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Mira Nair, Abraham Verghese in conversation

Mira Nair, Abraham Verghese in conversation

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

On Wednesday, Nair and Verghese met at Asia Society in New York in a conversation discussing life and the arts.

One desi replaces another at Ford's North American unit

One desi replaces another at Ford's North American unit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

Indian-American Raj Nair, executive vice president and president of Ford North America, has been asked to leave the Detroit-based motor company following allegations of misconduct at work place, has been replaced by another Indian-American, Kumar Galhotra.

Remembering Digvijay Singh, who read my hand

Remembering Digvijay Singh, who read my hand

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

New York-based Aseem Chhabra recollects his New Delhi days with Digvijay Singh, who passed away last week

Remembering Digvijay Singh, who read my hand

Remembering Digvijay Singh, who read my hand

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

New York-based Aseem Chhabra recollects his New Delhi days with Digvijay Singh, who passed away last week

Trump's visit: How will China react?

Trump's visit: How will China react?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'While many Chinese policy makers dismiss the political, economic and technological component of US-India relations, they express caution on the defence-related ties which also happens to be a major driver in US-India relations,' explains China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Dr Mitra called the Pandara Road crowd a 'cheerful collective of young dreamers,' united in its 'love and pride for the newly Independent India,' despite 'sharp disparities in background, temperament and attitude.' Dr Shreekant Sambrani recalls his encounters with the legendary economist who passed into the ages.

Sports Shorts: ATP investigate 'racial prejudice' claims by Young

Sports Shorts: ATP investigate 'racial prejudice' claims by Young

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday

Taslima to return to India in January

Taslima to return to India in January

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

Armed with a six-month extension of her visa to stay in India, controversial Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen said on Friday that she is traveling to the United States in August to work as a research scholar at the New York University and will return to her 'adopted country' in January next year. Taslima expressed her gratitude to the Indian government for extending her visa till February 16.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

A round-up of our favourite photographs from the week gone by.

'Human capital is at root of India's resurgence'

'Human capital is at root of India's resurgence'

Rediff.com30 May 2008

Nandan Nilekani, erstwhile CEO and a founder of Infosys Technologies Limited, who is currently co-chairman of its board of directors, offered a peek into his forthcoming book Imagining India, which he said attempts to alleviate a gap in understanding India, while delivering the kick-off Global Leader Lecture at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies.

How to solve financial sector's $75 bn problem

How to solve financial sector's $75 bn problem

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'The solution is to enable a graceful transfer of the deposit and funding 'franchise' from capital-deficient firms to capital-surplus firms.' 'This will expand credit intermediation, bring down its costs, and put the financial sector on a definite path of recovery,' argues former RBI deputy governor Viral Acharya.

Canada: 2 Indian-origin women murdered

Canada: 2 Indian-origin women murdered

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

An elderly Indian-origin woman and her daughter were killed while her granddaughter was seriously injured during a suspected "break-in" attempt by their Canadian neighbour at their home in Toronto. Sixty-five-year-old Saramma Varughese and her daughter Susan John (43), hailing from Kerala, were killed in the incident, which took place on Monday.

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

'Centre's COVID misgovernance is a political liability'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'Modi is still immensely popular and, therefore, he can sustain any number of policy failures.' 'Modi himself has worn multiple faces so it would be naive to think that the Modi of 2021 will be the same Modi that will be campaigning for re-election in 2024.'

NASA Mars Lander detects snow from Martian clouds

NASA Mars Lander detects snow from Martian clouds

Rediff.com30 Sep 2008

Snow falling from the Martian clouds have been detected by NASA's Phoenix Mars Lander, with possibilities of it even reaching the planet's surface. Laser instruments on the lander have detected the snow clouds about 2.5 miles above the spacecraft's landing site and also followed its precipitation.

'Work for the sake of passion, not a paycheck'

'Work for the sake of passion, not a paycheck'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Thirty three-year-old CEO of website MouthShut.com, Faisal Farooqui shares his success story.

Too much social networking linked to depression!

Too much social networking linked to depression!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Researchers say that too much social networking on Facebook can leave you depressed and anxious! What do you think?

PIX: Malaika, Bipasha get into festive mood

PIX: Malaika, Bipasha get into festive mood

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Mallika Dutt's Breakthrough wins major prize

Mallika Dutt's Breakthrough wins major prize

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The organization headed by Mallika Dutt, its founder and president, received $125,000 (Rs 75 lakh) and an official recognition at an award ceremony on April 24 at the University of Pennsylvania.

Understanding how safe are US cities

Understanding how safe are US cities

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Walter W Piegorsch, an expert on environmental risk, has placed 132 major cities from Albany, New York to Youngstown, Ohio on a colour-coded map that identifies their level of risk based on factors, including critical industries, ports, railroads, population, natural environment and other factors.

