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Tibet has sent a defiant message to ruthless Beijing

Tibet has sent a defiant message to ruthless Beijing

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Self-immolations, which were initially started by Tibetan monks, are now being resorted to by young Tibetan youth, says B Raman

US Secretary of State John Kerry to arrive on July 30

US Secretary of State John Kerry to arrive on July 30

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

United States Secretary of State John Kerry will arrive in New Delhi on July 30 on a three-day visit during which he will hold talks with Indian leaders on a range of key bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest besides co-chairing the fifth India-US Strategic Dialogue.

Williams sisters urge African women to play tennis

Williams sisters urge African women to play tennis

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

For many African-American celebrities, visiting Africa satisfies a yearning to return to their distant ancestral homeland. Not so for tennis player Serena Williams.

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Kamala Harris is now the first woman, the first Black American and the first Asian American to hold the country's second highest office, and is now in a strong position to run for the top job four years from now.

Obama condemns gurudwara shooting, says Sikhs enrich US

Obama condemns gurudwara shooting, says Sikhs enrich US

Rediff.com6 Aug 2012

United States President Barack Obama has reviewed the security situation with his top national security aides following the tragic shooting in a gurudwara in Wisconsin and also called on the gurudwara trustee to offer his condolences.

FBI investigating California shooting as act of terrorism

FBI investigating California shooting as act of terrorism

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The FBI is investigating the deadly mass shooting in California by a Pakistani-origin couple that killed 14 people as an act of terrorism.

Indian becomes US citizen in rare ceremony at White House hosted by Trump

Indian becomes US citizen in rare ceremony at White House hosted by Trump

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Immigrants from five countries -- India, Bolivia, Lebanon, Sudan and Ghana -- stood in a line during the ceremony in the White House.

Faced with huge layoffs, US tech workers call for pausing H-1B

Faced with huge layoffs, US tech workers call for pausing H-1B

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Economic experts fear massive layoffs in various sectors of the American economy due to the current economic distress that is only going to deteriorate in the coming months. A record 3.3 million Americans have filed initial jobless claims for the week ending March 21. Even as the peak of coronavirus in the US is two weeks away, millions of people in the country have lost their jobs.

RIL and Siemens may snap security-solutions venture

RIL and Siemens may snap security-solutions venture

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Stay out of Mumbai surveillance project, may seek new allies for future

Federer to play in Davis Cup tie vs Netherlands

Federer to play in Davis Cup tie vs Netherlands

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Roger Federer has confirmed that he will play in Switzerland's Davis Cup playoff tie away to Netherlands at the weekend, the Swiss Tennis Federation said on Tuesday.

'If I have to go, I will take my entire family with me'

'If I have to go, I will take my entire family with me'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Major Avtar Singh, a 47-year-old fugitive and a former Indian Army officer wanted in the killing of a lawyer in India who on Saturday, June 9 killed his family members before turning the gun on himself was on a removal proceeding. Ritu Jha reports.

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.

India, US should fight terror together: Experts

India, US should fight terror together: Experts

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Frank J Cilluffo, director of the Homeland Security Policy Institute of George Washington University, has told the United States Congress that the endemic corruption found in every level on India's law enforcement apparatus is a major impediment to India-US counterterrorism cooperation. Cilluffo said despite the plethora of anti-terrorism initiatives between Washington and Delhi, as well as a host of other mechanisms for cooperation, "a trust deficit encompasses ties".

Pakistani Hindus are desperate to enter India

Pakistani Hindus are desperate to enter India

Rediff.com22 May 2012

Things have just gone from bad to worse for the Hindu community in Pakistan's Balochistan region. So adverse is the scenario that around 100 more Hindu families from the region have applied to the Indian High Commission seeking asylum, Amir Mir reports

First Look: Lenin Rajendran's Edavappathy

First Look: Lenin Rajendran's Edavappathy

Rediff.com21 May 2012

The film also stars Manisha Koirala.

US approves sale of anti-submarine choppers to India

US approves sale of anti-submarine choppers to India

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

MH-60 Romeo Seahawks would add lethal capabilities of the Indian Navy, which experts say is the need of the hour given the aggressive behaviour of China in the Indian Ocean region.

Mahinda Rajapaksa takes oath as Sri Lankan PM

Mahinda Rajapaksa takes oath as Sri Lankan PM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2020

Mahinda Rajapaksa completed 50 years of parliamentary politics in July this year. He was elected as a Member of Parliament at the young age of 24 in 1970. He has since been elected president twice and has been appointed prime minister thrice.

Karuna backs Eelam demand; seeks revival of TESO

Karuna backs Eelam demand; seeks revival of TESO

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Backing a seperate Eelam (homeland) for Sri Lankan Tamils, Dravida Munetra Kazhagam president M Karunanidhi has reiterated his demand for India's role in this regard as he sought reviving Tamil Eelam Supporters Organisation.

Tri-Valley case: US nod for transfer of 435 Indian students

Tri-Valley case: US nod for transfer of 435 Indian students

Rediff.com22 Oct 2011

The US officials informed that out of more than 1000 students, who were being considered for transfer to other universities, 435 transfers were approved, 145 were denied and about an equal number were issued Notices of Intention to Deny (NOIDs), the Indian embassy said in a statement.

