News for 'Detroit'

Hamilton puts Pistons in first-place tie with Cavs

Hamilton puts Pistons in first-place tie with Cavs

Rediff.com30 Jan 2005

The Detroit Pistons moved into a first-place tie with the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Central Division after a 91-61 romp over the New York Knicks.

It's time for Trump to pack his bags and go home: Biden

It's time for Trump to pack his bags and go home: Biden

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

In his first of the two election speeches on the eve of the November 3 elections, Biden asserted that he has a plan to successfully fight against COVD-19 if voted to power.

NBA: Heat down Pistons

NBA: Heat down Pistons

Rediff.com30 May 2005

Dwyane Wade scored 36 points and Shaquille O'Neal added 24 as the Miami Heat beat the Detroit Pistons 113-104 in Game Three of the Eastern Conference finals.

Trump's travel ban claims life; woman dies after denied entry from Iraq

Trump's travel ban claims life; woman dies after denied entry from Iraq

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

A family from Detroit became the latest victim of United States President Donald Trump's ban on immigration and travel from seven predominately Muslim nations as the mother of a local business owner died as she could not return to the US for treatment.

Kamala Harris pledges to rejoin Paris climate, Iran nuke deals

Kamala Harris pledges to rejoin Paris climate, Iran nuke deals

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Harris slammed President Donald Trump and pledged to 'rejoin' the Paris agreement on Climate Change and 'strengthen and re-enter' the Iran nuclear deal. "Joe Biden and our administration is gonna have a massive job to repair the damage done by Donald Trump and his administration, and to restore our place in the world," she said.

'The story of Naa Bangaru Talli is quite shocking'

'The story of Naa Bangaru Talli is quite shocking'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

The filmmaker talks about his new feature film.

Tata's electric car to be priced less than $20,000

Tata's electric car to be priced less than $20,000

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Tata Technologies completed its first feasibility study of the electric vehicle using Dassault Systems' 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.

He is teaching a bankrupt city the value of money

He is teaching a bankrupt city the value of money

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Rohan Sinha has founded MoneyOne to help teenagers in and around Detroit. This is his story.

Aretha Franklin passes away

Aretha Franklin passes away

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

'The Queen is dead. Long live the Queen.'

Why Tamil Nadu is no longer a favoured auto hub

Why Tamil Nadu is no longer a favoured auto hub

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Chronic power outages, labour issues and unaffordable real estate have taken the sheen off TN's vaunted ecosystem for global auto makers.

Why Tamil Nadu is no longer a favoured auto hub

Why Tamil Nadu is no longer a favoured auto hub

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

Chronic power outages, labour issues and unaffordable real estate have taken the sheen off TN's vaunted ecosystem for global auto makers.

Stunning concept cars of Tokyo Motor Show

Stunning concept cars of Tokyo Motor Show

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Of all auto event, this one in Japan is favourite of car makers to unveil their concepts.

Trump threatens to file suits in all states won by Biden

Trump threatens to file suits in all states won by Biden

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Nevada is the fourth State where the Trump Campaign has filed a lawsuit. United States President Donald Trump, who has 214 votes so far, has filed lawsuits in Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan and demanded recounting of votes in Wisconsin.

Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

Kamala Harris, the perfect foil for Biden

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'There is room for cautious optimism following the Harris anointment that America will return this year to more normal politics after the aberration of the Trump presidency,' points out Shreekant Sambrani.

BMW launches new version of Z4; costs Rs 68.9 lakh

BMW launches new version of Z4; costs Rs 68.9 lakh

Rediff.com14 Nov 2013

Feature additions come in the form of LED headlights, new alloy wheel design options, additional body colours and an optional contrast roof.

F1 scraps American races due to COVID-19

F1 scraps American races due to COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

Formula One scrapped all four of this season's races in the Americas due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday and added three European rounds, including old favourites Imola and the Nuerburgring, to the calendar. While previously scheduled Grands Prix in Canada, Texas, Mexico and Brazil were cancelled, Formula One said in a statement that Portugal's Portimao will host a race for the first time.

America's economic resurgence is real, says Obama

America's economic resurgence is real, says Obama

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Obama said he has just two years left in office.

Indian-American jailed for 17 years for healthcare fraud

Indian-American jailed for 17 years for healthcare fraud

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

An Indian-American pharmacist has been sentenced to 17 years in prison by a United States court for a healthcare fraud worth millions.

When 'humiliated' Tata did 'favour' to Ford with JLR buyout!

When 'humiliated' Tata did 'favour' to Ford with JLR buyout!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

When 'humiliated' Tata did 'favour' to Ford with JLR buyout!

