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'We have something to say to the world'

'We have something to say to the world'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

For any would-be activist, the work starts in one's backyard, said Ravi Bhalla, a councilman for Hoboken, New Jersey.

Hyderabad the movie capital of India

Hyderabad the movie capital of India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Hyderabad has emerged as the movie capital of India, having bought the maximum number of movie VCDs and DVDs ranging from Telugu, Hindi love stories to international comedies. Besides, they bought the maximum number of football jerseys, ice-cream machines, designer pens and key chains than any other buyers in the country.

Panic grips JFK airport as reports of shots prompt evacuation

Panic grips JFK airport as reports of shots prompt evacuation

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Hundreds of passengers at the John F Kennedy International Airport were on Monday evacuated from at least two terminals following reports that multiple shots had been fired in one of the US' busiest airport, triggering scenes of panic and chaos.

Indo-American cultural society hosts annual picnic

Indo-American cultural society hosts annual picnic

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

800 people of Indian origin gathered at the eighth annual picnic in a park in Iselin, New Jersey, on Sunday,organized by Indo-American Cultural Association.

PHOTOS: Dhoni-Srinivasan reunite as CSK gear up for IPL

PHOTOS: Dhoni-Srinivasan reunite as CSK gear up for IPL

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and N Srinivasan were seen having an interaction at the Chepauk during the second day of Chennai Super Kings' training session.

Bhutia set to ink deal with East Bengal

Bhutia set to ink deal with East Bengal

Rediff.com20 Jun 2009

India captain Bhaichung Bhutia will sign a year's 'contract' with East Bengal on Monday, the club's football secretary Santosh Bhattacharya said on Saturday even as the move evoked criticism from Mohun Bagan, who had suspended the ace striker.

'Kushner's kin woo investors in China, offer green card in return'

'Kushner's kin woo investors in China, offer green card in return'

Rediff.com7 May 2017

At the event, about 100 people were told they could become US residents under a 'EB-5' visa programme if they put $500,000 (Rs 3.21 crore) into the project.

PHOTOS: Heart-warmers Croatia toasted by fans on home-coming

PHOTOS: Heart-warmers Croatia toasted by fans on home-coming

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Croatia achieved their best-ever result in the tournament in losing Sunday's match to France, surpassing the third place finish of 1998.

Sikh man stabbed to death in US

Sikh man stabbed to death in US

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

"Absolutely stunned. This is a very safe neighbourhood, very decent area of Tracy," neighbor Dave Roychowdhury said.

An event worthy of a pioneer

An event worthy of a pioneer

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Amelia, an aviation pioneer's biopic is Mira Nair's first big Hollywood film starring Hilary Swank.

PIX: Touring with Katrina, KJo and Alia

PIX: Touring with Katrina, KJo and Alia

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

A look back at the Dream Team tour 2016!

Amid criticism, NY Governor outlines Ebola quarantine policy

Amid criticism, NY Governor outlines Ebola quarantine policy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

Amid criticism of his decision of a mandatory 21-day Ebola quarantine, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has loosened some of the restrictions on people returning to the US from West Africa.

Indian-American professionals contribute $31,000

Indian-American professionals contribute $31,000

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

The Young Professional Committee of the Share and Care Foundation, a New Jersey-based social service agency, raised $31,000 at its second annual charity gala at the Manhattan Penthouse in New York City.

Sports Shorts: Nike's Kaepernick ad spurs spike in sold-out items

Sports Shorts: Nike's Kaepernick ad spurs spike in sold-out items

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Indian-American boy, 14, wins National Geographic Bee

Indian-American boy, 14, wins National Geographic Bee

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Karan Menon, a 14-year-old Indian-American student, has won the prestigious National Geographic Bee competition in the US, in which the top three positions were bagged by Indian-origin contestants.

Singapore, best place for expats

Singapore, best place for expats

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Before taking a job abroad, make sure it's in a place where you can earn more, save more and spend less.

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Amidst a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year.

Brace yourself for Explosion 2009

Brace yourself for Explosion 2009

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Sonu Nigam, Sunidhi Chauhan and Hard Kaur feature in the only major Bollywood show this summer in America.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

9/11: 20 Years Later, A Father Mourns A Dead Son

9/11: 20 Years Later, A Father Mourns A Dead Son

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

Dates like 9/11 should never be allowed to pass by forgotten because terrorism is not to be borne, inhumanity is not to borne.

