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Covid originated in animals at Wuhan market and spread to humans: Studies

Covid originated in animals at Wuhan market and spread to humans: Studies

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The first study used spatial analysis to show that the earliest known COVID-19 cases, diagnosed in December 2019, were centered on the Wuhan market.

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I consider myself a pilgrim who is here to shape tomorrow.'

'Dhoni is very humble'

'Dhoni is very humble'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

We asked you Dear Readers for your memories, photographs and videos of your meeting with Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

US Congress ratifies Biden-Harris's electoral win

US Congress ratifies Biden-Harris's electoral win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

A joint session of the US Congress on Thursday formally certified the electoral victory of Joe Biden as the next US president and Kamala Harris as the vice president in the November 3 election. The formal certification by the joint session came in the wee hours of Thursday local time.

Broke and sad: 150 deportees return home from US

Broke and sad: 150 deportees return home from US

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

As they stepped outside the airport, one after the other, they appeared sad. Some said they felt dejected that they could not realise their American dream even after several attempts.

3 Indian-Americans win primaries in race for US House of Representatives

3 Indian-Americans win primaries in race for US House of Representatives

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Hiral Tipirneni, Anita Malik and Sanjay Patel -- all from the opposition Democratic party -- have won their respective primaries.

Immunity against COVID-19 may last for several months: Study

Immunity against COVID-19 may last for several months: Study

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'If SARS-CoV-2 is anything like the first one, we expect antibodies to last at least two years, and it would be unlikely for anything much shorter'

PHOTOS: Inside US Capitol as riots raged outside

PHOTOS: Inside US Capitol as riots raged outside

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The US Congress could certify just 12 Electoral College votes on Wednesday before pro-Trump rioters stormed the US Capitol, interrupting a joint session of Congress where lawmakers were set to certify President-elect Joe Biden's win.

Trump may be 1st US prez to lose re-election bid since 1992

Trump may be 1st US prez to lose re-election bid since 1992

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Only four US presidents, in the last 100 years, failed to win re-elections.

This election is not yet over: Trump Campaign

This election is not yet over: Trump Campaign

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Even as the election was yet to be called in Pennsylvania and Georgia where Biden has taken over Trump in terms of the vote count, albeit by a thin margin, the window for Trump was fast closing down.

PIX: Head turners on the red carpet

PIX: Head turners on the red carpet

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Meet the models who stepped out in style at the Venice Film Festival.

Indian American heads top US science funding body

Indian American heads top US science funding body

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Unanimously confirmed by the Senate last week, Panchanathan, 58, from the Arizona State University, replaces White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) Director Dr Kelvin Droegemeier who served as Acting Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF).

We're going to win this race for White House: Biden

We're going to win this race for White House: Biden

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Biden also announced that he will introduce his plans to contain the COVID-19 pandemic on his first day in office.

Trump feels 'very good' over 'chances of winning'

Trump feels 'very good' over 'chances of winning'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Trump addressed as many as 14 rallies in the last three days in the key battleground states, almost all of which were attended by thousands of people.

This is how couples are saying 'I do' amid pandemic

This is how couples are saying 'I do' amid pandemic

Rediff.com1 May 2020

Love is in the air this spring, even with the coronavirus pandemic. Countless weddings have been postponed, but people are still getting married; although with adjustments to accommodate social distancing and other restrictions. Here are some ways couples are exchanging their wedding vows.

No solution to chip supply shortage for now: Intel

No solution to chip supply shortage for now: Intel

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Global chip maker Intel on Monday said it could take a couple of years to address the supply shortage in the semiconductor ecosystem that is witnessing huge demand for tech products, accelerated by the COVID pandemic. Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger noted that the work and study-from-home trends during the COVID-19 pandemic have led to a "cycle of explosive growth in semiconductors" that has placed huge strain on global supply chains around the world. "We have been working diligently with our partners... to address constraints and increase output to meet demand, and we are acting to help ensure capacity to meet the world's needs for this new era... But, while the industry has taken steps to address near-term constraints, it could still take a couple of years for the ecosystem to address shortages of foundry capacity, substrates and components," he said at a virtual session at the Computex event.

Modi to meet top 5 US CEOs, 2 of them Indian Americans

Modi to meet top 5 US CEOs, 2 of them Indian Americans

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

On Thursday, the prime minister is scheduled to hold one-on-one meetings with top five American CEOs. Two of them are Indian Americans -- Shantanu Narayen from Adobe and Vivek Lall from General Atomics. The three others are Cristiano E Amon from Qualcomm, Mark Widmar from First Solar, and Stephen A Schwarzman from Blackstone.

Trump to resume election rallies from Oklahoma

Trump to resume election rallies from Oklahoma

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, he had suspended his election rallies for the past three months.

Wanted better life for her: Mom of girl who died in US desert

Wanted better life for her: Mom of girl who died in US desert

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Gurupreet Kaur, who was a month shy of turning 7, was found dead by the US Border Patrol officials 27 kilometres west of Lukeville, Arizona, after her mother left her with other Indian migrants she was travelling with to go in search of water.

Summer is here: Welcome to the beach party!

Summer is here: Welcome to the beach party!

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

Get summer inspired by the bikinis showcased at the Yandy Swim Show at New York Fashion Week Spring 2017.

US polls: Georgia announces hand recount of votes

US polls: Georgia announces hand recount of votes

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

With the margin being so close, there is a need to recount, Georgia's secretary of state Brad Raffensperger said. Trump has alleged there has been massive voter fraud and electoral malpractice.

