News for 'Chicago'

Indian-American creates world's largest tricolour

Indian-American creates world's largest tricolour

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Exuding unflinching patriotism, an Indian-American in Chicago has created the world's largest Indian flag, weighing 250 kg, as a symbol of peace and harmony in the country.

US: Indian origin woman charged with prostitution

US: Indian origin woman charged with prostitution

Rediff.com16 Jun 2011

Reema Bajaj, 25, who had received her law license last year, pleaded not guilty to the two misdemeanor and one felony counts, according to a report in the Chicago Tribune.

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

Boxer Leon Spinks, who shocked Muhammad Ali, dies at 67

Rediff.com7 Feb 2021

Spinks' aggressive style and superior stamina allowed him to outduel Ali in a 15-round split decision, becoming the first boxer to take the title from Ali in the ring.

NBA: Bulls stifle Heat in easy opening win

NBA: Bulls stifle Heat in easy opening win

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Chicago's defence stifled LeBron James and Dwyane Wade to set-up an easy 103-82 victory over the Miami Heat in the opening game of their Eastern Conference Finals series on Sunday.

Bulls down Hawks to reach Eastern Finals

Bulls down Hawks to reach Eastern Finals

Rediff.com13 May 2011

The Chicago Bulls advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 1998 with a series-clinching 93-73 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday.

Why we should avoid a fresh lockdown

Why we should avoid a fresh lockdown

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'The cost of the lockdown so far is the loss of about 11 million jobs.' 'It is important that a fresh lockdown does not make this worse,' asserts Mahesh Vyas.

Row erupts over RSS chief's 'lion vs dogs' comment

Row erupts over RSS chief's 'lion vs dogs' comment

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Bhagwat said a sense of idealism is good and described himself not as 'anti-modern', but as 'pro-future'.

Headley example of counter-terror cooperation: US

Headley example of counter-terror cooperation: US

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

The United States has put the case of David Coleman Headley, Mumbai terror attack suspect now languishing in a Chicago jail, as one of the key counter-terrorism cases on information sharing with its partners.

IATA terms service tax on air tickets illegal

IATA terms service tax on air tickets illegal

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has termed the service tax charged on air tickets by the Indian government as illegal according to the Chicago Convention.

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

'The CoA feels that if David has declared and is not taking remuneration from India Cements, he is not in conflict'

PM welcomes Trump, says 'Ab ki baar, Trump Sarkar'

PM welcomes Trump, says 'Ab ki baar, Trump Sarkar'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Addressing over 50,000 Indian-Americans at the NRG stadium, Modi said it was honour and privilege for him to welcome Trump in this magnificent stadium and magnificent gathering.

5 Indian-Americans awarded 2020 Guggenheim fellowship

5 Indian-Americans awarded 2020 Guggenheim fellowship

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Pradeep Sharma, mechanical engineer at the University of Houston, Kavita Ramanan, professor of Applied Mathematics at Brown University, Dilip Da Cunha, architect, planner and teacher at Harvard University and Columbia University, Mukul Sharma, professor of Earth Sciences at Dartmouth College, and Tahera Qutbuddin, professor of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies at the University of Chicago, have been awarded the 2020 Guggenheim fellowships.

Gavaskar bats for life; raises funds for child heart surgeries

Gavaskar bats for life; raises funds for child heart surgeries

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

India's batting legend Sunil Gavaskar launched his new innings with a triple double century to support over 600 lifesaving heart surgeries for underprivileged children in India.

Bulls beat Wizards to win ninth game in last 10

Bulls beat Wizards to win ninth game in last 10

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

The Chicago Bulls continued their rapid ascent through the Eastern Conference by defeating the injury-depleted Washington Wizards 87-80 on Wednesday for their ninth victory in their last 10 games.

Vande Bharat Mission to be expanded to central Asia, Europe

Vande Bharat Mission to be expanded to central Asia, Europe

Rediff.com8 May 2020

They said stranded Indians in central Asia as well as in various European countries will be brought back home in the second phase of evacuation beginning May 15.

Akshaya Patra raises $41,000 for children

Akshaya Patra raises $41,000 for children

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The Akshaya Patra Foundation USA's Chicago chapter raised over $41,000 to educate poor children in India during its annual Food for Education benefit at Waterford Banquets in Elmhurst, May 1.

One World Trade Center to be tallest skyscraper in US

One World Trade Center to be tallest skyscraper in US

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

The skyscraper at New York's World Trade Center has been designated the tallest building in the United States by virtue of its spire, surpassing Chicago's Willis Tower, an international body said on Tuesday.

This pilot-teacher reunion pic just won the Internet

This pilot-teacher reunion pic just won the Internet

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Thirty years ago, he'd introduced himself as Capt Rohan Bhasin to his playschool teacher.

AI, Jet, Kingfisher flights to Europe cancelled

AI, Jet, Kingfisher flights to Europe cancelled

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Flights to the UK and other European destinations of Air India, Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines remained cancelled for the sixth consecutive day today in the wake of huge clouds of volcanic ash emanating from Iceland.

