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America protests against Trump's immigration policies

America protests against Trump's immigration policies

Rediff.com1 Jul 2018

Tens of thousands of people, including Indian-Americans, took to streets in several United States cities to protest against controversial immigration policies of US President Donald Trump which has resulted in separation of children of illegal immigrants.

US midterms: Democrats take control of House, GOP retains Senate

US midterms: Democrats take control of House, GOP retains Senate

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

In his first tweet after election results started coming in US President Trump claimed success. "Tremendous success tonight. Thank you to all!".

Big wins for Trump, Clinton on Super Tuesday 2.0

Big wins for Trump, Clinton on Super Tuesday 2.0

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump and John Kasich scored major victories on Tuesday that significantly reshaped the presidential race while a big loss in Florida prompted Marco Rubio to drop his White House bid.

Groovy Michelle really likes to move it!

Groovy Michelle really likes to move it!

Rediff.com17 Mar 2015

United States First Lady Michelle Obama has rhythm in her veins and she ain't afraid to show it.

AWESOME photographs of the month: November

AWESOME photographs of the month: November

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Here are some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by...

Spelling Bee: Indian Americans sweep Top 10!

Spelling Bee: Indian Americans sweep Top 10!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

For the 13th consecutive year, a desi child has won the Scripps National Spelling Bee. But what's domination without some swag, right?

Hillary to launch presidential campaign on June 13

Hillary to launch presidential campaign on June 13

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will formally launch her 2016 presidential campaign on June 13 from New York

She leads the way for women in sports...

She leads the way for women in sports...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Danica Patrick was not the first woman to race at Indianapolis; Janet Guthrie broke the gender line in 1978, followed by Lyn St. James in 1992 and Sarah Fisher in 2000.

Daredevil walks a tightrope into history, blindfolded

Daredevil walks a tightrope into history, blindfolded

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

Chills, thrills and more in Nik Wallenda's death-defying feat

These states helped Donald trump Hillary

These states helped Donald trump Hillary

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Republican Donald Trump has been elected as 45th President of the United States after winning 276 electoral votes.

15 Indian-American students qualify for Spelling Bee semis

15 Indian-American students qualify for Spelling Bee semis

Rediff.com30 May 2013

A total of 15 Indian-American students, including six girls, have made it to the national Spelling Bee semifinals, making it almost one-third of the total 42 candidates who have qualified.

I use H-1B visas, it should end, says Donald Trump

I use H-1B visas, it should end, says Donald Trump

Rediff.com11 Mar 2016

IT professionals from India and major Indian IT companies are major beneficiary of H-1B.

'McDonald's, Hardcastle in collusion'

'McDonald's, Hardcastle in collusion'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

In his petition to the Company Law Board filed on September 9, Bakshi said McDonald's began 'arm-twisting' him to sell his entire shareholding in Connaught Plaza Restaurants, the equal joint venture between him and McDonald's since 2008, at an 'undervalued' price of $5 million, later raised to $7 million.

The odd, crazy world we live in

The odd, crazy world we live in

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Here is your weekly digest of the odd moments from around the world

Wall Street slides as oil prices tumble to near 7-year low

Wall Street slides as oil prices tumble to near 7-year low

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The major US indexes pared losses late in the session.

US lawmakers call for allowing turbaned Sikh basketball players

US lawmakers call for allowing turbaned Sikh basketball players

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

A bipartisan group of 39 influential American lawmakers has asked the International Basketball Federation to end its discrimination against Sikh players and allow them to play while wearing a turban.

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there!

First Indian-born general in the US military passes away

First Indian-born general in the US military passes away

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

General Surindar Bhaskar served as the 17th chief of the US Army Dental Corps.

6 Indian-Americans among Intel Science Talent Search winners

6 Indian-Americans among Intel Science Talent Search winners

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Six Indian-American students have grabbed top positions in a competition of young innovators.

OMG! These images are simply BRILLIANT

OMG! These images are simply BRILLIANT

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

All the action from around the world last week, in case you missed it.

All you need to know about the 'dangerous' Zika virus

All you need to know about the 'dangerous' Zika virus

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The Zika virus, an alarming and disturbing infection that may be linked to thousands of babies being born with underdeveloped brains, is spreading through the Americas. But what is the virus, how is it spread and how can people minimise the chances of catching it?

