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US has found a way to turn seawater into fuel

US has found a way to turn seawater into fuel

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

United States Navy scientists have successfully flown a radio-controlled airplane that runs purely on fuel derived from sea water.

Ranbaxy to file response within a month

Ranbaxy to file response within a month

Rediff.com16 Jul 2008

Under fire in the United States for giving distorted information on the generic drugs it sold, Ranbaxy Laboratories on Tuesday said that it will file all relevant information within a month after which the legal case initiated against it by the US government will be withdrawn.

NASA's Messenger unravels Mercury's secrets

NASA's Messenger unravels Mercury's secrets

Rediff.com31 Jan 2008

Investigators found Mercury a very dynamic planet, with active volcanos and magnetosphere. The craft discovered an odd feature that scientists dubbed as 'the spider'-- more than 100 narrow, flat-floored troughs radiating from a complex central region never before seen on either Mercury or the moon. The crust of the planet appears to have been pushed upward and cracked from a central point, like a pane of glass.

You proved the power of hope, says Obama before flying off from Washington

You proved the power of hope, says Obama before flying off from Washington

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Observing that amazing things have happened over the last 10 years, the former US President Barack Obama on Friday said that all this could be accomplished because of the hope and believe that his country had in him.

Obama and the four-letter word

Obama and the four-letter word

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Few leaders in contemporary world history have embodied hope and inclusiveness as much as the 44th President of the United States.

Indian-American docs seek action on health crisis

Indian-American docs seek action on health crisis

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Dr Patel, in his presentation to the lawmakers, said that according to projections from the American Medical Association, 45 percent of physicians would decrease or stop accepting Medicare patients if the annual decrease in reimbursements were to take effect. He pointed out that Medicare reimbursements have remained the same from 2001 to 2008, and will decrease by 5 to 10 percent annually in the near future.

Ex-president Kalam to celebrate birthday in US

Ex-president Kalam to celebrate birthday in US

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Erstwhile Indian president A P J Abdul Kalam, will return to the United States for a second time in as many months, this time to celebrate his 76th birthday on October 15 by participating as chief guest in the JSS Spiritual Mission's anniversary celebrations in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Going gets tough for Hillary Clinton

Going gets tough for Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

As the one-time frontrunner for the Democratic Party nomination Hillary Clinton fumbles through the primaries, there are clear indications that the showdown she hoped to have with dark horse Barack Obama at the Denver Convention in August may turn out to be a damp squib.

Arcelor Mittal to sell American plant

Arcelor Mittal to sell American plant

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

The transaction is expected to close in October, subject to oversight and approval by the recently appointed court trustee, a company statement said.

John Kasich to be Trump's running mate?

John Kasich to be Trump's running mate?

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Trump said he and his campaign has started to shortlist and compile "potential vice presidential" running mates which would include some of his former rivals in the Republican presidential primaries -- Ben Carson and Chris Christie.

Naresh Goyal on Jet Air's success, US foray

Naresh Goyal on Jet Air's success, US foray

Rediff.com16 Jul 2007

Jet Airways chairman Naresh Goyal discusses the airline's entry into the United States.

Teaching work ethics to Indian BPO employees

Teaching work ethics to Indian BPO employees

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

Payal Tak, CEO of Telesis Corp, a US-based company providing IT services to the US government, will start academic courses for call centre employees.

Give your adopted country your all: Kalam to NRIs

Give your adopted country your all: Kalam to NRIs

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

"Today, 23 million Indian reside abroad. Either, they are citizens of other countries or they are working there. So it is essential that whichever country you go, you make that country a winner," he said, and added, "That is your mission. I am sure the JSS Spiritual Mission in USA will definitely spread this mission."

Lost in translation

Lost in translation

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Arthur J Pais on why Indian novels seldom make the transition to the movies.

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Trump leaves for maiden India visit, calls Modi a 'friend'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Trump is accompanied by First Lady Melania, daughter Ivanka, son-in-law Jared Kushner and the top brass of his administration.

Sikh man confused as 'Muslim with sword' in US

Sikh man confused as 'Muslim with sword' in US

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Harpreet Singh Khalsa, 33, said he was the victim of racial profiling in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, but police stated that those who called in their concerns did the right thing.

