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In pix: An Indian family that inspires pilots

In pix: An Indian family that inspires pilots

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Since 1954, the Bhasins have collectively flown every aircraft in India.

Signs of flattening of COVID-19 curve in US: Trump

Signs of flattening of COVID-19 curve in US: Trump

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

On Monday, as many 1,334 died in the US because of coronavirus and 24,895 new cases were reported. The number was far less than the fatalities hovering around 2,000 for the past several days and over 30,000 new cases being reported daily.

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE LAST 24 HOURS

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE LAST 24 HOURS

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

Miami Heat's Norris Cole (centre) moves between Chicago Bulls Joakim Noah (left) and Carlos Boozer (right) in the first half of their NBA basketball game in Miami, Florida.

Around the world with Alia, Katrina, Priyanka...

Around the world with Alia, Katrina, Priyanka...

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Amazing holiday ideas from Bollywood!

When Deepti Bhatnagar fell in love with the Maldives

When Deepti Bhatnagar fell in love with the Maldives

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Her selfies are proof she had a fun time!

London, world's most expensive city, Mumbai ranked 17th

London, world's most expensive city, Mumbai ranked 17th

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

The cost of living in London comes to more than double the cost of other English-speaking cities such as Sydney, Los Angeles and Chicago.

Padma honour for American professors Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph

Padma honour for American professors Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Two Americans are among the five people from the United States who have been selected for India's prestigious Padma awards this year for their contributions in different fields.

'Modi is a master of this kind of political theatre'

'Modi is a master of this kind of political theatre'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

'I give Modi full credit, for brilliantly using his personal diplomacy, his personal stature, to accomplish his goals...'

Meet Raja Krishnamoorthi, the new Indian American in US Congress

Meet Raja Krishnamoorthi, the new Indian American in US Congress

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The New Delhi-born Krishnamoorthi, a lifelong progressive, was always the front-runner in the race against Republican Peter DiCianni. They were vying for the seat vacated by Tammy Duckworth, who won Illinois's US Senate seat.

Why Trump's rhetoric scares American desis

Why Trump's rhetoric scares American desis

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

Indian-Americans are "very concerned" about the rhetoric from Donald Trump who has "poisoned" the political dialogue with his insults to immigrants and women, US House of Representatives contender Raja Krishnamoorthi has said.

Drogba's MLS debut spoiled!

Drogba's MLS debut spoiled!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba made a tame Major League Soccer debut for Montreal Impact in their 1-0 home loss to Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

Remember 1971? Mend your ways: Rajnath warns Pak

Remember 1971? Mend your ways: Rajnath warns Pak

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

He said India was 'very careful' while taking action against terror camps in Balakot across the border after the Pulwama attack.

First Indian-born general in the US military passes away

First Indian-born general in the US military passes away

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

General Surindar Bhaskar served as the 17th chief of the US Army Dental Corps.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Here are some of the best sports photographs of the week. First, scantily-clad Santas runners on the streets of Chicago to raise money for charity. Then, action from the English Premier League and the Ashes Down Under. Take a Look!

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Here are some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.

Closure of more Chinese embassies possible: Trump

Closure of more Chinese embassies possible: Trump

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The US move came after the Justice Department said that hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property and trade secrets from companies across the world.

We should kick out the RBI governor: Subramanian Swamy

We should kick out the RBI governor: Subramanian Swamy

Rediff.com12 May 2016

'People who come from IMF-World Bank backgrounds have no dynamism at all,' Subramanian Swamy said.

Jains collect $2 million to aid temple expansion

Jains collect $2 million to aid temple expansion

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

The Jain Temple in Bartlett, Illinois, which serves over 6,000 people in the greater Chicago area, is one of the first big Jain temples in North America. And recently, during the Paryushan Parva celebration, it raised $2 million in just two days -- half of it in donations and the rest in interest-free loans. These funds should help expand temple facilities on its 15.4-acre property.

TOP CLICKS OF THE DAY

TOP CLICKS OF THE DAY

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) reaches to score over New Jersey Nets center Johan Petro in the second quarter of their NBA basketball game in Newark, New Jersey on Monday night.

