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WATCH: Olympic champ wants to bowl to Kohli

WATCH: Olympic champ wants to bowl to Kohli

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

'I have two more years in track and field and after that I will pursue my career in franchise cricket.'

Britain's Prince George's 6th birthday marked with new photos

Britain's Prince George's 6th birthday marked with new photos

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Kensington Palace published three pictures taken recently by his mother, the Duchess of Cambridge.

Ex-Indian Air force man Saurabh ready for 'India Test'

Ex-Indian Air force man Saurabh ready for 'India Test'

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Uttar Pradesh left-arm spinner Saurabh Kumar is the only new face in the 18-member Indian squad for the three-Test series against Sri Lanka.

F1 chief Ecclestone wins a round of legal battle over alleged bribe

F1 chief Ecclestone wins a round of legal battle over alleged bribe

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

A New York appeals court has upheld the dismissal of a $650 million lawsuit against Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone, saying he cannot be sued in the state's courts over the sale of a major stake in the motor racing business.

Khalistan supporters vandalise Mahatma's statue in US

Khalistan supporters vandalise Mahatma's statue in US

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The Indian embassy condemned the "mischievous act" by hooligans masquerading as protesters.

Hurricane Sandy threatens $20bn in economic damage

Hurricane Sandy threatens $20bn in economic damage

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Sandy is expected to leave a trail of destruction along its path both in terms of human and economic cost.

'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.

Donald Trump to get a dose of desi culture on Oct 15

Donald Trump to get a dose of desi culture on Oct 15

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

From Bollywood-themed performances to a heritage tour... Donald Trump will soak up all things Indian.

US: Indian couple allowed to meet son once a week

US: Indian couple allowed to meet son once a week

Rediff.com18 Sep 2012

An Indian couple, who have been caught in a legal battle in the United States over the custody of their one-year-old son, have been granted permission by a New Jersey court to meet the child once a week, with the next hearing in the case scheduled for November 1. Debashish Saha, 28, and Pamela Saha, 25, were denied custody of their son Indrashish after he sustained serious head injuries at his home in August.

Sikh bar owner who helped nab NYC bombing suspect is a US hero

Sikh bar owner who helped nab NYC bombing suspect is a US hero

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

A Sikh bar owner in the United States is being hailed as a hero for helping capture the 28-year old Afghan-American wanted for the weekend bombings in New York and New Jersey.

Coronavirus death toll crosses 100 in US

Coronavirus death toll crosses 100 in US

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The first fatality from COVID-19 was reported from the Washington state on February 26.

Rahami arrest: New Yorkers got 'WANTED' alert on cellphones

Rahami arrest: New Yorkers got 'WANTED' alert on cellphones

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

In a first, authorities in the United States used a cellphone alert to ask millions of New Yorkers to help nab a 28-year-old naturalised American citizen of Afghan descent wanted for the weekend bombings in Manhattan and New Jersey.

Players barred from using India logo in domestic cricket

Players barred from using India logo in domestic cricket

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has instructed match referees to ensure that none of the India players -- current or discarded -- sport the India logo either on their helmet or on their gear in domestic matches.

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Thousands protest across US major cities defying curfew

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

African-American George Floyd's death on May 25 has sparked civil unrest that has since spread nationwide.

Webcam case: Friends vouch for Ravi, say he had no anti-gay views

Webcam case: Friends vouch for Ravi, say he had no anti-gay views

Rediff.com10 Mar 2012

Friday happened to be the first day for the defence in the sensational trial in which Ravi, 20, the former Rutgers University student is charged with invasion of privacy, bias against gays (hate crime) and 13 other counts.

'Weather Bomb' Stella levels northeastern US

'Weather Bomb' Stella levels northeastern US

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Heavy snowfall has shut major cities like New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania, leaving thousands of travelers stranded in airports across the nation and prompting warnings from officials urging residents to stay off the roads.

First look: Miss India USA 2011!

First look: Miss India USA 2011!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

The annual pageant, held on November 20 in New Jersey, saw 23-year-old New Yorker Chandan Preeni Kaur take home the crown.

CCTV cover along routes Trump will take increased

CCTV cover along routes Trump will take increased

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Five years ago, when Trump's predecessor Barack Obama visited the national capital, the Delhi Police rented 605 CCTV cameras and spent more than Rs 1 crore for hiring, installing and later removing them.

Odisha toasts India's Tokyo Olympics hockey teams

Odisha toasts India's Tokyo Olympics hockey teams

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

At a felicitation function, in Bhubaneswar, to honour the men's and women's Olympics hockey teams, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, an ardent supporter of the game in the country, announced that the state will continue to sponsor the national hockey teams for another 10 years.

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team for chief of staff, NSA, domestic policy advisor

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team for chief of staff, NSA, domestic policy advisor

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

United States Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has named her Chief of Staff, Domestic Policy Advisor and National Security Advisor -- an all-women team -- which she said has the experience to hit the ground from day one.

