News for '-texas'

Furious techie crashes plane into Texas tax building

Furious techie crashes plane into Texas tax building

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

Furious with the United States tax agency Internal Revenue Service, a software engineer crashed his small plane into a seven-storey building in Texas housing nearly 200 federal tax employees, igniting a raging fire that sent workers running for their lives.

ICC T20 WC: India to lock horns with Pakistan on June 9

ICC T20 WC: India to lock horns with Pakistan on June 9

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

Hosts USA will face Canada in the opening match on June 1, the ICC announced.

PIX: Cricket fever hits an all-time high in Lucknow

PIX: Cricket fever hits an all-time high in Lucknow

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

With over 50,000 ardent fans proudly sporting their Team India jerseys, the atmosphere was electric as they rallied behind skipper Rohit Sharma and his team

What is Elon Musk doing in Beijing?

What is Elon Musk doing in Beijing?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

On a surprise visit to Beijing amid speculation that he may unveil Tesla's autonomous driving technology in the burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market in China, billionaire Elon Musk on Sunday met Chinese Premier Li Qiang and discussed future expansion plans for his automobile.

'We'll come out with policy to prevent pre-determined retirement'

'We'll come out with policy to prevent pre-determined retirement'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The trend of players plying their trade in overseas leagues right after their retirement from international cricket or IPL has irked the board.

Sports Shorts: Pallikal fights her way into Texas Open semis

Sports Shorts: Pallikal fights her way into Texas Open semis

Rediff.com12 Apr 2014

India's top squash player Dipika Pallikal earned a hard fought win over Nicolette Fernandes of Guyana to reach the the semifinals of the $50,000 Texas Open in Houston.

Remember the Texas guy who was once President?

Remember the Texas guy who was once President?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

Former US President George W (Dubya) Bush is clearly enjoying himself after leaving the White House.

'We Know The Power Of Cricket'

'We Know The Power Of Cricket'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'Cricket as a pathway in the US was not something people thought about 10 years ago, even like five years ago.' 'But now that there is a pathway you can see.'

Man who chased down Texas church shooter hailed as hero

Man who chased down Texas church shooter hailed as hero

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

Johnnie Langendorff pursued the heavily armed gunman in a high-speed car chase after the deadly attack, preventing more casualties.

Indian in race for Texas county treasurer's post

Indian in race for Texas county treasurer's post

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

K P George, a financial planner and money manager, is contesting as the treasurer of Fortbend County, a suburb in Houston, Texas. Though he faces no opponents in the Democratic primary, the fight in November will not be easy in the predominantly Republican area.He is not unduly worried. The demography is changing fast. Currently, almost 17 per cent of the population is Asian and the number of Indian families in the area could be about 12,000, he said.

Indian Spelling Bee Champs! What's The Secret Sauce?

Indian Spelling Bee Champs! What's The Secret Sauce?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'The fact that India is multilingual and the kids grow up already bilingual or trilingual so learning another language or learning other spelling patterns is not really that hard.'

Aishwarya, Indian engineer, among 9 killed in mall shooting in US

Aishwarya, Indian engineer, among 9 killed in mall shooting in US

Rediff.com9 May 2023

An Indian engineer was among nine people killed when a gunman opened fire at a crowded mall in Dallas in the US state of Texas, authorities said on Monday.

Texas Instruments opens new campus in Bangalore

Texas Instruments opens new campus in Bangalore

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

Texas Instruments Inc on Friday inaugurated its new campus in Bangalore. The new facility, which houses more than 1,000 employees, covers an area of seven acres.

Verstappen beats Hamilton to Austin sprint race win

Verstappen beats Hamilton to Austin sprint race win

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

Red Bull's triple Formula One world champion Max Verstappen won a US Grand Prix sprint race from pole position on Saturday after an early challenge from Mercedes's Lewis Hamilton.

'Ahlan Modi' Abu Dhabi event scaled down after heavy rains in UAE

'Ahlan Modi' Abu Dhabi event scaled down after heavy rains in UAE

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

It was earlier reported that 60,000 people had already confirmed, via a website set up to register attendees, to attend the event to be attended by only Indian-origin persons.

Infosys to set up subsidiary in Texas

Infosys to set up subsidiary in Texas

Rediff.com8 Apr 2004

Software major Infosys Technologies on Thursday announced the setting up of a US subsidiary, Infosys Consulting Inc.

Many feared dead in Texas fertilizer plant blast, 200 hurt

Many feared dead in Texas fertilizer plant blast, 200 hurt

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

The West Fertilizer Plant is located about 30 km north of Waco, which is observing the 20th anniversary of the deadly confrontation between federal authorities and heavily armed locals. About 76 people were killed in that operation.

Crucial for Hillary to win Ohio, Texas: Bill

Crucial for Hillary to win Ohio, Texas: Bill

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

Hillary Clinton appeared to be losing turf to frontrunner Barack Obama in delegate-rich Ohio and Texas states where her star campaigner and husband Bill Clinton said a defeat would cost her the Democratic presidential nomination.

