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India Needs More Minds Like Suhas & Anjan

India Needs More Minds Like Suhas & Anjan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

These are 'hidden champions' of strategic research and innovation. They are worthy of emulation within Indian industry, and maybe even a Padma!, notes R Gopalakrishnan.

No hard feelings: Trump accepts Elon Musk's apology

No hard feelings: Trump accepts Elon Musk's apology

Rediff.com12 Jun 2025

United States President Donald Trump has said that it was 'very nice' of Elon Musk to apologise after billionaire entreprenuer admitted he had gone 'too far' in his personal attacks during a public fallout between the two men last week.

Tesla Hits Indian Roads But Misses Mass Appeal

Tesla Hits Indian Roads But Misses Mass Appeal

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Analysts believe Tesla will first focus on building the Model Y brand before expanding -- both in terms of volume and models.

From IIT-Delhi To Sugar Land City Council

From IIT-Delhi To Sugar Land City Council

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

'A large part of my effort will be solving issues for the whole of Sugar Land, all communities, all populations.'

India Again! Faizan Zaki Wins Spelling Bee

India Again! Faizan Zaki Wins Spelling Bee

Rediff.com30 May 2025

When it came to the final word -- 'eclaircissement' -- Faizan Zaki spelled it correctly without asking a single question.

This Is Where The Texas Killer Lived

This Is Where The Texas Killer Lived

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The police cordon off the Uvalde, Texas, home of 18-year-old Salvador Ramos, who killed 19 children aged between 7 and 10 years old and 2 adults at the Robb Elementary School.

Indian charged with sexual assault on US flight

Indian charged with sexual assault on US flight

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

A 36-year-old Indian-origin man, Bhaveshkumar Dahyabhai Shukla, has been charged with sexually assaulting a fellow passenger on a flight from Montana to Texas. Shukla faces two years of imprisonment, a USD 250,000 fine, and at least five years of supervised release if convicted.

'Hate Never Made America Great'

'Hate Never Made America Great'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Even though it was a bitterly cold day, Americans gathered for a National Day of Protest on Presidents' Day to make their anger known at the bizarre nexus between the 47th president of the United States and the richest man in the world.

Will A Desi Kid Win US Spelling Bee Again?

Will A Desi Kid Win US Spelling Bee Again?

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is taking place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center Hotel in National Harbor, Maryland, outside Washington DC, turns a hundred years old.

Beginning Of The End For Trump?

Beginning Of The End For Trump?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Unless Donald Trump takes a major U turn, this is possibly the beginning of the end for Trumpian politics, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd). Unless President Trump takes a major U turn, this is possibly the 'beginning of the end' for Trumpian politics driven by TV trp's, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

42 migrants found dead inside truck in Texas

42 migrants found dead inside truck in Texas

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

At least 42 people were found dead inside tractor-trailer rig containing suspected migrants on Monday (local time) in San Antonio, Texas.

NBA Coach Weeps Over Texas School Killings

NBA Coach Weeps Over Texas School Killings

Rediff.com25 May 2022

'I ask you senators who refuse to do anything about the violence... are you going to put your own power ahead of the lives of children?'

Want To Study BPharm, Engineering In Europe?

Want To Study BPharm, Engineering In Europe?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani offers guidance about the best courses and colleges for an international education.

PIX: Marc Marquez wins Americas GP sprint, stays undefeated

PIX: Marc Marquez wins Americas GP sprint, stays undefeated

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Ducati's Marc Marquez maintained his perfect start to the 2025 MotoGP season when the polesitter won the Americas Grand Prix sprint on Saturday to remain undefeated and extend his lead in the championship.

Watch Salman's Sikandar On OTT

Watch Salman's Sikandar On OTT

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Salman, Sirens, Seoul sisters, the OTT menu this week is as diverse as it gets.

Texas School Killings: Grief And Tears

Texas School Killings: Grief And Tears

Rediff.com25 May 2022

In one of the worst school shootings in American history, an 18-year-old killer murdered 19 children, aged between 7 and 10 years, and two adults at an elementary school in Texas.

No tariffs, no US sales: Trump's warning to Apple on India production

No tariffs, no US sales: Trump's warning to Apple on India production

Rediff.com24 May 2025

US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs on Apple products if the tech giant does not shift iPhone production from India to the United States. Trump said he expects iPhones sold in the US to be manufactured in America and not India, or anyplace else. He also said that he had a "little problem" with Apple CEO Tim Cook for building manufacturing facilities in India. Cook had previously said that the majority of iPhones sold in the US would have India as their country of origin. Experts say that shifting production to the US would be more expensive than assembling iPhones in India.

Oil: India to save Rs 1.8 lakh cr on import bill

Oil: India to save Rs 1.8 lakh cr on import bill

Rediff.com7 May 2025

India, the world's third largest oil importing and consuming nation, is likely to save as much as Rs 1.8 lakh crore on import of crude oil and LNG if the trend of softening international energy rates continues, Icra said Wednesday. India, which meets over 85 per cent of its crude oil needs through imports, spent $242.4 billion on buying crude from overseas in the fiscal year ended March 31, 2025.

Thousands Protest Against Trump In US

Thousands Protest Against Trump In US

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

On Wednesday, protests erupted across the United States in response to President Donald Trump's recent actions.

