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Hitler may have had Jewish, African ancestry!

Hitler may have had Jewish, African ancestry!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler may have had Jewish and African ancestors, according to DNA tests. Saliva samples taken from 39 relatives of Hitler show he probably had biological links to the Jewish community and people from North Africa, such as Berbers of Morocco, -- the "subhuman" races he vowed to exterminate during the Holocaust.

Indian-American to modernise US power grid

Indian-American to modernise US power grid

Rediff.com11 Apr 2010

An Indian-American scientist is developing a technology with high temperature superconducting wires that would revolutionise the way power is generated, transported and used in the US. Venkat Selvamanickam, director of the Applied Research Hub and the MD Anderson chair professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Houston, said, "The goal of my research is to modernise the power grid with high temperature superconducting wires to improve efficiency."

How I-slate will help children in Indian villages

How I-slate will help children in Indian villages

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Students in an Indian village have been selected to test a new low-cost electronic notepad being built around a new class of green, power-stingy microchips that use a fraction of the electricity of today's computer chips.

Ex-Dow worker stole secrets for China

Ex-Dow worker stole secrets for China

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

A former Dow research scientist was convicted for stealing trade secrets.

In latest Twitter gaffe, US Prez Trump misspells honour

In latest Twitter gaffe, US Prez Trump misspells honour

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

"I am honered to serve you, the great American People, as your 45th President of the United States!", he tweeted shortly after assuming his office.

United Airlines does it again, kicks couple off en route to their wedding

United Airlines does it again, kicks couple off en route to their wedding

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Michael Hohl and Amber Maxwell were kicked off their United flight as they were headed from Houston to Costa Rica for their wedding.

'Howdy Modi has larger, global context'

'Howdy Modi has larger, global context'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

'In the next three decades up to 2050 there will be three important players at the world level.' 'India, US and China will be playing a very important role globally as the largest economies in the world.' 'These three countries will have to interact with each other much more closely because what they do and what they decide will impact the entire world.'

Indian filmmaker Vijay Kumar detained in Canada

Indian filmmaker Vijay Kumar detained in Canada

Rediff.com16 Sep 2010

Indian documentary filmmaker Vijay Kumar, who left the US after weeks of detention, was detained and questioned in Canada, his friend said on Thursday, but Indian authorities were not yet aware of the development.

Indian student shot dead in US during robbery

Indian student shot dead in US during robbery

Rediff.com26 Dec 2010

A 22-year-old Indian hailing from Andhra Pradesh was shot dead early on Christmas morning during a robbery at a convenience store where he was working part time as a clerk.

Somdev sets up 2nd round clash with World No 26

Somdev sets up 2nd round clash with World No 26

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

In a wayward display of tennis Somdev Devvvarman began his clay court season with a 6-2, 6-1 win over America's Robert Kendrick in the first round of the US Men's Clay Court Championship in Houston.

Indian filmmaker could be jailed for up to 10 yrs

Indian filmmaker could be jailed for up to 10 yrs

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

Indian documentary filmmaker Vijay Kumar, who is being prosecuted in the US for carrying brass knuckles in a prohibited place, could get a jail term of up to 10 years if convicted.

NBA: Nets acquire Lakers' Vujacic

NBA: Nets acquire Lakers' Vujacic

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Los Angeles Lakers guard Sasha Vujacic has been acquired by the New Jersey Nets in a three-team trade that sent Nets guard-forward Terrence Williams to the Houston Rockets, the NBA teams said on Wednesday.

First Look: Bhupathi, Bopanna with NBA star Wade

First Look: Bhupathi, Bopanna with NBA star Wade

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Indian tennis duo Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna got a photo op with Miami Heat's star Dwayne Wade.

India seeks report from US on arrest of national

India seeks report from US on arrest of national

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

India said it will seek a report from its US mission into the arrest of an Indian documentary film maker at the Houston airport for allegedly carrying suspicious Islamic jihad literature, brass knuckles and $10,000 in cash.

Trump, Melania to visit India on Feb 24-25

Trump, Melania to visit India on Feb 24-25

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

The president and First Lady Melania Trump will travel to New Delhi and Ahmedabad during the visit.

Sports Shorts: Yuki back in top-100 after more than 2 years

Sports Shorts: Yuki back in top-100 after more than 2 years

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Hurricane Laura kills 6, causes widespread destruction in US

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

-- More than 800,000 homes and businesses are without power in Texas and Louisiana as of Thursday morning -- Laura's 150mph winds made it the strongest hurricane to strike the US this year and in Louisiana since 1856

'Discrimination against Indians exists in US'

'Discrimination against Indians exists in US'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

K P George, the candidate for treasurer of Fortbend County, a suburb of Houston, United States, said he has learned some lessons during his campaign. He said he found that discrimination exists, and that the Indian community is fragmented, parochial.

How the world is drowning in excess debt!

How the world is drowning in excess debt!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

countries need to borrow to repay bonds that are maturing. And they also need to borrow to meet their current expenditure. So the debt just keeps growing.

Look out world, here comes Rahman!

Look out world, here comes Rahman!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2010

The musician is having Jai Ho concerts in 16 world cities.

Furious techie crashes plane into Texas tax building

Furious techie crashes plane into Texas tax building

Rediff.com19 Feb 2010

Furious with the United States tax agency Internal Revenue Service, a software engineer crashed his small plane into a seven-storey building in Texas housing nearly 200 federal tax employees, igniting a raging fire that sent workers running for their lives.