Texas: Man executed for killing Indian after 9/11

Texas: Man executed for killing Indian after 9/11

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

A 41-year-old man in the United States has been executed for killing a convenience store clerk from India during a shooting spree in 2001. Mark Stroman, a Texas death row inmate, shot at least three men he mistook for 'Arabs' in the weeks after the 9/11 attacks, killing two of them. He was convicted of killing Vasudev Patel, 49, during the attempted robbery of a convenience store near Dallas in October 2001.

Texas, Apax in final lap for Patni pie

Texas, Apax in final lap for Patni pie

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

Sources close to the development said the agreement between one of the private equity partners and the Patni brothers, who jointly hold 29 per cent stake, is expected to be signed next month.

Is Sunday's F1 race weird enough for Austin, Texas?

Is Sunday's F1 race weird enough for Austin, Texas?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

As the Texas capital prepares to host the first Grand Prix in the United States in five years, some in laid-back Austin say this weekend's glamorous race clashes with the city's soul.

Welcome To Dallas Y'll!

Welcome To Dallas Y'll!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Dallas is where JFK was murdered. It is also the home of the Gas Money Garage. And a city where 'big things happen'.

Patni sets up North American BPO hub in Texas

Patni sets up North American BPO hub in Texas

Rediff.com16 Mar 2010

The establishment of the El Paso site follows Patni's recent move to open a nearshore center in Queretaro, Mexico.

Islamic State claims responsibility for Texas attack, first in US

Islamic State claims responsibility for Texas attack, first in US

Rediff.com5 May 2015

IS claimed responsibility for an attack outside an event centre hosting a controversial cartoon contest concerning Prophet Mohammed, its first assault on US soil

Sports Shorts: Pallikal back in top-10 after Texas Open high

Sports Shorts: Pallikal back in top-10 after Texas Open high

Rediff.com5 May 2014

A final appearance at the Texas Open last month has pushed India's top squash player Dipika Pallikal back to the top-10 of the world rankings.

SpaceX's Starship rocket explodes moments after launch

SpaceX's Starship rocket explodes moments after launch

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Minutes after taking off from a launch pad in South Texas, the rocket appears to have exploded above the Gulf of Mexico.

PHOTOS: Grid Girls heat up MotoGP race track in Texas

PHOTOS: Grid Girls heat up MotoGP race track in Texas

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

It takes both the racers as well as these grid girls to scorch the race track during the Grand Prix of the Americas in Austin Texas.

Sports shorts: Pallikal packs off Perry to enter Texas Open final

Sports shorts: Pallikal packs off Perry to enter Texas Open final

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

India's top woman's squash player Dipika Pallikal marched into the biggest final of her career after getting past higher-ranked Madeline Perry from Ireland in the $50,000 Texas Open at the Downtown Club.

Texas Pacific in talks for Air Deccan pie

Texas Pacific in talks for Air Deccan pie

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

The US-based private equity firm Texas Pacific group, among three others, is in talks with country's second largest airline Air Deccan for picking up a minority stake.

1 fatally shot at Texas Southern University housing complex

1 fatally shot at Texas Southern University housing complex

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

One person was killed and another wounded during a shooting on Friday at a Texas Southern University student-housing complex, and the Houston campus has been placed on lockdown, university and police officials said.

Will Rayudu get BCCI nod to play in CPL 2023?

Will Rayudu get BCCI nod to play in CPL 2023?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Ambati Rayudu could become the second player from the country to participate in the Caribbean Premier League.

Texas Power to invest $10 billion in India

Texas Power to invest $10 billion in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2006

To start with, TPG has signed an MoU with Chhattisgarh government for a 1,600 Mw coal-fired plant in the state at an investment of about Rs 6,000 crore.

Why was Hamilton disqualified in US Grand Prix?

Why was Hamilton disqualified in US Grand Prix?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

The governing FIA had reported both drivers to stewards after their cars failed post-race checks

Sikh cop makes history in Texas, to be first to wear turban

Sikh cop makes history in Texas, to be first to wear turban

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Patrol deputy Sandeep Singh Dhaliwal will be allowed to wear the turban and beard.

Want To Steal Samantha's Style?

Want To Steal Samantha's Style?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

The actor's sunglasses double up as her most valuable fashion accessory.

How To Train Spelling Bee Dragons

How To Train Spelling Bee Dragons

Rediff.com31 May 2024

"You can memorize 1000s of words, but what do you do if you get a word that you don't know?"

Texas shooter at Prophet cartoon event had ISIS links

Texas shooter at Prophet cartoon event had ISIS links

Rediff.com5 May 2015

One of the two gunmen, who were shot dead by police after they opened fire outside an event centre hosting a controversial cartoon contest in the US state of Texas, was linked to the dreaded Islamic State terror outfit.

2 Indian vaccine makers sitting on stockpile of 250mn Covid doses

2 Indian vaccine makers sitting on stockpile of 250mn Covid doses

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

According to respective company sources, Biological E is holding 200 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax while Bharat Biotech is sitting on a stockpile of 50 million doses of Covaxin.

Texas plumber, whose Ford ended up as ISIS war machine, sues dealer

Texas plumber, whose Ford ended up as ISIS war machine, sues dealer

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

A plumbing company in the American state of Texas has sued a Ford dealership in Houston for over $1 million (Rs 1.68 crore) after Islamic State terrorists were seen using his old truck, thousands of kilometres away in strife-torn Syria.