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Why are govts out to de-fang FAANG?

Why are govts out to de-fang FAANG?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

So far, there seems to be limited debate about their activities in India, where virtually all FAANG companies have teamed up in different ways with India's most powerful businessman, observes T N Ninan.

Cancer researchers win Nobel Prize in medicine

Cancer researchers win Nobel Prize in medicine

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

The Nobel committee said the pair's research -- which harnesses the body's immune system to attack cancer cells -- amounted to a "landmark in our fight against cancer."

Oil and gas price volatility likely to continue in 2021

Oil and gas price volatility likely to continue in 2021

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

A swift recovery in oil demand in India is not only helping the stability of the global market, it is giving huge fiscal headroom to the government in terms of additional excise duty.

The best of November -- in images

The best of November -- in images

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

As we have entered the last month of 2019, here's a rewind of the top moments in November.

Augusta Masters: Rose grabs control while top players struggle

Augusta Masters: Rose grabs control while top players struggle

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Justin Rose, who withdrew from his last start a month ago with back spasms, kicked off his torrid run at the par-five eighth where he made eagle after his approach shot from 275 yards bounced off a greenside slope and settled nine feet from the cup.

Former Wipro CEO Abidali Neemuchwala turns investor, joins Dallas Venture

Former Wipro CEO Abidali Neemuchwala turns investor, joins Dallas Venture

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

As a venture partner, DVP said that Neemuchwala would be bringing deep technology expertise and invaluable experience of building businesses.

Delay social distancing by 1 day, spend 2.4 days more with Covid: Study

Delay social distancing by 1 day, spend 2.4 days more with Covid: Study

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

According to the study, published in the journal Emerging Infectious Diseases, places that take longer to implement social distancing measures may spend more time with the virus rapidly spreading than those that act more quickly.

US presidential elections headed for a tight finish: Polls

US presidential elections headed for a tight finish: Polls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Biden's lead has shrunk over the last few days, as Trump and his family have virtually carpet bombed the key battle ground states, including as many as 15 rallies by the president.

Children more resilient against COVID-19: Study

Children more resilient against COVID-19: Study

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

The researchers said 5.6 per cent of the children assessed in the studies suffered from co-infections, such as flu, on top of COVID-19, and a little more than 3 per cent were admitted to intensive care units.

US soldier charged in army base terror plot

US soldier charged in army base terror plot

Rediff.com30 Jul 2011

Federal prosecutors on Friday charged a US soldier accused of planning to attack troops near a Texas military base with possession of an unregistered destructive device.

It's an odd, odd world out there!

It's an odd, odd world out there!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

These 10 images prove we live in a wonderfully weird world.

Usain Bolt to put Hamilton under starter's orders

Usain Bolt to put Hamilton under starter's orders

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

The eight-times Olympic gold-medallist sprinter has been enlisted to send the field off for the pre-race formation lap at the US Grand Prix in Austin, Texas.

Indian-American teen wins $25K for work on potential COVID-19 treatment

Indian-American teen wins $25K for work on potential COVID-19 treatment

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Chebrolu said she was inspired to find potential cures to viruses after learning about the 1918 flu pandemic and finding out how many people die every year in the US despite annual vaccinations and anti-influenza drugs on the market.

US House all set to vote on impeachment of Trump

US House all set to vote on impeachment of Trump

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The article of impeachment charges Trump with a count of 'incitement of insurrection' for his actions on January 6, when he delivered a speech inciting his supporters to lay siege to the Capitol, an action that temporarily halted the counting of Electoral College votes and resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including an officer of the US Capitol Police.

Godzilla actor Keo Woolford dies

Godzilla actor Keo Woolford dies

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

He was 49.

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

Indian-American Karthik Nemmani wins National Spelling Bee

Indian-American Karthik Nemmani wins National Spelling Bee

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The 14-year-old correctly spelled 'koinonia' to win the title.

Former US president George W Bush undergoes heart surgery

Former US president George W Bush undergoes heart surgery

Rediff.com6 Aug 2013

Former United States President George W Bush on Tuesday successfully underwent a surgery to clear a blocked artery in his heart.

Halliburton fined $275,000 for anti-Muslim behaviour

Halliburton fined $275,000 for anti-Muslim behaviour

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

The Houston-based Halliburton, one of the world's largest providers of products and services to the energy industry with over 55,000 employees, has agreed to pay the amount and furnish significant relief to settle a national origin and religious discrimination lawsuit brought by the US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).

Elizabeth Warren drops out of US presidential race

Elizabeth Warren drops out of US presidential race

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The 70-year-old leader had a disappointing Super Tuesday that included a third-place finish in her home state of Massachusetts.

Modi concludes US visit, thanks Trump, Americans

Modi concludes US visit, thanks Trump, Americans

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Just before emplaning the special aircraft, the prime minister detailed his week-long visit and the programmes he attended in the US, including his address to the 74th UN General Assembly in New York and the mega "Howdy Modi!" event in Houston, Texas.

