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Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant and daughter among 9 killed in helicopter crash

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Kobe Bryant, one of the NBA's all-time greatest players whose international stardom transcended basketball, was killed at age 41 on Sunday in a helicopter crash near Los Angeles along with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others on board, officials said.

Walmart workers threaten strike across US on Nov 23

Walmart workers threaten strike across US on Nov 23

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

According to news reports, workers held walkouts and marches in cities across the US, including those in Dallas, San Diego, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington DC, Sacramento and even at its headquarters in Arkansas.

Hollywood loves Polanski again!

Hollywood loves Polanski again!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2003

Inside the Trump Presidential Twitter Library

Inside the Trump Presidential Twitter Library

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

We all know United States President Donald Trump's preferred way of communicating directly with his fellow Americans is through tweets. And to celebrate 'The Donald's' tweets, the people at The Daily Show With Trevor Noah have put together the Donald J Trump Presidential Twitter Library -- a kind of museum dedicated solely to Trump tweets. The pop-up museum was free to enter, and ran from June 14-16. Its Washington, DC debut was timed to coincide with the US president's 73rd birthday. The pop-up installation has already been shown in Miami, Austin, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and New York City. Take a glimpse.

NBA: Heat win ninth straight, tighten grip on East

NBA: Heat win ninth straight, tighten grip on East

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The Miami Heat tightened their grip on the Eastern Conference by routing the Chicago Bulls 86-67 on Thursday.

Four NRIs to receive leadership awards

Four NRIs to receive leadership awards

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

Mohanbir Sawhney, Raghuram G Rajan, Raju G C Thomas and Darsh Wasan will receive the award for academic leadership.

A look at world's top 10 cities

A look at world's top 10 cities

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

The Global Cities Index measures global engagement of cities across five dimensions: business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural experience, and political engagement.

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Shorts: Paris marathon cancelled as COVID-19 surge in France

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Rugby: Blues players sent home due to COVID-19 lockdown, still hoping to play last game.

A 'Trump-Clinton' fight in Japan

A 'Trump-Clinton' fight in Japan

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

A burger joint in Tokyo is trying to cash-in on the big fight between Democratic Hilary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump.

'US will bring to justice other six charged in 26/11'

'US will bring to justice other six charged in 26/11'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The United States has said it will continue to bring to justice the other six people named in Mumbai terror attacks case, including Lashkar-e-Tayiba leaders.

Only 35 years? 'David Headley has no right to live'

Only 35 years? 'David Headley has no right to live'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

As David Headley appeared before the court for his sentence hearing, American victims of the Mumbai terror attack said it would be an outrage if he was let off with just a 35 year imprisonment for his involvement in the massacre of 2008.

IT sector cheers Obama re-election

IT sector cheers Obama re-election

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Industry players, analysts and Nasscom do not see any negative implication on the industry.

Rupee has not depreciated to a worrying level, govt should watch CAD: Rajan

Rupee has not depreciated to a worrying level, govt should watch CAD: Rajan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Rajan says, this is a time where countries should be focusing on getting the macro stability in order

Dead Indian-American lottery winner's wife demands justice

Dead Indian-American lottery winner's wife demands justice

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The distraught wife of a $1 million lottery winner, who died of cyanide poisoning, has demanded that the truth behind her husband's mysterious death should be brought out soon, as the authorities in Chicago prepared to exhume the body of the Indian-American businessman.

Pak was humiliated at the NATO summit: Qureshi

Pak was humiliated at the NATO summit: Qureshi

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said Pakistan was humiliated at the NATO Summit in Chicago because of President Asif Ali Zardari's "zero credibility".

Cameron basks in Chelsea's Champions League triumph

Cameron basks in Chelsea's Champions League triumph

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Prime Minister David Cameron savoured Chelsea's win over German club Bayern Munich in the Champions League final on Sunday after watching the deciding penalty shootout with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a summit in the United States.

Photo: Aamir Khan meets Shahid Afridi in Mecca

Photo: Aamir Khan meets Shahid Afridi in Mecca

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The stars met up during a prayer meet in Mecca.

All Indian-American lawmakers get key US Congressional panels

All Indian-American lawmakers get key US Congressional panels

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

This is the highest number of Indian-Americans in the history of the US Congress.

Special evacuation flights for Indians in US to begin this week

Special evacuation flights for Indians in US to begin this week

Rediff.com5 May 2020

While no exact dates have been announced yet, the flights could take off from San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Washington DC, the officials said.

US troops told to BEHAVE at upcoming NATO summit

US troops told to BEHAVE at upcoming NATO summit

Rediff.com14 May 2012

No alcohol, no prostitutes. This is the stern message the head of the United States Northern Command has sent to his troops supporting the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit in Chicago, the hometown of President Barack Obama.

