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US: Fairfax county burglaries have a common link

US: Fairfax county burglaries have a common link

Rediff.com11 Aug 2009

At least 16 Fairfax County burglaries in the United States may be the work of the same suspects, who apparently have targeted homes of people with Asian backgrounds, sometimes by spotting depictions of a prominent Hindu deity, says a report in the Washington Times.

Will A Desi Kid Win US Spelling Bee Again?

Will A Desi Kid Win US Spelling Bee Again?

Rediff.com29 May 2025

The annual Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is taking place at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center Hotel in National Harbor, Maryland, outside Washington DC, turns a hundred years old.

Ram devotees across the globe celebrate Ayodhya consecration

Ram devotees across the globe celebrate Ayodhya consecration

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

While main events throughout the country were organised on Sunday by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad of America, several community members gathered at the iconic Times Square in New York to celebrate the historic event.

Johnny Depp Wins; Amber Heard to pay $15 million

Johnny Depp Wins; Amber Heard to pay $15 million

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Amber Heard has won part of her libel case against Johnny Depp. The jury has awarded her $2 million in damages.

Johnny Depp Can't Remember His Movies

Johnny Depp Can't Remember His Movies

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'I'm so pathetic when it comes to knowing what movies I've done. I'm sorry. I just, I don't watch them.'

IIT, Israeli IT school in pact

IIT, Israeli IT school in pact

Rediff.com18 May 2005

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur will sign an agreement with the prestigious Technion Israel Institute of Technology this week on exchange and collaboration in research projects

The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Fight So Far

The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Fight So Far

Rediff.com18 May 2022

How the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard relationship evolved and dissolved.

Burglaries in Hindu homes on the rise in Fairfax

Burglaries in Hindu homes on the rise in Fairfax

Rediff.com5 Sep 2009

The Indian-American community in upscale Fairfax County, Virginia, has begun feeling insecure following a rash of burglaries that appear to target their households. Of 21 burglaries reported in the county since January, 16 were in Indian homes.

Virginia: Accused acquitted; community upset

Virginia: Accused acquitted; community upset

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

The Indian community in Northern Virginia was shocked and outraged after a Fairfax county judge dismissed charges against three people arrested in connection with a series of burglaries targeting Indian homes in the area for over a year.

US: Three burglars targeting Indians arrested

US: Three burglars targeting Indians arrested

Rediff.com14 Nov 2009

Three people from New York -- a woman and two men -- were arrested and charged in connection with a series of burglaries in Northern Virginia. The trio was reportedly targeting Indians.

Indian SMEs show interest in US market

Indian SMEs show interest in US market

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

The midsize companies currently not present in the US, are keen in having slice of the pie.

NRI in limelight over immigration debate

NRI in limelight over immigration debate

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Immediately following his election, DeBenedittis closed down the day-labour centre that had been sustained by public funds and was located in a residential neighbourhood. In this, he had the backing of most members of the Town Council.

NRI gambling racket unearthed

NRI gambling racket unearthed

Rediff.com18 Feb 2006

Book on life of PM Modi launched in Washington

Book on life of PM Modi launched in Washington

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The book has been written by Bindeshwar Pathak, the founder of NGO Sulabh International.

Virginia jury convicts Indian computer programmer

Virginia jury convicts Indian computer programmer

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

He has been convicted of first-degree murder and might be imprisoned for life.

Trump-Biden tear desi families apart

Trump-Biden tear desi families apart

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

What startles a visitor like me from India is how the 2020 US presidential election has divided families, husband and wife, parents and children, observes Payal Mohanka.

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

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.

5 Indian Americans to spearhead Republican outreach to community

5 Indian Americans to spearhead Republican outreach to community

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

Five longtime Republicans -- K V Kumar, Puneet Ahluwalia, Suhail Khan, Ajay Kuntamukkala and Harry Walia -- have been named to the GOP's Asian Pacific American Advisory Council.