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Ahead of mid-term polls, Trump coins slogan in Hindi

Ahead of mid-term polls, Trump coins slogan in Hindi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

"Bharat and America sabse achhe dost" Trump is seen rehearsing and saying in a video released by the Republican Hindu Coalition.

Will take US-India ties to next level again: Trump

Will take US-India ties to next level again: Trump

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Former United States President Donald Trump has promised that he will take America's relationship with India to the next level again if he wins the presidential election in 2024.

What's next for Serena Williams?

What's next for Serena Williams?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Serena has backed early stage companies for nearly a decade.

When pets turned out for US election day

When pets turned out for US election day

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

While they may not be able to vote, some pets have found their way to polling stations across the US. Take a look.

BJP attacks George Soros over 'Adani turmoil may weaken Modi' remark

BJP attacks George Soros over 'Adani turmoil may weaken Modi' remark

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Billionaire philanthropist George Soros believes the turmoil at Gautam Adani's business empire may weaken Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hold on the government -- a statement which was strongly countered by BJP as an attack on Indian democracy.

Dhawan to lead Team India in ODI series against WI

Dhawan to lead Team India in ODI series against WI

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

Dhawan will be leading Team India in the three-match ODI series, with Ravindra Jadeja as the vice-captain.

Trump to accept nomination for US president in Jacksonville

Trump to accept nomination for US president in Jacksonville

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

Trump will deliver his acceptance speech on August 27 in Jacksonville.

Rahul Gandhi's expectations from wife: 'A loving person who is intelligent'

Rahul Gandhi's expectations from wife: 'A loving person who is intelligent'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Viewed as India's most eligible bachelor by some, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi says he'll get married when the right girl comes along and part of the problem is that his parents' "really lovely marriage" has set the bar very high.

Nikki Haley announces US presidential run, will take on Trump

Nikki Haley announces US presidential run, will take on Trump

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Prominent Indian-American politician Nikki Haley launched her presidential campaign on Tuesday, becoming the first Republican to challenge former US President Donald Trump in his 2024 bid for the White House.

Woods and son ride birdie blitz to finish second at PNC Championship

Woods and son ride birdie blitz to finish second at PNC Championship

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Tiger Woods and his 12-year-old son Charlie reeled off 11 straight birdies to card a final round 57 and finish in second place at the PNC Championship on Sunday, two shots behind winners John Daly and his son John Daly Jr.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Flashback 2022: Malaika-Arjun's 'M' Word

Flashback 2022: Malaika-Arjun's 'M' Word

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

As the curtain come down on 2022, Roshmila Bhattacharya flashbacks to some of the year's news-makers and events.

SpaceX capsule with 1st all-civilian crew returns to Earth

SpaceX capsule with 1st all-civilian crew returns to Earth

Rediff.com19 Sep 2021

SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean off coast Florida.

We are both daughters of India, Priyanka Chopra tells Kamala Harris

We are both daughters of India, Priyanka Chopra tells Kamala Harris

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Chopra, who is now settled in Los Angeles, was invited by the Democratic National Committee's Women's Leadership Forum to interview the Vice President for a fireside chat.

Kohli asks to be rested for Windies T20Is; Ashwin set for recall

Kohli asks to be rested for Windies T20Is; Ashwin set for recall

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Former captain Virat Kohli has asked to be rested from the entire limited overs series against the West Indies next month, including the five T20Is, BCCI sources said.

VOTE! Who Should Be India's Next Captain?

VOTE! Who Should Be India's Next Captain?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

India will need to look for a successor for Rohit Sharma, who turned 35 in April, after the ODI World Cup next year.

Explosion rocks SpaceX in Florida during pre-launch test

Explosion rocks SpaceX in Florida during pre-launch test

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

NASA says SpaceX was conducting a test firing of its unmanned rocket when the blast occurred.

Tiger Woods undecided on competing at Masters

Tiger Woods undecided on competing at Masters

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Tiger Woods will make a "game-time decision" on competing at next week's Masters, the five-times champion said on Sunday.

20 Years On: America REMEMBERS 9/11

20 Years On: America REMEMBERS 9/11

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Saturday marks 20 years of the 9/11 terror attacks in America. The image of two passenger planes flying into the twin towers of the World Trade Center is permanently etched inpublic memory.

PIX: Trump kicks off race with limo loop, Air Force One flyby

PIX: Trump kicks off race with limo loop, Air Force One flyby

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

US President Donald Trump took a loop around the Daytona 500 racetrack on Sunday in his presidential limousine, drawing cheers from fans at NASCAR's most prestigious race not long after completing a dramatic flyby on Air Force One. Ramping up his nationwide re-election effort after his acquittal in the US Senate impeachment trial, Trump served as grand marshal at the annual National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing event, which takes place in the electoral swing state of Florida.

Teenager killed, cop among 3 injured in Washington DC shooting

Teenager killed, cop among 3 injured in Washington DC shooting

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

According to a local media outlet, the shooting took place at or near the site of a Juneteenth music concert called "Moechella" on 14th and U Street.

