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Ashwin banking on tips from Yuvi, Sehwag on IPL captaincy

Ashwin banking on tips from Yuvi, Sehwag on IPL captaincy

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Ravichandran Ashwin says leadership tips from Virender Sehwag and Yuvraj Singh will help him immensely in his maiden captaincy stint in the upcoming Indian Premier League.

2 Indian-Americans arrested for H1B visa fraud

2 Indian-Americans arrested for H1B visa fraud

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The conspiracy with which Patel and Mohta are charged carries a maximum potential penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

10 Russian 'spies' held in US

10 Russian 'spies' held in US

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

The arrests were made on Sunday and Monday in Boston, New York, New Jersey and Virginia, the Department of Justice announced today alleging that the group dubbed the 'Illegals' was tasked by the Russian intelligence agency SVR to enter the US, assume false identities and carry out espionage activities.

60,000 NRIs back home! Indian firms lure talent away from US

60,000 NRIs back home! Indian firms lure talent away from US

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

This year, for the first time, NRIs returning from the US are expected to outnumber those coming to this country from India.

Unprecedented security in place for Trump's visit

Unprecedented security in place for Trump's visit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Security agencies are also working in close coordination with the US Secret Service, officials said. In Ahmedabad, over 10,000 policemen from different parts of Gujarat have been deployed at strategic locations as part of the elaborate security arrangements, officials said.

Indian American named head of Rutgers B-school

Indian American named head of Rutgers B-school

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Jaishankar Ganesh will serve as the fourth dean of the Rutgers-Camden business school from August 1, the State University of New Jersey said.

Fifty US cops to bicycle in India for Unity Tour

Fifty US cops to bicycle in India for Unity Tour

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

For the first time ever, police officers from United States, who have been a part of the annual Policy Unity Tour, will bicycle with their counterparts in India. The theme of the march: We ride for those who died.

Indian Americans divided over invitation to Modi

Indian Americans divided over invitation to Modi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

The Indian American community across the United States is sharply divided over an invitation sent to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to attend the second World Gujarati Conference to be held in New Jersey.While some organisations are mounting pressure on the US government to grant him a visa to attend the meet, the Coalition Against Genocide, an umbrella organisation of some 25 bodies, has written a letter to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, asking her to deny visa.

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Football Focus: MLS players raise fists, take a knee

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Toronto FC's Justin Morrow, executive director of the Black Players for Change organization, said MLS players wanted to add their voices to the movement.

Obama appoints ex-DD newsman to Commerce Dept

Obama appoints ex-DD newsman to Commerce Dept

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

The Obama Administration has appointed Secunderabad-born Suresh Kumar, currently president and managing partner of KaiZen Innovation, LLC, a management advisory firm that specializes in installing global marketing processes and programs, based in Princeton, New Jersey, as Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service.Kumar said that he was a sports commentator and anchor for Doordarshan.

Football friendlies: Hulk shines in lacklustre Brazil's win over Costa Rica

Football friendlies: Hulk shines in lacklustre Brazil's win over Costa Rica

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk scored after nine minutes when he muscled his way past a defender and fired home from 12 metres.

'India is full of beautiful, talented young women'

'India is full of beautiful, talented young women'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

"I didn't expect to win," she said, adding, "India is full of beautiful, talented young women and in New Jersey the best from each state was represented. I am Kashmiri and Punjabi and have been raised in Dallas my whole life."

'There is no such thing as apolitical'

'There is no such thing as apolitical'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Balmurli Natrajan, anthropology professor at the William Paterson University in New Jersey, is one of the most visible campus activists in the country. He is involved with the South Asia Solidarity Initiative, which impacts public discourse in the United States.

Rapinoe to Trump: 'Your message is excluding people'

Rapinoe to Trump: 'Your message is excluding people'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

President Donald Trump needs to do better in caring for every single American, the triumphant US women's soccer captain Megan Rapinoe said, as she hit back at him after he lectured her to win the World Cup title before she talked.

LeBron validates greatness by winning title for Cleveland

LeBron validates greatness by winning title for Cleveland

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

LeBron James may be the self-proclaimed "King" but after delivering an NBA title to long-suffering Cleveland on Sunday.

NY Kali mandir fetes former Indian army chief

NY Kali mandir fetes former Indian army chief

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

General Shankar Roy Choudhury, former chief of the Indian army, was feted by the New York Kali Mandir as it celebrated the fifth anniversary of its founding last month.

113,000 Americans are on the rolls of top 100 Indian firms in US

113,000 Americans are on the rolls of top 100 Indian firms in US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

These firms invested $17.9 bn and have also contributed $147 million towards corporate social responsibility and $588 million as R&D expenditure in the US.

Messi, Sanchez and Alves headline final Copa rosters

Messi, Sanchez and Alves headline final Copa rosters

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Five-time world player of the year Lionel Messi of Argentina, Chile's Alexis Sanchez and Brazilian Dani Alves were among the big names in the final rosters announced on Monday for next month's Copa America Centenario.

Why desis supported Trumpism

Why desis supported Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

In this moment there has to be honest acknowledgement of how so many in our community willingly voted for another four years of Trump, based on the morally flimsiest of reasons, points out Suleman Din.

