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Indian engineer, shot dead in Kansas cremated in Hyderabad

Indian engineer, shot dead in Kansas cremated in Hyderabad

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

Kuchibhotla's father Madhusudana Rao lit the funeral pyre at the crematorium in Jubilee Hills.

'Vegetarianism can help'

'Vegetarianism can help'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'But one of the important things to remember is that what we are seeing today in India -- the destruction of the forests, the opening up of the forests to mining companies.' 'It's a horrifying thing that's going on.' 'Yet, if you look at who owns the mining companies, you will see that almost always they are vegetarians!' 'They are people, who in their own lives would probably not even hurt an insect, but yet have no qualms about destroying an entire ecosystem.'

Plea against WhatsApp privacy policy: Delhi HC judge recuses

Plea against WhatsApp privacy policy: Delhi HC judge recuses

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

During the short hearing, Justice Prathibha M Singh took strong objection to an email sent by WhatsApp to the court. "I was in any case not going to hear it," the court clarified and sent the matter to another bench recording that the email sent by WhatsApp should be withdrawn unconditionally.

'Talk to Me' explains a paradigm shift in the way we consume information

'Talk to Me' explains a paradigm shift in the way we consume information

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

And if you have started wondering why such innovations come only from American companies, Ajit Balakrishnan offers the answer.

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

He had come in search of jobs in America to rescue his presidency and India failed him in more ways than one, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Sean Connery's 10 Landmark Roles

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Diamonds are Forever. So is Sean Connery.

'Congress is not doomed to extinction'

'Congress is not doomed to extinction'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

'The Congress may not be able to dump the family entirely, but it could move to a new operating model in which the family takes a 'chairmanship' role while day-to-day affairs are handled by a new CEO.'

'We attach high priority to relations with US'

'We attach high priority to relations with US'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2009

Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh on Saturday said that India attaches high priority to its relations with the United States. In his departure statement, Dr Singh said, "Our bilateral agenda covers almost all areas of human endeavour. The United States is our largest trading partner in goods and services, and we have deep economic ties."

Obama sore at Libyan terrorist's release

Obama sore at Libyan terrorist's release

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

US President Barack Obama today regretted the decision of Scotland to release a Libyan terrorist involved in the bombing of Pan-Am Flight 103 that killed 270 people, including 189 Americans.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Serena slams Cibulkova; Keys overcomes Venus

Aus Open PHOTOS: Serena slams Cibulkova; Keys overcomes Venus

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Serena Williams sets up an all-American semi-final against teenager Madison Keys.

How India can change its 'job taker' tag in the US

How India can change its 'job taker' tag in the US

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

India's top IT companies need to open new facilities in the United States to create more employment opportunities for locals and to change the perception that they were job-takers, a leading US business forum representative has said.

'US does not want India, Pakistan to go to war'

'US does not want India, Pakistan to go to war'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'Washington is telegraphing here is its willingness to support a low-grade, limited use of force meant to send a strong message to Pakistan.' 'Perhaps something along the lines of the surgical strikes in 2016, or perhaps something a bit more -- but not much more.'

Trump slams NFL, 'so proud' of NASCAR

Trump slams NFL, 'so proud' of NASCAR

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

US President Donald Trump praised fans of NASCAR racing on Monday morning after he triggered protests on football fields across the country with criticism of NFL and other athletes who kneel during the national anthem as unpatriotic.

Louisiana votes to choose between Jindal & Blanco

Louisiana votes to choose between Jindal & Blanco

Rediff.com16 Nov 2003

Latest opinion polls showed Jindal maintaining a slight and consistent lead over Blanco though more than one in ten voters are still to decide which way to go.

Day 7: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 7: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Iivo Niskanen put on a brilliant display of cross-country skiing to win gold for Finland at the Beijing Games

'Pakistani Army today is a patron of terrorism'

'Pakistani Army today is a patron of terrorism'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Bruce Riedel, a former CIA analyst who was one of the key architects of US President Barack Obama's Af-Pak policy during his first term, has called for an offensive strategy against terrorist networks and this includes hitting out at terrorist groups inside Pakistan.

Sikh shooting: FBI, DOJ open civil rights probe

Sikh shooting: FBI, DOJ open civil rights probe

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The Federal Bureau of Investigation along with the US Department of Justice has opened a civil rights investigation into the shooting of Deep Rai by a partially-masked gunman, who shouted "go back to your own country".

Sikh shot in US by man yelling 'go back to your own country'

Sikh shot in US by man yelling 'go back to your own country'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2017

The victim, identified as 39-year-old Deep Rai, was working on his vehicle outside his home in Kent, Washington when the unidentified man shot him in the arm.

