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Another Indian student found dead in US, 6th incident in 2024

Another Indian student found dead in US, 6th incident in 2024

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Video surveillance shows Ali walking to his home at night with a packet in his hand when the three men chase him.

Ethiopia's Tola breaks Olympic record to win Marathon

Ethiopia's Tola breaks Olympic record to win Marathon

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Tola had an 18-second lead by the 35km mark, which he extended as the Eiffel Tower came into sight and crowds lining the streets roared him on. He became the first Ethiopian winner of the Olympic men's marathon in 24 years.

Will Chicago bag an Oscar?

Will Chicago bag an Oscar?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2003

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

In yet another deadly attack on Indians and Indian-Americans in the United States in recent months, a 34-year-old trained classical dancer from India and a student of Washington University, was shot dead in St Louis, Missouri.

Biden calls QUAD allies India, Japan along with China, Russia 'xenophobic'

Biden calls QUAD allies India, Japan along with China, Russia 'xenophobic'

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Biden has been under attack from his opponents and the Republican Party for his immigration policies as hundreds and thousands of illegal immigrants enter the United States every month.

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris' White House bid

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris' White House bid

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Kamala Harris will be a 'fantastic President of the United States', former president Barack Obama said on Friday, as he and his wife Michelle endorsed her and vowed to do 'everything we can' to enable her to win the high-stakes elections against Donald Trump in November.

Spotted: Madhuri in Chicago

Spotted: Madhuri in Chicago

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

Reader Celia Gonzales had a great time at Chicago's India Parade.

Chicago police foils terror attack ahead of NATO Summit

Chicago police foils terror attack ahead of NATO Summit

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Three members of the 'Black Bloc' group have been arrested in President Barack Obama's hometown Chicago on charges of allegedly plotting terror attacks during the key NATO Summit in the city.

Image: President Obama floors Chicago

Image: President Obama floors Chicago

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

SPRING IN THEIR STEPS: Barack Obama has made it to the White House. Minutes after he was declared the winner, the President-elect appeared on stage with his family members for his victory speech at Chicago.

Numbers with Kamala Harris to become Democratic prez nominee

Numbers with Kamala Harris to become Democratic prez nominee

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has received the backing from more than the 1,976 pledged delegates needed to win the Democratic Party's nomination on the first ballot, CNN reported on the first full day of her campaign.

Trump shooting underscores political violence threat: Media

Trump shooting underscores political violence threat: Media

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

"Americans received a sobering reminder on Saturday of the threat that political violence poses to our democracy," The New York Times said.

Chicago jury begins deliberations on Rana's fate

Chicago jury begins deliberations on Rana's fate

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

The 12-member jury of a federal court in Chicago on Wednesday began deliberations against Tahawwur Rana, charged with involvement in the Mumbai terror attacks, planning of a similar strike in Denmark and providing material support to Pakistan-based terror group Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

Kenyan Kiptum smashes men's marathon world record

Kenyan Kiptum smashes men's marathon world record

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum shattered the men's marathon world record in Chicago on Sunday, winning in two hours and 35 seconds to beat compatriot Eliud Kipchoge's previous mark by more than 30 seconds.

26/11: Rana's trial begins in Chicago

26/11: Rana's trial begins in Chicago

Rediff.com17 May 2011

The trial of Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Hussain Rana who is accused with David Coleman Headley for the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks began in Chicago on Tuesday.

Rana's status hearing takes place in Chicago

Rana's status hearing takes place in Chicago

Rediff.com12 May 2011

The status hearing of Pakistani born Canadian citizen Tahawwur Hussain Rana, co-accused with David Coleman Headley in the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks took in Chicago on Wednesday, even as his lawyer claimed that Indian government officials hadn't approached him yet for access.

PHOTOS: Aishwarya, baby head to Chicago

PHOTOS: Aishwarya, baby head to Chicago

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

The mother-daughter pair were spotted at the Mumbai airport.

Marathon world record holder Kiptum dies in car crash

Marathon world record holder Kiptum dies in car crash

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

According to the Nation newspaper, Kiptum was driving his Rwandan coach and a woman in a car near the Rift Valley village where he was born when the accident occurred.

In a first, Amul to launch fresh milk in US

In a first, Amul to launch fresh milk in US

Rediff.com25 Mar 2024

For the first time, Amul fresh milk will be available outside India, with the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) launching four variants of milk in the US market within a week, to cater to Indian diaspora and Asian population. "We have been exporting dairy products for many decades. This is the first time we are launching fresh milk outside India," GCMMF MD Jayen Mehta told PTI. He said "the GCMMF has tied up with 108-year old cooperative organisation Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) to launch fresh milk in the US market."

'Kamala Harris Is Going To Win!'

'Kamala Harris Is Going To Win!'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'The die is cast. The wave is for her.' 'We will win this. The numbers are going to be higher than people are saying.' 'It is going to be more closer to Obama's numbers than Biden's numbers.'

Chicago B-school names Indian-American as dean

Chicago B-school names Indian-American as dean

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

Kumar's five-year term as dean at Chicago Booth will begin on January 1, 2011. The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore alumnus is currently Stanford Business School's senior associate dean for academic affairs.

