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Muslim girl booted from school bus for hijab in US

Muslim girl booted from school bus for hijab in US

Rediff.com15 Jan 2017

Janna Bakeer, a girl who attends Timpview High School in Provo City, Utah, tried to ride a bus home when the bus driver used the bus's intercom system and said, "Hey you with the blue hair thingie, get off the bus, you don't belong here," according Randall Spencer, the family's lawyer.

The coolest drone photos of 2016

The coolest drone photos of 2016

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

The drone photography community Dronestagram released a collection of their favourite drone photography of the year.

Survivors gather at Pearl Harbour, 75 years later

Survivors gather at Pearl Harbour, 75 years later

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

Thousands observed a moment of silence and watched jets streak across the clear blue sky at a ceremony at Pearl Harbor marking the 75th anniversary of the attack that plunged the United States into World War II and left more than 2,400 service people dead.

196 countries in 2 years: Will Cassie make a world record?

196 countries in 2 years: Will Cassie make a world record?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2016

Twenty-seven-year-old Cassandra De Pecol has just 15 countries remaining to complete her mission.

US: 4-year-old shoots, kills younger brother

US: 4-year-old shoots, kills younger brother

Rediff.com1 May 2014

A four-year-old boy in the United States has accidentally shot and killed his 19-month-old brother with a handgun, the fifth such tragic incident in the country within a month involving children.

Toddler shot by three-year-old sister in US

Toddler shot by three-year-old sister in US

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

A three-year-old girl in the US accidentally shot her two-year-old brother with a rifle, the fourth such incident in the country this month involving children.

15 Indian-American students qualify for Spelling Bee semis

15 Indian-American students qualify for Spelling Bee semis

Rediff.com30 May 2013

A total of 15 Indian-American students, including six girls, have made it to the national Spelling Bee semifinals, making it almost one-third of the total 42 candidates who have qualified.

'Stench' of Nassar scandal will dog USA Gymnastics for years

'Stench' of Nassar scandal will dog USA Gymnastics for years

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

The scandal stemming from longtime USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar's sexual abuse of young female athletes could take a financial toll on the sports federation for years, sponsorship executives said.

The most dangerous stunt ever!

The most dangerous stunt ever!

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Extreme sports legend Dean Potter died attempting parachute jump in Yosemite.

Senators urge Kerry to press India on trade during visit

Senators urge Kerry to press India on trade during visit

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Kerry is scheduled to head to India later this month for the fourth annual US-India Strategic Dialogue.

What are Priyanka's plans after her wedding?

What are Priyanka's plans after her wedding?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Will Priyanka start a family? Or does she have some career aces up her sleeve? Longtime Rediff.com contributor Aseem Chhabra, author of

Tiger Woods is done for 2015

Tiger Woods is done for 2015

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Tiger Woods has back surgery, out for rest of 2015.

Astronomy Photographer of the Year: The winning images

Astronomy Photographer of the Year: The winning images

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

If you want to look at nice space pictures, then we'd highly recommend the Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition. The UK's Royal Observatory Greenwich has chosen the winners of its 2018 Astronomy Photographer of the Year competition, which honours photography of the cosmos across multiple categories, such as "People and Space," "Aurorae," and "Galaxies." The top prize was awarded to American photographer Brad Goldpaint, whose photo "Transport the Soul" captures Moab, Utah, with a photographer, rock formations, Andromeda and the Milky Way. This year's competition received over 4,200 entries from 91 countries around the world.

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Inside the governors' reception hosted by Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna -- a first in more than 15 years.

93 Punjabi illegal entrants languish in US jails

93 Punjabi illegal entrants languish in US jails

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

'The Punjab government should initiate proper implementation of the Punjab Prevention of Human Smuggling Bill to save youth from fraudulent travel agents and the human trafficking mafia.'

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.

Stunning winners of National Geographic's nature photography competition

Stunning winners of National Geographic's nature photography competition

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

National Geographic was kind enough to let us display the winning images and honourable mentions from the four categories: Wildlife, Landscapes, Aerials, and Underwater.

Warren Buffett pays $5.6 bn for Vegas utility

Warren Buffett pays $5.6 bn for Vegas utility

Rediff.com30 May 2013

This is yet another large energy deal for Warren Buffett in the western United States.

