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Indian-American CEO killed by ex-employee

Indian-American CEO killed by ex-employee

Rediff.com15 Nov 2008

An Indian-American CEO of a semiconductor company was shot dead along with two other persons by a laid-off employee of the firm in northern California, police said.

Hacking: Indian-American teens plead not guilty

Hacking: Indian-American teens plead not guilty

Rediff.com31 Jul 2008

Two Indian-American teens charged with combined 73 felony counts for allegedly hacking school computers -- for stealing tests and changing grades -- have pleaded not guilty at a court in southern California.County prosecutors allege that the two students broke into their Tesoro High School to steal tests and change their own and others' grades on the school computer network.If convicted, Omar Khan, 18, faces decades in prison while Tanvir Singh could get three years.

Indian-Americans to play major role in Indo-US ties

Indian-Americans to play major role in Indo-US ties

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

The growing Indian-American community will play a major role in strengthening ties between India and the US, with the diaspora making significant contributions in fields such as technology, services and economy, a senior US State Department official has said.

Indian-Americans to play major role in Indo-US ties

Indian-Americans to play major role in Indo-US ties

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

The growing Indian-American community will play a major role in strengthening ties between India and the United States, with the diaspora making significant contributions in fields such as technology, services and economy, a senior US State Department official has said.

2 Indian-Americans in Wall Street slug fest

2 Indian-Americans in Wall Street slug fest

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

America's biggest insider trading case that has rocked Wall Street has pitted one Indian-American against the other, in which New York's top federal prosecutor Preet Bharara will use every legal weapon to nail corporate America's poster boy Rajat Gupta and others.

Indian Americans divided over invitation to Modi

Indian Americans divided over invitation to Modi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

The Indian American community across the United States is sharply divided over an invitation sent to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to attend the second World Gujarati Conference to be held in New Jersey.While some organisations are mounting pressure on the US government to grant him a visa to attend the meet, the Coalition Against Genocide, an umbrella organisation of some 25 bodies, has written a letter to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, asking her to deny visa.

Indian-Americans honour man who tried to stop Kansas shooter

Indian-Americans honour man who tried to stop Kansas shooter

Rediff.com26 Mar 2017

India House raised $1,00,000 as part of an initiative supported by the Consul General of India in Houston Dr Anupam Ray to help Grillot buy a house in his hometown.

Biden slams Trump for remarks on Haley's husband

Biden slams Trump for remarks on Haley's husband

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

United States President Joe Biden has slammed his predecessor Donald Trump for dragging Indian-American Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley's husband into the swirl of personal attacks.

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?

N-deal: Indian-American activists slam opponents

N-deal: Indian-American activists slam opponents

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

However, all of these moves have been thwarted by the opponents of the deal who have prevailed on the Manmohan Singh government to put a hold on operationalising the deal until their concerns are alleviated.

Indian-American docs pitch for Murthy's confirmation as surgeon general

Indian-American docs pitch for Murthy's confirmation as surgeon general

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

An influential group of Indian American doctors has campaigned at the Capitol Hill for Dr Vivek Murthy, who has been nominated by President Barack Obama for the post of surgeon general of the United States.

Indian Americans re-elected in Texas polls

Indian Americans re-elected in Texas polls

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

Ken Mathew was re-elected as Stafford City Councillor At Large with 76 per cent of the votes polled while Tom Abraham was unopposed in nearby Sugarland, as Councilor At Large Position One for a third time.

Trump triumphs in Iowa caucuses, heads for Biden rematch

Trump triumphs in Iowa caucuses, heads for Biden rematch

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Trump's victory in his first election since his unusual exit in 2020 has also laid to rest any lingering questions about his hold over the GOP and the potency of his right-wing message.

Indian-American helps solve 'decades-old' mystery

Indian-American helps solve 'decades-old' mystery

Rediff.com20 Oct 2007

Naresh S Dalal, a Chemistry and Biochemistry professor at the Florida State University collaborated with three colleagues, Jorge Lasave, Sergio Koval and Ricardo Migoni, all of the Universidad Nacional de Rosario in Argentina, to determine why a certain type of crystal known as Ammonium Dihydrogen Phosphate or ADP, behaves the way it does.

