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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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sunita Williams faces power outage in space home

Sunita Williams faces power outage in space home

Rediff.com13 Feb 2007

The power drop led to a temporary loss of ISS communications and the shutdown of heating units, some science equipment and one of three operating US gyroscopes used for attitude control.

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.'

Spotted: A R Rahman in Texas

Spotted: A R Rahman in Texas

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

The music composer was in the US for his concert.

Ex-Enron chairman Kenneth Lay is dead

Ex-Enron chairman Kenneth Lay is dead

Rediff.com5 Jul 2006

Kenneth Lay, the former chairman as well as a founder of US energy giant Enron died of a heart attack at his home in Aspen, Colorado on Wednesday.

Forces that will define cos' future

Forces that will define cos' future

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

2 charged with plotting to fight US

2 charged with plotting to fight US

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

If convicted of the conspiracy charge set forth in Count One, Williams and Mirza face a maximum punishment of five years imprisonment, a fine of USD 250,000 and three years supervised release.

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.

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.

Amjad Ali Khan honoured in US

Amjad Ali Khan honoured in US

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Tulsa is the third US city to confer honourary citizenship on the Sarod legend. Houston and Nashville had made him their citizen in 1997. In 1984, Massachusetts had declared April 20 as Amjad Ali Khan Day.

NRI held in Delhi for allegedly killing wife

NRI held in Delhi for allegedly killing wife

Rediff.com1 Apr 2007

He allegedly killed his wife, 30-year-old Navneet Kaur, late Thursday in her home in Arizona capital where she lived alone.

Sunita Williams to run Boston marathon, in space

Sunita Williams to run Boston marathon, in space

Rediff.com30 Mar 2007

Williams, who qualified for the Boston race by finishing the Houston Marathon last year in 3 hours, 29 minutes and 57 seconds, will run the race on a station treadmill.

Sunita Williams now eyes travel to Mars

Sunita Williams now eyes travel to Mars

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

Williams said her long stay in space would definitely help her face the rigours of the long journey to Mars.

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.

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.

How to 'think outside the box'

How to 'think outside the box'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

PIX: Shah Rukh, Deepika take their SLAM! tour to Washington

PIX: Shah Rukh, Deepika take their SLAM! tour to Washington

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Know what the Happy New Year team has been up to while on their tour? Take a look!

What caused the shootout at NASA

What caused the shootout at NASA

Rediff.com22 Apr 2007

The NASA contract engineer had received a poor job review and feared that he could be fired.

NASA worker kills hostage, self

NASA worker kills hostage, self

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

The space agency officials said that its operations were not interrupted by the incident. NASA employees watched the drama on television as they were locked down.