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Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Vande Bharat Mission: Naval ship, flights bring over 1,000 Indians home

Rediff.com10 May 2020

Kerala top the list of state-wise break-up of repatriation requests with 25,246, followed by 6,617 from Tamil Nadu and 4,341 from Maharashtra. A total of 3,715 people from Uttar Pradesh requested for evacuation, 3,320 from Rajasthan, 2,796 from Telangana and, 2,786 from Karnataka.

Sports Shorts: Indian women's hockey team wins Malaysia series 4-0

Sports Shorts: Indian women's hockey team wins Malaysia series 4-0

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Indian-origin expert may have a way to attack HIV

Indian-origin expert may have a way to attack HIV

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

Sudhir Paul of the University of Texas-Houston Medical School and his team may have found a way to attack the weakest link in HIV. According to a paper in the journal Autoimmune Reviews, the team has found an unchanging part of the virus that can be attacked using abzymes -- that is, antibodies that have enzymatic activity.

Beware! What does America want to sell India?

Beware! What does America want to sell India?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'It's pretty likely that Kissinger, Rice et al came bearing gifts (read Trojan Horses) from McDonnell Douglas, Boeing, Grumman, Northrop, and all the other Military Industrial Complex stalwarts,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan.

Indian Embassy makes report on Mississippi workers

Indian Embassy makes report on Mississippi workers

Rediff.com15 Mar 2008

The Indian embassy in Washington is in the process of finalising a detailed report on the issue of over 100 Indian workers in a Mississippi shipyard, who revolted against their employer for their alleged "slave-like treatment" after being "tricked" into coming to the US.

US says Salaam Namaste to Hindi

US says Salaam Namaste to Hindi

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

For decades, high school students in America have been able to take classes in Latin, Spanish, French and even German. But given a shifting global order and an increasingly diverse domestic population, high schools are finding it necessary to offer more 'exotic' options.

We are all Americans!

We are all Americans!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

'What Kamala Harris' rise and rise underscores is that our old ways of identifying the Indian-American Diaspora need to change...' 'None of this detracts from her Indian-American identity, which makes us feel as if we are Americans too,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Indian woman in US separated from differently-abled 5-yr-old son: Report

Indian woman in US separated from differently-abled 5-yr-old son: Report

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

"Her son is not doing well," said her attorney Alinka Robinson, as a telephonic translator relayed the proceedings to Patel in her native tongue of Gujarati, the daily said in its report from Arizona.

Indian techie's murder: Lifer for youth

Indian techie's murder: Lifer for youth

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

Howard Dale Bellamy (24), who robbed and killed 28-year-old Akhil Chopra almost three years ago while he was meditating in a west Houston park is bound to spend the rest of his life in prison, a Harris County jury decided on Monday.

Are you a gizmo addict?

Are you a gizmo addict?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

Though the question whether one can become addicted to technology is itself debatable, John O'Neill, director of addictions services for The Menninger Clinic in Houston, says he sees parallels with the overuse of technology to dependency on substances such as alcohol or drugs.

Jyoti Thottam <i>Time</i> S Asia bureau chief

Jyoti Thottam Time S Asia bureau chief

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

Thottam will leave New York next month and relocate to New Delhi. Thottam, who lives with her husband and daughter in Brooklyn, was raised mostly in suburban Houston. She came to Time from On magazine/Time Digital, and before that was a newspaper reporter in Queens and in Jacksonville, Florida.

Tennis round-up: Sabalenka wins maiden title in Connecticut

Tennis round-up: Sabalenka wins maiden title in Connecticut

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

In the crucial ninth game Suarez Navarro seemingly held but Sabalenka challenged an ace at 40-15 and won the discussion.

Bodies of Indians students may be flown back Thu

Bodies of Indians students may be flown back Thu

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

The bodies of the two Indian students of Louisiana State University, who were killed last week, are likely to be flown back to their native place in Hyderabad on Thursday, official sources said in Houston on Tuesday.

Indian students' murder: Motive still unclear

Indian students' murder: Motive still unclear

Rediff.com16 Dec 2007

A four-agency task force probing the killing of two Indian doctoral students at a Louisiana State University apartment has intensified investigations, but has so far been unable to identify the motive behind the double homicide as two senior Indian officials reached the campus to take the stock of the situation.

India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'China was a relationship from which Mr Modi had expected the most it seems.' 'It showed in a string of summits, and somewhat breathless celebration of Xi Jinping.' 'It was hasty and simplistic,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

US screening immigrants' social media profiles at entry points

US screening immigrants' social media profiles at entry points

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The US authorities are checking people's social media accounts for their political views before allowing them into the country after the recent travel ban imposed by President Donald Trump on people from seven predominantly Muslim nations, a media report said.

Sunita chats with biologist 2 miles under Pacific

Sunita chats with biologist 2 miles under Pacific

Rediff.com27 Jan 2007

The 15-minute conversation, which took place on Friday, was broadcast on National Aeronautics and Space Agency Television, following the conclusion of a station status media briefing from NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston.

Qatar Airways cuts fares in time-bound scheme

Qatar Airways cuts fares in time-bound scheme

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The Doha-based airline operates across 145 business and leisure destinations spanning over the Middle East, Asia Pacific, Africa, North America and South America with a fleet of 139 aircraft.