Indian-American killed, another injured in shootings at US stores

Indian-American killed, another injured in shootings at US stores

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Parmjit Singh, a 44-year-old father of two high school students, was shot multiple times.

Indian-American couple killed in US plane crash

Indian-American couple killed in US plane crash

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

A top Indian-origin neurologist and his doctor wife were killed when their single-engine aircraft, which he was flying, crashed into a corn field in Ohio shortly after takeoff, US authorities said on Monday.

2 key Indian American physicians quit Obama's team

2 key Indian American physicians quit Obama's team

Rediff.com17 Jun 2011

Two key Indian American physicians from the Obama administration, who worked on implementing healthcare reforms, are stepping down from their posts to return to clinical practice. Dr Sachin H Jain, 30, and Amol S Navathe, 32, worked for the United States Department of Health and Human Services.

Indian-American teen wins $25K for work on potential COVID-19 treatment

Indian-American teen wins $25K for work on potential COVID-19 treatment

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Chebrolu said she was inspired to find potential cures to viruses after learning about the 1918 flu pandemic and finding out how many people die every year in the US despite annual vaccinations and anti-influenza drugs on the market.

Antony thanks Indian Americans for help in N-deal

Antony thanks Indian Americans for help in N-deal

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Defence Minister A K Antony, on his maiden visit to the United States, lauded the Indian American community for their sustained activism and lobbying on behalf of the India-US civilian nuclear deal, which he said was catalytic in helping to fructify it.Antony was speaking at a reception, organised by the Indian American community of the Washington, DC metropolitan area, at the Indian embassy."You played a major role in shaping public opinion in India and the US," Antony said.

Indian-American is dean of Vermont business school

Indian-American is dean of Vermont business school

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Indian-American Professor Sanjay Sharma, dean of the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University, has been appointed dean of the School of Business Administration at the University of Vermont.

Immigration bill: Obama talks to Indian-American biz leaders

Immigration bill: Obama talks to Indian-American biz leaders

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

US President Barack Obama met a group of top business executives, including two Indian-Americans, to discuss the landmark comprehensive immigration reform bill that aims to provide citizenship to some 11 million illegal immigrants, including over 240,000 Indians.

4 Indian-Americans among top professionals in New York

4 Indian-Americans among top professionals in New York

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

Amy Jain, jewellery designer launched BaubleBar .

Indian-American teen wins Citizen Diplomacy award

Indian-American teen wins Citizen Diplomacy award

Rediff.com22 Jan 2008

The 19-year-old will be given the 'National Award for Citizen Diplomacy' at a ceremony in Washington on February 12.

Slavery case: Indian-American couple fire attorney

Slavery case: Indian-American couple fire attorney

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

Varsha and Mahender Sabhnani fired their attorneys and hired new ones but prosecution said new defence lawyers had conflict of interest.

Indian American held for bribing US navy officials

Indian American held for bribing US navy officials

Rediff.com9 Feb 2011

Anjan Dutta-Gupta, an eminent Indian American from Georgia, with close connections in the ruling Democratic establishment in Washington, DC, has been arrested by federal authorities on charges of bribing navy officials for allegedly seeking software contracts worth millions.

Slavery case: Indian American couple allowed bail

Slavery case: Indian American couple allowed bail

Rediff.com31 May 2007

The bail amount includes $2.5 million for Versha who was accused of actually torturing the Indonesian women and $1 million for Mahender who was accused of allowing the torture to take place.

Obama names two Indian-Americans to his team

Obama names two Indian-Americans to his team

Rediff.com28 Jan 2011

US President Barack Obama has named two Indian-Americans - Vivek Murthy and Islam Siddiqui - to his administration, the White House said. Murthy has been appointed as member of the advisory group on Prevention, Health, Promotion and Integrative and Public Health. Siddiqui would be Obama's Chief Agricultural Negotiator.

