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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.

Georgia becomes 1st US state to pass resolution condemning Hinduphobia

Georgia becomes 1st US state to pass resolution condemning Hinduphobia

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The resolution observed that the American-Hindu community has been a major contributor to diverse sectors such as medicine, science and engineering, information technology, hospitality, finance, academia, manufacturing, energy, retail trade, among others.

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.

Erratic Kyrgios frustrates Australia

Erratic Kyrgios frustrates Australia

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Kyrgios was hailed for the brilliance of his tennis in the opening set but panned for his erratic behaviour

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.

Henry Kissinger: Modern Day Chanakya

Henry Kissinger: Modern Day Chanakya

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Kissinger's approach of balance of power, secret diplomacy and moderating ideology are the need of the hour. That is the greatest tribute to an intellectual who had a major impact on the world in his lifetime, notes Colonel Anil A Athale.

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.

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India is increasingly a willing participant in the evolving US' Indo-Pacific strategy. While these developments are related to the perception of a growing Chinese security challenge, their implications for India's much-vaunted strategic autonomy should be a matter of deeper and closer reflection, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

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.

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Sights And Dazzle Of Japan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Tokyo -- the songs Japan, Love In Tokyo and Sayonara from the 1966 Hindi film automatically pop up in the mind -- is buzzing and crowded like any other metropolis, discovers Deepa Gahlot. The modern apartment blocks are built cheek by jowl, so close together that one can open the window and borrow sugar from the neighbour in the next building. One of the fears of the Indian traveller is the unavailability of vegetarian food. Every city and town in Japan has an array of Indian restaurants that serve every variety of cuisine, right from Gujarati to Punjabi to Andhra and Kerala meals.

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.

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.

BJP Should Read Writing On The Wall

BJP Should Read Writing On The Wall

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

There is no use of the BJP targeting the likes of Mamata Banerjee and M K Stalin, directly by the party's political bosses, both in Delhi and the respective state capitals, or even using the Raj Bhavans to fire those salvos from. Successive elections have proved that it's counter-productive, if anything. But the BJP is yet to understand it, acknowledge it, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

When Modi wished he could sing like Yoon Suk Yeol

When Modi wished he could sing like Yoon Suk Yeol

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the stellar achievements of Indian Americans in his remarks at the state dinner in which he had his high-profile guests often in laughter.

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.

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.

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and a Republican presidential aspirant have called his fellow rival Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy a guy who sounds like ChatGPT and described him as an "amateur" Barack Obama.

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.

California governor vetoes anti-caste discrimination bill

California governor vetoes anti-caste discrimination bill

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

The governor's move has been welcomed by a large segment of the Indian-American community who were opposing the bill.

Modi to address diaspora in Washington, DC, on June 23

Modi to address diaspora in Washington, DC, on June 23

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a gathering of Indian Americans from across the US in Washington on June 23 on the role of diaspora in India's growth story, an eminent community leader has said.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Israeli forces storm part of Shifa Hospital in Gaza

Israeli forces storm part of Shifa Hospital in Gaza

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

Israeli soldiers entered part of Shifa Hospital in the early hours of Wednesday and began fighting Hamas there, the Israel Defence Forces announced.

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.

India 'somewhat shaky' in punishing Russia: Biden

India 'somewhat shaky' in punishing Russia: Biden

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

Referring to how unified Washington Allies have been in isolating President Putin, Biden stated, "...The Quad is, with the possible exception of India being somewhat shaky on some of this, but Japan has been extremely strong -- so has Australia -- in terms of dealing with Putin's aggression."

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.

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

We all know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will turn 74 on September 17, but do you know how old these leaders are?

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.

10 popular myths busted recently

10 popular myths busted recently

Rediff.com4 Jul 2014

Here's a roundup of some popular myths busted recently

Rajnikanth film has an Aamir like opening in US

Rajnikanth film has an Aamir like opening in US

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

Endhiran and its Telugu and Hindi dubbed versions are doing solid business in the US.

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.

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.

Five Indian-Americans make their mark in local polls

Five Indian-Americans make their mark in local polls

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Indian-Americans have affirmed their growing importance in United States politics with at least five members of the community emerging victorious in the recently concluded state legislatures and local body polls.

Sharad Pawar's NCP opens office in New York

Sharad Pawar's NCP opens office in New York

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

Interacting with media persons after the launch of the party unit, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel said: "There are people here in the US who are passionate about India despite living here for so many years and we are here today to show our commitment to Indian Americans. We would like to lend a voice to their emotions, sentiments and thought processes and carry them back home."

Clijsters still perfect on hardcourt after scare

Clijsters still perfect on hardcourt after scare

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

A sleepy Kim Clijsters woke up in time to claim a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 second round win over American qualifier Bethanie Mattek-Sands at the Montreal Cup on Wednesday and continue her perfect buildup to the US Open.

Indian American bags top varsity post

Indian American bags top varsity post

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

Indian American appointed executive-in-residence of top US varsity

For many Americans, Election Day brings relief

For many Americans, Election Day brings relief

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

"Neither Donald Trump nor Hillary Clinton represent the values and ideals of America." "After long quarrels, it is finally getting close to being over." George Joseph hears from voters.