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Biggest Temple Outside India Opens

Biggest Temple Outside India Opens

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The biggest Hindu temple outside India -- the Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Shri Swaminarayan Akshardham temple in Robbinsville, New Jersey, USA -- was inaugurated on Monday, October 9, 2023.

Kohli 'proud of brother' Chhetri

Kohli 'proud of brother' Chhetri

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Chhetri has been the face of Indian soccer for nearly a decade-and-half and his 94 international goals make him the third-highest active international scorer after Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.

Spotted: A R Rahman in New Jersey

Spotted: A R Rahman in New Jersey

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

Reader Vijay Shah sends us a photograph.

Delhi Capitals' All Heart Gesture For Rishabh Pant

Delhi Capitals' All Heart Gesture For Rishabh Pant

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

'Always in our dugout. Always in our team.'

IPL: Royals aim to seal play-offs berth against Punjab

IPL: Royals aim to seal play-offs berth against Punjab

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Rajasthan Royals take on Punjab Kings aiming to seal their IPL play-offs berth, in their penultimate league match.

Rohit Sharma's future with Mumbai Indians uncertain?

Rohit Sharma's future with Mumbai Indians uncertain?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

For Rohit, it has always been about fierce loyalty, having captained Mumbai in 11 editions and leading them to five trophies.

When Venky 'secretly prayed for Rahul'

When Venky 'secretly prayed for Rahul'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

'Prayed for KL to smash it to all corners, have a great World Cup and silence his critics like me.'

NRI democrat honoured in New Jersey

NRI democrat honoured in New Jersey

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Upendra J Chivukula, the first-generation Indian-American elected to the New Jersey legislature in the United States, was felicitated by an estimated 500 Indians and other South Asians at a function held on March 1. The occasion was also a fundraiser for the Democratic Party to which Chivukula belongs. About $50,000 were collected at the fundraiser whose venue was Royal Albert's Palace function hall in Fords Township.

Spotted: Jimmy Shergill in New Jersey

Spotted: Jimmy Shergill in New Jersey

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Reader Sushil Khandelwal and his friends met the actor.

Prayers, music and garba in New Jersey

Prayers, music and garba in New Jersey

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

The Indian American community in New Jersey, US, has been celebrating the festival with fervour since October 8.

Ronaldinho to celebrate Durga Puja in Kolkata!

Ronaldinho to celebrate Durga Puja in Kolkata!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Brazilian World Cup winner Ronaldinho will visit to Kolkata in October.

Copa America: Panama stun US; Uruguay rout Bolivia

Copa America: Panama stun US; Uruguay rout Bolivia

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

Panama pulled off a shock 2-1 victory over the United States in a heated Group C encounter at the Copa America on Thursday.

Rio mess: No jerseys for hockey team; no room for Paes

Rio mess: No jerseys for hockey team; no room for Paes

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

While every other team practises their hardest in the few hours left for the Rio Olympics 2016, the Indian contingent was left looking for rooms, extra pair of jerseys and assembling chairs.

Spotted: Urmila Matondkar in New Jersey

Spotted: Urmila Matondkar in New Jersey

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Reader Sonali Patel sends us a photograph.

Will Teri Baaton Mein... Get A Valentine Boost?

Will Teri Baaton Mein... Get A Valentine Boost?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya saw a decent weekend at the box office.

FBI announces $250,000 bounty for arrest of Indian wanted in wife's murder

FBI announces $250,000 bounty for arrest of Indian wanted in wife's murder

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Patel is on the FBI's list of 'Ten Most Wanted Fugitives' and the federal agency announced a reward of up to $250,000 for information leading to his arrest.

Meet New Jersey's first Indian-American judge

Meet New Jersey's first Indian-American judge

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Sohail Mohammed has become New Jersey's first Indian-American and second Muslim judge. Mohammed, 47, was sworn-in at the Passaic County Superior Court, where he will be serving as a judge. "I could barely believe that I was in the same place to take oath as a judge where I had come in the 1980s for taking my citizenship oath, once to perform jury duty and later to take oath as an attorney. It was so gratifying," he said.

Dream11 is the Indian cricket team's new lead sponsor

Dream11 is the Indian cricket team's new lead sponsor

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Dream11 will be seen on Team India jerseys starting from the Test series against the West Indies.

India U-19 'keeper Avanish wants to make Dhoni proud

India U-19 'keeper Avanish wants to make Dhoni proud

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

'I want to learn about the mindset in pressure situations from him. Like when the team is under pressure and not performing well, how he uses his mind to win matches from those situations.'

First Look: Captain Dhoni unveils Rising Pune Supergiants jersey for IPL 9

First Look: Captain Dhoni unveils Rising Pune Supergiants jersey for IPL 9

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, on Thursday, launched the jersey of his team, Rising Pune Supergiants, one of the new entrants in this year's Indian Premier League.

I don't see Dhoni wearing India jersey again: Harbhajan

I don't see Dhoni wearing India jersey again: Harbhajan

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh doesn't see Mahendra Singh Dhoni playing for the Indian team again. Dhoni last played for India in the 2019 World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in July last year.

