News for '-us-city'

BIZZARE! US man marries his smartphone

BIZZARE! US man marries his smartphone

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

"My smartphone has been my longest relationship. We connect with our phones on so many emotional levels. We look to it for solace, to calm us down, to put us to sleep, to ease our minds," Aaron said in a YouTube video.

Germany will bid to host 2024 Olympic Games

Germany will bid to host 2024 Olympic Games

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Germany is to bid to host the 2024 Summer Games in Berlin or Hamburg, the country's Olympic sports confederation (DOSB) said on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: Protests erupt in NYC to decry police brutality

PHOTOS: Protests erupt in NYC to decry police brutality

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Hundreds of people marched through Times Square in New York City to protest the deaths this week of Philando Castile and Alton.

San Francisco makes health warning on mobiles must

San Francisco makes health warning on mobiles must

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

San Francisco has passed a legislation that could see cell phone shops in the city displaying health warning labels prominently showing the radio-wave emission levels of various different models they sell from next year, the media reported.

What the odd-even scheme achieved

What the odd-even scheme achieved

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Load of particulates and nitrous oxides from cars reduced by about 40%.

Snoop Dogg on a mission in Augusta to make golf cool

Snoop Dogg on a mission in Augusta to make golf cool

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Rapper Snoop Dogg this week said that while the US Masters may be the most prestigious tournament in golf, it suffers from a coolness deficit, something he plans to change when he brings his brand of "hip hop flavor" to the staid tournament.

US ready to thwart Mumbai-type attacks: Official

US ready to thwart Mumbai-type attacks: Official

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Learning lessons from the Mumbai terror strikes, the Obama administration has taken several steps in intelligence gathering and security infrastructure to thwart any similar attack on a major US city, according to a top official.

City's Aguero to join Independiente after World Cup

City's Aguero to join Independiente after World Cup

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

Argentina striker Sergio Aguero said on Thursday that he will leave ManchesterCity to return home to his first club Independiente after his contract expires following the 2018 World Cup.

US office-goers spend 92 yrs waiting for elevator

US office-goers spend 92 yrs waiting for elevator

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

The study said the cumulative time that office workers across the 16 cities spent in the last 12 months waiting for elevators totalled 92 years, describing it as 'onerous'.

Afghan arrested for plotting terror attacks in US

Afghan arrested for plotting terror attacks in US

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

An Afghan national, arrested for allegedly plotting Mumbai-type attacks on US cities, has been indicted by a New York court for conspiracy to use weapons of mass destruction.

Indian BPO companies create jobs in US, too

Indian BPO companies create jobs in US, too

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Firstsource was perhaps the first BPO that set shop in the US city of Buffalo in 2004 with 287 employees.

'Tendulkar and Warne's Legends T20 league could be risky'

'Tendulkar and Warne's Legends T20 league could be risky'

Rediff.com16 May 2015

The Twenty20 league mooted by Indian batting legend Sachin Tendulkar and spin champion Shane Warne could be a risky proposition.

Jet seeks to 'enhance presence' in US market

Jet seeks to 'enhance presence' in US market

Rediff.com12 Apr 2015

would also take on board its strategic investment partner Etihad

Want maximum 'likes' on your Facebook photo? Post on weekdays

Want maximum 'likes' on your Facebook photo? Post on weekdays

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

People mostly respond to social media posts during weekdays.

'Modi has rock star status'

'Modi has rock star status'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

'While Modi is undoubtedly the star of the show, the online sphere has found in Modi the champion to re-engineer what it means to support the right.'

Modi to speak at Stanford, visit Silicon Valley in September end

Modi to speak at Stanford, visit Silicon Valley in September end

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a high-level summit on sustainable development hosted by the United Nations on September 25 and will also travel to San Francisco during his United States visit, becoming the fourth Indian premier to visit America's West Coast.

Citi cuts down staff's severance package

Citi cuts down staff's severance package

Rediff.com2 Dec 2008

Besides, the Vikram Pandit-led bank has hinted at further job cuts in the coming days, after already having cut down or announced plans to bring down its workforce to below 3,00,000 employees from more than 3,75,000 at the end of 2007. In an internal mail to all its employees in the US, Citi's human resources head Paul McKinnon said on Monday that it would eliminate some 'supplemental severance payment' for the employees with 10 or more years of service.

Yoga Day celebrations at UN to be broadcast at Times Square

Yoga Day celebrations at UN to be broadcast at Times Square

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

The UN will commemorate the inaugural International Yoga Day on June 21 with UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon.

