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Jana Gana Mana, with love from Houston

Jana Gana Mana, with love from Houston

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

We asked you, dear readers, to send us videos of your school-going child singing the National Anthem.

Modi, Trump keep the bromance alive in Houston

Modi, Trump keep the bromance alive in Houston

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

From "special person" to "close friend to "master of the art of the deal", were just some of the high praise that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump lavished on each other during the Howdy Modi event in Houston, Texas. That the two heads of state share good relations was known to all and the event at the NRG stadium was a perfect opportunity for both to reacquaint the world with their love for one another. Take a look.

'Howdy, Modi': Houston all set to welcome PM

'Howdy, Modi': Houston all set to welcome PM

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

The gates of NRG Stadium will open at 6 am to accommodate and seat 50,000 people by 9 am, after which cultural programme will begin and continue till 10:30 am, and will be broadcast live in Hindi, English and Spanish languages followed by the address of the two leaders.

PM asks the public for speech ideas ahead of Houston event

PM asks the public for speech ideas ahead of Houston event

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Modi urged the people to express their thoughts on the special open forum on the NaMo application.

Copa America: Brazil held to 0-0 draw; Colombia win

Copa America: Brazil held to 0-0 draw; Colombia win

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Brazil missed a string of chances and were left to rue a lack of quality in the final third after they were held 0-0 by Costa Rica.

'Trump Wants To Make America White Again'

'Trump Wants To Make America White Again'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

'There are 725,000 Indians here without proper papers. They are subject to deportation immediately under this (Trump's immigration plan). Immediately!' 'They want to prevent new immigration, get the people who are already here out of here, and only allow population increases in the white population.'

UN revises list, Modi not to address UNGA session

UN revises list, Modi not to address UNGA session

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not address the annual debate at the United Nations General Assembly session later this month, according to a revised provisional list of speakers issued by the UN.

Former NZ all-rounder Anderson to play for USA at T20 WC

Former NZ all-rounder Anderson to play for USA at T20 WC

Rediff.com4 May 2024

The 33-year-old last played for New Zealand in 2018 and debuted for his adopted country in the home T20 series against Canada last month.

Woman living in her car helps the homeless in Houston

Woman living in her car helps the homeless in Houston

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Dominick SeJohn Walton hands out food, along with positive messages, to those less fortunate than her. She says, "I started serving meals to the homeless because I understand what it's like not to know where your next meal is going to come from and that's the least that I feel like we can do for our community is to give back."

SpaceX Crew-9 to fly with empty seats to bring back Sunita Williams

SpaceX Crew-9 to fly with empty seats to bring back Sunita Williams

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will launch no earlier than September 24, on the agency's SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station.

Spotted: Dia Mirza in Houston

Spotted: Dia Mirza in Houston

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

Reader Nayan Puhan has sent us a photograph.

Indian man shot dead during robbery in US

Indian man shot dead during robbery in US

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Dasari Gopikrishna hailed from the Yajali village of the Bapatla district in Andhra Pradesh and came to the US only eight months ago.

For Article 370 move, PM seeks standing ovation in Houston

For Article 370 move, PM seeks standing ovation in Houston

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

"India's decision on Article 370 has troubled some people, who can't handle their country, who support terrorism," the prime minister said.

PIX: Shah Rukh, Deepika land in Houston

PIX: Shah Rukh, Deepika land in Houston

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

A look at the SLAM team.

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of United States Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee.

IIT-Roorkee looks for collaborations in Houston

IIT-Roorkee looks for collaborations in Houston

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

The management was open to attracting qualified people from the US for either short-term or long-term assignments in Roorkee, reports Manu Shah.

Copa America: Argentina beat Ecuador on penalties, enter semis

Copa America: Argentina beat Ecuador on penalties, enter semis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Argentina beat Ecuador 4-2 on penalties to move into the semi-finals of the Copa America on Thursday after goalkeeper Emi Martinez made two saves for the reigning champions in the shoot-out following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.

Now Houston has a Mahatma Gandhi district

Now Houston has a Mahatma Gandhi district

Rediff.com26 Jan 2010

An ethnic conclave, Hillcroft was renamed this month, fulfilling the seven-year long demand of over 100,000 strong Indian-American population living in the Greater Houston area.

