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Messi's World Cup-winning jerseys fetch $7.8 million in NY auction

Messi's World Cup-winning jerseys fetch $7.8 million in NY auction

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

The collection included the shirt Messi wore during the first half of the final against France in Qatar.

Anti-Xi Protests in HK, NYC, LA, Toronto

Anti-Xi Protests in HK, NYC, LA, Toronto

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Glimpses of anti-Chinese government protests during vigils for victims of a apartment building fire in Urumqi, China, amid China's zero-COVID' policy in Hong Kong, New York, Los Angeles, Toronto.

Sikhs in New York Police Dept allowed turban, beard

Sikhs in New York Police Dept allowed turban, beard

Rediff.com12 Aug 2012

"In the wake of the Wisconsin killings, which have shocked the national conscience, our City can enact meaningful inclusion of this community by changing NYPD rules to allow Sikhs to serve without having to forsake their turbans and beards," the New York City Comptroller John C Liu said in a letter to Bloomberg on Sunday

Armstrong to run New York marathon

Armstrong to run New York marathon

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

The seven-times Tour de France champion will make his marathon debut in the New York City race on November 5.

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.

Trump becomes first former US president to be convicted of felony

Trump becomes first former US president to be convicted of felony

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Donald Trump on Thursday became the first former United States president to be convicted of a felony as a grand jury in New York found him guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records.

Islamic State threatens New York in new video

Islamic State threatens New York in new video

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

The slick clip features shots of yellow taxis and crowds in Times Square and Herald Square in Manhattan, with vibrant French music playing in the background -- a nod to the Paris terror attacks on Friday.

US indicts Indian national in plot to kill Pannun

US indicts Indian national in plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Nikhil Gupta, 52, has been charged with murder-for-hire, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, and conspiracy to commit murder-for-hire, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Matthew G Olsen said.

Why New York honoured this Sikh designer!

Why New York honoured this Sikh designer!

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

New York-based Sikh designer and actor Waris Ahluwalia gets recognised for fighting racial discrimination in New York.

PHOTOS: Train derails in New York; 4 dead, 40 hurt

PHOTOS: Train derails in New York; 4 dead, 40 hurt

Rediff.com1 Dec 2013

At least four people were killed and 40 others injured when a passenger train derailed in the Bronx area of New York City on Sunday.

Hoax bomb threats to flights: Mumbai cops summon 3 from Chhattisgarh

Hoax bomb threats to flights: Mumbai cops summon 3 from Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Two IndiGo flights, one headed to Muscat and the other to Jeddah, also received bomb threats before they took off and the planes were moved to isolation bays for security checks.

New York Ebola patient released from hospital

New York Ebola patient released from hospital

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

A New York doctor, the first person in the city to be diagnosed with Ebola, was released from hospital today after fully recovering from the virus, as Mayor Bill de Blasio declared that the city is now Ebola-free.

Spotted: Gauri Khan in New York

Spotted: Gauri Khan in New York

Rediff.com9 Oct 2016

Reader Hari Rao has sent us a photograph.

Cab driver reveals details of Harry, Meghan car chase

Cab driver reveals details of Harry, Meghan car chase

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were 'pretty nervous' as they were chased by paparazzi in New York, according to an Indian-American cab driver who drove the couple for about 10 minutes after picking them up at a police station in Manhattan.

Trump wants to end citizenship by birth, 22 US states to sue

Trump wants to end citizenship by birth, 22 US states to sue

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

Indians are the main beneficiaries of the H-1B visas, which bring in the best of the talent and brains from across the world. Highly skilled professionals from India walk away with the overwhelming number of H-1B visas - which is Congressional mandated 65,0000 every year and another 20,000 for those who received higher education from the US.

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Sally Holkar left America and made India her home nearly 60 years ago. She went on a mission to revive a dying craft and changed the lives of rural weavers.

US SEC summons Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar in bribery case

US SEC summons Gautam Adani, nephew Sagar in bribery case

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Adani group founder and chairman Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar have been summoned to explain their stand on the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) allegation of paying $265 million (Rs 2,200 crore) in bribes to secure lucrative solar power contracts. Summons have been sent to Adani's Shantivan Farm residence in Ahmedabad and his nephew Sagar's Bodakdev residence in the same city for a reply to SEC within 21 days.

Will Trump's Tariffs Threat Bite India?

Will Trump's Tariffs Threat Bite India?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

The impact of Trump's announcement of increasing import tariffs will have negligible benefit for India not because of companies trying to shift from China to other countries or their supply chains being affected due to their Chinese operations but because of our faulty policies, explains Mudit Jain.

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

US Open: Look At What Stars Are Wearing!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

From bold colour-blocking to sleek silhouettes, US Open 2024's collections feature the latest trends in tennis fashion.

Get Playful With Kriti

Get Playful With Kriti

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Vidya's self-love in Udaipur... Sanjana at the UN... Mouni gets spiritual...

