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F1 to hold Miami Grand Prix in 2021

F1 to hold Miami Grand Prix in 2021

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

The race would be a second Grand Prix in the United States after the one in Austin, Texas.

Trump postpones G7 summit, wants India, others to join group

Trump postpones G7 summit, wants India, others to join group

Rediff.com31 May 2020

I don't feel that as a G7 it properly represents what's going on in the world. It's a very outdated group of countries.

COVID-19 an 'artificial horrible situation': Trump

COVID-19 an 'artificial horrible situation': Trump

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

Trump said the US would "never forget" what "they" (China) did to the country.

Thankful Woods enters Hall of Fame: 'I didn't get here alone'

Thankful Woods enters Hall of Fame: 'I didn't get here alone'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Woods delivered a speech about his career and those who helped him along the way after his daughter Sam introduced him for induction.

Cricket On the Rise in US of A

Cricket On the Rise in US of A

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

'We are recreating the biggest sports rivalry in the world, which is Indians versus Pakistanis right here in the United States.'

Modi factor driving Indian Americans towards Trump: Survey

Modi factor driving Indian Americans towards Trump: Survey

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

In many must-win battleground states, Indian Americans comprise a substantial and potentially decisive share of the electorate: 190,000 potential voters in Florida, 120,000 in Michigan, 170,000 in Pennsylvania, 150,000 in Georgia, 110,000 in North Carolina, 165,000 in Virginia, and nearly 470,000 in Texas.

India-born US judge will decide antitrust case against Google

India-born US judge will decide antitrust case against Google

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

India-born US district judge Amit Mehta, an Obama appointee, has been assigned the justice department's crucial lawsuit against internet search giant Google.

Trump's 'communication platform' shuts down a month after launch

Trump's 'communication platform' shuts down a month after launch

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The blog, called "From the Desk of Donald J. Trump," was launched May 4 and came months after the former President had been banned from Facebook and Twitter.

Mokshvi Shah, 16, raises $7,500 for COVID relief in India

Mokshvi Shah, 16, raises $7,500 for COVID relief in India

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'The images of mass cremations and crowds of people at hospital doors brought me to tears.' 'I started this initiative because at the end of the day India is my home.'

Family of 4 Indians freezes to death along US-Canada border

Family of 4 Indians freezes to death along US-Canada border

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The Manitoba Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) on Thursday said that the bodies of four people -- two adults, a teen and an infant -- were found on the Canadian side of the US-Canada border near Emerson.

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The spacecraft is the first to take the American astronauts to orbit from American soil in nearly a decade.

21 Photos That Defined 2021

21 Photos That Defined 2021

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Images that capture what it was like living through 2021.

Historic SpaceX launch postponed due to stormy weather

Historic SpaceX launch postponed due to stormy weather

Rediff.com28 May 2020

Liftoff was rescheduled for Saturday afternoon.

When networks cut away from Trump's White House address

When networks cut away from Trump's White House address

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Television news networks, including ABC CBS and NBC all cut away from United States President Donald Trump as he spoke from the White House to make an unfounded accusation that the election was being stolen from him.

Blueberries may reduce blood pressure

Blueberries may reduce blood pressure

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

Just one cup of blueberries daily could be the key to reducing blood pressure and arterial stiffness, both of which are associated with cardiovascular disease, a new study claims.

Coronavirus: Trump hopes US sport can resume soon

Coronavirus: Trump hopes US sport can resume soon

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

US President Donald Trump told sports commissioners on Saturday he hopes that their leagues and competitions, which have been suspended by the coronavirus outbreak, would soon be back in action. At a later White House briefing, Trump said commissioners from the NFL, NBA, NHL, Major League Baseball and Major League Soccer were among those on the call.

This election is not yet over: Trump Campaign

This election is not yet over: Trump Campaign

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Even as the election was yet to be called in Pennsylvania and Georgia where Biden has taken over Trump in terms of the vote count, albeit by a thin margin, the window for Trump was fast closing down.

US sees record voter turnout in Trump-Biden clash

US sees record voter turnout in Trump-Biden clash

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The US appears to be on track to see over 160 million votes cast in the 2020 presidential election, a turnout rate of about 67 per cent, which is higher than what the country has witnessed in more than a century, as President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden campaigned through the final day to get more voters to the polling booths.

Head for the beach in these Covid times!

Head for the beach in these Covid times!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The sea 'n' sand is calling. Hit the beach no matter what!

Kamala Harris grossly incompetent: Trump

Kamala Harris grossly incompetent: Trump

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Trump, a Republican, said during the Democratic primaries no one treated Biden as badly as Harris.

Just what happens to abandoned cars?

