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Robots Kick Off!

Robots Kick Off!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

'Visa fraud will cost you': US embassy warns Indians

'Visa fraud will cost you': US embassy warns Indians

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

The US embassy, in a brief statement on X also said, "If anyone breaks the US law, they will be punished with "significant criminal penalties".

Trump's $100K H-1B visa hike hits Indian workers hard

Trump's $100K H-1B visa hike hits Indian workers hard

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The Trump administration has announced a massive increase in H-1B visa fees, imposing a $100,000 annual charge that will fundamentally alter how American companies hire skilled foreign workers, particularly impacting Indian IT professionals who comprise the largest group of beneficiaries.

Smiling Shubhanshu Shukla comes out of Dragon spacecraft

Smiling Shubhanshu Shukla comes out of Dragon spacecraft

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The Axiom-4 mission astronauts, including Shubhanshu Shukla, have returned to Earth after a 20-day mission to the International Space Station. The crew splashed down off the coast of San Diego and are undergoing medical check-ups and rehabilitation.

Still looks saare jahan se accha: Shuks at ISS farewell

Still looks saare jahan se accha: Shuks at ISS farewell

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla concludes his 18-day stay at the International Space Station, praising India's ambition, confidence, and pride as seen from space. He echoes Rakesh Sharma's iconic words and expresses gratitude to all involved in the Axiom-4 mission.

NISAR, Most Expensive Earth Satellite

NISAR, Most Expensive Earth Satellite

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The imaging technology in Nisar can provide very high-resolution data on changes as small as one centimetre in size on the earth's surface.

Abducted California Sikh family, including baby, found dead

Abducted California Sikh family, including baby, found dead

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The family, originally from Harsi Pind in Hoshiarpur, Punjab, was kidnapped at a business in Merced County, California, on Monday.

1 killed, 5 injured in California church shooting

1 killed, 5 injured in California church shooting

Rediff.com16 May 2022

The gunfire erupted during a lunch reception honouring a former pastor of a Taiwanese congregation that has services at Geneva.

'Life Is So Much Fun With Brothers'

'Life Is So Much Fun With Brothers'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Film folk celebrated Raksha Bandhan over the weekend and posted their happy pictures online.

How Tahawwur Rana Was Handed Over

How Tahawwur Rana Was Handed Over

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

Glimpses of when US marshals in the central district of California transferred custody of 26/11 accused Tahawwur Rana to representatives from India's ministry of external affairs on Tuesday, April 8, 2025.

Hindu temple vandalised in US; India seeks stringent action

Hindu temple vandalised in US; India seeks stringent action

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

The BAPS Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California, was desecrated, marking another incident targeting Hindu temples in the United States. The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) condemned the act and called for unity against hate, while the Coalition of Hindus of North America (CoHNA) demanded a thorough investigation and highlighted a pattern of such incidents in recent years.

Shukla set to return: Here's what Axiom-4 crew is bringing back from space

Shukla set to return: Here's what Axiom-4 crew is bringing back from space

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew are completing experiments on the International Space Station (ISS) before their scheduled return to Earth.

Nikki Bhati Case And The Dowry Trap

Nikki Bhati Case And The Dowry Trap

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

35,493 brides were killed in India between 2017 and 2022 -- averaging nearly 20 deaths a day -- over dowry demands, sometimes occurring even years after the wedding.

US Tariffs: India Draws Red Lines Around Farm Commodities

US Tariffs: India Draws Red Lines Around Farm Commodities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Very sensitive items -- such as apples, which carry political weight and are closely tied to farmer interests in states like Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand -- may face restricted concessions.

72-yr-old suspect in California shooting found dead in his car

72-yr-old suspect in California shooting found dead in his car

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna said investigators have confirmed that the man identified as Huu Can Tran, 72, was found dead inside a white cargo van after engaging in a standoff with police in Torrance, California.

Study Abroad: 10 Visa Application Mistakes To Avoid

Study Abroad: 10 Visa Application Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Do not sound as if you intend to permanently settle overseas, warns Ritika Gupta, CEO and counsellor at AAera Consultants.

Father visits Indian girl fighting for life in US hospital after accident

Father visits Indian girl fighting for life in US hospital after accident

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Tanaji Shinde, whose daughter Nilam is fighting for her life after an accident in the US, visited her at the hospital in California where she is being treated. Nilam was struck by a speeding vehicle on February 14th, suffering severe injuries and a traumatic brain injury that left her in a comatose state. Her father flew from Mumbai to the US on March 2nd and rushed to the UC Davis Medical Center near Sacramento, California. The hospital will hold a meeting tomorrow morning to decide on further treatment.

Indian student critical after accident in US, MEA pushes for urgent visa

Indian student critical after accident in US, MEA pushes for urgent visa

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Neelam Shinde from Maharashtra's Satara was critically injured in the accident on February 14 and has been in a coma at a hospital since then.

Donald Trump On Sale...In Mexico

Donald Trump On Sale...In Mexico

Rediff.com13 Mar 2025

Donald Trump busts on sale at the San Ysidro border crossing in Tijuana, Mexico.