Pentagon authorises $1bn for Trump's border wall

Pentagon authorises $1bn for Trump's border wall

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

The move has left the Democrats fuming, asserting that the Pentagon didn't seek permission.

THAT EASY! Students hijack US drone in mid-air

THAT EASY! Students hijack US drone in mid-air

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Using a technique called 'spoofing' where a signal from hackers imitates the one sent to the drone's on-board GPS, the Researchers managed to take control of a small but powerful drone in mid-air.

FACTBOX: US Open champion Andy Murray

FACTBOX: US Open champion Andy Murray

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Factbox on Andy Murray, who won his first Grand Slam singles title at the US Open on Monday with a 7-6, 7-5, 2-6, 3-6, 6-2 win over Serbia's Novak Djokovic.

26/11 plotter Rana rearrested in US on India's request

26/11 plotter Rana rearrested in US on India's request

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

Rana, 59, a childhood friend of David Coleman Headley, was recently released from jail on compassionate ground after he told a US court that he has tested positive for the COVID-19.

2.4 lakh illegal Indian immigrants in US: Report

2.4 lakh illegal Indian immigrants in US: Report

Rediff.com24 Mar 2012

An estimated 240,000 Indian immigrants are among 11.5 million foreigners living illegally in the United States without proper immigration documents, according to latest official figures.

Chinese dissident accuses China of retaliating

Chinese dissident accuses China of retaliating

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Blind Chinese dissident Chen Guancheng on Thursday pitched for democracy in his homeland as he accused the government of China of retaliating against his family after he fled house arrest to leave for the United States.

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Why is Gen Rawat rushing with Theatre Commands?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The tearing hurry to form theatre commands has to be replaced by a balanced and deliberate approach. We need to accept that this process will take time if executed correctly and in the best interests of the Indian armed forces, argues Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Afghanistan, the new target of Pakistani human bombs

Afghanistan, the new target of Pakistani human bombs

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Following the death of top Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan members, a comparatively weakened Pakistani Taliban are ready to hold peace talks with a government that is increasingly seen at odds with the United States. Amir Mir reports from Islamabad.

Rajnath to visit Russia, US; Pak-sponsored terror in focus

Rajnath to visit Russia, US; Pak-sponsored terror in focus

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The home minister will also discuss cross border terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and growing activities of ISIS in the country and its neighbourhood.

Maradona out of hospital after internal bleeding scare

Maradona out of hospital after internal bleeding scare

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona was released from hospital after being admitted earlier on Friday with internal bleeding in the stomach which was discovered during routine examinations, his daughter Dalma said.

Mancini accepts Tevez apology

Mancini accepts Tevez apology

Rediff.com23 Feb 2012

The Argentine striker said that his wish was to concentrate on playing for City again and helping them push for their first English league title since 1968.

Top MNCs jostle with India Inc to secure Mumbai

Top MNCs jostle with India Inc to secure Mumbai

Rediff.com25 Nov 2011

As third anniversary of 26/11 draws near, a new homeland security project gets underway.

I treated Tevez too well, not like a dog: Mancini

I treated Tevez too well, not like a dog: Mancini

Rediff.com16 Feb 2012

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini rejected Carlos Tevez's accusation he had treated him 'like a dog' and said on Wednesday he had, if anything, been too nice to the rebel striker.

Chinese dissident wants to leave China for US

Chinese dissident wants to leave China for US

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Fearing a threat to his life, blind Chinese human rights activist Chen Guangcheng has appealed to United States lawmakers to ensure that he would be allowed to leave his homeland for America.

Revisiting Bhupen Hazarika's Best Works

Revisiting Bhupen Hazarika's Best Works

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Looking at the late singing legend's finest works.

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

-- More than 800,000 homes and businesses are without power in Texas and Louisiana as of Thursday morning -- Laura's 150mph winds made it the strongest hurricane to strike the US this year and in Louisiana since 1856

QUIZ: Where in India are these PICS taken?

QUIZ: Where in India are these PICS taken?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

We bring you a series of snapshots from across the nation and you need to tell us where they were taken!

Indices end down amid weak global cues

Indices end down amid weak global cues

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

Benchmark share indices ended nearly 2% down on Monday, amid weak cues from Asia and Europe, with index heavyweight Infosys leading the decline

Did drunk Secret Service agents crash into White House?

Did drunk Secret Service agents crash into White House?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Two senior United States Secret Service agents are being investigated over allegations that they crashed a government car into White House security barricades under the influence of alcohol, a media report said.

Sibal meets US officials to discuss cyber security

Sibal meets US officials to discuss cyber security

Rediff.com19 Jul 2011

Both sides remained tigh-lipped about the meeting between Sibal and White House cybersecurity coordinator Howard Schmidt, Christopher Painter as Coordinator for Cyber Issues and Bruce Mcconnell Senior Coordinator for Department Under Secretary Homeland.

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

He told the middle class not only to become talkers, but doers

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'... That they should emerge as role-models to be emulated by the fellow countrymen; and that the middle classes should not stick only to hate-filled and scornful criticism and condemnation against the state of affairs,' remembers Mohammad Sajjad.