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Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'There is room for cautious optimism following the Harris anointment that America will return this year to more normal politics after the aberration of the Trump presidency,' points out Shreekant Sambrani.

'Steep' decline in H-1B visas applications this year: USCIS

'Steep' decline in H-1B visas applications this year: USCIS

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, the federal agency which receives and determines the successful applications for H-1B visas, said yesterday that it received 199,000 H-1B applications for the 2018 fiscal year.

US: Khalistan terrorist gets 15-year jail term for planning attack in India

US: Khalistan terrorist gets 15-year jail term for planning attack in India

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

An Indian citizen has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiring to support terrorist attacks in India, including assassination of an Indian government official, as part of the Khalistan movement to create an independent Sikh state.

COVID-19, China and climate dominates US VP debate

COVID-19, China and climate dominates US VP debate

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

While there were no surprises on policy issues from either side, there were far less interruptions and tense moments between Pence, 61, who comes from Indiana and his Democrat challenger Harris, 55, who is from California.

NBA roundup: Warriors beat Rockets to improve to 8-1

NBA roundup: Warriors beat Rockets to improve to 8-1

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Jae'Sean Tate finished with 21 points and 10 rebounds for the Rockets, who fell for the second time in two days and have lost eight straight games.

At $2.1 billion, Buffett is year's biggest philanthropist

At $2.1 billion, Buffett is year's biggest philanthropist

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

According to global wealth intelligence and prospecting company Wealth-X, Buffett topped the list of the 10 biggest single charitable donors of 2014.

Trump a 'fraud', trying to scam Americans: Hillary

Trump a 'fraud', trying to scam Americans: Hillary

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

"Today, we're learning about another scam: the so-called Trump University. The New York Attorney General is suing Donald Trump for fraud," she alleged.

The Banking Accidents Have Started

The Banking Accidents Have Started

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The failure of SVB was due to idiosyncratic reasons, but shows how higher rates can expose fault lines in unforeseen places, observes Neelkanth Mishra.

'We ask all Americans to resist the forces of hatred'

'We ask all Americans to resist the forces of hatred'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

'We ask all Americans to stand against homophobia as well as against Islamophobia.'

Kamala Harris makes history with official nomination for US VP

Kamala Harris makes history with official nomination for US VP

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

Harris, 55, is the first Indian-American to be selected for the second-highest elected office of the United States after that of the president. She is also the first-ever Black and first-ever African American to be nominated as a vice-presidential candidate by a major political party.

3 Indian-Americans charged in insider trading scheme

3 Indian-Americans charged in insider trading scheme

Rediff.com14 Jun 2014

The SEC's complaint charges Khan, Chaganlal, Mendonsa, and Akbari with violating the antifraud provisions of the federal securities laws.

On US tour, Rahul to address overseas Indians in New York

On US tour, Rahul to address overseas Indians in New York

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Gandhi, 47, begins his nearly two-week trip to the US with an address at the University of California, Berkeley, tomorrow on contemporary India and the path forward for the world's largest democracy.

Billionaire Vinod Khosla's daughter blackmailed by ex-boyfriend

Billionaire Vinod Khosla's daughter blackmailed by ex-boyfriend

Rediff.com7 May 2014

According to documents with the US State District Court Southern District of Ohio, Douglas Tarlow was arrested April 18. He appeared in the District Court of Ohio and on the orders of Magistrate Judge Norah McCann King, he surrendered his passport. Tarlow is not in jail.

Google to partner Micromax, Karbonn for low-cost smartphones

Google to partner Micromax, Karbonn for low-cost smartphones

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The company wants to put Android handset in every hand.

'Racial profiling is not a valid proxy for good law enforcement'

'Racial profiling is not a valid proxy for good law enforcement'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

'We have to face the fact that Islamic terrorists are here on our soil and mean to do America harm.'

Janet Yellen punches through 'glass ceiling'; to head US Fed

Janet Yellen punches through 'glass ceiling'; to head US Fed

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

She will replace Ben Bernanke as the Chair of the Federal Reserve.

More than Rs 6 crore raised for Modi's Silicon Valley event

More than Rs 6 crore raised for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

The organisers of Modi's Silicon Valley event will have only a few hours to get the stage ready after the Shark Tanks' ice hockey game at the SAP Centre ends.

This is NOT a Muslim ban: Trump defends immigration order

This is NOT a Muslim ban: Trump defends immigration order

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

Defending his controversial executive order on banning people from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering America, United States President Donald Trump has insisted that it is "not a Muslim ban" as is "falsely" reported by the media.

Thousands decry Trump's immigrant ban at US airports

Thousands decry Trump's immigrant ban at US airports

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Hundreds of thousands of people gathered at airports across the US to protest the ban announced by President Donald Trump on immigrants from seven Muslim-majority countries, extending solidarity to those affected as chaos and fear gripped individuals trying to enter the country.

