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US SC rejects Trump's lawsuit to overturn election results

US SC rejects Trump's lawsuit to overturn election results

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Trump and his campaign team have been making unsubstantiated allegations of massive voter fraud and electoral malpractice. State election officials and mainstream media say they have not found any such evidence.

A miracle called Chumki

A miracle called Chumki

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

'Would Chumki ever get to lead a normal life? How could we reinstate her in a family? Questions like these haunted me.' Indrani Roy discovers how a young child, cruelly handicapped at birth, is now living a normal, healthy life thanks to the determination of a few warm-hearted people.

Trump taps his former rival Carson as Housing Secretary

Trump taps his former rival Carson as Housing Secretary

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Carson is also the first former presidential aspirant to be tapped by Trump in his Cabinet.

In US, same-sex couples rush to the altar after SC 'blessing'

In US, same-sex couples rush to the altar after SC 'blessing'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

The US Supreme Court legalised gay marriage on Friday in a 5-4 decision, and within hours couples across the country were being issued marriage licenses.

Detroit files for largest-ever bankruptcy in US history

Detroit files for largest-ever bankruptcy in US history

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

The bankruptcy, if approved would force Detroit's thousands of creditors into negotiations to resolve an estimated $18.5 billion.

Trump loses bid to challenge Biden's win in Pennsylvania

Trump loses bid to challenge Biden's win in Pennsylvania

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The three-judge panel of the 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a previous ruling that dismissed the Trump campaign's request for an injunction in the case in Pennsylvania to challenge the election results and slammed the lawsuit.

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.

What will you cook for Kamala Harris?

What will you cook for Kamala Harris?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Padma Lakshmi cooked Tamarind Rice. What would be your choice?

America's economic resurgence is real, says Obama

America's economic resurgence is real, says Obama

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Obama said he has just two years left in office.

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.

World's hottest cars are here!

World's hottest cars are here!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

The world's most brilliant cars are lined up at the Detroit Auto Show.

Trump warns India of retaliation if it doesn't allow export of drug

Trump warns India of retaliation if it doesn't allow export of drug

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The US president said that he has sought help from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow the sale of Hydroxychloroquine tablets ordered by the US to treat the growing number of coronavirus patients in his country, hours after India banned the export of the anti-malarial drug.

Indian-American jailed for 17 years for healthcare fraud

Indian-American jailed for 17 years for healthcare fraud

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

An Indian-American pharmacist has been sentenced to 17 years in prison by a United States court for a healthcare fraud worth millions.

Why Racing Point car is not just a 'pink Mercedes'

Why Racing Point car is not just a 'pink Mercedes'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Team principal Otmar Szafnauer and technical Andrew Green said in a video interview at last weekend's British Grand Prix that it was time to 'give credit where credit was due'.

India should make it easy to hire, fire workers

India should make it easy to hire, fire workers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Foreign investors don't like policy uncertainty and reversibility, says Anusha Chari.

'We lose 70 per cent of our bright students to the IITs'

'We lose 70 per cent of our bright students to the IITs'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2012

Dr Nagesh Rao, President and Director of Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad tells us why the Indian education system needs a global outlook and how we are losing a good number of students to the IITs.

Amid hacking fears, Obama administration stands behind election results

Amid hacking fears, Obama administration stands behind election results

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

The Obama administration has said it stands behind United States presidential election results as they "accurately reflect the will of the American people" and believes the polls were free and fair from a cybersecurity perspective.

'What the hell do you have to lose?' Trump to African-Americans

'What the hell do you have to lose?' Trump to African-Americans

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

The Republican presidential candidate urged the African-American community, which had steadfastly backed Clinton in the primaries, to join his campaign for a "better future".

America readies for D-Day

America readies for D-Day

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump scrambled to make their final pitch to voters in the high-stakes United States presidential polls.

Modi factor driving Indian Americans towards Trump: Survey

Modi factor driving Indian Americans towards Trump: Survey

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

In many must-win battleground states, Indian Americans comprise a substantial and potentially decisive share of the electorate: 190,000 potential voters in Florida, 120,000 in Michigan, 170,000 in Pennsylvania, 150,000 in Georgia, 110,000 in North Carolina, 165,000 in Virginia, and nearly 470,000 in Texas.

'PDS is broken, alternative methods needed'

'PDS is broken, alternative methods needed'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Direct cash transfers or food coupons should be used to provide services to the poor, says Farzana Afridi.

These cars could save the world!

These cars could save the world!