Substantial rise in attacks on Hindus: Indian-American Congressman

Substantial rise in attacks on Hindus: Indian-American Congressman

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Observing that there is substantial increase in attacks against Hindus and Hinduism in the United States, an Indian-American Congressman warned that this was just the 'beginning of a coordinated anti-Hindu attack'.

Jarvo 69 Invades Chepauk!

Jarvo 69 Invades Chepauk!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

As India faced off against Australia in their ICC Men's ODI World Cup opener at the M A Chidambaram stadium in Chennai, the game saw some early drama.

Tendulkar presents autographed jersey to Sarita Devi

Tendulkar presents autographed jersey to Sarita Devi

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

After lending strong support to her cause, Indian cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar met Commonwealth Games silver-medallist woman boxer L Sarita Devi, who is serving a one-year ban for her emotionally-charged protest at the Asiad.

New Jersey Sikhs want better schools

New Jersey Sikhs want better schools

Rediff.com27 May 2006

The Sikhs emphasised that there must be basic understanding of their religion and its practices among school officials.

KKR denies banning Mohun Bagan fans at Eden Gardens

KKR denies banning Mohun Bagan fans at Eden Gardens

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Mohun Bagan accused Kolkata Knight Riders of high-handedness after their jersey-wearing fans were denied entry into the Eden Gardens.

Nike makes football jerseys from recycled bottles!

Nike makes football jerseys from recycled bottles!

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

This season the football extravaganza was not all about great football, but about a green revolution that has taken the world of sports by storm.

New Jersey Guv hopes 26/11 victims get justice

New Jersey Guv hopes 26/11 victims get justice

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

Indian Consul General Prabhu Dayal was especially invited to attend the opening session of the legislature at which Corzine delivered his "State of the State" address.

DC's Fraser-McGurk, Pant brace for battle vs on-fire RR

DC's Fraser-McGurk, Pant brace for battle vs on-fire RR

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The Capitals have been inconsistent so far, winning five and losing six of their last 11 games.

New Jersey township's tribute to slain engineer

New Jersey township's tribute to slain engineer

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

The Federation of Indian Associations has come out with proposals to perpetuate the memory of murdered Old Bridge, New Jersey, computer science engineer Divyendu Sinha and to enhance safety and security in the neighborhood after a meeting with township Mayor James Phillips last week.

We'll do everything to make June 6 special: Stimac to 'legendary' Chhetri

We'll do everything to make June 6 special: Stimac to 'legendary' Chhetri

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Only a few players become legends in their playing days and Sunil Chhetri belonged to that rare tribe, India's head coach Igor Stimac said in a glowing tribute to the talismanic skipper, who will hang his boots on June 6.

Desi paan shop 'illuminates' Sandy-hit New Jersey

Desi paan shop 'illuminates' Sandy-hit New Jersey

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

A nondescript paan (betel) and tobacco shop, owned by an Indian American, is supposedly the only shop in New Jersey which has electricity thanks to a generator.

What's This Dhoni Fan Doing In Doha?

What's This Dhoni Fan Doing In Doha?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

It was a perfect union of yellow jerseys when this Mahendra Singh Dhoni fan showed off the CSK jersey at the FIFA World Cup match between Brazil and Serbia.

Indian student charged with shooting 3 of family in US

Indian student charged with shooting 3 of family in US

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

A 23-year-old Indian student has been arrested and charged with allegedly murdering his grandparents and uncle inside a New Jersey condominium, the police and US media reports said.

Shahrukh gushes over KKR's 'Superman' and 'Fashionista'

Shahrukh gushes over KKR's 'Superman' and 'Fashionista'

Rediff.com3 May 2024

From hitting massive sixes, to scoring tons of runs, to producing breakthroughs, charismatic all-rounder Sunil Narine has been KKRs' go-to man for more than a decade in the IPL, and co-owner Shah Rukh Khan was effusive in his praise for the all-rounder, calling him the "Superman" and the real energy behind the team's success.

'Today was not the day to do this'

'Today was not the day to do this'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'Agar chache ke puttar ne keh diya hai ki t-shirt chahiye Kohli ki, then do it after the game in the dressing room.'

Dhoni Plays Golf With Trump!

Dhoni Plays Golf With Trump!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Dhoni is on a holiday in the US with Hitesh and another friend Rajiv Sharma. He tried his hand at shooting at the Apex Shooting Center and also watched the US Open quarter-final match between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev.

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

The Euro 2024 All Stars Team

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

Shailesh Karkera picks the Best Players at Euro 24.

PIX: Obama tours Sandy-hit New Jersey with his new admirer

PIX: Obama tours Sandy-hit New Jersey with his new admirer

Rediff.com1 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama is in New Jersey to begin a tour of the Sandy-ravaged state with Governor and one of his top Republican critics Chris Christie as cities hit by the massive storm began their slow process to recovery.