News for 'New American Media'

72% Indian Americans plan to vote for Biden: Survey

72% Indian Americans plan to vote for Biden: Survey

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

"Contradicting the emerging narrative, Indian-Americans remain committed to the Democratic Party. Nearly three-quarters of registered Indian-American voters intend to support Joe Biden this Fall, compared to just 22 per cent for Donald Trump," it said.

'Pakistan Army Wants To Fix Imran Khan'

'Pakistan Army Wants To Fix Imran Khan'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Five months after the elections in February 2024, the Pakistan army has not been able to break Imran Khan's resolve and break his political party.'

Indian democracy's collapse will impact world, Rahul Gandhi tells US media

Indian democracy's collapse will impact world, Rahul Gandhi tells US media

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Asserting that Indian democracy is a "global public good", Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that its "collapse" will have an impact on the world and is not in America's national interest.

'Samosa Caucus': New Congress may have more Indian-Americans

'Samosa Caucus': New Congress may have more Indian-Americans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The "Samosa caucus" comprises of five Indian-American lawmakers, including four members of the House of Representatives and Senator and Democratic vice presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

US media hails Modi's 'diplomatic dance' with Pakistan

US media hails Modi's 'diplomatic dance' with Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

The mainstream American media has hailed the brief Lahore stopover of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to meet his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif, reporting it as a significant development in the relationship between the two South Asian neighbours.

Olympics PIX: St Lucia's Alfred storms to women's 100m gold

Olympics PIX: St Lucia's Alfred storms to women's 100m gold

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Julien Alfred won the women's 100 metres final to claim Saint Lucia's first-ever Olympic medal.

No coffee, no exercise can kill you 60% faster: Study

No coffee, no exercise can kill you 60% faster: Study

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Non-coffee drinkers who sat for six or more hours a day were at almost 60 per cent higher risk of dying compared to coffee drinkers sitting for less than six hours, according to a research published in the journal BioMed Central (BMC) Public Health.

Trump defends Charlottesville response, targets 'dishonest' media

Trump defends Charlottesville response, targets 'dishonest' media

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Trump said he strongly condemn neo-Nazis, white supremacists and the Ku Klux Klan members."

Musk plans to charge new X users to like, post; says this is to curb bots

Musk plans to charge new X users to like, post; says this is to curb bots

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

After an upgrade on Monday, the website said new accounts are required to pay a small annual fee before they are able to post, like, bookmark, and reply.

World No 1 Sinner fires trainer, physio amid doping row

World No 1 Sinner fires trainer, physio amid doping row

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

'Now, because of these mistakes, I'm not feeling that confident to continue with them. I was struggling a lot in the last months. I was waiting for the result. The only thing I need right now is some clean air.'

'Will never surrender': Trump after assassination bid

'Will never surrender': Trump after assassination bid

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Hours after another failed attempt on his life, former United States president Donald Trump on Monday said he will never surrender and never stop fighting for Americans.

Swiss Open: Treesa-Gayatri eases into second round

Swiss Open: Treesa-Gayatri eases into second round

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Indian shuttlers Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand advanced to the women's doubles second round of the Swiss Open Super 300 with a straight game win over USA's Annie Xu and Kerry Xu in Basel.

Numbers with Kamala Harris to become Democratic prez nominee

Numbers with Kamala Harris to become Democratic prez nominee

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Harris, who is of Indian and African heritage, has received the backing from more than the 1,976 pledged delegates needed to win the Democratic Party's nomination on the first ballot, CNN reported on the first full day of her campaign.

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

'Critics Wait 20 Years To Like My Films'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

'Whenever people say to me that all my work looks unique, I say to them originality is the art of concealing your source.' 'You can't see the sources that I take from because usually, they are Indian.' 'But then Indians don't find my work Indian.'

Indian-American gets 'media' backing for top post

Indian-American gets 'media' backing for top post

Rediff.com11 Jan 2010

In an editorial on 'Election 2010 endorsements', the Chicago Tribune said Krishnamoorthi provides Democrats the ability to "opt for a fresh perspective" in the February 2 primary election.

Indian student facing US admission fraud charge to return under plea deal

Indian student facing US admission fraud charge to return under plea deal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Aryan Anand had submitted fake and falsified documents to secure admission into Lehigh University, a private research university in Pennsylvania for the 2023-2024 academic year.

Tsitsipas to donate $1000 for every ace at Mexican Open

Tsitsipas to donate $1000 for every ace at Mexican Open

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

Stefanos Tsitsipas has pledged to donate $1000 for every ace he hits during the Mexican Open tennis tournament to help with the reconstruction of Acapulco following the devastation caused by Hurricane Otis last October.

Copa America: Is security in the US broken?

Copa America: Is security in the US broken?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Fans raise questions over USA's ability to control crowds after the chaos at Copa America final and hoped that the organisers of the 2026 World Cup, being co-hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada, would take steps to prevent a repeat of the same.

How did US security agencies miss Trump shooter on roof?

How did US security agencies miss Trump shooter on roof?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Two witnesses at Donald Trump's election rally in Pennsylvania, where he was attacked, claimed to have seen the shooter, with one recalling how the gunman moved from roof to roof, apparently scouting for a perfect perch to shoot at the former US president.

