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2 TV journalists shot dead in US by a disgruntled ex-worker

2 TV journalists shot dead in US by a disgruntled ex-worker

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

A woman TV news reporter and a cameraman conducting a live on-air interview were killed on the spot when a "disgruntled station employee" opened fire at a mall in US state of Virginia and fled, shocking viewers who saw the grisly drama on their TVs.

Pak: US 'jihad seekers' jailed for 10 years

Pak: US 'jihad seekers' jailed for 10 years

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

A Pakistani anti-terrorism court punished each of the five US terror suspects, who were arrested from Punjab province's Sargodha District in December 2009, with 10 years imprisonment on Thursday.

King Richard Review

King Richard Review

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Will Smith, who had once portrayed the irreverent Muhammad Ali with such aplomb, brings the character of Richard Williams alive. The accent, the dialect, the body-language and the ever-present chip on the shoulder, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Amidst a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year.

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to Acting US Defence Secretary

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to Acting US Defence Secretary

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The new appointment from the Pentagon comes a day after Trump fired Defence Secretary Mark Esper and designated the National Counter Terrorism Center Director, Chris Miller, as the Acting Secretary of Defence.

American wins golden toilet roll after 63-hour virtual ultramarathon

American wins golden toilet roll after 63-hour virtual ultramarathon

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

American Michael Wardian was the last runner standing in the 'Quarantine Backyard Ultra' on Tuesday as the endurance athlete took the title after completing 422km in 63 hours. Wardian's reward was what the organisers described as the "world's most coveted prize" - a golden toilet paper roll.

Anju Seth, IIM-C's first woman director

Anju Seth, IIM-C's first woman director

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

'She was the unanimous choice of the search-cum-selection committee.'

India-born US judge will decide antitrust case against Google

India-born US judge will decide antitrust case against Google

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

India-born US district judge Amit Mehta, an Obama appointee, has been assigned the justice department's crucial lawsuit against internet search giant Google.

Race for US prez: Romney sweeps 3 Republican primaries

Race for US prez: Romney sweeps 3 Republican primaries

Rediff.com9 May 2012

Mitt Romney swept three Republican primaries in Indiana, North Carolina and West Virginia, moving closer to sealing the party nomination for November presidential polls against incumbent Barack Obama.

500 fans to be allowed for World TeamTennis matches

500 fans to be allowed for World TeamTennis matches

Rediff.com26 May 2020

World TeamTennis, an innovative mixed-gender professional tennis league, will start from July 5 at the Greenbrier, West Virginia, and up to 500 fans will be allowed to attend matches during its three-week season, tournament organisers said on Tuesday. WTT said it would adhere to all health and safety protocols required by authorities to ensure the well-being of its players, coaches and essential staff amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

India's Approaching Democratic Crisis

India's Approaching Democratic Crisis

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

India will either have to create a system in which certain geographical areas will wind up being permanent political outsiders at the Union level or it will have to create a system in which certain votes are weighted more heavily than others, observes Mihir S Sharma.

The Indian-American leading NASA's Perseverance rover landing on Marsa

The Indian-American leading NASA's Perseverance rover landing on Marsa

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

While she has been a member of the Perseverance Rover mission since the beginning at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA, Dr Mohan has also been a part of various important missions of NASA. The Indian-American Scientist worked on projects Cassini (a mission to Saturn) and GRAIL (a pair of formation flown spacecraft to the Moon).

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!

White House gate crasher to run for governor

White House gate crasher to run for governor

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

More than two years after he gate crashed into the White House State Dinner hosted for visiting Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Tareq Salahi has announced his intent to run for governor of Virginia.

Indian-origin Sikh elected mayor of historic US city

Indian-origin Sikh elected mayor of historic US city

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Satyendra Singh Huja, a Sikh American, has been unanimously elected as the mayor of Charlottesville, a historic city in Virginia.

Obama seeks re-election to 'finish what we started'

Obama seeks re-election to 'finish what we started'

Rediff.com6 May 2012

Addressing impressive rallies in both Columbus in Ohio and Richmond in Virginia, US President Barack Obama said "his agenda of change -- though has accomplished a lot -- is yet to reach its destination and thus he needs another chance."

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Lots of weddings were put on hold this year, but some still took place and photographers were on hand to capture the magical memories. Some couples even had their special days documented in an award-winning style. The winners of the International Wedding Photographer of the Year have been revealed and the snaps will warm your heart.

PHOTOS: Emotional Halep finally realises Major dream

PHOTOS: Emotional Halep finally realises Major dream

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

'It's very emotional. I've been waiting for this moment since I was 14'

It's between Biden and Sanders in Democratic presidential race

It's between Biden and Sanders in Democratic presidential race

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The "Super Tuesday", or March 3 presidential primaries, were held in as many as 15 states including Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont and Virginia. Biden, 77, registered impressive victories in the states of Virginia, North Carolina, Alabama, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Minnesota, Massachusetts and Arkansas, propelling him as the frontrunner in the primaries. However, Sanders, 78, by winning big in the State of California -- which sends 415 pledge delegates -- reflected the fight to win Democratic nomination to challenge Republican incumbent Donald Trump was not over yet.

Samosa caucus: 4 Indian-American lawmakers re-elected

Samosa caucus: 4 Indian-American lawmakers re-elected

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The Indian-American community has emerged as a force to reckon with for the first time in the history of the US presidential election.

