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Historic First: New York Senate Honours Indian Constitution

Historic First: New York Senate Honours Indian Constitution

Rediff.com16 May 2025

In a first, the New York State Senate has formally adopted a resolution honouring the Indian Constitution on the occasion of its 75th anniversary, recognising it as a guiding framework for India's ongoing progress as a nation and celebrating the country's democratic values.

Ritwik wins Rochester title

Ritwik wins Rochester title

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

The Indian defeated Englishman Sam Miller 11-8, 11-9, 9-11, 12-10 in the final to claim his second title in a fortnight.

Indian doctor arrested in US for recording naked children

Indian doctor arrested in US for recording naked children

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

A 40-year-old Indian doctor was held in a US jail on a USD 2 million bond after being charged with multiple sex crimes for allegedly recording hundreds of nude images and videos of children and women over several years, according to media reports.

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Coronation Fever Overtakes Britain

Rediff.com2 May 2023

The capital of world history will be London on May 6.

'Man with a knife cannot silence man with a pen'

'Man with a knife cannot silence man with a pen'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

'Rushdie spent more than a decade of his life in hiding. And finally, he said, no more, I'm coming out. I'm coming out of the shadows. I will not be bowed by fear or a threat. And to those of us who go about our daily lives'

Reporter sees bank robbery on live TV

Reporter sees bank robbery on live TV

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A surprised Sallet, who was most likely running his own camera and audio at the scene, rolls with the punches.

How bats offer clues to combat COVID-19

How bats offer clues to combat COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

While bats are the ancestral hosts to many deadly viruses affecting humans such as Ebola, rabies, and the novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, the flying mammals themselves tolerate these pathogens without ill effects

India's mushrooming medical cities

India's mushrooming medical cities

Rediff.com28 Jul 2007

A healthier future, but for whom, ask analysts, as investors and the corporate medical sector gear up to pour money into medical cities.

'Rhetoric cannot stop outsourcing'

'Rhetoric cannot stop outsourcing'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

'Outsourcing and offshoring are realities. The clock cannot be turned back. The train has left the station and it will not be going back,' says Dilip R Vellodi, founder, Sutherland Global Services.

Journalist James Foley's chilling letter to family

Journalist James Foley's chilling letter to family

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

'Dreams of family and friends take me away and happiness fills my heart,' wrote American journalist James Foley days before he was to be executed on-camera by Islamic State militants to send out a brutal message to his country.

This 'princess' strives to make a difference

This 'princess' strives to make a difference

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

In the third part of a series profiling Presidential Scholars, Arthur J Pais meets Pranita Basulu who uses her earnings to help children and train women for self-defence.

Two US firefighters shot dead at blaze

Two US firefighters shot dead at blaze

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

The firefighters were called to a home in the town of Webster. The shooter, who also died, apparently took aim at the firefighters as they arrived at an early morning house and vehicle fire in the Rochester-area town of Webster, Police Chief Gerald Pickering said.

The mridangam prodigy who set the stage on fire at 9

The mridangam prodigy who set the stage on fire at 9

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

It was not expected of a young boy growing up in a small town in America to pick up an instrument like the Mridangam to play but then that was what Rohan Krishnamurthy did when he was an 8 year old. Here he discusses his journey as a musician with Shobha Warrier.

The sole supernova in Galaxy Bollywood

The sole supernova in Galaxy Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

No one deserves the title thespian more than Dilip Kumar, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Can too much exercise cause cardiac arrest?

Can too much exercise cause cardiac arrest?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

People who aren't accustomed to high-intensity exercise, when thrown to such hard participation, can risk sudden cardiac arrest.

'India's role in outsourcing will grow'

'India's role in outsourcing will grow'

Rediff.com17 May 2010

An interview with Dilip R Vellodi, chairman and chief executive officer, Sutherland Global Services.

Sutherland to acquire US BPO firm

Sutherland to acquire US BPO firm

Rediff.com13 May 2010

US-based Sutherland Global Services announced the acquisition of Adventity Global Services, a business and financial research and analytical services company.

Sputnik vaccine shows 92% efficacy

Sputnik vaccine shows 92% efficacy

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

'A good 30 per cent of people will still get infected after getting the Covishield vaccine.'

