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Kris Kolluri is first Indian-American governor

Kris Kolluri is first Indian-American governor

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

Kolluri, 38, who is transportation commissioner and a minister in Governor Jon Corizine's Cabinet, was the last in the line of succession.

Baba Ramdev to hold yoga camps during US visit

Baba Ramdev to hold yoga camps during US visit

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Ramdev, who is carrying out research in the curative benefits of yogic exercises and Ayurvedic drugs, will give demonstrations of the techniques and speak about Indian heritage at the camps.

Achachamundu wins an award

Achachamundu wins an award

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Arun Vaidyanathan's Tamil film Achachamundu, Achachamundu shot entirely in the United States of America has won the 'Home grown - Best feature' award at recently concluded 7th Annual Garden state film festival.

Ex-US defence contractor jailed for sending tech drawings to India

Ex-US defence contractor jailed for sending tech drawings to India

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Robert, a resident of New Jersey, was charged with illegally exporting to India the military blueprints and technical drawings of parts used in some of the high-tech and sensitive hardware like F-15.

Antony thanks Indian Americans for help in N-deal

Antony thanks Indian Americans for help in N-deal

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Defence Minister A K Antony, on his maiden visit to the United States, lauded the Indian American community for their sustained activism and lobbying on behalf of the India-US civilian nuclear deal, which he said was catalytic in helping to fructify it.Antony was speaking at a reception, organised by the Indian American community of the Washington, DC metropolitan area, at the Indian embassy."You played a major role in shaping public opinion in India and the US," Antony said.

Indian held in US for sexually assaulting fellow passenger on plane

Indian held in US for sexually assaulting fellow passenger on plane

Rediff.com4 Mar 2014

A 61-year-old Indian national has been arrested in the United States on charges of sexually assaulting a fellow woman passenger aboard a domestic flight.

World champion Sagan kicked out of Tour de France

World champion Sagan kicked out of Tour de France

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Slovakian Peter Sagan elbowed Mark Cavendish off balance as the Briton was trying to force his way between him and the safety barrier, and Cavendish was sent crashing heavily.

Congress calls Modi a 'serial abuser'; PM is a victim, says BJP

Congress calls Modi a 'serial abuser'; PM is a victim, says BJP

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

With political discourse often getting reduced to vituperative outburst, senior Congress leader Abhishek Singhvi targeted Modi and the BJP over it, and sought apology.

61-year-old Indian gunned down by teenager in US

61-year-old Indian gunned down by teenager in US

Rediff.com18 Nov 2018

The accused was charged with murder, felony murder, robbery, carjacking, unlawful possession of a handgun and possession of a handgun for unlawful purpose.

Kerala man cycles 4000km to Russia to watch World Cup

Kerala man cycles 4000km to Russia to watch World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

He flew to Dubai from Kerala on Febraury 23, bought a cycle, took a ship to the port city of Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan province on the southern coast of Iran, before embarking on his cycling odyssey to Russia.

US, Mexico, Canada to jointly host 2026 World Cup

US, Mexico, Canada to jointly host 2026 World Cup

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The North American bid beat the rival Morocco proposal, winning 134 votes to 65 for Morocco.

Yuvraj still harbours World Cup selection hopes

Yuvraj still harbours World Cup selection hopes

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

The 37-year-old, who was picked by Mumbai Indians for his base price of Rs 1 crore at the Indian Premier League auctions, has set his sights on the T20 extravaganza to make a bid for a comeback.

Why did Preet Bharara meet Donald Trump?

Why did Preet Bharara meet Donald Trump?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

Bharara's presence at Trump Tower provoked much curiosity.

Imran Tahir subjected to 'racial abuse' by Indian fan

Imran Tahir subjected to 'racial abuse' by Indian fan

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

Imran Tahir has alleged that he was racially abused by an Indian fan during the fourth ODI

Trump to appoint 'Mad Dog' as new defence secretary

Trump to appoint 'Mad Dog' as new defence secretary

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Mattis attracted controversy in 2005 when he said 'it's fun to shoot some people'.

Yadav Mahasabha launched in the US

Yadav Mahasabha launched in the US

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

More than 200 people from the Yadav community in the United States met in North Brunswick, New Jersey, to launch the Yadav Mahasabha USA. The Yadavs, believed to be the descendants of Lord Krishna, are India's second largest group, representing around 20 percent of the overall population.

US church shootout: Husband was possessive'

US church shootout: Husband was possessive'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

Reports indicate that marital discord as the primary motive behind the murder. Though the relatives back home had an inkling of their marital disputes, they never thought that Pallipurath would take such an extreme step.

Dennis Rodman vows never to go back to North Korea

Dennis Rodman vows never to go back to North Korea

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Dennis Keith Rodman, who faced widespread criticism after his controversial trip to North Korea recently, has reportedly said that he would not return to the oppressive state if the American people did not want him to go.

