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Open to legitimate return of undocumented Indians: Jaishankar in US

Open to legitimate return of undocumented Indians: Jaishankar in US

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

India has always been open to legitimate return of undocumented Indians to their country, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Wednesday, noting that New Delhi is still in the process of verifying those from the United States who can be deported to India and the number of such individuals cannot be determined yet.

Indian-American OpenAI whistleblower found dead in US

Indian-American OpenAI whistleblower found dead in US

Rediff.com14 Dec 2024

Suchir Balaji, a 26-year-old Indian-origin former employee of OpenAI, was found dead in his San Francisco apartment on November 26. The medical examiner's office ruled the death a suicide, and police say there is no evidence of foul play. Balaji was known for publicly accusing OpenAI of violating US copyright law while developing ChatGPT, a generative AI program that has become a global sensation. His death comes amid a wave of lawsuits against OpenAI from creators who claim their copyrighted material was used without permission to train ChatGPT.

Indian-origin scientist cracks toughest riddle

Indian-origin scientist cracks toughest riddle

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

United States-based Indian-origin IT wizard has claimed to have solved one of the world's most complex and intractable mathematical problems that could transform mankind's use of computers.

US: Indian-origin man found guilty

US: Indian-origin man found guilty

Rediff.com9 Aug 2010

Indian-origin doctor Randeep Mann was on Monday found guilty of orchestrating a bombing that severely injured the chairman of the Arkansas state medical board in a revenge attack.

Kamala vs Trump: Whom do Desis support?

Kamala vs Trump: Whom do Desis support?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

In a warning sign for the Democrats, Indian-Americans' attachment to the party is declining in the United States while the share of Republican identifiers held steady.

Indian-origin marathoner, family escape Boston bombings

Indian-origin marathoner, family escape Boston bombings

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

An Indian-origin runner and his family escaped the twin bombings during the Boston Marathon as he finished the run about an hour before with a personal best time.

Sunita Williams' Happy Diwali From Space

Sunita Williams' Happy Diwali From Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

In a video message shared from the International Space Station, the Indian-origin astronaut said that this year she had the unique opportunity to observe Diwali from 260 miles above Earth and reminisced about her father's efforts to keep their cultural roots alive by teaching her and her family about Diwali and other Indian festivals.

Indian-origin minister dropped in Britain

Indian-origin minister dropped in Britain

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

An Indian-origin minister has been dropped from British Premier Gordon Brown's cabinet and replaced as under-secretary of state in the department for communities and local government by another parliamentarian of Asian descent. In a reshuffle, Gloucester MP Parmjit Dhanda, was dropped from the Council of Ministers while the prime minister's confidante Ugandan-born Baroness Shriti Vadera was promoted to the post of parliamentary secretary and Cabinet office minister.

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Chandrika Tandon Wins A Grammy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

Chennai-born Indian-American businesswoman and musician Chandrika Tandon, 71, won a Grammy in the Best New Age, Ambient or Chant Album category for her album Triveni, a blend of ancient chants and world music, at the 2025 Grammys.

Indian-origin player in SA squad

Indian-origin player in SA squad

Rediff.com11 Mar 2009

Rookie batsman Imraan Khan joined Hashim Amla as the second Indian-Origin player in the South African team which will be without regular skipper Graeme Smith in the third and final Test against Australia starting March 19 in Cape Town.

2 Indian-origin businessmen among Singapore's richest

2 Indian-origin businessmen among Singapore's richest

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Singapore's 40 richest are now collectively worth $54.4 billion.

Canada: 2 Indian-origin women murdered

Canada: 2 Indian-origin women murdered

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

An elderly Indian-origin woman and her daughter were killed while her granddaughter was seriously injured during a suspected "break-in" attempt by their Canadian neighbour at their home in Toronto. Sixty-five-year-old Saramma Varughese and her daughter Susan John (43), hailing from Kerala, were killed in the incident, which took place on Monday.

2 Indian-origin women in House of Commons

2 Indian-origin women in House of Commons

Rediff.com7 May 2010

For the first time, two Indian-origin women have been elected to the House of Commons, setting a new record for representation of ethnic minorities in Britain.

Indian-origin pacer Gurinder Sandhu wins Steve Waugh Medal

Indian-origin pacer Gurinder Sandhu wins Steve Waugh Medal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Upcoming Australian pacer Gurinder Sandhu of Indian origin has toppled veteran wicketkeeper Brad Haddin to win the prestigious Steve Waugh Medal as the best New South Wales cricketer for the year 2012-13.

Indian-origin Congressional candidate faces racist attacks

Indian-origin Congressional candidate faces racist attacks

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Raja Krishamoorthi, a Democratic Congressional candidate of Indian-origin for Illinois' newly created district, has come under apparent racist attacks from Tea Party bloggers for protesting against an event organised by them.

7 Indian-origin persons to get GOPIO award

7 Indian-origin persons to get GOPIO award

Rediff.com28 Dec 2009

The awardees are Rajen Ramnath of the Netherlands, Datuk Vinod Sekhar of Malaysia, Lachmandas Pagarani from Dubai, , Prabhakar (now living in Kerala), Ramesh Gupta from the US, and special awards to Dr Jagat Motwani of the USA and Issac John from Dubai.

