University Of Pennsylvania

Rediff.com » News » University Of Pennsylvania

News for University Of Pennsylvania

News
Business
Movies
Sports

Joe Biden names Indian-American Kamala Harris as running mate

In a major breakthrough for Indian-Americans in United States politics, Joe Biden has picked Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate to woo the Black voters and the influential Indian diaspora......

Kamala Harris: The inspiring story of many firsts

Indian-origin Senator Kamala Devi Harris scripted history when she became the first Black woman to be appointed as running mate by Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in the November......

Jaipur's Jaadugar vanquishes the MBA. For now

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.Illustration:......

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

As many as 17 United States states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's new visa policy for international students, calling it a "cruel, abrupt, and......

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

'It is never easy to run a campaign as a woman, particularly a minority woman, especially when you are bucking the establishment.' My entire campaign is an act of resistance.'P Rajendran reports......

How India can woo firms leaving China

Nomura Group Study found that in 2019, out of the fifty-six companies which shifted their production out of China, only three of these invested in India; while 26 went to Vietnam, 11 to Taiwan, and......

How COVID-19 could change India's political economy

'While the poor have little say in shaping India's intellectual or public discourse, they do have a significant role in deciding political outcomes,' points out Roshan Kishore. IMAGE: Indians walk......

How Shreyas Shibulal plans to disrupt EV space

Lightning Logistics, Shreyas Shibulal's start-up, rents out electric scooters along with the riders for last mile delivery.Bibhu Ranjan Mishra reports. IMAGE: Shreyas Shibulal. Photograph: Kind......

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

A top Indian diaspora think tank has urged the United States Senate to pass a pending bill that removes country cap on issuing of green cards or legal permanent residency, the absence of which, it......

Massive H-1B denial rates for Indian IT companies under Trump

The denial rate jumped from 4% to 41% for Tech Mahindra, from 6% to 34% for TCS, from 7% to 53% for Wipro and from just 2% to 45% for Infosys.Lalit K Jha/PTI reports from Washington, DC.......

'I was hopeless in Maths'

'My Maths teacher, Mrs Barucha, hated me. She would come to class and because my name was Azmi, I would be the first on the roll call. She would say 'Azmi Shabana', I would say 'Present' and then......

The beautiful story of Lady Ganga

With her final act, paddleboarding from Rishikesh to Varanasi during the last months of her battle with cancer, Michele Baldwin fought for the promise of life. Filmmaker Frederic Lumiere tells......

Golfing great Arnold Palmer dies at 87

IMAGE: Arnold Palmer gestures after hitting a drive to begin the 2007 Masters golf tournament on the first tee at the Augusta National Golf Club in Augusta, Georgia, US on April 5, 2007.......

The Muhammad Ali tribute you MUST read!

'Every Ali obituary I read made the point that he 'transcended his sport' -- a reference to the many battles he fought with America even as he fought in America.''What the obituaries leave out is......

Who will win USOC honours? Serena Williams or Simone Biles

IMAGE: USA's Serena Williams. Photograph: Grant Lamos IV/Getty Images Serena Williams, Simone Biles and Ted Ligety were among the finalists for United States Olympic Committee (USOC) male and......

Sim Bhullar, a man of superlatives

Simanta Roy looks beyond Sim Bhullar’s 7’5” tall, 360-pound frame to the first player of Indian descent to play in the high-profile NBA. FIRST PUBLISHED IN INDIA ABROAD......

Web results for University Of Pennsylvania

Russia's vaccine dash concerns experts

By James Paton and John LauermanRussia’s decision to approve a coronavirus shot before crucial tests have shown it’s safe and effective raises... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/russias-rush-for-covid-19-inoculations-could-frustrate-vaccine-efforts-elsewhere/articleshow/77570537.cms

Joe Biden names Indian-American Kamala Harris as running mate

In a major breakthrough for Indian-Americans in United States politics, Joe Biden has picked Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate to woo the... ...

http://www.rediff.com/news/report/joe-biden-selects-kamala-harris-as-his-running-mate/20200812.htm

Another big blow to H-1B visa holders

In another huge blow to Indian IT professionals eyeing the US job market, President Donald Trump has signed an executive order asking federal... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/visa-and-immigration/donald-trump-signs-executive-order-against-hiring-h-1b-visa-holders-for-federal-contracts/articleshow/77346412.cms

Online LSAT-India 2020 exam results in mid-August, says JGLS

The test, owned and administered by Law School Admission Council (LSAC) Pennsylvania USA, was successfully conducted in India by their affiliate... ...

https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/current-affairs/online-lsat-india-2020-exam-resultsmid-august-says-jgls_14087121.html

Covid threatens luster of superstar cities

Cities are remarkably resilient. They have risen from the ashes after being carpet-bombed and hit with nuclear weapons. “If you think about... ...

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/coronavirus-threatens-the-luster-of-superstar-cities/articleshow/77095536.cms

See All