Air-India plans twice weekly services to China

Air-India plans twice weekly services to China

Rediff.com18 Aug 2003

Air-India has plans to operate twice-weekly services to China effective from December 2003, government told the Lok Sabha on Monday.

Indian student from Andhra Pradesh shot dead in US

Indian student from Andhra Pradesh shot dead in US

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

Soumya Reddy, a native of Muniyal village in Nirmal mandal of the district, was killed by the unidentified person in Chicago on Sunday, Adilabad district superintendent of police, Anil Kumar told PTI.

Two men stopped from boarding flight in US for speaking Arabic

Two men stopped from boarding flight in US for speaking Arabic

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Two Palestinian-origin men were stopped from boarding a flight back home in the United States because a fellow passenger was scared to fly with them for speaking in Arabic, an incident showing public paranoia after the Paris attacks.

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Rugby: Blues players sent home due to COVID-19 lockdown, still hoping to play last game.

Air India requests 'inactive' crew to immediately join work

Air India requests 'inactive' crew to immediately join work

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

Inactive crew members are employees who are on any kind of leave be it casual, medical or privilege.

Missing Southern Illinois University student found dead

Missing Southern Illinois University student found dead

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Pravin M Varughese, 19, a student of Southern Illinois University, who had been missing for a week, was found dead on February 18.

Meet the Bin Laughin of comedy!

Meet the Bin Laughin of comedy!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

Muslim comedian Azhar Usman describes his act to Arthur J Pais.

Capitalism is 'under serious threat', says Raghuram Rajan

Capitalism is 'under serious threat', says Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

Rajan said he believes that capitalism is breaking down because it is not providing equal opportunities.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

There was eye-catching sports action the world over and we summarise it all in this breathtaking photo feature...

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

India Inc creating jobs for Americans

India Inc creating jobs for Americans

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

India Inc has couter attacked claims by US presidential candidates about the drain of jobs from US to India.

Spotted: Rafael Nadal at Toronto airport

Spotted: Rafael Nadal at Toronto airport

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Reader Geethan Rayan sent us this picture.

OMG! These images are simply BRILLIANT

OMG! These images are simply BRILLIANT

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

All the action from around the world last week, in case you missed it.

Here's the LONG list of everyone, and everything Trump has insulted

Here's the LONG list of everyone, and everything Trump has insulted

Rediff.com25 Oct 2016

Indian-American governors Bobby Jindal and Nikki Haley, as well as an Indian-origin scribe were among those on the receiving end of Donald Trump's barbs on social media, according to a New York Times compilation of people, places and things the Republican has insulted since declaring his bid for presidency.

15 best buildings of 2013

15 best buildings of 2013

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Upcoming Bollywood Museum in Mumbai is among the projects that have won awards for best architecture in 2013.

'Releasing 26/11 plotter on bail will strain Indo-US ties '

'Releasing 26/11 plotter on bail will strain Indo-US ties '

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

US attorney urged the Los Angeles court that Rana be not released.

Jet seeks to 'enhance presence' in US market

Jet seeks to 'enhance presence' in US market

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

would also take on board its strategic investment partner Etihad

What Headley is telling the court on Day 5

What Headley is telling the court on Day 5

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Here are the revelations made by Headley so far in the deposition

World Athletics puts the brakes on Nike's shoes

World Athletics puts the brakes on Nike's shoes

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The sport's governing body (WA) said that with immediate effect and for elite competition only, road shoes must have soles no thicker than 40mm and not contain more than one rigid, embedded plate.

Headley to reveal 26/11 planning to Mumbai court tomorrow

Headley to reveal 26/11 planning to Mumbai court tomorrow

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

Headley, 55, was pardoned on December 10 and made an approver by additional sessions judge G A Sanap who presides over special cases related to terrorism, including those under the now repealed Terrorists and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act.

Tatas scout for hotels in US

Tatas scout for hotels in US

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

In spite of the Orient snub, Tatas are still negotiating with them for the hotel takeover as well as scouting other US cities for luxury hotels.