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Religious freedom as important as rights: Nikki Haley on India visit

Religious freedom as important as rights: Nikki Haley on India visit

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

Haley said her India visit aimed at solidifying partnership.

Why 'SanTina Slam' dream shattered on clay

Why 'SanTina Slam' dream shattered on clay

Rediff.com31 May 2016

For all their success together, the red dirt isn't Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis' most favourite surface.

Tulsi Gabbard announces 2020 presidential run to take on Trump

Tulsi Gabbard announces 2020 presidential run to take on Trump

Rediff.com12 Jan 2019

The Iraq war veteran has become the first-ever Hindu to be running for the presidency in the US.

So when will Tiger Woods return to PGA Tour?

So when will Tiger Woods return to PGA Tour?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

With Tiger Woods hitting golf balls at a juniors clinic in South Carolina earlier this week, media speculation has been mounting that the former world number one could make his PGA Tour return within the next month.

Donald Trump is on a roll... wins Nevada Caucus

Donald Trump is on a roll... wins Nevada Caucus

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

The 69-year-old billionaire reality TV star has now won three of the four early nominating states, after convincing wins in South Carolina and New Hampshire.

F-16 or Gripen E: What will Modi choose?

F-16 or Gripen E: What will Modi choose?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

'What's on offer for India is to establish a production line here that would be the world's only production line.'

Donald trumps Clinton in US presidential polls

Donald trumps Clinton in US presidential polls

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The billionaire businessman beat his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States.

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of colon cancer

Black Panther star Chadwick Boseman dies of colon cancer

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

In a statement posted on his official Twitter handle, the actor's family said he was diagnosed with the disease in 2016.

Obama's amazing grace: US president's emotional eulogy for church shooting victims

Obama's amazing grace: US president's emotional eulogy for church shooting victims

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

US President Barack Obama paid tribute to the victims of the Charleston shooting, saying the nation has been blind to the "mayhem" caused by gun violence.

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Third time lucky is an apt phrase to describe the remarkable rise of Joe Biden, a veteran in US politics for around five decades, from being one of the youngest senators in history to the oldest American president-to-be.

Lockheed Martin's F-16 or Saab's Gripen E: Which will be India's next fighter?

Lockheed Martin's F-16 or Saab's Gripen E: Which will be India's next fighter?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

With both aircraft likely to meet the IAF's performance requirements, the winning bid could be the one that offers the lowest cost and the best industrial proposal.

From 'likable enough' to lovefest: Obama and Clinton through the years

From 'likable enough' to lovefest: Obama and Clinton through the years

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Take a look back at the two politicos over the years.

Trump ordered killing of Iran Guards commander in Baghdad

Trump ordered killing of Iran Guards commander in Baghdad

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

General Soleimani headed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps's Quds Force and also served as Iran's pointman on Iraq.

Sports Shorts: US golfer Haas involved in car crash with actor Luke Wilson

Sports Shorts: US golfer Haas involved in car crash with actor Luke Wilson

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Haas, a six-time PGA Tour winner, was scheduled to play in the Genesis Open at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades that begins Thursday, but will withdraw to recover at his home in Greenville, South Carolina, his manager said.

Haley defends Trump travel ban, says it is meant to keep the country safe

Haley defends Trump travel ban, says it is meant to keep the country safe

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Haley said that she believes that legal immigration is the "fabric" of America, pointing out that she is the "proud daughter" of Indian immigrants.

A creepy US website is stalking 'Indian crowd'

A creepy US website is stalking 'Indian crowd'

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Amid attacks on Indian-origin people in the United States, an anti-immigration website has caused alarm among the community after featuring a video showing a man secretly filming Indian families at an Ohio park and commenting that the "Indian crowd" has "ravished the Mid-west".

Saso triumphs in playoff to win US Women's Open golf

Saso triumphs in playoff to win US Women's Open golf

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Yuka Saso battled back from a horrid start to best Japan's Nasa Hataoka in the third hole of a sudden death playoff to win the 76th US Women's Open golf championship at the Olympic Club in San Francisco on Sunday.

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'Cyrus was always very different. He would think before acting.'

How PV Sindhu is managing the pressure of Olympics

How PV Sindhu is managing the pressure of Olympics

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Sindhu has said while there will be a lot of expectations on her going into the Tokyo Olympics

2 US senators, former Trump aide test COVID positive; cases continue rise in White House

2 US senators, former Trump aide test COVID positive; cases continue rise in White House

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

Two United States Senators, a former adviser to US President Donald Trump, his campaign manager and three White House journalists have tested positive for COVID-19, joining several officials working at the presidential palace to have contracted the infection.

