News for 'Chicago'

FIRST LOOK: Aamir Khan with Kiran and son Azad

FIRST LOOK: Aamir Khan with Kiran and son Azad

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

The actor flew to Chicago to start shooting for Dhoom 3.

Rupee has not depreciated to a worrying level, govt should watch CAD: Rajan

Rupee has not depreciated to a worrying level, govt should watch CAD: Rajan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Rajan says, this is a time where countries should be focusing on getting the macro stability in order

Why Akhilesh's road show in US is in limbo

Why Akhilesh's road show in US is in limbo

Rediff.com2 May 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav's proposed visit to the US in July to boost investment chances in the state now appears to be in limbo with his Samajwadi party taking a belligerent anti-US stand.

Closure of Pak airspace has hit Air India hard

Closure of Pak airspace has hit Air India hard

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

This closure has led to increase in flight duration and has put a strain on Mumbai's air traffic controllers, who are working extra shifts to handle the increase in traffic.

Phantom vs Phantom on screen, stage

Phantom vs Phantom on screen, stage

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

Kareena, Ash, Katrina: Bollywood travels in style

Kareena, Ash, Katrina: Bollywood travels in style

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Here's looking at some cool airport fashion.

More direct AI flights to US

More direct AI flights to US

Rediff.com3 Sep 2005

Air-India is planning to operate direct flights from Southern India to New York and Chicago, via Frankfurt and Paris, to boost the west bound traffic from the region, a senior AI official has said.

Indian-American named VC of Illinois University

Indian-American named VC of Illinois University

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

A distinguished Indian-American academician has been appointed as vice chancellor for research at the prestigious University of Illinois, Chicago.

Boeing forecast assumes little impact from 787 woes

Boeing forecast assumes little impact from 787 woes

Rediff.com31 Jan 2013

Boeing sticks with lithium-ion battery despite issues.

'For all Roger Ebert has done for cinema: Two thumbs up'

'For all Roger Ebert has done for cinema: Two thumbs up'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Bollywood stars pay tribute to the renowned late film critic, who reviewed over 10,000 films in his career spanning over 40 years.

Abu Dhabi to be Jet's hub after deal with Etihad

Abu Dhabi to be Jet's hub after deal with Etihad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

The move is likely to impact Jet's operations out of Belgium and India.

Family drama, mystery, over lottery winner's death

Family drama, mystery, over lottery winner's death

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Recent revelations have put the spotlight on the intriguing life of Indian-American businessman Urooj Ahmad Khan, who died of cyanide poisoning the day after winning a million dollars. Arthur J Pais reports.

Basketball, dinner and more on Election Day

Basketball, dinner and more on Election Day

Rediff.com6 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama will spend the Election Day in his hometown of Chicago, playing basketball with friends and giving a dozen satellite interviews in several battleground states.

NBA: Miami's 27-game win run ends

NBA: Miami's 27-game win run ends

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Miami Heat's 27-game winning streak in the National Basketball Association ended on Wednesday when they were beaten by the Chicago Bulls.

Patang beats Kahaani, Vicky Donor in New York

Patang beats Kahaani, Vicky Donor in New York

Rediff.com27 Oct 2012

The awards were given by the South Asian International Film Festival (SAIFF) which is holding its ninth edition running through October 31.

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

In a policy paper submitted to US Senators, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) said the excessive delays in the processing of permanent residency applications due to country-wise quota contributed to America's loss of revenue, market leadership and competitive edge.

Vanity Fair gets mixed reviews

Vanity Fair gets mixed reviews

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

'Gita is one of the world's outstanding economists'

'Gita is one of the world's outstanding economists'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Although the first woman to hold the position of chief economist at IMF, it would be wrong to see her appointment through the lens of gender

A 'Trump-Clinton' fight in Japan

A 'Trump-Clinton' fight in Japan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

A burger joint in Tokyo is trying to cash-in on the big fight between Democratic Hilary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.

India should make it easy to hire, fire workers

India should make it easy to hire, fire workers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Foreign investors don't like policy uncertainty and reversibility, says Anusha Chari.

Wizards win first playoff game in 17 years

Wizards win first playoff game in 17 years

Rediff.com2 May 2005

Gilbert Arenas scored 32 points to lead the Wizards to a 117-99 home win over the Chicago Bulls.

Leaked doping data casts doubt over major marathons

Leaked doping data casts doubt over major marathons

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Britain's Sunday Times and Germany's ARD say the results from the database of the sport's governing body, the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), show evidence of widespread cheating among long distance runners.

All Indian-American lawmakers get key US Congressional panels

All Indian-American lawmakers get key US Congressional panels

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

This is the highest number of Indian-Americans in the history of the US Congress.