Norwegian swim champ Dale Oen's autopsy inconclusive

Norwegian swim champ Dale Oen's autopsy inconclusive

Rediff.com3 May 2012

An autopsy of world champion Norwegian swimmer Alexander Dale Oen, who collapsed and died in Arizona this week at the age of 26, has found no conclusive cause of death, a newspaper in the state reported late on Wednesday.

Young American voters hold key to White House

Young American voters hold key to White House

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

More than eight million young people who voted early or absentee in the 2020 elections.

COVID-19 death toll in US could hit 2,00,000-mark by Sept

COVID-19 death toll in US could hit 2,00,000-mark by Sept

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Ashish Jha, the head of Harvard's Global Health Institute, said the 200,000 death toll is "not just a guess". Currently 800-1000 people are dying daily in America from the virus and all data suggest that the situation is going to get worse.

Nisarg Patel's start-up aims at a healthier world

Nisarg Patel's start-up aims at a healthier world

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

He's created soluble protein biosensors to detect bacteria in water!

Swimmers Phelps, Lochte score wins at Mesa

Swimmers Phelps, Lochte score wins at Mesa

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Michael Phelps closed out the Arena Pro Swim Series meet with a win in the 100 meter freestyle on Saturday, and also finished third in the 200-meter individual medley behind fellow Olympic champion Ryan Lochte.

Americans take to the streets over post-poll uncertainty

Americans take to the streets over post-poll uncertainty

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

Weary from one of the most bruising US. presidential races in modern times, protesters take to the streets with the election outcome still unsettled a day after polls closed. While some participated in a 'Protect the Vote' rally, others were extending their support to Trump's call of 'Stop counting'.

Lawsuit filed against Trump's new H-1B visa rules

Lawsuit filed against Trump's new H-1B visa rules

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Several individuals and organisations, including the US Chambers of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's recent rules related to the H-1B visa, terming them "arbitrary" and "haphazard" regulations that will undermine high skilled immigration into America. Early this month, the Trump administration announced new restrictions on H-1B non-immigrant visa programme which it said is aimed at protecting American workers, restoring integrity and to better guarantee that H-1B petitions are approved only for qualified beneficiaries and petitioners, a move which is likely to affect thousands of Indian IT professionals.

Man posts selfies after being shot

Man posts selfies after being shot

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

A 20-year-old US student who was shot in the shoulder during the deadly Arizona rampage this week took it in his stride and posted online a series of bloody selfies rather than calling for medical help.

US: Desi teen hacks police emergency network, arrested

US: Desi teen hacks police emergency network, arrested

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

An Indian-origin teenager has been arrested in the United States for carrying out a cyberattack that swamped Arizona's emergency services with several bogus calls, an incident he claimed was a non-harmful joke gone wrong.

Your RAMZAN pic: Special prayers at Phoenix

Your RAMZAN pic: Special prayers at Phoenix

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Yousuf, a resident of Phoenix, Arizona shares this picture of Tarawih prayers during Ramzan.

Olympic legend Michael Phelps is secretly married

Olympic legend Michael Phelps is secretly married

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Olympic swimming star Michael Phelps, unbeknownst to the world, competed at the 2016 Summer Games in Brazil as a married man, having quietly wed his fiance, former Miss California Nicole Johnson, weeks earlier, court records made public on Thursday showed. Phelps and Johnson, both 31, tied the knot in Paradise Valley, Arizona, on June 13, but have not publicly announced the nuptials, the Arizona Republic newspaper reported, citing a marriage document the paper published on its website. Phelps revealed the couple's engagement in February 2015.

Infosys to hire 12,000 techies in US by 2022

Infosys to hire 12,000 techies in US by 2022

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The company said it will target experienced technology professionals as well as recent graduates from major universities, liberal arts colleges, and community colleges to create the best workforce for the future.

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

Are You Ready For Avatar 2?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The next 12 months will see many world cinema heavyweights unveiling exciting new films.

Air pollution may make COVID-19 more deadly: Study

Air pollution may make COVID-19 more deadly: Study

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The researchers discovered that just a 4.6 ppb reduction in long-term exposure to NO2 would have prevented 14,672 deaths among those who tested positive for the virus.

Here is why Uruguay players were left bemused before their Copa America match

Here is why Uruguay players were left bemused before their Copa America match

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Copa America organisers were left red-faced on Sunday after playing the wrong national anthem for Uruguay before their match against Mexico in Arizona.

These iPhone images will put your photos to shame!

These iPhone images will put your photos to shame!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Mind blowing winning snaps from the annual iPhone Photo Awards have been revealed -- and it's hard to believe they were taken on a mobile. The competition only allows photos taken with an iPhone or iPad. This year's Grand Prize Winner and Photographer of the Year Award went to Dimpy Bhalotia, a street photographer from the United Kingdom, who used an iPhone X to capture her image, "Flying Boys," taken in Banaras, India. In a press release, the photo is described as follows: "Three boys take flight from a wall into the Ganges River, their expressive limbs filling the sky with both tension and exuberance." Check out the winners below.

US polls: Which states are still counting votes?

US polls: Which states are still counting votes?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

The outcome of the US presidential election hangs in the balance as several states continued to count their ballots, including some of the most competitive battlegrounds where the tally could take days to complete.

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

'India among top countries in illegal wildlife trade'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

'With just 2.4 per cent of global landmass, India houses six to eight per cent of planetary biodiversity and hence is a prime target of wildlife criminals.'

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at 74

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali dies at 74

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

The former World heavyweight boxing champion passed away on Friday at a Phoenix-area hospital, where he spent the past few days being treated for respiratory complications, a family spokesman confirmed.