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Dance parties and bubbly! Biden supporters celebrate the win

Dance parties and bubbly! Biden supporters celebrate the win

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Dance parties, fireworks and high-fiving strangers were some of the scenes that America witnessed after media organisations declared that former United States Vice President Joe Biden beat President Donald Trump.

Indian rapped for groping women on plane

Indian rapped for groping women on plane

Rediff.com30 May 2007

The indictment charged that he was traveling on British Airways Flight Number 67 from London to Philadelphia when he assaulted and intimidated British Airways flight attendants and interfered with their duties.

Trump wins first legal battle in Pennsylvania

Trump wins first legal battle in Pennsylvania

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'Big legal win in Pennsylvania,' Trump said in a tweet soon after the court gave the ruling. Trump is currently leading in Pennsylvania, but his vote count has reduced considerably over the last one day.

Indian-origin woman found dead in US

Indian-origin woman found dead in US

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

A young Indian-origin mother of two, missing for several days in the US state of Pennsylvania, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a car and police want to question her boyfriend over her disappearance.

Comic legend Bill Cosby guilty of sexual abuse, gets up to 10 yrs in jail

Comic legend Bill Cosby guilty of sexual abuse, gets up to 10 yrs in jail

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Cosby's sentencing comes after a lengthy trial in which he faced accusations from former Temple University employee Andrea Constand and was found guilty.

Why the CH-47F Chinook gives Indian pilots a high

Why the CH-47F Chinook gives Indian pilots a high

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

The CH-47F version of the Chinook that India is buying from the United States is a high-tech marvel.

NBA roundup: Durant returns to lift Nets past Cavs

NBA roundup: Durant returns to lift Nets past Cavs

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Bucks hold moment of silence for Wisconsin parade attack victims.

US: Flight diverted after bomb scare

US: Flight diverted after bomb scare

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

The US Airways flight was diverted after a threatening note was found on board.

Little cheer for Mourinho with Liverpool defeat, Matic news

Little cheer for Mourinho with Liverpool defeat, Matic news

Rediff.com29 Jul 2018

Good news was in short supply for Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on Saturday as his side were thrashed 4-1 by Liverpool in the International Champions Cup and he confirmed Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic will miss the start of the season.

Flight delayed after passenger reports professor's equations as suspicious

Flight delayed after passenger reports professor's equations as suspicious

Rediff.com8 May 2016

American Airlines confirmed on Saturday that a 30-something woman expressed suspicions about Menzio. She said she was too ill to take the Air Wisconsin-operated flight 3950.

The desi who wants to be Munnabhai

The desi who wants to be Munnabhai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Meet Vignesh Selvakumaran, a bioengineering grad from the University of Pennsylvania who wants to be a doctor and believes that while medicine cannot heal every problem, listening to a patient's wishes and being compassionate can be just as effective.

US Prez polls: 10 crore Americans have already voted

US Prez polls: 10 crore Americans have already voted

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

An estimated 16 crore people casting their votes in a presidential election is a record in itself in terms of turnout after 1900, according to Michael P McDonald, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida, who leads the US Election Project that tracks early voting.

Drogba's MLS debut spoiled!

Drogba's MLS debut spoiled!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba made a tame Major League Soccer debut for Montreal Impact in their 1-0 home loss to Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

Comcast founder Ralph Roberts dies at 95

Comcast founder Ralph Roberts dies at 95

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Roberts died of natural causes in Philadelphia

The race to build world's tallest building

The race to build world's tallest building

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Will the next ambitious tower be a mile high?

Aus Open champ ready for career restart post COVID-19

Aus Open champ ready for career restart post COVID-19

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

Sofia Kenin lifted her first Grand Slam trophy in Melbourne at the start of the year and then added a WTA title in Lyon, days before the circuit came to a halt due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Venus rises to challenge

Venus rises to challenge

Rediff.com3 Nov 2004

Venus Williams swept past fellow American Lisa Raymond 6-2, 6-1 in Philadelphia on Tuesday.

Pfizer Covid vaccine gets US experts' nod

Pfizer Covid vaccine gets US experts' nod

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The Pfizer vaccine has already been approved for the public in the United Kingdom and, Canada.

Will you marry me? Romantic desi proposals

Will you marry me? Romantic desi proposals

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

To make you go 'Awww'

Frazier arrested on assault charge

Frazier arrested on assault charge

Rediff.com14 Feb 2004

The former world heavyweight boxing champion was led from a house in handcuffs and taken to police headquarters, the Philadelphia Inquirer newspaper reported.

Murder case: NRI loses US passport

Murder case: NRI loses US passport

Rediff.com16 Oct 2003

Trump digs in, claims election was 'stolen'

Trump digs in, claims election was 'stolen'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

His campaign has now established a "Election Defense Fund" to raise funds to fight the expensive legal battle in US courts that might end up in the US Supreme Court.