Soccer Extras: Twitter to meet United over Pogba racist abuse

Soccer Extras: Twitter to meet United over Pogba racist abuse

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

News of all that transpired on and off the football field

8 killed in New York terror attack, suspect in custody

8 killed in New York terror attack, suspect in custody

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

The suspect, a 29-year-old man identified as Saifullo Saipov, of Uzbek descent, was shot in the stomach before being arrested.

Kerala man cycles 4000km to Russia to watch World Cup

Kerala man cycles 4000km to Russia to watch World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

He flew to Dubai from Kerala on Febraury 23, bought a cycle, took a ship to the port city of Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan province on the southern coast of Iran, before embarking on his cycling odyssey to Russia.

Wipro to provide 35,000 books to needy children in N America

Wipro to provide 35,000 books to needy children in N America

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The funds raised by employees were matched by an equal contribution from Wipro.

Swami Ramdev raises funds in US for university

Swami Ramdev raises funds in US for university

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Ramdev is the founder of the Divya Yog Mandir Trust and the Patanjali Yogpeeth in Hardwar in Uttarakhand in India. He conducts monthly yoga camps and gives TV shows in India.

StanChart starts private banking operations

StanChart starts private banking operations

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

The foreign bank is present in the wealth management space with client assets under management of Rs 10,000 crore.

36 US lawmakers to attend Modi's MSG event

36 US lawmakers to attend Modi's MSG event

Rediff.com27 Sep 2014

South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, US Senators Robert Menendez and Cory Booker from New Jersey and US Congressmen Steny Hoyer (Maryland), Ami Bera and Ed Royce (California) Elliott Engel, Joe Crowley, Nita Lowey, Carolyn Maloney, Jerald Nadler (New York), Frank Pallone (New Jersey), Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) Sheila Jackson Lee (Texas) Joe Wilson (South Carolina) and Jim McDermott (Washington) are among those confirmed their attendance.

COVID-19: Indian-Americans raise funds for relief work

COVID-19: Indian-Americans raise funds for relief work

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

SEWA International, a leading Indian-American non-profit organisation, has so far raised more than $250,000 for its COVID-19 relief efforts. It is using the money to buy personal protective equipment's, in particular facial masks and surgical masks, to donate free to the local law enforcement officials and hospitals in some of the hot spot areas like New York, who have run out of these essential items.

Ash dazzles next to the Taj!

Ash dazzles next to the Taj!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

International Champions Cup: Bale scores in Real's win; Bayern down Inter

International Champions Cup: Bale scores in Real's win; Bayern down Inter

Rediff.com24 Jul 2019

Arsenal named a strong side captained by Mesut Ozil while Real had Bale on the bench and Eden Hazard, wearing the number 50 shirt, starting alongside fellow new signing Luka Jovic in attack.

PHOTOS: US remembers 9/11 victims on 15th anniversary

PHOTOS: US remembers 9/11 victims on 15th anniversary

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

At ground zero, hundreds of victims' relatives and dignitaries gathered to hear the reading the names of the nearly 3,000 people killed during the attack.

Coronavirus: Shootings of movies, TV shows halted

Coronavirus: Shootings of movies, TV shows halted

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Various events, award functions, interviews, shooting schedules have been called off in view of the novel coronavirus outbreak.

'I want to be a Priyanka Chopra in reverse'

'I want to be a Priyanka Chopra in reverse'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'I want to go back to India after my success here.'

Alvito D'Cunha named East Bengal skipper

Alvito D'Cunha named East Bengal skipper

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

The India forward's name as skipper was approved at a meeting of the club's executive committee on Tuesday.

Global investment boosts FM radio

Global investment boosts FM radio

Rediff.com18 Jan 2007

The opening up of the sector has led to investments of Rs 1,200 crore towards the acquisition of over 280 frequencies.

Louis Berger case: Alemao Churchill applies for fresh bail

Louis Berger case: Alemao Churchill applies for fresh bail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Former Goa minister Churchill Alemao has filed a fresh bail application before the special court in connection with the Louis Berger bribery case.

Trump supporter calls Sikh councilman a 'terrorist'

Trump supporter calls Sikh councilman a 'terrorist'

Rediff.com22 May 2016

A Sikh-American councilman was called a "terrorist" on Twitter by a Donald Trump supporter.

Indian teen caught sending hate mails to parents

Indian teen caught sending hate mails to parents

Rediff.com23 Jul 2006

County prosecutors said they had suspected the son's involvement almost from the beginning but needed to gather proper evidence.