and will continue the process. The jury posed two questions to the defence and prosecution. It asked whether Pasha (Abdur Rahman, a retired Pakistani Army major), was involved with the Lashkar-e-Tayiba.