Will declare COVID plan on day 1 of presidency: Biden

Will declare COVID plan on day 1 of presidency: Biden

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

The 77-year-old Democratic leader urged people to vote out US President Donald Trump, saying it is time for Trump to pack his bags and go home.

Mexico beat Jamaica to claim CONCACAF Gold Cup

Mexico beat Jamaica to claim CONCACAF Gold Cup

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Clint Dempsey of the United States took the tournament's Golden Boot Award

REWIND: Top PHOTOS of the last 24 hours

REWIND: Top PHOTOS of the last 24 hours

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

A collection of some of the best photos from around the world in the last 24 hours

Pacers win eighth straight

Pacers win eighth straight

Rediff.com29 Nov 2003

Ron Artest and Jermaine O'Neal continued to sparkle as the Indiana Pacers thumped the Philadelphia 76ers 90-77 for their eighth straight win on Friday.

PHOTO: Modi's supporters protest against Wharton

PHOTO: Modi's supporters protest against Wharton

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Supporters of Narendra Modi held protests in Philadelphia to protest the decision of the Wharton India Economic Forum to withdraw its invitation to the controversial Gujarat chief minister.

Wharton and Modi: How political gamesmanship won

Wharton and Modi: How political gamesmanship won

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

'I agonise for these students that only desired to create a platform to discuss India's challenges and opportunities for growth. They shot themselves in the foot and the students and Wharton administration must learn the lessons of consequences even as they seek redemption that can be theirs with the right moves forward, argues Dr Aseem Shukla.

MLS PHOTOS: Kaka inspires Orlando to 4-0 thrashing of Galaxy

MLS PHOTOS: Kaka inspires Orlando to 4-0 thrashing of Galaxy

Rediff.com18 May 2015

LA Galaxy suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Major League Soccer newcomers Orlando City on Sunday.

Cavaliers, Pistons fire coaches, Collins resigns

Cavaliers, Pistons fire coaches, Collins resigns

Rediff.com19 Apr 2013

Pistons head coach Lawrence Frank joined Cleveland Cavaliers' Byron Scott and Philadelphia 76ers' Doug Collins on the unemployment line on Thursday, as heads continued to roll just hours after the NBA regular season concluded.

Media almost barred from covering Wharton India meet

Media almost barred from covering Wharton India meet

Rediff.com22 Mar 2013

Embroiled in controversy over cancelling its invitation to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, organisers of the annual Wharton India Economic Forum on Thursday announced that no media organisations would be allowed to cover the event except for TV Asia.The student-run WIEF did not give reasons for such an unprecedented decision, except for confirming that no media outlet would be allowed to cover the day-long event in Philadelphia on March 23.

Former heavyweight champion Frazier dies at 67

Former heavyweight champion Frazier dies at 67

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

Former heavyweight champion Joe Frazier, who earned boxing immortality after his three epic fights with Muhammad Ali, died on Monday at age 67, US media reported.

Young American voters hold key to White House

Young American voters hold key to White House

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

More than eight million young people who voted early or absentee in the 2020 elections.

Gautam Adani pulls out of Wharton India Economic Forum

Gautam Adani pulls out of Wharton India Economic Forum

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

A day before Narendra Modi's keynote address at the annual event was cancelled.

Hope dims for H-1B visa holders' spouses

Hope dims for H-1B visa holders' spouses

Rediff.com17 May 2013

India has no work visa similar to the H-1B, nor a reciprocal arrangement with the US. India does not provide employment authorisation to spouses of those who hold an Indian employment visa.

Obama's final push for Hillary: She's more qualified than me or Bill for the job

Obama's final push for Hillary: She's more qualified than me or Bill for the job

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

He said Trump is 'temperamentally unfit to be the Commander-in-Chief' and he lacks basic understanding of the world.

'Beacon of liberty' Ali honoured for civil rights work

'Beacon of liberty' Ali honoured for civil rights work

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

Heavyweight boxing legend Muhammad Ali was honoured on Thursday for his humanitarian efforts and civil rights work at an awards ceremony in Philadelphia.

Former Indian min's wife gets the 'SRK treatment'

Former Indian min's wife gets the 'SRK treatment'

Rediff.com15 May 2012

In an incident reminiscent of what happened to Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan recently, security officials at New York's JFK airport May 3 detained and questioned Usha Krishnakumar, he wife of former Indian minister S Krishnakumar.

Biden lauds Vanita Gupta as 'proud daughter' of Indian immigrants

Biden lauds Vanita Gupta as 'proud daughter' of Indian immigrants

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

"As associate attorney general, the number three job at the department, I nominate Vanita Gupta. A woman I've known for some time. One of the most respected civil rights lawyers in America," Biden told reporters in Wilmington, Delaware as he announced some of the key nominations in the Justice Department on Thursday.

REWIND: The best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

REWIND: The best PHOTOS in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com23 Oct 2010

We bring you a presentation of the best photos in the last 48 hours from around the world.