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'I have taken a loan of Rs 35 lakhs.' 'Even if my university allows me to stay, I feel cheated.' 'Thousands of Indian students in the US will be forced to return to India if their college/university courses go fully online.

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.

Kamal, Shruti, Viv add star power to New York's India Day parade

Kamal, Shruti, Viv add star power to New York's India Day parade

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

As with the last 37 years, this year too the India Day Parade in New York saw thousands of Indian Americans throng Manhattan's Madison Avenue to celebrate India's Independence Day. For the thousands of Indians who turned up, it was a once in a year chance to showcase their country's rich cultural diversity.

US women's soccer team's equal pay case dismissed

US women's soccer team's equal pay case dismissed

Rediff.com2 May 2020

The US women's soccer team's claims for equal pay were dismissed by a court on Friday, handing a victory to the United States Soccer Federation. Judge R Gary Klausner of the United States District Court for the Central District of California threw out players' claims that they were under paid in comparison with the men's national team but allowed complaints of unfair medical, travel and training to proceed to trial.

PHOTOS: New York celebrates all things Indian!

PHOTOS: New York celebrates all things Indian!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

An estimated 150,000 people attend the largest celebration of India in the United States. George Joseph reports from the India Day parade in New York, organised by the Indian Associations in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.

'Biden knows Kamala is ready to be President'

'Biden knows Kamala is ready to be President'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

'She'll probably be leading some significant portfolio from the White House, the way that Vice President Biden did in the Obama White House.'

Prasad Srinivasan elected to Connecticut assembly

Prasad Srinivasan elected to Connecticut assembly

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

A graduate of Baroda Medical College, Srinivasan, a Republican, won from the 31st District in Glastonbury trouncing the two-time Democratic incumbent. He campaigned on issues like fiscal responsibility, opportunities for businesses to grow, and better health care.

Kara McCoullough, a scientist is Miss USA 2017

Kara McCoullough, a scientist is Miss USA 2017

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The 25-year-old from the District of Columbia is 'the most intelligent contestant in recent memory'!

Wambach is all-time leading scorer in women's football

Wambach is all-time leading scorer in women's football

Rediff.com21 Jun 2013

United States striker Abby Wambach became the all-time top scorer in women's international soccer when she scored four first-half goals in a friendly against South Korea on Thursday to take her tally to 160.

Aakash Dalal found guilty, faces life term for US synagogue bombings

Aakash Dalal found guilty, faces life term for US synagogue bombings

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Indian American Aakash Dalal faces 30 years in jail after being found guilty by a New Jersey jury on charges of vandalising and firebombing North Jersey synagogues five years ago.

Clijsters still motivated for comeback despite COVID-19 hiatus

Clijsters still motivated for comeback despite COVID-19 hiatus

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'There are some challenges and combining parenting at home and teaching the kids at home and still going to practice and things like that, so it was challenging but at the same time you get through that together.'

'It's the worst defeat in my life...'

'It's the worst defeat in my life...'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

We don't deserve to wear Mumbai FC Jersey, says coach Nicolas Anelka.

US voter registration forms in Gujarati

US voter registration forms in Gujarati

Rediff.com18 Jan 2008

New Jersey has a sizeable Gujarati population and this is first time that voter registration materials anywhere in the country will be available in a South Asian language.

New York epicenter of Coronavirus crisis in US; cases cross 5,000

New York epicenter of Coronavirus crisis in US; cases cross 5,000

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has said that the metropolitan city is the 'epicenter' of the coronavirus crisis in the United States, as government officials announced some of the most stringent measures to slow the spread of the pandemic that has claimed over 200 lives in the country.

Bundesliga takes no action against players supporting Floyd protests

Bundesliga takes no action against players supporting Floyd protests

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Bundesliga players are free to show their support for protests over the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man killed in police custody in the United States, the German Football Association (DFB) said on Wednesday.

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Harris' husband Douglas to be America's first 'Second Gentleman'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

America has never in its history before had a female President and Vice President so it remains to be seen what formal title -- 'Second Gentleman, Second Husband' -- will be given to the first male spouse of an elected leader.

Why the hurry in Andhra Pradesh?

Why the hurry in Andhra Pradesh?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

'The flowers on YSR's grave have not yet faded. Are his supporters so unwilling to wait that they will pluck those same blooms to weave them in a garland for his son?'

NJ: Indian American gets top post

NJ: Indian American gets top post

Rediff.com4 Feb 2006

A prominent Indian-American Kris Kolluri has been appointed as the commissioner of transportation in the US state of New Jersey.

Aus kid takes out neighbours' trash to watch Ashes

Aus kid takes out neighbours' trash to watch Ashes

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Max Waight's father Damien Waight told him that if he could earn 1,500 Australian dollars (AUD), he would take him to the UK.