News for '-pakistani-american'

AMAZING FILMS, coming up!

AMAZING FILMS, coming up!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

Aseem Chhabra picks Indian and other South Asian gems at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Indian Americans re-elected in Texas polls

Indian Americans re-elected in Texas polls

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Ken Mathew was re-elected as Stafford City Councillor At Large with 76 per cent of the votes polled while Tom Abraham was unopposed in nearby Sugarland, as Councilor At Large Position One for a third time.

Review: The Big Sick is a heartwarming film

Review: The Big Sick is a heartwarming film

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Big Sick is packed with delicious details, moments and scenes that makes the film stand apart as a smart rom-com, says Aseem Chhabra.

How India drowned Pakistan's voice in America

How India drowned Pakistan's voice in America

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The start of Indian lobbying in the US can be traced back to Pakistan's anti-India lobbying. Policy wonk Ashok Sharma documents this journey and its catalytic role in transforming the US-India relationship.

PIX: Kate Winslet kisses Allison Janney!

PIX: Kate Winslet kisses Allison Janney!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Yes, a *lot* happened at the Hollywood Film Awards.

Ahead of Budget session, BJP plans nationalism campaign for masses

Ahead of Budget session, BJP plans nationalism campaign for masses

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Party leaders and workers will try to build up public opinion against the alleged anti-national activities in the central varsity and in support of action against people involved in it.

NY Pakistanis poorer, less literate

NY Pakistanis poorer, less literate

Rediff.com8 Dec 2004

New York City's Pakistani Americans tended to experience greater poverty, earn less, speak less English and live in larger households than city residents as a whole, says a study.

Google's Street View? No, says India

Google's Street View? No, says India

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The internet services giant wanted to cover most of the Indian territory through the Google Street View.

Sympathy for the terrorist

Sympathy for the terrorist

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

Headley made accused in 26/11 attack case, asked to attend hearing via video conferencing

Headley made accused in 26/11 attack case, asked to attend hearing via video conferencing

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Noted laywer Ujjwal Nikam had asked the court that Headley should be tried along with Abu Jundal.

White House archives petition seeking to declare Pak 'terror sponsor'

White House archives petition seeking to declare Pak 'terror sponsor'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

"This petition has been archived because it did not meet the signature requirements. It can no longer be signed," the White House explained.

US rebuffs Pakistan over registration programme

US rebuffs Pakistan over registration programme

Rediff.com30 Jan 2003

Under the programme, Pakistanis and some other nationals are required to register with the INS. This has caused anger in Pakistan.

Headley's deposition cancelled on Day 3 due to video glitch

Headley's deposition cancelled on Day 3 due to video glitch

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

The American-Pakistani terrorist's deposition will resume on Thursday.

Pak seeks to develop 'understanding' with Trump regime

Pak seeks to develop 'understanding' with Trump regime

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

To many Pakistanis, Trump's anti-Muslim rhetoric and business ties to India are signs that his administration could favour New Delhi.

White House receives petition seeking to declare Pakistan a 'terror sponsor'

White House receives petition seeking to declare Pakistan a 'terror sponsor'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Another petition claiming that India is "involved in spreading terrorism in its adjoining countries" has been submitted on the White House website.

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

Headley will testify in 26/11 case, says his attorney

Headley will testify in 26/11 case, says his attorney

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Headley is currently serving 35 years in an American prison after being convicted of being involved in the planning and execution of the Mumbai terrorist attack.

'Kamala ka hamla'! Marvel comes up with Muslim girl superhero

'Kamala ka hamla'! Marvel comes up with Muslim girl superhero

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Marvel comics is reintroducing Ms Marvel but this time she is Kamala Khan, a Pakistani-American teenage Muslim girl living in New Jersey.

Ishrat case: SC to hear plea for quashing action against Gujarat cops

Ishrat case: SC to hear plea for quashing action against Gujarat cops

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The plea sought a direction to close criminal proceedings and action taken in FIRs lodged by the Central Bureau of Investigation against the Gujarat Police personnel and others, saying it was unconstitutional within the judicial facts and evidences of Headley.

26/11 plotter Abu Jundal's lawyer seeks 4 days to cross-examine Headley

26/11 plotter Abu Jundal's lawyer seeks 4 days to cross-examine Headley

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

Key 26/11 plotter Sayed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal's lawyer on Monday informed a Mumbai court that he wanted to cross-examine Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley for four days.

