News for 'Chicago'

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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'

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.

I am not guilty, Headley tells Chicago court

I am not guilty, Headley tells Chicago court

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Coleman Headley, charged with criminal conspiracy in the Mumbai terror attacks, was produced before a Chicago court on Wednesday for his arraignment.Headley was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation on October 3 from Chicago for planning terror attacks in India and Denmark. He was charged with planning terror attacks on the National Defence College in New Delhi and against a Danish newspaper.

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.

Congress party launches chapter in Chicago

Congress party launches chapter in Chicago

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The Indian National Overseas Congress launched its Chicago-Illinois chapter at a banquet at the India House in Schaumburg, Illinois, April 30.

Fly Delhi-Chicago-Delhi @ Rs 38,000

Fly Delhi-Chicago-Delhi @ Rs 38,000

Rediff.com18 Oct 2005

American Airlines has announced a special promotional return fare of Rs 38,000, for a 16-hour non-stop Delhi-Chicago flight.

Chicago gears up for storm, 500 flights grounded

Chicago gears up for storm, 500 flights grounded

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Snow showers and 8-12 inches of snow accumulation is expected by Friday morning, with the greatest amount occurring from Chicago into the northern suburbs, the weather service said, adding snow showers would finally taper off to flurries by afternoon.

Kejriwal's AAP to organise convention in Chicago

Kejriwal's AAP to organise convention in Chicago

Rediff.com17 May 2013

To garner support among the Indian-Americans in the United States, Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party is organising a convention in Chicago on Saturday.

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.

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.

PM Modi pays tribute to 9/11 victims; remembers Vivekananda's 'historic' Chicago speech

PM Modi pays tribute to 9/11 victims; remembers Vivekananda's 'historic' Chicago speech

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

PM Modi on Sunday remembered the "contrasting images" of 2001 terror attack in New York and Swami Vivekanada's historic speech in Chicago in 1893.

Chicago court refuses Rana's bail plea

Chicago court refuses Rana's bail plea

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Despite fervent efforts to depict Tahawwur Hussain Rana as a man of peace and a reader of Muhammad Iqbal's poetry, a Chicago judge refused to grant 48-year-old Rana bail, on Wednesday, and slated December 16 for a response from the government.

AI launches flights to NY, Chicago via Frankfurt

AI launches flights to NY, Chicago via Frankfurt

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

Air India has expanded its international operations with the launch of two daily flights from Mumbai and Delhi to New York and Chicago via Frankfurt and opened a European hub at the Frankfurt airport.

PIX: Shah Rukh and the SLAM! tour go to Chicago!

PIX: Shah Rukh and the SLAM! tour go to Chicago!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

A look at the star studded show.

Chicago is building up an appetite for Indian food

Chicago is building up an appetite for Indian food

Rediff.com31 Mar 2011

While Italian and Chinese food are also well-liked, Indian food is becoming a favourite in the city that has many popular and top-notch restaurants.

Chicago gurdwara locked down over safety violation

Chicago gurdwara locked down over safety violation

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Gurjot Parkash Sahib gurdwara, located in the suburb of Island Lake, was locked down by police on December 8 because of certain safety violations that had put public safety in jeopardy.

Why This Lawyer Made The CJI Proud

Why This Lawyer Made The CJI Proud

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'The most powerful lesson I have learned is to observe discipline, always show up and work hard enough if you have the will to win.'

'400 paar slogan did a great disservice to BJP'

'400 paar slogan did a great disservice to BJP'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

'If all we do is keep on celebrating, then next time you might find that the BJP government is out of Maharashtra'

Delhi govt defers odd-even scheme pending SC review

Delhi govt defers odd-even scheme pending SC review

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

The Delhi government on Wednesday said the odd-even car rationing scheme will be implemented in the national capital after the Supreme Court reviews its effectiveness and issues an order.

Sensex futures on Chicago bourse soon

Sensex futures on Chicago bourse soon

Rediff.com11 Mar 2008

"We will launch futures trading on the Chicago futures exchange in a month or two. The trading on Sensex futures will be for 23 hours a day," says Rajnikant Patel.

All of Chicago will read 'Interpreter of Maladies'

All of Chicago will read 'Interpreter of Maladies'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

It has been chosen for the 'One book, one Chicago' event.

International Champions Cup friendly: PSG beat United in Chicago

International Champions Cup friendly: PSG beat United in Chicago

Rediff.com30 Jul 2015

Blaise Matuidi and Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored first half goals as Paris Saint-Germain beat Manchester United 2-0 on Wednesday in their International Champions Cup clash in Chicago.

Chicago's options exchange to file for $300 mn IPO

Chicago's options exchange to file for $300 mn IPO

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

The Chicago Board Options Exchange, the last major private exchange in the US, has filed for an initial public offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission, to raise up to $300 million.

Soha Ali Khan flags off India Independence Day Parade in Chicago

Soha Ali Khan flags off India Independence Day Parade in Chicago

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebs are tweeting.

Mosop wins Chicago Marathon in course record

Mosop wins Chicago Marathon in course record

Rediff.com9 Oct 2011

Kenyan Moses Mosop won the 34th Chicago Marathon on Sunday, surging away from the field with 10 kms to go and setting a course record of two hours five minutes 37 seconds.

What A Romantic Love Story!

What A Romantic Love Story!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Being patient, kind, and supporting each other is the backbone of our love.'

Nano stops over near Chicago on way to Detroit

Nano stops over near Chicago on way to Detroit

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

The world's cheapest car, Tata Nano, made a two-hour stop over near here before heading off to Detroit, where it would be on display for the US audience for the first time this week.

Amid war in Gaza, US man kills 6-yr-old Palestinian boy

Amid war in Gaza, US man kills 6-yr-old Palestinian boy

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A Chicago-based man, Joseph M Czuba, aged 71, has been arrested and charged with murder and hate crimes after allegedly stabbing and killing a 6-year-old boy and seriously wounding his mother.

Total Solar Eclipse: Breathtaking Scenes

Total Solar Eclipse: Breathtaking Scenes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

On Monday, April 8, 2024, millions across parts of Mexico, Canada and the United States watched the rare total solar eclipse.

Chicago's Derrick Rose wins NBA MVP award

Chicago's Derrick Rose wins NBA MVP award

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Derrick Rose of the Chicago Bulls was voted the 2010-11 Kia NBA Most Valuable Player. Rose, who does not turn 23 until October 4, becomes the league's youngest MVP, a distinction previously held by Wes Unseld, who earned the honor in 1968-69 as a 23-year-old.

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday refused to debate with his Democratic rival and Vice President Kamala Harris until the Democrats formally decide on their nominee, whereas the latter said that she is ready for a debate.