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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.

Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Kobe Bryant, one of the NBA's all-time greatest players whose international stardom transcended basketball, was killed at age 41 on Sunday in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others on board, officials said.

Muslim man removed from flight because he made attendant 'uncomfortable'

Muslim man removed from flight because he made attendant 'uncomfortable'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

According to federal law, airlines are prohibited from discriminating against passengers based on religion, ancestry and national origin, among other criteria.

Phantom vs Phantom on screen, stage

Phantom vs Phantom on screen, stage

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

FIRST LOOK: Aamir Khan with Kiran and son Azad

FIRST LOOK: Aamir Khan with Kiran and son Azad

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

The actor flew to Chicago to start shooting for Dhoom 3.

More direct AI flights to US

More direct AI flights to US

Rediff.com3 Sep 2005

Air-India is planning to operate direct flights from Southern India to New York and Chicago, via Frankfurt and Paris, to boost the west bound traffic from the region, a senior AI official has said.

Fed officials lay case for December liftoff

Fed officials lay case for December liftoff

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The US dollar has risen about 15 per cent since mid-2015.

We've come a long way, baby

We've come a long way, baby

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Jeopardy! Champion of Champions Vijay Balse reflects on how far the Indian-American community has come since his days as a grad student nearly 30 years ago.

Who is Justice Dalveer Bhandari?

Who is Justice Dalveer Bhandari?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Here's everything you wanted to know about the 15th member of the world court.

Sports Shorts: Ghosal moves into quarters at squash Worlds

Sports Shorts: Ghosal moves into quarters at squash Worlds

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Wednesday

PIX: Bani's AMAZING Hong Kong holiday

PIX: Bani's AMAZING Hong Kong holiday

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Stars go on the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

Why Akhilesh's road show in US is in limbo

Why Akhilesh's road show in US is in limbo

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's proposed visit to the US in July to boost investment chances in the state now appears to be in limbo with his Samajwadi party taking a belligerent anti-US stand.

'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.

Inside the Trump Presidential Twitter Library

Inside the Trump Presidential Twitter Library

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

We all know United States President Donald Trump's preferred way of communicating directly with his fellow Americans is through tweets. And to celebrate 'The Donald's' tweets, the people at The Daily Show With Trevor Noah have put together the Donald J Trump Presidential Twitter Library -- a kind of museum dedicated solely to Trump tweets. The pop-up museum was free to enter, and ran from June 14-16. Its Washington, DC debut was timed to coincide with the US president's 73rd birthday. The pop-up installation has already been shown in Miami, Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City. Take a glimpse.

Indian-American named VC of Illinois University

Indian-American named VC of Illinois University

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

A distinguished Indian-American academician has been appointed as vice chancellor for research at the prestigious University of Illinois, Chicago.

Kareena, Ash, Katrina: Bollywood travels in style

Kareena, Ash, Katrina: Bollywood travels in style

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Here's looking at some cool airport fashion.

Special evacuation flights for Indians in US to begin this week

Special evacuation flights for Indians in US to begin this week

Rediff.com5 May 2020

While no exact dates have been announced yet, the flights could take off from San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Washington DC, the officials said.

Abu Dhabi to be Jet's hub after deal with Etihad

Abu Dhabi to be Jet's hub after deal with Etihad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The move is likely to impact Jet's operations out of Belgium and India.

Boeing forecast assumes little impact from 787 woes

Boeing forecast assumes little impact from 787 woes

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Boeing sticks with lithium-ion battery despite issues.

Vanity Fair gets mixed reviews

Vanity Fair gets mixed reviews

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Wizards win first playoff game in 17 years

Wizards win first playoff game in 17 years

Rediff.com2 May 2005

Gilbert Arenas scored 32 points to lead the Wizards to a 117-99 home win over the Chicago Bulls.

