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4 Indian-Americans win state, local elections in US

4 Indian-Americans win state, local elections in US

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Indian-American Ghazala Hashmi, a former community college professor, created history by becoming the first Muslim woman to be elected to the Virginia State Senate.

Indian-origin ex-JPMorgan analyst charged with insider trading

Indian-origin ex-JPMorgan analyst charged with insider trading

Rediff.com26 Aug 2015

Ashish Aggarwal of San Francisco and two others have surrendered.

India-born US judge will decide antitrust case against Google

India-born US judge will decide antitrust case against Google

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

India-born US district judge Amit Mehta, an Obama appointee, has been assigned the justice department's crucial lawsuit against internet search giant Google.

Trump calls protests against him 'Very Unfair'

Trump calls protests against him 'Very Unfair'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Fresh protests erupted in several United States cities for a second night as coast to coast demonstrations witnessed thousands of people filling the streets, including at the White House and outside Trump's properties.

Toolkit row: Twitter calls out intimidation by police

Toolkit row: Twitter calls out intimidation by police

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Twitter said it will continue to be strictly guided by principles of transparency, a commitment to empowering every voice on the service, and protecting freedom of expression and privacy under the rule of law.

Trump makes vandalising monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

Trump makes vandalising monuments punishable offence with up to 10 yrs jail

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The order comes in the wake of rioters defacing and destroying historical sites, monuments and statues in the country as violence erupted following the brutal custodial death of African-American George Floyd on May 25.

National Geographic wants you to visit Hyderabad!

National Geographic wants you to visit Hyderabad!

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The National Geographic Traveler magazine has released its go-now destinations for 2015. And apna Hyderabad is on it!

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Uber needs to ensure passengers safety, says Yahoo chief

Uber needs to ensure passengers safety, says Yahoo chief

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Uber is present in over 250 cities in 50 countries.

Will Trump free these 52 Indians?

Will Trump free these 52 Indians?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'Through a translator, I was able to speak with several of the detainees from India who are seeking asylum.' 'I was saddened to hear the detainees tell us that they are being confined in their cells for up to 22 to 23 hours a day.' 52 Indian are among the 121 asylum-seekers held in an Oregon prison. Rediff.com Senior Contributor Pottayil Rajendran reports from New York on the case that is making headlines in America, India, indeed around the world.

Kamala Harris: The World's Top Thinker

Kamala Harris: The World's Top Thinker

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Kamala Harris could be US President in 2020. These badass moments show us why.

Meet MacArthur Genius Sujatha Baliga

Meet MacArthur Genius Sujatha Baliga

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Sujatha Baliga won America's most prestigious fellowship for her work on the journey to forgiveness and restorative justice.