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Indians Work Harder Than Chinese, Americans

Indians Work Harder Than Chinese, Americans

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

But Indians work less than smaller countries with small populations like Bhutan, the Congo, Lesotho and Gambia.

Manika advances to pre-quarters in WTT Champions Montpellier

Manika advances to pre-quarters in WTT Champions Montpellier

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

India's table tennis star Manika Batra produced a dominant performance to defeat America's Lily Zhang 3-0 to advance into the women's singles pre-quarterfinals of the WTT Champions in Montpellier, France on Wednesday.

British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for space novel

British author Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize for space novel

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

British author Samantha Harvey has won the 2024 Booker Prize for her 'ambitious and beautiful' Orbital, which becomes the first novel set in space to win the GBP 50,000 literary prize selected from a historic shortlist that was dominated by women this year.

'Strong growth in electric vehicles has slowed down a bit'

'Strong growth in electric vehicles has slowed down a bit'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

'Now that all the early adopters have the electric car, governments are backing down in some countries because they do not have the money to subsidise so much.'

What A Romantic Love Story!

What A Romantic Love Story!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Being patient, kind, and supporting each other is the backbone of our love.'

10 Best Moments From The Oscars

10 Best Moments From The Oscars

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

A glimpse of the Pathaan star exuded more glamour than a room full of Hollywood put together.

Meet This Winter Olympics Sensation

Meet This Winter Olympics Sensation

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Eileen Gu is fast becoming one of China's hottest young stars.

Doctors. MURDERERS. ROBOTS

Doctors. MURDERERS. ROBOTS

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Long distance love, heroic doctors, murderers masquerading as witnesses, pet-friendly robots, Sukanya Verma gives you your OTT fix of the week, take your pick from this eclectic menu.

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

What Makes Kantara And Brahmastra The 'Chosen Ones'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

As much as we enjoy and write reams and reams about our amazement at the Kantara climax, 30 years on from now, will we remember these portions more fondly or the ones where Shiva is simply hanging out with his friends, mulls Rohit Sathish Nair.

Bollywood Becomes Part Of Marvel Movie

Bollywood Becomes Part Of Marvel Movie

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

'When I came into the process, there was a treatment and in the treatment, there are always stories and parts that take place in Mumbai.'

'No accident that India was Obama's first stop on Asia trip'

'No accident that India was Obama's first stop on Asia trip'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

United States Commerce Secretary Gary Locke speaks to Aziz Haniffa in an exclusive interview.

What made the Oscars so DIFFERENT

What made the Oscars so DIFFERENT

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Despite the smaller scale of the event, the mood at the ceremony was cheerful, notes Aseem Chhabra.

The Indian American who may represent Silicon Valley in the US Congress

The Indian American who may represent Silicon Valley in the US Congress

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

'I will be one of the most impactful players in Washington from day one because of the constituency I represent, which is the greatest, most influential constituency in the country, in the world. The only majority Asian district, with a huge Chinese-American and Indian-American population in a world which is going to be dominated by the United States, China and India -- the heart of the high tech innovation economy.' Ro Khanna, whose election campaign has America buzzing, speaks to Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa.

How COVID-19 was born: The real story

How COVID-19 was born: The real story

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Even now, the world knows less about the outbreak and spread of COVID-19 within China than anywhere else. 76 Days is an attempt to fill some of those blanks.

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The mispronunciation outraged a large number of Harris' supporters and her spokesperson Sabrina Singh said, "I'll keep it simple: If you can pronounce 'former' Senator David Perdue, you can pronounce 'future' Vice President Kamala Harris."

Will the Oscar go to this actress?

Will the Oscar go to this actress?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Vanessa Kirby is sure to be nominated for the Best Actress Oscar award, and Frances McDormand of Nomadland will give her a healthy competition, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Desis become third largest Asian community in US

Desis become third largest Asian community in US

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Indian Americans numbering 3.2 million is the third largest Asian American community in United States after Chinese Americans (3.8 million) and Filipinos (3.4 million).