'For all Roger Ebert has done for cinema: Two thumbs up'

'For all Roger Ebert has done for cinema: Two thumbs up'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Bollywood stars pay tribute to the renowned late film critic, who reviewed over 10,000 films in his career spanning over 40 years.

Basketball, dinner and more on Election Day

Basketball, dinner and more on Election Day

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama will spend the Election Day in his hometown of Chicago, playing basketball with friends and giving a dozen satellite interviews in several battleground states.

Family drama, mystery, over lottery winner's death

Family drama, mystery, over lottery winner's death

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Recent revelations have put the spotlight on the intriguing life of Indian-American businessman Urooj Ahmad Khan, who died of cyanide poisoning the day after winning a million dollars. Arthur J Pais reports.

NBA: Miami's 27-game win run ends

NBA: Miami's 27-game win run ends

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Miami Heat's 27-game winning streak in the National Basketball Association ended on Wednesday when they were beaten by the Chicago Bulls.

Patang beats Kahaani, Vicky Donor in New York

Patang beats Kahaani, Vicky Donor in New York

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

The awards were given by the South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) which is holding its ninth edition running through October 31.

PIX: Bigg Boss's Shonali Nagrani's Maldives holiday

PIX: Bigg Boss's Shonali Nagrani's Maldives holiday

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The TV presenter had a great time there!

India should make it easy to hire, fire workers

India should make it easy to hire, fire workers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Foreign investors don't like policy uncertainty and reversibility, says Anusha Chari.

MIT congratulates Abhijit Banerjee, wife Esther Duflo

MIT congratulates Abhijit Banerjee, wife Esther Duflo

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

MIT, in a release, said the 'work of Duflo and Banerjee has emphasised the use of field experiments in research, to bring the principles of laboratory-style randomised, controlled trials to empirical economics'.

Raghuram Rajan differs with FM, says NPAs will see unprecedented rise

Raghuram Rajan differs with FM, says NPAs will see unprecedented rise

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Rajan said that while there were talks about Jan Dhan, it was difficult to target transfers to people through this tool. Jan Dhan, he said, does not really work as advertised.

Headley, Rana to be sentenced in Jan next year

Headley, Rana to be sentenced in Jan next year

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The sentencing of American-born Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist David Headley, accused of involvement in 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has been fixed for January 17 next year while that of his accomplice Tahawwur Rana has been rescheduled for January 15 from December four.

Missing Indian student in US found dead

Missing Indian student in US found dead

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Authorities do not suspect any foul play was involved in Varughese's death but the cause of his death is yet to be ascertained, Chicago Sun-Times reported.

Rupee has not depreciated to a worrying level, govt should watch CAD: Rajan

Rupee has not depreciated to a worrying level, govt should watch CAD: Rajan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Rajan says, this is a time where countries should be focusing on getting the macro stability in order

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.

We are NOT walking away from 26/11 case: Clinton

We are NOT walking away from 26/11 case: Clinton

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

The United States on Tuesday said bringing to justice the perpetrators of 26/11 was still an "unfinished business" which was high on its priority list, days after Pakistani American Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist David Headley was sentenced to 35 years in jail by a Chicago court.

Award-winning film critic Roger Ebert passes away

Award-winning film critic Roger Ebert passes away

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Ebert, 70, succumbed to a decade-long battle with cancer on April 4.

David Headley sentenced for 35 years for 26/11 role

David Headley sentenced for 35 years for 26/11 role

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist David Headley, who "unquestionably contributed" to the Mumbai attacks that claimed 166 lives, was sentenced by a Chicago court

Leaked doping data casts doubt over major marathons

Leaked doping data casts doubt over major marathons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Britain's Sunday Times and Germany's ARD say the results from the database of the sport's governing body, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), show evidence of widespread cheating among long distance runners.

The Obamas return to the White House

The Obamas return to the White House

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle and their two daughters Malia and Sasha have arrived at the White House from his home town of Chicago, a day after his historic re-election.