'This trip will showcase the contributions Indians make to US tech'

'This trip will showcase the contributions Indians make to US tech'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

'What has cemented the renewed bilateral commitment is the maturity of the relationship. This has been reflected at the highest levels, with you and President Obama driving the relationship, and at the citizen-to-citizen level.'

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

Trump faces crucial test on 'Super Tuesday 2.0'

Trump faces crucial test on 'Super Tuesday 2.0'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

Five states will go to the polls including Florida, Illinois, Missouri, North Carolina and Ohio as well as the Northern Mariana Islands.

Football friendlies: Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil beat US

Football friendlies: Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil beat US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Two goals in the first half from Roberto Firmino and Neymar gave Brazil an easy 2-0 victory over the United States in a friendly match in New Jersey on Friday.

US: Missing 22-year-old Indian origin girl found dead

US: Missing 22-year-old Indian origin girl found dead

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

The body of Jasmine Joseph, 22, who went missing from her Syosset, Long Island, New York home since February 24, was found in her car at a busy parking lot not far from her home.

100 Indian companies invest $15 bn in US, create 91K jobs

100 Indian companies invest $15 bn in US, create 91K jobs

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The study draws attention to the contribution of the Indian industry

USA parties like it's 1999 after Women's World Cup victory

USA parties like it's 1999 after Women's World Cup victory

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

After the game, Kathy Hollins, Lloyd's future mother-in-law, said watching her son's fiancee was: "Like a high. You don't even need drugs ... She's so awesome, she just doesn't give up."

Gallery of the strange: Weird, wild and strange photos

Gallery of the strange: Weird, wild and strange photos

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

These 12 photographs show what a mad, mad world we live in!

Reshma Saujani: The woman who took on Ivanka Trump

Reshma Saujani: The woman who took on Ivanka Trump

Rediff.com8 May 2017

10 things you must know about the Girls Who Code founder.

2 Indian brothers indicted in US for supporting Al Qaeda

2 Indian brothers indicted in US for supporting Al Qaeda

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Two Indian brothers are among four men who have been indicted by a US federal court on charges of providing material support to slain Al Qaeda leader Anwar al-Awlaki, prosecutors said.

Ami Bera's father, 83, sentenced to year in prison

Ami Bera's father, 83, sentenced to year in prison

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

United States Congressman's father is convicted of making illegal donations to his son's campaign coffers.

Images from around the world compete in EyeEM photography award

Images from around the world compete in EyeEM photography award

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

EyeEm, a global community and marketplace for photography and video, is in the middle of its fourth and largest photography competition yet.

Should you join a start-up or not?

Should you join a start-up or not?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

In a start-up set up, nothing is fixed, not even your job-description

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

World's 10 biggest tech acquisitions

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Take a look at the 10 biggest IT deals ever.

'How can a man have so many lives in just one life?'

'How can a man have so many lives in just one life?'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

'The passing away of his mother just days before the premiere of his first film, his controversy with terrorism, his relationship with his father, his best friend, the women in his life... everything was shocking for me.'

What we learnt about Michelle Obama from her memoir

What we learnt about Michelle Obama from her memoir

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

From her thoughts on a black woman becoming First Lady to marital struggles with her husband Barack, Michelle Obama hasn't held back in her memoir, which is being praised as honest and telling, Becoming.

Vegas shooting rekindles debate on gun control laws in US

Vegas shooting rekindles debate on gun control laws in US

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Experts believe that the incident, which US President Donald Trump termed as an "act of pure evil", is unlikely to bridge the bitter differences between the pro- and anti-gun control law lobbies in the country.

Mallya's craft beer firm in US is in the news for all the wrong reasons

Mallya's craft beer firm in US is in the news for all the wrong reasons

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

California-based Mendocino Brewing Company, which sells a number of beer brands including Kingfisher in the US, has got Mallya as its chairman and is owned by UB Group through a complex shareholding structure

Shashi Kapoor: The quiet showman

Shashi Kapoor: The quiet showman

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

Shashi Kapoor, the star who made us laugh, romance and cry, passed into the ages on December 4. We look back at the often underrated actor, who reinvested all his earnings as an actor into making films and keeping the theatre he established, Prithvi Theatre, alive.