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Seven Indian Americans awarded for cancer research

Seven Indian Americans awarded for cancer research

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The Society of Asian American Scientists in Cancer Research last month presented awards to seven doctors for their outstanding contributions to cancer research. The awards were presented by Rajvir Dahiya, SAASCR president, San Diego, California on April 6.

Trump to call for unity in State of the Union address

Trump to call for unity in State of the Union address

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

He will call for 'an end to the politics of resistance and retribution', a senior aide said.

5G scare: Air India cancels 14 US flights

5G scare: Air India cancels 14 US flights

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Air India cancelled 14 flights on India-US routes from Wednesday onwards due to deployment of 5G internet in North America which could interfere with aircraft's navigation systems. Meanwhile, DGCA chief Arun Kumar told PTI that the Indian aviation regulator was working "in close coordination with our carriers to overcome the situation" that has arisen due to 5G internet's deployment in the US. US aviation regulator Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had on January 14 said that "5G interference with the aircraft's radio altimeter could prevent engine and braking systems from transitioning to landing mode, which could prevent an aircraft from stopping on the runway".

Days after spy balloon row, US warns China against helping Russia

Days after spy balloon row, US warns China against helping Russia

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned China that its 'material support' for Russia's war against Ukraine would attract sanctions and condemned the 'unacceptable violation' of American sovereignty by a Chinese spy balloon as he met Beijing's top diplomat Wang Yi.

Ailing Federer pulls out of Montreal Masters

Ailing Federer pulls out of Montreal Masters

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Former World No 1 Roger Federer has pulled out of next week's Montreal Masters, organisers said on Friday.

'Yoga free from copyright': Modi leads Yoga event at UN

'Yoga free from copyright': Modi leads Yoga event at UN

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The prime minister, wearing an especially customised white yoga T-shirt and trousers, began his address with a 'Namaste' and thanked people for coming here from far away to attend the celebration.

Reducing Indo-Pak tension key takeaway from G7: US

Reducing Indo-Pak tension key takeaway from G7: US

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Modi, flanked by Trump, on Monday categorically rejected any scope for third party mediation on Kashmir.

Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, passes away at 91

Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, passes away at 91

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Dominique Lapierre, the French author with a passion for India and whose novels sold tens of millions of copies, has died, his wife announced on Sunday.

Stopping sex predators: Indian American honoured

Stopping sex predators: Indian American honoured

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Jay Chaudhuri, general counsel and senior policy adviser to North Carolina State Treasurer Janet Cowell, has been honoured with a top award by the National Association of Attorneys General for his efforts in protecting children from online predators on social networking sites like MySpace and Facebook. Chaudhuri received the NAAG 2009 Marvin Award at its annual convention in Colorado Springs.

Tennis Round-up: Haase stuns Zverev in Cincinnati, Djokovic advances

Tennis Round-up: Haase stuns Zverev in Cincinnati, Djokovic advances

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

World No 55 Haase improved to a 2-2 career record against Zverev, including victories in their last two meetings.

Now, watch Selena Gomez's life on TV!

Now, watch Selena Gomez's life on TV!

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

Djokovic gets second bite at history in the Big Apple

Djokovic gets second bite at history in the Big Apple

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

After an Olympic stumble Novak Djokovic will get a second bite at history in the Big Apple with a calendar year Grand Slam there for the taking at the US Open.

Tennis Roundup: Tsonga pulls out of US Open

Tennis Roundup: Tsonga pulls out of US Open

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

Frenchman Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has withdrawn from the US Open due to a long-term knee problem, the United States Tennis Association said on Monday.

AFC backs FIFA's biennial World Cup feasibility study

AFC backs FIFA's biennial World Cup feasibility study

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said it welcomed consultations world governing body FIFA's plan to conduct a feasibility study into staging the World Cup every two years instead of every four.

Desi Who Will Sanction Putin's Russia

Desi Who Will Sanction Putin's Russia

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

United States Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh is the White House's anchorperson for economic sanctions against Russia.

Low expectations from first face-to-face Biden-Xi meeting at G20 Summit

Low expectations from first face-to-face Biden-Xi meeting at G20 Summit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Rather, cold reactions are expected considering the contentious issues the US is bound to raise -- Taiwan, human rights, and North Korea.

'Hamas is not stupid'

'Hamas is not stupid'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".' 'But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then what's Israel going to do?' 'At some point are they going to say, 'Leave southern Gaza too because we want to fight Hamas there? Go across the border to Egypt"'? 'That's what people are worried about. Because they fear that once they cross the border into Egypt there will be no coming back.'

Should Lance Armstrong be forgiven?

