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Mukherjee, the 4th Indian-origin Pulitzer winner

Mukherjee, the 4th Indian-origin Pulitzer winner

Rediff.com20 Apr 2011

Siddhartha Mukherjee has become the fourth person of Indian origin to bag the prestigious Pulitzer Prize, the first being Gobind Behari Lal way back in 1937.

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Lessons To Learn From The Tatas

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Usually, in the western view, corporate success is attributed to efficiency, organisational structure, and scale. R Gopalakrishnan and Harish Bhat argue that philosophy, culture, and the transmission of values are more important for sustaining growth and profitability of an enterprise over a period of time.

Indian-origin woman jailed in UK drug scam

Indian-origin woman jailed in UK drug scam

Rediff.com31 Jul 2011

An Indian origin woman who pleaded guilty to being a courier of heroin worth 50,000 pounds in Britain, has been jailed for three years.

22-yr-old Indian-origin student missing in US

22-yr-old Indian-origin student missing in US

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

A 22-year-old Indian-origin student has been reported missing from New York for nearly 10 days and the police is seeking the public's help to locate her.

Rakul, Sharvari, Kriti's Night Out

Rakul, Sharvari, Kriti's Night Out

Rediff.com5 Dec 2025

Film folk have been looking very glamorous in the last two days, thanks to the Bollywood Hungama OTT India Fest.

Best Bollywood Movies 2026: Releases And Complete Movies List

Best Bollywood Movies 2026: Releases And Complete Movies List

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Here's a quick look at the Bollywood movies list of 2026. Lots of interesting titles and genres coming right up!

USFDA's new draft biosimilar rules to benefit Indian biotech cos

USFDA's new draft biosimilar rules to benefit Indian biotech cos

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

The US Food and Drug Administration's (USFDA)'s new draft guidelines aimed at speeding up and reducing the cost of developing biosimilars - lower-priced, near-replicas of complex biologic medicines - could significantly benefit Indian biotech companies.

Indians sanctioned by US for aiding Iran's energy trade

Indians sanctioned by US for aiding Iran's energy trade

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The Indian nationals sanctioned include Varun Pula, who owns Marshall Islands-based Bertha Shipping Inc., which owns and operates Comoros-flagged vessel PAMIR.

Indian-origin man held for molesting co-passenger

Indian-origin man held for molesting co-passenger

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

An Indian-origin man has been arrested and charged with sexually assaulting a fellow-passenger on board a Delta flight. Ranchhodbhai Lakha, 61, of Georgia is being charged in a federal criminal complaint with assault and sexual assault.

American dream gone wrong: Wife of Indian-origin Sikh man killed in US

American dream gone wrong: Wife of Indian-origin Sikh man killed in US

Rediff.com8 Oct 2022

The suspect once worked for the family's trucking business and had a longstanding dispute with them that got "pretty nasty" and culminated in an act of senseless killing, authorities and a relative said.

India's cricket ties with Bangladesh going Pak way?

India's cricket ties with Bangladesh going Pak way?

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Indo-Bangla political tensions set to hit bilateral cricket as series in doubt

High drama in Karnataka assembly as guv walks out over speech row

High drama in Karnataka assembly as guv walks out over speech row

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Gehlot had on Wednesday refused to deliver the address to the Karnataka legislature, leading to a stalemate over the fate of the customary speech that outlines the government's policies.

Indian-origin Cambridge academic wins top UK prize

Indian-origin Cambridge academic wins top UK prize

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Professor Shankar Balasubramanian has been awarded the prize, worth 10,000 pounds, for his work on Solexa sequencing, the high speed genome sequencing technology that means it is now possible to sequence a human genome for less than $10,000.

Raj strikes back! Suella Braverman leads Indian-origin contenders for UK PM post

Raj strikes back! Suella Braverman leads Indian-origin contenders for UK PM post

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

Even before Boris Johnson stepped out of 10 Downing Street on Thursday to deliver his resignation speech as Conservative Party leader and triggering a leadership race for a new British prime minister, at least one Indian-origin candidate is already lined up to compete for the "best job in the world".

'We Modified Our Betaals To Become More Indian'

'We Modified Our Betaals To Become More Indian'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'Nawaz's character was created around Vikram Betaal.' 'Betaal was a little more gimmicky, funny; he would laugh at you, tease you.' 'That's why I made Nawaz very quirky.'

Indian-origin woman burned alive in New Zealand

Indian-origin woman burned alive in New Zealand

Rediff.com24 Jan 2011

Police in New Zealand have alerted the Interpol to trace the husband of an Indian-origin woman who was allegedly burnt to death last week in the country, a media report said.

3 Indian origin men convicted of drug trafficking

3 Indian origin men convicted of drug trafficking

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Three Indian-origin persons have been convicted by a California court for their alleged involvement in a massive cocaine smuggling operation and its distribution to the Asian gang members in Toronto in Canada.

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.

Pak kabaddi player faces action over India team naming row

Pak kabaddi player faces action over India team naming row

Rediff.com18 Dec 2025

The secretary of the Pakistan Kabbadi Federation, Rana Sarwar, said an emergency meeting of the PKR had been called on December 27 in which the matter would be discussed and decision taken on disciplinary action against Rajpoot and some other players.

Aus cops clueless about Indian-origin man's death

Aus cops clueless about Indian-origin man's death

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

Seeking answers in the mysterious death of an Indian-origin real estate agent, Australian authorities have set up an information caravan asking people to come forward with any clues they can provide about the mysterious death of 61- year old Kewal Dhillon.

