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'White House has heard us'

'White House has heard us'

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'They are starting to move more quickly and we would just like to continue to see bold action being taken.'

Injured US leader's husband to command Endeavour

Injured US leader's husband to command Endeavour

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

Mark Kelly, the astronaut husband of United States Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who was gravely wounded in the Tucson shooting rampage, will command the flight of space shuttle Endeavour in April. His participation in the 'next-to-the last' space shuttle mission in April had been in doubt since his wife, Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, was shot in the head outside a Tucson supermarket on January 8 in a gun attack that left six other people dead.

What to do after BTech: Start working or study further?

What to do after BTech: Start working or study further?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

Whether it is higher education or job search, decide wisely says Dr Brijesh Nair, an Associate Professor at VIT, Vellore. He did his Master's and PhD from Arizona State University, Tempe, US.

Daredevil walks a tightrope into history, blindfolded

Daredevil walks a tightrope into history, blindfolded

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Chills, thrills and more in Nik Wallenda's death-defying feat

RLD supremo's kin sentenced in Iranian dealing

RLD supremo's kin sentenced in Iranian dealing

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

A search of Ardebili's computer had revealed email communication between Ardebili and Vikramaditya, culminating in Vikramaditya forwarding a price quote and bank account information to Ardebili for various items, including digital microwave radios, the statement said.

US Congresswoman injured, 6 killed in shooting

US Congresswoman injured, 6 killed in shooting

Rediff.com9 Jan 2011

A United States Congresswoman was 'gravely wounded' after she was shot in the head by a gunman, who went on a shooting rampage at a public event in Tucson in Arizona, killing at least six people, including a 9-year-old girl and a federal judge, and injuring 12 others. Democratic lawmaker Gabrielle Giffords, 40, a House Representative, was in a critical condition following a surgery late on Saturday night for a single gunshot wound to the head.

Want to lose weight? Ask Aamir Khan!

Want to lose weight? Ask Aamir Khan!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

Take tips from Aamir Khan on how to lose weight.

Cannes' style poll: Who wore it BETTER?

Cannes' style poll: Who wore it BETTER?

Rediff.com23 May 2017

Two celebs, two similar outfits...which one gets your vote?

We must learn tolerance, says Michelle Obama

We must learn tolerance, says Michelle Obama

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

US First Lady Michelle Obama asked American parents to talk to their children about the Arizona shooting that killed six people, including a nine-year-old girl, and use the event to teach them the value of tolerance.

Biden doesn't have a magic wand

Biden doesn't have a magic wand

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

But his nature, temperament, his skill to listen to others, and empathise with their pain and hardships will make him a far better president, a leader America has been longing for four years, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Biden close to win as his lead grows in battleground states

Biden close to win as his lead grows in battleground states

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

As per the latest projections, Biden has 253 electoral college votes and Trump trails behind with 213. But some US media outlets have given 264 votes to Biden and 214 to Trump.

Abe's visit to Pearl Harbour goes beyond symbolism

Abe's visit to Pearl Harbour goes beyond symbolism

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

The Japanese prime minister's visit to the memorial in Hawaii, the spot that was bombed 75 years ago, shows that it is possible for two powerful former enemies to transcend recriminatory impulses, observes Rajaram Panda.

Decent men do not demean women: Michelle blasts Trump

Decent men do not demean women: Michelle blasts Trump

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Michelle contrasted the vision of America that the former secretary of state offered to the reality TV star's vision which was grounded in "hopelessness and despair".

US has flattened the curve, will reopen safely: Trump

US has flattened the curve, will reopen safely: Trump

Rediff.com6 May 2020

"Thanks to the profound commitment of our citizens, we have flattened the curve and countless American lives have been saved. Our country is now in the next stage of the battle. A very safe, phased and gradual reopening of our country," Trump said.

The story of Sri Lanka through the time of the Tigers

The story of Sri Lanka through the time of the Tigers

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Adele Barker details her travels through Sri Lanka, which was not just confined to seeing the ravages of the Tsunami but also watching the devastation of the 25-year-old civil war,

101 ways to use your ex's wedding dress!

101 ways to use your ex's wedding dress!

Rediff.com26 May 2010

A jilted American husband is finding 101 ways to use his ex-wife's wedding dress. Share your ideas with us!

Meat eaters live shorter lives: Study

Meat eaters live shorter lives: Study

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Those who eat red or processed meat, on a daily basis, tend to lead shorter lives, a new study has revealed.

Jeev stuns Harrington in WGA-Accenture Match Play

Jeev stuns Harrington in WGA-Accenture Match Play

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Armed with a hot putter, Jeev Milkha Singh made a sensational debut as a PGA Tour member, eliminating three-time Major winner Padraig Harrington in the opening round of the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship in Tucson, Arizona.

Joe Biden names Indian-American Kamala Harris as running mate

Joe Biden names Indian-American Kamala Harris as running mate

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

By naming the 55-year-old lawyer and politician from California as his running mate, Biden made history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket. If elected she would be the first ever women to be the vice president of the US and the first ever Indian-American and African vice president of the country.

Pakistani tried to smuggle US drones for Pak Army

Pakistani tried to smuggle US drones for Pak Army

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

The individual identified as Syed Vaqar Ashraf, charged on nine counts, transferred more than $62,000 (Rs 41.4 lakh) to a US company in different money transfers from Pakistan between 2012 and 2014, towards the purchase of a series of high-end drones -- with an estimated cost of more than $340,000, according to court documents.

