News for 'Florida'

'Leave my daughter out, you scum!' Haley blasts Vivek Ramaswamy

'Leave my daughter out, you scum!' Haley blasts Vivek Ramaswamy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

As the third Republican debate went live in Miami, the candidate for 2024 United States (US) presidential polls, Nikki Haley called fellow contender Vivek Ramaswamy 'scum' as the two sparred against each other on several issues, including foreign policy, economy and much more, ABC News reported.

Ready For Action This Weekend?

Ready For Action This Weekend?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

From wannabe astronauts to visually disabled heroes, be sure to make some time for all the OTT action Sukanya Verma recommends this week.

Stuck in space, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams says...

Stuck in space, NASA astronaut Sunita Williams says...

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'I feel confident that, if we had to, if there was a problem with the International Space Station, we would get in (the Starliner spacecraft) and we could undock, talk to our team, and figure out the best way to come home'

Miami Open: Swiatek, Gauff stunned in fourth round

Miami Open: Swiatek, Gauff stunned in fourth round

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Iga Swiatek's hopes of landing another 'Sunshine Double' ended in a 6-4, 6-2 fourth round loss to Ekaterina Alexandrova on Monday as the world number one joined third seed Coco Gauff in making an early exit from the Miami Open.

Spotted: Leander Paes in Florida

Spotted: Leander Paes in Florida

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Reader Naveen Polaki sent us this photograph from Florida, USA.

Florida varsity starts India programme

Florida varsity starts India programme

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

The programme will cover India in terms of politics, technology, communication, culture and religion.

After sealing Super Eight spot, USA qualify for 2026 T20 WC

After sealing Super Eight spot, USA qualify for 2026 T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

'Not only for us right now in the moment but I think we will qualify for the 2026 T20 World Cup as well so I think it is a big thing for us and not only for us but for the fans around America as well.'

'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.'

Why India MUST Back Rohit-Kohli

Why India MUST Back Rohit-Kohli

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'Upsetting the balance by moving Kohli down the order wouldn't be ideal, especially if they make frequent changes at the top.'

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

T20 World Cup: Who India Will Face In Super 8s

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

India are placed with Australia, Afghanistan and Bangladesh in Group 1 of the Super 8.

Pakistan cricketers face pay cuts after T20 WC flop

Pakistan cricketers face pay cuts after T20 WC flop

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Pakistan cricketers face the risk of having their central contracts reviewed

Match-winner Hardik Pandya is incomparable: Sreesanth

Match-winner Hardik Pandya is incomparable: Sreesanth

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

'That person can win you matches with fielding, he can win you matches with bowling and he can win you matches with batting. His performance gets better when the match is good.'

'Am going to be a professional school shooter': Teen behind Florida shooting

'Am going to be a professional school shooter': Teen behind Florida shooting

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

The teenager, Nikolas Cruz, accused of using a semi-automatic rifle to kill 17 people at a Florida high school did not appear to be a peaceful man on social media. He made quite clear his desire to perpetrate the exact type of violence of which he now stands accused. Charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder, here's what we know about him so far.

T20 WC: Australia eye Super 8 spot; do-or-die for SL

T20 WC: Australia eye Super 8 spot; do-or-die for SL

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

Australia will aim to secure a Super Eight berth when they face lower-ranked Namibia

2 killed, 17 hurt in Florida nightclub shooting

2 killed, 17 hurt in Florida nightclub shooting

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Local media described the scene as "a mad house" and said that were gunshots reported as people were exiting the nightclub.

Haven't thought about quitting Pakistan captaincy: Babar Azam

Haven't thought about quitting Pakistan captaincy: Babar Azam

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam hasn't yet thought about quitting captaincy despite his team's group-stage exit from the T20 World Cup.

Trump plans to attend Republican convention on Monday

Trump plans to attend Republican convention on Monday

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

The convention is set to begin on Monday and Trump is scheduled to formally accept his party's nomination and deliver remarks on Thursday night, The Hill reported.

Absentee ballots 'lost' in Florida

Absentee ballots 'lost' in Florida

Rediff.com28 Oct 2004

State police are investigating the matter.

Venus Williams says she is heartbroken by fatal Florida crash

Venus Williams says she is heartbroken by fatal Florida crash

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Tennis star Venus Williams said she was heartbroken by the death of a man in a two-car crash in Florida that a police report blamed on her driving, breaking her silence about the fatal accident three weeks after it occurred.

Trump launches 2020 re-election bid at Florida rally

Trump launches 2020 re-election bid at Florida rally

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Trump said his victory three years ago was a 'defining moment in American history' and vowed to maintain his 'America First' policy as he touched the hallmarks of his 2016 campaign, hard-line immigration policies and defence spending.

Time To Bring Back Kul-Cha

Time To Bring Back Kul-Cha

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup match against Canada?

Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy endorse Donald Trump

Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy endorse Donald Trump

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

Indian-American Republican leader Nikky Haley has endorsed her former boss Donald Trump as the party's candidate for the presidential election, delivering the message of unity after their bitter rivalry during the presidential primary.

Afghans eye Super 8 berth; USA look to go past Ireland

Afghans eye Super 8 berth; USA look to go past Ireland

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

England face Oman

X-37B Takes Off On Secret Mission

X-37B Takes Off On Secret Mission

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

It's the vehicle's first launch atop a SpaceX Falcon heavy rocket which is capable of lifting it far higher than ever before.

Coding to Pro Cricket: Netravalkar's unique journey

Coding to Pro Cricket: Netravalkar's unique journey

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

An alumni of the prestigious Cornell University and a senior techie (coder) at Oracle, Netravalkar juggled academics and cricket with aplomb.

T20 World Cup faces terror threat

T20 World Cup faces terror threat

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Trinidad's Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has revealed but asserted that "extra effort in national security preparations and response readiness"

Ex-BCCI curator slams 'poor' drop-in pitches in NYC

Ex-BCCI curator slams 'poor' drop-in pitches in NYC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

Former BCCI chief curator Daljit Singh is shocked by the "poor quality" of drop-in pitches being used for the T20 World Cup games in New York

T20 WC: Drop in pitches to be used for US games, fan infrastructure rented from Las Vegas F1

T20 WC: Drop in pitches to be used for US games, fan infrastructure rented from Las Vegas F1

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

Temporary drop-in pitches prepared by Adelaide Oval curator Damian Hough will be used for the upcoming T20 World Cup games in the USA with the ICC building a temporary seating gallery of 34,000 capacity for the marquee game between India and Pakistan in New York on June 9.

US swimmer forced to end Cuba-Florida swim: CNN

US swimmer forced to end Cuba-Florida swim: CNN

Rediff.com9 Aug 2011

Sixty-one-year-old American swimmer Diana Nyad was forced to end her bid to become the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida without a shark cage in mid-trip on Tuesday, CNN reported.

Florida Hindu university expands its reach

Florida Hindu university expands its reach

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

The Florida-based Hindu University of America will henceforth 'do business as' the International Vedic Hindu University. It has announced plans to expand the Vedic base of its program offerings. Paramahamsa Nityananda, founder of the Nithyananda Dhyanapeetam, who was elected chairman of the University recently, will be the 'guiding force in the university's future growth and evolution.'

When Nikki Called Vivek Scum!

When Nikki Called Vivek Scum!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

The third Republican candidates' presidential debate on Wednesday evening turned into a slugfest between the two desi candidates in the fray: Former South Carolina governor Nikki Haley and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy

Indians in Florida solidly behind Obama

Indians in Florida solidly behind Obama

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Indians living in Florida seems to have thrown their considerable weight behind Barack Obama, if one were to go by comments from a cross section of society in different parts of one of the largest swing states in the United States presidential election, with 27 electoral college votes on offer.

Should Kohli Continue As Opener?

Should Kohli Continue As Opener?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

Who do you think should be part of the Indian team for the T20 World Cup Super 8s match against Afghanistan?

Obama statistically tied in Florida: Poll

Obama statistically tied in Florida: Poll

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

The Republican senator trails Obama by only two points, or 45-47 per cent. Obama's lead falls within the survey's margin of error.

Kerala-born doctor heads Florida medical board

Kerala-born doctor heads Florida medical board

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Indian American Dr George Thomas, the erstwhile president of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, has been elected chairman of the Florida Board of Medicine, thus becoming the third Indian American physician to head this influential organisation in the American state.

McCain, Hillary win Florida primaries

McCain, Hillary win Florida primaries

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Senator John McCain has won the Florida Republican primary, relegating former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney to second place.The victory further established Arizona senator McCain as the front runner in the Republican presidential race. Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton won the Florida Democratic presidential primary. Clinton scored a comfortable victory over rival Senator Barack Obama by receiving 48 per cent of the vote with 19 per cent of the vote counted.

T20 WC: India look to find rhythm in unknown conditions

T20 WC: India look to find rhythm in unknown conditions

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'I'm pretty sure all the fans across various teams are quite excited and looking forward to this tournament. And also as players (we) can't wait to get started.'

Are you Indian? Biden asks on campaign trail in Florida

Are you Indian? Biden asks on campaign trail in Florida

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

United States Vice-President Joe Biden on a campaign trail in Florida mixed with people in a restaurant to win them over and even asked a man if he was Indian.

Marco Rubio exits US presidential race after Florida rout

Marco Rubio exits US presidential race after Florida rout

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

American senator Marco Rubio has dropped out of the presidential race after suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of Republican front runner Donald Trump in his home state of Florida.

Atwal cleared in Florida crash probe

Atwal cleared in Florida crash probe

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

The car crash in Florida that marred Arjun Atwal's season last year is finally a closed chapter for the Orlando-based golfer with the police clearing him of speed-racing charges that could have landed him in a legal mess.