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Texas shooter at Prophet cartoon event had ISIS links

Texas shooter at Prophet cartoon event had ISIS links

Rediff.com5 May 2015

One of the two gunmen, who were shot dead by police after they opened fire outside an event centre hosting a controversial cartoon contest in the US state of Texas, was linked to the dreaded Islamic State terror outfit.

NASA Gets Ready To Live On Mars

NASA Gets Ready To Live On Mars

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Glimpses of the Mars Dune Alpha, NASA's simulated Mars habitat, that is being used as preparation to send humans to the Red Planet.

Veteran Ami Bera makes it as 5th Indian American elected to US Congress

Veteran Ami Bera makes it as 5th Indian American elected to US Congress

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

A record five Indian-American lawmakers from the ruling Democrat Party, including Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna, Pramila Jayapal and Ami Bera have been elected to the US House of Representatives, while several others were elected in state legislatures, in one of the most polarised midterm elections in the country.

'When you win Miss World, doors open everywhere'

'When you win Miss World, doors open everywhere'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'In my time, I didn't have that kind of guidance. 'I asked to speak to the international pageant winners before I went and nobody spoke with me. 'It doesn't take away from your title when you help others. It just brings more accolades back to our country.'

Texas plumber, whose Ford ended up as ISIS war machine, sues dealer

Texas plumber, whose Ford ended up as ISIS war machine, sues dealer

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

A plumbing company in the American state of Texas has sued a Ford dealership in Houston for over $1 million (Rs 1.68 crore) after Islamic State terrorists were seen using his old truck, thousands of kilometres away in strife-torn Syria.

To My Mother, A Teacher Who Inspired

To My Mother, A Teacher Who Inspired

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

Rakesh Ranjan reveals how his mother Samita Ghosh braved difficult odds to teach students in a small school in Bihar.

Indian Managers Are Conquering The World

Indian Managers Are Conquering The World

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

'MNCs now recognise India's capacity for innovation and its pivotal role in substantive contributions to global product development.'

Sports shorts: Dipika Pallikal goes down to a qualifier in Texas Open final

Sports shorts: Dipika Pallikal goes down to a qualifier in Texas Open final

Rediff.com14 Apr 2014

Dipika Pallikal stumbled at the final hurdle against Egyptian teenager Nour El Sherbini in the title clash of the Women's Champion Fiberglass Texas Open on Monday.

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Eternal Gandhi Museum is the only Gandhi-related museum in the United States, dedicated to Gandhi, to preserve and promote his ever-lasting legacy of nonviolent conflict resolution.

'Black swan events are becoming increasingly frequent'

'Black swan events are becoming increasingly frequent'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

If the war in the Israel-Gaza region escalates into a larger West Asian conflict, it could pose problems.

KKR stars join Los Angeles Knight Riders for inaugural MLC season

KKR stars join Los Angeles Knight Riders for inaugural MLC season

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Los Angeles Knight Riders (LAKR) have signed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) stars players for the inaugural season of the MLC, as per ESPNcricinfo.

Will Lewis Hamilton make it perfect 10 in Texas?

Will Lewis Hamilton make it perfect 10 in Texas?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Lewis Hamilton will be aiming for a big win in Texas this weekend, even if the Formula One starting grid is the smallest he has ever known it with the absence of backmarker teams Marussia and Caterham.

F1: Sainz beats Verstappen for Italian Grand Prix pole

F1: Sainz beats Verstappen for Italian Grand Prix pole

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

Carlos Sainz lapped Monza's "Temple of Speed" with a fastest time of one minute 20.294 seconds, 0.013 quicker than Max Verstappen's final flying lap.

Dom's Take: Will America's Senseless Murders Ever Stop?

Dom's Take: Will America's Senseless Murders Ever Stop?

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Dominic Xavier mourns the 19 children and two teachers murdered in a classroom at a Texas school on Tuesday.

Mother who fled to India from US charged with son's murder

Mother who fled to India from US charged with son's murder

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The mother of a six-year-old boy who fled to India from the US in March this year has been indicted by a grand jury on several new charges including capital murder.

Six killed as military planes collide midair at US air show

Six killed as military planes collide midair at US air show

Rediff.com13 Nov 2022

The incident occurred during "America's Premier World War II Airshow," which was reportedly Veterans Day weekend, where guests were to see more than 40 World War II-era aircraft.

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

Broward Stadium: Where India, Windies Will Play US T20Is

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The cricket World Cup could be staged for the first time in the USA with some matches of the T20 World Cup 2024 likely to held at Central Broward Regional Park.

'Go back to India': Indian American Congresswoman gets hate messages

'Go back to India': Indian American Congresswoman gets hate messages

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal has said that she has been receiving abusive and hate messages over the phone from a male caller who even asked her to go back to India.

Murray withdraws from Dubai C'ships with recurring injury

Murray withdraws from Dubai C'ships with recurring injury

Rediff.com27 Feb 2023

'At my age and with some of the issues that I've got, I do have to be mindful of those things. I cannot just keep going until something happens.'

US Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta in Action

US Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta in Action

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

On Tuesday, August 2, 2022. Associate Attorney General Vanita Gupta and Attorney General Merrick Garland addressed a news conference at Department of Justice to announce that the DoK has filed a lawsuit seeking to block Idaho's new restrictive abortion law.