An Ill Wind Blowing Over Karnataka

An Ill Wind Blowing Over Karnataka

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

This divisiveness is upsetting social cohesion and can throw the bright young people thronging to Bengaluru with billion dollar ideas in their creative minds off balance, warns Shekhar Gupta.

The man who exposed Volkswagen's emission cheating

The man who exposed Volkswagen's emission cheating

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Daniel Carder said he's surprised to see such a hullabaloo now, because his team's findings were made public nearly a year and a half ago.

Top honour for 2 Indian American scientists

Top honour for 2 Indian American scientists

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Two Indian American scientists -- Dr Romesh C Batra and Dr Kodi S Ravichandran -- were among the four Outstanding Scientists of 2011 honoured with the Governor's Award for Science Innovation by Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell.

'Job market in India better than US, Europe'

'Job market in India better than US, Europe'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

Robert Bruner, Dean of Darden School of Business, University of Virginia says that while Europe and USA may be affected by the economic crisis, the job market in India is relatively better for graduates. Read on.

US polls: Clinton lead reduced to half nationally

US polls: Clinton lead reduced to half nationally

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

However, the 68-year-old leader continues to maintain lead in some of the key battle ground states, other polls said.

Interested in IT management?

Interested in IT management?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's S P Jain Institute of Management & Research and Virginia Tech, USA, invite applications for its two-year, Post Graduate Diploma in Systems Management & Masters in Information Technology.

PICS: Zeta-Jones, Thurman fall under Nadal's spell

PICS: Zeta-Jones, Thurman fall under Nadal's spell

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Here are a few famous faces that watched Nadal go one step close to matching Roger Federer's 20 Grand Slam titles...

Trump junior goes desi; does aarti ahead of Election Day

Trump junior goes desi; does aarti ahead of Election Day

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Donald Trump's son Eric participated in a traditional 'aarti' at a Hindu temple in Florida to woo Indian-Americans as the Republican presidential nominee's family is leaving no stone unturned to ensure his victory in the November 8 election.

Tim Kaine nominated as Democratic Party's Vice Presidential candidate

Tim Kaine nominated as Democratic Party's Vice Presidential candidate

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Kaine, a 58-year-old senator from the battleground state of Virginia, was nominated by voice vote.

US Open champ Raducanu's 'just enjoying the moment'

US Open champ Raducanu's 'just enjoying the moment'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

'I definitely think it's the time to just switch off from any future thoughts or any plans, any schedule. I've got absolutely no clue. Right now, no care in the world, I'm just loving life.'

Jobs are plenty, but techies in India lack necessary skillsets: IBM chief

Jobs are plenty, but techies in India lack necessary skillsets: IBM chief

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

There have been reports that nearly three-fourths of the millions of engineers and B-school graduates are simply not employable at all, speaking volumes about the quality of both the academics as well as the admission process in the country's education systems.

Trump slams dirty restaurant that asked his spokesperson to leave

Trump slams "dirty" restaurant that asked his spokesperson to leave

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The US president suggested that the "dirty" eatery "badly needs a paint job" and must focus more on cleaning its "filthy canopies, doors and windows".

'Town in US could disappear due to climate change'

'Town in US could disappear due to climate change'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

Jamestown, a historic town in Virginia, where first permanent European settled in what became the American colonies and the United States could disappear due to rising water levels, researchers have said.

5 Olympians who ended on wrong side of the law

5 Olympians who ended on wrong side of the law

Rediff.com29 May 2021

After devoting years to the difficult pursuit of perfection, some fall wayward.

Will put American workers first: Trump woos African-Americans voters

Will put American workers first: Trump woos African-Americans voters

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Recent polls indicate that Trump is trailing behind Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton among non-White communities, in particularly among African-Americans, Asian-Americans and Latinos.

Mark Warner to co-chair Senate-India Caucus

Mark Warner to co-chair Senate-India Caucus

Rediff.com15 Nov 2010

Virginia Senator Mark R Warner, a Democrat considered close to New Delhi, would co-chair the Senate-India Caucus in the new US Congress, replacing his veteran party colleague Chris Dodd.

Shorts: Amazon removes NFL team's merchandise from website

Shorts: Amazon removes NFL team's merchandise from website

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Amazon's action follows that of other retailers such as Walmart Inc, Target Corp and Nike Inc.

Voting begins in crucial midterm polls in US

Voting begins in crucial midterm polls in US

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

According to political pundits, the Democrats have a good chance of winning the House, while the Republicans are likely to retain the Senate.

Woman who called Michelle Obama 'ape in heels' fired from job

Woman who called Michelle Obama 'ape in heels' fired from job

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Taylor, the former executive director of the Clay County Development Corporation, was terminated after state officials and the organisation's board of directors came to an agreement, according to a statement released by West Virginia Governor Early Tomblin's office on Wednesday.

Twitter's Agrawal latest Indian to head a global giant

Twitter's Agrawal latest Indian to head a global giant

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

With his elevation as the CEO of Twitter, Parag Agrawal, in whom co-founder of the microblogging giant Jack Dorsey has "bone-deep" trust, joins the growing power club of Indian-origin executives helming US-based global multinationals. Twitter's outgoing CEO Dorsey announced on Monday that 37-year old Agrawal, an Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and Stanford University alumnus, will be the company's new chief executive as he stepped down after 16 years at the company that he co-founded and helmed. A report in The New York Times said Agrawal will receive an annual salary of $1 million, in addition to bonuses, restricted stock units and performance-based stock units.