4 Indian-American women racially abused in Texas, told to 'go back'

4 Indian-American women racially abused in Texas, told to 'go back'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Four Indian-American women have been racially abused and smacked by a Mexican-American woman in the United States state of Texas who hurled racist slurs at them that they are 'ruining' America and should 'go back to India'.

Are You Dying For Sex?

Are You Dying For Sex?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Horrors of the mind and modern technology rock the OTT this week.

US: Pro-Palestinian protest leader taken away in handcuffs

US: Pro-Palestinian protest leader taken away in handcuffs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Immigration officials on Monday detained Mohsen Mahdawi, an organiser of pro-Palestinian protests last year at Columbia University, after he arrived at the Vermont immigration office, hoping to begin the final step to becoming a US citizen, CNN reported.

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

The reality is that far from being friendless, India is better positioned in the world than at any point post-Cold War, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

New US Visa Policy: No Impact On H1-Bs

New US Visa Policy: No Impact On H1-Bs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2025

'Of course, people will have to carry documents all the time. There is overall uncertainty in living in the US.'

Texas school shooting: Biden blames gun lobby, seeks control measures

Texas school shooting: Biden blames gun lobby, seeks control measures

Rediff.com25 May 2022

President Joe Biden asked Americans to stand up to the gun lobby and urged the members of the Congress for an immediate gun control legislation.

The Children Who Died In Texas

The Children Who Died In Texas

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Texans pray and hold a vigil a day after a teenager murdered 19 children and two teachers at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

Tushar Shah To Travel to Space On Tue

Tushar Shah To Travel to Space On Tue

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Blue Origin's 10th human flight, NS-30, will lift off from Launch Site in West Texas on Tuesday, February 25.

Australian Open: Hady Habib Creates History

Australian Open: Hady Habib Creates History

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Hady Habib is the first man representing Lebanon to win a singles main draw match at a Grand Slam in the professional era.

Trump rejects gun control calls after Texas shooting

Trump rejects gun control calls after Texas shooting

Rediff.com28 May 2022

'Every time a disturbed or demented person commits such a hideous crime, there's always a grotesque effort by some in our society to use the suffering of others to advance their own extreme political agenda'

What Was Melania Doing On Capitol Hill?

What Was Melania Doing On Capitol Hill?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The first lady met 'members of Congress on a bill could speed the removal of intimate imagery posted online without an individual's consent, or revenge porn,' Associated Press reported.

India could double US energy purchases this year to offset tariff threat

India could double US energy purchases this year to offset tariff threat

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

India's purchase of US crude oil has picked up in 2025 and could easily double their previous levels, government officials said on Wednesday. The surge comes in the wake of the then-incoming Donald Trump administration's announcement that it would consider hiking tariffs on a reciprocal basis, and pushed some countries, especially those with large trade surpluses with the US, to buy more of its energy.

'Elon Musk was fascinated about Kumbh Mela'

'Elon Musk was fascinated about Kumbh Mela'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2025

Musk said on Friday that he believes India-US ties are "trending positive" and that he favours an enhanced trade partnership between the two nations.

TCS expands operations in Texas, hires over 200 people

TCS expands operations in Texas, hires over 200 people

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Thursday said it plans to invest more than $100 million in Austin and hire 1,000 new employees across Texas. TCS has expanded its business operations in Austin, Texas with the construction of a new facility, doubling its presence to more than 400 professionals in the city and adding to its over 5,500 employees across the state, TCS said in a statement. The new facility will officially open in late December 2020 and have space for 367 employees, it added.

Tech firms line up for Rs 23K crore PLI jackpot

Tech firms line up for Rs 23K crore PLI jackpot

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Leading home-grown companies - Dixon Technologies (India), Amber Enterprises India, Tata Electronics, Chennai-based Munoth Industries, and Murugappa Group - along with global majors such as Japan's TDK Corporation, Taiwan's Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), Austria's AT&S Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG (AT&S AG), and Japan's Murata Manufacturing Co, among others, have expressed initial interest in participating in the Rs 22,919 crore production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme cleared by the Union Cabinet, according to those privy to stakeholder discussions with the government.

Alcaraz battles past Dutch wild card in first round

Alcaraz battles past Dutch wild card in first round

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

No. 1 seed Carlos Alcaraz of Spain was pushed to three sets before finishing off Dutch wild card Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round of the ABN AMRO Open.

Why I Love Warren Buffet. It's Not What You Think

Why I Love Warren Buffet. It's Not What You Think

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'He has been one of the clearest thinkers in the history of business.'

Get ready to be fired if.....: Elon Musk's ultimatum to federal staffers

Get ready to be fired if.....: Elon Musk's ultimatum to federal staffers

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

The email came from the Office of Personnel Management's new HR email address but had no signature. The subject line reads: "What did you do last week?"

Texas school shooting: Murray likens own experience with survivor

Texas school shooting: Murray likens own experience with survivor

Rediff.com31 May 2022

'I experienced a similar thing when I was at Dunblane, a teacher coming out and waving all of the children under tables and telling them to go and hide. And it was a kid telling exactly the same story about how she survived it.'

India's Lahiri hopes to build on strong finish in Texas

India's Lahiri hopes to build on strong finish in Texas

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The 33-year-old finished eight strokes behind winner Jordan Spieth but thought he could have been closer.

Jake Paul beats Tyson in blockbuster bout

Jake Paul beats Tyson in blockbuster bout

Rediff.com16 Nov 2024

Jake Paul beats Tyson in blockbuster bout