Texas school shooting: Biden blames gun lobby, seeks control measures

Texas school shooting: Biden blames gun lobby, seeks control measures

Rediff.com25 May 2022

President Joe Biden asked Americans to stand up to the gun lobby and urged the members of the Congress for an immediate gun control legislation.

Players Championship: Lahiri finishes historic 2nd!

Players Championship: Lahiri finishes historic 2nd!

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Indian golfer Anirban Lahiri gave it his all but fell short by a stroke

SEE: Tennis star Gauff's strong statement at #blacklivesmatter protest

SEE: Tennis star Gauff's strong statement at #blacklivesmatter protest

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'It's sad that I'm here protesting the same thing that she did 50-plus years ago'

Team India take off to USA for T20Is

Team India take off to USA for T20Is

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The men in blue flew to Miami from there will catch another flight to Florida where they will play first two T20Is against West Indies.

An Indian American in the White House?

An Indian American in the White House?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

What would an Indian American president of the US look like, sound like and act like, especially on issues and policies pertaining to his or her 'mother-land'?, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

US Prez polls: 10 crore Americans have already voted

US Prez polls: 10 crore Americans have already voted

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

An estimated 16 crore people casting their votes in a presidential election is a record in itself in terms of turnout after 1900, according to Michael P McDonald, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida, who leads the US Election Project that tracks early voting.

16 NBA players in 'self-isolation' after testing positive for COVID-19

16 NBA players in 'self-isolation' after testing positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Sixteen NBA players tested positive for COVID-19, the league said on Friday, a little over a month before the 2020 season is set to resume in Florida on the same day the state reported a record of almost 9,000 new coronavirus cases in 24 hours.

Hardik credits Rohit-Dravid for India's success in West Indies

Hardik credits Rohit-Dravid for India's success in West Indies

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

India skipper Rohit Sharma wants the team to step away from what it had been doing for the past five-six years and has given the players security and freedom to express themselves, says star all-rounder Hardik Pandya.

Trump to make Mar-a-Lago estate his permanent home after leaving WH

Trump to make Mar-a-Lago estate his permanent home after leaving WH

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Trump has spent a significant amount of time at Mar-a-Lago, dubbed the "Winter White House", throughout his four-year presidency.

PIX: Protests turn to cheer as Manchester United stun Liverpool

PIX: Protests turn to cheer as Manchester United stun Liverpool

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Manchester United produced an utterly unexpected 2-1 victory over old rivals Liverpool in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Monday to turn fan protests against the club's owners into a rare night of celebration.

Twenty20 international spices up Florida suburb

Twenty20 international spices up Florida suburb

Rediff.com23 May 2010

With the smell of Jamaican jerk chicken and Indian biryani wafting through stands, New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 28 runs in the first official Twenty20 international between two Test playing nations in the United States.

This 16 YO promises to fight racial injustice

This 16 YO promises to fight racial injustice

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Coco Gauff has released videos protesting against killings of African-Americans in the US amid widespread outrage following the death of George Floyd, an unarmed Black man in police custody in Minneapolis.

Nasa astronauts aboard SpaceX capsule make 1st splashdown in 45 years

Nasa astronauts aboard SpaceX capsule make 1st splashdown in 45 years

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

"Thanks for flying @SpaceX." Current Location: Planet Earth. A 2:48pm ET, @AstroBehnken and @Astro_Doug splashed down, marking the first splashdown of an American crew spacecraft in 45 years. #LaunchAmerica," NASA said in a tweet earlier.

Nishikori set to miss US Open after second positive test for Covid

Nishikori set to miss US Open after second positive test for Covid

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

Kei Nishikori's hopes of playing at the US Open have faded further after the Japanese former world number four revealed he had tested positive for COVID-19 for a second time.

Leclerc seizes Miami pole in Ferrari front row sweep

Leclerc seizes Miami pole in Ferrari front row sweep

Rediff.com8 May 2022

Formula One championship leader Charles Leclerc took pole position for the inaugural Miami Grand Prix ahead of Ferrari team mate Carlos Sainz in a front row lockout in qualifying on Saturday.

PIX: France's Jeanjean in the limelight with Pliskova win

PIX: France's Jeanjean in the limelight with Pliskova win

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Leolia Jeanjean, playing in her maiden Grand Slam, is a former big hope of French tennis who ended up living on minimum wage after a knee injury suffered when she was 15 kept her off the courts for two years.

Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans

Flurry of positive COVID-19 tests in athletes hurts US restart plans

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The MLS and NBA were paying particularly close attention to Friday's events as many of the positive tests occurred in Florida where both leagues have announced plans to restart their seasons at Orlando's Walt Disney World.

T20 World Cup: How Team India is shaping up

T20 World Cup: How Team India is shaping up

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

'We are going to be encountering different grounds wherever we are going to be playing, so the challenges are going to be different'

Eyeing LA Olympics, ICC could award 2024 T20 World Cup to US

Eyeing LA Olympics, ICC could award 2024 T20 World Cup to US

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

The United States is likely to host the T20 World Cup in 2024, which could serve as a launch pad in the International Cricket Council's bid for cricket's inclusion in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.