News for 'Texas'

Hurricane Ike heads menacingly to Texas

Hurricane Ike heads menacingly to Texas

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

Met officials say the storm, that ravaged homes in Cuba and killed at least 81 people in the Caribbean, could slam into the Texas coast -- south of Galveston -- as a powerful category 3 storm late Friday or early Saturday and may intensify into category 4. Mandatory and voluntary evacuations were planned or underway in at least seven coastal counties.

Meet the first Indian origin player in MLB!

Meet the first Indian origin player in MLB!

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Kumar Rocker scripts Major League Baseball history

Hurricane Ike pounds Texas, thousands flee

Hurricane Ike pounds Texas, thousands flee

Rediff.com13 Sep 2008

Giant Hurricane Ike began lashing the Texas gulf coast on Saturday with its fierce category 3 winds threatening to shut down United States' oil industry and flood the big water front area which is already under waist deep water. Ike, which has already churned through the Gulf of Mexico, is now on a collision course with Texas, where already over a million people in coastal areas have been evacuated but thousand others have ignored calls to leave, deciding to brave it out.

Texas teen breaks record for world's longest legs

Texas teen breaks record for world's longest legs

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The 17-year-old, from Texas, United States is 6ft 10in (208.28 cm) and has a right leg which measures just over 4ft 4in (134.3 cm) and left leg which measures 4ft 5in (135.3 cm).

Indian man shot dead during robbery in US

Indian man shot dead during robbery in US

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Dasari Gopikrishna hailed from the Yajali village of the Bapatla district in Andhra Pradesh and came to the US only eight months ago.

Parent sues US Hindu temple for $1m for branding son

Parent sues US Hindu temple for $1m for branding son

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

An Indian-origin man whose 11-year-old son was branded with a hot iron rod as part of a religious ceremony in 2023 has sued a Hindu temple in the US state of Texas and its parent company seeking more than USD 1 million in damages.

Suspect shot dead in Texas Walmart hostage situation

Suspect shot dead in Texas Walmart hostage situation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

Authorities didn't immediately say what may have prompted the incident in Amarillo, a city in the Texas Panhandle.

US Supreme Court upholds new Texas abortion law

US Supreme Court upholds new Texas abortion law

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

A divided United States Supreme Court has refused to block the implementation of a controversial law limiting abortions in Texas that will force a third of clinics in America's second-largest state to stop performing the procedure.

Why Are Indians Migrating Illegally To US?

Why Are Indians Migrating Illegally To US?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2025

Many unauthorised migrants originate from Punjab and Gujarat, states known for high migration aspirations rather than political instability.

ICC releases additional tickets for Indo-Pak showdown

ICC releases additional tickets for Indo-Pak showdown

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The ICC also said that it will make available more tickets in other categories as well for fixtures in Texas and Florida, the two other venues apart from New York, which are hosting the global event in the USA.

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

The American Awarded A Padma Shri

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Sally Holkar left America and made India her home nearly 60 years ago. She went on a mission to revive a dying craft and changed the lives of rural weavers.

9 dead, several others injured in Texas shooting

9 dead, several others injured in Texas shooting

Rediff.com18 May 2015

At least nine people were killed and several others injured after a shootout erupted between rival biker gangs at a restaurant in the US state of Texas, police said on Monday.

Cognizant files lawsuit against Infosys over trade secrets; Infy denies allegations

Cognizant files lawsuit against Infosys over trade secrets; Infy denies allegations

Rediff.com24 Aug 2024

IT major Cognizant's subsidiary TriZetto has slapped a lawsuit on Infosys in a US federal court, accusing the Bengaluru-headquartered company of stealing trade secrets and information related to healthcare insurance software. Infosys, in a statement, denied all allegations. The company asserted it is aware of the lawsuit and will defend its position in the court.

Varun Kapur to head Texas India

Varun Kapur to head Texas India

Rediff.com8 Dec 2006

Texas Pacific Group, the global private-equity fund, which manages around $20 billion, has named former Intel Capital managing director Varun Kapur to lead its investments in India effective this week.

East Coast or West Coast? Cricket venue dilemma for LA28

East Coast or West Coast? Cricket venue dilemma for LA28

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

New York, on the East Coast, hosted several preliminary-round matches of the T20 World Cup earlier this year, which it co-hosted with the West Indies.

Rahul to cut short US trip in view of J-K, Haryana polls

Rahul to cut short US trip in view of J-K, Haryana polls

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

This will be Rahul Gandhi's first visit ever since he became leader of the opposition in Lok Sabha.

Gunman kills 26 in Texas church; found dead in his car

Gunman kills 26 in Texas church; found dead in his car

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

It's the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history -- and the fifth deadliest in modern US history.

Texas: Cops looking for Indian engineer's killer

Texas: Cops looking for Indian engineer's killer

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Sanal Nathan, 26, a former of Texas University student and his female companion were held up on the night of November 27 outside his apartment on South Cooper Street by an unidentified man who demanded money from the couple at gunpoint.

30 dead as Harvey makes 2nd landfall near Louisiana-Texas border

30 dead as Harvey makes 2nd landfall near Louisiana-Texas border

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

One Indian student has died after he nearly drowned in a swollen lake in Texas.