Al Qaeda shifting base to Pakistan, says Obama

Al Qaeda shifting base to Pakistan, says Obama

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday said that the new Af-Pak strategy of his administration recognises that the Al Qaeda and its allies have shifted their base from Afghanistan to the remote tribal areas of Pakistan. "This strategy acknowledges that military power alone will not win this war -- that we also need diplomacy and development. And our new strategy has a clear mission and defined goals: to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat Qaeda" he said.

US lawmaker praises Indian Americans' contribution

US lawmaker praises Indian Americans' contribution

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

A US lawmaker has praised the contribution of the Indian American community in the US state of Arizona, in particular the 'India Plaza' in the city of Tempe.

Mike Tyson's daughter critical after mishap

Mike Tyson's daughter critical after mishap

Rediff.com26 May 2009

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson's four-year-old daughter Exodus was playing near some exercise equipment when she accidentally got tangled in a cord or rope hanging from a treadmill. ABC News reported that the child was rushed to St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Centre in central Phoenix, where she was listed in critical condition on life support.

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Amidst a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year.

Phelps enters five events in return from suspension

Phelps enters five events in return from suspension

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Phelps, who was suspended last year by USA Swimming after his arrest on drunk driving charges, is entered in the 100-metre butterfly on Thursday, 100m backstroke and 400m freestyle on Friday and 200m individual medley and 100m freestyle on Saturday.

McCain sounds off Bobby Jindal for Veep

McCain sounds off Bobby Jindal for Veep

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Florida Governor Charlie Crist and former presidential hopeful and ex-Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney have also accepted invitations, fueling speculation that the three (Jindal, Crist, Romney) are the McCain campaign's top choices, and that this weekend's discussions will go a long way in determining who gets the nod.

Copa America: Mexico strike late to down Uruguay in thriller

Copa America: Mexico strike late to down Uruguay in thriller

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Mexico scored twice in the final five minutes to beat Uruguay 3-1 in a pulsating Copa America Group C match in which each side had a man sent off on Sunday.

Mike Tyson weds in Las Vegas

Mike Tyson weds in Las Vegas

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has married for the third time, tying the knot with girlfriend Lakiha Spicer in Las Vegas, the owner of a wedding chapel said on Tuesday. The wedding comes about two weeksafter his four-year-old daughter, Exodus, from another woman died in what police described as an accident at her Arizona home. The youngster was choked by a cord from a treadmill.

Success doesn't require any skill, except passion

Success doesn't require any skill, except passion

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Professor Ray Umashankar, won a prestigious Purpose Prize in the US, for his work to rehabilitate the children of sex workers in India.

Review: Burn After Reading

Review: Burn After Reading

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

In Burn After Reading, prepare to be bowled over by Chad, the man with a ridiculously botched highlight job. And he's played by Brad Pitt.

Piyush Agrawal brings education to UP women

Piyush Agrawal brings education to UP women

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

It has been over a week since 26 women from the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh embarked on a degree programme in a newly started college. But for Piyush C Agrawal who donated half of the $500,000 that the college project cost, the struggle to start the community college looks like a minor odyssey.

Obama picks Napolitano, Daschle

Obama picks Napolitano, Daschle

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Incoming US President Barack Obama on Thursday picked two more candidates for his White House team, choosing Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano to be the homeland security chief and ex-Senator Tom Daschle for the healthcare job.

Iraq war would end in 2011 for US: Obama

Iraq war would end in 2011 for US: Obama

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Obama talks about Iraq and Afghanistan in his address to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention in Phoenix, Arizona.

McCain calls up Obama, concedes defeat

McCain calls up Obama, concedes defeat

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Republican White House nominee John McCain has conceded defeat and congratulated his Democratic rival Barack Obama for his "historic victory" in the hard-fought US Presidential polls.

Obama's tax policies

Obama's tax policies

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Sounds like Obama might need to reconvene his all-star economic brain trust sooner than expected.

McCain's invitation to Jindal 'strategic'

McCain's invitation to Jindal 'strategic'

Rediff.com26 May 2008

By inviting Bobby Jindal to his ranch and fueling speculation that the young Louisiana governor could be a candidate for the vice-presidential slot, John McCain is reaching out to the far right of the Republican party that has been enamoured with Jindal in recent months and have been suggesting his name as a possible running mate on the Republican presidential ticket.

Woods to make PGA Tour comeback next week

Woods to make PGA Tour comeback next week

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Tiger Woods will return to the PGA Tour at next week's WGC-Match Play Championship in Arizona after being sidelined by injury since his U.S. Open victory last year.

Why Indians are immigrating illegally

Why Indians are immigrating illegally

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Driven by hardship, adventurous souls mortgage their homesteads in Punjab or Haryana, pawn the family jewellery and borrow heavily to satisfy the greed of the criminal traffickers who organise their trips, points out Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Why you should leave your shoes outside the house

Why you should leave your shoes outside the house

Rediff.com19 Jan 2019

Almost all shoes in some research samples were coated with faecal bacteria which may cause severe diarrhoea, urinary tract infections and even meningitis.

Understanding how safe are US cities

Understanding how safe are US cities

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Walter W Piegorsch, an expert on environmental risk, has placed 132 major cities from Albany, New York to Youngstown, Ohio on a colour-coded map that identifies their level of risk based on factors, including critical industries, ports, railroads, population, natural environment and other factors.