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Trump Bullies NFL; fine for players on anthem protests

Trump Bullies NFL; fine for players on anthem protests

Rediff.com24 May 2018

National Football League will fine teams if players on the field refuse to stand for the national anthem

US: 6 Indian-Americans to be honoured

US: 6 Indian-Americans to be honoured

Rediff.com1 Nov 2006

Six Indian-American Malayalees and a US citizen will be honoured by an Indian-American organisation in US for their outstanding achievements in their fields of specialisation.

Enron's Skilling gets 24 years in jail for fraud

Enron's Skilling gets 24 years in jail for fraud

Rediff.com24 Oct 2006

Former Enron chief executive Jeffrey Skilling was on Monday sentenced to more than 24 years in jail for massive fraud and conspiracy in one of the biggest scandals in US corporate history.

International Space station crew evacuated after gas leak alarm

International Space station crew evacuated after gas leak alarm

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Crew from a United States segment of the International Space Station was recently moved after gas leak alarm went off. Though the members were evacuated post the ammonia leak scare, it turned out to be a false alarm due to some computer problem according to Nasa officials, the BBC reported.

Republicans apologise to 'offended' Hindus for ad featuring Ganesha

Republicans apologise to 'offended' Hindus for ad featuring Ganesha

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The advert, on the occasion of the 'Ganesh Chaturthi' festival, included the imagery of Lord Ganesha with the text, 'Would you worship a donkey or an elephant? The choice is yours.'

Passive smoke could give you diabetes

Passive smoke could give you diabetes

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

A new study says passive smokers may be at higher risk of diabetes.

'US, India share common vision for future'

'US, India share common vision for future'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

Cornyn said he was hopeful that the full Senate will pass the agreement by the year end.

Indian held in US for sexually assaulting fellow passenger on plane

Indian held in US for sexually assaulting fellow passenger on plane

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

A 61-year-old Indian national has been arrested in the United States on charges of sexually assaulting a fellow woman passenger aboard a domestic flight.

Sports Shorts: Indian archery coach suspended for alleged misconduct

Sports Shorts: Indian archery coach suspended for alleged misconduct

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Time for talks is over, world needs to act: Modi at climate meet

Time for talks is over, world needs to act: Modi at climate meet

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday gave a clarion call for a "global people's movement" to bring about a behavioral change to deal with climate change as he made a path-breaking pledge to more than double India's non-fossil fuel target to 400 gigawatts.

MLS: Keane double lifts Galaxy top in the West

MLS: Keane double lifts Galaxy top in the West

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Two headers from Robbie Keane just after halftime gave LA Galaxy a 2-1 win over Dallas in Major League Soccer on Saturday, lifting them top of the Western Conference after Vancouver lost to Sporting Kansas City.

Indian students win gold in NASA contest

Indian students win gold in NASA contest

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

A team from Jalandhar-based Apeejay School has won the gold medal in a "Space Settlement Design Competition".

India@UNGA: PM to deliver 9 key speeches

India@UNGA: PM to deliver 9 key speeches

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Modi, who will be addressing the General Debate for the first time in five years, has a packed bilateral and multilateral agenda beginning September 23 till September 27.

Enron executive agrees to plea deal

Enron executive agrees to plea deal

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

Enron Corp's former chief accountant agreed to plead guilty on Tuesday to criminal conduct that preceded the energy giant's collapse into bankruptcy

The China Factor: Why the US needs India

The China Factor: Why the US needs India

Rediff.com24 Feb 2020

'There will be much for President Trump and Prime Minister Modi to discuss including growing Chinese military cooperation with Pakistan, which heralds a new attempt by China and Pakistan to neutralise India's influence in its Indian Ocean neighbourhood,' notes Ambassador G Parthasarathy.

India's 10 fastest growing cities; Surat tops

India's 10 fastest growing cities; Surat tops

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Besides Surat, which will also be the world's fastest growing city during 2019-35, the other nine cities are Agra, Bengaluru Hyderabad, Nagpur, Tiruppur, Rajkot, Tiruchirappalli, Chennai and Vijayawada.

The Bong crossover connection

The Bong crossover connection

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

Enron's Andrew Fastow gets 6 years jail

Enron's Andrew Fastow gets 6 years jail

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

Bankrupt energy giant Enron's financial whiz Andrew Fastow was on Tuesday sentenced to six years in prison and two years of community service for his role in the spectacular collapse of the firm.

Back injury forces out Baghdatis

Back injury forces out Baghdatis

Rediff.com14 Apr 2006

Unseeded Vince Spadea advanced to the quarter-finals of the U.S. Clay Court Championships after the Australian Open finalist retired with a sore back.

What NASA offers enthusiastic students

What NASA offers enthusiastic students

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

An opportunity to fly on its famous 'Weightless Wonder' aircraft.

Hindu organisations help Katrina survivors

Hindu organisations help Katrina survivors

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

The relief operation gave a new purpose to the organizations which had so far been organizing only Hindu festivals and several volunteers said what they were doing would change their entire outlook.

Hernandez has collarbone surgery, to be out for four weeks

Hernandez has collarbone surgery, to be out for four weeks

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Mexico striker Javier Hernandez had surgery on a fractured collarbone and will be out for four weeks missing the Gold Cup, the Mexican Football Federation (FMF) said.

Texas city gets Mahatma Gandhi statue

Texas city gets Mahatma Gandhi statue

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

On the 145th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Irving city in Texas, United States became the sixth town in the country to install a Gandhi statue.

The scheming US megacorps

The scheming US megacorps

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

Discovery to land in California

Discovery to land in California

Rediff.com9 Aug 2005

The next landing opportunity for Discovery, which has seven astronauts onboard, is at 1742 IST at the Edwards Air Force Base, a NASA statement said

NRIs form energy advisory group

NRIs form energy advisory group

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Gang rape victim 'forced' to flee Pakistan

Gang rape victim 'forced' to flee Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

Dr Shazia, an employee of the Pakistan Petroleum Ltd, was allegedly gang-raped by some security personnel in January.

Football Focus: Inter sign Sanchez from Man United

Football Focus: Inter sign Sanchez from Man United

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Dean to race Bush to India

Dean to race Bush to India

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

Who'll be the first to reach India?

Who'll be the first to reach India?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

'A short and limited war would be a disaster'

'A short and limited war would be a disaster'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'Open conflict would be a disaster for both China and India.'

'Rape Festival' triggers protests in Assam

'Rape Festival' triggers protests in Assam

Rediff.com9 Nov 2013

A website article on an alleged 'Assam Rape Festival' has sparked widespread protests for denigrating the image of the state.

Miami Heat ground Rockets

Miami Heat ground Rockets

Rediff.com11 Nov 2005

Dwyane Wade scored 25 points, grabbed eight rebounds and dished out seven assists as the Miami Heat defused the Houston Rockets 88-84.

LeBron leads Cleveland Cavs sweep of Hawks to reach NBA Finals

LeBron leads Cleveland Cavs sweep of Hawks to reach NBA Finals

Rediff.com27 May 2015

LeBron James booked his place in the NBA Finals for the fifth straight year when the Cleveland Cavaliers crushed the Atlanta Hawks 118-88 to complete a 4-0 sweep of the Eastern Conference Final.

NTPC roadshows in six US cities

NTPC roadshows in six US cities

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

China's cracking cricket

China's cracking cricket

Rediff.com6 Oct 2005