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Dear John topples Avatar

Dear John topples Avatar

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

The new film is the biggest opening for director Lasse Hallstrom (The Cider House Rules, The Hoax) and it could become his biggest hit.

NASA picks Indian-American astronaut to lead SpaceX mission to ISS

NASA picks Indian-American astronaut to lead SpaceX mission to ISS

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Chari, 43, will serve as the commander while NASA's Tom Marshburn will be pilot and ESA's Matthias Maurer will serve as a mission specialist for the SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the ISS, which is expected to launched next year.

California governor signs two pro-Sikh Bills

California governor signs two pro-Sikh Bills

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

California Governor Edmund G Brown Jr has signed two bills to promote civil rights and religious freedom, following his remarks at the North American Punjabi Association's Peace and Unity rally at the State Capitol on September 8.

Biden likely to urge Xi to stop wars in Gaza, Ukraine

Biden likely to urge Xi to stop wars in Gaza, Ukraine

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

As United States President Joe Biden prepares for a rare summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the ongoing wars in Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas set the stage for high-stakes discussions, CNN reported on Tuesday.

The Times They Are A-Changin'

The Times They Are A-Changin'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

... And what explains the directions of change? asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Mexico City: Viva La Vida!

Mexico City: Viva La Vida!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Embracing the past and the present, Mexico City pulsates with warmth and vibrancy, discovers Payal Singh Mohanka.

Shouts of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram'

Shouts of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A lady in a white salwar suit leads the chants of people holding both Indian and US flags.

Mind-blowing cars at the Detroit Auto Show

Mind-blowing cars at the Detroit Auto Show

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Let's take a look at some of the world's most impressive cars at the Detroit Auto Show.

Future cars: A look at Hyundai's concepts

Future cars: A look at Hyundai's concepts

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

Fascinating cars the Korean auto giant is working on. These have technologies such as eye-tracking, gesture-based control and self-healing paint.

Leaving for US? Adjusting to American culture

Leaving for US? Adjusting to American culture

Rediff.com8 Aug 2007

Dr Arun Vakil describes life in America as an Indian student. He gives pointers for social interaction and provides online resources for US-bound students.

Tata's electric car to be priced less than $20,000

Tata's electric car to be priced less than $20,000

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

Tata Technologies completed its first feasibility study of the electric vehicle using Dassault Systems' 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.

Sikhs open gurudwaras to Americans

Sikhs open gurudwaras to Americans

Rediff.com30 Sep 2005

The move is part of the 'outreach strategy' to foster better understanding and promote partnership based on trust and community harmony.

Mind-blowing cars at the Detroit Auto Show

Mind-blowing cars at the Detroit Auto Show

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

The North American International Auto Show is one of the largest car shows held each year in Detroit, United States.

Clinton remains mum about North Korea trip

Clinton remains mum about North Korea trip

Rediff.com7 Aug 2009

Former United States President Bill Clinton offered very few additional details on Thursday on his trip to retrieve two American journalists who had been captured and detained by North Korea. "My job was to do one thing, which I was profoundly honoured to do, as an American and as a father. I wanted those young women to be able to come home," Clinton said. "Anything I say beyond that could inadvertently affect the decisions and moods either here or in North Korea," he said.

Indian-Americans gear up to welcome PM Modi

Indian-Americans gear up to welcome PM Modi

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The community is planning to welcome Modi at every possible location where he could be available during his three-day stay.

3 Indian-Americans named for top US science honours

3 Indian-Americans named for top US science honours

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

The Indian Americans are Srinivasa S R Varadhan from the New York University; Rakesh Agrawal from the Purdue University and B Jayant Baliga from the North Carolina State University.

Indian American convicted of drug charges killed

Indian American convicted of drug charges killed

Rediff.com20 May 2011

An Indian American and his wife were shot at by an unidentified assailant in Sacramento, California on Thursday.While Balbir Singh Dhami was killed, his wife Kuldip Kaur Dhami was taken to the area hospital for treatment of "critical injuries", according to Sacramento Police spokeswoman Laura Peck. The shooting happened just after 10 am at the 7900 block of Marla Way Marla in North Laguna Creek in South Sacramento.

F1 pit lane tales: New Ferrari boss thought job offer was April Fool

F1 pit lane tales: New Ferrari boss thought job offer was April Fool

Rediff.com18 Apr 2014

Ferrari's new team principal Marco Mattiacci was taken by surprise when Luca di Montezemolo offered him the top job at Formula One's glamour team, the Italian initially believing the chairman's approach to be a joke.

US sends 2 warships via Taiwan Strait, first transit since Pelosi's visit

US sends 2 warships via Taiwan Strait, first transit since Pelosi's visit

Rediff.com28 Aug 2022

It said that the transit was "ongoing" and that there had been "no interference from foreign military forces so far."

Skyfall: The finest Bond film ever?

Skyfall: The finest Bond film ever?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2012

It won't be surprising if director Sam Mendes, whose career has spanned nearly three decades, helms another James Bond adventure.

What Are Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo Doing In Kerala?

What Are Messi, Neymar, Ronaldo Doing In Kerala?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

FIFA tweeted a picture of the cutouts, saying 'World Cup fever has hit Kerala'.