US military blueprints leaked to India?

US military blueprints leaked to India?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

The owner of two New Jersey defence contracting businesses has been charged with allegedly transmitting military blueprints to India, including those for torpedo systems for nuclear submarines, without a license in violation of export laws, through a password-protected church website, United States Attorney Paul J Fishman announced.

McCain, Hillary win Florida primaries

McCain, Hillary win Florida primaries

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Senator John McCain has won the Florida Republican primary, relegating former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney to second place.The victory further established Arizona senator McCain as the front runner in the Republican presidential race. Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton won the Florida Democratic presidential primary. Clinton scored a comfortable victory over rival Senator Barack Obama by receiving 48 per cent of the vote with 19 per cent of the vote counted.

5 odds Froome fought-off to make history at Tour de France

5 odds Froome fought-off to make history at Tour de France

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

But Froome's Big Four rivals at the tour -- Alberto Contador, Vincenzo Nibali and Nairo Quintana - weren't the only hurdles in his path. There were outside influences that threatened to derail his campaign.

PIX: Touring with Katrina, KJo and Alia

PIX: Touring with Katrina, KJo and Alia

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

A look back at the Dream Team tour 2016!

FBI warns of possible terror attack on US Election Day eve

FBI warns of possible terror attack on US Election Day eve

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

Authorities in New York have been put on high alert after intelligence inputs about a possible terror attack by al-Qaeda militants in the city on the eve of the United States presidential elections next week, media reports said.

Nikkitasha, Komal US Boogie Woogie champs

Nikkitasha, Komal US Boogie Woogie champs

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

'It's wonderful to see that today's youth is still so connected to Bollywood and Indian pop music, even though they are spread throughout the world.'

'Death for you and your kind': 5 US mosques get threatening mails

'Death for you and your kind': 5 US mosques get threatening mails

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Five mosques in the United States have received intimidating messages, including a bomb threat and one saying "death is waiting for you and your kind", prompting calls for increasing security at Muslim facilities.

NJ governor lauds Chivukula for Pravasi Samman

NJ governor lauds Chivukula for Pravasi Samman

Rediff.com19 Jan 2010

Indian-American lawmaker of New Jersey general assembly Upendra J Chivukula has been felicitated by his peers and the state Governor for receving the prestigious 'Pravasi Bharatiya Samman'.

Spirit of India comes alive in Manhattan

Spirit of India comes alive in Manhattan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

Thousands of people from New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut jammed the sidewalks of Madison Avenue in Manhattan on Sunday

Indian-American woman killed in Mali attack

Indian-American woman killed in Mali attack

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Anita Datar is the sole US citizen to have been killed in the attack.

Trump's golf clubs up for auction

Trump's golf clubs up for auction

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

The clubs may fetch over $30,000 (Rs 19 lakh) when it goes under the hammer on July 12.

All you need to know about the World Test C'ship

All you need to know about the World Test C'ship

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The top two teams with most points as of April 30, 2021 will then contest in the WTC final in June 2021 in the UK.

Infosys faces a beating again

Infosys faces a beating again

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

At the very least, it will cost Infosys thousands of dollars to defend its position

Amul Thapar not on Trump's shortlist for US Supreme Court

Amul Thapar not on Trump's shortlist for US Supreme Court

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

This would be for the second time that Thapar, son of Indian-American immigrants, might not be able to make the final cut after being interviewed by the US president.

Indian footballer dies after goal celebration

Indian footballer dies after goal celebration

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

A 23-year-old Indian footballer has died from severe spinal cord damage after attempting to celebrate a goal with a somersault, an official said on Monday.

Indian-American wins NJ general assembly seat

Indian-American wins NJ general assembly seat

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Indian-American Upendra J Chivukula (Democrat) won the fourth successive two-year term to the New Jersey general assembly on Wednesday.

First Bengali film shot in US premieres

First Bengali film shot in US premieres

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

The film stars Rituparna Sengupta, who attended the film's premiere in the US recently.

Hyderabad the movie capital of India

Hyderabad the movie capital of India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Hyderabad has emerged as the movie capital of India, having bought the maximum number of movie VCDs and DVDs ranging from Telugu, Hindi love stories to international comedies. Besides, they bought the maximum number of football jerseys, ice-cream machines, designer pens and key chains than any other buyers in the country.

I am angry and humiliated, says Shah Rukh

I am angry and humiliated, says Shah Rukh

Rediff.com15 Aug 2009

Actor Shah Rukh Khan, who was detained at the Newark Liberty Airport on Friday night and interrogated for two hours, participated at an event advertised as 'Dinner with Shah Rukh Khan' at the Trump Taj Mahal Casino, two hours after the harrowing incident.Though he jokingly referred to the incident during his performance, SRK spoke out strongly against his treatment at the New Jersey airport after the event, saying "it was not a good feeling" .

US polls: 2 Goyals make history

US polls: 2 Goyals make history

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

Toronto Raptors NBA victory bash marred by shooting

Toronto Raptors NBA victory bash marred by shooting

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The shooting interrupted an otherwise peaceful, six-hour bash that only began to clear out in the late afternoon.