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How hackers can snoop on private web sessions too

How hackers can snoop on private web sessions too

Rediff.com26 Jul 2010

Most web browsers offer a private mode, intended to leave no trace of surfing history on the computer.

PHOTOS: US President's $223 mn 'doomsday plane'

PHOTOS: US President's $223 mn 'doomsday plane'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2011

The 'doomsday plane' was mobilised in the tumultuous hours after planes crashed into the World Trade Centre, the Pentagon and Pennsylvania on 9/11.

'Why can't Indians borrow to get educated?'

'Why can't Indians borrow to get educated?'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

According to the author, lecturer and thinker, Lord Meghnad Desai, the Indian education system does not encourage thinking out of the box.

Trump to get his military parade, but no tanks involved

Trump to get his military parade, but no tanks involved

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

The parade is to take place in November, most likely on Veterans Day (November 11).

How India can woo firms leaving China

How India can woo firms leaving China

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Nomura Group Study found that in 2019, out of the fifty-six companies which shifted their production out of China, only three of these invested in India; while 26 went to Vietnam, 11 to Taiwan, and 08 to Thailand. In April 2020, Nikkei noted that out of the 1,000 firms which were planning to leave China and invest in Asian countries, only 300 of them were seriously thinking of investing in India.

Nana Patekar takes over Philadelphia

Nana Patekar takes over Philadelphia

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

Brihan Maharashtra Mandal convention in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, held over the extended July 4th weekend, had something for everyone

US : 'Jihad Jane' pleads not guilty to terror plot

US : 'Jihad Jane' pleads not guilty to terror plot

Rediff.com19 Mar 2010

Colleen R LaRose alias Fatima LaRose, a 46-year-old Pennsylvania resident, was arrested in October last year and charged on four counts -- conspiracy to provide support to terrorists, attempting murder in a foreign country, indulging in identity thefts and making false statements. The five-minute hearing provided the first public glimpse of LaRose since she was accused of plotting to kill Swedish-cartoonist Lars Vilks for a blasphemous cartoon of Prophet Mohammed.

Ranbaxy faces more trouble in US

Ranbaxy faces more trouble in US

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

In addition to the US drug regulator, Food and Drug Administration, and rival pharma majors that appear keen to launch litigation against Indian company Ranbaxy, a US citizen has joined the bandwagon by filing a case in the world's biggest drug market.

Govt gifts $2 mn to US university's India centre

Govt gifts $2 mn to US university's India centre

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

In an unprecedented act of philanthropy to an American academic institution, the Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs has given a $2 million grant to the University of Pennsylvania's Centere for the Advanced Study of India, headed by Devesh Kapur, to support its research on international migration from India.This is the first time the ministry has ever awarded an empirical research grant of this magnitude to an academic institution outside India.

5 tips to improve your mental health in 2020

5 tips to improve your mental health in 2020

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

Studies have shown that placing others ' well-being ahead of ourselves without expectations or altruistic behaviour, stimulates brain reward centres.

Mamata plans a surprise gift for Obama

Mamata plans a surprise gift for Obama

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Union Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee, say sources, plans to close deals, which would create jobs either in Erie, Pennsylvania or in LaGrange in Obama's home state of Illinois.

Ekal collects $ 420,000 for tribal schools

Ekal collects $ 420,000 for tribal schools

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Ekal Vidyalaya, a charitable trust engaged in one of the largest non-formal, basic education projects for underprivileged children in rural India, raised close to half a million dollars last month during five charity shows in the mid-Atlantic region including New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Delaware.

When White House swayed to 'bhangra' beats

When White House swayed to 'bhangra' beats

Rediff.com25 May 2010

On Monday, the White House witnessed a reception to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which was marked by the rhythms of bhangra music mixed by the effervescent DJ Rekha (Malhotra).In his welcoming remarks, President Obama said to loud applause and to peals of laughter, "I want to thank DJ Rekha who's been spinning a little East Room Bhangra for everybody -- mixing a hip-hop beat with the sounds of her heritage; making a uniquely American sound."

We chose to leave darkness behind and step into the light

We chose to leave darkness behind and step into the light

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

We cannot simply bhangra off into the sunset. But we should take a moment to celebrate. A long, historic, poignant moment. This election is a Big. Freaking. Deal. For our country, our futures, our children, our spirits, notes Pia Padukone.

Clinton leads Trump by 4 points in latest poll

Clinton leads Trump by 4 points in latest poll

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Likely voters who watched the first presidential debate are twice as likely to say the debate made them think better of Clinton than worse.

'The biggest winners are Indian Americans'

'The biggest winners are Indian Americans'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'This year felt different -- and was different.' 'For the first time, the Indian American voter seemed to matter.'

American woman murdered in Jodhpur, son detained

American woman murdered in Jodhpur, son detained

Rediff.com14 Aug 2010

A 50-year-old American woman was on Friday found murdered with her throat slit near a resort in Osian village in the district and police have detained her son for questioning.

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Kamala Harris is now the first woman, the first Black American and the first Asian American to hold the country's second highest office, and is now in a strong position to run for the top job four years from now.

Mallika Dutt's Breakthrough wins major prize

Mallika Dutt's Breakthrough wins major prize

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The organization headed by Mallika Dutt, its founder and president, received $125,000 (Rs 75 lakh) and an official recognition at an award ceremony on April 24 at the University of Pennsylvania.

Pradeep Khosla reappointed Carnegie dean

Pradeep Khosla reappointed Carnegie dean

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Under Khosla, an Indian Institute of Technology-Kharagpur alumnus who did his MS and PhD from Carnegie Mellon, there has been a 25 per cent increase in the number of PhD students there, and an increase of more than 50 per cent in the number of graduate students who were women or underrepresented minorities.