Splashdown! Shubhanshu Shukla Is Back On Earth!

Splashdown! Shubhanshu Shukla Is Back On Earth!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 mission crew safely returned to Earth after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station, splashing down off the coast of San Diego.

Anil Menon Will Spend 8 Months In Space In 2026

Anil Menon Will Spend 8 Months In Space In 2026

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Anil Menon, the latest to join the list of American astronauts with Indian roots, will fly to the International Space Station in June 2026 as a flight engineer.

Shuks begins return journey as Axiom-4 successfully undocks

Shuks begins return journey as Axiom-4 successfully undocks

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

The Axiom-4 has successfully undocked and is making its way back to Earth, as observed by Axiom Space and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on Monday.

No visa on 'omitting' social media info: US embassy

No visa on 'omitting' social media info: US embassy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Outlining each visa adjudication as a 'national security decision', the United States has asked applicants to share their social media usernames or handles of each platform they have used in the last five years.

Why Are Bankers Committing Suicide?

Why Are Bankers Committing Suicide?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

In the past 10 years, over 500 PSB officers have died by suicide. When targets are overwhelming, senior management and customers are both impatient, and there is constant fear, not every banker has the resilience to survive and thrive, warns Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Shuks' spacecraft to arrive with a sonic boom

Shuks' spacecraft to arrive with a sonic boom

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 mission crew successfully returned to Earth, splashing down off the coast of San Diego after an 18-day stay at the International Space Station.

Just Who Is Elnaaz Norouzi?

Just Who Is Elnaaz Norouzi?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

This year is going to be extra special for Elnaaz as she will be seen in the reality show The Traitors and also in another Hollywood movie, Hotel Tehran, playing the lead opposite Zachary Levi and Liam Neeson.

India Again! Faizan Zaki Wins Spelling Bee

India Again! Faizan Zaki Wins Spelling Bee

Rediff.com30 May 2025

When it came to the final word -- 'eclaircissement' -- Faizan Zaki spelled it correctly without asking a single question.

California to Mumbai: Inspiring Ganeshas!

California to Mumbai: Inspiring Ganeshas!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Rediff readers tell us how they are celebrating Ganeshotsav this year.

Feasts, farewells aboard ISS as Shuks, crew end 18-Day mission

Feasts, farewells aboard ISS as Shuks, crew end 18-Day mission

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

After 18 days of experiments, Shubhanshu Shukla and the Axiom-4 crew are set to return to Earth, marking the end of their mission at the International Space Station.

Omit social media, risk visa denial: US tightens screening rules

Omit social media, risk visa denial: US tightens screening rules

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Outlining each visa adjudication as a "national security decision", the US has asked applicants to share their social media usernames or handles of each platform they have used in the last five years.

The Teen Who Built A Tax Education Game

The Teen Who Built A Tax Education Game

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Manas Sood, a Class 12 student from the Delhi Public School, has distributed 2,650 boxes of Tax City Education and empowered over 12,000 students from 52 schools across India. His aim? To help young Indians understand taxes and become financially literate.

Why Trump Is A Man In A Hurry

Why Trump Is A Man In A Hurry

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Trump is confident the US will eventually emerge the winner from whatever turmoil his policies cause, notes T T Ram Mohan.

'US attack may not be enough to destroy Iran nuke sites'

'US attack may not be enough to destroy Iran nuke sites'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

China's official media on Sunday criticised United States bomb attacks on Iranian nuclear sites as a further step toward the abyss, while experts in Beijing said the American bunker-buster bombs used in strikes may not be enough to destroy Iran's nuclear plants hidden deep underground.

Opposition coach saves irate Messi from seeing red

Opposition coach saves irate Messi from seeing red

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'I just tried to move him out of the way, because for him to get a red card at the end of the game would have been ridiculous.'

7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts California

7.1 magnitude earthquake jolts California

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

This comes just a day after another tremor, with a 6.4 magnitude, jolted the state on Thursday.

Gulveer smashes his own national record

Gulveer smashes his own national record

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Gulveer, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, is also the national record holder in 5,000m with a time of 13:11.82 seconds set last year.

Shuks eyes Gaganyaan after historic ISS mission

Shuks eyes Gaganyaan after historic ISS mission

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth after an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station, marking a significant milestone for India's space program and carrying out crucial scientific experiments.

The Most Influential Indian Women In World Cinema

The Most Influential Indian Women In World Cinema

Rediff.com14 May 2025

A recent report in The Hollywood Reporter has listed 46 women as the Most Influential Women in International Film, and the ladies in positions of executives, producers and creatives.

Teen Andreeva to meet Sabalenka in Indian Wells final

Teen Andreeva to meet Sabalenka in Indian Wells final

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

The loss ends five-time major champion Swiatek's bid to become the first woman to win the tournament in the Southern California desert three times.

How fire forced US women's soccer camp to Miami

How fire forced US women's soccer camp to Miami

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

A training camp for the U.S. women's national team has been moved from Los Angeles to Miami due to the wildfires that have devastated Southern California, U.S. Soccer said on Friday.