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Taking pix lands Indian origin student in trouble

Taking pix lands Indian origin student in trouble

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Security staff examined the images, deleted some of them, and photocopied Mariam Jukaku's university ID and driver's license, then asked her if she was a US citizen

Israel resumes Gaza strikes, Indian-origin soldier killed

Israel resumes Gaza strikes, Indian-origin soldier killed

Rediff.com27 Jul 2014

Israel on Sunday resumed its military offensive on Gaza after Hamas militants continued to fire rockets rejecting a 24-hour humanitarian truce requested by the UN as the 20-day conflict killed 1,050 Palestinians and 46 Israelis, including an Indian-origin soldier.

Clashes at Hindu temple in Canada, Trudeau says...

Clashes at Hindu temple in Canada, Trudeau says...

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya also condemned the violence and said that a "red line has been crossed" by Khalistani extremists, highlighting the rise of brazen violent extremism in Canada.

UK: Indian-origin men convicted for Viagra racket

UK: Indian-origin men convicted for Viagra racket

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Two Indian-origin people were among four found guilty for masterminding a multi-million pound global conspiracy to sell fake Viagras over the Internet.

Jigra Review: My Name Is Bachchan. Alia Bachchan

Jigra Review: My Name Is Bachchan. Alia Bachchan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Vasan Bala's ability to jolt our Bollywood conditioned brains into experiencing new forms of menace, turning a John Woo-style prison riot into a Chinese communist movement and showcasing Alia in a savage new light won Sukanya Verma's dil and jigra.

Malaysia: Indian origin siblings want change in re

Malaysia: Indian origin siblings want change in re

Rediff.com9 Feb 2007

Two siblings of ethnic Indian origin claiming to be Hindus have demanded that Malaysian authorities change their religion on their birth certificates that show them as Muslims.

Indian-origin woman found dead in US

Indian-origin woman found dead in US

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

A young Indian-origin mother of two, missing for several days in the US state of Pennsylvania, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in a car and police want to question her boyfriend over her disappearance.

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.

US court hands life sentence to Indian-origin doc

US court hands life sentence to Indian-origin doc

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

Randeep Mann, former physician at Russellville in Arkansas state, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the bombing that critically injured Trent Pierce and left him with one eye and one ear, the Arkansas News reported.

10 English words that have Indian origins

10 English words that have Indian origins

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Get set to have your mind blown!

Indian origin woman killed in accident in US

Indian origin woman killed in accident in US

Rediff.com14 May 2007

Police arrested one Robert Fowler, who was being held on a $50,000 bail. Investigators said they found debris from Fowler's car at the scene of accident.

Indian-origin man held in biggest US drug bust

Indian-origin man held in biggest US drug bust

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Canada-based Ravinder Kumar Arora was arrested was arrested by American authorities for allegedly trying to smuggle drugs worth nearly $3.6 million, in one of the largest cocaine busts in the country's history

Indian origin teacher takes US school to court

Indian origin teacher takes US school to court

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

The lawsuit seeks unspecified punitive and compensatory damages.

UK: Man charged with killing Indian-origin cop

UK: Man charged with killing Indian-origin cop

Rediff.com10 Dec 2006

A 40-year-old man has been charged with stabbing to death Indian-origin special constable Nisha Patel-Nisri outside her home seven months ago.

How OCIs Are Taxed

How OCIs Are Taxed

Rediff.com18 Sep 2024

'Any earnings, regardless of location, will be subject to Indian income tax.'

Two Indian-origin women make it to Forbes list

Two Indian-origin women make it to Forbes list

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

Indian-origin technology executives Jayshree Ullal and Neerja Sethi have made it to the Forbes list of America's 60 richest self-made women, with 21-year-old reality TV star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner the youngest to be featured in the power list.

NZ TV host apologises to Indian-origin Guv Gen

NZ TV host apologises to Indian-origin Guv Gen

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

Prominent New Zealand broadcaster Paul Henry has apologised after he triggered a race row involving the country's Indian-origin Governor General Sir Anand Satyanand, a media report said.

Indian origin soldier for Israel hurt in Lebanon

Indian origin soldier for Israel hurt in Lebanon

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

There are five Indian soldiers fighting for the Israel Defence Forces in southern Lebanon, Tzvi Khaute, secretary of the Bnei Menashe, the community of north eastern Indian Jews hailing from Manipur and Mizoram.

Aus: Indian origin student gets lifer for murders

Aus: Indian origin student gets lifer for murders

Rediff.com6 Nov 2006

Ram Puneet Tiwary, 27, beat Chow Lyang Tay and Poh Chuan Tan in the head several times and stabbed them in the neck to make sure they were dead, at their home in Kingsford in Sydney on September 15, 2003, the ABC online said.

Indian-origin nurse duped in Kate prank call found dead

Indian-origin nurse duped in Kate prank call found dead

Rediff.com8 Dec 2012

An Indian-origin nurse who was duped into transferring a hoax call that gave away information on pregnant Kate Middleton's medical condition to Australian radio presenters was Friday found dead in a suspected suicide.

Mysterious death of Indian-origin man in US being probed

Mysterious death of Indian-origin man in US being probed

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Police in Chicago is investigating the mysterious murder of an Indian-origin businessman, who had won a million dollar lottery last year and was allegedly poisoned with cyanide a day after he collected his prize.

