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US students walk out of class to protest gun violence

US students walk out of class to protest gun violence

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

Students walked out of classrooms across the United States on Wednesday, waving signs and chanting their demands for tighter gun safety laws, joining a movement spearheaded by survivors of the deadly shooting spree at a Florida high school last month. Here's glimpses from the event.

Go out and vote, our future depends on it: Obama to supporters

Go out and vote, our future depends on it: Obama to supporters

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

"I am here to tell you that this will be a close race and you cannot take it for granted," Obama told several thousands of his supporters at an election rally.

'We did great with the Hindus': Trump thanks Indian-Americans

'We did great with the Hindus': Trump thanks Indian-Americans

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

This is for the first time that Trump has acknowledged the contribution of Indian-Americans and Hindus in his historic electoral victory.

Just what happens to abandoned cars?

Just what happens to abandoned cars?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

In shabby backyards and dusty barns, in deserted fields and thick forests, Dieter Klein roams strange and isolated places to find once gleaming vehicles left to rust and ruin. From a dented Porsche to a faded Cadillac, a battered VW Beetle to a whole fleet of abandoned military jeeps, Klein's subjects creak with bygone glamour and might. As moss and gnarled branches transform motors into eerie artifacts, Klein's award-winning automobile photography is not only a tribute to classic cars, but also to the transformative power of nature and the enduring intrigue of people and incidents unknown. The mesmerising results appear in stunning new coffee table book Lost Wheels - The Nostalgic Beauty of Abandoned Cars, which is out next month. Scroll down to see some of the wonderful pieces.

Sports Shorts: The Weeknd to perform at 2021 Super Bowl

Sports Shorts: The Weeknd to perform at 2021 Super Bowl

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Earlier this year, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira took the honors in a halftime show of girl power and Latina strength. Previous performers have included Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Prince and the Rolling Stones.

India's Suman Rao is Miss World Asia 2019

India's Suman Rao is Miss World Asia 2019

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Glimpses from the Miss World pageant.

Dance parties and bubbly! Biden supporters celebrate the win

Dance parties and bubbly! Biden supporters celebrate the win

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Dance parties, fireworks and high-fiving strangers were some of the scenes that America witnessed after media organisations declared that former United States Vice President Joe Biden beat President Donald Trump.

This election is not yet over: Trump Campaign

This election is not yet over: Trump Campaign

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Even as the election was yet to be called in Pennsylvania and Georgia where Biden has taken over Trump in terms of the vote count, albeit by a thin margin, the window for Trump was fast closing down.

Will cricket break fresh ground in untapped US market?

Will cricket break fresh ground in untapped US market?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

Cricket will seek to reach out to the untapped American market when the sport's most followed practitioners, India, lock horns with the West Indies in their maiden international game in the US on Saturday.

When networks cut away from Trump's White House address

When networks cut away from Trump's White House address

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Television news networks, including ABC CBS and NBC all cut away from United States President Donald Trump as he spoke from the White House to make an unfounded accusation that the election was being stolen from him.

2nd T20 PHOTOS: Rain denies India chance to level series vs WI

2nd T20 PHOTOS: Rain denies India chance to level series vs WI

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Leaving behind the bashing they suffered in the opening match, Indian bowlers bowled with supreme control to bundle out West Indies for 143 in the second and final Twenty20 international in Florida on Sunday. Leg spinner Amit Mishra (3/24) provided the opening breakthrough by dismissing Johnson Charles (43) and R Ashwin then combined with paceman Jasprit Bumrah to tighten the noose around the West Indies with regular strikes.

Trump denies report that he would declare poll victory early

Trump denies report that he would declare poll victory early

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The US president hinted that he is gearing up for a legal battle post the election.

West Indies and India to kick off World Test Championship

West Indies and India to kick off World Test Championship

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

ICC has created the World Test Championship in an effort to give the five-day game greater context a

PIX: Unseen photos reveal George W Bush's response to 9/11 attacks

PIX: Unseen photos reveal George W Bush's response to 9/11 attacks

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Previously unseen photographs of then-US President George W. Bush during 9/11 have been released.

Hotelier Vikram Chatwal held in US with drugs, released

Hotelier Vikram Chatwal held in US with drugs, released

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

According to the TMZ website, the multi-millionaire hotel owner was arrested on April 2 at the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport after Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials found an "arsenal of drugs", including cocaine, weed, heroin and various prescription pills hidden on his person and in his bag.

Football Focus: Mourinho complains about schedule

Football Focus: Mourinho complains about schedule

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Manchester City must rebuild for title challenge: Guardiola

How Aditya Chopra Changed Divya Dutta's Life

How Aditya Chopra Changed Divya Dutta's Life

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

In life, you always need that someone who directs you to the right path, who shows you the way. In my case, I was very fortunate it was Aditya Chopra.

5 killed in mass shooting at Illinois factory

5 killed in mass shooting at Illinois factory

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Police officials believe that the shooter was an employee at The Henry Pratt Company building.

US authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for emergency use

US authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for emergency use

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

According to The New York Times, this move means that many highly vulnerable people will begin receiving the vaccine within days. It further called the authorisation by the FDA as a 'historic turning point' as the US death toll from the Wuhan-originated virus nears 300,000.

1 suspect arrested in connection with US serial bomb packages

1 suspect arrested in connection with US serial bomb packages

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

The suspect is said to have a criminal history and ties to New York.

Here's why McIlroy will think twice before golfing with Trump again

Here's why McIlroy will think twice before golfing with Trump again

Rediff.com5 Apr 2017

Rory McIlroy received plenty of criticism for golfing with US President Donald Trump this year and on Tuesday the Northern Irishman said he would "think twice" before accepting a second invitation.

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