Neville withdraws from England squad

Neville withdraws from England squad

Rediff.com22 May 2005

The Manchester United defender will not travel to the United States for the two-match tour.

Can Kejriwal beat Modi in Delhi?

Can Kejriwal beat Modi in Delhi?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'Mr Kejriwal has played it cool in distancing himself from Delhi's hotspots, adroitly pandering to the BJP's Hindu vote.' 'He neither visited the scene of JNU violence nor has he dropped by at Shaheen Bagh,' notes Sunil Sethi.

American garbage raises a stink in India

American garbage raises a stink in India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Municipal waste from the United States is raising a stink in India with authorities still looking for a solution to dispose it off nearly three years after it was mistakenly sent to Tuticorin port and the matter has landed before a court.

Copa America: Colombia reach semis after shootout win over Peru

Copa America: Colombia reach semis after shootout win over Peru

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Colombia beat Peru 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Friday to progress to the semi-finals of the Copa America after the two sides played to a dull scoreless draw in New Jersey.

Wozniacki laments Gerrard departure after clearing first hurdle at Melbourne Park

Wozniacki laments Gerrard departure after clearing first hurdle at Melbourne Park

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

'Yeah, I'm a little sad. I don't know. I'm going to have my Stevie G jerseys hanging somewhere'

Meet the new Miss India USA

Meet the new Miss India USA

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

Richa Gangopadhyay, 21, takes over the title.

A four-in-one Hindu temple to promote unity

A four-in-one Hindu temple to promote unity

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Situated on a five acre plot, the temple has four centres: The Temple of Unity, the main temple; the Indian heritage community centre; the museum of Indian journey to the US and the Ganga Sagar meditation and sculpture gardens.

'People of India had to choose between worst and horrible'

'People of India had to choose between worst and horrible'

Rediff.com19 May 2014

The Mahatma's descendants differ over Modi and the BJP victory... US-based Coalition Against Genocide vows to oppose Modi... Only Hindu US Congresswoman congratulates Modi... George Joseph/Rediff.com reports from New York.

Ritu Kumar opens first US store

Ritu Kumar opens first US store

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

'I think the world is getting a little tired of the black and the brown and just wearing track suits and T-shirts,' she said.

17 Indian-American-led firms in top list

17 Indian-American-led firms in top list

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

All the 50 company CEOs, including the 17 companies headed by Indian Americans, were honored at a gala awards ceremony last month.

Battle for Mumbai airport: Adanis suffer major setback

Battle for Mumbai airport: Adanis suffer major setback

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

The Adanis', which already has won the bids to run six Airport Authority-built non-metro airports in Lucknow, Jaipur, Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Thiruvananthapuram and Mangalore, bid to enter the country's second busiest airport by buying out Bid Services Division Mauritius from MIAL was stalled after GVK chose to exercise its first right of refusal, and matched the Rs 1,248-crore offer that the Adanis made to the Bidvest in March.

Spotted: Shahid Afridi at Dallas airport

Spotted: Shahid Afridi at Dallas airport

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

Reader Roopali Gajbhiye sent us this picture from the USA.

Louis Berger case: Alemao Churchill applies for fresh bail

Louis Berger case: Alemao Churchill applies for fresh bail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2015

Former Goa minister Churchill Alemao has filed a fresh bail application before the special court in connection with the Louis Berger bribery case.

Klinsmann opts for experience in US Copa America squad

Klinsmann opts for experience in US Copa America squad

Rediff.com22 May 2016

United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann has turned to experience for next month's Copa America Centenario on home soil, but said he had to make some "very close, tight decisions" before announcing his 23-player squad on Saturday.

US: Indian doc removes wrong lung, barred

US: Indian doc removes wrong lung, barred

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

The State Board of Medical Examiners found that Dr Santusht Perera removed a portion of right lung of 60-year-old Richard Flagg when he should have been operated on a tumour in the left lung, then lied and altered documents in an attempt to cover up the mistake.

22 years ago, before Barack, there was John Abraham

22 years ago, before Barack, there was John Abraham

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

'It was a moment when I felt what power can get. Such a reception was beyond my expectation.'

Modi to address overseas fans via video con

Modi to address overseas fans via video con

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

Modi was denied visa by the US government in March 2005 in the wake of the 2002 post-Godhra riots.

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The bill, however, has to be passed by the Senate, wherein the Republicans enjoy a majority, before it can be signed into law by the US President Donald Trump.

Windies board gets reprieve as BCCI waives $41.97m penalty

Windies board gets reprieve as BCCI waives $41.97m penalty

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The Indian cricket board has decided to waive off the financial penalty of $41.97 million that was imposed on the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) for pulling out midway during their 2014 series against India, BCCI president Shashank Manohar stated.

Every attack on an Indian in US is not a hate crime: Sushma

Every attack on an Indian in US is not a hate crime: Sushma

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The external affairs minister said that the government was aware of each and every death of Indians abroad and had all the figures.