National Geographic's Photographer of the Year Pix

National Geographic's Photographer of the Year Pix

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

The competition for the 'Oscars' in the photography world is heating up in the National Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year contest. Entries have been a mixture of breathtaking beauty, magical wildlife moments captured from around the world and amazing aerial views offering us a different perspective of our world. The Grand Prize Winner will receive $7,500, publication in National Geographic Magazine, and a feature on National Geographic's Instagram account. Here's our third feature showcasing the best images of Mother Nature.

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

India is all set for a mega Yoga event on June 21. But before that watch these Yoga moves played out in the most 'out there' of locations.

Sports Shorts: Man jailed for racially charged attack on Man City's Sterling

Sports Shorts: Man jailed for racially charged attack on Man City's Sterling

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

The Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court heard that the attacker, Karl Anderson, had 25 convictions for 37 offences, including football-related violence, the BBC reported. The 29-year-old will pay a 100 pound ($134) fine.

There is no stop to the national anthem controversy in the US...

There is no stop to the national anthem controversy in the US...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Trump trying to divide us, cries NBA star LeBron James even as Cowboys, Cardinals link arms amid anthem protests

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

Sports Shorts: Nike panned after basketball star's shoe splits

Sports Shorts: Nike panned after basketball star's shoe splits

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

10 celebs who practice what they preach

10 celebs who practice what they preach

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Today is World Environment Day; apt then we look at what contribution some of the best-looking people we feature on our pages make to it!

The designer who dressed Michelle Obama

The designer who dressed Michelle Obama

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

Bibhu Mohapatra from Odisha gave up a degree in economics to design clothes and hasn't looked back.

It's all about women power! Anti-Trump protests go global

It's all about women power! Anti-Trump protests go global

Rediff.com22 Jan 2017

Wearing pink, pointy-eared hats to mock the new US president, throngs of protesters descended on the US capital and other cities around the globe to show Donald Trump they won't be silent over the next four years.

Get out! There's a wonderful world out there

Get out! There's a wonderful world out there

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Amazing photography can leave you speechless. We were left without any words when we came across the finalists of the 14th annual Smithsonian Magazine 2016 Photo Contest. Out of 48,000 submissions from photographers in 146 countries, Smithsonian Magazine chose 70 striking finalists in their 14th Annual Photo Contest. Now, it's up to the public to pick a winner.

A maniac with a gun, a life lost in vain

A maniac with a gun, a life lost in vain

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Robbed of prey as people fled, Omar Perez came marching back and shot bullet after bullet into Prudhvi Raj Kandepi's head, thus ensuring that a man he had never met before, known nothing of, would never get up again.

Stunning images of the month: May

Stunning images of the month: May

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

We present some of the best photographs clicked across the globe in the month of May.

Donald trumps Clinton in US presidential polls

Donald trumps Clinton in US presidential polls

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The billionaire businessman beat his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States.

'India will feel impact of future financial crisis more than in 2008'

'India will feel impact of future financial crisis more than in 2008'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'I can confidently say there will be another financial crisis soon enough, and probably more than one global crisis within the next century, given the increasingly integrated nature of the global economy.'

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

Born again!

Born again!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The Triumph Bonneville Street Twin has never been about exploring your bloodlust at the top-end. Hit the open road, open the taps and the Street doesn't hold back, says Ravi Ved.

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News: It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Here's this week's collection of the world's craziest and funniest stories from around the world.

Football Briefs: 'Ronaldo will retire at Real Madrid'

Football Briefs: 'Ronaldo will retire at Real Madrid'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

'I don't want to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali'

'I don't want to work with Sanjay Leela Bhansali'

Rediff.com8 May 2018

'You don't need a godfather to protect you from dangers of Bollywood because nobody will.'

'I want to be a Priyanka Chopra in reverse'

'I want to be a Priyanka Chopra in reverse'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'I want to go back to India after my success here.'

Top 12 motorcycle movies you must watch

Top 12 motorcycle movies you must watch

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

From the classic to the contemporary, Juie Merchant takes a pick!

Paris attacks investigation: Latest developments

Paris attacks investigation: Latest developments

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Five days after deadly attacks in Paris, which claimed 129 lives, details are emerging about the identities of the men who carried out the attacks