Solar-powered plane's remarkable flight around the world

Solar-powered plane's remarkable flight around the world

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Solar Impulse 2 cruised at altitudes of up to 9,000 metres and at an average speed of between 45 and 90 km per hour.

Indian fliers rejoice, US opens up to travellers post-Covid

Indian fliers rejoice, US opens up to travellers post-Covid

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Starting today, November 8, the US has lifted all restrictions for fully vaccinated international travellers, including from India, but they will have to show proof of a negative coronavirus test before boarding a flight to the country.

US government hacks attacker's iPhone, drops Apple suit

US government hacks attacker's iPhone, drops Apple suit

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Apple had argued that the government request and the court order were a massive overreach.

'When virus is still circulating, older people are more at risk'

'When virus is still circulating, older people are more at risk'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'We lost our place in being first in the epidemic, when it hit India so hard, but we were actually the epicentre of the epidemic from essentially April 2020, for almost an entire year. We had such high cases. We were the country that had the most mixed response.'

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The good times are back, in a measured way, in fun spots across the globe.

US: Young Indian millionaire charged with domestic violence

US: Young Indian millionaire charged with domestic violence

Rediff.com10 Aug 2013

Gurbaksh Chahal, chairman and CEO of online advertising company RadiumOne in California, on Friday pleaded not guilty to 47 charges related to domestic violence.

Google Pixel to cost Rs 57K in India, bookings open on Oct 13

Google Pixel to cost Rs 57K in India, bookings open on Oct 13

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Pixel and Pixel XL will be put up for pre-order from October 13 onwards in India, and will be sold by the end of the month. They will be priced at Rs 57,000 onwards, and will be available in 32GB and 128GB versions.

Coronavirus: 1975 Hockey World Cup winner Diwan stranded in US

Coronavirus: 1975 Hockey World Cup winner Diwan stranded in US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Veteran Olympian, Ashok Diwan has sought government help to return home after 'developing some health problems in the USA'.

Coronavirus crisis could stretch up to August, warns Trump

Coronavirus crisis could stretch up to August, warns Trump

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

At least 85 people have died of coronavirus with the confirmed cases crossing 4,500 in the US.

Just wanted to run a good school, says Tri-Valley Univ owner as trial begins

Just wanted to run a good school, says Tri-Valley Univ owner as trial begins

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The jury trial of Susan Xiao Ping Su, the president and owner of the now shutdown Tri-Valley University in California, began on March 3.

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Taiwan: A Thorn In China-US Relations

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Any miscalculation and miscommunication are fraught with the risk of a major catastrophe, warns Rup Narayan Das.

Who will be the next Steve Jobs?

Who will be the next Steve Jobs?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

In some ways, Elon Musk's vision is even bolder and more transformative than that of Steve Jobs, says B S Prakash.

Hackathon major plans to set up US ops in 2019

Hackathon major plans to set up US ops in 2019

Rediff.com8 Dec 2018

While HackerEarth has clients and developers globally, the US consists more than a third of the revenue stream, and plans to ramp it up to 60 per cent of the total share.

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.

PHOTOS: Protests mark Martin Luther King Jr Day

PHOTOS: Protests mark Martin Luther King Jr Day

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Rich tributes were paid to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr across the United States on Monday even as there were protests over the deaths of unarmed black men and boys at the hands of police around the country.

The Sooner Woke-dom Dies, The Better

The Sooner Woke-dom Dies, The Better

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

As far as Hindus are concerned, the eclipse of Wokeism cannot come any sooner, says Rajeev Srinivasan.

DNC set to script history by nominating Kamala Harris

DNC set to script history by nominating Kamala Harris

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

With the nomination, 55-year-old Harris, who has many firsts to a trailblazing career starting with an attorney from California, would break another glass ceiling in US politics.

Warren Buffett, Quicken Loans founder in Yahoo bid

Warren Buffett, Quicken Loans founder in Yahoo bid

Rediff.com14 May 2016

Buffett had said in a CNBC interviewthat Yahoo's business had deteriorated significantly and that "something has to change there."

Founder, desi ex-president charged with 'massive fraud' in US

Founder, desi ex-president charged with 'massive fraud' in US

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

According to the US Securities and Exchange Commission, Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani and the founder Elizabeth Holmes raised money by deceiving investors about the company's technology, business and financial performance, raising more than USD 700 million in years-long "massive fraud".

16 states sue Trump for declaring emergency over border wall

16 states sue Trump for declaring emergency over border wall

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The lawsuit accuses Trump of "an unconstitutional and unlawful scheme".

Why the Modi government is not ecstatic over Kamala Harris

Why the Modi government is not ecstatic over Kamala Harris

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

'If the Biden-Harris team makes it to the White House, India's headaches will multiply,' observes Aditi Phadnis.