UK city to honour Indian-origin entrepreneur

UK city to honour Indian-origin entrepreneur

Rediff.com24 Jun 2012

In a unique honour, the Nottingham City will confer the title 'Freeman of the City' on an Indian-origin entrepreneur Professor Nathu Ram Puri, the first for an Asian, in recognition of his "distinguished services" to the British city.

Professor death: Indian-origin academic gets bail

Professor death: Indian-origin academic gets bail

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Devinder Sivia, an Indian-origin Mathematics lecturer arrested in connection with the death of his colleague in Oxfordshire, was on Friday released on bail until April 18, the police said. The incident has shocked the academic community in Oxford. Sivia, 49, and victim Professor Steven Rawlings, 50, were described as close friends for decades who had even co-written a book. Rawling's body was found in Sivia's house in Southmoor, Oxfordshire.

How a Kanpur-born Indian-origin CEO is a chip off the old block

How a Kanpur-born Indian-origin CEO is a chip off the old block

Rediff.com3 May 2023

In the technology (tech) world, especially storage, Sanjay Mehrotra is a well-known name. Co-founder of SanDisk, a flash memory storage company in 1988, it was eventually acquired by Western Digital in 2016 for a whopping $19 billion. For a boy from Kanpur, who went on to pursue higher studies in the US, becoming the chief executive officer of Micron Technology, Inc - one of America's largest memory chip makers - and now setting up the company's first plant in India, it has been quite a ride.

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Bhim Army chief, 5 Indian-origin persons on TIME's emerging leaders list

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Other Indian-origin personalities on the list are Instacart founder and CEO Apoorva Mehta, doctor and Executive Director of nonprofit Get Us PPE Shikha Gupta and founder of nonprofit Upsolve Rohan Pavuluri.

Meet the first Indian origin NBA player

Meet the first Indian origin NBA player

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Canadian Basketball professional Sim Bhullar is reportedly set to become the first player of Indian origin to play in the National Basketball Association.

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.

Indian-origin storeowner shot dead in US

Indian-origin storeowner shot dead in US

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

An Indian-origin grocery storeowner was shot dead in the United States city of Atlanta in what appeared to be a robbery attempt, leaving his neighbours aghast.

Indian origin scientist honoured in Australia

Indian origin scientist honoured in Australia

Rediff.com18 Oct 2006

Australian Prime Minister John Howard praised 'Srini,' as he is known, for work that had 'helped redefine robotics'.

SA: Indian-origin politician becomes MP

SA: Indian-origin politician becomes MP

Rediff.com29 Aug 2007

He was sworn in as a lawmaker on Tuesday.

Indian-origin man goes missing in Manchester

Indian-origin man goes missing in Manchester

Rediff.com8 Jan 2012

Concern is growing for a 20-year-old Indian-origin man who has gone missing since the early hours of January 2 from a place in Manchester, which is less than 16 kilometres from where Anuj Bidve was killed on December 26.

Indian origin suspect loses extradition battle

Indian origin suspect loses extradition battle

Rediff.com30 Nov 2006

Haroon Rashid Aswat and Babar Ahmad are afraid they might be mistreated by the US.

Indian-origin lawyer apologises to Mandela

Indian-origin lawyer apologises to Mandela

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

Ayob had claimed in his affidavit that Mandela refused to pay taxes and that he approved several dodgy payments made by the Trust.

SA: Indian origin politician shot dead

SA: Indian origin politician shot dead

Rediff.com17 Feb 2007

The local Indian community has reacted with shock and anger at his murder.

10 Indian-origin CEOs now manage business worth $350 billion

10 Indian-origin CEOs now manage business worth $350 billion

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

With Satya Nadella becoming CEO at software giant Microsoft, 10 Indian-origin persons holding top posts at global corporations manage businesses worth about $350 billion.

SA: Convicted Indian-origin businessman defiant

SA: Convicted Indian-origin businessman defiant

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

Shaik lost an appeal against his conviction and was sentenced to imprisionment on charges of corruption and fraud on Monday.

Indian-origin student charged in roomate's suicide

Indian-origin student charged in roomate's suicide

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

An Indian-origin student has been indicted on charges of bias and invasion of privacy for secretly filming and posting online a sexual encounter between his male roommate and another man at Rutgers University in the United States last year that led his roommate to commit suicide.

Indian-origin Muslims seek Malay status

Indian-origin Muslims seek Malay status

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

They have submitted a request to the government.

Indian-origin wrestlers part of Aus squad

Indian-origin wrestlers part of Aus squad

Rediff.com12 Aug 2010

Four Indian-origin wrestlers, including Sandeep Kumar, are part of Australian national squad, Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs M S Gill informed Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Replying to supplementaries during Question Hour, Gill said Kumar obtained Australian citizenship and represented the country in the Beijing Olympics.

Why Team India is loved across the world!

Why Team India is loved across the world!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

V V S Laxman said the Indian team's aggressive approach is the primary reason behind the wholehearted support they receive anywhere across the globe.

Durban: Indian origin woman shot dead

Durban: Indian origin woman shot dead

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Hemawathee Pooran was killed by armed robbers who broke into her home.

Indian-origin hostage freed in Iraq

Indian-origin hostage freed in Iraq

Rediff.com23 Mar 2006

US and Iraqi forces freed a Briton and two Canadian hostages, including one of Indian origin, in a military operation Thursday.