Islamic State had 66 Indian-origin fighters, says US report; lauds NIA

Islamic State had 66 Indian-origin fighters, says US report; lauds NIA

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The UN Security Council Resolution 2309 calls governments to meet their responsibility to keep citizens secure while travelling by air.

Indian-origin man wins S Africa's top award

Indian-origin man wins S Africa's top award

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

An Indian-origin man, who founded a humanitarian aid organisation that has provided relief to people worldwide, has received one of South Africa's highest honours.

Indian-origin activist gets Pride of Britain award

Indian-origin activist gets Pride of Britain award

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

An Indian-origin activist -- known for her vigorous campaign that led the British government to take effective measures against forced marriages -- has received the prestigious Pride of Britain award. Jasvinder Sanghera, who fled from her home to escape from being forced into marriage at the age of 15, was given the award for her extraordinary achievements at a gala ceremony on Tuesday night. She set up a charity foundation Karma Nirvana at Derby in 1993.

US: Indian-origin Sikh man shot dead while sitting in parked car

US: Indian-origin Sikh man shot dead while sitting in parked car

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

Satnam Singh was sitting behind the wheel of a black Jeep Wrangler Sahara that was parked in South Ozone Park when a gunman approached and started shooting at him around 3.45 pm on Saturday, a report in The New York Daily News said.

Canada: Visa regime for people of Indian origin

Canada: Visa regime for people of Indian origin

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

Visa would be dispatched within five working days, including the day of receipt and dispatch.

Indian-origin media tycoon shot dead in Nepal

Indian-origin media tycoon shot dead in Nepal

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

An Indian-origin mediaperson was shot dead in a plush locality of Nepal's Janakpur town, bordering India, on Monday, a month after media tycoon Jamim Shah was killed in broad daylight.

What Happens To NCP After Ajit Pawar's Death?

What Happens To NCP After Ajit Pawar's Death?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

With Ajit Pawar's passing, the 40 MLAs who remain will now have to decide whether they want to continue in Mahayuti in the company of the BJP and Shiv Sena -- or return to the Sharad Pawar fold.

Missing Indian-origin student found dead in US

Missing Indian-origin student found dead in US

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Aalaap Narasipura, a senior electrical engineering student at Cornell's College of Engineering was reported missing since Wednesday.

Gopichand Hinduja dies in London at 85

Gopichand Hinduja dies in London at 85

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Gopichand P Hinduja, chairman of globe-spanning Hinduja Group, died in London at the age of 85, sources close to his family said. Fondly known as 'GP' in business circles, Gopichand P. Hinduja was unwell for past few weeks and died in a London hospital, they said.

Assange launches party, fields 2 Indian-origin candidates

Assange launches party, fields 2 Indian-origin candidates

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, holed up in Ecuadorian embassy in London for more than a year, on Thursday launched his political party in Australia to contest the general elections later this year.

Indian-origin child abducted in Cape Town, residents accuse police of inaction

Indian-origin child abducted in Cape Town, residents accuse police of inaction

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

The abduction of an eight-year-old Indian-origin girl in South Africa's Cape Town and the alleged inaction of the police in probing the case has triggered protests by the residents of the city.

Auto, ancillary sectors to see strong earnings momentum

Auto, ancillary sectors to see strong earnings momentum

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

The automobile and auto-ancillary sector is expected to show strong Q3FY26 results, aided by festival-led demand, rationalisation in goods and services tax (GST) rates for select categories of vehicles, easing interest rates, and improving rural sentiment.

Desi bizman killed in Canada by stranger urinating on his car

Desi bizman killed in Canada by stranger urinating on his car

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

In a shocking incident, a 55-year-old Indian-origin businessman was fatally attacked after he confronted a stranger who was urinating on his car in central Edmonton, Canada.

Indian-origin judge new UN human rights chief

Indian-origin judge new UN human rights chief

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

Indian-origin International Criminal Court judge Navanethem Pillay has been named the United Nations' new human rights chief, despite some initial opposition from the United States. Pillay, 67, who is from South Africa, will succeed Louise Arbour of Canada who completed her term on June 30.

'India Should Not Rush To Celebrate Trump's Trade Announcement'

'India Should Not Rush To Celebrate Trump's Trade Announcement'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

'Trump says India will buy over $500 billion of US goods.' 'At present, India's annual imports of goods and energy from the US are under $50 billion.' 'Reaching $500 billion would likely require more than 20 years, suggesting the figure refers to a long-term aspiration rather than a near-term commitment.'

'Filmmakers Need To Be Brave'

'Filmmakers Need To Be Brave'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Farhan Akhtar is going the Karan Johar way.

Indian-origin family of 4 found dead in New Jersey, police call it murder

Indian-origin family of 4 found dead in New Jersey, police call it murder

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

An Indian-origin couple and their two children were found dead in their home in the US state of New Jersey and the police are investigating the matter as a homicide.

A Long-Term Portfolio Should Include...

A Long-Term Portfolio Should Include...

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

'...a mix of asset classes.' 'Include equities for growth (across market caps), debt for stability and liquidity, gold as a hedge against macro and currency risk, and global assets for geographical and economic diversification.'

Assam: Row Over Reservation For Muslims

Assam: Row Over Reservation For Muslims

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

The BJP alleged that the move would undermine existing reservation norms and was aimed at consolidating a particular vote bank.

UK PM appoints Indian-origin confidant as minister

UK PM appoints Indian-origin confidant as minister

Rediff.com5 Oct 2008

A staunch Brownite and an ex-UBS banker, Baroness Vadera will be designated as Minister for Economic Competitiveness and Small Business, a spokeswoman of 10, Downing Street said.