Musharraf rakes up Kashmir issue, says ISI trains terrorists

Musharraf rakes up Kashmir issue, says ISI trains terrorists

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Pakistan's former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on Thursday said that country's intelligence agency, Inter-Services Intelligence trains Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Jaish militants and terror attacks in India will not stop until New Delhi addresses the "core" issue of Kashmir.

Headley wanted to fight against Indian Army in Kashmir

Headley wanted to fight against Indian Army in Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

However, the Pakistani-American LeT commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi stopped him, saying something more "adventurous" was in store for him.

'NSA's phone, internet spy programme helped track Headley'

'NSA's phone, internet spy programme helped track Headley'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

The leaders of the US Senate and House Intelligence committees have defended National Security Agency's phone and internet surveillance programmes, saying it has been critical in thwarting potential terrorist attacks and also to track the 2008 Mumbai attacks' convict David Headley.

Also did recce of Mumbai police HQ, naval station: Headley

Also did recce of Mumbai police HQ, naval station: Headley

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley on Tuesday continued his deposition for the second consecutive day before a court in Mumbai.

Making Headley approver a wise move: Former Mumbai top cop

Making Headley approver a wise move: Former Mumbai top cop

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

In such big cases, approver makes the task easier to prove someone guilty in the court of law, says M N Singh.

Ishrat Jahan encounter: No relief for Gujarat cops

Ishrat Jahan encounter: No relief for Gujarat cops

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

The SC on Friday refused to entertain a PIL seeking quashing of criminal prosecution, suspension and other action taken against the Gujarat cops in the alleged fake encounter killing of Ishrat Jahan

For want of sanction, Ishrat trial stuck for 2 years in Ahmedabad court

For want of sanction, Ishrat trial stuck for 2 years in Ahmedabad court

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

The CBI filed two charge-sheets in the encounter case of Ishrat Jahan and three others.

India to press for Rana, Headley's girlfriends' access

India to press for Rana, Headley's girlfriends' access

Rediff.com16 May 2013

India is likely to press for access to Tahawwur Hussain Rana, and wife and two girlfriends of Mumbai attack terrorist David Headley during Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde's visit to the United States next week.

Does Donald know the difference between statecraft and showbiz?

Does Donald know the difference between statecraft and showbiz?

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Mr Trump is too capricious to be trusted,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Documents reveal Laden closely followed Kashmir news, Headley trial

Documents reveal Laden closely followed Kashmir news, Headley trial

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The CIA released 4,70,000 additional files seized in May 2011 when US Navy SEALs burst into the Abbottabad compound and shot dead Laden.

'When it comes to your country, you should take a stand'

'When it comes to your country, you should take a stand'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

'I know many actors living outside India put on accents in films because they think that is how Indians talk. I avoid that.' 'I don't have to prove anything through my accent. My psyche is Indian.' Anupam Kher gives us his 500th film!

FBI investigating California shooting as act of terrorism

FBI investigating California shooting as act of terrorism

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The FBI is investigating the deadly mass shooting in California by a Pakistani-origin couple that killed 14 people as an act of terrorism.

Preet Bharara among 4 Indian-Americans honoured with Great Immigrants award

Preet Bharara among 4 Indian-Americans honoured with Great Immigrants award

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Four Indian-Americans, including top US attorney Preet Bharara, are among 38 distinguished personalities who have been honoured with this year's prestigious "Great Immigrants: The Pride of America" award.

Had 'donated' Rs 70 lakh to LeT: Headley tells Mumbai court

Had 'donated' Rs 70 lakh to LeT: Headley tells Mumbai court

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Rana knew about my association with LeT. I informed him about the training imparted by me to LeT operatives. I disclosed to Rana that I was spying for LeT. This was four to five months before the 26/11 attacks," said Headley.

Pichai backs Apple in battle over unlocking terrorist's iPhone

Pichai backs Apple in battle over unlocking terrorist's iPhone

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

Leading Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz supported the FBI on the issue.

Will probe claims of mole in book on 26/11 strike: Shinde

Will probe claims of mole in book on 26/11 strike: Shinde

Rediff.com11 Nov 2013

Government will probe the findings in a book on the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks which claims that a "super- agent" code-named 'Honey Bee' in the Indian establishment had helped Pakistan's ISI in identifying the landing site for the terrorists.

Rahul speaking Hafiz Sayeed's language: BJP on JNU row

Rahul speaking Hafiz Sayeed's language: BJP on JNU row

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

The BJP claimed the Congress was targeting the Modi government due to their "political malice" and vote bank politics.