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Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

Political analysts believe that an aggressive Harris, 55, will easily prevail over Pence, 61, during the only vice-presidential debate and help her running mate Joe Biden, 77, to widen his lead over Trump, 74.

So, who's the mom?

So, who's the mom?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Kaylan Mahomes, a resident of Indianapolis, US, posted a selfie of her twin and her mom, which has left the world scratching their heads.

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective

Moderna says its COVID-19 vaccine is 94.5% effective

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Cambridge, Massachusetts-based Moderna's announcement comes just a week after Pfizer and Biontech said their COVID-19 vaccine candidate was found to be more than 90 per cent effective in preventing COVID-19 in participants.

Whoever wins POTUS race could create history

Whoever wins POTUS race could create history

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Rediff.com takes a look at the candidates from both parties and how they would remake history if elected as the American President.

Osaka 'a Jesse Owens of Japan' for racial injustice stand

Osaka 'a Jesse Owens of Japan' for racial injustice stand

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Osaka's focus has been on racial injustice over the last few months, the 23-year-old has long been a symbol for change in Japan.

Why Right vehemently targets Left

Why Right vehemently targets Left

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The Right needs an apparently potent and dangerous foe to keep its own followers in line. If they lower their guard, the insidious enemy may creep in, argues Amulya Ganguli.

Gandhi among Obama's heroes, says US

Gandhi among Obama's heroes, says US

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr are among the heroes of United States President Barack Obama, a senior Obama administration official has said. "Barack Obama, first African-American president and a student of those principles, identifies Gandhi's autobiography and Taylor Branch's terrific three-part biography of King, as works that helped shape him," Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Robert Blake said.

Indian American pharmacist shot dead in New Jersey

Indian American pharmacist shot dead in New Jersey

Rediff.com30 Apr 2011

An Indian-American pharmacy owner in Trenton, New Jersey, was shot dead allegedly by a teenager after he refused to give a medicine to the boy without a valid prescription. Arjun Reddy Dyapa, 52, owner of Brunswick Avenue Pharmacy in Broad Street, was shot in the chest and brought dead.Eye witnesses said a teenage African-American with dreadlocks showed up at the counter and demanded a medicine without producing a valid prescription issued by a physician.

Taxes, email scandal and more. What happened when Clinton and Trump sparred

Taxes, email scandal and more. What happened when Clinton and Trump sparred

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

The highly anticipated matchup between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump finally happened, and it didn't disappoint. Here are all the highlights from the first presidential debate.

Trump suspends immigration into US for 60 days to protect workers

Trump suspends immigration into US for 60 days to protect workers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Describing it as 'a very powerful order' Trump told reporters during his daily news briefing at the White House on Wednesday that he signed the order to protect American workers' jobs in an economy pummelled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

I have a track record of innovation: Kamala Harris

I have a track record of innovation: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

For San Francisco District Attorney Kamala Devi Harris -- the first African-American and the first Indian-American to do so, who is seeking to create history by becoming California's first lady -- her mother is her mentor.

Congressman wants USAID chief Rajiv Shah demoted

Congressman wants USAID chief Rajiv Shah demoted

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

A powerful Republican Congressman has asked Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to demote United States Agency for International Development administrator Rajiv Shah, the co-coordinator of the US Government relief operations in Haiti, for not having enough African-American on his staff.

Kamla Harris wins Democrats' attorney general race

Kamla Harris wins Democrats' attorney general race

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

Eminent Indian American activist Kamla Harris has won the Democratic Party nomination for California attorney general, giving her a chance to become the first woman to hold the office if she emerges victorious in the November race.

Kamala's VP nomination not a surprise: Delhi uncle

Kamala's VP nomination not a surprise: Delhi uncle

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Gopalan Balachandran, Harris' maternal uncle, said she will script many firsts if she wins and expressed the hope her top-level position will give Indians in the US "greater access" in interacting with the US administration.

Commentator fired for Venus 'guerilla' remark suing ESPN

Commentator fired for Venus 'guerilla' remark suing ESPN

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Adler, who has since apologised for how he spoke about Williams, has maintained that he was describing the African-American 13th seed's aggressive style of charging as the "guerilla effect" and not comparing her to a "gorilla."

Measure success by the obstacles you overcome

Measure success by the obstacles you overcome

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

14-year-old Salam Siddiqui on why he finds Mae Jemison, the first African American woman to go to outer space, inspiring

We found our nerve to return to normalcy

We found our nerve to return to normalcy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

'This is not a government that will be an ally to supremacist ideology or strongman politics anymore, here or anywhere else,' asserts Suleman Din.

Ishant in trouble as Sammy seeks apology for racist nickname

Ishant in trouble as Sammy seeks apology for racist nickname

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

An old social media post by India pacer Ishant Sharma lent credence to former West Indies captain Darren Sammy's allegation that a racist nickname was used to address him during his IPL stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad for which he is now demanding an apology. The two-time T20 World Cup-winning West Indies captain, while commenting on the protests over African-American George Floyd's death in the US, had spoken about being called 'Kalu' while he was in India.