Trump listening, Modi targets Pak for supporting terrorism

Trump listening, Modi targets Pak for supporting terrorism

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

At the Howdy Modi event, the PM said that the people who cannot even manage their own country are harbouring terrorists and supporting terrorism.

Venus returns to top 10 after four years!

Venus returns to top 10 after four years!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

The top seed was forced to dig deep into her vast reservoirs of experience to stave off Pliskova's challenge and emerge a 7-5, 7-6(6) winner against the gutsy Czech.

'Modi will continue the engagement with Pakistan'

'Modi will continue the engagement with Pakistan'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

'Diplomatic engagement will continue even as India keeps all its options open with respect to discretely targeting the Pakistani military and its terrorist proxies.'

Are we going to fight Pakistan or any other country along with the US

Are we going to fight Pakistan or any other country along with the US

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

Raman Puri asks hard questions about India-US defense ties

Democrat Nancy Pelosi becomes US House Speaker for second time

Democrat Nancy Pelosi becomes US House Speaker for second time

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Pelosi's appointment comes at a time when a standoff with regards to the United States-Mexico border wall has snowballed into a partial government shutdown.

World's 10 most innovative nations

World's 10 most innovative nations

Rediff.com4 Aug 2009

Does the 21st century indeed belong to the Asian nations?

Lanka names officer accused of human rights abuse as Army chief

Lanka names officer accused of human rights abuse as Army chief

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Silva's name was mentioned in the resolution passed by the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in 2013, alleging rights abuses by the Sri Lankan Army.

How Modi can thwart Xi

How Modi can thwart Xi

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

'The world does not care about the tension on our border.' 'India has to emerge as a strong economic power.' 'Respect comes when the world sees a country with a direction and leadership that has a vision,' points out Ramesh Menon.

Foreign students in US may be deported if classes go online

Foreign students in US may be deported if classes go online

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

The guidance is certain to cause severe anxiety and uncertainty for the hundreds of thousands of international students who are studying in the country and for those who were preparing to arrive in the US to begin their education when the new academic session begins in September.

After angry Phoenix rally, Trump calls for unity at veterans event

After angry Phoenix rally, Trump calls for unity at veterans event

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Trump says it is time to heal the wounds that divide Americans.

Finding food and drink in London

Finding food and drink in London

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

'London being Tier 2, pubs can serve drinks but only with a 'substantial meal',' sighs Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Obama names Richard Verma as new US envoy to India

Obama names Richard Verma as new US envoy to India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

United States President Barack Obama has nominated Indian-American, Richard Rahul Verma, as the next US Ambassador to India, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington later this month.

At Arlington cemetery, Modi pays homage to Kalpana Chawla

At Arlington cemetery, Modi pays homage to Kalpana Chawla

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday laid a wreath at the Tomb of Unknown Soldiers and paid homage to Indian-American astronaut late Kalpana Chawla at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington.

Taliban's J&K statement has grave implications for India's security

Taliban's J&K statement has grave implications for India's security

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

All things taken into consideration, the Taliban statement on Kashmir portends trouble ahead. The Taliban is notorious for doublespeak and when it says there is no link between the Kashmir issue and the Afghan settlement, the opposite must be taken into account as well, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Do America's voters have a choice at all?

Do America's voters have a choice at all?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

'The American electorate are forced to choose between a shop-soiled spokesperson of crony establishmentarianism and an outlandish boor of a showman, who should never have been where he is now.'

A win-win for Modi and Trump?

A win-win for Modi and Trump?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'For Trump, this maddening extravaganza will play out well in his election campaign, showing himself off as a hugely popular world leader,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

No help from US to tackle Chinese incursions in Ladakh: NSA

No help from US to tackle Chinese incursions in Ladakh: NSA

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

India has denied seeking any assistance from the United States on the Chinese border incursions in Ladakh, asserting that New Delhi is capable enough to take care of its own territorial integrity.

The message behind Trump's phone call

The message behind Trump's phone call

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Since the change in administration in the US, Indian leaders have publicly and privately identified with American objectives in Afghanistan.

Are India and the US headed for a clash?

Are India and the US headed for a clash?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

'India will come increasingly in the US crosshairs if it insists on maintaining its strategic autonomy, warns Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova cruise into second round; Gauff out

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Pliskova cruise into second round; Gauff out

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Images from Day 1 of the US Open in New York, on Monday.

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Can't live under Taliban: Afghan students in India

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Taliban have been known for using violence to force the people to accept their agenda and views, he added.