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PIX: This US Congress swearing-in is historic for all desis

PIX: This US Congress swearing-in is historic for all desis

Rediff.com4 Jan 2017

Not only does the new US Congress have the first Indian-American US Senator, for the first time in history it also has four Indian Americans in the House of Representatives! Glimpses of the change of guard.

Trump's Nobel Prize nomination -- what you need to know

Trump's Nobel Prize nomination -- what you need to know

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Less than two months before the election, United States President Donald Trump seems to have something to celebrate -- a nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize.

Oppn demands April's status quo ante on LAC with China

Oppn demands April's status quo ante on LAC with China

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'Even at Galwan Valley, our soldiers are now not allowed to patrol at the point at which they used to patrol earlier. In the Pangong area, in a more than eight-kilometre area they are not allowing us to patrol, the area which we used to patrol. Previously, we used to patrol till Finger 8 and now we are not being allowed to patrol till Finger 8'

On his maiden UK tour, Kuldeep Yadav feeling at home

On his maiden UK tour, Kuldeep Yadav feeling at home

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Yadav also underlined that India's easy 76-run win over Ireland yesterday was down to hosts' inability to play spin properly.

Colin Farell, Tom Hanks, Tarantino: A day out in Hollywood

Colin Farell, Tom Hanks, Tarantino: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Here's what your favourite Hollywood celebrities have been up to.

PIX: Meet the Hot New Item Girl in Shanghai

PIX: Meet the Hot New Item Girl in Shanghai

Rediff.com14 May 2012

The newest import in Bollywood, British model Scarlett Wilson fires up the screen in Dibakar Banerjee's upcoming film Shanghai.

'They are going to hang my husband as a lesson to others'

'They are going to hang my husband as a lesson to others'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

A Ganesh Nadar/Rediff.com meets the shattered families of the five Tamil fishermen sentenced to death by a Sri Lankan court for alleged drug smuggling. Most feel the men are being made an example of to scare off other fishermen from straying into Sri Lankan waters.

America remembers 9/11, 18 years on

America remembers 9/11, 18 years on

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Bells tolled across New York City, United States President Trump spoke at the Pentagon and moments of silence were observed across the nation on Wednesday as America commemorated the 18th anniversary of the September 11 terror attacks.

DMK refuses Cong request to allot RS seat to Manmohan

DMK refuses Cong request to allot RS seat to Manmohan

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

The Dravida Munnetra Kazagham on Monday named two party nominees for the Rajya Sabha election and announced that the third seat was being allotted to ally Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

US Congressman pushes for N-deal

US Congressman pushes for N-deal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

Joe Wilson, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has exhorted India-Americans to support the deal

EPL: Chelsea win at West Ham; Newcastle hold Liverpool

EPL: Chelsea win at West Ham; Newcastle hold Liverpool

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

League Cup PIX: Mourinho's United knocked out by Lampard's Derby County

League Cup PIX: Mourinho's United knocked out by Lampard's Derby County

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Images from the League Cup matches played on Tuesday

The undeniably striking model, who is not human

The undeniably striking model, who is not human

Rediff.com11 Jul 2018

You need to take a real close look to figure out that she's a digital model.

The Birdcage director Mike Nichols passes away

The Birdcage director Mike Nichols passes away

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

He was 83.

Review: Deadpool 2, bigger and better

Review: Deadpool 2, bigger and better

Rediff.com18 May 2018

'Chaotic prison breaks, mission misadventure gone horribly wrong, eye-popping surprises, zingers and zany action keeps viewers joyously glued to their chairs,' says Sukanya Verma.

US ex-cop found guilty on all 3 charges of killing George Floyd

US ex-cop found guilty on all 3 charges of killing George Floyd

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A jury deliberated less than 11 hours before finding Derek Chauvin guilty of all three charges against him -- second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter.

US lawmakers congratulate Jindal

US lawmakers congratulate Jindal

Rediff.com23 Oct 2007

Congressman Joe Wilson, South Carolina Republican and the co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian Americans, was the first one to take to the House floor to congratulate Piyush 'Bobby' Jindal on his election as the next Governor of Louisiana. Wilson was the only Congressional colleague of Jindal's who went to Louisiana to help in his campaign. He also attended a rally in New Orleans the day before the election on October 20.

PIX: Brad Pitt, Ben Stiller, Ben Kingsley attend premieres

PIX: Brad Pitt, Ben Stiller, Ben Kingsley attend premieres

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

It's pouring premieres in Hollywood.

'Taliban win would pose major risks for Pakistan'

'Taliban win would pose major risks for Pakistan'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

'The worst case scenario for Pakistan is a full-scale Taliban takeover of Afghanistan.' 'Pakistani militants would be inspired and emboldened and seek to replicate the Taliban's successes in Pakistan.'

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

As major ports get autonomy, minister says no privatisation

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The Major Ports Authority Bill, 2020 was passed through ballot votes in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with 84 votes in its favour and 44 against it. The Lok Sabha had passed the bill on September 23 last year.

Art of Living gala in Washington

Art of Living gala in Washington

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

Image of Sri Sri Ravishankar at the AOL gala in Washington.