Should Lance Armstrong be forgiven?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

Scott Mercier believes that Lance Armstrong should get back his seven Tour de France titles and be forgiven

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

PIX: Italy miss out on World Cup again, Portugal survive

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Quaison fires Sweden to extra-time World Cup playoff win over Czechs

Where planes go to die

Where planes go to die

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Have you ever wondered what happens to aircraft after they become too old? They are put to rest -- they undergo funeral-esque rituals known as 'pickling'; their engines are removed, the windows covered and the fluids drained. But of course these giants are too big to bury. In the parched deserts, where a dry climate is an old machine's best ally, aircraft, young and old, lie nose to tail, row after row like fallen soldiers in the secluded airplane boneyards. And these airplane graveyards become the perfect playground for photographer Troy Paiva.

16 NBA players in 'self-isolation' after testing positive for COVID-19

16 NBA players in 'self-isolation' after testing positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Sixteen NBA players tested positive for COVID-19, the league said on Friday, a little over a month before the 2020 season is set to resume in Florida on the same day the state reported a record of almost 9,000 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours.

Visa woes: Demand for subcontractors may rise in US

Visa woes: Demand for subcontractors may rise in US

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

This is expected to benefit subcontractor firms such as Manpower Group, Randstad, Adecco, Kelly Services, Allegis Global Solutions and a host of other boutique staffing firms which supply skilled manpower to technology companies in the US.

'Global catastrophe' if NATO clashes with Russian army, warns Putin

'Global catastrophe' if NATO clashes with Russian army, warns Putin

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that any direct contact or direct clash of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) troops with the Russian army would lead to a 'global catastrophe'.

'Poor' Trump 'all alone' in White House as partial govt shutdown enters 3rd day

'Poor' Trump 'all alone' in White House as partial govt shutdown enters 3rd day

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Through a series of tweets and pictures, Trump showed he was working hard while the opposition Democratic lawmakers were in their homes celebrating Christmas.

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 10 international films that mattered to him, stories that he connected with and characters that gave him a better understanding of the human condition.

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Messi's image is everywhere, adorning the sides of buildings.

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

India's historical focus on its continental borders has overshadowed its maritime ambitions, but that is changing quickly, notes Ajai Shukla.

Chinese hackers target power grid assets in Ladakh

Chinese hackers target power grid assets in Ladakh

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Chinese state-sponsored hackers had targeted India's power grids in Ladakh possibly for information on India's critical infrastructure or to prepare for sabotage in the future, according to the American cybersecurity firm Recorded Future.

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

'Oil to reach $100 a barrel by end of 2016'

'Oil to reach $100 a barrel by end of 2016'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Oil prices could hit $100 a barrel by the end of next year.

Belgium striker Lukaku arrested, issued citation in Beverly Hills

Belgium striker Lukaku arrested, issued citation in Beverly Hills

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

Belgium soccer player Romelu Lukaku, who is close to joining English Premier League club Manchester United, was arrested in southern California and issued a citation after failing to heed noise warnings, Beverly Hills police said on Saturday.

Rupee falls to nearly 1-month low of 61.72 vs dollar, down 17 paise

Rupee falls to nearly 1-month low of 61.72 vs dollar, down 17 paise

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Forex dealers said besides the dollar gaining against other currencies in the global markets on the back of a strong US economy, increased demand for the American unit from importers weighed on the rupee but a higher opening in the domestic equity markets, capped the fall.

South American soccer heads charged in latest FIFA probe

South American soccer heads charged in latest FIFA probe

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

The United States Soccer Federation said in a statement on the new charges that its hosting of the 2016 Copa America Centenario tournament would go ahead as planned.

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.

PICS: FIFA World Cup kicks off in glitzy opening!

PICS: FIFA World Cup kicks off in glitzy opening!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia's crown prince and the presidents of Egypt, Turkey and Algeria, as well as the United Nations Secretary-General, are among leaders at the in a tent-shaped stadium ahead of the first match between the hosts and Ecuador.

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Resolution seeking probe into Stan Swamy's death introduced in US Congress

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

A resolution commemorating the life of Indian human rights defender Father Stan Swamy and seeking an independent investigation into the death of the Jesuit priest has been introduced in the US Congress, Congressman Juan Vargas has said.

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

'Narasimha Rao was a prime minister with an open mind'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

'Narasimha Rao asked me why China was doing so well in attracting foreign investments and I gave my frank opinion.' 'I told him that giving thrust to exports had to be a national effort.' 'But in India, the system was very centralised in the Government of India and the state governments had no role to play.'

Osaka becomes owner of US soccer club

Osaka becomes owner of US soccer club

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Osaka was named Forbes' highest-paid female athlete in May last year when she surpassed Serena Williams, raking in $37.4 million in prize money and endorsements over 12 months.

Football Briefs: 'Bale will get valuable playing time in China'

Football Briefs: 'Bale will get valuable playing time in China'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

When will the NBA resume? Updates here!

When will the NBA resume? Updates here!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver said on Monday there will be no decision on ending the league's coronavirus shutdown until May at the earliest. In mid-March, with five weeks remaining in the 82-game schedule, the NBA suspended its season until further notice after a player tested positive for the new coronavirus.