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US COVID-19 toll surpasses that of China, higher than 9/11 deaths

US COVID-19 toll surpasses that of China, higher than 9/11 deaths

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

According to the Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Centre, more than 4,000 people in the US have died due to COVID-19 and nearly 190,000 have been infected by it.

NRI gets US stem cell award

NRI gets US stem cell award

Rediff.com14 May 2005

Tennis round-up: Bacsinszky out of US Open with hand injury

Tennis round-up: Bacsinszky out of US Open with hand injury

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

India's Leander Paes and his German partner Alexander Zverev went down to the Spanish duo of Feliciano Lopez and Marc Lopez in a men's doubles first round match to bow out of the Cincinnati Open.

Why desis supported Trumpism

Why desis supported Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

In this moment there has to be honest acknowledgement of how so many in our community willingly voted for another four years of Trump, based on the morally flimsiest of reasons, points out Suleman Din.

Rajan given Best Central Bank Governor award by Euromoney

Rajan given Best Central Bank Governor award by Euromoney

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

In January 2003, the American Finance Association awarded Rajan the inaugural Fischer Black Prize for the best finance researcher under the age of 40.

Senate confirms Kenneth Juster as US ambassador to India

Senate confirms Kenneth Juster as US ambassador to India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Juster, 62, is an old India hand who played a key role in the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

How to deal with the Aziz Ansari #MeToo accusation: The essential guide

How to deal with the Aziz Ansari #MeToo accusation: The essential guide

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Experts who work on race and gender issues have now put together a syllabus for desis.

Received Both Doses? Be Careful Please

Received Both Doses? Be Careful Please

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'You will still want to take all the necessary precautions, which is the right thing to do.'

The billionaires' realty broker

The billionaires' realty broker

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

In photos: Reliving the Apollo 11 Moon Landing

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

Fifty years ago on July 20, 1969 with these words American astronauts Neil Armstrong, Michael Collins, and Edwin "Buzz" E Aldrin made history by becoming the first human beings to set foot on another world -- the moon. It was an event that was watched by millions on television and one that remains etched in all our memories. Collected here are 17 images of that historic mission, a "giant leap for mankind".

'Each man had purely political goals, and they both achieved them'

'Each man had purely political goals, and they both achieved them'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

'The biggest takeaway is that the US-India relationship, which has sputtered a bit in recent months, enjoyed a big boost.'

Castro's granddaughter a US citizen

Castro's granddaughter a US citizen

Rediff.com17 Dec 2004

Alina 'Mumin' Salgado, 26, took the oath of allegiance on Wednesday on Wednesday.

Sports Shorts: NBA star Curry to meet with NASA over Moon landing doubts

Sports Shorts: NBA star Curry to meet with NASA over Moon landing doubts

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Paes-Hingis lift US Open mixed doubles title

Paes-Hingis lift US Open mixed doubles title

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Entering their third Grand Slam final of the year, Leander Paes and Martina Hingis continued their golden run as mixed doubles pair as they beat Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Sam Querrey 6-4, 3-6, 10-7 to win the U.S. Open Mixed Doubles title at the Louis Armstrong stadium on Friday.

Obama cites desi techie's case to push for immigration reform

Obama cites desi techie's case to push for immigration reform

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Vallabhaneni, founder and chief executive officer, Luminix, had to wait for 12 years before getting a Green Card.

US Open leading men cheering for a Serena Grand Slam

US Open leading men cheering for a Serena Grand Slam

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Serena Williams is on the brink of the grandest achievement in tennis, the single season Grand Slam, and even the leading men at the US Open championships starting on Monday are cheering her on.

Diabetes gene found

Diabetes gene found

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

The gene called PTPN1 (Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase N1), is found on the human chromosome 20, which has long been targeted by investigators as a likely site for diabetes genes.