Reality TV shows: More the talent, less the fame

Reality TV shows: More the talent, less the fame

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

When will all the singing talent unearthed on India's reality shows get their big break, wonder Hiral Gandhi and Suman Gedala, who belong to the class of 2010 at the University of Rochester.

Greenhouse gases not forcing climate change: Paper

Greenhouse gases not forcing climate change: Paper

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Scientists at the University of Rochester, the University of Alabama, and the University of Virginia have said that the observed patterns of temperature changes over the last 30 years are not in accord with what greenhouse models predict. These observations are in conflict with the conclusions of the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and also with some recent research publications based on essentially the same data.

Why the H-1B programme needs fixing

Why the H-1B programme needs fixing

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

Outsourcing expert Ron Hira says that there are huge misconceptions about how the US worker visa programme operates.

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

COVID-19: How The RAT Can Help

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

'Serial testing is much more valuable than a single test which reflects just a point in time.'

Oxford jabs effective against severe Covid: US trial

Oxford jabs effective against severe Covid: US trial

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

The Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine is also being produced as part of a tie-up by the Serum Institute of India.

Being positive reduces heart disease risk in men

Being positive reduces heart disease risk in men

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Men who believed they were at lower-than-average risk for cardiovascular disease actually experienced a three times lower incidence of death from heart attacks and strokes.

Mahatma Gandhi's grandson slams Sonia ad in NYT

Mahatma Gandhi's grandson slams Sonia ad in NYT

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Arun told rediff.com that this was an "unwarranted and senseless attack against Sonia Gandhi," and challenged those responsible for the ad, "Who among us is so straightforward as to be able to speak on or about Sonia?"

Trio win Nobel Physics Prize for laser research

Trio win Nobel Physics Prize for laser research

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

Arthur Ashkin in the US, Grard Mourou in France, and Donna Strickland in Canada will share the prize announced by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in Stockholm on Tuesday.

Want to work for Sutherland?

Want to work for Sutherland?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2004

Sutherland, a business process outsourcing concern, invites applications for Help Desk Executives and Senior Help Desk Executives.

Indian-American running for Virginia legislature

Indian-American running for Virginia legislature

Rediff.com13 Sep 2005

If she wins, Christopher would be the first Indian-American in the Virginia legislature.

See the world through a microscope

See the world through a microscope

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The winning photos of this year's Nikon annual Small World Photomicrography Competition.

'Biden knows Kamala is ready to be President'

'Biden knows Kamala is ready to be President'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'She'll probably be leading some significant portfolio from the White House, the way that Vice President Biden did in the Obama White House.'

Former US President Ford dead

Former US President Ford dead

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

The cause of Ford's death is not known. Ford had pneumonia in January 2006 and underwent two heart treatments in August at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Shopping online? Some safety tips

Shopping online? Some safety tips

Rediff.com25 Nov 2006

Here's how to avoid getting more than you asked for this holiday season.

The many faces at the women's march

The many faces at the women's march

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Tens of thousands of activists braved cold temperatures at the third Women's March to show opposition to United States President Donald Trump, demanding an end to violence against women and push for equality. Rallies took place in cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta, with the main event in Washington, DC featuring a march from near the White House to the Trump International Hotel. As these women marched, here are some faces amongst the crowds and the reason behind their march.

India's MBA gold rush

India's MBA gold rush

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

Why the Very Young are Dying

Why the Very Young are Dying

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'We can't rule out the fact that the virus might have changed in such a way that it's actually causing more harm to young people.'

Worried that anesthesia may affect your child's IQ? Read on!

Worried that anesthesia may affect your child's IQ? Read on!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

A Mayo Clinic study has found no link between the two.

Top 10 best places to work

Top 10 best places to work

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

The list is based on what the employees of these companies experienced over the past twelve months.

Sudden rise of online higher education

Sudden rise of online higher education

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Will Covid-19 permanently change higher education, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

List of NBA champions: Boston has won most titles

List of NBA champions: Boston has won most titles

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Here is the list of National Basketball Association champions (best-of-seven series: