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Biden, Harris will heal US: Indian-American lawmakers

Biden, Harris will heal US: Indian-American lawmakers

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'Today we prove that our democracy still works and that the power always belongs to the people through the power of our vote'

Guess who foot Mr Burger and Ms King's wedding bill

Guess who foot Mr Burger and Ms King's wedding bill

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Check out Mr Burger and Ms King's wedding photographs from a marriage made in fast food heaven!

US poll: '2 million Hindus key voting bloc in swing states'

US poll: '2 million Hindus key voting bloc in swing states'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

"Voting is our Dharma, and it's at the heart of our society," said Amit Jani, Biden Campaign National AAPI director.

Biden campaign launches initiative to woo Hindus in US

Biden campaign launches initiative to woo Hindus in US

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

The development is being seen as a sign of the growing political prominence of Hindus in America. Hinduism is the fourth largest faith in the US, representing approximately one per cent of the US population in 2016.

Elizabeth Warren drops out of US presidential race

Elizabeth Warren drops out of US presidential race

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The 70-year-old leader had a disappointing Super Tuesday that included a third-place finish in her home state of Massachusetts.

Is Mathew Martoma's conviction justified?

Is Mathew Martoma's conviction justified?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Mathew Martoma helped SAC reap more than $275 million profit.

Stunning Farah claims Chicago Marathon for European record

Stunning Farah claims Chicago Marathon for European record

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

After biding his time for much of the race, the British four-time Olympic track champion surged to the lead in the final four miles and broke Ethiopian Mosinet Geremew to shatter the European marathon record of 2:05:48 despite wet and sometimes windy conditions.

Vir Das to become Dr Vir Das in June

Vir Das to become Dr Vir Das in June

Rediff.com6 Feb 2018

His alma mater in the US will honour him with a doctorate.

The first desi to win the US Spelling Bee

The first desi to win the US Spelling Bee

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Indian American children have dominated the Scripps Howard Spelling Bee in the United States since the turn of the new century. Long before this impressive trail of triumphs began, way back in 1985, Balu Natarajan became the first Indian American child to win the Spelling Bee. Rediff.com US Contributor Abhijit Masih catches up with Dr Natarajan as the 2021 Spelling Bee takes off this weekend.

113,000 Americans are on the rolls of top 100 Indian firms in US

113,000 Americans are on the rolls of top 100 Indian firms in US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

These firms invested $17.9 bn and have also contributed $147 million towards corporate social responsibility and $588 million as R&D expenditure in the US.

I gave myself a voice: Rhodes Scholar Vinay Nayak

I gave myself a voice: Rhodes Scholar Vinay Nayak

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Rhodes Scholar Vinay Nayak, a senior at Yale and an expert in using the Internet for citizen engagement, talks about his achievements.

Shiv Nadar steps down, daughter Roshni is new chairperson of HCL Tech

Shiv Nadar steps down, daughter Roshni is new chairperson of HCL Tech

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Roshni, also a trained classical musician, came on the board of HCL Technologies in 2013 and was vice chairperson. Shiv Nadar would continue to be MD of the company with designation as chief strategy officer.

US House passes resolution denouncing anti-Sikh attacks

US House passes resolution denouncing anti-Sikh attacks

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

The Illinois House has passed a resolution denouncing attacks against Sikh Americans, in particular the shootout inside a gurdwara in Wisconsin in August that killed six Sikh worshippers.

America has fought back after years of recession: Obama

America has fought back after years of recession: Obama

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

President Barack Obama on Thursday said that the United States has fought its way back after years of worst economic recessions in the country.

Indian Americans students to intern at Capitol Hill

Indian Americans students to intern at Capitol Hill

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

A Chicago-based Indian American organisation has announced a Capitol Hill internship programme for two students of Indian origin, which will give them an opportunity to work with the United States lawmakers for eight weeks.

Modi invited to US by parliamentarians, businessmen

Modi invited to US by parliamentarians, businessmen

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

A delegation comprising United States parliamentarians and businessmen called on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, who has been denied visa by that country after the 2002 riots.

Indian-American student sexually assaulted, strangulated in Chicago

Indian-American student sexually assaulted, strangulated in Chicago

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

The assailant, Donald Thurman, 26, was arrested Sunday from a Chicago metro station.

Indian baby dolls not welcome in US

Indian baby dolls not welcome in US

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Sold in the US by Illinois-based Land of Nod, the baby dolls were manufactured in India by Noida-based Radiant Exports.

Indian doctor, wife plead guilty to tax evasion in US

Indian doctor, wife plead guilty to tax evasion in US

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

An Indian doctor and his wife have pleaded guilty to charges of federal tax evasion and to illegally distributing weight loss medicines to patients, agreeing to pay nearly USD 5.2 million in restitution.

'Kobe, Kobe, Kobe': All-Star Game crowd pays tribute to NBA legend

'Kobe, Kobe, Kobe': All-Star Game crowd pays tribute to NBA legend

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

A jam-packed United Center fell silent for eight seconds before Sunday's 69th NBA All-Star game as some 21,000 fans joined hands to pay their respects to the late Kobe Bryant, the global sports icon who dominated professional basketball for two decades. The silence was broken by a string of thunderous "Kobe, Kobe, Kobe," chants that rocked the stadium as they honored Bryant, who wore the No. 8 and No. 24 during his 20-year career with the Los Angeles Lakers that was highlighted by five National Basketball Association championships.