Indian-origin girl in UK has more IQ than Einstein

Indian-origin girl in UK has more IQ than Einstein

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

A 12-year-old Indian-origin girl in United Kingdom has stunned everyone after she scored an incredible 162 on her IQ test -- even higher than Einstein and Stephen Hawking.

Indian-origin journalist heckled, detained at Trump rally

Indian-origin journalist heckled, detained at Trump rally

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

An Indian-origin journalist was heckled by Donald Trump's supporters and briefly detained by police during a protest at a campaign rally.

Virat Kohli throws lavish birthday bash for Anushka

Virat Kohli throws lavish birthday bash for Anushka

Rediff.com4 May 2024

Kohli took to Instagram to share a glimpse of the special evening,

Diplomatic Expulsions: Games Nations Play

Diplomatic Expulsions: Games Nations Play

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

India and Canada have mutually beneficial political and economic linkages. The two countries should get together and find a solution. The expulsion war should, in the meantime, be a guarantee against any deterioration of the situation, asserts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, the first Indian head of mission to be ever expelled by any country.

Indian-origin nurse in hoax call found hanging: UK media

Indian-origin nurse in hoax call found hanging: UK media

Rediff.com12 Dec 2012

An Indian-origin nurse, who died in a suspected suicide after being duped by two Australian DJs' prank call to a hospital treating a pregnant Kate Middleton, was found hanging, British media said on Wednesday, a day before the release of the result of an autopsy on her.

Indian origin man held by FBI in kickbacks sting

Indian origin man held by FBI in kickbacks sting

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

43-year-old Pankesh Patel, managing director of a UK firm that acts as a sales agent for companies in law enforcement and military products industries, and two more Britons --David Painter (56) and Lee Wares (43)-- were among 22 people arrested, the US Department of Justice said. Wares is the chairman and director of a British company that markets armoured vehicles.

'Indian-origin Uber driver rapes passenger in Canada'

'Indian-origin Uber driver rapes passenger in Canada'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

An Indian-origin Uber driver has allegedly raped a 25-year-old in Canada, prompting police to seek public's help in tracing him.

Sports Shorts: Bhullar is first Indian-origin player to join NBA

Sports Shorts: Bhullar is first Indian-origin player to join NBA

Rediff.com8 Jul 2014

Sim Bhullar has become the first player of Indian origin to be a part of the National Basketball Association (NBA) after he signed a summer contract with the Sacramento Kings, a professional basketball team in the US.

Modi, Trump, Putin walk ramp in AI fashion show

Modi, Trump, Putin walk ramp in AI fashion show

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Former US President Obama was featured wearing a number of ensembles some gladiator-inspired and a basketball one among others.

Indian-origin girl murdered after abduction in SAF

Indian-origin girl murdered after abduction in SAF

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

The body of 10-year-old Marissa Naidoo, who went missing from her school on Thursday, was found stuffed in a suitcase during a raid at a house at the town of Benoni, police said.

Indian-origin law student courts trouble at Rajat Gupta trial

Indian-origin law student courts trouble at Rajat Gupta trial

Rediff.com7 Jun 2012

The brief courtroom drama began on Monday when the jury was listening to the testimony of star government witness Goldman Sachs chief executive officer Lloyd Blankfein.

Indians Dominate TIME 100 AI Titans List

Indians Dominate TIME 100 AI Titans List

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

The TIME 100 AI list is an interesting assortment of titans. Indians make up about 20 per cent of the coveted list, which is pretty commendable, notes Sandeep Goyal.

8 Indian-origin CEOs at big US cos: Forbes

8 Indian-origin CEOs at big US cos: Forbes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

PepsiCo's Chennai-born Indra Nooyi tops the list of Indian-origin CEOs in the US.

Man pleads guilty to attack on Indian-origin doc

Man pleads guilty to attack on Indian-origin doc

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

A 20-year old man accused of involvement in an attack on an Indian-origin doctor in Melbourne last year pleaded guilty on Monday for the incident that sent the victim into coma.

Indian-origin man found guilty of bomb threat in US

Indian-origin man found guilty of bomb threat in US

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

An Indian-origin man, who called himself a "terrorist", has been found guilty by a jury of threatening to blow up a medical firm in Connecticut and faces up to 10 years in prison.

3 Indian-origin men among 25 highest paid CEOs

3 Indian-origin men among 25 highest paid CEOs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Sanjay Jha (left) of Motorola and Vikram Pandit (below) of Citigroup are among the three who have made it to the league of top 25 highest paid men in the world.

Google acquires start-up founded by Indian-origin entrepreneur

Google acquires start-up founded by Indian-origin entrepreneur

Rediff.com3 May 2016

Synergyse said by joining the Google Apps team, it can accelerate its mission because the company will be working closer with the teams that build Google Apps.

UK: Lithuanian charged with murder of Indian-origin man, wife

UK: Lithuanian charged with murder of Indian-origin man, wife

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

A 37-year-old Lithuanian national, who was arrested on Monday, has been charged with the murders of Indian-origin Avtar Singh Kolar and and his wife Carole Kolar in Birmingham last week. The West Midlands Police said that the suspect, named Rimvydas Liorancas, will appear before the magistrate in Birmingham on Friday morning. The bodies of Avtar Singh, 62, and Carlole, 59, were found by their police officer son, Jason, from their house last Wednesday in Handsworth Wood, Birmi