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Trump stays away from Harvey's victims

Trump stays away from Harvey's victims

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Bush and Obama were kind; Trump couldn't care less.

Will he be the next President of the United States?

Will he be the next President of the United States?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

It was a happy day for Democrats in New York City, where a member of their party -- Public Advocate Bill de Blasio -- was elected to the mayor's office after nearly two decades.

'Movie goers are tired of SRK, Salman Khan, Akshay'

'Movie goers are tired of SRK, Salman Khan, Akshay'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'South movies have the perfect script, the perfect action and the perfect romance.' 'That's why these films are running in theatres.'

Bottle cork hurled at Rahul, 'India fan' enters field

Bottle cork hurled at Rahul, 'India fan' enters field

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

A bottle cork was hurled at India's first-innings centurion K L Rahul from the spectators stand during the pre-lunch session while an English fan, dressed in India colours, entered the field before tea, in two separate incidents on the third day of the second Test, at Lord's, on Saturday.

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Niagara Falls, Empire State Building lit-up for India's I-Day

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

A special ceremony was organised at the world-famous skyscraper in New York's midtown Manhattan for lighting it up in saffron, white and green.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Ex-minister defends Rajiv govt's ban on Salman Rushdie's book

Ex-minister defends Rajiv govt's ban on Salman Rushdie's book

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Singh, 91, rejected as "rubbish" the charge by critics the Rajiv Gandhi government's decision to ban the book was driven by appeasement towards Muslims.

England looking to break their woeful competitive run

England looking to break their woeful competitive run

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

England fans, the majority of whom will be watching on sofas and in pubs back home, have rightly lauded Southgate but patience is beginning to run out.

Lupin pills hit legal wall in United States

Lupin pills hit legal wall in United States

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

Teva Women's Health filed a suit this week in the US District Court for New Jersey, claiming that Lupin had filed an abbreviated new drug application with the US Food and Drug Administration, which infringes the patents of Seasonale, its oral contraceptive that limits the number of menstrual periods women have in a year.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

PIX: Team India touches down in Sydney

PIX: Team India touches down in Sydney

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

A 25-strong Indian squad, led by captain Virat Kohli, landed in Sydney on Thursday for a gruelling two-month Australia tour which starts with a 14-day quarantine-cum-training period on the outskirts of the city.

Sports Shorts: Boxer Amir Khan robbed at gunpoint in London

Sports Shorts: Boxer Amir Khan robbed at gunpoint in London

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday.

'Man with a knife cannot silence man with a pen'

'Man with a knife cannot silence man with a pen'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

'Rushdie spent more than a decade of his life in hiding. And finally, he said, no more, I'm coming out. I'm coming out of the shadows. I will not be bowed by fear or a threat. And to those of us who go about our daily lives'

'Adani Group is a man-made disaster in the making'

'Adani Group is a man-made disaster in the making'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

In 1937, a hydrogen-powered German airship flying into New Jersey caught fire and crashed, killing 35 passengers on board. It was sort of a man-made disaster as some 100 people were loaded on to a balloon filled with the most flammable material in the universe. The airship was named Hindenburg. Eight decades later, in 2017, a graduate of international business management from the University of Connecticut founded a "forensic financial research" firm to specialise in spotting wrongdoings and frauds, or what it calls man-made disasters, at companies around the globe and take market bets against them.

Why is Arsenal fan Ranveer at Spurs?

Why is Arsenal fan Ranveer at Spurs?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh paid a visit to English Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur's stadium in London, where he attempted the The Dare Skywalk.

IPL 2022: Du Plessis replaces Kohli as RCB captain

IPL 2022: Du Plessis replaces Kohli as RCB captain

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Former South Africa skipper Faf du Plessis has been named the new captain of Royal Challengers Bangalore, replacing Indian batter Virat Kohli who stepped down after the 2021 season.

RoundGlass Punjab clinch historic I-League; Karnataka bag Santosh Trophy

RoundGlass Punjab clinch historic I-League; Karnataka bag Santosh Trophy

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

RoundGlass Punjab FC scripted history on Saturday as they clinched the I-League title with a game to spare.

Hope I was able to inspire next generation of girls: Jhulan

Hope I was able to inspire next generation of girls: Jhulan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

Legendary pacer Jhulan Goswami hopes she has been successful in inspiring the next generation of players in India and the world to take up cricket.

Soccer Extras: China state TV cancels Arsenal-City game after Ozil hits out

Soccer Extras: China state TV cancels Arsenal-City game after Ozil hits out

Rediff.com15 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

NYC has great plans for I-Day with khadi tricolour, giant flag over Hudson

NYC has great plans for I-Day with khadi tricolour, giant flag over Hudson

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

A fly-past by a 220-ft-long majestic Indian tricolour, made of khadi, over the iconic Hudson river and the display of a giant billboard at Times Square are among the highlights of the grand celebrations planned to mark 75 years of India's Independence in New York this week.