US polls: Desis divided over loss of Modi sympathiser

US polls: Desis divided over loss of Modi sympathiser

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Indo-American Muslims hail the defeat of Republican Joe Walsh, who demanded a visa for Gujarat CM Narendra Modi. George Joseph reports

'Poisoned' Indian-origin businessman's exhumation approved

'Poisoned' Indian-origin businessman's exhumation approved

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

A United States judge has approved the exhumation of an Indian-origin one million dollars Chicago lottery winner, who was poisoned with cyanide before he collected his prize.

Mysterious death of Indian-origin man in US being probed

Mysterious death of Indian-origin man in US being probed

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Police in Chicago is investigating the mysterious murder of an Indian-origin businessman, who had won a million dollar lottery last year and was allegedly poisoned with cyanide a day after he collected his prize.

Missing Indian American boy's body found

Missing Indian American boy's body found

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

The body of Harsha Maddula, 18, an engineering-pre med student at Northwestern University in Illinois, United States, who was missing since September 22, was recovered from the water in Wilmette Harbour on Thursday.

US student Harsha Maddula missing after off-campus party

US student Harsha Maddula missing after off-campus party

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Harsha Maddula left the party with three or four people, according to multiple sources who saw his group leaving the house. George Joseph reports from New York.

'I felt terribly sad when Phoolan Devi was killed'

'I felt terribly sad when Phoolan Devi was killed'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2012

Actress Seema Biswas talks about her film Patang, and the role she'll always be remembered for.

Romney calls gurdwara a 'sheikh' temple

Romney calls gurdwara a 'sheikh' temple

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney mourned the Wisconsin gurdwara tragedy at a fundraiser in Iowa, but referred to a 'sheik temple' instead of a 'Sikh temple' while offering his condolences. Confusing the Arabic honorific with the term Sikh, Romney mispronounced it and was found talking about 'sheik' people

How to get an international engineering degree

How to get an international engineering degree

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The ICAS, a unique twinning programme, allows students to choose from international universities from USA, UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and France.

Indian-origin lottery winner's body exhumed

Indian-origin lottery winner's body exhumed

Rediff.com19 Jan 2013

Judge Susan Coleman of the Probate Division of the Cook County Circuit Court in Illinois last Friday had approved the Cook County medical examiner's request to exhume the body of Urooj Khan, who died last July a day after he collected a cheque of $425,000 as his prize money.

Life Before Pi: The Brilliant Films Of Ang Lee

Life Before Pi: The Brilliant Films Of Ang Lee

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

From an outsider in Hollywood to an Academy Award-winning maverick and bringing Life Of Pi -- a book famously considered unfilmable --to the big screen, filmmaker Ang Lee has come a long way.

'Strong Indo-US partnership important for Afghan peace'

'Strong Indo-US partnership important for Afghan peace'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2011

Lauding India's contribution to the Afghanistan reconstruction efforts, an influential American senator has said a strong India-United States partnership is an important factor for the peace and prosperity of the war-torn country.

Top 10 speeches of Barack Obama

Top 10 speeches of Barack Obama

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Re-elected for a second term, US President Barack Obama is dubbed as one of the greatest presidential orators in the modern era. Rediff.com takes you through some of his best speeches.

The hate crime that wasn't

The hate crime that wasn't

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Amid speculations that Andhra Pradesh students in America were targeted for robbery and murders, came the news of Soumya Tummala Reddy, a 22-year-old electrical engineering student at Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, who was shot to death near a lake close to Chicago in September 2008.

Rana's plea for new trial rejected, sentencing on Dec 4

Rana's plea for new trial rejected, sentencing on Dec 4

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Judge Harry Leinenweber at the US district court for the northern district of Illinois, eastern division, in a ruling denied Rana's motions for a new trial and for a judgment of acquittal. In two different orders on June 7 and 8, Leinenweber also scheduled his sentencing for December 4. However, no sentencing has been scheduled for his co-defendant David Headley

American boxer Day dies following brutal knockout

American boxer Day dies following brutal knockout

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Day, 27, had been in a coma for four days following his defeat and, despite having emergency brain surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, doctors were unable to save the junior middleweight.

Olazabal appoints three Ryder Cup vice-captains

Olazabal appoints three Ryder Cup vice-captains

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

European Ryder Cup captain Jose Maria Olazabal has named experienced players Thomas Bjorn, Darren Clarke and Paul McGinley as three of his four vice-captains for next month's title defence against the United States.

'Super Tuesday 2.0' could have long term impact on politics

'Super Tuesday 2.0' could have long term impact on politics

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

A win for Trump, 69, as latest polls indicate, could very well bring the billionaire real estate magnate very closer to the magical figure of 1,237 delegates needed the win the party's presidential nomination for the November 8 election.

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Here are some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.

Former US governor gets 14-year jail term for auctioning Obama's Senate seat

Former US governor gets 14-year jail term for auctioning Obama's Senate seat

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

Former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for trying to auction President Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat in 2008 and several other corruption charges.

Death of Indian due to hunger strike a tragedy: US police

Death of Indian due to hunger strike a tragedy: US police

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Indian national Lyvita Gomes's death due to hunger strike against her "unjustified detention" in a Chicago prison last month is a "tragedy", the United States police has said, as it ordered a review of the policies related to self-starvation.