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US firms seeks solution to trade barriers with India

US firms seeks solution to trade barriers with India

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

These concrete steps should include measures to address any number of pressing concerns, including prohibitively high tariffs and discriminatory forced localization requirements that are blocking US exports of a wide range of products.

'Brain drain? Nah, it's brain deposit'

'Brain drain? Nah, it's brain deposit'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Modi congratulated the Indian Americans.

How sunflowers may help India meet solar energy target

How sunflowers may help India meet solar energy target

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

the connection between the sunflower mystery and the 'rotatable solar trees' India plans to develop.

Navneeth Murali is 2019's Spelling Bee Champion

Navneeth Murali is 2019's Spelling Bee Champion

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Indian-American teen wins 2019 South Asian Spelling Bee contest.

Facebook COO's first India visit to focus on SMEs, developers

Facebook COO's first India visit to focus on SMEs, developers

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Sandberg is also expected to meet developers at the company's headquarters in Hyderabad.

Indians hold anti-CAA protests in 30 US cities

Indians hold anti-CAA protests in 30 US cities

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

India's 71st Republic day celebrations in the United States on Sunday were marred by protests and marches, albeit peaceful ones, against recent changes in the citizenship law by large number of Indian Americans in various cities of the country.

Sports Shorts: India lose to Argentina in Azlan Shah opener

Sports Shorts: India lose to Argentina in Azlan Shah opener

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Saturday

Biden-Harris inauguration ceremony kicks off with 'Kolam'

Biden-Harris inauguration ceremony kicks off with 'Kolam'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Pictures of thousands of Kolam tiles were on Saturday woven into a video to welcome Biden and Harris in the spirit of 'Presidency for All' and to showcase the multi-cultural heritage of America.

World Bank's Chief Economist: Can India create a Silicon Valley?

World Bank's Chief Economist: Can India create a Silicon Valley?

Rediff.com10 May 2018

'There is no tried and true recipe for creating Silicon Valleys.' 'Attracting and creating a mass of truly dynamic entrepreneurs is at the core and among the hardest and most necessary ingredients.' 'In the US, close to 60% of the top valued tech companies were started by immigrants who found the start-up climate to be superior to where they came from.' 'India would clearly benefit from attracting back its talented Diaspora, but it also needs to hold onto those entrepreneurs.'

Indian student wins US fellowship for LGBT research

Indian student wins US fellowship for LGBT research

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Meet Shakthi Nataraj who has been awarded Philip Brett LGBT Studies Fellowship, from the University of California in Berkely.

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.

Apple Watch can now read your blood oxygen level

Apple Watch can now read your blood oxygen level

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Along with the Apple Watch SE, Apple also introduced its new Apple iPad Air and iPad 8th generation at an online event on September 15 at the Steve Jobs Theater at Apple Park.

Kamala Harris's first thought on Biden's VP call: 'My mother'

Kamala Harris's first thought on Biden's VP call: 'My mother'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Harris recounted how she and her team got a call that Biden wanted to talk and then got another call where she was told Biden wanted to do a zoom call. She described how she went in "our little makeshift office" and then when the call started Biden immediately asked her to join the ticket. After referring to her mother, Harris also described how husband Doug Emhoff's ear was on the door outside the room listening in on the call. Eventually Jill Biden and Emhoff joined the call with Biden and Harris.

How Obama can strengthen ties with India

How Obama can strengthen ties with India

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

After the Congress secured an unexpected victory at the recently held Lok Sabha polls, United States President Barack Obama issued a statement, saying he looks forward to "continuing to work with the Indian government to enhance the warm partnership between our two countries." However, the Obama administration has not yet taken any decisive steps toward cementing Indo-US ties, observes a report from California's Pacific Council on International Policy and FICCI.

Is govt aware of Khalistani app on Google store?

Is govt aware of Khalistani app on Google store?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

The home ministry can notify Google of the Voice of Punjab app's hateful content and have the app taken down from the app store. The glorification of Beant Singh's assassination alone is enough to have the app taken down.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Moments that show it's an odd, odd world we live in.

NIA raids 27 places in Delhi, Valley in terror-funding probe, seizes Rs 2.2 cr

NIA raids 27 places in Delhi, Valley in terror-funding probe, seizes Rs 2.2 cr

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

During the operations, that began in the morning, houses and business establishments of those suspected of channelising funds to fuel secessionist and anti-India activities were searched, an NIA spokesman said.

Academicians write to PM against delaying JEE, NEET

Academicians write to PM against delaying JEE, NEET

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

While the NEET is scheduled to be held on September 13, engineering entrance exam JEE Main has been planned from September 1-6. Around 9.53 lakh candidates have registered for JEE-Mains and 15.97 lakh students have registered for NEET.

Asia and world will have better future when India, China work together: PM

Asia and world will have better future when India, China work together: PM

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

"No other relationship of India has as many layers as our relations with China. We are the world's two most populous countries and among the fastest growing major economies. Our cooperation is expanding," he said.