Hu's visit can lay foundation of Sino-US ties, says Obama

Hu's visit can lay foundation of Sino-US ties, says Obama

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

President Barack Obama in officially welcoming Chinese President Hu Jintao to the White House at an elaborate South Lawn ceremony harked by to the visit 30 years ago by then President Deng Xiaoping and predicted Hu's visit could set the tone for the next three decades of US-China relations.

Indian Americans more prone to coronary disease

Indian Americans more prone to coronary disease

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Indian Americans and Filipinos are at greater risk of suffering from coronary heart disease compared to other sub-groups, while Japanese and Chinese-Americans have lower chances of suffering from the same disease, but have higher chances of suffering from a stroke, a research reveals.

PIX: Obama's star-studded American dinner for Hu

PIX: Obama's star-studded American dinner for Hu

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

The State Dinner for Hu, the first for a Chinese leader in 13 years, was held at State Dining Room, unlike the huge tent that was pitched on the White House lawns for the State Dinner of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in November 2009 to accommodate about 400 guests.

Former US Muslim chaplain talks about Gitmo abuses

Former US Muslim chaplain talks about Gitmo abuses

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

Chinese-American Muslim James 'Yusuf' Yee, a former US Army Chaplain, talks about his harrowing experiences at Guantanamo Bay detention centre in Cuba.

North Korea sends two US journalists to jail

North Korea sends two US journalists to jail

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

In a dramatic move that has far-reaching implications, North Korea has sentenced two American women journalists 12 years of hard labour.

Obama nominates Gary Locke as Commerce Secretary

Obama nominates Gary Locke as Commerce Secretary

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Locke, who is the third choice for this post, became America's first Chinese-American governor when he served two terms in the Washington state house from 1997 to 2005. "Gary will be a trusted voice in my Cabinet, a tireless advocate for our economic competitiveness and an influential ambassador for American industry who will help us do everything we can, especially now, to promote our industry around the world," Obama said.

Chang's Peng pong diplomacy

Chang's Peng pong diplomacy

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

Former French Open champion Michael Chang is no longer coaching China's Peng Shuai but still believes he could help Chinese chances of winning medals at next year's Beijing Olympics

Three Indian-Americans honoured in US

Three Indian-Americans honoured in US

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

According to the latest Census, the Asian Pacific American population in Illinois is 428,213, or 3.4 per cent of the state population.

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

China plans statues of US author

China plans statues of US author

Rediff.com22 Jun 2005

Iris Chang wrote 'The Rape of Nanking' which details the rape, torture and killing of hundreds of thousands of Chinese civilians by Japanese soldiers in the 1930s.

'Great Wall seen from space'

'Great Wall seen from space'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2005

Other structures which can be seen from space include the Pyramids of Egypt, airports, highways - and even Beijing's Third Ring Road, said China Daily.

PHOTOS: Toasts, high-fashion and lobster at Obama's dinner for China's Xi

PHOTOS: Toasts, high-fashion and lobster at Obama's dinner for China's Xi

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

A powerhouse line-up mixing Hollywood, diplomacy and corporate America streamed into the White House for President Barack Obama's lavish state dinner for Chinese President Xi Jinping.

'You need a strong sense of mission to change the world'

'You need a strong sense of mission to change the world'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Zuckerberg will be in India on October 28.

Lessons of Paris's Louvre need to come to India!

Lessons of Paris's Louvre need to come to India!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Adding oomph to an ageing brand?. When the first wrinkles appear, the search for the fountain of youth must begin!

It's incredible what love can motivate us to build: Zuckerberg

It's incredible what love can motivate us to build: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Mark Zuckerberg's Taj Mahal post had received over 450,000 likes, 11,000 comments and 7,700 shares.

'There will be a drastic drop with the lockdown'

'There will be a drastic drop with the lockdown'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

'Without it, it is going to be much, much, much, much worse.' 'In the meantime, we really need to work on a sort of war footing, given that it is a natural disaster, provide relief, provide essentials, till we get biological herd immunity, we need to get economic immunity, and also social immunity.'

Sports Shorts: Guess which is the 'dirtiest' Premier League team

Sports Shorts: Guess which is the 'dirtiest' Premier League team

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Everton have been handed the dubious distinction of being the 'dirtiest' Premier League team after a study on the all-time cards and fouls by www.dirtyteams.co.uk.