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The Indian Techie Who Broke The Internet

The Indian Techie Who Broke The Internet

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Indian engineer Soham Parekh, who was caught juggling multiple full-time Silicon Valley jobs, sparked both a viral meme storm and a fierce debate on remote work, ethics and startup hiring processes.

Can Tharoor & Co Win The Americans Over?

Can Tharoor & Co Win The Americans Over?

Rediff.com26 May 2025

A cross-party delegation led by Congress MP Dr Shashi Tharoor is visiting key American nations to rally global support for India's counter-terror stance under Operation Sindoor, spotlighting regional stability and Pakistan-backed cross-border threats.

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of United States Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee.

US consulate grants visa to family of injured Indian student

US consulate grants visa to family of injured Indian student

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The US consulate in Mumbai has granted visas to the family members of Indian student Neelam Shinde, who suffered serious injuries in a road accident in California and is undergoing treatment. Shinde, who hails from Satara in Maharashtra and is studying in the United States, is still in a coma at a hospital in San Francisco, but her condition has slightly improved. The Ministry of External Affairs had taken up the family's request for an urgent visa with the US authorities.

Mike Tyson involved in altercation on plane

Mike Tyson involved in altercation on plane

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

Mike Tyson was involved in a scuffle with another passenger on an airplane at San Francisco International Airport on Wednesday.

Would like to see action, India tells UK, US on Khalistan attacks on missions

Would like to see action, India tells UK, US on Khalistan attacks on missions

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

India would like to see action, more than just assurance, the ministry of external affairs said on the vandalism of Indian missions in various countries by Khalistanis, adding that he hoped that foreign governments will act against and prosecute those involved.

All-women AI crew successfully lands in Bengaluru

All-women AI crew successfully lands in Bengaluru

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

As AI-176 landed at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru and the crew members walked to the lounge, a huge crowd of people gave a rousing reception for scripting history with the about 17-hour journey, the longest flight by the national carrier or any other airline in the country.

'People Know Gandhi As Villain Or Hero'

'People Know Gandhi As Villain Or Hero'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'They are clueless about the man on the currency notes.' 'They have been fed with WhatsApp forwards, so either Gandhi is vilified or deified. There's nothing in between.'

Nara Lokesh pitches Vizag to Google for setting up data centre

Nara Lokesh pitches Vizag to Google for setting up data centre

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Andhra Pradesh's IT and Electronics Minister Nara Lokesh has pitched port city of Vizag in his state for setting up a data centre to Google Cloud CEO, saying the new government in the state has taken various initiatives for supporting industry that will help it transform into a cloud infrastructure hub. The state is focused on setting up data centres in Visakhapatnam and the minister invited Google Cloud to establish its data centre in the port city.

Iconic Golden Gate Bridge turns 75

Iconic Golden Gate Bridge turns 75

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

It is one of the most internationally recognised symbols.

Heart-broken, traumatised by attack on husband: Nancy Pelosi

Heart-broken, traumatised by attack on husband: Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

The attacker was a male assailant who also tried to tie up Pelosi's husband as he was waiting for Nancy to arrive home.

US Farm Distress Real Reason For Trump's Tariff Tantrums

US Farm Distress Real Reason For Trump's Tariff Tantrums

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'What the US appears to be doing is to force India to be "the buyer of last resort", on whom their products can be dumped, 1.4 billion people have to eat something, so why not eat American corn?' 'What is exercising the Trump lot is the fact that most of the farms are in solidly Republican Midwestern states: Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

Tahawwur Rana moves US Supreme Court against extradition

Tahawwur Rana moves US Supreme Court against extradition

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

In a long battle, this is Rana's last legal chance not to be extradited to India.

At 12, Zakir Hussain got Rs 5 for first tabla show

At 12, Zakir Hussain got Rs 5 for first tabla show

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Eight years ago, tabla maestro Zakir Hussain had narrated how his father Alla Rakha had welcomed him into this world by putting the musical instrument's rhythms into his ears when asked to recite prayers.

'Free speech doesn't mean...': US lawmakers condemn attack on Indian embassy

'Free speech doesn't mean...': US lawmakers condemn attack on Indian embassy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

They also slammed the "violent rhetoric" against India's Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu and said free speech does not mean a license to incite violence or vandalise property.

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Sitharaman asks fintechs to strengthen risk management to check AI misuse

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked fintech firms to focus on risk management at a time when criminals are using AI to mimic voices, clone identities and create lifelike videos to manipulate people.

Cummins signs with Major League Cricket franchise

Cummins signs with Major League Cricket franchise

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

Cummins is one of cricket's most recognised players as a top performer in all three formats (test, one day and T20) who led Australia to the test and one-day world championships last year.

US SC clears 26/11 terror attack convict Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India

US SC clears 26/11 terror attack convict Tahawwur Rana's extradition to India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

This was Rana's last legal chance not to be extradited to India. Earlier, he lost a legal battle in several federal courts, including the US Court of Appeals for the North Circuit in San Francisco.

NIA to probe into attacks on Indian missions in US, Canada

NIA to probe into attacks on Indian missions in US, Canada

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

A group of pro-Khalistan protesters had attacked and damaged the Indian Consulate in San Francisco. Raising slogans, the protesters broke open the makeshift security barriers installed by the city police and put up two so-called Khalistani flags inside the Consulate premises. Two consulate personnel soon removed these flags.