Just what happens to abandoned cars?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

In shabby backyards and dusty barns, in deserted fields and thick forests, Dieter Klein roams strange and isolated places to find once gleaming vehicles left to rust and ruin. From a dented Porsche to a faded Cadillac, a battered VW Beetle to a whole fleet of abandoned military jeeps, Klein's subjects creak with bygone glamour and might. As moss and gnarled branches transform motors into eerie artifacts, Klein's award-winning automobile photography is not only a tribute to classic cars, but also to the transformative power of nature and the enduring intrigue of people and incidents unknown. The mesmerising results appear in stunning new coffee table book Lost Wheels - The Nostalgic Beauty of Abandoned Cars, which is out next month. Scroll down to see some of the wonderful pieces.

Tokyo Olympics: The 8 contenders for Bolt's 100m crown

Tokyo Olympics: The 8 contenders for Bolt's 100m crown

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

With the retirement of three-time champion Usain Bolt, the 100m will have a new gold medallist at Tokyo 2020.

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

With just hours to go before the United States presidential election all eyes are turning stateside as Donald Trump seeks a second term in the White House and Democratic candidate Joe Biden campaigns to become America's 46th president. If you're struggling to wrap your head around the presidential election and how it compares to India, which competing parties will be vying for the White House, and how a winner is selected, scroll on for a comprehensive guide that details all there is to know about the upcoming elections.

NBA's Silver among those advising Trump on sports restart

NBA's Silver among those advising Trump on sports restart

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The NBA postponed its season last month when it learned that one of its players had tested positive for the coronavirus and other leagues quickly followed suit, bringing a halt to the professional sports calendar.

Orlando shooting an 'act of terror', says President Obama

Orlando shooting an 'act of terror', says President Obama

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

However, nothing is definitively known about the motivation behind this mass shooting, he told reporters at the White House on Sunday afternoon.

Sexual afterglow lasts up to 48 hours

Sexual afterglow lasts up to 48 hours

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Newlywed couples indicated that partners experience a sexual 'afterglow' that lasts for up to two days, a study has revealed.

US authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for emergency use

US authorizes Pfizer's COVID vaccine for emergency use

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

According to The New York Times, this move means that many highly vulnerable people will begin receiving the vaccine within days. It further called the authorisation by the FDA as a 'historic turning point' as the US death toll from the Wuhan-originated virus nears 300,000.

3 Indian-Americans win primaries in race for US House of Representatives

3 Indian-Americans win primaries in race for US House of Representatives

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

Hiral Tipirneni, Anita Malik and Sanjay Patel -- all from the opposition Democratic party -- have won their respective primaries.

Pence congratulates Harris, offers full co-operation

Pence congratulates Harris, offers full co-operation

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Friday's call was the first time Pence, 61, and Harris, 56, had an one-to-one conversation since their vice presidential debate in October last year. It was also the first direct contact between the two leaders since the November 3 presidential election.

Samosa caucus: 4 Indian-American lawmakers re-elected

Samosa caucus: 4 Indian-American lawmakers re-elected

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The Indian-American community has emerged as a force to reckon with for the first time in the history of the US presidential election.

Trump faces crucial test on 'Super Tuesday 2.0'

Trump faces crucial test on 'Super Tuesday 2.0'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Five states will go to the polls including Florida, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio as well as the Northern Mariana Islands.

2-year-old snatched by alligator at Disney found dead

2-year-old snatched by alligator at Disney found dead

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

A 2-year-old boy who was snatched by an alligator at a Disney resort in Florida has been found dead, officials said on Wednesday.

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Amidst a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year.

Trump denies report that he would declare poll victory early

Trump denies report that he would declare poll victory early

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The US president hinted that he is gearing up for a legal battle post the election.

Trump 'ready for yet another phase of active public life'

Trump 'ready for yet another phase of active public life'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2021

Donald Trump has told millions of his supporters that he is ready for yet another phase of active public life after the United States Senate acquitted him in his second impeachment trial.

Australian Open to start on February 8

Australian Open to start on February 8

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The Maharashtra Open in Pune and the Rio Open in Brazil, that precedes the Australian Open, will be rescheduled.

Bear sighting at Olympic baseball stadium

Bear sighting at Olympic baseball stadium

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Olympic softballers hunt roaming bear, no luck finding it so far

Envoy's Arunachal visit shows our support for India's sovereignty: US

Envoy's Arunachal visit shows our support for India's sovereignty: US

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The envoy's "Tawang visit highlights resolute US support for Indian sovereignty and commitment to local partnerships", Alice G Wells, Acting Assistant Secretary of State in the Bureau of South and Central Asia, said in a tweet on Wednesday.

Go out and vote, our future depends on it: Obama to supporters

Go out and vote, our future depends on it: Obama to supporters

Rediff.com4 Nov 2016

"I am here to tell you that this will be a close race and you cannot take it for granted," Obama told several thousands of his supporters at an election rally.

Republican attorney generals move US SC to hear mail-in ballot dispute

Republican attorney generals move US SC to hear mail-in ballot dispute

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Alleging that the order made by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court was unconstitutional, the attorney generals said the state overstepped its constitutional authority in accepting late ballots and violated the election clauses of the Constitution and that voting by mail creates voter fraud risks.