Indian-American couple shot dead in Michigan

Indian-American couple shot dead in Michigan

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Brij and Aasha Chhabra were found shot in the head in an alleged case of contract killing. The couple had accused long-time friend Narayan Thadani of siphoning off their money and transferring their assets to himself. Thadani and three others, including two men whom Thadani allegedly promised $100,000 to kill the Chhabras, have been arrested in the case.

Slavery case: Indian-American couple gets bail

Slavery case: Indian-American couple gets bail

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Varsha Mahender Sabhnani, 35, and her husband Mahender Murlidhar Sabhnani, 51, walked out of the prison without handcuffs for the first time since they were arrested three months ago after they posted a bail for $4.5 million.

Indian American IT professional shot 3 of family, killed self

Indian American IT professional shot 3 of family, killed self

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

The bodies of Chandrasekhar Sunkara, 44, Lavanya Sunkara, 41, their 14-year-old son Prabhas Sunkara and 11-year-old son Suhas Sunkara were found in their home on Saturday morning. The West Des Moines police said that Chandrasekhar killed himself inside his family's home. His wife, Lavanya, and the couple's sons were fatally shot, authorities said.

Vardhan promises 15-day approval for Indian-American doctors

Vardhan promises 15-day approval for Indian-American doctors

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, while addressing American Association of Physicians Of Indian Origin members, promised Narendra Modi-led NDA government's approval within 15 days if Indian-American doctors apply online for the area of choice where they want to serve. Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa reports from San Antonio.

US will take cricket to levels never seen before: Kapil

US will take cricket to levels never seen before: Kapil

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Cricket is still in its infancy in the United States but the legendary Kapil Dev is hopeful of the game reaching great heights in the future.

Indian American pharmacist shot dead in New Jersey

Indian American pharmacist shot dead in New Jersey

Rediff.com30 Apr 2011

An Indian-American pharmacy owner in Trenton, New Jersey, was shot dead allegedly by a teenager after he refused to give a medicine to the boy without a valid prescription. Arjun Reddy Dyapa, 52, owner of Brunswick Avenue Pharmacy in Broad Street, was shot in the chest and brought dead.Eye witnesses said a teenage African-American with dreadlocks showed up at the counter and demanded a medicine without producing a valid prescription issued by a physician.

Indian American executive sentenced in $34-mn fraud

Indian American executive sentenced in $34-mn fraud

Rediff.com18 Nov 2010

A former Indian-American executive of Koss Corporation was sentenced to 11 years in prison on Thursday for embezzling $34 million from the Milwaukee headphones maker.

Indian-American wins NJ general assembly seat

Indian-American wins NJ general assembly seat

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Indian-American Upendra J Chivukula (Democrat) won the fourth successive two-year term to the New Jersey general assembly on Wednesday.

US presidential award for 2 Indian American scientists

US presidential award for 2 Indian American scientists

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

United States President Barack Obama has named two Indian-Americans among 102 scientists as recipients of a presidential award -- the highest honour bestowed by America on young science and engineering professionals.

Slavery case: Indian-American couple face victim

Slavery case: Indian-American couple face victim

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

An Indian-American multimillionaire couple, charged with enslaving and torturing two Indonesian women, faced for the first time in the court one of the alleged victims who escaped from their mansion.

First Indian-American Congressman to be honoured

First Indian-American Congressman to be honoured

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

A portrait of Dalip Singh Saund, the first Indian-American Congressman, will be unveiled in the US Congress at an official ceremony next month.

'We came to US to become Americans not Indian-Americans'

'We came to US to become Americans not Indian-Americans'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

Asserting that he didn't believe in hyphenated identities, Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has said that his parents came to the US from India four decades ago to become Americans and not Indian-Americans.

4 Indian-Americans arrested in US for H1B visa fraud

4 Indian-Americans arrested in US for H1B visa fraud

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

All were released on $250,000 bond, the Department of Justice said.