'This Government Likes Parsis'

'This Government Likes Parsis'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'Parsis are inclined towards people who work for the welfare of others.'

#ComicCon: When superheroes landed in San Diego

#ComicCon: When superheroes landed in San Diego

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

The best-costumed attendees at the annual Comic-Con gathering in San Diego.

Crash Puts Spotlight On DGCA Warnings To Air India

Crash Puts Spotlight On DGCA Warnings To Air India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

The DGCA has issued multiple fines and warnings to Air India over the past three years, flagging serious concerns in flight operations, cockpit discipline, and internal accountability.

Hindu temple in US defaced with anti-India graffiti

Hindu temple in US defaced with anti-India graffiti

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The City of Newark Police Department in Newark, Newark, California told PTI in an emailed statement that on Friday at approximately 8.35 am, they received a report of graffiti at the Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Hindu Temple.

He made 'innumerable' tablas for the Ustad

He made 'innumerable' tablas for the Ustad

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Speaking from his workshop at Kanjurmarg in Mumbai, Vhatkar said he last met the 73-year-old tabla maestro in August this year in Mumbai.

Biden likely to urge Xi to stop wars in Gaza, Ukraine

Biden likely to urge Xi to stop wars in Gaza, Ukraine

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

As United States President Joe Biden prepares for a rare summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, the ongoing wars in Ukraine and between Israel and Hamas set the stage for high-stakes discussions, CNN reported on Tuesday.

Forest rights activist Alok Shukla gets 'Green Nobel'

Forest rights activist Alok Shukla gets 'Green Nobel'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Forest and tribal rights activist Alok Shukla will on Friday receive the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize -- 2024 for successfully leading a community campaign that saved 4.45 lakh acres of biodiversity-rich forests from 21 planned coal mines in Chhattisgarh.

Kamala Harris: 'Female Obama' who didn't make it to White House

Kamala Harris: 'Female Obama' who didn't make it to White House

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Kamala's role as vice president was more than just symbolic. Unlike her predecessors, she wielded considerable power during Biden's presidency.

'This Year, We Will Commence Full Refit Of B787s'

'This Year, We Will Commence Full Refit Of B787s'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'That refresh programme -- because they are big aircraft and we cannot ground them all at the same time -- will last well into 2027.'

Khazima Basha, Queen Of The Carrom Board

Khazima Basha, Queen Of The Carrom Board

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

The 18 year old from an impoverished family in Chennai won the Carrom World Cup, but the title has not changed either her or her father, an autorickshaw driver.

Chess: Erigaisi posts first win; Praggnanandhaa loses

Chess: Erigaisi posts first win; Praggnanandhaa loses

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa has 4 points and is sixth, while Arjun Erigaisi (3 points) is seventh.

Indian consulate caught dumping visa applications

Indian consulate caught dumping visa applications

Rediff.com3 Feb 2007

Brown, a former governor of California and a good friend of the Indian community, termed it as shocking and unacceptable.

Sundar Pichai's Future-Proof Career Tips

Sundar Pichai's Future-Proof Career Tips

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'Skills like critical thinking, empathy, storytelling, team management and ethical judgment will grow in value even as AI continues to master logical tasks,' says Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai.

PIX: Kansas City end 50-year Super Bowl drought

PIX: Kansas City end 50-year Super Bowl drought

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

The Kansas City Chiefs ended a half-century Super Bowl drought with a dramatic 31-20 comeback win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday to write a breathtaking finish to the National Football League's 100th season. With the Chiefs trailing 20-10 in the fourth quarter, quarterback Patrick Mahomes engineered three touchdown drives in just over five minutes, hitting Travis Kelce and Damien Williams with short touchdown passes to take the lead.

Rahul Gandhi gets new passport, to travel to US on Monday

Rahul Gandhi gets new passport, to travel to US on Monday

Rediff.com28 May 2023

Rahul Gandhi was disqualified as an MP following his conviction and two-year sentence by a Gujarat court in a defamation case over his Modi surname remark.

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

USA's MLC to create seismic shifts in world cricket

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

The IPL franchises are now expanding their bouquet of teams across leagues in the West Indies, UAE, South Africa and now the US is another untapped market that wasn't explored despite the Asian diaspora craving for some cricket.

A Dirge for New Orleans?

A Dirge for New Orleans?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2005

OpenAI Plans for India Data Center

OpenAI Plans for India Data Center

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

'It may take some time for them to get down to the details, such as the location and capacity.'

X users face hour-long outage; services restored now

X users face hour-long outage; services restored now

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The services were back and posts became visible after sometime, but some users were unable to see several of their posts in recent past on the platform, formerly known as Twitter.

India, US ink pact to boost cooperation among startups, promote innovation

India, US ink pact to boost cooperation among startups, promote innovation

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

India and the US have signed an agreement to promote innovation through increasing cooperation among startups, address regulatory hurdles and share best practices on fundraising by entrepreneurs, an official statement said on Wednesday. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) on enhancing innovation ecosystems through an innovation handshake under the framework of India-US Commercial Dialogue was signed on November 14 in San Francisco. Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal is in San Francisco.

Modi to speak at Stanford, visit Silicon Valley in September end

Modi to speak at Stanford, visit Silicon Valley in September end

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a high-level summit on sustainable development hosted by the United Nations on September 25 and will also travel to San Francisco during his United States visit, becoming the fourth Indian premier to visit America's West Coast.