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PIX: Hurricane Sandy shuts down northeastern US

PIX: Hurricane Sandy shuts down northeastern US

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

Millions of Americans in the country's heavily populated East Coast barricaded themselves in to brace up for Hurricane Sandy that will bring 11 feet waves that forecasters say will slam cities like New York, Boston and New Jersey.

Desecration of Gandhi's statue appalling: White House press secy

Desecration of Gandhi's statue appalling: White House press secy

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

A violent group of Khalistani separatists on Saturday desecrated Mahatma Gandhi's statue outside the Indian embassy in Washington during a demonstration by Sikh-American youths in support of farmers protesting against the recently enacted agriculture laws in India.

CEOs with large signs likely to be narcissistic: study

CEOs with large signs likely to be narcissistic: study

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

They also tend to get the highest compensation.

'November 3 US poll election of a lifetime'

'November 3 US poll election of a lifetime'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

The November 3 presidential poll is an "election of a lifetime" for it being held amid a pandemic and seeing the "highest participation" of India-Americans, according to eminent community leader Swadesh Chatterjee.

Indian-American kills father, arrested

Indian-American kills father, arrested

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Jiten Ashwin Patel, 28, is charged with first-degree murder of his father Ashwin Patel, 62, and is being held without bond at the Gaston County Jail, police said.

Kal Penn back on the stump for Obama at Democratic meet

Kal Penn back on the stump for Obama at Democratic meet

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Indian-American actor and erstwhile White House official, Kalpesh Suresh Modi alias Kal Penn used his prime time slot on the opening day at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, to both introduce a sense of levity and comic relief as well as implore young people to get enthused once again to re-elect Obama

Serena unsure about participation in remaining grand slams

Serena unsure about participation in remaining grand slams

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

Serena was drawn on Friday to play doubles in a potentially decisive fifth rubber in this week's Fed Cup first round tie against the Netherlands in what will be her first competitive match in over a year. The doubles rubber, which is scheduled for Sunday on an indoor hard court in Asheville, North Carolina, will be played even if one side clinches the best-of-five match series through the opening four singles matches.

A daring rescue amidst Hurricane Sandy

A daring rescue amidst Hurricane Sandy

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

A replica of the HMS Bounty, a three-masted sailing ship that has appeared in two Hollywood movies, caught in Hurricane Sandy's wrath has sunk, forcing the crew to abandon the boat in rough seas off the North Carolina coast.

7 Indian-Americans among 10 finalists of Nat Geo Bee contest

7 Indian-Americans among 10 finalists of Nat Geo Bee contest

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The winner will receive USD 50,000 in college scholarship and lifetime membership of the National Geographic Society.

2 Indian Americans likely to be in Biden admin's cabinet

2 Indian Americans likely to be in Biden admin's cabinet

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Murthy, who currently is the top Indian-American advisor to President-elect Joe Biden on COVID-19, is a potential pick for the post of Secretary of Health and Human Services and Stanford University Professor Arun Majumdar for the post of Secretary of Energy, The Washington Post and Politico said in their reports on Tuesday that mentions a list of potential picks for various Cabinet-level positions in the Biden administration.

Jordan engaged to model Yvette Prieto

Jordan engaged to model Yvette Prieto

Rediff.com30 Dec 2011

US basketball legend Michael Jordan is engaged to his long-time girlfriend Yvette Prieto, his spokeswoman said on Thursday.

Sales of new Nike shoe cause fights, arrests

Sales of new Nike shoe cause fights, arrests

Rediff.com24 Dec 2011

Police in several cities around the United States on Friday were called to stores to manage unruly shoppers seeking Nike's new Air Jordan athletic shoes.

Garcia snaps PGA Tour drought, qualifies for Ryder Cup

Garcia snaps PGA Tour drought, qualifies for Ryder Cup

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Sergio Garcia snapped a four-year PGA Tour title drought with victory at the rain-delayed Wyndham Championship in North Carolina on Monday that secured the Spaniard a spot on the European Ryder Cup team.

Outspent by Romney, Obama seeks money from supporters

Outspent by Romney, Obama seeks money from supporters

Rediff.com18 Aug 2012

Outspent by his Republican rival Mitt Romney, United States President Barack Obama has asked his supporters to come forward to donate money to his campaign, promising that some of them would get a chance to be with him at the Democratic Party national convention in North Carolina in September.

3 Indian-Americans named for top US science honours

3 Indian-Americans named for top US science honours

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

The Indian Americans are Srinivasa S R Varadhan from the New York University; Rakesh Agrawal from the Purdue University and B Jayant Baliga from the North Carolina State University.

'We sometimes focus too much on demonising food'

'We sometimes focus too much on demonising food'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

'Food is a moral lightning rod. It is intricately bound into our rituals, from the more formal ones such as weddings to our more everyday ones such as feeding a family member or giving food to the poor,' says Professor Harris Solomon.

Rickie Fowler wins first PGA title in playoff

Rickie Fowler wins first PGA title in playoff

Rediff.com7 May 2012

Rickie Fowler delivered on his vast potential by claiming his first PGA Tour win at the Wells Fargo championship with a birdie on the first hole of a playoff against Briton Rory McIlroy and fellow American DA Points at Quail Hollow on Sunday.

Obama marks end of Iraq War, lauds 'extraordinary' troops

Obama marks end of Iraq War, lauds 'extraordinary' troops

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

United States President Barack Obama has marked the end of the Iraq War by lauding the "extraordinary achievement" of his country's troops. He paid tribute to the slain soldiers and their families in a speech at Fort Bragg in North Carolina. "Tomorrow, the colours of the United States Forces Iraq, the colours you fought under, will be formally cased in a ceremony in Baghdad. Then they will begin their journey across an ocean back home," the BBC quoted Obama as saying.

