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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.

China TV drops NBA exhibition games; league defends free speech

China TV drops NBA exhibition games; league defends free speech

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

'It is inevitable that people around the world -- including from America and China -- will have different viewpoints over different issues'

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.

Why Modi chose Mahabalipuram as venue to meet Xi

Why Modi chose Mahabalipuram as venue to meet Xi

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Xi's presence in Mahabalipuram is more of a political message by Modi to the world -- as well as to regional parties in South India that they should be beware of the BJP's rise, says R Rajagopalan.

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.

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.

PIX, International Champions Cup: Arsenal thrash Fiorentina

PIX, International Champions Cup: Arsenal thrash Fiorentina

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Defensive errors were again a common occurrence in the Arsenal backline, but Fiorentina failed to take advantage.

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.

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.

Significant progress made, Indo-US trade deal soon, says FS

Significant progress made, Indo-US trade deal soon, says FS

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

"I think very soon. We are doing very well. (US Trade Representative) Robert Lighthizer who is right here negotiating with India... I think, very soon we will have a trade deal," Trump told reporters when asked if there is any trade deal is expected between India and the US.

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

12 things you may not know about Apollo 11 mission

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

It has been a half-century since Neil Armstrong stepped out of a lunar module and onto the surface of the moon on July 20, 1969 and declared, "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind." The moment heralded a golden age of space exploration that was set in motion just eight years earlier in 1961, when United States President John F Kennedy promised before Congress to put a man on the moon before the decade was out. Here are some lesser-known facts about the historic first mission:

Sonia, Manmohan meet Chidambaram, express concern over his detention

Sonia, Manmohan meet Chidambaram, express concern over his detention

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Chidambaram said he was honoured that the two leaders visited him.

How to 'think outside the box'

How to 'think outside the box'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2006

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.

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.

Restore India's preferred trade status: Top US lawmakers to Trump

Restore India's preferred trade status: Top US lawmakers to Trump

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

The Trump administration terminated India's designation as a beneficiary developing nation under the Generalized System of Preferences in June.

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.

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

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.

'BCG vaccine can be a game-changer against coronavirus'

'BCG vaccine can be a game-changer against coronavirus'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

'There is indeed a link between BCG vaccination and resistance to COVID-19.'

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.

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.

'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.

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!

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".

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

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.

How will you revive economy, Mr Modi?

How will you revive economy, Mr Modi?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

'Mere fundamentals will not do the trick,' cautions former commerce secretary Rahul Khullar.

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.

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.

The Bong crossover connection

The Bong crossover connection

Rediff.com26 Oct 2005

What NASA offers enthusiastic students

What NASA offers enthusiastic students

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

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

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.

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.

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.