News for 'Chicago'

Another Chicago resident arrested for terror links

Another Chicago resident arrested for terror links

Rediff.com27 Mar 2010

Raja Lahrasib Khan, a naturalised citizen of the US who worked as a taxi driver in Chicago is alleged to have discussed a plot to attack a stadium in the US and is to be produced in a Chicago court on Friday, officials said. The investigation in the case was not related to the case of Lashkar-e-Tayiba operatives David Coleman Headly.

Spotted: Dino Morea in Chicago

Spotted: Dino Morea in Chicago

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Reader Kunal has sent us a photograph.

'I Was Denied Promotion For 6.5 Years'

'I Was Denied Promotion For 6.5 Years'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'The abuse got so ugly and toxic that I became depressed and had to seek therapy.'

Spotted: Aftab Shivdasani in Chicago

Spotted: Aftab Shivdasani in Chicago

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Reader Kunal has sent us a photograph.

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kamala has finessed bubblegum conversation about whether she is Black or Indian. Her Irrelevancing-approach, an Irrelevance-code if you will, is Elevated and Elegant -- this is the Elevance of Kamala! asserts economist Dr Anuradha Luther Maitra.

Spotted: Shreyas Talpade in Chicago

Spotted: Shreyas Talpade in Chicago

Rediff.com27 Jul 2011

Reader Tirthankar Bhattacharjee has sent us a photograph

Will Chicago bag an Oscar?

Will Chicago bag an Oscar?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2003

Chennai To Be World's Largest Network Testbed

Chennai To Be World's Largest Network Testbed

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

The deal with Nokia will be signed in San Francisco on Friday morning in the presence of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin, who is on a 17-day trip to the US to attract fresh investments.

Spotted: Madhuri in Chicago

Spotted: Madhuri in Chicago

Rediff.com12 Dec 2006

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

Raghuram Rajan's recipe for generating jobs

Raghuram Rajan's recipe for generating jobs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

With 7 per cent economic growth, India is not creating enough jobs as reflected by the number of applicants for vacant posts in some states, Reserve Bank's former governor Raghuram Rajan said and suggested the government needs to focus on promoting labour-intensive industries to generate employment. Rajan further said some Indians, especially those at upper level, are comfortable and have high incomes, but consumption growth from the lower half of the country has still not recovered to pre-pandemic level.

Up to BJP if it wants me to fight polls: Doval's son

Up to BJP if it wants me to fight polls: Doval's son

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shaurya Doval has said he has never expressed desire to contest elections but is open to the idea if the party decides to field him.

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.

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.

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.

Uncooked food, worn out seats: AI flyer recounts 'nightmare' flight to US

Uncooked food, worn out seats: AI flyer recounts 'nightmare' flight to US

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

In a post on the microblogging platform 'X' on Saturday, passenger Vineeth K said that even though he was getting cheaper fares with Gulf carrier Etihad, he had opted for Air India as it operates a non-stop service to the US.

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.

'Kamala Is Like A Daughter To Me'

'Kamala Is Like A Daughter To Me'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

'Kamala likes south Indian food.' 'She likes a special rasam which her husband also likes, she likes coconut rice, she likes puri aloo...'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kamala Harris: The story of a blind date, and an 'awkward' voicemail

Kamala Harris: The story of a blind date, and an 'awkward' voicemail

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Kamala Harris' husband Douglas Emhoff shared his love story and recalled how he met his wife on a blind date in 2013 and left an awkward voice message for her which she plays for him every year on their wedding anniversary.

The Rediff Review: Chicago

The Rediff Review: Chicago

Rediff.com6 Jan 2003

I still don't know what he does: NSA Ajit Doval's son

I still don't know what he does: NSA Ajit Doval's son

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

'As a child, I didn't even know that he was an IPS officer... It was much later when I came back to India'

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.

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.

Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 1 Review: No Dull Moments Here!

Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 1 Review: No Dull Moments Here!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Emily In Paris Season 4 offers more drama, high fashion, scandal and chaos to keep you entertained, observes Divya Nair.

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.

Unseeded Patten-Heliovaara win Wimbledon men's doubles

Unseeded Patten-Heliovaara win Wimbledon men's doubles

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Britain's Henry Patten and Finland's Harri Heliovaara beat Australia's Max Purcell and Jordan Thompson 6-7(7), 7-6(8), 7-6(11-9) in the men's doubles final at Wimbledon on Saturday to clinch their first Grand Slam titles.

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.

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.

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.

Donkey agents misuse visa on arrival for trafficking, 11 held

Donkey agents misuse visa on arrival for trafficking, 11 held

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

The countries offering visa-on-arrival service to Indian nationals have been exploited as 'Donkey Routes' by agents for people who endeavour to reach the United States and Canada.