Houston explores bilateral ties with India

Houston explores bilateral ties with India

Rediff.com28 May 2009

Despite the global economic downturn, the Greater Houston Partnership is teaming up with the Indo-American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Houston to actively cross promote opportunities between the region and India. The programme will help grow jobs by 600,000, increase capital investment by $60 billion and expand foreign trade by $120 billion for the greater Houston by the end of 2015.

Whitney Houston in drug rehab

Whitney Houston in drug rehab

Rediff.com17 Mar 2004

Isner defeats Almagro to claim Houston title

Isner defeats Almagro to claim Houston title

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

American John Isner won the US men's clay court championship in Houston with a 6-3, 7-5 win over top seeded Spaniard Nicolas Almagro on Sunday.

Hurricane Ike smashes Houston

Hurricane Ike smashes Houston

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

Giant hurricane Ike has left Houston without Internet, phone lines, drinking water and severed power to millions after ripping through the fourth-largest city on Sunday. Ike, the first hurricane to hit a major US metropolitan area since Katrina in 2005, has affected 2.3 million people in two states before making landfall at 2.10 am on Saturday.

Houston shooter Nathan DeSai wore military uniform

Houston shooter Nathan DeSai wore military uniform

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

Prakash Desai, Nathan DeSai's father, said his son was depressed because his law practice was not going well.

When Beyonce Wore Gaurav Gupta

When Beyonce Wore Gaurav Gupta

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

She saddled up in a Gaurav Gupta ensemble.

NFL's Houston Texans kneel during anthem after owner's 'inmates' remark

NFL's Houston Texans kneel during anthem after owner's 'inmates' remark

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Houston Texans team knelt in protest as the national anthem was played for Sunday's game in Seattle, an apparent rebuke of team owner Bob McNair for his remark about "inmates running the prison."

Sreesanth, Binny to play in American T20 League

Sreesanth, Binny to play in American T20 League

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

'I am honoured to be picked by the Premium Indians. I am still very new to franchisee cricket eco-system outside of India so really excited about it.'

US disappointed over 'symbolism and timing' of Modi's Russia trip

US disappointed over 'symbolism and timing' of Modi's Russia trip

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

The US is looking very carefully at what Modi did when he was in Moscow, a senior State Department official has told lawmakers concerned over the growing India-Russia ties.

Modi's simple gesture at Houston wins Twitter's heart

Modi's simple gesture at Houston wins Twitter's heart

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

In a video, it can be seen that one of the woman officials handed over a flower bouquet to Modi. During this moment, some flowers fell on the red carpet. The PM immediately picked up the flowers and handed over to one of his security personnel.

Atwal lying third in Houston Open

Atwal lying third in Houston Open

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

Leading the field after day 1 was Australian Rodney Pampling with a six-under-par 66, one stroke ahead of American Chris Riley.

Shootout at Houston Airport, gunman killed

Shootout at Houston Airport, gunman killed

Rediff.com3 May 2013

Chaos broke out at the main airport of Houston when a man fired gunshots into the air with his assault rifle, before shooting himself to death.

Atwal fails to qualify in Houston

Atwal fails to qualify in Houston

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

The Indian ace produced a dismal seven-over-par 79 in the second round to bow out of the five-million dollar Houston Open.

Spotted: Ash-Abhi in Houston

Spotted: Ash-Abhi in Houston

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

Reader Kajal Jagushte sent us this photograph.

Whitney Houston: August 9, 1963 - February 11, 2012

Whitney Houston: August 9, 1963 - February 11, 2012

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Here's bidding the songstress a final goodbye as we browse through the striking pages of her journey from a gifted kid to pop icon.

Sampras pulls out of Houston event

Sampras pulls out of Houston event

Rediff.com18 Apr 2003

The former world No.1 has pulled out of all five events he had entered this year.

Is she black or Indian?: Trump on Kamala Harris

Is she black or Indian?: Trump on Kamala Harris

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

Trump's comments prompted immediate criticism.

Soon, Art of India Gallery at Houston

Soon, Art of India Gallery at Houston

Rediff.com8 Apr 2008

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, Texas, plans to open an Art of India gallery early next year at a projected cost of $3 million, according to Christine Starkman, MFAH curator of Asian art.

Passing the torch to new generation: Biden in Oval Office address

Passing the torch to new generation: Biden in Oval Office address

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Telling his fellow countrymen that America is at an inflection point, US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he has decided that the best way forward is to pass the torch to a new generation.