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IIFA 2014: John Travolta gets a taste of India

IIFA 2014: John Travolta gets a taste of India

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Hollywood meets Bollywood, at the IIFA 2014.

COVID-19: Woods, Mickelson, Brady to play charity match

COVID-19: Woods, Mickelson, Brady to play charity match

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Woods and Mickelson previously played a pay-per-view exhibition in November 2018 that was beset with technical difficulties and ultimately streamed for free.

At the airport: Kalki, Yami, Malaika leave for IIFA

At the airport: Kalki, Yami, Malaika leave for IIFA

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

We caught quite a few actors at Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport last night.

Desis who saw change in Obama now see it in Trump

Desis who saw change in Obama now see it in Trump

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

Many Indian-Americans in Florida who voted for the US President Barack Obama in the last two presidential elections say they are switching sides this time and are supporting Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Trump Has Been Reined In For The Moment

Trump Has Been Reined In For The Moment

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

But Trump is about to announce his candidacy for president in 2024. And it is not clear if Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the present hero of disenchanted Republicans, or Biden, who says he might seek re-election (but will decide in 2023), can checkmate Trump, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

COVID-19: Fans can play, dine with Beckham for charity

COVID-19: Fans can play, dine with Beckham for charity

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

David and wife Victoria join 'All In Challenge' in which athletes and celebrities come up with special fan experiences to raise money for selected charities.

PIX: Kareena, Sonakshi, Deepika's GLAM turn on IIFA green carpet

PIX: Kareena, Sonakshi, Deepika's GLAM turn on IIFA green carpet

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Stars put on their designer best for one of the most high profile award shows of the year.

PIX: Kareena, Hrithik, Madhuri leave for IIFA weekend

PIX: Kareena, Hrithik, Madhuri leave for IIFA weekend

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

The IIFA awards are set to be held in Florida, US this weekend.

PIX: Priyanka, Deepika, Madhuri sizzle on IIFA stage

PIX: Priyanka, Deepika, Madhuri sizzle on IIFA stage

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

The 15th IIFA awards were held in Tampa Bay, Florida over the weekend.

What the US trade body wants from the new govt

What the US trade body wants from the new govt

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

USIBC encourages a dialogue between industry and the two governments to address how a constructive approach can protect Intellectual Property Rights.

Sports Shorts: Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer dies at 85

Sports Shorts: Manchester United owner Malcolm Glazer dies at 85

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Malcolm Glazer, a reclusive self-made billionaire and patriarch of the family that owns the NFL's Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Manchester United soccer club, died on Wednesday, the teams said. He was 85.

PIX: Meet the starry IIFA audience

PIX: Meet the starry IIFA audience

Rediff.com28 Apr 2014

Looking at candid audience pictures.

The HOTTEST Strapless styles at IIFA? VOTE!

The HOTTEST Strapless styles at IIFA? VOTE!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

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Another US general dragged in Patraeus sex scandal

Another US general dragged in Patraeus sex scandal

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

A sex scandal that forced Central Intelligence Agency chief David Patraeus to resign threatens to engulf another top United States general. Investigations have revealed that a Tampa socialite -- Jill Kelly -- sent 'flirtatious emails' to John Allen, the commander of US forces in Afghanistan.

16-year-old Harsimran invited to train at NBA Global Academy

16-year-old Harsimran invited to train at NBA Global Academy

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

The Indian teenager will train at Basketball Australia's Centre of Excellence from November 7-24.

Romney nominated as Republican presidential candidate

Romney nominated as Republican presidential candidate

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

Republican Mitt Romney is all set to challenge incumbent Barack Obama after the party nominated the former Massachusetts governor as its candidate for the presidential elections in November this year.

Exclusive: US Republicans warm up to India as never before

Exclusive: US Republicans warm up to India as never before

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Credit owes in large measure to Indian American Gopal TK Krishna for the Republican Party's amended platform acknowledging India's importance to the US as never before, reports Aziz Haniffa from Washington, DC

Nikki Haley launches blistering attack on President Obama

Nikki Haley launches blistering attack on President Obama

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The hardest part of my job continues to be this federal government, this administration, this president, says South Carolina Governor, Nimrata Randhawa Haley in a prime time speech at GOP Convention. Aziz Haniffa reports.

US: Republican Vishwas More's big week is here

US: Republican Vishwas More's big week is here

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Vishwas More, retired chief engineer of the University of California, Berkeley and Stanford University labs, who proudly proclaims he is 'a life-long Republican', and a veteran of political conventions, will attend his fifth Republican National Convention this week in Tampa, Florida, as an alternate delegate.

Sports Shorts: The Weeknd to perform at 2021 Super Bowl

Sports Shorts: The Weeknd to perform at 2021 Super Bowl

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

Earlier this year, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira took the honors in a halftime show of girl power and Latina strength. Previous performers have included Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Prince and the Rolling Stones.

Patels gift $12 mn to South Florida univ for new college

Patels gift $12 mn to South Florida univ for new college

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Dr Kiran C Patel and Dr Pallavi Patel, both physicians and longtime residents of Tampa, Florida, have donated $12 million to the University of South Florida in a new endowment aimed at creating the Patel College of Global Sustainability, expanding on nearly a decade of world-leading applied research to advance sustainability around the globe and improve the lives of the world's most vulnerable people.