Harsh Vardhan Shringla takes charge as new foreign secretary

Harsh Vardhan Shringla takes charge as new foreign secretary

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Shringla last served as India's envoy to the US. He will be serving a two-year term. In the course of a diplomatic career spanning 35 years, Shringla has held a variety of positions in New Delhi and abroad, and is considered an expert on India's neighbourhood.

Tall order: Bhullar wants to trigger basketball frenzy in India

Tall order: Bhullar wants to trigger basketball frenzy in India

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Sim Bhullar knows it is going to be a tall order but the first NBA player of Indian descent believes that, like Yao Ming in China, he can trigger basketball frenzy.

US: Indian detained with jihadi material gets bail

US: Indian detained with jihadi material gets bail

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Indian film-maker Vijay Kumar, arrested for carrying jihadi literature and brass knuckles at the Houston airport, has been released on a USD 5,000 bond and ordered not to move out of the city till Friday. A resident of Malad in north-western Mumbai, Kumar was released on bail on Tuesday night after he spent five days at the Harris County Jail

Scouts saved Man Utd millions on Hernandez: Fergie

Scouts saved Man Utd millions on Hernandez: Fergie

Rediff.com27 Jul 2010

Manchester United saved millions by signing Mexican striker Javier Hernandez before he shone at the World Cup, manager Alex Ferguson said on Monday.

Khali's Bigg Boss stint may land him in legal soup

Khali's Bigg Boss stint may land him in legal soup

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Abdul Aziz Bablu, the producer of Ramaa -- The Saviour is threatening to sue the wrestler for breach of contract as he is too busy with Bigg Boss to promote the new movie.

Indian youngsters should take gamble of playing abroad: Bhutia

Indian youngsters should take gamble of playing abroad: Bhutia

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Missing Malaysian jet search draws blank

Missing Malaysian jet search draws blank

Rediff.com30 Mar 2014

The search for the crashed Malaysian jet continued on Sunday with 10 aircraft and eight ships tasked to scour the Indian Ocean, after early sightings in the new search zone drew a blank.

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'Any normal human being, even if he is the American president, will find it hard, at least in the initial stages, to get over the gnawing feeling that Modi is Trump's man.' 'Modi should not be surprised if India and its requirements are treated as of low priority by Joe Biden,' warns B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Who will win FIFA Women's Player of the Year? Tell Us!

Who will win FIFA Women's Player of the Year? Tell Us!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Carli Lloyd, captain and hat-trick hero for the United States in their World Cup final triumph, heads the trio of nominees for FIFA Women's World Player of the Year, announced on Monday.

US: Indian-origin man admits murdering NRI couple

US: Indian-origin man admits murdering NRI couple

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

An Indian-origin man has pleaded guilty to hiring men to murder an NRI couple in Michigan and faces life imprisonment.

Indian-American couple charged with fraud

Indian-American couple charged with fraud

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Dr Arun Sharma and his wife Dr Kiran Sharma, both 54, were charged with conspiracy to commit health care fraud and conspiracy to unlawfully distribute controlled substances not for legitimate medical reasons, Houston Chronicle reported quoting officials.

Citizenship law isolates India from world: Ex-NSA

Citizenship law isolates India from world: Ex-NSA

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Shivshankar Menon said the government's amendment to the Citizenship Act was a "self-inflicted goal".

First look: Jones makes no impact on WNBA debut

First look: Jones makes no impact on WNBA debut

Rediff.com16 May 2010

Disgraced former American Olympian Marion Jones made her professional basketball debut for the Tulsa Shock on Saturday.

Former US President George H W Bush passes away at 94

Former US President George H W Bush passes away at 94

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The 41st US president held his post from 1989 and 1993.

Deadly terror attack in New York city

Deadly terror attack in New York city

Rediff.com1 Nov 2017

Harrowing photos show mangled bikes scattered along a cycle path that runs parallel to the West Side Highway on the western edge of Manhattan. Other images show emergency services personnel bravely rushing to help the victims of the horrific attack.

30 reasons that make this Lady go Gaga!

30 reasons that make this Lady go Gaga!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Let's see what we can learn about the uber-hip pop star, through 30 quick facts.

Bumping into Rahman!

Bumping into Rahman!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2009

Reader Brinda Robin shares this picture of the star music composer.

Violent protests engulf US, 40 cities under curfew; 4,000 arrested

Violent protests engulf US, 40 cities under curfew; 4,000 arrested

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Considered to be the worst ever civil unrest in the US in decades, the violent protests have engulfed at least 140 cities across America in the days following the death of Floyd, a 46-year-old man who was pinned to the ground in Minneapolis on Monday by a white police officer who kneeled on his neck as he gasped for breath.

India will be the next super power: Varun Gandhi

India will be the next super power: Varun Gandhi

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

In his 35-minute-speech at the Hotel Intercontinental in Houston, Texas, Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament Varun Gandhi did not utter a word about politics. He did not even mention his party or the ruling Congress.India had a great opportunity 60 years ago, said Varun, adding "Yet, we chose the wrong path, though with good intentions. We chose outdated ideologies then. The world was following capitalism, but we chose outdated ideas like socialism."