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Mrunal Enjoys Fall In New York

Mrunal Enjoys Fall In New York

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

When stars travel, they make lovely picture on social media.

Desi Cheers For Trump!

Desi Cheers For Trump!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Trump looks like he will be America's next president while yet again the country seems to have rejected a woman candidate...

East Coast or West Coast? Cricket venue dilemma for LA28

East Coast or West Coast? Cricket venue dilemma for LA28

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

New York, on the East Coast, hosted several preliminary-round matches of the T20 World Cup earlier this year, which it co-hosted with the West Indies.

Humpy is women's World Rapid champ; Murzin wins men's crown

Humpy is women's World Rapid champ; Murzin wins men's crown

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

This is Koneru Humpy's second World Rapid title after she had triumphed in the 2019 edition in Moscow.

Carlsen disqualified from World Rapid and Blitz for wearing jeans

Carlsen disqualified from World Rapid and Blitz for wearing jeans

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Defending champion Magnus Carlsen was disqualified from the World Rapid and Blitz Championship 2024 in Wall Street, New York, on Saturday for violating FIDE's dress code.

Air India to cancel 60 US flights in Nov-Dec due to aircraft shortage

Air India to cancel 60 US flights in Nov-Dec due to aircraft shortage

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

Air India, in a statement, said it has cancelled a "small" number of flights between November and December on account of delayed return of some aircraft from heavy maintenance and supply chain constraints, without naming the destinations.

Why Anne Hathaway Made Vikas Khanna Happy

Why Anne Hathaway Made Vikas Khanna Happy

Rediff.com21 Dec 2024

'Cooking and serving are the only ways I know how to express love and gratitude. Thank you, Anne, for giving her those moments of happiness -- when we'd laugh and say, 'Everybody wants to be us'.'

Erigaisi tied-5th after Day 1 in World Rapid chess

Erigaisi tied-5th after Day 1 in World Rapid chess

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi opened his campaign with four victories and a solitary defeat in the World Rapid Chess Championship and was tied fifth, even as defending champion Magnus Carlsen endured a frustrating day, managing to log just one victory in New York.

US court upholds $5mn sexual abuse verdict against Trump

US court upholds $5mn sexual abuse verdict against Trump

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Writer E Jean Carroll had alleged that Trump 'raped' her in the Bergdorf Goodman department store in 1996. He later denied her claim, defamed her by saying she wasn't his type, and suggested she fabricated the story to boost sales of her book.

Why a village near Lonavala remembers Jimmy Carter

Why a village near Lonavala remembers Jimmy Carter

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

For 100 low-income families near Lonavala, around 80 km from Mumbai, Jimmy Carter was a godsend as he had helped build their houses in 2006.

Swaminarayan temple in US vandalised; India reacts sharply

Swaminarayan temple in US vandalised; India reacts sharply

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

According to footage shared online, expletives have been sprayed on the road and the signage outside the temple. The temple is expected to hold a prayer meeting later in the afternoon following the incident.

Pitch ratings raise eyebrows after recent WT20 debacle

Pitch ratings raise eyebrows after recent WT20 debacle

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Two games at the makeshift Nassau County Cricket Stadium, including India's opening fixture against Ireland, have got an "unsatisfactory" rating from the game's governing body which remains bullish on promoting cricket in the United States.

Images To Remember 2024

Images To Remember 2024

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Some more glimpses from the year gone by.

Arshdeep named ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year

Arshdeep named ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Arshdeep Singh starred as India ended their wait for a major ICC trophy win with victory in the T20 World Cup last year.

The Swades State Of Mind

The Swades State Of Mind

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

As Swades turns 20, Aseem Chhabra looks back at the film that spoke to him.

'Trump Deep Down Admires Modi'

'Trump Deep Down Admires Modi'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

'When compared to many of America's treaty allies in Asia, Modi 3.0 is on a much stronger footing.'

'We Cannot Send Them To Pakistan'

'We Cannot Send Them To Pakistan'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

According to recent developments, the International Cricket Council (ICC) and the PCB have reportedly reached an in-principle agreement to adopt a hybrid model for global tournaments hosted in Pakistan or India until 2027.

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Trump's new department

Elon Musk, Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Trump's new department

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced that Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will lead the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The department will be tasked with dismantling government bureaucracy, slashing excess regulations, cutting wasteful expenditures, and restructuring federal agencies. Trump has called this initiative "The Manhattan Project of the current time."

'Easing US-China Tension May Benefit India'

'Easing US-China Tension May Benefit India'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2025

'A less tense US-China relationship would make Beijing less likely to provoke India -- including on the border -- in retaliation for its close defence ties with the US.'

