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Being liberal or not depends on your genes: Study

Being liberal or not depends on your genes: Study

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Researchers at the University of California and Harvard University claimed that they have found the first evidence of a gene which plays a major role in shaping an individual's political leanings

Indian physician donates $2 mn for India Center

Indian physician donates $2 mn for India Center

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Dr Mohinder Sambhi, a promiment California physician, who has spent his entire career teaching at American and Indian universities, has kicked in $2 million to the South Asia Studies Program at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies, in the hope that it will help catalyse an India Studies Center at this prestigious university that has produced several leading diplomats, policymakers and academics.

Indian couple fell to deaths from Yosemite cliff while taking selfie: Report

Indian couple fell to deaths from Yosemite cliff while taking selfie: Report

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Vishnu Viswanath, 29, and Meenakshi Moorthy, 30 fell to their deaths from Taft Point in the national park in California. They were identified on Monday as the married couple from India living in the United States.

Meet Shah Rukh Khan's son, Aryan

Meet Shah Rukh Khan's son, Aryan

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

A generation of youngsters are waiting in the wings, ready for their shot at being the Next Big Bollywood Star. Meet Aryan Khan, Shah Rukh Khan's 'dude child'.

The American who made Tamil films

The American who made Tamil films

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Filmmaker Karan Bali shares the fascinating story of Ellis Roderick Dungan with Aseem Chhabra.

Study US: No iPod, no TV, get a cell phone

Study US: No iPod, no TV, get a cell phone

Rediff.com25 Feb 2008

Shailee Mehta, an ex-student of the University of Southern California, shares some useful tips for students who want to study abroad.

H-1B visa: Silicon Valley-based IT firm sues US govt

H-1B visa: Silicon Valley-based IT firm sues US govt

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The company's H-1B petition on behalf of Anisetty was denied on the sole ground that the job offered to him did not qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation.

Expects lies, dirty tactics: Harris on Trump's birther attacks

Expects lies, dirty tactics: Harris on Trump's birther attacks

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

Harris said that she wants Black communities to be hyper-aware of attempts to suppress their votes.

Ice-cool Morikawa wins blazing hot British Open

Ice-cool Morikawa wins blazing hot British Open

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Morikawa barely missed a fairway all day as he made four birdies and dropped no shots, showing incredible composure

The E-Comm Debate In India

The E-Comm Debate In India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan offers a thinking man's guide to the state of ecom in a nation of shopkeepers.

US trio win Nobel Physics for gravitational waves

US trio win Nobel Physics for gravitational waves

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

All three scientists have played a leading role in the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, or Ligo, experiment, which made the first historic observation of gravitational waves in September 2015.

Yash Gupta is Johns Hopkins B-school dean

Yash Gupta is Johns Hopkins B-school dean

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Gupta, a native of Punjab, will begin in his new position January 1, 2008.

First Indian-born general in the US military passes away

First Indian-born general in the US military passes away

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

General Surindar Bhaskar served as the 17th chief of the US Army Dental Corps.

Sociologist G Nanjundappa dead

Sociologist G Nanjundappa dead

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Known throughout the Cal State Fullerton campus as Nanjun, the sociology professor had served the past 12 years (six terms) as president of the CSUF chapter of the California Faculty Association and member of the CFA Chapter President's Council.

'If you don't innovate, someone else will'

'If you don't innovate, someone else will'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

An interview with Robert Tucker, president, The Innovation Resource.

Rishi, Neetu, Ranbir party with US billionaire

Rishi, Neetu, Ranbir party with US billionaire

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

B K Modi will co-host the India Splendor event to celebrate India@60.

Fast and Furious 7 on hold after Paul Walker's death

Fast and Furious 7 on hold after Paul Walker's death

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Here's what's happening in the world of Hollywood.

Indian American honoured as Scientist of the Year

Indian American honoured as Scientist of the Year

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Dr Seshadri Ramkumar, associate professor, Institute of Environmental and Human Health, Texas Tech University, has been honoured as Scientist of the Year, 2009, by the Lubbock Chapter of Achievement Rewards for College Scientists."Normally, very senior scientists who have reached national prominence get the honour," Ramkumar said. "This time, they were gracious to recognise me for my successful result using the nonwoven wipe and its technology transfer."

