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American Express not to sponsor hoteliers' meet

American Express not to sponsor hoteliers' meet

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

American Express Corporation withdrew its sponsorship for the Asian American Hotel Owners Association convention due to begin Thursday.

'Osama can be caught if collectively tried'

'Osama can be caught if collectively tried'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

When asked if he is in Pakistan, the Afghan leader replied: "Probably he is there. That's what the reports say now that come across."

How to laugh your way to success

How to laugh your way to success

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

Bobby Jindal may skip Republican national debate

Bobby Jindal may skip Republican national debate

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Indian-origin US presidential aspirant Bobby Jindal is considering skipping the next Republican national debate after he failed to garner a minimum 2.5 per cent support in a recent poll, according to a report.

The Apprentice now bids for Congress

The Apprentice now bids for Congress

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Deepak Chopra to be Jackson witness

Deepak Chopra to be Jackson witness

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

No one forced me to join war on terror: Musharraf

No one forced me to join war on terror: Musharraf

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Pakistan Pervez Musharraf has said he joined the war on terrorism only because it was in the interest of his country and not because someone put a "gun" to his head and forced him into it.

Trump threatens to pull US out of WTO

Trump threatens to pull US out of WTO

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Companies moving their manufacturing base out of the US during his administration would have to face consequences, he said.

Model breastfeeds daughter on the ramp. Pic goes viral!

Model breastfeeds daughter on the ramp. Pic goes viral!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

n American model shattered stereotypes by breastfeeding her five-month old daughter on a Miami catwalk.

I faced a dilemma pardoning Khan: Musharraf

I faced a dilemma pardoning Khan: Musharraf

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

The Pakistani president in an interview with NBC disagreed that the pardon was a complete 'whitewash'.

IAF gets nod to purchase C17 transport aircraft

IAF gets nod to purchase C17 transport aircraft

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Another proposal of the army and the IAF for the procurement of 55 low level light weight radars was also cleared by the DAC for Rs 419 crore.

Was going to fire Comey regardless of recommendation: Trump

Was going to fire Comey regardless of recommendation: Trump

Rediff.com12 May 2017

The White House previously said Trump only decided to oust Comey after meeting with Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Monday and Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who discussed reasons for removing the director.

Podcasts finally come of age

Podcasts finally come of age

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

I am HIV positive: Charlie Sheen

I am HIV positive: Charlie Sheen

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The 50-year-old, who has had a troubled history with drugs, alcohol and prostitutes, said he paid out "enough to bring into the millions" to keep the illness a secret.

Game of Thrones leads Emmy 2015 nominations

Game of Thrones leads Emmy 2015 nominations

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

The show has been nominated in a massive 24 categories.

Sikh student stabbed to death in Washington

Sikh student stabbed to death in Washington

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

The stabber was upset over not getting admission into a university.

Ohio University attacker lived in Pak for seven years

Ohio University attacker lived in Pak for seven years

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

The 18-year-old attacker, identified as Abdul Razak Ali Artan injured 11 people before police fatally shot him.

UCLA shooter acted on his own, say cops

UCLA shooter acted on his own, say cops

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

"We have not been able to determine any trigger event that would lead to this or the murder of his wife," Captain William Hayes of the Los Angels Police Department said.

Blast at Baghdad hotel kills one, wounds two

Blast at Baghdad hotel kills one, wounds two

Rediff.com25 Sep 2003

The Aike Hotel was housing the staff of the US television network NBC.

NBA player Bryce Dejean-Jones killed in Dallas shooting

NBA player Bryce Dejean-Jones killed in Dallas shooting

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Rookie New Orleans Pelicans basketball player Bryce Dejean-Jones died after being shot early on Saturday when he broke into a Dallas apartment, authorities said.

Kashyap has US anchors spellbound

Kashyap has US anchors spellbound

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

Indians brought to spelling mastery some particular advantages, according to Madhulika S Khandelwal, an Indian immigrant who directs the Asian American Center at Queens College.

Sly's Contender strikes big

Sly's Contender strikes big

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

Sikh-American teen forced to remove turban at airport in US

Sikh-American teen forced to remove turban at airport in US

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

A Sikh-American teenager was forced to remove his turban by airport personnel in the US state of California,

Is JLo pregnant?

Is JLo pregnant?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

No passion for Christ on TV

No passion for Christ on TV

Rediff.com22 Apr 2004

I share values with Bush: Rice

I share values with Bush: Rice

Rediff.com18 Nov 2004

'Both of us believe America has to stand up for the democratic process and for the oppressed people,' Rice said.

A win-win for Modi and Trump?

A win-win for Modi and Trump?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'For Trump, this maddening extravaganza will play out well in his election campaign, showing himself off as a hugely popular world leader,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

White House bars CNN, NYT, LA Times, BuzzFeed from press briefing

White House bars CNN, NYT, LA Times, BuzzFeed from press briefing

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Several top American media outlets, including The New York Times, CNN and The Los Angeles Times, which were among those press outlets critical of the Trump Administration, were not invited to Spicer's press gaggle.

The (V) Unbeatable team that might win America's Got Talent!

The (V) Unbeatable team that might win America's Got Talent!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Mumbai dancers fuse lyrical hip hop and b-boying with elements of American cheerleading and trapeze-esque bits from the circus.

Naked Trump statue to be auctioned to fund immigrantion forum

Naked Trump statue to be auctioned to fund immigrantion forum

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

The estimated value of the sculpture is somewhere between $10,000-20,000.

Bill Cosby's statue removed from Disney theme park

Bill Cosby's statue removed from Disney theme park

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

A lowdown on all the happenings in Hollywood.

Frasier may not end after all

Frasier may not end after all

Rediff.com5 May 2004

Diana wanted to elope with bodyguard

Diana wanted to elope with bodyguard

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

New tapes aired by NBC reveal the princess' infatuation with a bodyguard.

US swimmer Lochte says gun held to forehead in taxi hold-up

US swimmer Lochte says gun held to forehead in taxi hold-up

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

US gold medal swimmer Ryan Lochte was robbed in a taxi hold-up in Rio de Janeiro after leaving a party where he had been celebrating the end of the Olympic swimming programme.

Vinod Khosla loses court battle to shut down beach in US

Vinod Khosla loses court battle to shut down beach in US

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Indian-American billionaire Vinod Khosla has lost a court battle against shutting down public access to a beach popular among swimmers in northern California.

Trump gains lead in early voting States, polls show

Trump gains lead in early voting States, polls show

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump has gained substantial lead in early voting States of Iowa and South Carolina, while his Democratic counterpart Hillary Clinton has a narrow lead over her nearest rival Bernie Sanders, latest opinion polls show.

James Bond villain Richard Kiel dies at 74

James Bond villain Richard Kiel dies at 74

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Kiel broke his leg last week and died in St Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, California, last afternoon, confirmed his agent Steven Stevens Sr.