Indo-Americans protest against Orissa crisis

Indo-Americans protest against Orissa crisis

Rediff.com30 Aug 2008

The Federation of Indian American Christian Organisations of North America on Friday staged a protest outside the United Nations headquarters and urged Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to look into the 'naked violation' of human rights of Christians in Orissa.Holding placards with slogans that read 'Ban VHP,' 'Stop Burning Christians alive in Orissa,' and 'Deploy Army to Orissa to Christians,' the FIACONA activists staged a three-hour protest outside the UN.

STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

STUNNING cars at the LA Auto Show

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

The Los Angeles Auto Show had an interesting showcase of the latest vehicles.

These cars could save the world!

These cars could save the world!

Rediff.com7 May 2009

In a world increasingly plagued by both global warming and rising oil prices, electric-powered cars could be possible solution.

Weathering Foreign Policy Storms In 2023

Weathering Foreign Policy Storms In 2023

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Foreign policy is always a work in progress and ups and downs are built into foreign policy process. What is permanent is national interest. Hopefully, this year, which will also witness general elections in the country, will also clear clouds in the foreign policy horizon, observes Rup Narayan Das.

6 amazing cars from Beijing International Auto Show 2014

6 amazing cars from Beijing International Auto Show 2014

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

These vehicle could soon be heading to India

Colombia reach first World Cup quarters; France advance

Colombia reach first World Cup quarters; France advance

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

While Catalina Usme fired Colombia to a 1-0 win over Jamaica, France entered the quarters with a win over Morocco.

World's hottest cars are here!

World's hottest cars are here!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

The world's most brilliant cars are lined up at the Detroit Auto Show.

Did Qataris pay FIFA official $1.2m after World Cup bid win?

Did Qataris pay FIFA official $1.2m after World Cup bid win?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Qatar's 2022 World Cup organising committee has denied being aware of any alleged payments by the disgraced former head of the country's soccer association to an ex-vice-president of FIFA.

Jimmy Carter gets American hostage out of N Korea

Jimmy Carter gets American hostage out of N Korea

Rediff.com27 Aug 2010

Former United States President Jimmy Carter on Friday flew out of North Korea after securing the release of American national Aijalon Gomes, who was jailed in the Communist state for illegal entry into the country. 'Former President Jimmy Carter announced that he is leaving Pyongyang, North Korea, this morning accompanied by Aijalon Mahli Gomes,' said a statement issued by the Carter Center late Thursday night

Big moment as street in New York co-named after Ganesh temple

Big moment as street in New York co-named after Ganesh temple

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Established in 1977, The Hindu Temple Society of North America Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasthanam, popularly known as the Ganesh temple, is regarded as the first and oldest Hindu temple in North America.

Indian-American wins Intel Science award

Indian-American wins Intel Science award

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Intel Corporation and the Society for Science & the Public awarded the top 10 college scholarship awards for the Intel Science Talent Search at a banquet in Washington, DC on Tuesday. The first prize of $100,000 was awarded to Indian-American student Shivani Sud, 17, of Durham, North Carolina.

Why is Indian IT sector crying for a change?

Why is Indian IT sector crying for a change?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2014

Over $100 bn in revenue but sector battles evolutionary challenges.

'Who Will Give Sooraj Pancholi The 10 Years He Lost?'

'Who Will Give Sooraj Pancholi The 10 Years He Lost?'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

A special CBI court acquitted Sooraj Pancholi on April 28, accused of abetting the suicide of his then actor girlfriend Jiah Khan in 2013, citing lack of evidence against him.

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

The Archies Review: Return To Innocence

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Archies is an evergreen thought passed on from generation to generation. But Sukanya Verma wishes it had some of the comic's tee-hee humour and hyuk hyuk too.

Original Ronaldo making a comeback?

Original Ronaldo making a comeback?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Former Brazil forward Ronaldo said on Wednesday he will try to get back into shape with an eye on coming out of retirement to play for North American second division club Fort Lauderdale Strikers.

India may see 7 million COVID-19 cases by October: Study

India may see 7 million COVID-19 cases by October: Study

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

The Union health ministry data on Friday said the number of coronavirus cases in India breached the 45 lakh mark while a data released by a national public health institute in the US said the number of infections in the North American country crossed six million as of September 8.

U-17 World Cup: Spain eye knockout berth against North Korea

U-17 World Cup: Spain eye knockout berth against North Korea

Rediff.com12 Oct 2017

European champions Spain will enter their final group match against DPR Korea as the firm favourites, looking to secure a Round of 16 berth in the FIFA U-17 World Cup, in Kochi, on Friday.

No more 'N-word': Scrabble players look to bar racist or homophobic slurs

No more 'N-word': Scrabble players look to bar racist or homophobic slurs

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Language has become a hotly debated topic after protests against racism following the death of George Floyd in US police custody on May 25, with bands, consumer brands, and buildings and roads named after slave traders renamed.

If forced, US will totally destroy North Korea: Trump @ UN

If forced, US will totally destroy North Korea: Trump @ UN

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

Referring to Kim Jong-Un, Trump said 'Rocket Man', is on a suicide mission for himself and for his regime.