Someone bought Hitler's dreaded red telephone for Rs 1.6 crore

Someone bought Hitler's dreaded red telephone for Rs 1.6 crore

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Adolf Hitler's personal telephone which the Nazi dictator used to give deadly orders during the World War II has been sold for a whopping $243,000 (Rs 1.62 crore), more than double the starting price, at a US auction.

PM Modi pays tribute at Gandhi memorial in Washington

PM Modi pays tribute at Gandhi memorial in Washington

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at the statue of the Father of the Nation here in the US capital.

Chikungunya cases surface on US shores

Chikungunya cases surface on US shores

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Chikungunya-infected travelers have also been diagnosed in Belgium, French Guyana, Hong Kong, Italy, Kenya, Malaysia, Martinique, Norway, Switzerland and Sri Lanka.

US polls: 2 Goyals make history

US polls: 2 Goyals make history

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

Ranbaxy slips 14%; gets Daiichi stake nod

Ranbaxy slips 14%; gets Daiichi stake nod

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Ranbaxy settled the day at Rs 409.25, down 14.01 per cent, or Rs 66.65, from its last close. It touched an an intra-day low of Rs 402.50, lower by over 15 per cent from its previous close after opening at Rs 478, its intra-day high.

NRI to be Dy US Trade Representative

NRI to be Dy US Trade Representative

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

US President George W Bush has announced that he intends to nominate an Indian American, Karan K Bhatia, of Maryland, as Deputy US Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador.

India, US sign vision research agreement

India, US sign vision research agreement

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

India and America sign an agreement to jointly pursue reasearch in vision care.

Salman goes to Hollywood

Salman goes to Hollywood

Rediff.com1 Aug 2007

Raja Sen in conversation with Willard Carroll, the director responsible for Salman Khan's first English-language film, Marigold, in theatres this week.

$35,000 raised for rural Indian kids

$35,000 raised for rural Indian kids

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

Indian-American Karthik Nemmani wins National Spelling Bee

Indian-American Karthik Nemmani wins National Spelling Bee

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The 14-year-old correctly spelled 'koinonia' to win the title.

'Indian immigrants must participate in politics'

'Indian immigrants must participate in politics'

Rediff.com5 May 2006

A fourth-term Indian American state lawmaker Kumar Barve has urged Indian immigrants, numbering approximately 20,000,000, in the US to participate in local politics because "in America that is the only way to influence policy".

ar to work on Mumbai health project

ar to work on Mumbai health project

Rediff.com14 Sep 2005

Trump plans to scrap preferential trade status for India, Turkey

Trump plans to scrap preferential trade status for India, Turkey

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

In a letter to Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi, Trump said he was determined that New Delhi had "not assured" the US that it would "provide equitable and reasonable access" to the markets of India.

Stressed-out parents make for shy kids

Stressed-out parents make for shy kids

Rediff.com3 Mar 2007

A new study from the Child Development Laboratory at the University of Maryland shows that shyness in kids could relate to the manner in which a stress-related gene in children interacts with being raised by stressed-out parents.

A toothache can be deadly, if untreated

A toothache can be deadly, if untreated

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

By the time the 12-yr-old own aching tooth got any attention, the bacteria from the abscess had spread to his brain, doctors said.

Man arrested after jumping White House fence

Man arrested after jumping White House fence

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

A 23-year-old man climbed over the White House fence and was attacked by Secret Service dogs before being arrested, officials said.

Gold Cup: Dempsey hat-trick helps US reach semis

Gold Cup: Dempsey hat-trick helps US reach semis

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Clint Dempsey recorded his first hat-trick for the United States in a dominant 6-0 win over Cuba on Saturday that put theAmericans into a CONCACAF Gold Cup semi-final against Jamaica.

12-year-old Indian-American wins Nat Geo Bee contest

12-year-old Indian-American wins Nat Geo Bee contest

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Seven of the 10 finalists were Indian-Americans.

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule from going into effect.

Pakistan is out, India is in: US Senator

Pakistan is out, India is in: US Senator

Rediff.com30 Dec 2005

Democratic US Senator of Maryland John A Giannetti sought to bury the controversy over outsourcing to India, saying the argument against BPO was "near-sighted."