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fundamental construct of India's neighbourhood policy still needs to be what Vajpayee postulated, Manmohan Singh embraced, and Modi energised. It's just that we need to junk domestic politics and excessive religiosity, while acquiring much humility and a renewed respectfulness towards our neighbours, recommends Shekhar Gupta.

Top-seeded Bopanna-Ebden stunned at Madrid Masters

Top-seeded Bopanna-Ebden stunned at Madrid Masters

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The duo made the men's doubles semi-finals at Wimbledon and the final of the US Open in the same season.

Indian-American doctors distribute free meals amid COVID-19

Indian-American doctors distribute free meals amid COVID-19

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

The Greater Washington Association of Physicians of Indian-Origin and the leading Maryland gurdwara -- Guru Nanak Foundation of America -- held their first food drive over the weekend serving more than 350 families affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ranneeti: Balakot And Beyond Review: India Shines Again

Ranneeti: Balakot And Beyond Review: India Shines Again

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

Ranneeti: Balakot And Beyond veers between intriguing and boring, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Won't rest until Americans have honest vote count they deserve: Trump

Won't rest until Americans have honest vote count they deserve: Trump

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Trump has repeatedly attempted to question the validity of vote counts in key swing states and made unfounded claims that the election is being "stolen" from him.

Major US media outlet outsourcing IT jobs to India: Report

Major US media outlet outsourcing IT jobs to India: Report

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Chicago-based Tribune Publishing Company is moving work to TCS

Will Usha Vance Be First Hindu Second Lady?

Will Usha Vance Be First Hindu Second Lady?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Asked about the challenges of an interfaith marriage, she said, 'There are a lot of things that we just agree on, I think, especially when it comes to family life, how to raise our kids. And so I think the answer really is, we just talk a lot.'

NewsClick raids: US says it can't verify reports of 'China connection'

NewsClick raids: US says it can't verify reports of 'China connection'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

"We have seen reports about this outlet's ties to the People's Republic of China, but we can't comment yet on the veracity of those claims," State Department Spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters at a news conference in Washington, DC on Tuesday.

'Shah Rukh's Words Found Me When I Needed Them Most'

'Shah Rukh's Words Found Me When I Needed Them Most'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

'SRK couldn't have been nicer, empathetic, more sharing and interactive. It really was a wonderful moment.'

That's why we have CAA: Jaishankar on Biden's 'xenophobia' remark

That's why we have CAA: Jaishankar on Biden's 'xenophobia' remark

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Rejecting the criticism of the CAA, Jaishankar said, "There are people who publicly said on record that because of CAA, a million Muslims will lose their citizenship in this country."

Paris Olympics: Djokovic-Nadal could meet in 2nd round

Paris Olympics: Djokovic-Nadal could meet in 2nd round

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek of Poland faces Irina-Camella Begu of Romania in the opening round of the women's draw with second-seeded American Coco Gauff taking on Australian Ajla Tomljanovic.

Indian-American comedians extend support to Munawar Faruqui

Indian-American comedians extend support to Munawar Faruqui

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

In their comments, the Indian-American stand-up comedians said the arrest of Faruqui was incredibly unjust and against the freedom of expression.

Osama bin Laden's 'Letter to America' goes viral amid Israel-Hamas war

Osama bin Laden's 'Letter to America' goes viral amid Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Laden tried to defend the roughly 3,000-person terror assaults against the United States in a long letter dated 2002.

No proof of Indian involvement in Pannun plot: Russia

No proof of Indian involvement in Pannun plot: Russia

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Rubbishing the allegations by the United States on India for a foiled assassination plot against pro-Khalistan radical Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Washington, DC has not yet provided any reliable evidence of the involvement of Indian citizens in the case.

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Why West Opposes Strong Leader Like Modi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

'The West has always opposed a strong nationalist leader in India and Narendra Modi is no exception.' 'The West prefers weak leaders who are amenable to Western pressure and Mr Modi's independent stance is not to the liking of the West,' asserts Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Indian-American behind Biden's inaugural address

Indian-American behind Biden's inaugural address

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Reddy -- an Indian-American from Telangana who wrote the speech that outlined Biden's goals for his administration, focusing on healing from the current state of division in national politics -- has been praised for his "calming" and "inspiring" words.

The Coming Changes In Warfare

The Coming Changes In Warfare

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

The nature of war and its purpose remains unchanged. The change is in the character of war in terms of a man-machine mix, domination of sensors and certain automation of the tactics and methods of war, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

No silver for Vinesh as CAS rejects appeal

No silver for Vinesh as CAS rejects appeal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The rejection of Vinesh's appeal means India's tally from the Paris Olympics will be of six medals which includes one silver and five bronze.

US media CEOs pitch for faster 4G roll-out, digitisation

US media CEOs pitch for faster 4G roll-out, digitisation

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

The focus was on the role that the media and entertainment industry can play in development and generation of employment opportunities in India

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris' White House bid

Obamas endorse Kamala Harris' White House bid

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Kamala Harris will be a 'fantastic President of the United States', former president Barack Obama said on Friday, as he and his wife Michelle endorsed her and vowed to do 'everything we can' to enable her to win the high-stakes elections against Donald Trump in November.