First Sikh-American Attorney racially targeted over his turban

First Sikh-American Attorney racially targeted over his turban

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

'I'm a Sikh American. I have 3 daughters. And yesterday, I told them to turn off the radio,' he tweeted.

Pt Jasraj's mortal remains to be flown to Mumbai today

Pt Jasraj's mortal remains to be flown to Mumbai today

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Disciples and followers of music legend Pandit Jasraj in the United States paid their tributes to the Indian classical vocalist and described his passing away as an irreparable loss to India and its cultural heritage while fondly recalling his humble and gentle nature.

The many moods of Rohit Sharma

The many moods of Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Rohit is working on losing his weight and get leaner. These pictures are proof of that intent.

NYC's Times Square sees unfurling of biggest Indian tricolour

NYC's Times Square sees unfurling of biggest Indian tricolour

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

The iconic Times Square in New York City, reverberating with the chants of 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai', was on Sunday drenched in hues of saffron, white and green as the biggest Indian tricolour was unfurled at the popular destination to mark the 75th anniversary of India's Independence Day.

Kuttey Review: Who Let The Dogs Out?

Kuttey Review: Who Let The Dogs Out?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Kuttey's muddled momentum cannot cover up the trail of loopholes it leaves behind, observes Sukanya Verma.

How FIFA ban will hit Indian football

How FIFA ban will hit Indian football

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

While there is no imminent threat to the AFC Asian Cup participation by the senior men's team in late 2023 or early 2024, some of the games slated for clubs and age-group national teams in the next few months could well be a tricky terrain.

Salman Rushdie off ventilator, able to talk

Salman Rushdie off ventilator, able to talk

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

Salman Rushdie has been taken off a ventilator and was able to talk, a day after the Mumbai-born author was stabbed, in what US authorities said was a 'targeted, unprovoked, preplanned' attack.

Did playing in BBL give England players an advantage?

Did playing in BBL give England players an advantage?

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

An extensive experience of playing the Big Bash League in Australia contributed to Jos Buttler and Alex Hales' absolute dominance over India in the T20 World Cup semi-final, said head coach Rahul Dravid.

Will Hardik get BCCI's clearance to bowl in IPL?

Will Hardik get BCCI's clearance to bowl in IPL?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Hardik Pandya has reported at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru where he will undergo fitness tests for the next couple of days before he gets an all-clear to lead Gujarat Titans in the upcoming Indian Premier League.

Pele brings sporting stars together for charity auction

Pele brings sporting stars together for charity auction

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The Brazilian, the only player to claim three World Cup winner's medals and a man often called the greatest footballer of all time, said all monies raised will help Brazil's fight against and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

OTT This Week: Killers. JLo. Spooks...

OTT This Week: Killers. JLo. Spooks...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Detectives, superheroes, biopics, documentaries, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers some suggestions.

Sikh man gets $50,000 damages in religious discrimination case

Sikh man gets $50,000 damages in religious discrimination case

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Gurpreet S Kherha, who was denied a job at Tri-County Lexus -- a car dealership in Little Falls, New Jersey -- due to its 'no-beard' policy will get $50,000 in an out-of court settlement with the firm.

Over 3,000 people perform Yoga at iconic Times Square

Over 3,000 people perform Yoga at iconic Times Square

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Consulate General of India, New York in partnership with Times Square Alliance hosted the 7th International Day of Yoga celebrations.

4 Indian-Americans arrested in US for H1B visa fraud

4 Indian-Americans arrested in US for H1B visa fraud

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

All were released on $250,000 bond, the Department of Justice said.

12-year-old Abhimanyu becomes youngest GM ever!

12-year-old Abhimanyu becomes youngest GM ever!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Mishra spent several months in Budapest, Hungary playing back-to-back tournaments, chasing the title and the record. He scored both his first and second GM norms there, at the April Vezerkepzo tournament and the May 2021 First Saturday tournament, both round-robins of 10 players specially set up for scoring norms.

'China sought to redraw Asia's map without regard for neighbours'

'China sought to redraw Asia's map without regard for neighbours'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The international community must be clear that such a behaviour is unacceptable, a top US senator said.

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan merges with ATK FC

Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan merges with ATK FC

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

The merged club will come into existence in June and compete in the ISL 2020-21. The two sides will, however, play separately in the current I-League and ISL seasons.

Watford, Odisha FC sign international club partnership

Watford, Odisha FC sign international club partnership

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Watford FC on Wednesday announced that it has signed a three-year International Club Partnership with Indian Super League outfit Odisha FC. This collaboration will be mutually beneficial for the regions where each club operates and will cover both footballing and non-footballing aspects.

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The attack on Rushdie sent shock waves around the world, with world leaders and literary stalwarts saying they were appalled at the attack on the author who championed free speech and lived under the threat of assassination for nearly half his life.