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

US Elections 2020: All you need to know

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

With just hours to go before the United States presidential election all eyes are turning stateside as Donald Trump seeks a second term in the White House and Democratic candidate Joe Biden campaigns to become America's 46th president. If you're struggling to wrap your head around the presidential election and how it compares to India, which competing parties will be vying for the White House, and how a winner is selected, scroll on for a comprehensive guide that details all there is to know about the upcoming elections.

Anna Hazare to lead Independence Day parade in New York

Anna Hazare to lead Independence Day parade in New York

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Indian Americans in Boston are preparing to throw a red-carpet welcome to anti-corruption crusader Annn Hazare, during his two-week visit to the United States, a kind of welcome, which has not been seen for a non-politician from India in recent times.

Woods to compete in Players C'ship, AT&T National

Woods to compete in Players C'ship, AT&T National

Rediff.com22 Apr 2010

Tiger Woods will play in the May 6 to May 9 Players Championship in Florida and the July 1-4 AT&T National in Pennsylvania, the American World No 1 said on Wednesday.

American bikes 3,831 miles,raises $14,500 for kids

American bikes 3,831 miles,raises $14,500 for kids

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Lauren Brown, who was born in Meadville, Pennsylvania, taught chemistry at the Methodist Rural School in Zahirabad in Andhra Pradesh's Medak district from 1964 to 1967 while serving in the Peace Corps in India.

RIL buys gas assets in US for $1.7 billion

RIL buys gas assets in US for $1.7 billion

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

Reliance Industries will invest $1.7 billion in a project in the United States for extracting gas from shale, a sedimentary rock, in joint venture with Atlas Energy Inc.

Harry Potter and the President!

Harry Potter and the President!

Rediff.com6 Apr 2010

The annual White House Easter Egg Roll has become an iconic cultural event in America. This year's event, held April 5, was no different, and featured a very special guest for all the kids -- Harry Potter author JK Rowling!

'No military solution to the Kashmir imbroglio'

'No military solution to the Kashmir imbroglio'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

United States Congressman Joseph Pitts, a seven-term Republican representing Pennsylvania, has declared that there can be no military solution to the Kashmir imbroglio, and called on President Barack Obama to keep his campaign pledge to help resolve this dispute between India and Pakistan.

PM to leave for Washington on Nov 21

PM to leave for Washington on Nov 21

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is leaving for a nine-day long tour on November 21.Dr Singh will take a break in Geneva before reaching Washington on the evening of November 22. He, along with his wife Gursharan Kaur, will stay at the luxurious and heritage Hotel Willard Inter Continental. The hotel is located at 1401, Pennsylvania Avenue, just two blocks away from the White House.

Community could cast deciding vote in US poll

Community could cast deciding vote in US poll

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

The Indian-American community, always considered numerically significant to impact a national election, could this year finally have its defining moment. "This year's Presidential election is likely to be determined by small margins in a handful of states with significant enough Indian-American populations -- states like Virginia, Pennsylvania, Michigan and Ohio," points out Toby Chaudhury, communications director for Campaign for America's Future.

North America's biggest Krishna temple just got holier

North America's biggest Krishna temple just got holier

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

The Guruvaayoorappan temple in Morganville, New Jersey, which is the biggest of its kind in North America, has now turned into a Vrindavan of sorts with the grand opening of a cow sanctuary On the premises.

Cannot accept emission-reduction targets: India

Cannot accept emission-reduction targets: India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Shyam Saran, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's special envoy on climate change, who is in Pittsburgh, declared several times why India can not accept any legal or quantifiable limits to carbon emissions. There are many social issues in India, he had explained.

16 US Attorney Generals challenge Trump's immigration ban

16 US Attorney Generals challenge Trump's immigration ban

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The Attorney Generals from Pennsylvania, New York, California, Illinois said the executive order signed by the US president is "discriminatory", "unconstitutional and un-American".

Root out all terrorists, US Senate tells Pakistan

Root out all terrorists, US Senate tells Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

The US Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senators Bob Casey, Pennsylvania Democrat and George Voinovich, Ohio Republican -- both members of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee -- condemning the terrorists attacks in Mumbai and applauding India's restraint so far as it investigates the attacks.

India not in same league as US, China: Analyst

India not in same league as US, China: Analyst

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Bharat Karnad said except for nuclear weapons, "Without indigenous production of its own weapons, a great power cannot have security," and said, "The armed services of India is remiss in not promoting and assisting the production of indigenous equipment."

US bank to invest $51 mn in India's Religare

US bank to invest $51 mn in India's Religare

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Pennsylvania-based Customers will buy shares worth $22 million from the founders.

Indian-origin teen held for plotting murder of New York cops

Indian-origin teen held for plotting murder of New York cops

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Ranbir Singh Shergill, 18, was arrested this weekend and has been ordered held.

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

In a policy paper submitted to US Senators, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) said the excessive delays in the processing of permanent residency applications due to country-wise quota contributed to America's loss of revenue, market leadership and competitive edge.

Over 1,000 deaths and 65,000 COVID-19 cases in US

Over 1,000 deaths and 65,000 COVID-19 cases in US

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

In addition to declaring a national emergency, US President Trump has approved major disaster declarations for New York, California, Washington, Iowa, Louisiana, North Carolina, Texas and Florida.

'Fiscal deficit higher than 6% of GDP? Imprudent'

'Fiscal deficit higher than 6% of GDP? Imprudent'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

In an interview with Business Standard's Sapna Dogra Singh and John Samuel Raja D, C Rangarajan says there are some encouraging signs in the economy, but the real recovery will come only in 2010-11.

US polls: Clinton lead reduced to half nationally

US polls: Clinton lead reduced to half nationally

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

However, the 68-year-old leader continues to maintain lead in some of the key battle ground states, other polls said.