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'Rahul is more intellectual, better strategist than Rajiv'

'Rahul is more intellectual, better strategist than Rajiv'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'I give a lot of credit to Rahul Gandhi for standing up and fighting it for a long time and surviving, nobody else would have been able to survive'

Texas woman executed for starving 9-year-old to death

Texas woman executed for starving 9-year-old to death

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

In a rare occurrence, a 38-year-old woman has been executed in Texas for the starvation and death of her partner's nine-year-old son, becoming the only fifteenth women to be executed in the US since 1976.

Texas shooter had issues with mother-in-law who attended the attacked church

Texas shooter had issues with mother-in-law who attended the attacked church

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

He killed his grandmother-in-law during the attack, friends of the woman told the media.

Texas: Renowned Indian-American doctor shot dead by friend

Texas: Renowned Indian-American doctor shot dead by friend

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Renowned Indian-American cardiologist Suresh Gadasalli, who performed the world's first simultaneous hybrid revascularisation, was shot dead by his friend and business associate who then committed suicide in Odesaa in the US state of Texas, police said.

14 killed in Texas oil refinery blast

14 killed in Texas oil refinery blast

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

The cause of the explosion was not known when reports last came in.

US disappointed over 'symbolism and timing' of Modi's Russia trip

US disappointed over 'symbolism and timing' of Modi's Russia trip

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The US is looking very carefully at what Modi did when he was in Moscow, a senior State Department official has told lawmakers concerned over the growing India-Russia ties.

Texas Instruments upbeat on India

Texas Instruments upbeat on India

Rediff.com29 Nov 2005

US-based DSP (digital signal processor) and analog technologies leader Texas Instruments is upbeat on the Indian market and says it is set to capitalise on the boom in communication and entertainment sectors in India.

How Should Rahul Gandhi Have Spoken Abroad?

How Should Rahul Gandhi Have Spoken Abroad?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

'I would think that India faces less damage from opinions voiced overseas compared to the damage it suffers if the right to free speech of its citizens is curtailed in the name of image management,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Kamala Harris gains ground post Biden exit, in tie with Trump: Poll

Kamala Harris gains ground post Biden exit, in tie with Trump: Poll

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Harris, with only 14 percent saying they would prefer another option, has an overwhelming 70 percent of Democratic voters support, the New York Times cited the poll as saying.

Spotted: Ian Chappell in Dallas, Texas

Spotted: Ian Chappell in Dallas, Texas

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

Reader Ramana spotted Ian Chappell in Dallas, Texas.

Copa America: Vinicius brace as Brazil rout Paraguay

Copa America: Vinicius brace as Brazil rout Paraguay

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

Colombia, who have qualified for the quarter-finals, top Group D with six points after two matches, with Brazil in second on four points.

When Katrina Doffed Her Stylish Hat

When Katrina Doffed Her Stylish Hat

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Sukanya Verma gives us some hat tips from the trendsetters of tinsel town.

Copa America: US, Uruguay win opening matches

Copa America: US, Uruguay win opening matches

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

A third-minute goal from Christian Pulisic set the United States on their way to a 2-0 victory over Bolivia in their Group C opener at the Copa America on Sunday.

Stunning images of a library in Texas

Stunning images of a library in Texas

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

A Texas town has turned an old abandoned Walmart into a massive public library.

What Is Anu Obsessed With?

What Is Anu Obsessed With?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Take style cues from actor Anu Emmanuel who has nailed 'the sari look' every time.

North America goes into raptures over full solar eclipse

North America goes into raptures over full solar eclipse

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The total solar eclipse of 2024 was a historic celestial event because it won't be visible across the contiguous US again until August 2044 and an annular eclipse -- which happens when the Moon can't completely blocks the Sun-- won't appear across this part of the world again until 2046.

Seven killed in Christmas shooting in Texas

Seven killed in Christmas shooting in Texas

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

The bodies of three women and four men, aged between 18 and 60, were found with gunshot wounds near a Christmas tree at the Lincoln Vineyard apartment's living room.

Texas Instruments eyes Indian entertainment indust

Texas Instruments eyes Indian entertainment indust

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

With hundreds of theatre screens coming up across India in 2009, Texas Instruments (TI) - a leading semiconductor technology company - is eyeing the Indian cinema market with its digital light processing (DLP) technology. TI has patented the DLP technology. In DLP projectors, the image is created by small mirrors laid out in a matrix on a semiconductor chip known as a Digital Micromirror Device (DMD).

2 gunmen shot dead at Prophet cartoon event in Texas

2 gunmen shot dead at Prophet cartoon event in Texas

Rediff.com4 May 2015

About 200 people were inside the conference centre at the time and were moved to the back of the building before being evacuated using school buses.

Ex-Delhi batter Milind in USA squad for T20 World Cup

Ex-Delhi batter Milind in USA squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com3 May 2024

Milind Kumar played seven seasons for Delhi in Ranji Trophy along with stints for Sikkim and Tripura before he migrated to the US in search of better opportunities.