Researchers from US, Germany win 2013 Nobel Medicine Prize

Researchers from US, Germany win 2013 Nobel Medicine Prize

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

James Rothman, Randy Schekman and Thomas Suedhof won the 2013 Nobel Medicine Prize 2013 on Monday for solving the mystery of how the cell organises its transport system. The winners will share equally the prize sum of eight million Swedish kronor (USD 1.25 million), reduced because of the economic crisis last year from the 10 million kronor awarded since 2001.

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Raj Barathur -- Indian American entrepreneur, geneticist, professor and biopharmaceutical industry leader -- stayed the course even when diagnosed with lung cancer

'You cannot have Muslims in India lagging behind'

'You cannot have Muslims in India lagging behind'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

A fundraiser for the Aligarh Muslim University hosted in California saw keynote speakers talk about the plight of Indian Muslims and a way out.

Indian American scientist Subra Suresh honoured

Indian American scientist Subra Suresh honoured

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

A top Indian American scientist who heads the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University, will be inducted into the Institute of Medicine in recognition of his research into cell mechanics related to malaria, blood diseases and certain types of cancer.

How long will coronavirus last on surfaces?

How long will coronavirus last on surfaces?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

According to the scientists, people infected with SARS-CoV-2 might be spreading the virus without recognizing, or prior to recognizing, symptoms.

Take a look at these STUNNING car factories!

Take a look at these STUNNING car factories!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

These photographs are sure to take your breath away!

Sikh student stabbed to death in Washington

Sikh student stabbed to death in Washington

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

The stabber was upset over not getting admission into a university.

Soon, replace your passwords with your thoughts

Soon, replace your passwords with your thoughts

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Instead of typing your password, you may only have to think about it, thanks to a new wireless headset device developed by researchers.

'Service sector key to GDP and jobs'

'Service sector key to GDP and jobs'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

India among developing nations is far ahead in becoming a service economy, says Uday Karmarkar.

Can love last a lifetime?

Can love last a lifetime?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

Many believe that romantic love is the same as passionate love.It isn't. Romantic love has the intensity, engagement and sexual chemistry that passionate love has, minus the obsessive component

Indian entrepreneurs win Intel Global Challenge

Indian entrepreneurs win Intel Global Challenge

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Two young entrepreneurs discuss their winning idea and how they plan to scale their business with Ritu Jha.

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".

Yuba City: Kash Gill sworn in for second mayoral term

Yuba City: Kash Gill sworn in for second mayoral term

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Kash Gill, who began his political career in 2006 and was first elected as mayor in 2009, was sworn in as the Yuba City mayor on December 3 for the second time.

First Indian-American Congressman to be honoured

First Indian-American Congressman to be honoured

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

A portrait of Dalip Singh Saund, the first Indian-American Congressman, will be unveiled in the US Congress at an official ceremony next month.

Spotted: SRK, Karan Johar in Los Angeles

Spotted: SRK, Karan Johar in Los Angeles

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Reader Shweta Balakrishnan sends us pictures.

Indian dental student shot dead in US

Indian dental student shot dead in US

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

According to Albany police, 37-year-old Randhir Kaur died of single gunshot wound.

Best US schools: MS in computers

Best US schools: MS in computers

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Overseas education counsellor Karan Gupta recommends tips for those who want to study abroad.

Engineered bacteria make fuel from sunlight

Engineered bacteria make fuel from sunlight

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

The organism has yielded 2.4 gms of fuel - the highest yet achieved.

'I'll be a proud uncle when she becomes president also, the feeling doesn't change'

'I'll be a proud uncle when she becomes president also, the feeling doesn't change'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Gopalan Balachandran recalls his eldest sister Dr Sushila Gopalan and her daughter Kamala who is now the US vice-president-elect.

Lower the pay, higher the blood pressure

Lower the pay, higher the blood pressure

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

A new study finds women and young employees with low salaries run a higher risk of hypertension

Ageing faster? Blame it on lack of sex

Ageing faster? Blame it on lack of sex

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Research suggests that sex once a week can slow down ageing.

Why Silicon Valley is important for India

Why Silicon Valley is important for India

Rediff.com26 Sep 2015

Conversation between the investors will be based on technology and innovation.