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US election: 'Ro' Khanna hopes he is second-time lucky

US election: 'Ro' Khanna hopes he is second-time lucky

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Backed by top IT companies of the Silicon Valley, Indian-American Rohit "Ro" Khanna hopes to get second-time lucky in his effort to enter the US House of Representatives against Democratic Party's sitting lawmaker.

PIX: Inside Shah Rukh Khan's world

PIX: Inside Shah Rukh Khan's world

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

The Khans seem to be enjoying some good family time in the US.

Yash Gupta is Johns Hopkins B-school dean

Yash Gupta is Johns Hopkins B-school dean

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Gupta, a native of Punjab, will begin in his new position January 1, 2008.

Sociologist G Nanjundappa dead

Sociologist G Nanjundappa dead

Rediff.com9 Oct 2007

Known throughout the Cal State Fullerton campus as Nanjun, the sociology professor had served the past 12 years (six terms) as president of the CSUF chapter of the California Faculty Association and member of the CFA Chapter President's Council.

The American who made Tamil films

The American who made Tamil films

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

Filmmaker Karan Bali shares the fascinating story of Ellis Roderick Dungan with Aseem Chhabra.

'If you don't innovate, someone else will'

'If you don't innovate, someone else will'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2007

An interview with Robert Tucker, president, The Innovation Resource.

Rishi, Neetu, Ranbir party with US billionaire

Rishi, Neetu, Ranbir party with US billionaire

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

B K Modi will co-host the India Splendor event to celebrate India@60.

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Lt Col Raja "Grinder" Chari, 39 is in the batch of 2017.

Indian American honoured as Scientist of the Year

Indian American honoured as Scientist of the Year

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Dr Seshadri Ramkumar, associate professor, Institute of Environmental and Human Health, Texas Tech University, has been honoured as Scientist of the Year, 2009, by the Lubbock Chapter of Achievement Rewards for College Scientists."Normally, very senior scientists who have reached national prominence get the honour," Ramkumar said. "This time, they were gracious to recognise me for my successful result using the nonwoven wipe and its technology transfer."

Researchers from US, Germany win 2013 Nobel Medicine Prize

Researchers from US, Germany win 2013 Nobel Medicine Prize

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

James Rothman, Randy Schekman and Thomas Suedhof won the 2013 Nobel Medicine Prize 2013 on Monday for solving the mystery of how the cell organises its transport system. The winners will share equally the prize sum of eight million Swedish kronor (USD 1.25 million), reduced because of the economic crisis last year from the 10 million kronor awarded since 2001.

Meet Shah Rukh Khan's son, Aryan

Meet Shah Rukh Khan's son, Aryan

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

A generation of youngsters are waiting in the wings, ready for their shot at being the Next Big Bollywood Star. Meet Aryan Khan, Shah Rukh Khan's 'dude child'.

'You cannot have Muslims in India lagging behind'

'You cannot have Muslims in India lagging behind'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

A fundraiser for the Aligarh Muslim University hosted in California saw keynote speakers talk about the plight of Indian Muslims and a way out.

First Indian-American Congressman to be honoured

First Indian-American Congressman to be honoured

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

A portrait of Dalip Singh Saund, the first Indian-American Congressman, will be unveiled in the US Congress at an official ceremony next month.

Can love last a lifetime?

Can love last a lifetime?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

Many believe that romantic love is the same as passionate love.It isn't. Romantic love has the intensity, engagement and sexual chemistry that passionate love has, minus the obsessive component

Fast and Furious 7 on hold after Paul Walker's death

Fast and Furious 7 on hold after Paul Walker's death

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

Here's what's happening in the world of Hollywood.

First Indian-born general in the US military passes away

First Indian-born general in the US military passes away

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

General Surindar Bhaskar served as the 17th chief of the US Army Dental Corps.

Indian American scientist Subra Suresh honoured

Indian American scientist Subra Suresh honoured

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

A top Indian American scientist who heads the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University, will be inducted into the Institute of Medicine in recognition of his research into cell mechanics related to malaria, blood diseases and certain types of cancer.

Best US schools: MS in computers

Best US schools: MS in computers

Rediff.com1 Aug 2006

Overseas education counsellor Karan Gupta recommends tips for those who want to study abroad.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Here we encapsulate all the sporting action from last week in this stunning photo feature.

'Service sector key to GDP and jobs'

'Service sector key to GDP and jobs'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

India among developing nations is far ahead in becoming a service economy, says Uday Karmarkar.

Soon, replace your passwords with your thoughts

Soon, replace your passwords with your thoughts

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

Instead of typing your password, you may only have to think about it, thanks to a new wireless headset device developed by researchers.