FBI joins probe into Sikh man's shooting; US assures India of speedy justice

FBI joins probe into Sikh man's shooting; US assures India of speedy justice

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

The United States on Monday assured India of "speedy justice" to the Indian-American victims of hate-related crimes as the Indian envoy here reached out to the State Department to convey his "deep concerns" over such tragic incidents.

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'.

'Har Har Modi' chants sweep Calfornia's Bay Area

'Har Har Modi' chants sweep Calfornia's Bay Area

Rediff.com17 May 2014

Ladoos, band, bajaa and chants took over California after NaMo supporters stepped out to celebrate his victory.

Ambitions abound as Women's T20 World Cup opens

Ambitions abound as Women's T20 World Cup opens

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

The Women's Twenty20 World Cup gets underway when hosts and defending champions Australia meet India in Sydney on Friday and hopes are high that the seventh edition of the tournament will prove transformational for the game.

India's GSAT-18 satellite launched successfully

India's GSAT-18 satellite launched successfully

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

GSAT-18, which aims at providing telecommunications services for the country by strengthening ISRO's current fleet of 14 operational telecom satellites, was launched into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit about 32 minutes after the lift-off.

How these two Harvard professors made India their second home

How these two Harvard professors made India their second home

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Lloyd and Sussane Rudolph -- two University of Chicago professors who started studying Indian politics in the 1950s, have been named the winners of the Padma Bhushan Award.

India's role in Afghanistan critical: Bera

India's role in Afghanistan critical: Bera

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Fresh from his maiden trip to Afghanistan, Democratic Congressman Ami Bera, the only Indian-American lawmaker in the Congress, has said that India has a very critical role to play in peace and development in the war-torn country.

In jail designer Anand Jon sentenced in another case

In jail designer Anand Jon sentenced in another case

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Indian-American fashion designer Anand Jon Alexander, facing a 59-year jail term in California for sexually abusing aspiring models, was sentenced to five years in prison by a federal court in New York for molesting a woman whom he allegedly lured on promise of modelling work.

COVID-19: How to Prevent Third Wave

COVID-19: How to Prevent Third Wave

Rediff.com24 May 2021

'It is important for all of us to understand to have 1. COVID-19-appropriate behaviour, even after vaccination and 2. to try to increase the vaccination drive.'

Strategic Vision: Taking India to the East

Strategic Vision: Taking India to the East

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

India has moved beyond the traditional trappings of non-alignment

Honeywell's lady charmed by India

Honeywell's lady charmed by India

Rediff.com5 May 2006

'Immunity will get us through Covid'

'Immunity will get us through Covid'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'Vaccination is the only safe way to get immunity.'

Apple becomes first US company to hit $1 trillion m-cap

Apple becomes first US company to hit $1 trillion m-cap

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

Apple's stock rose 5.89 per cent to a record-high close of $201.50 on Wednesday following the company's better-than-expected quarterly results.

'Little India' is BIG globally

'Little India' is BIG globally

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

US Ex-Im Bank gives $9 mn loan for Rajasthan project

US Ex-Im Bank gives $9 mn loan for Rajasthan project

Rediff.com27 Mar 2013

In a statement, the bank said Miasole, a solar-energy company in Santa Clara, California, has exported thin-film solar panels to a solar photovoltaic project in Rajasthan

The Terminator is now a green warrior

The Terminator is now a green warrior

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

'I am here to terminate climate change once and for all.'

US polls: Hopes of Ami Bera's re-election grow

US polls: Hopes of Ami Bera's re-election grow

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Indian-American lawmaker Ami Bera has taken a lead of more than 700 votes over his Republican rival in the Congressional elections from California.

'The BJP wants to be seen as an anti-Dalit party'

'The BJP wants to be seen as an anti-Dalit party'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

'70 years back, Dalits used to be abused, scolded, slapped, but killing a Dalit was rare because a Dalit was somebody's property.' 'Now that they are free, they are facing violent attacks.'

Ratan Tata, US varsity to invest in Indian start-ups

Ratan Tata, US varsity to invest in Indian start-ups

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

The joint venture will look at long-term, patient investments on solutions that don't lend to an IPO or exit on valuation basis.

'Mucor is very scary'

'Mucor is very scary'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'Mucor is an environmental fungus, and it's much more prevalent in hot and humid areas.' 'The amount of fungus in the air is much higher in India than some other parts of the world.'

Maintain momentum in US-India ties, Senators tell Obama

Maintain momentum in US-India ties, Senators tell Obama

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

'We are confident that the US manufacturing industry will be able to take advantage of the US-India Investment Initiative to effectively support our goals of assisting in the development of three Indian cities -- Ajmer, Vishakhapatnam and Allahabad -- where the United States will be the lead partner,' Senators Warner and Cornyn told Obama.