Trump loses bid to challenge Biden's win in Pennsylvania

Trump loses bid to challenge Biden's win in Pennsylvania

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The three-judge panel of the 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a previous ruling that dismissed the Trump campaign's request for an injunction in the case in Pennsylvania to challenge the election results and slammed the lawsuit.

'Labour law reforms have lagged auto sector growth'

'Labour law reforms have lagged auto sector growth'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

Tamil Nadu, claiming to be the Detroit of India, has labour unrest in the automobile industry, among others.

What will you cook for Kamala Harris?

What will you cook for Kamala Harris?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Padma Lakshmi cooked Tamarind Rice. What would be your choice?

These cars could save the world!

These cars could save the world!

Rediff.com7 May 2009

In a world increasingly plagued by both global warming and rising oil prices, electric-powered cars could be possible solution.

Auto Expo moves to Noida

Auto Expo moves to Noida

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

The move is to avoid a clash with the Detroit Auto Show and unavailability of Pragati Maidan.

Trump digs in, claims election was 'stolen'

Trump digs in, claims election was 'stolen'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

His campaign has now established a "Election Defense Fund" to raise funds to fight the expensive legal battle in US courts that might end up in the US Supreme Court.

Ponzi menace: Indian sentenced to prison in US

Ponzi menace: Indian sentenced to prison in US

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Several of Sachin Uppal's victims were family friends

US judge finds Mahindra Roxor violates Jeep's design

US judge finds Mahindra Roxor violates Jeep's design

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

Mahindra & Mahindra on Friday said a judge of the US International Trade Commission has found that its off-road vehicle Roxor violated Fiat Chrysler Automobile's (FCA) Jeep 'trade dress' and recommended an exclusion order prohibiting import and sale of any already imported parts of the vehicle.

Motown rocks! These 8 cool cars may soon be in India

Motown rocks! These 8 cool cars may soon be in India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

The ongoing Detroit Motor Show has plenty of interesting cars this time round

Watch out Porsche, Ferrari; Corvette is back

Watch out Porsche, Ferrari; Corvette is back

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

On 60 anniversary of 'America's sports car' Corvette, we look at the past and the future of this iconic machine.

JLR to expand presence in India, China; create 800 jobs

JLR to expand presence in India, China; create 800 jobs

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

In 2012, JLR sales were up in every major market, driven by new model introductions and update programmes, the company said in a statement issued at the North American International Motor Show in Detroit.

Indian pleads guilty in $13.8 mn US healthcare fraud

Indian pleads guilty in $13.8 mn US healthcare fraud

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Ankit Patel, 28, of Detroit pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud before US District Judge Gerald Rosen of the Eastern District of Michigan.

Why Racing Point car is not just a 'pink Mercedes'

Why Racing Point car is not just a 'pink Mercedes'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Team principal Otmar Szafnauer and technical Andrew Green said in a video interview at last weekend's British Grand Prix that it was time to 'give credit where credit was due'.

Polar Vortex freezes US with snow

Polar Vortex freezes US with snow

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

A blast of Arctic air from the polar vortex has brought dangerous, bone-chilling cold to a wide swath of the United States on Tuesday, stretching from the Dakotas through Maine, with snow expected as far south as Alabama and Georgia. Arctic air and icy conditions led schools to close, flights to be cancelled and railway officials to set fires on train tracks to prevent them from cracking.

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'

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The US became the first country in the world to have more than one million cases of coronavirus. It accounts for nearly one-third of the 3.1 million cases globally.

COVID-19 cases in US cross 7 lakh, toll more than 35K

COVID-19 cases in US cross 7 lakh, toll more than 35K

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

New York, the financial capital of the world, has emerged as the epicenter of the pandemic. More than 14,000 people have died in the city and over 2,00,000 lakh people have tested positive so far. Neighbouring New Jersey has more than 78,000 cases and 3,800 deaths.

129 Indians among 130 students arrested in US immigration fraud

129 Indians among 130 students arrested in US immigration fraud

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Foreign students knowingly enrolled in the fake school to falsely maintain their student visa status and remain in the US, according to prosecutors.

US court gives lifer to Nigerian 'underwear bomber'

US court gives lifer to Nigerian 'underwear bomber'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

A US district court has sentenced Nigeria's "underwear bomber" to life in prison for his role in trying to blow up a packed airliner on Christmas Day 2009.

Al Qaeda's bid to bomb US aircraft foiled

Al Qaeda's bid to bomb US aircraft foiled

Rediff.com8 May 2012

A non-metallic explosive device that could have passed through airport security unnoticed like the one used in the failed attempt to bomb a Detroit-bound jet in 2009 by underwear bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was recovered, the official said.

GM sets 'Sail' to beat India blues

GM sets 'Sail' to beat India blues

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Stung by its indifferent show in India, the Detroit giant is overhauling the entire line-up of cars.