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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Meet the new Miss India USA

Meet the new Miss India USA

Rediff.com31 Dec 2007

Richa Gangopadhyay, 21, takes over the title.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'

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.

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.

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

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.