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Support immigration reform: Indian Americans ask Senators

Support immigration reform: Indian Americans ask Senators

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

GITPRO asked US Senators to support the legislation in the Congress.

RCB player arrested for molesting Indian American

RCB player arrested for molesting Indian American

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Another controversy rocked the IPL. An Australian player with the Royal Challengers Bangalore was arrested, on Friday, on charges of molesting an Indian American woman and severely attacking her fiancee leaving him in hospital.

R Vaishali Wins Women's Candidates Tournament, To Challenge Ju Wenjun For World Title

R Vaishali Wins Women's Candidates Tournament, To Challenge Ju Wenjun For World Title

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Grandmaster R Vaishali emerged victorious at the Women's Candidates Tournament, earning the right to challenge Ju Wenjun for the World Championship title.

US Trying To Patch Up Ties With India

US Trying To Patch Up Ties With India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump's call to Prime Minister Narendra Modi signals a concerted effort to reset strained Washington-New Delhi ties, with a focus on 'big-ticket' energy and trade deals, including increased Indian imports of US LNG and LPG, and potential cooperation on small modular reactors.

Must-Learn Leadership Lessons From HDFC Bank's Aditya Puri

Must-Learn Leadership Lessons From HDFC Bank's Aditya Puri

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Aditya Puri is one of the cleanest examples we have, in Indian corporate history, of a leader who understood early that the measure of his work was not what happened while he was in the chair. It was what would keep happening when he was no longer there, says Suresh M K.

Praggnanandhaa Loses Ground in FIDE Candidates Tournament

Praggnanandhaa Loses Ground in FIDE Candidates Tournament

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa faced a defeat in the third round of the FIDE Candidates Tournament against Javokhir Sindarov, while Fabiano Caruana surged ahead. In the women's event, Bibisara Assaubayeva secured the first victory.

Indian-American's film premieres at 'Cinequest'

Indian-American's film premieres at 'Cinequest'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2006

Set against the backdrop of the September 11, 2001 terror strikes, which rocked America, the film traces the events in the lives of the Singh family.

'Bobby Jindal could be first Indian-American Prez'

'Bobby Jindal could be first Indian-American Prez'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Bobby Jindal, the Indian American Governor of Louisiana, may become the first person from the community to occupy the US President's office, feels a former White House aide.

Miami showdown! Gauff vs Sabalenka final clash

Miami showdown! Gauff vs Sabalenka final clash

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Aryna Sabalenka defeated Elena Rybakina to reach the Miami Open final, where she will face Coco Gauff, who defeated Karolina Muchova.

Sinner survives scare, extends Masters 1000 record!

Sinner survives scare, extends Masters 1000 record!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Jannik Sinner defeated Alex Michelsen in straight sets to reach the Miami Open quarter-finals, extending his impressive winning streak at ATP Masters 1000 events and keeping his 'Sunshine Double' bid alive.

Indian Americans hail Rao's appointment as envoy

Indian Americans hail Rao's appointment as envoy

Rediff.com17 Jul 2011

There has been overwhelming elation from across United States from Indian American community leaders and activists over the decision by the government of India to appoint Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao as the new Indian Ambassador to the US, to succeed Meera Shankar whose term ends on July 31 after which she is expected to go into retirement from the Indian Foreign Service.

Majority of Indian-Americans support Obama for 2nd term

Majority of Indian-Americans support Obama for 2nd term

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

An overwhelming majority of Indian-Americans support United States President Barack Obama against his Republican rival Mitt Romney in November presidential elections, a national survey has said.

Investor Concerns About IT Stocks Are 'Overblown': HCLTech CEO

Investor Concerns About IT Stocks Are 'Overblown': HCLTech CEO

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

'When it comes to enterprise context, there is a big lag between how fast technology is evolving and how it is getting deployed at the end of the day. That is where the challenge is going to be.'

Indian American Fulbright scholar to research ayurveda

Indian American Fulbright scholar to research ayurveda

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Kolkata-born Indian American physician Dr Bhaswati Bhattacharya, who practices holistic medicine in New York, has created history by being selected the first US scholar by the Fulbright Program to exclusively research medical ayurveda throughout India and teach at BanarasHinduUniversity in Varanasi as a Fulbright Scholar.

Indian-American named VC of Illinois University

Indian-American named VC of Illinois University

Rediff.com19 Jun 2012

A distinguished Indian-American academician has been appointed as vice chancellor for research at the prestigious University of Illinois, Chicago.

Mamdani flaunts his Indian roots at victory speech

Mamdani flaunts his Indian roots at victory speech

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

New York's newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, flaunted his Indian roots during his first victory speech, quoting Nehru and playing 'Dhoom Machale'.

Why Vinesh Phogat Is Ineligible For Domestic Wrestling Events

Why Vinesh Phogat Is Ineligible For Domestic Wrestling Events

Rediff.com9 May 2026

The Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) has issued a show-cause notice to Vinesh Phogat, citing indiscipline and anti-doping rule violations, rendering her ineligible for domestic competitions until June 2026.

Indian American teen invents 20-second charger

Indian American teen invents 20-second charger

Rediff.com21 May 2013

The inventor, Eesha Khare, has been awarded USD 50,000 for further developing the tiny device.