Duke University inaugrates Hindu prayer room

Duke University inaugrates Hindu prayer room

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The Duke prayer room--shared by Buddhists and Hindus--should inspire other universities to offer similar facilities to students who aren't Christian or Jewish, many Duke students said. Most of the students who initiated the process are second generation, said engineering Kishor Trivedi, faculty adviser of the Hindu Students Association and Hudson professor of electrical and computer engineering. He had started the association, which led the prayer-room project.

Narayan feted 'Michael Jordan of microelectronics'

Narayan feted 'Michael Jordan of microelectronics'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2010

Dr Jay Narayan has won the 2011 Acta Materialia Gold Medal and Prize, an international award given to one person annually for exceptional research contributions and leadership in materials science worldwide.

Infosys plans campus in Indianapolis; to create thousands of new jobs

Infosys plans campus in Indianapolis; to create thousands of new jobs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The proposed campus will come up on around 125 acres, which the company will acquire from airport authorities, and would house as many as 3,000 employees.

India opened up prematurely: Dr Fauci on COVID-19 crisis

India opened up prematurely: Dr Fauci on COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr Fauci said that India made the "incorrect assumption" that they were finished with COVID-19.

China, India are grabbing future jobs: Obama

China, India are grabbing future jobs: Obama

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

Travelling to Durham in North Carolina, Obama said companies in the US are having a tough time in finding right candidates in the field of science and technology, which he argued is not a good sign for the future of the country.

Khalistan supporters vandalise Mahatma's statue in US

Khalistan supporters vandalise Mahatma's statue in US

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The Indian embassy condemned the "mischievous act" by hooligans masquerading as protesters.

Isner downs Benneteau for Salem Open

Isner downs Benneteau for Salem Open

Rediff.com28 Aug 2011

American John Isner, battling against the wild weather as much as his opponent, beat unseeded Julien Benneteau of France 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in North Carolina on Saturday to claim his second title in six weeks.

Trump campaign rocked by new allegations of sexual misconduct

Trump campaign rocked by new allegations of sexual misconduct

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Summer Zervos alleged that he kissed her and even groped her at a bungalow in Los Angeles.

'Russia is US's most acute security threat worldwide'

'Russia is US's most acute security threat worldwide'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'This, together with Chinese revisionism, will constitute the major test of the international system.'

Lee first deaf player to win an ATP main draw match; Murray loses

Lee first deaf player to win an ATP main draw match; Murray loses

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Diagnosed as deaf at the age of two, Lee Duck-hee cannot hear calls from the line judges or the umpire and relies on signals and gestures for the information.

Fed Cup: Serena loses in return but says 'on the right track'

Fed Cup: Serena loses in return but says 'on the right track'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Williams, who played an exhibition match last December in the United Arab Emirates, where she lost to French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, said in addition to working on her serve and returns, she needs to manage her time better now that she has her daughter in tow.

Trump unqualified, temperamentally unfit to be US prez: Hillary

Trump unqualified, temperamentally unfit to be US prez: Hillary

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

With Obama joining her on the stage for the first time, Clinton described what a presidency is all about.

'Super Tuesday 2.0' could have long term impact on politics

'Super Tuesday 2.0' could have long term impact on politics

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

A win for Trump, 69, as latest polls indicate, could very well bring the billionaire real estate magnate very closer to the magical figure of 1,237 delegates needed the win the party's presidential nomination for the November 8 election.

Woods likely to lose No 1 ranking to Mickelson

Woods likely to lose No 1 ranking to Mickelson

Rediff.com4 May 2010

Tiger Woods's 258-week reign as World No 1 could be ended by fellow American Phil Mickelson on Sunday.

How to block stealthy computer virus attacks

How to block stealthy computer virus attacks

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Researchers from North Carolina State University have devised a novel way to block rootkits, one of the most insidious types of malware, preventing them from taking over computer systems.

China, Russia and India spewing stuff into air: Trump

China, Russia and India spewing stuff into air: Trump

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'I love clean air but Russia and China, you look at a map you have all these spots and India and many others are spewing it in. What do you suggest?'

Nice guys finish first in business world

Nice guys finish first in business world

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Researchers at North Carolina State University have shown that project managers can get much better performance from their team members by treating them with honesty, kindness, and respect.

'Indian talent must for US' leadership in innovation'

'Indian talent must for US' leadership in innovation'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The single greatest empowerment to our economic growth as we continue to move towards three per cent or four per cent GDP growth will be the resources that we need to fill hi-tech jobs, advanced degrees, advanced analytics, science and research: Senator Thom Tillis.

Marion Jones hopes for basketball redemption

Marion Jones hopes for basketball redemption

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

Disgraced Olympic sprinter Marion Jones is hoping to make a sporting comeback in women's professional basketball, the New York Times reported on Monday.

1 person critically wounded during Black Lives Matter protests in US

1 person critically wounded during Black Lives Matter protests in US

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

After the shooting, protesters began throwing bottles, dirt clods and fireworks at the officers. The police fired flash grenades and then tear gas back, dispersing the crowd of several hundred.

Hillary Clinton recalls raid that killed Osama

Hillary Clinton recalls raid that killed Osama

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

Her comments came days before the 15th anniversary of the twin towers attack in New York that killed more than 3,000 people.

Americans hardest working people: Hillary

Americans hardest working people: Hillary

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton has vowed to plug tax loopholes for 'freeloader corporations' shipping jobs abroad and correct 'wrong' policies of the Bush administration, which were making Americans 'pay the price'. She claimed that that it was the average American who was paying the price for what she termed the wrong-headed policies of the administration. She said plugging tax loopholes will stop freeloader corporations from avoiding $50bn taxes every year.