Indian detainees being force fed in Texas

Indian detainees being force fed in Texas

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Many are reportedly too weak to stand or talk. The detainees include Sikhs, Gujaratis and Bengalis, and from Punjab in Pakistan.

Indian-Americans among 14 charged in $53-mn Covid relief fund fraud

Indian-Americans among 14 charged in $53-mn Covid relief fund fraud

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

This case is the largest investigated by the Pandemic Response Accountability Committee Fraud Task Force to date, US Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Leigha Simonton said in a press release.

Facebook building massive wind-powered data centre in Texas

Facebook building massive wind-powered data centre in Texas

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The Forth Worth data centre will be Facebook's fifth data centre (and fourth in the US), joining facilities in Iowa, Oregon, North Carolina and Sweden.

What Makes Tamannaah Happy

What Makes Tamannaah Happy

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Angira wraps a shoot... Aahana salutes the jawans... Sonal takes a walk in Texas...

Why Mike Tyson is making a comeback to the ring at 57

Why Mike Tyson is making a comeback to the ring at 57

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson is preparing for his first professional fight since 2005 against YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul,

Spotted: A R Rahman in Texas

Spotted: A R Rahman in Texas

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

The music composer was in the US for his concert.

Texas: Indian American couple convicted for fraud

Texas: Indian American couple convicted for fraud

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Dr Arun Sharma, 56, and his wife Dr Kiran Sharma, 54, of Kemah, Texas, have been convicted of conspiring to commit health care fraud. Both pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy and one count of fraud.

T20 World Cup faces terror threat

T20 World Cup faces terror threat

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Trinidad's Prime Minister Dr Keith Rowley has revealed but asserted that "extra effort in national security preparations and response readiness"

Gopi Thotakura becomes first Indian space tourist on Blue Origin

Gopi Thotakura becomes first Indian space tourist on Blue Origin

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Thotakura was selected as one of the six crew members for the NS-25 mission, making him the first Indian space tourist and the second Indian to venture into space after the Indian Army's Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma in 1984.

Indian-origin man killed while evading arrest in US

Indian-origin man killed while evading arrest in US

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

A 42-year-old Indian-origin man in the United States was shot and killed by police in San Antonio after he struck two officers with his vehicle as they were trying to arrest him in connection with an aggravated assault case against a woman.

Atwal makes the cut at Texas

Atwal makes the cut at Texas

Rediff.com23 Sep 2006

Arjun Atwal overcame a quadruple bogey and hung on grittily over the last five holes to enter the weekend rounds of the Valero Texas Open.

Seshadri Ramkumar wins top Texas university award

Seshadri Ramkumar wins top Texas university award

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Dr Seshadri Ramkumar, who is working to open a new world of nonwoven fabrics and advanced materials for industrial and personal use, has been awarded the Texas Tech University System's Chancellor's Council Distinguished Research Award.

Former World pole vault champion Barber dies at 29

Former World pole vault champion Barber dies at 29

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Shawn Barber, the Canadian record holder and 2015 World champion in pole vault, died of medical complications.

Texas University tribute to Kalpana Chawla

Texas University tribute to Kalpana Chawla

Rediff.com23 Aug 2004

The three-storey building houses 421 students and was specially designed for a programme that will encourage students to study together.

T20 WC: India look to find rhythm in unknown conditions

T20 WC: India look to find rhythm in unknown conditions

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'I'm pretty sure all the fans across various teams are quite excited and looking forward to this tournament. And also as players (we) can't wait to get started.'

Indian couple's bodies found in their Texas home

Indian couple's bodies found in their Texas home

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

The two bodies found in a house in Texas were on Friday identified as those of the parents of a 10-year-old Indian-origin boy who was found dead in a bathtub in January, a death for which the mother was charged with murder.

Indian American elected to city council in Texas

Indian American elected to city council in Texas

Rediff.com18 May 2012

After several months of consistent campaigning, Indian-American Himesh Gandhi has been elected to a city council in Texas, United States. Gandhi, 35, elected to an 'At Large' seat on the Sugar Land City Council in Houston, received 2,468 votes (52.11 per cent) while Naomi Fulan Lam, a real estate broker, was in second place with 1,525 votes (32.20 per cent).

Atwal tied 22nd, Jeev misses cut at Texas Open

Atwal tied 22nd, Jeev misses cut at Texas Open

Rediff.com16 May 2010

Arjun Atwal returned a subdued even-par 70 to slip to tied 22nd but it was curtains for Jeev Milkha Singh as he missed the cut despite an improved show in the second round of the Valero Texas Open golf tournament in San Antonio, Texas.

Atwal joint 16th at Texas

Atwal joint 16th at Texas

Rediff.com22 May 2005

The Indian golfer tied for 16th place at the end of the third day of the USD 5.6 million Bank of America Colonial Golf Championship.

Indian Americans re-elected in Texas polls

Indian Americans re-elected in Texas polls

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Ken Mathew was re-elected as Stafford City Councillor At Large with 76 per cent of the votes polled while Tom Abraham was unopposed in nearby Sugarland, as Councilor At Large Position One for a third time.