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The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.

PHOTOS: Here, the heroes rest in peace

PHOTOS: Here, the heroes rest in peace

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Here are a few interesting facts about the 152-year-old cemetery in whose 624 acres the dead of the nation's conflicts are buried.

With focus on making first team, Mavericks' Satnam keen to work on shortcomings

With focus on making first team, Mavericks' Satnam keen to work on shortcomings

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

'May be, after another two years when I establish myself, I will play for India again. The main goal is to at least play 10 years in NBA league'

Team India trains at breeding ground for Nobel laureates

Team India trains at breeding ground for Nobel laureates

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

All focus at the India's training session was on Pakistan pacer Mohammad Irfan.

Rohit Shetty gifts Harley Davidson to Shah Rukh Khan

Rohit Shetty gifts Harley Davidson to Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

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

Arsenal back to top as City sink Liverpool

Arsenal back to top as City sink Liverpool

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Theo Walcott's double fired Arsenal back to the top of the Premier League as the Gunners got their title challenge back on track with a 3-1 victory at West Ham United on Thursday.

Who will replace Australian captain Clarke?

Who will replace Australian captain Clarke?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Michael Clarke's fitness for the Test series against India fading fast.

Review: Pete's Dragon is a mellow, charming ride

Review: Pete's Dragon is a mellow, charming ride

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Pete's Dragon feels like a rare breath of clean air in the cluttered, loud blockbuster universe, says Raja Sen.

Lesson from Infosys: Fear the founder!

Lesson from Infosys: Fear the founder!

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

Many say N R Narayana Murthy returned to Infosys only because it was floundering. Ironically, that itself can be interpreted as the great man's biggest failure.

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon men's singles champions

Here's a complete list of Wimbledon men's singles champions

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

List of men's singles champions at Wimbledon:

250 laid-off at Disney, replaced with Indian H1-B workers: Report

250 laid-off at Disney, replaced with Indian H1-B workers: Report

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

Walt Disney has laid off about 250 employees and replaced them with Indians holding H1-B visas.

FA Cup PHOTOS: Townsend helps Spurs take advantage

FA Cup PHOTOS: Townsend helps Spurs take advantage

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Tottenham Hotspur needed a 73rd-minute Andros Townsend penalty to end the dogged resistance of visiting third tier Sheffield United and secure a 1-0 lead in their League Cup semi-final first leg on Wednesday.

The Great Brit who proved all predictions wrong

The Great Brit who proved all predictions wrong

Rediff.com8 May 2015

David Cameron, who became Britain's youngest prime minister since 1812 when he won elections in 2010, on Friday surprised everyone by securing a majority for the Conservatives against all odds to allow his party to govern alone for the first time in more than two decades.

PIX: Unseen photos reveal George W Bush's response to 9/11 attacks

PIX: Unseen photos reveal George W Bush's response to 9/11 attacks

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Previously unseen photographs of then-US President George W. Bush during 9/11 have been released.

Achche din: Modi, Satyarthi are 'world's greatest leaders'; Obama not

Achche din: Modi, Satyarthi are 'world's greatest leaders'; Obama not

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Modi is ranked fifth on the 2015 roster of 'World's Greatest Leaders' with Satyarthi coming in at the 28th spot.

First look: Anushka wrestles for Sultan

First look: Anushka wrestles for Sultan

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Sklamberg on challenges the US drug regulator faces globally

Sklamberg on challenges the US drug regulator faces globally

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says it does not follow an India agenda.

FA Cup: Hull City find cutting edge to tame plucky Blades

FA Cup: Hull City find cutting edge to tame plucky Blades

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Premier League Hull City were given a fright as they had to come from behind twice to beat obstinate third tier side Sheffield United 5-3 in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Sunday to reach the final for the first time.

EPL player of the weekend: 'Trickster' Costa takes honours as he equals record!

EPL player of the weekend: 'Trickster' Costa takes honours as he equals record!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

With Manchester City drawing 2-2 at Arsenal and Liverpool suffering a shock 1-0 home defeat by Aston Villa, Jose Mourinho's Chelsea were the big winners in the fourth round of Premier League games.

Researchers from US, Germany win 2013 Nobel Medicine Prize

Researchers from US, Germany win 2013 Nobel Medicine Prize

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

James Rothman, Randy Schekman and Thomas Suedhof won the 2013 Nobel Medicine Prize 2013 on Monday for solving the mystery of how the cell organises its transport system. The winners will share equally the prize sum of eight million Swedish kronor (USD 1.25 million), reduced because of the economic crisis last year from the 10 million kronor awarded since 2001.

A Shashi Kapoor movie you must see

A Shashi Kapoor movie you must see

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

Shakespeare Wallah had been out of circulation for a long time, but a restored version of the film opened in New York on November 10. It will travel after that to other cities in the US and hopefully, soon to India as well, says Aseem Chhabra, author of the bestseller Shashi Kapoor: The Householder, The Star.