Sudhir Paul finds HIV's Achilles Heel

Sudhir Paul finds HIV's Achilles Heel

Rediff.com11 Aug 2008

Paul, director of the Chemical Immunology Research Center at the university, says HIV needs a complex solution because it mutates so fast. Which was why Paul and his team went about hunting for a part of the HIV that does not change. They found it and found a chemical that could destroy it.

How cancer affects your sex life

How cancer affects your sex life

Rediff.com26 Dec 2017

Cancer diagnosis can disrupt a young woman's body image, the intimacy with the partner and the ability to engage in sex.

Think Shah Rukh and Alia will make a cute couple? VOTE!

Think Shah Rukh and Alia will make a cute couple? VOTE!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Bhavsar named in US Olympics team

Bhavsar named in US Olympics team

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Houston gymnast Raj Bhavsar on Tuesday was named in the US Gymnastics men's 2008 Olympic team after he was chosen to replace the injured Paul Hamm. All-around champion Hamm, winner of one of the most controversial golds at the 2004 Athens Olympics, withdrew from the Beijing Games due to injury.

Indian doctor chosen for Thai award

Indian doctor chosen for Thai award

Rediff.com11 Nov 2006

The award is constituted in the memory of Prince Mahidol, the father of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.

Is Modi's China policy going Nehru's way?

Is Modi's China policy going Nehru's way?

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

'Like Nehru, too, Modi has found dealing with Beijing more and more difficult and has adopted an increasingly assertive approach towards managing India's northern neighbour.'

Shah Rukh, Amitabh, Katrina at Sridevi's funeral

Shah Rukh, Amitabh, Katrina at Sridevi's funeral

Rediff.com28 Feb 2018

Boney Kapoor performed the last rites with his daughters Janhvi and Khushi by his side.

New national association to unite Indian nurses

New national association to unite Indian nurses

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

The history of professional Indian nursing in America started with the major migration of nurses in the early 1970s and 1980s.

Daily coffee fix might be masking sleep disorders

Daily coffee fix might be masking sleep disorders

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Preferring coffee over a good night's sleep for that daily jolt might land you in trouble, for a new study has found that having caffeine for boosting energy might mask serious sleep problems.

Federer meets Davydenko in his first 2008 final

Federer meets Davydenko in his first 2008 final

Rediff.com20 Apr 2008

World number one Roger Federer recovered from a set down to beat unseeded German Denis Gremelmayr 2-6, 7-5, 6-1 on Saturday to reach his first final of the year at the Estoril Open. He will now face the number two seed Nikolay Davydenko of Russia, who beat France's Florent Serra 6-2, 6-2 in the other semi-final.

PHOTOS: Music, big names light up Ballon d'or Gala night

PHOTOS: Music, big names light up Ballon d'or Gala night

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Here are some special moments from the gala night in Zurich on Monday...

American teen makes history on Texan clay

American teen makes history on Texan clay

Rediff.com15 Apr 2008

15-year-old American Ryan Harrison beat Uruguayan Pablo Cuevas 6-4, 6-3 at the US Men's Clay Court Championship.

Indian-American couple shot dead in Michigan

Indian-American couple shot dead in Michigan

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Brij and Aasha Chhabra were found shot in the head in an alleged case of contract killing. The couple had accused long-time friend Narayan Thadani of siphoning off their money and transferring their assets to himself. Thadani and three others, including two men whom Thadani allegedly promised $100,000 to kill the Chhabras, have been arrested in the case.

No defence against the false patriot who peddles slogans

No defence against the false patriot who peddles slogans

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'The facts have become unimportant and useless.' 'What is important is the constantly shouting of patriotism even as one undermines the interests of the people.' 'And the abusing of rivals as being traitors,' says Aakar Patel.

China exhibits caution at US election result

China exhibits caution at US election result

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The US election campaign has provided plenty of ammunition for the CCP to make its case that its political system is superior.

If Muslims lag behind, so will India: Sachar

If Muslims lag behind, so will India: Sachar

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

"Because Muslims are part and parcel of India, if members of the community today lag behind the rest of the people in India, then logically the country would lag behind, too."

Emirates to fly to new locations

Emirates to fly to new locations

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

Dubai-based carrier, Emirates is adding a host of in-flight services, like the facility of using mobile phones onboard, toys for children and nutritious meals for them to attract more passengers.

Copa America: 'Noodle' Di Maria hoping to be 'al dente' for final

Copa America: 'Noodle' Di Maria hoping to be 'al dente' for final

Rediff.com24 Jun 2016

Angel Di Maria is working hard on his fitness for the chance to play a part in Argentina's Copa America Centenario final against title holders Chile on Sunday after bad luck in two previous finals.

India issues 'demarche' to US embassy over detention of students

India issues 'demarche' to US embassy over detention of students

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The External Affairs Ministry said India continues to closely monitor and take proactive measures to address the situation.

Shell plans first Asian tech centre in Bangalore

Shell plans first Asian tech centre in Bangalore

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

Energy major Shell is in the process of setting up its first Asian Technology Centre at a 40-acre campus in Bangalore.

ONGC mulls takeover of US listed oil firm

ONGC mulls takeover of US listed oil firm

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Transmeridian has been on the radar of ONGC Videsh Ltd (the overseas investment arm of ONGC) for sometime now.

Foster father of Sherin Mathews sentenced to life

Foster father of Sherin Mathews sentenced to life

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Sherin went missing on October 7, 2017, after her father allegedly put her outside their home at 3 am in Richardson, Texas because she would not drink her milk. Her badly decomposed body was found 15 days later in a culvert near the family's home.