Call them back to office, they'll quit: Musk-Vivek's bold plan

Call them back to office, they'll quit: Musk-Vivek's bold plan

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Tesla owner billionaire Elon Musk and Indian American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy in an op-ed provided an insight into their blueprint for an unprecedented government reform that includes mass federal job cuts and massive expense reduction.

12 bodies recovered from Texas plant blast site

12 bodies recovered from Texas plant blast site

Rediff.com20 Apr 2013

US authorities today said 12 bodies have been recovered from the site of a massive explosion that leveled a fertiliser plant in the quiet central Texas town.

McLaren v Ferrari is F1's big fight now

McLaren v Ferrari is F1's big fight now

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

McLaren could clinch their first constructors' crown since 1998 on Sunday if they outscore Ferrari by 21 points at the Qatar F1 Grand Prix.

Sachin Tendulkar inspires new generation of American cricketers

Sachin Tendulkar inspires new generation of American cricketers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

Legendary Sachin Tendulkar, presented the Championship trophy to the victorious Chicago Cricket Club as the National Cricket Championship ended on a memorable note.

Three killed in shooting near university in Texas

Three killed in shooting near university in Texas

Rediff.com14 Aug 2012

Police said that one Texas constable and one civilian were killed in a shooting near Texas A&M University campus.

Muslim cemetery sparks row in Texas town

Muslim cemetery sparks row in Texas town

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Residents of a small town in the American state of Texas are seeking to block plans to build an Islamic cemetery over fears that it could be the part of a wider "Muslim takeover", the latest manifestation of anti-Islamic sentiment in the country.

Kamala, Trump tied in key polls days before voting

Kamala, Trump tied in key polls days before voting

Rediff.com27 Oct 2024

Just 10 days ahead of the Election Day, the United States presidential race remained very tight with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump locked in a dead heat for the popular votes in most swing states.

10 killed in shooting at Texas school, gunman arrested

10 killed in shooting at Texas school, gunman arrested

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Several other students were injured in the shooting.

Atwal makes cut at Texas Open

Atwal makes cut at Texas Open

Rediff.com24 Sep 2005

The Indian golfer fired an even par round to ensure yet another cut this week at the Texas Open.

A Shiva temple in Texas

A Shiva temple in Texas

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

The Sri Saumyakasi Shiva temple was inaugurated during weeklong festivities and ceremonies, presided over by Swami Tejomayananda, spiritual head of the Chinmaya Mission organization worldwide, before many devotees.

Total Solar Eclipse: Breathtaking Scenes

Total Solar Eclipse: Breathtaking Scenes

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

On Monday, April 8, 2024, millions across parts of Mexico, Canada and the United States watched the rare total solar eclipse.

IN PIX: Texas wildfires blaze 1,000 homes

IN PIX: Texas wildfires blaze 1,000 homes

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

Massive wildfires have killed two persons and destroyed at least 1,000 homes in Central Texas as the United States firefighters battled some of the worst blazes in the state's history.

Like ICC's T20 World Cup Anthem?

Like ICC's T20 World Cup Anthem?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

'It's an anthem of unity and the goal was echo the spirit of every boundary crossed and wicket taken in this wonderful, timeless sport.'

Former Texas employee sues Infy for 'discrimination'

Former Texas employee sues Infy for 'discrimination'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The lawsuit pointed out that the plaintiff's experience with Infosys demonstrates the 'discriminatory nature of Infosys' employment practices'.

Was that a UFO flying over Texas?

Was that a UFO flying over Texas?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Several people reported seeing a ring of blinking lights in the sky in Texas during a recent lightning storm and have claimed that it was a UFO.

Satyam, Texas Instruments in pact

Satyam, Texas Instruments in pact

Rediff.com20 Feb 2003

Satyam Computer Services Ltd said it will provide consulting services to Texas InstrumentsÂ’ incorporated digital signal processor customers.

Venezuela into Copa quarters with win over Mexico

Venezuela into Copa quarters with win over Mexico

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Salomon Rondon struck a second-half penalty to send Venezuela into the Copa America quarter-finals on Wednesday with a 1-0 win over Mexico in Group B, a result that also sent Jamaica crashing out of the tournament.

'Musk, Vivek biggest threat for China'

'Musk, Vivek biggest threat for China'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

United States President-elect Donald Trump's plan to overhaul the government with a new department headed by tech billionaire Elon Musk and Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will be a biggest threat for China as it has to compete with far more efficient US political system, a policy advisor to the Chinese government said.

Two Indian brothers killed in Texas plane crash

Two Indian brothers killed in Texas plane crash

Rediff.com16 Jul 2010

Twenty-six year old Casey Brinegar and 22-year old Kartik Kalaichelvan, both flight instructors, and Kartik's brother Pratik Kalaichelyan, 19, died in the accident. Brinegar and Kartik died on the spot while Pratik died in the hospital. Officials have not determined yet, who piloted the plane.

Texas Instruments sees great potential in India

Texas Instruments sees great potential in India

Rediff.com29 Mar 2006

'India is well positioned to be a leading player in this new era of communication and entertainment.'