No change in tactics as Steve Smith thrust into hot seat

No change in tactics as Steve Smith thrust into hot seat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

- 'As a captain, I think first and foremost I'll try to lead from the front with my performance on the field' - 'It's a different kettle of fish (leading) Australia, but I'm really looking forward to the challenge'

Australia coach Lehmann calls team to muster courage for first Test

Australia coach Lehmann calls team to muster courage for first Test

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

'We hope the boys can find the inner strength to play the game in the way Phillip would have wanted in Adelaide' 'We left a bit of heart in Macksville yesterday'

Many top firms skirt rules on independent directors

Many top firms skirt rules on independent directors

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Often these IDs sit on the audit committee of the board or even chair it.

Platini calls for sin bins to replace yellow cards

Platini calls for sin bins to replace yellow cards

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

European soccer chief Michel Platini wants yellow cards to be replaced by a rugby-style system of sin bins.

The stars who will win the Golden Globes

The stars who will win the Golden Globes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

If anyone thinks that the Golden Globes are insignificant, the Hollywood studios are out to prove them wrong.

Cyberbullying case: Indian diplomat's daughter gets $225,000

Cyberbullying case: Indian diplomat's daughter gets $225,000

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

'We have vindicated Krittika's honour, Indian diplomats' honour, and India's honour in the United States,' her attorney Ravi Batra said, announcing a $225,000 settlement won from New York City.

Philanthropy and Buffett Junior

Philanthropy and Buffett Junior

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

While his father has often been quoted on tips for investing, Buffett junior's focus is on spreading the word about both self-improvement and ways in which to make a positive difference in the world - with a special focus on solving hunger.

Football Briefs: Messi fitness doubts dog Barca

Football Briefs: Messi fitness doubts dog Barca

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

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

Carroll controversially sent off as West Ham thump Swansea

Carroll controversially sent off as West Ham thump Swansea

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Andy Carroll was controversially sent off after appearing to strike Chico Flores during West Ham's 2-0 win against a lacklustre Swansea City in the Premier League on Saturday.

US Vice President Joe Biden arrives in India

US Vice President Joe Biden arrives in India

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

In the first official visit by a United States vice-president to India in three decades, Joe Biden arrived in India on Monday on a four-day tour aimed at boosting ties in key areas of trade, energy, defence and security. The US vice-president will hold meetings with top Indian leadership, including President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, on Tuesday before flying out to Mumbai in the night.

Australia's job not yet finished despite turnaround in Ashes

Australia's job not yet finished despite turnaround in Ashes

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Australian business magnate Don Argus, who penned the landmark review of Australian cricket in 2011, has warned the team and its selectors that they must not be fooled into thinking the job is done despite the Ashes hosts revival.

Indian ambassador visits Microsoft, Starbucks office in California

Indian ambassador visits Microsoft, Starbucks office in California

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Indian Ambassador to United States S Jaishankar listened to the concerns raised by Indian Americans during his first visit West Coast. He also visited leading corporations like Boeing, Microsoft, Amazon, and Starbucks during his trip. Ritu Jha reports.

RAGING BULL! No angel but not guilty, says banned Costa

RAGING BULL! No angel but not guilty, says banned Costa

Rediff.com1 Feb 2015

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has denied he deliberately stamped on Liverpool's Emre Can.

Apple posts largest profit in corporate history

Apple posts largest profit in corporate history

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Profit of $18 billion was the biggest ever reported by a public company, worldwide.

PHOTOS: Ali feted by the famous and fans in final farewell

PHOTOS: Ali feted by the famous and fans in final farewell

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Religious and political leaders joined celebrities, sports stars and tens of thousands of ordinary people on Friday in bidding farewell to Muhammad Ali, the boxing champion who jolted America with his showmanship and won worldwide admiration as a man of conviction.

Jennifer Aniston's mum not invited to secret wedding

Jennifer Aniston's mum not invited to secret wedding

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in Hollywood.

Baahubali, Jurassic World among non-Bollywood hits

Baahubali, Jurassic World among non-Bollywood hits

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Baahubali leads non-Bollywood grossers of 2015.

Ferdinand added to FA Commission after diversity criticism

Ferdinand added to FA Commission after diversity criticism

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Manchester United's Rio Ferdinand was added to a commission set up by the English Football Association to improve the national team on Sunday after it was criticised by an FA board member for lacking diversity.

Why humans can recognise faces and read

Why humans can recognise faces and read

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

A team led by Kolkata-born scientists has discovered a special sweet spot in the eye plays a crucial role in humans being able to to focus on computer screens and also read, an ability which is unique to Homo sapiens.