Rediff.com7 May 2009

In a world increasingly plagued by both global warming and rising oil prices, electric-powered cars could be possible solution.

US: Blue and White or Inclusive Nation?

US: Blue and White or Inclusive Nation?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Biden and Harris are the leaders we need at this time to do the painful but necessary work of creating a more inclusive -- and united -- nation, points out Murali Kamma.

'Biden will play it safe'

'Biden will play it safe'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'It will be normal, regular, everyday politics whether you like it or not.' That's what this country needs,' a New Yorker tells Payal Singh Mohanka.

Zidane insists Morata is staying at Real Madrid

Zidane insists Morata is staying at Real Madrid

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Real Madrid have no intention of making a quick profit on striker Alvaro Morata after the Champions League winners opted to take him back to the Bernabeu from Juventus last month, the Spanish side's manager Zinedine Zidane has said. Real sold Morata to Juventus two seasons ago but included a buy-back clause in his contract, which they exercised in July after the forward scored 27 goals in 93 games in Italy and three for Spain during the European Championship.

Indian pleads guilty in $13.8 mn US healthcare fraud

Indian pleads guilty in $13.8 mn US healthcare fraud

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

Ankit Patel, 28, of Detroit pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to commit healthcare fraud before US District Judge Gerald Rosen of the Eastern District of Michigan.

Young American voters hold key to White House

Young American voters hold key to White House

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

More than eight million young people who voted early or absentee in the 2020 elections.

Factbox on US Open champion Serena Williams

Factbox on US Open champion Serena Williams

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

Factbox on American Serena Williams, who won her 15th Grand Slam singles title at the US Open on Sunday with a 6-2, 2-6, 7-5 win over Victoria Azarenka of Belarus.

Video: When Obama cried after victory

Video: When Obama cried after victory

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama got emotional as he thanked staff at his campaign headquarters.

Romney trails in two key states with close personal ties

Romney trails in two key states with close personal ties

Rediff.com4 Nov 2012

It happened in 1844, and now 168 years later, Republican nominee Mitt Romney may need to duplicate a rare feat achieved by James Polk, the 11th US president, if he wants to defeat President Barack Obama in Tuesday's race to the White House.

Indian American doctor to contest for US Congress seat

Indian American doctor to contest for US Congress seat

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Dr Syed Taj will be the Democratic candidate for the United States Congress from Michigan's District 11, which has a sizeable population of Asians, especially Indian Americans. George Joseph reports

Why women seek porn online

Why women seek porn online

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

A new study explored what women did to enjoy porn online.

Olympics: London set for 'Wieber Fever' in gymnastics

Olympics: London set for 'Wieber Fever' in gymnastics

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

'Wieber Fever' has been steadily building in her Michigan hometown and the craze could become a worldwide phenomenon if Jordyn Wieber can clinch the all-around women's gymnastics title at the Olympic Games.

In a first, Twitter fact-checks Trump's tweets

In a first, Twitter fact-checks Trump's tweets

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Twitter highlighted 2 of Trump's tweets that falsely claimed mail-in ballots would lead to widespread voter fraud.

COVID-19 came from China, US not going to take it lightly: Trump

COVID-19 came from China, US not going to take it lightly: Trump

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The US president in the last several weeks has been very critical of China's inability to control the spread of the novel coronavirus within its territory. By Thursday more than 94,000 Americans have died due to the coronavirus and over 1.6 million have tested positive.

8 Indians amongst world's top management gurus

8 Indians amongst world's top management gurus

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

These are people known little to the general public but revered throughout the business world.

Once a bustling city, Detroit is now a ghost town

Once a bustling city, Detroit is now a ghost town

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Detroit lost 25 per cent of its population in the first decade of the 21st century.

Hillary Clinton's top aide wants to attend an Indian wedding

Hillary Clinton's top aide wants to attend an Indian wedding

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

Born in Michigan, to an Indian father and a Pakistani mother, she revealed her love for Indian weddings in an interview with Elle mag.

Trump fires official who said election was most secure in US history

Trump fires official who said election was most secure in US history

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Trump, who has launched a slew of lawsuits in key states, but has not provided any evidence to back his claims of fraud, announced on Twitter on Tuesday that he has fired Christopher Krebs, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at the Department of Homeland Security.

Indian-American jailed for multi-million dollar fraud

Indian-American jailed for multi-million dollar fraud

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

An Indian-American physical therapist assistant has been sentenced to over four years in prison and ordered to pay USD 1.9 million in restitution for his role in a $14.9 million health insurance fraud scheme.