Headley, Rana to be sentenced in Jan next year

Headley, Rana to be sentenced in Jan next year

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The sentencing of American-born Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist David Headley, accused of involvement in 26/11 Mumbai attacks, has been fixed for January 17 next year while that of his accomplice Tahawwur Rana has been rescheduled for January 15 from December four.

Missing Indian student in US found dead

Missing Indian student in US found dead

Rediff.com19 Feb 2014

Authorities do not suspect any foul play was involved in Varughese's death but the cause of his death is yet to be ascertained, Chicago Sun-Times reported.

We are NOT walking away from 26/11 case: Clinton

We are NOT walking away from 26/11 case: Clinton

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

The United States on Tuesday said bringing to justice the perpetrators of 26/11 was still an "unfinished business" which was high on its priority list, days after Pakistani American Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist David Headley was sentenced to 35 years in jail by a Chicago court.

Award-winning film critic Roger Ebert passes away

Award-winning film critic Roger Ebert passes away

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Ebert, 70, succumbed to a decade-long battle with cancer on April 4.

David Headley sentenced for 35 years for 26/11 role

David Headley sentenced for 35 years for 26/11 role

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

Pakistani-American Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorist David Headley, who "unquestionably contributed" to the Mumbai attacks that claimed 166 lives, was sentenced by a Chicago court

Those who clean India have first right to chant Vande Mataram: PM

Those who clean India have first right to chant Vande Mataram: PM

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

'We chew paan and spit it out on Mother India and then chant Vande Mataram. Throw garbage and then chant Vande Mataram... , the PM said.

The Obamas return to the White House

The Obamas return to the White House

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle and their two daughters Malia and Sasha have arrived at the White House from his home town of Chicago, a day after his historic re-election.

US to pursue 26/11 case against LeT men, ISI Major

US to pursue 26/11 case against LeT men, ISI Major

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

The United States on Friday said it would continue its hunt for dreaded terrorist Illyas Kashmiri, Lashkar-e-Tayiba handler Sajid Mir and four others involved in the Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people, including six Americans. The six are named in the indictment in the case in a Chicago court, which is hearing charges against Tahawwur Rana and David Headley. Rana was on Thursday sentenced to 14 years in jail.

Tahawwur Rana to appeal conviction, say his attorneys

Tahawwur Rana to appeal conviction, say his attorneys

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

Pakistani-Canadian Tahawwur Rana, who was sentenced to 14 years in jail for providing material support to Pakistan-based LeT and for backing a plot to attack a Danish newspaper, would appeal against his conviction, his attorneys said on Friday.

Rana sentenced, but NIA to stick to its chargesheet

Rana sentenced, but NIA to stick to its chargesheet

Rediff.com18 Jan 2013

NIA officials say that though he had been cleared of any direct involvement in the 26/11 attack, they would continue to pursue the case in India as per the chargesheet that has been filed. Vicky Nanjappa reports

Tahawwur Rana sentenced to 14 years in jail

Tahawwur Rana sentenced to 14 years in jail

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Tahawwur Rana, an accomplice of convicted terrorist David Headley, was on Thursday sentenced to 14 years in jail followed by five years of supervised release by a United States court for providing material support to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba and for backing a plot to strike a Danish newspaper.

Congressman Ryan is a decent man: Obama

Congressman Ryan is a decent man: Obama

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

United States President Barack Obama on Monday welcomed Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan to the presidential race but added that he fundamentally disagrees with his vision, which, if implemented, would take the nation backward. "Just last morning, my opponent chose his running mate, the ideological leader of the Republicans in Congress Mr Paul Ryan. I want to congratulate Congressman Ryan," Obama said at a campaign event in Chicago.

We must respect Rajan's decision: Chanda Kochhar

We must respect Rajan's decision: Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's decision to not seek a second term is a "personal one" which everybody should respect, Chanda Kochhar MD & CEO, ICICI Bank said.

Walmart workers threaten strike across US on Nov 23

Walmart workers threaten strike across US on Nov 23

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

According to news reports, workers held walkouts and marches in cities across the US, including those in Dallas, San Diego, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington DC, Sacramento and even at its headquarters in Arkansas.

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

This is an alternate list of 10 screen roles that saw Soumitra Chatterjee, a paragon of gentility, venture beyond his comfort zone and deliver masterclasses of subtlety and depth, lists Saibal Chatterjee.

NBA: Heat win ninth straight, tighten grip on East

NBA: Heat win ninth straight, tighten grip on East

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The Miami Heat tightened their grip on the Eastern Conference by routing the Chicago Bulls 86-67 on Thursday.