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Groovy Michelle really likes to move it!

Groovy Michelle really likes to move it!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

United States First Lady Michelle Obama has rhythm in her veins and she ain't afraid to show it.

3 Indian-origin teens bag prizes worth $100,000 at US science contest

3 Indian-origin teens bag prizes worth $100,000 at US science contest

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Shriya and Adhya Beesam won the competition while Vineet Edupuganti won the top individual award.

16 states sue Trump for declaring emergency over border wall

16 states sue Trump for declaring emergency over border wall

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The lawsuit accuses Trump of "an unconstitutional and unlawful scheme".

Should you join a start-up or not?

Should you join a start-up or not?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

In a start-up set up, nothing is fixed, not even your job-description

US lawmakers call for allowing turbaned Sikh basketball players

US lawmakers call for allowing turbaned Sikh basketball players

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

A bipartisan group of 39 influential American lawmakers has asked the International Basketball Federation to end its discrimination against Sikh players and allow them to play while wearing a turban.

She made Virat, Shraddha designers

She made Virat, Shraddha designers

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Anjana Reddy explores the market for home-grown Indian celebrity fashion brands at affordable prices.

The odd, crazy world we live in

The odd, crazy world we live in

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Here is your weekly digest of the odd moments from around the world

Reshma Saujani: The woman who took on Ivanka Trump

Reshma Saujani: The woman who took on Ivanka Trump

Rediff.com8 May 2017

10 things you must know about the Girls Who Code founder.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

US: Missing 22-year-old Indian origin girl found dead

US: Missing 22-year-old Indian origin girl found dead

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The body of Jasmine Joseph, 22, who went missing from her Syosset, Long Island, New York home since February 24, was found in her car at a busy parking lot not far from her home.

Five Indian-Americans in Forbes list of US' richest

Five Indian-Americans in Forbes list of US' richest

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Five Indian-Americans have been named among the 400 richest people in the US by Forbes, a list topped by Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates for the 21st year in a row with a net worth of $81 billion.

6% rise in number of Indian students in the US this year

6% rise in number of Indian students in the US this year

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

With fresh enrollments crossing 100,000 mark, the total number of Indian students studying in the US reported a sharp increase this year.

#JabWeMet: 'Our friendship blossomed into love'

#JabWeMet: 'Our friendship blossomed into love'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Do you have an interesting love story that you want to share? Write to us!

'How can I pursue masters in the US?'

'How can I pursue masters in the US?'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

In an online chat with readers, overseas consultant NNS Chandra offers career advice.

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Take a look at the 10 biggest IT deals ever.

Are Bihar floods a man-made disaster?

Are Bihar floods a man-made disaster?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

Year after year, floods cause mayhem in Bihar but the government is not paying adequate attention to water management.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest and funniest stories from around the world.

The Kashmiri Pandit who wants to be California's governor

The Kashmiri Pandit who wants to be California's governor

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

'Today, the gift of a good education and the opportunity it creates are out of reach for millions of struggling Californians. That's why I'm running for governor -- to create jobs and give kids a quality education. Jobs and education. That's it. That's my platform'. Neel Tushar Kashkari, the son of Srinagar-born and raised Kashmiri Pandit immigrants, throws his hat in the ring for California governor.

Neel Tushar shows why he is the best Republican for California

Neel Tushar shows why he is the best Republican for California

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

According to all accounts, Neel Tushar Kashkari was well received at the California Republican Party Convention -- his first major public exposure after formally declaring his candidacy in January for governor of California

No-trust debate: Best and Worst performers

No-trust debate: Best and Worst performers

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

The biggest winner was Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan who ran her ship with self-confidence and aplomb.

A beginning of a new chapter... or is it?

A beginning of a new chapter... or is it?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

'I could see it not having any impact whatsoever,' says Stephen P Cohen on Obama's India visit.

Nuclear deal engaged Diaspora like never before

Nuclear deal engaged Diaspora like never before

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

'We had to convince our people that we were doing nothing that would erode our strategic programme. We were all the time arguing that we are not doing anything, which will remotely impact on our strategic programme.'

Why the law on sedition needs to be scrapped

Why the law on sedition needs to be scrapped

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

'The best remedy would be to scrap Section 124-A of the IPC, a colonial vestige, altogether.' 'However, if legislators don't want to do so, they can do two things.' 'They can formally amend Section 124-A to bring it in line with what the Supreme Court has said about sedition.' 'The words which stand on the statute book today were inserted in 1898.' 'The Supreme Court's words are not a part of Section 124-A.'

Influential medical group in the US to attend PBD 2014

Influential medical group in the US to attend PBD 2014

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

The American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin will attend the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Delhi with an agenda to develop a plan to bring together AAPI, NGOs and the government to provide access to affordable and quality health care. Aziz Haniffa reports

How the Internet was born, 25 years ago

How the Internet was born, 25 years ago

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

November 12 marks 25 years of the beginning of the World Wide Web. Shivanand Kanavi gives us the story of how it all began.

'Karan Johar said he was blown away by our performance'

'Karan Johar said he was blown away by our performance'

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

'We have been getting e-mails for assignments and events. People from random islands, like Seychelles, called us to perform for India's independence day. It's crazy to see how the internet affects the world. We feel blessed that so many people recognise us. We have even got mails from low-budget feature film makers in the South -- like they want us to be the heroines!' Twins Poonam and Priyanka Shah give us a jhalak into their lives!

'We assist to bankrupt ideology of violent extremism everywhere'

'We assist to bankrupt ideology of violent extremism everywhere'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

In his penultimate State of the Union address, Barack Obama said that the economy is improving.

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