PIX: Trump leaves White House without welcoming Biden

PIX: Trump leaves White House without welcoming Biden

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Donald Trump, known for his unpredictable leadership style, divisive rhetoric targeting both allies and opponents, and the only US president to be impeached twice, left the White House on Wednesday with a tainted legacy never seen before in American political history.

'Honoured' Joe Biden wins White House race

'Honoured' Joe Biden wins White House race

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

The 77-year-old former US vice president will become the 46th president of the United States, CNN reported, after a victory in Pennsylvania, the state where he was born put him over the 270 electoral votes needed to win.

Ex-marine behind Baton Rouge shooting that left 3 cops dead

Ex-marine behind Baton Rouge shooting that left 3 cops dead

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The gunman, identified as 29-year-old Gavin Eugene Long, dressed in black and armed with a rifle, shot the police officers in an "ambush-style" attack on Sunday.

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Diamonds are Forever. So is Sean Connery.

'Indian politicians are very impressive'

'Indian politicians are very impressive'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

'It just makes terrorism all the more real, to actually see the bullet holes.' A delegation of young American politicians experience India.

From the sports arenas to the political battlefield

From the sports arenas to the political battlefield

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Right from the great Muhammad Ali, who was an influential figure during the African-American Civil Rights Movement to Cte d'Ivoire footballer Didier Drogba, who had a major hand in bringing peace to his country, sports personalities across the world have always played huge roles in social and geopolitical movements. The scenario is no different in India, as a lot of sporting stars have taken the political plunge. Take a look at the sports personalities contesting in elections 2019.

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Tiger Woods suffers serious leg injuries in car accident

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Woods suffered serious injuries to both legs in Tuesday's wreck and was initially listed in serious but stable condition, Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby told reporters. CNN reported Woods sustained compound fractures to his legs.

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Pence, Harris all set for US vice-presidential debate

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Political analysts believe that an aggressive Harris, 55, who aspires to be the first woman vice-president in history, will easily prevail over Pence, 61, during the only vice-presidential debate and help Biden, 77, to widen his lead over Trump, 74.

New Moon: Bad reviews but great opening

New Moon: Bad reviews but great opening

Rediff.com20 Nov 2009

The Twilight Saga: New Moon could easily dislodge the reigning champion 2012 at the box office worldwide and perhaps earn as much as $200 million over the weekend.

US accounts for over 1/4th of global COVID-19 deaths

US accounts for over 1/4th of global COVID-19 deaths

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Despite accounting for the largest number of fatalities, the death rate, however, in the US is much lower than other countries.

Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison passes away

Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison passes away

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The author of 11 novels, she won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1993, having published her first novel, The Bluest Eye, in 1970.

Trump suspends H-1B, other visas till year end

Trump suspends H-1B, other visas till year end

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The proclamation that comes into effect on June 24, is expected to impact a large number of Indian IT professionals and several American and Indian companies who were issued H-1B visas by the US government for the fiscal year 2021 beginning October 1.

'Must understand Trump supporters and their issues'

'Must understand Trump supporters and their issues'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'There are voters that may only come out to vote for him because he's speaking to their issues and they may not be Democrat or Republican'

Angelina Jolie as Cleopatra causes race row

Angelina Jolie as Cleopatra causes race row

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The casting has angered members of the African who say the role should have gone to a black actress.

View: Obama can still redeem his presidency

View: Obama can still redeem his presidency

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

India should continue with its cautious approach toward Washington as the coming year will find Obama being even more obsessed with his domestic agenda than he has been so far, writes Harsh V Pant.

US radio host: Indians are 'slumdogs'

US radio host: Indians are 'slumdogs'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

US talk show host and conservative political commentator Rush Limbaugh recently insulted India and Indians, calling those who take outsourced jobs from America 'slumdogs'.

The Princess And The Frog is a must watch

The Princess And The Frog is a must watch

Rediff.com11 Dec 2009

While James Cameron's Avatar is expected to be one of the biggest hits of the year, one should not be surprised if Princess And The Frog is close behind it.

US: Indian Republicans hail GOP chair Steele

US: Indian Republicans hail GOP chair Steele

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Indian-American Republicans hailed former Maryland lieutenant governor Michael Steele's election as the first African-American national chairman of the Republican Party and predicted that he would reverse the GOP's hard right drift and move it back to the centre.

Gandhi never won a Nobel, his followers do

Gandhi never won a Nobel, his followers do

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

Although Mahatma Gandhi was not awarded the Nobel Peace Prize but the coveted honour has gone to several individuals who believed in and propagated the Gandhian philosophy of peace and non-violence globally.

Pix: The most sensational looks from Oscars' red carpet

Pix: The most sensational looks from Oscars' red carpet

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Looking back at some of the iconic fashion moments.

US: Plot to kill Barack Obama foiled, 2 arrested

US: Plot to kill Barack Obama foiled, 2 arrested

Rediff.com28 Oct 2008

US authorities have foiled a plot to assassinate White House frontrunner Barack Obama, arresting two white supremacists planning a "killing spree", targeting over 100 Afro-Americans, including the Democrat who aspires to be the country's first African-American president.