Empty spaces amid coronavirus

Empty spaces amid coronavirus

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Cinemas, stadiums, town squares and other public gathering places are devoid of people as the coronavirus spreads to at least 118 countries around the world. As of Thursday, the Johns Hopkins University tracker says 1,26,258 people have contracted the disease and 4,638 have died across the globe. The vast majority of the victims have been in China but the country said on Thursday that it had only 15 new cases. The outbreak also claimed its most high-profile victim so far when Hollywood star Tom Hanks announced he and his wife, Rita Wilson, had tested positive. The couple, who are in Australia where Hanks is making a film about Elvis, said they had felt "a bit tired, like we had colds" before being "found to be positive" Take a look.

'Modi as PM is both good and bad news for Indo-Pak relations'

'Modi as PM is both good and bad news for Indo-Pak relations'

Rediff.com6 May 2014

'Modi would not restrain himself if India suffered a major terror attack traced back to Pakistani terrorists. He has suggested this; his aides have suggested this; and the BJP's election manifesto has suggested this.' 'Modi would simply not be as restrained as his predecessor,' Michael Kugelman, an Asia expert at the Woodrow Wilson Centre think-tank in Washington, DC, tells Vicky Nanjappa/Rediff.com

US 'working hard' with India to help grow its economy: Pompeo

US 'working hard' with India to help grow its economy: Pompeo

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Trade tensions between India and the US have been rising with President Donald Trump complaining that tariffs imposed by New Delhi on American products were "no longer acceptable".

Indian-origin retired Major in UK returns honour in protest

Indian-origin retired Major in UK returns honour in protest

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

The 87-year-old has the distinction of being the very first South Asian origin Conservative party candidate to contest a general election back in 1979.

EPL PIX: Spurs record first loss at new home stadium

EPL PIX: Spurs record first loss at new home stadium

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Images from the EPL matches played on Saturday

EPL: Sanchez's double helps Arsenal sink brave Bournemouth

EPL: Sanchez's double helps Arsenal sink brave Bournemouth

Rediff.com27 Nov 2016

Two goals from Alexis Sanchez and another from Theo Walcott ended Bournemouth's brave resistance at the Emirates stadium as Arsenal won 3-1 to stay in touch with the Premier League leaders on Sunday.

PHOTOS: America's students march for their lives!

PHOTOS: America's students march for their lives!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Hundreds of thousands of people have flooded the American capital on Saturday for the "March for Our Lives" to support tougher gun controls and protest Congress's refusal to consider them. The event is being led by the student survivors of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on February 14 when 17 were slaughtered by a teenage gunman carrying a legally-purchased AR-15.

New head for key US panel on India

New head for key US panel on India

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

South Carolina Congressman Joe Wilson has been named the Republican Co Chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans.

Smart managers don't repeat mistakes

Smart managers don't repeat mistakes

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

Everyone make mistakes, regardless of career experience, length of service or seniority. Firing someone for making a mistake maybe an error on your part. Once that person has made a mistake and realized the reasons behind it, they are highly unlikely to ever repeat their actions.

Vinayan is back with Little Superman 3D

Vinayan is back with Little Superman 3D

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The film hits theatres this November.

Freddie Mercury, 25 years after the candle went out

Freddie Mercury, 25 years after the candle went out

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Remembering The Great Showman of Rock music.

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Beyonce makes history at Grammys 2021

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

With 28 Grammy wins in total, Beyonce breaks the record set by veteran singer Alison Krauss.

Kenyans dominate as Farah toils in London debut

Kenyans dominate as Farah toils in London debut

Rediff.com13 Apr 2014

Double Olympic champion Mo Farah toiled on his highly-anticipated marathon debut with the Briton trailing in eighth as Kenyans Wilson Kipsang and Edna Kiplagat secured London titles on Sunday.

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

Oscars 2020: Joaquin, Renee, Brad win top awards

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

The 92nd Annual Academy Awards hardly had any surprises up its sleeves. Here's a quick look at the winners.

PIX: Tom Hanks, Irrfan at Inferno premiere

PIX: Tom Hanks, Irrfan at Inferno premiere

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

A look at the star arrivals!

It's a sweep for 1917 at Baftas!

It's a sweep for 1917 at Baftas!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Check out the winners!

David Oliver wins 110m hurdles as Merritt flops

David Oliver wins 110m hurdles as Merritt flops

Rediff.com12 Aug 2013

American David Oliver won the gold medal, as favourite Aries Merritt finished a disappointing sixth, in the men's 110 metres hurdles at the World Athletics Championships in Moscow, on Monday.

Keflezighi is first US man to win Boston Marathon in 30 years

Keflezighi is first US man to win Boston Marathon in 30 years

Rediff.com21 Apr 2014

Meb Keflezighi became the first U.S. male athlete to win the Boston Marathon in three decades on Monday, the first running of the race since last year's fatal bombing attack.

East Bengal hold Padand, enter AFC Cup semis

East Bengal hold Padand, enter AFC Cup semis

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Kolkata's East Bengal scripted history of sorts when they secured a maiden berth in the AFC Cup semi-finals after holding Indonesia's Semen Padang 1-1, at the Agus Salim stadium in Padang, on Tuesday.