US arrests 2 terror suspects on Amsterdam flight

US arrests 2 terror suspects on Amsterdam flight

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Two individuals flying on a Chicago-Amsterdam United Airlines flights were on Monday arrested in the Netherland on charges of 'preparation of a terrorist attack,' a media report said.

Wasn't just a flu, US was attacked: Trump on COVID-19

Wasn't just a flu, US was attacked: Trump on COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'We built it in the last three years and then one day, they came and they said you have to close it'

Headley plotted strikes in India and Denmark

Headley plotted strikes in India and Denmark

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

The LeT was more interested in a spectacular operation in India than in Denmark. The 313 Brigade was more interested in a spectacular operation in Denmark than in India. It was the FBI's successful monitoring of the plans for an attack in Copenhagen which led to Headley's arrest and the subsequent discovery of his role in India, says B Raman

Indian-American a key figure in corruption trial

Indian-American a key figure in corruption trial

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Raghuveer Nayak, an Indian-American Chicago businessman, has emerged as a key figure in the corruption trial of former governor Rod Blagojevich at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago on Wednesday.

'I am the godfather of disco'

'I am the godfather of disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'You make a hit, everything is fit.'

US Homeland Security apologises to Praful Patel

US Homeland Security apologises to Praful Patel

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

The US Homeland Security has apologised to Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel who was questioned by the immigration authorities in Chicago as his name and date of birth happened to match with that of a person on America's watch-list.

Praful Patel held in US airport; released later

Praful Patel held in US airport; released later

Rediff.com28 Sep 2010

Union Minister for Civil Aviation Praful Patel on Tuesday got the experience very few Patels have been able to escape in the United States of America.

Have you seen Misha, Taimur, Yash's adorable pix?

Have you seen Misha, Taimur, Yash's adorable pix?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Making your Monday totally adorable with these pictures!

NBA: Miami Heat to host season opener

NBA: Miami Heat to host season opener

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

LeBron James and the Miami Heat will open the 2013-14 National Basketball Association season at home against the Chicago Bulls, the NBA announced on Tuesday.

Oprah Winfrey's grand TV exit plan

Oprah Winfrey's grand TV exit plan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

US-India green corridor will ease international travel

US-India green corridor will ease international travel

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Travel bubbles, also called travel bridges or green corridors, do away with the waiting period for travellers from certain countries. They are reciprocal in nature, meaning flyers from both countries will enjoy similar benefits.

US restricts Air India's Vande Bharat flights due to 'unfair practices'

US restricts Air India's Vande Bharat flights due to 'unfair practices'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The United States has described as "discriminatory and restrictive" the Indian government not allowing American carriers operate chartered flights on Indo-US routes even though Air India was doing so under the Vande Bharat Mission.

Any lenience to Headley a matter of concern: India

Any lenience to Headley a matter of concern: India

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Concerned over reports that Mumbai terror suspect David Headley may enter into a plea bargain with prosecutors in Chicago, Indian security establishment feels that it would lend credence to suspicions that he may have been working for the Americans.

Coronavirus stokes fears of Tokyo Olympics cancellation

Coronavirus stokes fears of Tokyo Olympics cancellation

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Marathoners are spending the precious few moments of downtime before Saturday's competition focused on strategy and rest, and do not fear Olympic cancellation

'Headley took pictures, videos of 26/11 targets'

'Headley took pictures, videos of 26/11 targets'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

Suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist David Coleman Headley was charged in a Chicago court with criminal conspiracy in the Mumbai terror attacks that killed about 180 people, including many foreigners.

LeT operative Headley charged for 26/11 conspiracy

LeT operative Headley charged for 26/11 conspiracy

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Monday filed fresh charges against suspected Lashkar-e-Tayiba operative David Headley, who was arrested in Chicago in October for plotting terror attacks in India.Headley has been charged with conducting surveillance of several targets in Mumbai for over two years before the terror attack on the city on November 26, 2008, that killed over 170 people, federal law enforcement officials announced today.

Why soccer legend Pele has sued Samsung...

Why soccer legend Pele has sued Samsung...

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Brazilian soccer legend Pel has sued Samsung Electronics Co for at least $30 million, alleging the Korean company improperly used a look-alike in an advertisement that ran in the New York Times without permission.

Indian-American raises $ 1 mn for state campaign

Indian-American raises $ 1 mn for state campaign

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

US President Barack Obama's former Indian-American policy adviser Raja Krishnamoorthi has raised more than US $ 1 million for his campaign for post of Illinois state comptroller, for which he has also received support from leading city dailies.

Hotter weather affects survival of coronavirus on surfaces

Hotter weather affects survival of coronavirus on surfaces

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The researchers said the growth rate of COVID-19 is weakly linked to the outdoor weather, adding that the chances of the survival of the virus "increases roughly by five times under a humid condition as compared to a dry condition."

Pak-American cabbie to be in jail pending trial

Pak-American cabbie to be in jail pending trial

Rediff.com31 Mar 2010

A US court on Wednesday fixed April 7 as the date for the preliminary hearing in the case of a Pakistani-origin taxi driver who was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in Chicago on charges of providing material support and funds to Osama bin Laden's Al-Qaeda terror group.

All about commodity derivatives

All about commodity derivatives

Rediff.com5 May 2005