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Trump, 74, in his acceptance speech from the South Lawns of the White House amidst cheers from his supporters on Thursday night, said: "My fellow Americans, tonight, with a heart full of gratitude and boundless optimism, I proudly accept this nomination for President of the United States".

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

REWIND: TOP photos of the week that was

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 14 images.

Republican party re-nominates Trump as presidential candidate

Republican party re-nominates Trump as presidential candidate

Rediff.com25 Aug 2020

Trump, 74, who faces a formidable challenge from former Democratic vice president Joe Biden, 77, is scheduled to deliver his acceptance speech from the South Lawn of the White House on August 27.

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The US became the first country in the world to have more than one million cases of coronavirus. It accounts for nearly one-third of the 3.1 million cases globally.

A maniac with a gun, a life lost in vain

A maniac with a gun, a life lost in vain

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Robbed of prey as people fled, Omar Perez came marching back and shot bullet after bullet into Prudhvi Raj Kandepi's head, thus ensuring that a man he had never met before, known nothing of, would never get up again.

America in the Trump era: What desis must do

America in the Trump era: What desis must do

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

'For some South Asians, it may be tempting to think "I'm not Muslim, this doesn't really affect me".' 'But please know, it affects all of us,' says Arun Venugopal, a reporter at WNYC in New York.

Icing on the cake of a remarkable career: Thomas Kailath

Icing on the cake of a remarkable career: Thomas Kailath

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Professor Thomas Kailath was tickled that a phrase he had used -- that scientists are 'intrinsically hopeful' -- and which President Barack Obama had used thrice, had captured the people's imagination.

Attacks on Indians: This government can never keep silent, says Sushma

Attacks on Indians: This government can never keep silent, says Sushma

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The government has conveyed its "deep concern" to the US administration over attacks on Indians there, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said on Wednesday, asserting that the safety of Indian diaspora was a top priority.

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Amidst a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year.

I'm feeling great: Trump in 1st public event after COVID

I'm feeling great: Trump in 1st public event after COVID

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Hundreds of Republican supporters sporting light blue T-shirts and the familiar red MAGA (Make America Great Again) caps gathered at the South Lawns of the White House as the US president addressed them from his balcony in a campaign-style event.

US: Jay Chaudhuri to head $3 trillion pension funds group

US: Jay Chaudhuri to head $3 trillion pension funds group

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Jyoti 'Jay' Chaudhuri, general counsel and senior adviser to the state treasurer of the US state of North Carolina, was elected chairman of the board of the Council of Institutional Investors, last month.

PHOTOS: The week that was!

PHOTOS: The week that was!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Catch up on all the big news of the week gone by, in images.

Lee first deaf player to win an ATP main draw match; Murray loses

Lee first deaf player to win an ATP main draw match; Murray loses

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Diagnosed as deaf at the age of two, Lee Duck-hee cannot hear calls from the line judges or the umpire and relies on signals and gestures for the information.

Garcia snaps PGA Tour drought, qualifies for Ryder Cup

Garcia snaps PGA Tour drought, qualifies for Ryder Cup

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Sergio Garcia snapped a four-year PGA Tour title drought with victory at the rain-delayed Wyndham Championship in North Carolina on Monday that secured the Spaniard a spot on the European Ryder Cup team.

Former US First Lady Barbara Bush passes away

Former US First Lady Barbara Bush passes away

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

She is survived by her husband, ex-US Presdient George Herbert Walker Bush, five children -- including former President George W. Bush -- 17 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

PIX: What top models are up to this summer

PIX: What top models are up to this summer

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

A round-up of all the action from the lives of international models.

Indians in America are victims, not targets

Indians in America are victims, not targets

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Three hate crimes have deepened the fear among South Asians that Trump's rhetoric encouraged violence against them, but there is no evidence that Indians have been specifically targeted, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'Samosa Caucus' fails to increase strength in US midterm

'Samosa Caucus' fails to increase strength in US midterm

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

None of the more than half a dozen new Indian Americans candidates, many of whom caught national attention by giving tough fight to their opponents and out raising them in the fund raisers, could make it to the House of Representatives.

Modi is a rock star, cheers MSG

Modi is a rock star, cheers MSG

Rediff.com28 Sep 2014

Hours before Narendra Modi takes the stage at Madison Square Garden, fans thronged in thousands to the venue to catch their seats at the arena.

Quarantine reduced, Srikanth resumes training

Quarantine reduced, Srikanth resumes training

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The other Indian shuttlers who participated in the singles events of the Super 1000 tournament have already left Thailand while the doubles players will fly out on Monday.