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The BEST OTT SHOWS of 2021

The BEST OTT SHOWS of 2021

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

From South Korean treats to internationally acclaimed series to home-grown delights, here are Sukanya Verma's favourite OTT shows of 2021.

Joe Biden takes oath as 46th US President

Joe Biden takes oath as 46th US President

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The 78-year-old veteran Democrat leader was administered the oath of office by Chief Justice John Roberts at the West Front of the Capitol -- the traditional location for presidential inaugural ceremonies where the deadly violence took place just two weeks ago.

It's time for Trump to pack his bags and go home: Biden

It's time for Trump to pack his bags and go home: Biden

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

In his first of the two election speeches on the eve of the November 3 elections, Biden asserted that he has a plan to successfully fight against COVD-19 if voted to power.

Bharat Biotech has two more Covid vaccines in pipeline

Bharat Biotech has two more Covid vaccines in pipeline

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

First a scientist and then a businessman, founder chairman Krishna Ella quit his faculty position at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, United States, in 1996 to return to India.

The Web Series That Inspired Nikkhil Advani

The Web Series That Inspired Nikkhil Advani

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

In a new series, Bollywood's towering talents, who themselves made brilliant works this year, pick their favourite show of 2021, and tell us just why they loved it.

Cost of Trump order on H-1B, L1 visas to US? $100 bn

Cost of Trump order on H-1B, L1 visas to US? $100 bn

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

President Donald Trump's executive order restricting entry of skilled foreign workers into the US, mainly on H-1B and L1 visas, has resulted in an estimated loss of $100 billion to companies in the US, a top American think-tank claimed. The executive order signed by Trump on June 22, that had temporarily banned issuing fresh H-1B and L-1 visas till December 31, caused a negative impact to the valuation of Fortune 500 firms equivalent to over $100 billion in losses, Brookings Institute said in a report released this week.

'Not a reality show': Obama's fiery attack on Trump

'Not a reality show': Obama's fiery attack on Trump

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Speaking from outside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Obama said, "Eight months into this pandemic, cases are rising again across this country... Donald Trump is not suddenly going to protect all of us. He cannot even take the basic steps to protect himself."

US: 6 Indians killed in car crash

US: 6 Indians killed in car crash

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Six Indians were killed when a van in which they were travelling to visit Niagara Falls spun out of control and crashed into another car in Erie County in the US state of Pennsylvania. The mishap took place in West Springfield on Sunday, the police said. At least four of the dead were working with Michigan-based information technology firm Syntel Inc.

Why Americans voted for Trump in 2016

Why Americans voted for Trump in 2016

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Not for reasons related to personal financial problems or economic anxiety about the future, but...

Jaipur's Jaadugar vanquishes the MBA. For now

Jaipur's Jaadugar vanquishes the MBA. For now

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

Ashok Gehlot can never be a challenger to the first son of the Congress party. The Scindias and Pilots will be Rahul's rivals should the party's fortunes revive, says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

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.

Wisconsin to recount presidential election votes

Wisconsin to recount presidential election votes

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

It received two petitions in this regard from a third-party candidate who alleged that Russian hackers may have infiltrated voting systems.

US election was 'rigged' in favour of Biden, reiterates Trump

US election was 'rigged' in favour of Biden, reiterates Trump

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Trump alleged on Saturday that the last month's US election was rigged in favour of his Democratic opponent Joe Biden, who is now the President-elect.

Clinton, Trump in dead heat, scramble to swing states

Clinton, Trump in dead heat, scramble to swing states

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Locked in a neck-and-neck battle, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have made a last minute dash to key swing states to woo undecided voters as major polls on the final weekend before the election day showed the race for the White House was too close to call.

Former F1 driver Wilson dies after IndyCar wreck

Former F1 driver Wilson dies after IndyCar wreck

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Wilson's car careened out of control and into a wall after he was hit by a large piece of debris from the car of Sage Karam on the track in Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

Won't let India, China take 'advantage' from WTO: Trump

Won't let India, China take 'advantage' from WTO: Trump

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Trump said India and China - the two economic giants from Asia - are no longer developing nations and as such they cannot take benefit from the WTO.

Trump threatens to file suits in all states won by Biden

Trump threatens to file suits in all states won by Biden

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Nevada is the fourth State where the Trump Campaign has filed a lawsuit. United States President Donald Trump, who has 214 votes so far, has filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan and demanded recounting of votes in Wisconsin.

Biden good for emerging markets; dollar to gain from Trump win: Analysts

Biden good for emerging markets; dollar to gain from Trump win: Analysts

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Any market correction, analysts say, would be an attractive entry point for risky assets, which should do well over the medium-to-long term.