How To Travel Money Smart In 2025

How To Travel Money Smart In 2025

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

Travel is about making memories, experiencing the unknown, and engaging in new experiences -- not worrying about fluctuating exchange rates or hidden expenditures. With a little planning and a proactive approach to handling your foreign exchange, you can reduce financial stress and enjoy your trip, suggests Pavan Kavad.

2 missing, 25 injured in massive explosion in New York building

2 missing, 25 injured in massive explosion in New York building

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Two persons are still unaccounted for following a massive "gas-related" explosion that razed three buildings to the ground and left 25 injured, four of them critically.

'It Was Always About The Bride'

'It Was Always About The Bride'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

'Her story, her life, her aspirations and struggles...' 'Indian weddings are not just about fuschia, pink and dancing. They have many nuances.'

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

The Shyam Benegal I Knew

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

His cinema of compassion inspired me, gave me tools to develop empathy for others. But it also made me understand that serious, socially committed cinema with deeply engaging narratives and great performances is an art form to admire, appreciate and explore. Aseem Chhabra remembers Shyam Benegal, who passed into the ages on Monday evening.

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.

'New York still at risk of Al Qaeda's attack'

'New York still at risk of Al Qaeda's attack'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

The New York City continues to be at the risk of a terror attack even after the killing of Al Qaeda's longtime chief Osama bin Laden, the city police chief has said.

Modi meets Zelenskyy in US, 3rd meet between them in 3 months

Modi meets Zelenskyy in US, 3rd meet between them in 3 months

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and reiterated India's commitment for an early resolution of the conflict in Ukraine and the restoration of peace and stability in the region.

Jump in Covid hospitalisation of kids in New York amid Omicron surge

Jump in Covid hospitalisation of kids in New York amid Omicron surge

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

A jump in COVID-19 hospitalisations of children in New York has sparked concerns in California amid a surge in Omicron variant infections.

'The Girls Said I Want To Play Football'

'The Girls Said I Want To Play Football'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

'When the girls said they want to play football, the mothers were encouraging.' 'It was the fathers who were against the idea.'

'We love you too': New York Crowd Tells Rahul

'We love you too': New York Crowd Tells Rahul

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

'A democracy cannot mean the rule of just two people,' said one audience member, who recalled that he too had chanted 'Modi, Modi' when the PM had visited the USA. Many of those gathered admitted to having been Modi supporters. What had changed them was the growing concentration of power. Jyoti Punwani reports from New York.

TCS partners New York Road Runners for NYC Marathon

TCS partners New York Road Runners for NYC Marathon

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Under the eight-year association, TCS will take on the role of Title Sponsor of the New York City Marathon in 2014, the software major said in a statement.

Control yourselves: NYC mayor warns Trump supporters ahead arraignment

Control yourselves: NYC mayor warns Trump supporters ahead arraignment

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

There are concerns that his arrest and arraignment could bring with it a repeat of the kind of violence and protest seen during the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol building by pro-Trump rioters in the aftermath of the 2020 presidential election that Trump lost to Joe Biden.

Manchester City and Yankees launch new MLS team

Manchester City and Yankees launch new MLS team

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Manchester City and the New York Yankees have formed a new Major League Soccer team to play in New York City from 2015, the organizations said on Tuesday.

UN resolution asks Israel to leave Palestine, India abstains

UN resolution asks Israel to leave Palestine, India abstains

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

India abstained in the United Nations General Assembly on a resolution that demanded Israel end its unlawful presence in the Occupied Palestinian Territory within 12 months, with Delhi underlining that it is a strong advocate of 'dialogue and diplomacy' and efforts should be made towards 'building bridges', 'not furthering divides'.

The Hindu priest attacked in New York

The Hindu priest attacked in New York

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

New York City Councilman Donovan Philips, who visited Swami Harish Chander Puri to express support, put it down to the surcharged environment created by President Trump.

Oddly Around The World

Oddly Around The World

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Odd and unusual images from around the world.

Bomb threats to flights: Chhattisgarh teen, his father summoned

Bomb threats to flights: Chhattisgarh teen, his father summoned

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

The Mumbai police have issued a notice to a teenage boy, his father and another person from Rajnandgaon in Chhattisgarh to join questioning in connection with bomb threats posted on social media targeting three flights, officials said.

Indian gay couple among 100s wed in New York

Indian gay couple among 100s wed in New York

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

Rediff.com's Aseem Chhabra witnessed the reflection of the struggle for equal marriage rights for gay and lesbians in New York city on Sunday where over hundred same-sex couples took their vows. Among the couples was an Indian American couple too.

PHOTOS: Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, New York style

PHOTOS: Celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi, New York style

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Hundreds of devotees danced to devotional music and beating of drums and playing of nagaswaram as Lord Ganesh's idol was taken in a procession in Flushing in northern Queens, a suburb of New York City.

10th International Yoga Day celebrated worldwide

10th International Yoga Day celebrated worldwide

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Thousands of yoga enthusiasts from across the world rolled out their yoga mats as they joined day-long sessions of the ancient Indian practice to commemorate the 10th International Day of Yoga on Friday.