Spotted: Abhishek, Aishwarya at Chicago airport

Spotted: Abhishek, Aishwarya at Chicago airport

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

Reader Ashish Vijay Borikar has sent us this photograph of the stars.

Kamala Harris gains ground post Biden exit, in tie with Trump: Poll

Kamala Harris gains ground post Biden exit, in tie with Trump: Poll

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Harris, with only 14 percent saying they would prefer another option, has an overwhelming 70 percent of Democratic voters support, the New York Times cited the poll as saying.

Rana's visa issued after scrutiny: Chicago mission

Rana's visa issued after scrutiny: Chicago mission

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Facing criticism for issuing multi-entry visas to suspected terrorists Tahawwur Rana and his wife, the Indian Consulate in Chicago said on Wednesday that the visas were given after "due scrutiny of the available documents".

The Chicago conspiracy: What is Rana's role?

The Chicago conspiracy: What is Rana's role?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Security expert B Raman deciphers the FBI affidavit against Tahawwur Hussain Rana, the Pakistan-origin Canadian arrested with David Headley for alleged Lashkar connections, and speculates who could be their handlers in Pakistan.

Michael Jordan's Chicago estate fails to sell at auction

Michael Jordan's Chicago estate fails to sell at auction

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The Chicago-area mansion belonging to American basketball star and NBA franchise owner Michael Jordan did not attract a winning bid at an auction on Monday, a spokeswoman said.

Dubai has Chicago to thank for the Burj

Dubai has Chicago to thank for the Burj

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

Sixty-five-year-old Adrian Smith, a Chicago-based architect has designed the Burj Dubai, the silvery, heat-deflecting skyscraper that rises to more than 2,600 feet.

Is she black or Indian?: Trump on Kamala Harris

Is she black or Indian?: Trump on Kamala Harris

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Trump's comments prompted immediate criticism.

Pak Consul in Chicago knew LeT operatives

Pak Consul in Chicago knew LeT operatives

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

Pakistan's Consul General in Chicago personally knew both David Coleman Headley and Tahawwur Hussain Rana, nabbed by the Federal Bureau of Investigation for planning to carry out a major terror attack in India at the behest of LeT, the US authorities have claimed.

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fundamental construct of India's neighbourhood policy still needs to be what Vajpayee postulated, Manmohan Singh embraced, and Modi energised. It's just that we need to junk domestic politics and excessive religiosity, while acquiring much humility and a renewed respectfulness towards our neighbours, recommends Shekhar Gupta.

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

'India has established probable cause to prosecute him for his role in terrorist attacks that resulted in 166 deaths and 239 injuries'

The Rediff Review: Chicago

The Rediff Review: Chicago

Rediff.com6 Jan 2003

Security tightened for Chicago marathon after Boston attack

Security tightened for Chicago marathon after Boston attack

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Increased security will be in effect for Sunday's Chicago Marathon, the first major marathon staged in the United States since the tragic April bombing at the Boston race, organizers and police said.

Spotted: The Bachchans in Chicago

Spotted: The Bachchans in Chicago

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Reader Pramila Thakker has sent us this photograph with the stars.

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win, Harris said.

United Airlines to create 1,300 jobs in Chicago

United Airlines to create 1,300 jobs in Chicago

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

The new jobs will be positions that support United's global operations.

Marathon-running mum gives birth after Chicago race

Marathon-running mum gives birth after Chicago race

Rediff.com11 Oct 2011

Amber Miller could be forgiven for taking a long rest after completing the Chicago Marathon on Sunday but rather than resting her aching limbs, the 27-year-old spent the evening giving birth to her second child.

Another Indian student dies in US, probe underway

Another Indian student dies in US, probe underway

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

'Deeply saddened by the unfortunate demise of Mr Uma Satya Sai Gadde, an Indian student in Cleveland, Ohio,' the Consulate General of India in New York said in a post on X.

Obama to return to Chicago for 2012 poll campaign?

Obama to return to Chicago for 2012 poll campaign?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2010

Bucking recent campaign history, United States President Barack Obama may return to his 2008 election headquarters in Chicago for his planned 2012 bid for the White House, according to a media report.

Chicago: Pakistan-origin cabbie pleads guilty

Chicago: Pakistan-origin cabbie pleads guilty

Rediff.com7 Feb 2012

A Pakistan-born Chicago cab driver, charged with sending money to Al Qaeda commander Ilyas Kashmiri, has pleaded guilty to one count of providing material support to a foreign terrorist outfit. Raja Lahrasib Khan was arrested in March 2010 and charged with two counts of attempting to provide material support to terrorist leader Ilyas Kashmiri, who is believed to have been killed in a United States predator attack in June last year in Pakistan.

Rajan heads back to Chicago Booth School, to teach global corp finance

Rajan heads back to Chicago Booth School, to teach global corp finance

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Giving details of Rajan's 'course schedule' for 2016-17, Chicago Booth School said this course will explore the challenges of corporate finance and investment in a more integrated global economy.