Sikh American creates history at Republican convention

Sikh American creates history at Republican convention

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Ishwar Singh, president of the Sikh Society of Central Florida, created history on Wednesday at the 2012 Republican National Convention in Tampa, becoming the first Sikh American in US history to deliver an invocation at a national party convention.

Indian American slams Obama over policy issues

Indian American slams Obama over policy issues

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

After an impressive speech by Indian American Ranjit Ricky Gill, yet another Indian-origin leader launched a scathing attack on President Barack Obama over a range of policy issues during the ongoing Republican convention in Tampa.

Narayan Murthy receives awards from US university

Narayan Murthy receives awards from US university

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Infosys chief mentor Narayana Murthy has been felicitated with the Global Leadership and Free Enterprise awards by the University of South Florida in recognition of his entrepreneurial spirit.

'Romney will prove to be a great US president'

'Romney will prove to be a great US president'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

A day after being nominated as Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney received praise from former President George W Bush, who expressed belief that the former Massachusetts Governor will prove to be a great president.

CNN mistakenly airs map of Punjab for Nikki Haley

CNN mistakenly airs map of Punjab for Nikki Haley

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

A major American news network mistakenly aired the map of Punjab while announcing that Indian-origin South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley would be a key speaker during the Republican National Convention in Tampa later in August. The CNN made this error in the midst of it covering the shooting incident at a gurudwara in Wisconsin. Haley's parents are from Punjab.

Indian American mother accused of drowning baby

Indian American mother accused of drowning baby

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

A 30-year-old Indian American pharmacist, suffering from postpartum depression, allegedly killed her one-year-old son she hated by drowning him in a bathtub.

US authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for emergency use

US authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for emergency use

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

According to The New York Times, this move means that many highly vulnerable people will begin receiving the vaccine within days. It further called the authorisation by the FDA as a 'historic turning point' as the US death toll from the Wuhan-originated virus nears 300,000.

2012 US presidential polls: Bobby Jindal backs Rick Perry

2012 US presidential polls: Bobby Jindal backs Rick Perry

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is backing Rick Perry for president, a major endorsement for the Texas governor as the campaign for the Republican nomination enters the crucial fall stretch of the primary calendar, CNN reported.

General grounds Pak military delegation in US

General grounds Pak military delegation in US

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

A delegation of senior Pakistani military officials visiting the US was deboarded from a plane, detained, "interrogated and rudely treated" by security officials after one of them made a comment to a flight attendant, prompting the team to head home in protest.

World's smallest drone unveiled

World's smallest drone unveiled

Rediff.com23 May 2011

A Northern California-based aerospace company has unveiled the smallest drone yet that can carry weapons behind enemy lines.

Mumbai's Ponda on US revenue service council

Mumbai's Ponda on US revenue service council

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Ponda is currently director of the firm's tax department, which is among the six finalist law firms nationwide for Chambers USA Awards for Excellence 2010 in Taxation Law.

Obama pledges $8 billion for high speed US rail

Obama pledges $8 billion for high speed US rail

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

The President announced 13 high-speed rail corridors covering 31 states across the country, a measure which will change the face US' transportation sector.

Pallavi Patel in Florida Women's Hall of Fame

Pallavi Patel in Florida Women's Hall of Fame

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Dr Pallavi Patel's selection marks the first time an Indian-American woman has been extended such an honour in Florida, and perhaps anywhere in the United States.

Bollywood Girl in Hollywood

Bollywood Girl in Hollywood

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Meet Joya Nandy Kazi, Hollywood's go-to-choreographer for Indian traditional dance and Bollywood style dance routines.

Sikh musician accuses Disney of racism

Sikh musician accuses Disney of racism

Rediff.com9 Jul 2008

Sukhbir Channa, a 24-year-old Sikh musician, has filed a $1 million class action complaint against Walt Disney World.The lawsuit, filed in the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court in Hillsborough County, Florida, claims that Channa was denied employment despite being qualified for the job because of the 'look problem' a reference to his turban and beard.

AAPI silver jubilee event begins May 9

AAPI silver jubilee event begins May 9

Rediff.com3 May 2007

The American Association of Physicians of Indian origin will host its Silver Jubilee Convention May 9 to May 13 at the Philadelphia Marriott Downtown.

Irma hits Florida with Category 4 force; millions evacuated

Irma hits Florida with Category 4 force; millions evacuated

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Around 1,20,000 Indian-Americans reside across Florida.

Hurricane Michael, 'largest storm to hit region in 100 years' mauls Florida

Hurricane Michael, 'largest storm to hit region in 100 years' mauls Florida

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Hurricane Michael unleashed a furious onslaught on Florida's Panhandle on Wednesday, the record-breaking cyclone tearing apart buildings and submerging houses in floodwaters before taking aim at Georgia and the Carolinas. Michael's 155mph winds at landfall were only 5mph short of category 5 status, making it the strongest storm to strike the United States since Hurricane Andrew ravaged southern Florida in 1992. Florida Governor Rick Scott warned of "unimaginable devastation", saying it would be the worst storm in 100 years.

Spotted: James Blake and Mardy Fish

Spotted: James Blake and Mardy Fish

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Reader Sathish sent us this picture from the USA.