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Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'Steve was the foremost strategic analyst on South Asia,' remembers Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

WikiLeaks reveals how CIA hacks YOUR phones, TVs

WikiLeaks reveals how CIA hacks YOUR phones, TVs

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

WikiLeaks has released what it termed as the biggest-ever leak of confidential documents from the Central Intelligence Agency, claiming the America's premier spy agency partnered with foreign intelligence agencies to turn TVs and smartphones into weapons for surveillance.

Sikh-owned gas station burnt in US

Sikh-owned gas station burnt in US

Rediff.com1 Dec 2004

Ethnic slurs were also spray-painted on the property, the Sikh Council on Religion and Education said.

Paes-Martina in 2nd round

Paes-Martina in 2nd round

Rediff.com29 May 2005

The duo defeated French pair Stephanie Foretz and Nicolas Devilder to enter the second round of the mixed doubles at the French Open.

Goodbye, Mr P!

Goodbye, Mr P!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2005

Now, US may sell F-16s to India

Now, US may sell F-16s to India

Rediff.com6 May 2016

'One of the great assets that India has is its enormous intellectual content, enormous intellectual developmental content, and some of the things we need to be working on are unmanned systems, for example, the enormous opportunities for us to jointly partner and develop -- not simply sell our equipment to India -- but actually partner and develop in areas like drones, areas like advanced aircraft and even areas around certain missile systems, where we can have a win-win.'

Russian stars to face Uberoi sisters

Russian stars to face Uberoi sisters

Rediff.com25 Sep 2005

Halep's French Open title inspired by Ruzici

Halep's French Open title inspired by Ruzici

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Newly-crowned French Open champion Simon Halep said she was inspired to win her first Grand Slam title by her manager Virginia Ruzici's feats 40 years ago at Roland Garros.

Still Alice' writer-director Richard Glatzer dies at 63

Still Alice' writer-director Richard Glatzer dies at 63

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

He was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, in 2011.

Republicans to field 10 Indian-Americans in 2014 elections

Republicans to field 10 Indian-Americans in 2014 elections

Rediff.com30 Jul 2013

As part of its effort to change the face of the party, diversify its base and gain the support of this cash rich community, the Republican Party is working to field 10 Indian-Americans in the 2014 Congressional elections.

'US Airways could fail next month'

'US Airways could fail next month'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2004

US Airways faces a possible second bankruptcy filing next month and even liquidation if it fails to reach a new agreement with its unions, according to a consultancy firm.

Suarez, Pascual win doubles crown

Suarez, Pascual win doubles crown

Rediff.com6 Jun 2004

Suarez and Ruano Pascual repeated their Australian Open victory over the Russians in January to win their third consecutive grand slam title.

Jones's training going well: coach

Jones's training going well: coach

Rediff.com10 Nov 2004

IBM keen on participating in Smart Cities, Digital India projects

IBM keen on participating in Smart Cities, Digital India projects

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

US-based global technology giant IBM expressed keen interest in participating in India's newly-launched initiatives like Smart Cities and Digital India.

US: Muslim woman fired from new job for wearing hijab

US: Muslim woman fired from new job for wearing hijab

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

A young Muslim woman was fired from her job at a dental clinic for wearing a hijab

Robert DeNiro's father was gay!

Robert DeNiro's father was gay!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Readers speak out!

Readers speak out!

Rediff.com17 Apr 2005

Readers' comments during match commentary of sixth ODI.

Net biggies file anti-spam lawsuits

Net biggies file anti-spam lawsuits

Rediff.com11 Mar 2004

In an apparent coordinated effort to stop 'spam', four major Internet providers - American Online, Earthlink, Yahoo and Microsoft - have filed lawsuits seeking monetary damages and injunctions against senders' bulk junk e-mail.

Lashkar acts as secret police for Qaeda: Report

Lashkar acts as secret police for Qaeda: Report

Rediff.com4 Aug 2003

A US congressional paper says the recent arrest of eleven men in Virginia, allegedly connected with the Lashkar, raises the prospects of a new terrorist threat in the US.

Internet plays cupid across continents

Internet plays cupid across continents

Rediff.com21 Sep 2004

Internet chat sessions brought together Maria of Virginia, USA, and Sheikh Azhar Quereshi, a jawan in the Madhya Pradesh Special Armed Forces. Maria reached Madhya Pradesh Sept 16 to marry Quereshi.

Trump hits back: Obama worst president in American history

Trump hits back: Obama worst president in American history

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Trump also reiterated his stand and said he does not regret having criticised the parents of a slain American Muslim soldier Humayun Khan.

US Senate confirms Indian-American Amit Mehta as a federal judge

US Senate confirms Indian-American Amit Mehta as a federal judge

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Indian-American Amit Priyavadan Mehta has been confirmed by the US Senate as a federal judge in the District of Columbia, becoming the first Asian Pacific American to occupy this important position.

Iverson could be the Answer

Iverson could be the Answer

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

Somewhere in the last 15 months it seems Iverson -- nicknamed the Answer -- has become something of a reformed character.

The Hours Review

The Hours Review

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

Life term for Washington sniper killings

Life term for Washington sniper killings

Rediff.com11 Mar 2004

Lee Boyd Malvo was sentenced to life imprisonment without parole for the sniper killings in Washington area in 2002, which left 10 people dead.

Healing hearts

Healing hearts

Rediff.com8 Mar 2004

Tanya impresses on world jr golf circuit

Tanya impresses on world jr golf circuit

Rediff.com6 Aug 2003

The 10-year old Tanya, captured the US Kids World Championship.

Concorde finds a new home at Smithsonian museum

Concorde finds a new home at Smithsonian museum

Rediff.com13 Jun 2003

An Air France Concorde roared into Dulles airport in suburban Virginia on Thursday and headed for its new home at the museum's companion facility adjacent to the airport.

Trump defends Charlottesville response, targets 'dishonest' media

Trump defends Charlottesville response, targets 'dishonest' media

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Trump said he strongly condemn neo-Nazis, white supremacists and the Ku Klux Klan members."

Pakistani man sentenced in US for LeT links

Pakistani man sentenced in US for LeT links

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

Mohammad Aatique, 31, is first to be sentenced among a group of 11 people indicted in Pennsylvania and Virginia in July for training with assault rifles.

INSIDE LOOK: When Defence Minister Parrikar was aboard USS Eisenhower

INSIDE LOOK: When Defence Minister Parrikar was aboard USS Eisenhower

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

On Friday, the 'raksha mantri' boarded the USS Eisenhower to view flight operations while the ship was at sea.

Senate confirms Kenneth Juster as US ambassador to India

Senate confirms Kenneth Juster as US ambassador to India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Juster, 62, is an old India hand who played a key role in the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

Hurricane Isabel hits US coast

Hurricane Isabel hits US coast

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

The professor who runs a cow sanctuary in the US

The professor who runs a cow sanctuary in the US

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

"Many people in America see animals, particularly cows, as meat...animals have a soul, personality, they interact," says Sankar Sastri, who runs the Lakshmi Cow Sanctuary in Pennsylvania, USA.