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Biden lauds Vanita Gupta as 'proud daughter' of Indian immigrants

Vanita Gupta is one of the most respected civil rights lawyers in America and a 'proud daughter' of immigrants from India who has fought for greater equity, United States President-elect Joe Biden......

Armed men held in Philadelphia tried to deliver fake ballots: Reports

Two heavily armed men "coming to deliver a truck full of fake ballots" have been arrested near the Philadelphia convention center where election workers were counting votes from the undecided......

Biden close to win as his lead grows in battleground states

The Georgia secretary of state Brad Raffensperger said on Friday that there will be a recount given the tight margin.In Pennsylvania, Biden overtook Trump with a narrow lead of 5,587 votes. ......

Biden shouldn't 'wrongfully' claim President's office: Trump

United States President Donald Trump has warned his Democratic challenger Joe Biden against "wrongfully" claiming the presidency. IMAGE: An activist holds a sign showing Democratic presidential......

'Must understand Trump supporters and their issues'

Prominent Indian-American Democratic Congresspersons have hailed presidential candidate Joe Biden and his running mate Kamala Harris for being on the cusp of electoral success and becoming the new......

Meet Ajit Pai, the man at the center of the US net neutrality debate

The chief of America's Federal Communications Commission is not a fan of net neutrality.So what's his vision of communications and digital policy in these times?We find out... IMAGE: Ajit Pai at a......

Qatar Airways cuts fares in time-bound scheme

Gulf airline Qatar Airways on Monday rolled out a limited period promotional fares scheme, offering up to 25 per cent discount to its customers including in India to destinations across Europe,......

FDI can spur innovation, ideas and industries

FDI can encourage a healthy flow of research and development in either direction. Foreign direct investment (FDI) is vital to world economic growth as well as for India. Hence, I was delighted to......

Qatar Airways seeks more traffic routes from India

Qatar Airways, one of the world's fastest growing airlines, has sought more traffic routes and seats from India to serve two-tier cities, a top airline official has said.Akbar-Al-Baker, Chief......

Hurricane Sandy threatens $20bn in economic damage

Superstorm Sandy is expected to leave a trail of destruction along its path both in terms of human and economic cost in the United States.The storm, which made landfall on the New Jersey coast on......

'I have bought a nice sari for Rakhi, as shagun'

The Parujanwalas are suddenly thrown in the spotlight, thanks to their famous bahu-to-be Rakhi Sawant. Elesh's parents and sister seem quite excited about the turn of events, and the new......

Nana Patekar takes over Philadelphia

It wasn't your typical US desi convention With entrepreneurs, dabbawalas, politicians, actors and playback legends, the Brihan Maharashtra Mandal (BMM) convention in......

Slumdog Millionaire wins Brit awards

Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, an art house hit in America and Canada and which will roll out of across the United Kingdom next month, grabbed a trio of top awards at the British Independent......

Slumdog Millionaire wins at Toronto film fest

Singh was not really the Kinng when it came to competing with Slumdog Millionaire, the underdog saga shot entirely in Mumbai, which won the People's Choice Award at the end of the 33rd Toronto......

Namesake gets rave reviews in US

Indian Stunner,' the headline in the New York Post reads, followed by a glowing review for Mira Nair's adaptation of Jhumpa Lahiri's bestseller The Namesake. Giving the film three and half stars......

FIFA Drops Schedule for 2026 WC: See Who Plays Where

IMAGE: The Hard Rock Stadium is to host matches during the FIFA World Cup in 2026. Photograph: Carlos Perez-Gallardo/Reuters The 2026 World Cup final will be held in New Jersey at the home of......

Aus Open champ ready for career restart post COVID-19

IMAGE: Sofia Kenin of the United States poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Trophy after winning the 2020 Australian Open Women's Final. Photograph: Graham Denholm/Getty Images The COVID-19......

Football Briefs: 'Bale will get valuable playing time in China'

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Wales player Gareth Bale celebrates. Photograph: Stu Forster/Getty Images. The China Cup offers Wales midfielder Gareth......

Sports Shorts: Sindhu, Saina, Srikanth retained at PBL Auction

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday. IMAGE: PV Sindhu in action. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images Top Indian shuttlers P V Sindhu and Saina Nehwal were......

Landmark Olympic moments that changed history

There are moments at the Olympics that have a sporting significance, and then there are those moments that leave an indelible mark on humanity.Rediff.com's Norma Godinho traces those moments at the......

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