Spotted: SRK, Karan Johar in Los Angeles

Spotted: SRK, Karan Johar in Los Angeles

Rediff.com29 Jan 2009

Reader Shweta Balakrishnan sends us pictures.

Yuba City: Kash Gill sworn in for second mayoral term

Yuba City: Kash Gill sworn in for second mayoral term

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Kash Gill, who began his political career in 2006 and was first elected as mayor in 2009, was sworn in as the Yuba City mayor on December 3 for the second time.

Coronavirus may spread more via respiratory droplets in winter

Coronavirus may spread more via respiratory droplets in winter

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

The study also noted that the currently followed physical distancing guidelines are inadequate in curbing the transmission of COVID-19.

Indian entrepreneurs win Intel Global Challenge

Indian entrepreneurs win Intel Global Challenge

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Two young entrepreneurs discuss their winning idea and how they plan to scale their business with Ritu Jha.

US trio win Nobel Physics for gravitational waves

US trio win Nobel Physics for gravitational waves

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

All three scientists have played a leading role in the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, or Ligo, experiment, which made the first historic observation of gravitational waves in September 2015.

Blackstone commits up to $2.8 bn for controlling stake in Mphasis

Blackstone commits up to $2.8 bn for controlling stake in Mphasis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

Blackstone on Monday said funds managed by the private equity firm will acquire a majority stake in IT firm Mphasis Ltd, triggering an open offer for acquisition of up to 26 per cent stake for about Rs 8,262 crore. A wholly-owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA), UC Investments (Office of the Chief Investment Officer of The Regents, University of California) and others will co-invest along with Blackstone, a statement said. Based on the open offer subscription, the blended purchase price will vary between Rs 1,452 to Rs 1,497 per share (12-16 per cent premium to 12-month average price and 3-6 per cent discount to 6-month average price) and the purchase consideration will vary between Rs 15,200 crore to Rs 21,000 crore (approximately$2-2.8 billion), the statement said.

Indian couple fell to deaths from Yosemite cliff while taking selfie: Report

Indian couple fell to deaths from Yosemite cliff while taking selfie: Report

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Vishnu Viswanath, 29, and Meenakshi Moorthy, 30 fell to their deaths from Taft Point in the national park in California. They were identified on Monday as the married couple from India living in the United States.

How should I prepare myself for the US immigration

How should I prepare myself for the US immigration

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Are you setting out for the US for higher studies? Do you know what to expect at immigration?

Engineered bacteria make fuel from sunlight

Engineered bacteria make fuel from sunlight

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

The organism has yielded 2.4 gms of fuel - the highest yet achieved.

Lower the pay, higher the blood pressure

Lower the pay, higher the blood pressure

Rediff.com5 Jan 2013

A new study finds women and young employees with low salaries run a higher risk of hypertension

Take a look at these STUNNING car factories!

Take a look at these STUNNING car factories!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

These photographs are sure to take your breath away!

American trio shares physics Nobel

American trio shares physics Nobel

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

Indian dental student shot dead in US

Indian dental student shot dead in US

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

According to Albany police, 37-year-old Randhir Kaur died of single gunshot wound.

Give new institutes another name: IIT directors

Give new institutes another name: IIT directors

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

They are of the view that calling the new institutes "IITs" would dilute the brand image of the existing premier institutes, which figure among the world's 100 best technology universities and are compared with the likes of MIT, California University and Berkeley. The seven IITs are located in Kharagpur, Mumbai, Chennai, Kanpur, Delhi, Guwahati and Roorkee.

Rich people less ethical, finds study. Are we surprised?

Rich people less ethical, finds study. Are we surprised?

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Upper class people have a higher tendency for unethical behaviour, as they are more likely to believe that "greed is good," researchers say.

A professor at 23, he has won a $500,000 'genius grant'

A professor at 23, he has won a $500,000 'genius grant'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

In a four-part series beginning today, Arthur J Pais profiles economist Raj Chetty, winner of the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship, nicknamed the 'genius grant'. Chetty says he hopes his research will help lower income children in India and the United States of America.

Indian Americans named to digital task force

Indian Americans named to digital task force

Rediff.com20 Feb 2008

Their assigned two-year mission is to develop a viable economic sustainability strategy to ensure that today's data will be available for further use, analysis and study.

The Films that IMPRESSED Shoojit Sircar

The Films that IMPRESSED Shoojit Sircar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Shoojit Sircar picks two Oscar-winning, slice-of-life films which say a lot with the minimum of fuss.

Sikh student stabbed to death in Washington

Sikh student stabbed to death in Washington

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

The stabber was upset over not getting admission into a university.