Omar Abdullah detained at US airport for 2 hours for checks

Omar Abdullah detained at US airport for 2 hours for checks

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The former Jammu-Kashmir chief minister was subjected to a "secondary immigration check" upon his arrival in the United States.

'Maximum number of cases per day around mid-July'

'Maximum number of cases per day around mid-July'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'It will only get worse, definitely, for the next month and one-and-a-half months.'

How I became an Army and why BTS is special

How I became an Army and why BTS is special

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

From the boys who used to hand out tickets to people on the streets and invite them to their concerts free of charge to the men selling out Wembley Stadium in less than a day, having about 20 songs on Billboards #1, BTS have come a long way, says Maya Dominic, a fan of the Korean pop band.

Exclusive! An excerpt from Suketu Mehta's latest novella

Exclusive! An excerpt from Suketu Mehta's latest novella

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

'It was the first document he had seen that asked him about his past in such detail; it was the only interest this country (America) had shown in his origins, and it was most inconvenient. To get ahead, he had to find out where he had come from.'

Lessons from the  financial crisis

Lessons from the financial crisis

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

Crises are teachers. There are lessons to be learnt from the current one as well, says Suman Bery.

After 26-hour long operation, US firefighter gets a new face

After 26-hour long operation, US firefighter gets a new face

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The 41-year-old whose face was horrifically burnt while tackling a blaze that has been given a brand new one in the most extensive transplant ever performed.

American economist has a word of caution for PM Modi

American economist has a word of caution for PM Modi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

You may be popular initially because of politics and ideology but if the economy slows down, you will be losing your popularity: Nouriel Roubini.

Meet Jagmeet Singh, the first Sikh to lead major Canadian party

Meet Jagmeet Singh, the first Sikh to lead major Canadian party

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Jagmeet Singh, a 38-year-old Sikh, elected the leader of Canada's New Democratic Party, becoming the first non-white politician to head a major party in the country.

'Feminism alive and well in India'

'Feminism alive and well in India'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2008

Consul General of India in New York Neelam Deo outlined a series of steps taken by the Government of India to promote investment and competitive entrepreneurship in India. Deo touched on several sectors, and cited the Nano car, introduced by the Tata group, as an example of how Indian entrepreneurship is introducing efficiency in production to reduce the cost.

Arun Jaitley: The minister who loved a good meal and good gossip

Arun Jaitley: The minister who loved a good meal and good gossip

Rediff.com25 Aug 2019

In the Modi government, he was the mentor -- he groomed half a dozen of those who became ministers. Some remembered, others did not -- Jaitley seemed to care little. Aditi Phadnis reports.

Rebuilding America's job machine

Rebuilding America's job machine

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Industrial policy isn't dead. It's thriving in the statesand may be the start of a U.S. comeback strategy

A bisexual relationship can break your heart

A bisexual relationship can break your heart

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Bisexual men, according to a study, have a higher risk for heart disease.

Why the H-1B programme needs fixing

Why the H-1B programme needs fixing

Rediff.com23 Apr 2007

Outsourcing expert Ron Hira says that there are huge misconceptions about how the US worker visa programme operates.

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.

Pak woman charged with Al Qaeda links

Pak woman charged with Al Qaeda links

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

A Pakistani woman, who mysteriously disappeared five years ago, having alleged links with the al Qaeda, was arraigned in a New York federal court on the charges of attempting to kill American soldiers and officials in Afghanistan and a bail hearing was set for Monday.

Rutgers varsity inks academic partnership MoU with India

Rutgers varsity inks academic partnership MoU with India

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The MoU was signed by New York Consul Geneal Dnyaneshwar Mulay on behalf of the ICCR and Richard L Edwards, executive vice president for Academic Affairs and interim Chancellor, Rutgers University to initiate this academic partnership.

Will invade Pak if needed: US prez candidate

Will invade Pak if needed: US prez candidate

Rediff.com8 Sep 2007

John Edward said if the US had actionable intelligence about imminent terrorist activity and Pakistan refused to act, the US will.

'India must act against violence on Dalits'

'India must act against violence on Dalits'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

The organisations include the Human Rights Watch, the Centre for Human Rights and the Global Justice at New York University School of Law, and the International Dalit Solidarity Network.

Soon, vibrating accessories to keep you fit

Soon, vibrating accessories to keep you fit

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

Shedding pounds may soon be moving beyond exercise and a controlled diet, with vibrating machines, shoes and even clothing that may help in cutting that extra flab on your body.

Bomb scare at Harvard prompts evacuations

Bomb scare at Harvard prompts evacuations

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

A bomb scare at Harvard University on Monday triggered emergency evacuations after police received unconfirmed reports of explosives at four sites on the campus of the prestigious institution.

Enrol for a creative writing workshop

Enrol for a creative writing workshop

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Novelist Renu Balakrishnan will conduct a workshop for budding writers in April and March 2017.