Modi factor driving Indian Americans towards Trump: Survey

Modi factor driving Indian Americans towards Trump: Survey

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

In many must-win battleground states, Indian Americans comprise a substantial and potentially decisive share of the electorate: 190,000 potential voters in Florida, 120,000 in Michigan, 170,000 in Pennsylvania, 150,000 in Georgia, 110,000 in North Carolina, 165,000 in Virginia, and nearly 470,000 in Texas.

Bloomberg drops out of presidential race, endorses Biden

Bloomberg drops out of presidential race, endorses Biden

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

'Today, I am leaving the race for the same reason: to defeat Donald Trump - because it is clear to me that staying in would make achieving that goal more difficult,' Bloomberg said in a statement

Republican attorney generals move US SC to hear mail-in ballot dispute

Republican attorney generals move US SC to hear mail-in ballot dispute

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Alleging that the order made by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court was unconstitutional, the attorney generals said the state overstepped its constitutional authority in accepting late ballots and violated the election clauses of the Constitution and that voting by mail creates voter fraud risks.

Desis in US hope to celebrate Diwali with largest number of poll wins

Desis in US hope to celebrate Diwali with largest number of poll wins

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

A record number of 11 Indian Americans are on ballot for the US House of Representatives. Of these nine are from the opposition Democratic party and two are Republicans.

Young American voters hold key to White House

Young American voters hold key to White House

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

More than eight million young people who voted early or absentee in the 2020 elections.

India hikes petrol, diesel prices post drone attack on S Arabia

India hikes petrol, diesel prices post drone attack on S Arabia

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

Petrol and diesel prices were on Wednesday hiked by 24-25 paise per litre, the steepest increase since July 5 Union Budget, as a fallout of turmoil in global oil markets following drone attacks on Saudi Arabian crude oil facilities.

US national gets 20-yr jail for supporting LeT

US national gets 20-yr jail for supporting LeT

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

He had posted numerous messages threatening to attack individuals and gatherings of people who he believed were opponents of his radical beliefs.

Trump warns India of retaliation if it doesn't allow export of drug

Trump warns India of retaliation if it doesn't allow export of drug

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The US president said that he has sought help from Prime Minister Narendra Modi to allow the sale of Hydroxychloroquine tablets ordered by the US to treat the growing number of coronavirus patients in his country, hours after India banned the export of the anti-malarial drug.

America protests against Trump's immigration policies

America protests against Trump's immigration policies

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Tens of thousands of people, including Indian-Americans, took to streets in several United States cities to protest against controversial immigration policies of US President Donald Trump which has resulted in separation of children of illegal immigrants.

10 amazing photos you missed this week

10 amazing photos you missed this week

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

A West Indian Day celebration, Hurricane Dorian destruction, and the immersion of Lord Ganesha in Mumbai round out this week's best images.

Excise duty on petrol, diesel raised

Excise duty on petrol, diesel raised

Rediff.com6 May 2020

No change in retail prices as oil marketing firms to absorb increase

Guru gets 14 years for sexual molestation in US

Guru gets 14 years for sexual molestation in US

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

A United States jury on Wednesday sentenced an elderly Hindu religious leader to 14 years in prison and fined a $ 10,000 on each of 20 counts of molesting two girls who grew up on the ashram he founded and led in Central Texas.

Guru convicted for molestation in US goes missing

Guru convicted for molestation in US goes missing

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

In a statement, Hays County Sheriff's office said it was on the lookout for Prakashanand Saraswati, known to his devotees as Shree Swamiji and is head of the 200-acre Hindu ashram in Texas, after the arrest warrant was issued against him.

Prominent Indian physicist E C G Sudarshan dies in US

Prominent Indian physicist E C G Sudarshan dies in US

Rediff.com14 May 2018

Despite making immense contributions in the field of science, a Nobel prize eluded him; though he was nominated for it nine times.

'India is full of beautiful, talented young women'

'India is full of beautiful, talented young women'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

"I didn't expect to win," she said, adding, "India is full of beautiful, talented young women and in New Jersey the best from each state was represented. I am Kashmiri and Punjabi and have been raised in Dallas my whole life."

Trump caught on tape asking to 'find votes' in Georgia

Trump caught on tape asking to 'find votes' in Georgia

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'All I want to do is this. I just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have. Because we won the state'

Foster father of Sherin Mathews sentenced to life

Foster father of Sherin Mathews sentenced to life

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Sherin went missing on October 7, 2017, after her father allegedly put her outside their home at 3 am in Richardson, Texas because she would not drink her milk. Her badly decomposed body was found 15 days later in a culvert near the family's home.

Obama 'disappointed' after SC blocks immigration reforms

Obama 'disappointed' after SC blocks immigration reforms

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

However, an optimistic Obama said, "I promise you, though, that sooner or later immigration reforms will get done."

Republicans apologise to 'offended' Hindus for ad featuring Ganesha

Republicans apologise to 'offended' Hindus for ad featuring Ganesha

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

The advert, on the occasion of the 'Ganesh Chaturthi' festival, included the imagery of Lord Ganesha with the text, 'Would you worship a donkey or an elephant? The choice is yours.'