US Prez polls: 10 crore Americans have already voted

US Prez polls: 10 crore Americans have already voted

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

An estimated 16 crore people casting their votes in a presidential election is a record in itself in terms of turnout after 1900, according to Michael P McDonald, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida, who leads the US Election Project that tracks early voting.

PHOTOS: On 11th anniversary solemn US looks back at 9/11

PHOTOS: On 11th anniversary solemn US looks back at 9/11

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Hundreds of Americans, including victims' families, gathered on Tuesday at Ground Zero in New York, the Pentagon, Pennsylvania and Washington to remember nearly 3,000 victims of the worst terrorist attacks in United States history that devastated the country 11 years ago.

The desi who wants to be Munnabhai

The desi who wants to be Munnabhai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Meet Vignesh Selvakumaran, a bioengineering grad from the University of Pennsylvania who wants to be a doctor and believes that while medicine cannot heal every problem, listening to a patient's wishes and being compassionate can be just as effective.

Declared dead at 15, she's an INSPIRATION!

Declared dead at 15, she's an INSPIRATION!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Disability activist Virali Modi recounts her life's most challenging moments and how she turned adversities in her favour.

Pain in your joints? Those extra kilos are to blame

Pain in your joints? Those extra kilos are to blame

Rediff.com1 May 2018

Obesity can crank up your risk of arthritis, a study has revealed.

'India took only 5 years to move from $2 to $3 trillion economy'

'India took only 5 years to move from $2 to $3 trillion economy'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Indian Ambassador to the US, Harsh Vardhan Shringla said the United States, today, is not only India's largest trading partner, but most importantly, the two countries enjoys excellent people-to-people contact.

Indian govt's some actions inconsistent with democratic values: Top US official

Indian govt's some actions inconsistent with democratic values: Top US official

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

'This includes increasing restrictions on freedom of expression and the detention of human rights activists and journalists'

5 killed, dozens injured after Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia

5 killed, dozens injured after Amtrak train derails in Philadelphia

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Officials say eight to 10 cars derailed on the 2000 block of Wheatsheaf Lane.

Nearly 100 Indians held at 2 US detention centres

Nearly 100 Indians held at 2 US detention centres

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

According to a FOIA request in 2015, more than 900 Indians were in various federal prisons on charges of illegally staying in the country.

US poll: '2 million Hindus key voting bloc in swing states'

US poll: '2 million Hindus key voting bloc in swing states'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

"Voting is our Dharma, and it's at the heart of our society," said Amit Jani, Biden Campaign National AAPI director.

Will easily win election if only 'legal votes' are counted: Trump

Will easily win election if only 'legal votes' are counted: Trump

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The US president mentioned that there was no "big blue wave" (Democrats) as pollsters had predicted, instead, there was a "big red wave" (Republicans).

Without Trump, the world stage will be poorer

Without Trump, the world stage will be poorer

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Trump was good for world peace. He didn't start a war anywhere, which is not something that can be said for most of his predecessors, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

BJP may lose 70 seats, says new app

BJP may lose 70 seats, says new app

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Neta app claims BJP is down to 212 seats from its 2014 tally of 282.

Gold Cup: Panama stun US to finish third

Gold Cup: Panama stun US to finish third

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Panama goalkeeper Luis Mejia made three consecutive saves during a penalty shootout for his team to stun the United States 2-1 and secure third place at the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Saturday in Chester, Pennsylvania.

This 'satanic' couple has killed 23 people

This 'satanic' couple has killed 23 people

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

A Pennsylvania woman, who along with her husband is facing death penalty for killing a man, has claimed she has killed at least 22 other people as a part of her involvement with a satanic cult.

Adani's act of loyalty towards Narendra Modi

Adani's act of loyalty towards Narendra Modi

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Following the Wharton controversy, the Adani Group also withdrew its Platinum Sponsorship for the event. The move is being viewed as a gesture of loyalty to Modi.

America remembers 9/11, 18 years on

America remembers 9/11, 18 years on

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Bells tolled across New York City, United States President Trump spoke at the Pentagon and moments of silence were observed across the nation on Wednesday as America commemorated the 18th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks.

Uttam's Take: Modi's 'fast' track diplomacy

Uttam's Take: Modi's 'fast' track diplomacy

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Will Namo make an exception for Barack and Michelle and have a nimbu-paani at the White House?

'Indian entrepreneurs are really, really driven'

'Indian entrepreneurs are really, really driven'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

'I love the fire in Indian entrepreneurs's eyes. I just hate how Indian society does not believe that entrepreneurship is a means to earn a living or create change. That limits us from doing or thinking beyond the ordinary.' A winner of the prestigious ITU Young Innovators Award, Varun Arora tells Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore how he plans to change the way the world gets its education.

REWIND: Top PHOTOS of the last 24 hours

REWIND: Top PHOTOS of the last 24 hours

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

A collection of some of the best photos from around the world in the last 24 hours