Deep State And Beyond: The Rise of Conspiracy Theories

Deep State And Beyond: The Rise of Conspiracy Theories

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

From bhikshus of Ashokan 3rd century BC and medieval Sufis to Oxfam, Omidyar and Soros now, non-State actors have any real power only when they work in conjunction with a real State, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

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.

Make Canada a state of US: Trump mocks Trudeau

Make Canada a state of US: Trump mocks Trudeau

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

United States President-elect Donald Trump took a jab at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the social media platform Truth Social, describing him as the 'Governor of Canada'.

BUMRAH IS ICC MEN'S CRICKETER OF THE YEAR!

BUMRAH IS ICC MEN'S CRICKETER OF THE YEAR!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Bumrah's 2024 exploits were a masterclass in skill, precision, and relentless consistency,' ICC said in a statement.

Vaishali advances to World Blitz quarters; Humpy crashes out

Vaishali advances to World Blitz quarters; Humpy crashes out

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Rameshbabu Vaishali won the women's qualifier scoring 9.5 points out of 11 to advance to the quarter-finals of the World Blitz Championship.

Are Trump and Musk Dismantling American Democracy?

Are Trump and Musk Dismantling American Democracy?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

We the people are left in the wind, waiting on the whims of an unengaged president and an oligarch with a nearly bottomless wallet, observes Sree Sreenivasan.

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.

Pak ISIS supporter charged with NYC Jewish attack plot, held in Canada

Pak ISIS supporter charged with NYC Jewish attack plot, held in Canada

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

The 20-year-old arrested accused, Muhammad Shahzeb Khan, allegedly planned a terrorist attack in New York City around October 7 "with the intent of slaughtering in the name of ISIS, as many Jewish people as possible," attorney general Merrick B Garland said, as per the statement.

Taliban's latest decree: No windows in women's living spaces

Taliban's latest decree: No windows in women's living spaces

Rediff.com30 Dec 2024

Taliban's spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid announced the decree that aims to solve "obscene acts".

'Trump Will Unite America Provided...'

'Trump Will Unite America Provided...'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'...he keeps his campaign promises, does what he said he will do which led to his huge victory.'

The Oldest POTUS In History

The Oldest POTUS In History

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

The pundits said it would take days to decide the winner of the 2024 US presidential election, but by midnight Eastern on November 5, 2024, it was clear that Donald J Trump would take office as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025.

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.

Would have chosen Usha Vance as my VP, but...: Trump

Would have chosen Usha Vance as my VP, but...: Trump

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of newly sworn-in Vice President JD Vance, has made history as the first Indian-American and Hindu Second Lady of the United States. Usha, a lawyer and daughter of Indian immigrants, held the Bible during Vance's oath of office, signifying her role in supporting her husband's political journey. Her background and her husband's rise to the Vice Presidency highlight the growing political influence of Indian Americans and their increasing representation in national politics.

Five Indians aim to conquer Tata Steel Chess

Five Indians aim to conquer Tata Steel Chess

Rediff.com16 Jan 2025

Grandmaster D Gukesh will face his first major challenge since becoming world champion when he begins his campaign in the Tata Steel Chess tournament, which starts on Friday in Wijk Aan Zee, The Netherlands.

Radhika, Keerthy, Rakul... The Gorgeous Brides Of 2024

Radhika, Keerthy, Rakul... The Gorgeous Brides Of 2024

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

These celebrities are setting trends for a generation that values both legacy and individual expression.

Pannun plot: Govt panel recommends action against unnamed individual

Pannun plot: Govt panel recommends action against unnamed individual

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

A high-powered enquiry committee set up by the Indian government has recommended legal action against an unnamed individual after probing activities of organized criminal groups and terrorist organizations that undermined the security interests of both India and the US. The probe was ordered after the US alleged an attempt to kill Khalistani separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun by Indian agents in New York in 2023. The committee, which received full cooperation from US authorities, has also recommended functional improvements in systems and procedures to strengthen India's response capability.

Why Are Indians Migrating Illegally To US?

Why Are Indians Migrating Illegally To US?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Many unauthorised migrants originate from Punjab and Gujarat, states known for high migration aspirations rather than political instability.

Bold Styles From New York

Bold Styles From New York

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

10 most exciting trends spotted at New York Fashion Week.

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rishabh Pant nominated for Laureus World Sports Awards

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Rishabh Pant has been nominated for the prestigious Laureus World Comeback of the Year Award.

'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.'

3 international flights from Mumbai get bomb threats, 500 flyers affected

3 international flights from Mumbai get bomb threats, 500 flyers affected

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Security agencies went into a tizzy after three international flights originating from Mumbai received bomb threats on Monday with one of them, a New York-bound Air India aircraft, getting diverted to New Delhi as travel plans of some 500 passengers went for a toss.