Greene suffers shock 100m defeat

Greene suffers shock 100m defeat

Rediff.com23 May 2005

What kind of genius loses a billion dollars: Clinton

What kind of genius loses a billion dollars: Clinton

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton on Monday took a dig at the tax return expose of her Republican rival Donald Trump by questioning his business credentials.

Indian ambassador visits Microsoft, Starbucks office in California

Indian ambassador visits Microsoft, Starbucks office in California

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Indian Ambassador to United States S Jaishankar listened to the concerns raised by Indian Americans during his first visit West Coast. He also visited leading corporations like Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon, and Starbucks during his trip. Ritu Jha reports.

Sikh man confused as 'Muslim with sword' in US

Sikh man confused as 'Muslim with sword' in US

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Harpreet Singh Khalsa, 33, said he was the victim of racial profiling in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, but police stated that those who called in their concerns did the right thing.

With political future on line, Trump makes last mid-term push

With political future on line, Trump makes last mid-term push

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

Americans would elect 435 members of the House of Representatives and 35 of the 100 Senate seats in the mid-term polls.

High-calorie diets make recovery hard after attack

High-calorie diets make recovery hard after attack

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'You need to apply a total health approach to maintain cardiac health.'

Modi's Balochistan stand puzzles experts

Modi's Balochistan stand puzzles experts

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

References to Balochistan, Gilgit and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir by Prime Minister Narendra Modi signals a change in India's Pakistan policy, top American experts on South Asia have said as they sought more clarity on New Delhi's new approach towards disturbed areas in Pakistan.

Economies could shrink by mid-century due to scarce water: World Bank

Economies could shrink by mid-century due to scarce water: World Bank

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Global warming can cause extreme floods and droughts and can mean snowfall is replaced by rain, with higher evaporation rates.

Trump would send US economy back into recession: Clinton

Trump would send US economy back into recession: Clinton

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Republican presidential presumptive nominee Donald Trump would throw the United States economy back into recession, his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton said.

Sania-Cara clinch China Open title

Sania-Cara clinch China Open title

Rediff.com5 Oct 2013

Sania Mirza won her second title in a row as she lifted the China Open trophy with Cara Black, demolishing the challenge of Vera Dushevina and Arantxa Parra Santonja in straight sets, in Beijing on Saturday.

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer through; Venus exits

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer through; Venus exits

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Images from the third day at the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the year, in New York, on Wednesday:

Vinci makes rare list in women's tennis after upset win

Vinci makes rare list in women's tennis after upset win

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Following is a list of biggest shocks in women's tennis after Italian outsider Roberta Vinci, ranked 43rd, beat world number one Serena Williams in the US Open semi-finals on Friday to deny the American a chance to complete a calendar year Grand Slam.

Blacks hold key to Jindal's fortune

Blacks hold key to Jindal's fortune

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

US captures prime suspect in Benghazi consulate attack

US captures prime suspect in Benghazi consulate attack

Rediff.com18 Jun 2014

The White House has ruled out sending Ahmed Abu Khatallah, a key suspect in the attacks at the United States consulate in Benghazi in September 2012, to the Guantanamo Bay terrorist detention center and asserted that he would be tried through the federal court system.

Clapton's guitar sold for $959,500

Clapton's guitar sold for $959,500

Rediff.com25 Jun 2004

A guitar owned by the legendary Eric Clapton was sold for $959,500 at an auction in New York on June 24 making it the most expensive guitar in the world.

'His death brought us closer'

'His death brought us closer'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

Dallas shooter backed black militant groups

Dallas shooter backed black militant groups

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Dallas police say the gunman staged a furious ambush-style attack in Dallas at a rally held to protest this week's fatal shooting of two black men by police in other states.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

Pennetta beats Vinci to win US Open title

Pennetta beats Vinci to win US Open title

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Flavia Pennetta beat unseeded Italian compatriot and childhood friend Roberta Vinci 7-6(4) 6-2 to win the US Open women's singles title on Saturday.