Want To Picnic With Neha?

Want To Picnic With Neha?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

When stars travel, they make lovely pictures on social media.

How Nita Ambani created a champion team!

How Nita Ambani created a champion team!

Rediff.com31 Jul 2023

Mumbai Indians is now a truly global franchise with presence across two genders, three continents, four countries and five leagues.

630,000 Indians among immigrants hit by US court verdict

630,000 Indians among immigrants hit by US court verdict

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

A US federal judge in Houston has declared illegal a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants, including hundreds of Indians, brought to the US as children, but noted that the government can continue to process renewals of its current recipients.

'Hope the best Olympic result for me comes in Paris'

'Hope the best Olympic result for me comes in Paris'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is determined to give it his best shot in Paris to win the elusive Olympic gold medal.

Desi Beauty Anu Emmanuel

Desi Beauty Anu Emmanuel

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

The actress' fashion has got no limits.

Biological E plans to make 100m Corbevax jabs per month from Feb 2022

Biological E plans to make 100m Corbevax jabs per month from Feb 2022

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Biological E Limited plans to complete production at a rate of 75 million doses of its COVID-19 vaccine Corbevax per month, anticipating over 100 million doses per month from February 2022 which will enable the Hyderabad-based company to deliver 300 Million doses as promised to the Centre, BE said on Tuesday.

Cricket set for Olympic glory: T20s for 2028 LA Games!

Cricket set for Olympic glory: T20s for 2028 LA Games!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

ICC banking on T20 for cricket's inclusion in Olympics

'Dirty Hindu': Indian-American abused by another Indian

'Dirty Hindu': Indian-American abused by another Indian

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

At one point Tejinder was seen saying: "...this ain't India! You...India up, and now you're...America up," the report said.

US GP: Sainz on pole as F1 mourns Mateschitz's death

US GP: Sainz on pole as F1 mourns Mateschitz's death

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Carlos Sainz put Ferrari on pole position for the US Formula One Grand Prix in Austin, Texas, on Saturday, with Red Bull's double World champion Max Verstappen joining the Spaniard on the front row.

Ten in Texas for Hamilton as Mercedes equal record

Ten in Texas for Hamilton as Mercedes equal record

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Lewis Hamilton took a big step towards a second Formula One World championship on Sunday with his 10th win of the season in a US Grand Prix that saw Mercedes equal the record for one-two finishes. The Briton stretched his lead over team mate Nico Rosberg to 24 points with two races and 75 points remaining, a gap that guarantees the title chase will go down to the final round in Abu Dhabi whatever happens in Brazil.

Fraud Ranbir, Fiery Dimple: On The OTT Menu This Week

Fraud Ranbir, Fiery Dimple: On The OTT Menu This Week

Rediff.com5 May 2023

There's tons more action to catch on OTT this week.

Biden signs significant US gun control law

Biden signs significant US gun control law

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

"God willing, it's going to save a lot of lives," Biden said at the White House as he finished signing the bill.

Texas army base shooter admits to killings at trial

Texas army base shooter admits to killings at trial

Rediff.com7 Aug 2013

A US army psychiatrist, accused of the shooting rampage at a military base nearly four years ago, on Tuesday admitted to the attack that killed 13 people, calling himself a 'mujahideen' in a short and unrepentant opening statement at his trial.

F1 PIX: Verstappen fights back to win US GP

F1 PIX: Verstappen fights back to win US GP

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Max Verstappen fought back from a slow pitstop to win the US Grand Prix in Austin on Sunday as his Red Bull team clinched the Formula One constructors' title a day after the death of billionaire owner Dietrich Mateschitz.

Elon Musk's SpaceX's Starship Is Ready To Launch

Elon Musk's SpaceX's Starship Is Ready To Launch

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

SpaceX said it would attempt the first launch of its Starship rocket system on Thursday, April 20, after a launch attempt on Monday, April 17, had to be scrubbed due to issues with the launch vehicle's first stage.

Indian-origin becomes 1st female Sikh judge in US

Indian-origin becomes 1st female Sikh judge in US

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

Singh was born and raised in Houston and now lives in Bellaire with her husband and two children.

Trent Boult's hungry quest for World Cup glory

Trent Boult's hungry quest for World Cup glory

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Trent Boult said that he is hungry as ever to represent the country and play a big role in Kiwis lifting their maiden ICC Cricket World Cup in 2023

Chinese spy balloons have also targeted India: Report

Chinese spy balloons have also targeted India: Report

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

China has operated a fleet of spy balloons targeting several countries including India and Japan, a media report has said, days after the United States military shot down a Chinese surveillance craft floating over sensitive installations in the country.

US teen, whose homemade clock was mistaken for a bomb, sues Texas city for Rs 99 cr

US teen, whose homemade clock was mistaken for a bomb, sues Texas city for Rs 99 cr

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The family of Ahmed Mohamed, the Texas teenager who was arrested after a teacher mistook his homemade clock for a bomb, has demanded $15 million (Rs 99 crore) in compensation and written apologies from Irving city's mayor and police chief, their lawyers have said.

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

What does Delhi Capitals have in common with Microsoft boss?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Delhi Capitals join hands with Satya Nadella to own MLC team in US