Kejriwal releases statehood draft bill, to meet PM

Kejriwal releases statehood draft bill, to meet PM

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Opening another potential flashpoint with the Centre, the Aam Aadami Party government on Wednesday released a draft bill on full statehood to Delhi, seeking to bring police, land and bureaucracy under its control, and invited suggestions from the public till June 30.

Las Vegas declares September 10 as Anupam Kher Day

Las Vegas declares September 10 as Anupam Kher Day

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Anupam Kher was presented with the Certificate of Excellence in Las Vegas by Nevada Senator Ruben Kihuen.

London more attractive than US: Mayor

London more attractive than US: Mayor

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

The city of London has sought increased investments from Indian companies especially from medium and small-size businesses. The mayor, who is leading an 80-strong delegation of 'business ambassadors' to India on a six-day visit from Sunday, told newsmen, "we want more and more medium andsmall-size businesses from India to invest in London."

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Rediff.com brings a preview of the main matches coming up this weekend in the English Premier League.

Swami Ramdev raises funds in US for university

Swami Ramdev raises funds in US for university

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Ramdev is the founder of the Divya Yog Mandir Trust and the Patanjali Yogpeeth in Hardwar in Uttarakhand in India. He conducts monthly yoga camps and gives TV shows in India.

'Someone was trying to imitate me'

'Someone was trying to imitate me'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The singer complains there aren't many good-looking male stars around to do justice to a good voice.

Amjad Ali Khan honoured in US

Amjad Ali Khan honoured in US

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Tulsa is the third US city to confer honourary citizenship on the Sarod legend. Houston and Nashville had made him their citizen in 1997. In 1984, Massachusetts had declared April 20 as Amjad Ali Khan Day.

Game On! Tendulkar, Warne share Legends T20 blueprint with ICC

Game On! Tendulkar, Warne share Legends T20 blueprint with ICC

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Sachin Tendulkar and Shane Warne met with ICC Chief Executive Dave Richardson at the global body's headquarters in Dubai on Wednesday to discuss their ambitious Legends T20 cricket League, proposed to be held in the United States in August-September.

Trump calls protests against him 'Very Unfair'

Trump calls protests against him 'Very Unfair'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Fresh protests erupted in several United States cities for a second night as coast to coast demonstrations witnessed thousands of people filling the streets, including at the White House and outside Trump's properties.

June 21 may soon be Yoga Day in NYC

June 21 may soon be Yoga Day in NYC

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

A resolution has been tabled in the New York City Council to recognise June 21 as 'World Yoga Day' in New York in line with the United Nations' decision to commemorate the day annually.

Now 'fly' over cities with Microsoft

Now 'fly' over cities with Microsoft

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

Known as Virtual Earth 3D, this new technology lets users view a three-dimensional map of, initially, 15 US cities when they use 'Live Search,' the Newsweek said.

Indian couple's bodies found in their Texas home

Indian couple's bodies found in their Texas home

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The two bodies found in a house in Texas were on Friday identified as those of the parents of a 10-year-old Indian-origin boy who was found dead in a bathtub in January, a death for which the mother was charged with murder.

Indian cabbie returns wallet with nearly $6000

Indian cabbie returns wallet with nearly $6000

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

"Everybody has different opinions, different beliefs. I just believe if it is not my money, I don't want it. I just want to live a clean and peaceful life," he said.

Their flood vs Our flood

Their flood vs Our flood

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

Darryl D' Monte, the distinguished enviromental journalist, discusses how the media covers floods in Mumbai or Texas, but ignores Assam or Bangladesh.

International drug ring busted

International drug ring busted

Rediff.com21 Apr 2005

India is the second largest market for Facebook

India is the second largest market for Facebook

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

About 15 lakh small and medium businesses from India are using Facebook to reach out to customers.

It costs one hour of work to buy a burger

It costs one hour of work to buy a burger

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

One needs to sweat it out for 59 minutes to earn Rs 59 to buy a large-sized 'Big Mac' burger from the McDonald's outlet in Delhi, a latest study says.

Mourners mark September 11 anniversary

Mourners mark September 11 anniversary

Rediff.com11 Sep 2005

Mourners worldwide mark fourth anniversary of September 11 attacks

Missile batteries deployed in US

Missile batteries deployed in US

Rediff.com24 Dec 2003

Pak intelligence helps in terror hunt

Pak intelligence helps in terror hunt

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

Many of the suspects allegedly have links with Osama bin Laden's Al Qaeda.