'Releasing 26/11 plotter on bail will strain Indo-US ties '

'Releasing 26/11 plotter on bail will strain Indo-US ties '

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

US attorney urged the Los Angeles court that Rana be not released.

We must respect Rajan's decision: Chanda Kochhar

We must respect Rajan's decision: Chanda Kochhar

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan's decision to not seek a second term is a "personal one" which everybody should respect, Chanda Kochhar MD & CEO, ICICI Bank said.

World's 15 stunning buildings

World's 15 stunning buildings

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest structure in the world, at a height of 829.84 metres (2,723 ft).

FAA downgrade puts Jet into tailspin

FAA downgrade puts Jet into tailspin

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

United, American snap code share deals, in compliance with US regulator's ruling

Indian techie convicted of groping woman during flight

Indian techie convicted of groping woman during flight

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

An Indian software consultant, on a work visa in the United States, was convicted by a Chicago court on Thursday of groping a woman while they were seated next to each other aboard an airplane.

MIT congratulates Abhijit Banerjee, wife Esther Duflo

MIT congratulates Abhijit Banerjee, wife Esther Duflo

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

MIT, in a release, said the 'work of Duflo and Banerjee has emphasised the use of field experiments in research, to bring the principles of laboratory-style randomised, controlled trials to empirical economics'.

India seeks extradition of estranged wife of Headley

India seeks extradition of estranged wife of Headley

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

India has asked Morocco to extradite the estranged wife of David Coleman Headley, the alleged mastermind of November 2008 Mumbai terror attack, as she is believed to have information and answers to key questions related to the incident.

On VIDEO: David Headley's interrogation

On VIDEO: David Headley's interrogation

Rediff.com20 Oct 2011

US federal prosecutors have released interrogation tapes of admitted Pakistani-American terrorist David Headley, who helped plot the November 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, after a Chicago judge's order.

Those who clean India have first right to chant Vande Mataram: PM

Those who clean India have first right to chant Vande Mataram: PM

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

'We chew paan and spit it out on Mother India and then chant Vande Mataram. Throw garbage and then chant Vande Mataram... , the PM said.

Narendra Modi announces yatra ahead of Gujarat polls

Narendra Modi announces yatra ahead of Gujarat polls

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has decided to embark on a month-long yatra from September 11 in poll-bound Gujarat, which will cover major parts of the state.

Check out the interesting videos of this week!

Check out the interesting videos of this week!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Check out the interesting videos of this week!

US cabbie gets 7.5 yrs in prison for aiding Kashmiri

US cabbie gets 7.5 yrs in prison for aiding Kashmiri

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

A Pakistani-American cab driver in Chicago, who gave money to Al Qaeda operative Illyas Kashmiri for terror attacks in India, has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison on charges of providing financial assistance to the terror outfit.

This wasn't an accident. YOU made this happen: Obama

This wasn't an accident. YOU made this happen: Obama

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Minutes after he was projected as the winner of the closely fought 2012 US presidential election against Republican rival Mitt Romney, incumbent Barack Obama sent a letter to his supporters, thanking them profusely for standing by him.

Spotted: Aamir Khan shooting for Dhoom 3

Spotted: Aamir Khan shooting for Dhoom 3

Rediff.com16 Aug 2012

Reader Monali Nadkarni has sent us a photograph of the star.

Will US-Pak relations EVER go back to normal?

Will US-Pak relations EVER go back to normal?

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Pakistan missed a valuable opportunity to create goodwill with the United States and other North Atlantic Treaty Organisation members when it failed to announce a reopening of NATO supply routes to Afghanistan at the summit held Sunday and Monday in Chicago, says Lisa Curtis.

'Pak, NATO expectations not fully fulfilled at US summit'

'Pak, NATO expectations not fully fulfilled at US summit'

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The expectations of both Pakistan and NATO have not been "fully fulfilled" at the alliance's summit in Chicago, Pakistan's powerful army chief Gen Ashfaq Parvez Kayani has said.

Making good progress on reopening of land routes: Obama

Making good progress on reopening of land routes: Obama

Rediff.com22 May 2012

The United States and Pakistan are making diligent progress on reopening of ground lines of communication to Afghanistan, President Barack Obama said, after his brief meeting with his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari.

PHOTOS: America weeps for Wisconsin gurdwara victims

PHOTOS: America weeps for Wisconsin gurdwara victims

Rediff.com9 Aug 2012

Hundreds of people from various walks of life, Indian-Americans in particular, gathered in cities across the United States to mourn the killing of six Sikh worshippers at a Wisconsin gurdwara, describing the incident as an "ugly and dark day" in the US history.