14 Indian-American kids in 'Spelling Bee' semis

14 Indian-American kids in 'Spelling Bee' semis

Rediff.com28 May 2009

As many as 14 of the 41 young spelling wizards -- who made it to the semi final of the Scripps national Spelling Bee champion's trophy -- are Indian Americans, raising expectations that the top prize would yet again be bagged by one of them.

Indian American doc saves Hollywood actor's life

Indian American doc saves Hollywood actor's life

Rediff.com29 Nov 2013

In yet another historic first by an Indian American, Dr Amit N Patel, associate professor in the division of cardiothoracic surgery at the University of Utah, in a procedure using a new technique of retrograde gene therapy on a human heart, has saved the life of erstwhile Hollywood actor Ernie Lively.

Video: Indian-Americans protest against visa rules

Video: Indian-Americans protest against visa rules

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Various Indian-American organisations on Wednesday organised a rally in New York protesting against a host of new visa rules -- what they describe as completely unfair -- imposed on Indians in the United States.

Modi shares India's Covid 'success' story with Indian-American docs

Modi shares India's Covid 'success' story with Indian-American docs

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

In an address during the virtual meeting of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (AAPI) on Saturday, Modi said COVID-19 had been used as an opportunity to work towards making the country self-reliant.

An eventful year for Indian-American journalists

An eventful year for Indian-American journalists

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

When the South Asian Journalists Association was formed in 1994, there were only a few Indian-American bylines in the mainstream press, mostly in the business pages. There were some folks in the editing ranks, but they were even fewer in number than the reporters.

'Keep Hormuz open': Xi Jinping steps in as Iran asserts control

'Keep Hormuz open': Xi Jinping steps in as Iran asserts control

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for the Strait of Hormuz to remain open for normal passage of ships, describing it as an 'international waterway' amid rising tensions between the US and Iran.

Bill Clinton endorses Indian American for Congress

Bill Clinton endorses Indian American for Congress

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Dr Ami Bera, the Indian American Democratic Party candidate from a Congressional seat in California, received a big boost to his electoral ambition as he was endorsed by former United States President Bill Clinton.

Indian-American  shot dead in US

Indian-American shot dead in US

Rediff.com16 Aug 2005

A 28-year-old Indian-American was shot dead in a park in Houston by suspected robbers.

Nine Indian Americans in Forbes 'Midas 100'

Nine Indian Americans in Forbes 'Midas 100'

Rediff.com4 May 2012

Nine Indian Americans have made it to the list of 100 dealmakers with "Midas Touch" compiled by the Forbes Magazine.

Quantico To Citadel: Ranking Priyanka Chopra's Global Projects

Quantico To Citadel: Ranking Priyanka Chopra's Global Projects

Rediff.com4 May 2026

As Priyanka Chopra Jonas returns as the debonair spy Nadia in Citadel Season 2, we take look at how her Hollywood projects stack up against each other from underwhelming to standout.

Indian Americans should stand united, exhorts Rao

Indian Americans should stand united, exhorts Rao

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

India's Ambassador to the United States, Nirupama Rao, who immediately visited with the victims and families of the Sikh worshippers in the aftermath of the horrific massacre perpetrated by the white supremacist Wade Michael Page in the gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin on August 5, has exhorted the Indian American community to shed their differences of regionalism, ethnicity, religion, and unite to project a concerted front to protect itself from any future violence and discr

Obama pays tribute to first Indian American Congressman

Obama pays tribute to first Indian American Congressman

Rediff.com9 May 2012

United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday paid rich tribute to late Dalip Singh Saund -- the first Asian American United States Congressman -- and described him as a trailblazer for the entire Asian American and immigrant community.

Indian-American student's family issues video plea

Indian-American student's family issues video plea

Rediff.com9 Apr 2013

"Not knowing Sunil's whereabouts, we feel strongly about communicating with him directly," 22-year-old Indian-American Sunil Tripathi's mother Judy said in the short video.

Indian American killed in his California mansion

Indian American killed in his California mansion

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

Raveesh Ravi Kumra, an Indian American millionaire was killed by intruders who barged into his home in Los Gatos-Monte Sereno, California last Friday.

Ruud stunned, Draper also knocked out at rain-hit Miami Open

Ruud stunned, Draper also knocked out at rain-hit Miami Open

Rediff.com21 Mar 2026

Jack Draper crashes out of Miami Open after loss to Reilly Opelka, while Ethan Quinn stuns Casper Ruud in a breakthrough win.

Indian-American named professor of the year

Indian-American named professor of the year

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

An Indian-American professor of mechanical engineering at the University of South Florida, has been named United States professor of the year by an influential think-tank.

Indian-American entrepreneurs react to Obama's win

Indian-American entrepreneurs react to Obama's win

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Majority of Indian community voted for Obama.

Indian American Harris makes prime time address at DNC

Indian American Harris makes prime time address at DNC

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

California Attorney General Kamala Harris' close friendship with the president, gives her a prime time slot on the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina; in her remarks she bemoans the foreclosure contagion and recalls how proud her mom was when she bought her home. Aziz Haniffa reports

N-deal: Indian-Americans swing to action again

N-deal: Indian-Americans swing to action again

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

The influential Indian-American community has swung back to action to push the N-deal ahead.