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India has transformed, govt tells new US envoy

India has transformed, govt tells new US envoy

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

The government of India in welcoming the new United States ambassador to India, erstwhile India and South Asia hand, Nancy J Powell, has said that while India would not be new to her, it would not be the same either, considering the transformational changes India has undergone.

White House shooting suspect arrested in Pennsylvania

White House shooting suspect arrested in Pennsylvania

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

A 21-year-old Hispanic man wanted in connection with shooting near the White House last Friday was arrested by the police from a hotel in Pennsylvania, the United States Secret Service said.

Indian American teen wins Intel talent search

Indian American teen wins Intel talent search

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

An Indian-American teenager has won a prestigious Science talent competition in the United States for his research on devising a more effective and less toxic breast cancer treatment, walking away with a whooping $100,000. Nithin Reddy Tumma topped the Intel Science Talent search that also saw two other Indian Americans -- Neel Patel from Florida and Anirudh Prabhu from Indiana -- finding a place in the top 10. The winners overcame competition from a group of 40 finalists.

NBA: Wade takes charge as Heat reach East final

NBA: Wade takes charge as Heat reach East final

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Dwyane Wade turned on the style as the Miami Heat clinched a place in the NBA Eastern Conference finals with a 105-93 win over the Indiana Pacers in Game Six on Thursday.

NBA: Spurs go top with 10th consecutive win

NBA: Spurs go top with 10th consecutive win

Rediff.com7 Apr 2012

The San Antonio Spurs blew past the New Orleans Hornets 128-103 to claim the Western Conference lead with their 10th consecutive victory on Friday.

Star Wars maker returns with war film, Red Tails

Star Wars maker returns with war film, Red Tails

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

The film has an all-black cast.

When Bollywood stars turned phoren phenomena

When Bollywood stars turned phoren phenomena

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

We take a look at the stars, and their big breakout roles.

PIX: The Sexiest Men in the World

PIX: The Sexiest Men in the World

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

Here's looking at People magazine's choices over the years.

Why some women can't reach an orgasm

Why some women can't reach an orgasm

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

For females, a new study has revealed, physical anatomy plays more of an important role.

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Biden has urged the Senate not to act on the vacancy until the American people select their next president and the next Congress.

PHOTOS: The Ducati Diavel is finally here

PHOTOS: The Ducati Diavel is finally here

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

Ducati has finally launched its latest motorcycle, the Diavel for India. The company is offering its latest and best to Indian customers in three variants. The standard variants, the Carbon variant and the Carbon Red.

US woos immigrant entrepreneurs

US woos immigrant entrepreneurs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Egged on by more than 160 venture capitalists, including several Indian Americans -- the majority of whom are from California's Silicon Valley -- United States Senators John F Kerry, Massachusetts Democrat, and Richard Lugar, Indiana Republican, have introduced legislation to create jobs in America and increasing America's global competitiveness by helping immigrant entrepreneurs obtain US visas.

Raja Sen reviews Danny Boyle's 127 Hours

Raja Sen reviews Danny Boyle's 127 Hours

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

It is a film that bares its bloody teeth and grins at the end; it's even sneaked a bite out of the viewer.

Great movie characters we would like to see again

Great movie characters we would like to see again

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Have a look at a fanboy's wishlist.

Congress party launches chapter in Chicago

Congress party launches chapter in Chicago

Rediff.com18 May 2010

The Indian National Overseas Congress launched its Chicago-Illinois chapter at a banquet at the India House in Schaumburg, Illinois, April 30.

Create jobs in US, get a green card!

Create jobs in US, get a green card!

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Egged on by more than 160 venture capitalists, including several Indian Americans, US Senators John F Kerry, Massachusetts Democrat and Richard Lugar, Indiana Republican, have introduced a legislation to create jobs in America and increasing America's global competitiveness by helping immigrant entrepreneurs obtain visas to the United States.

5 myths about men and sex

5 myths about men and sex

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

There are many myths surrounding men and their physiques, right from the size of their feet to their sex lives.

He died on the road to Tibetan freedom

He died on the road to Tibetan freedom

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

Norbu, 45, who died last week in Florida while tackling the day's final two miles of his walking tour to publicise the demand for Tibetan independence from the Chinese, had been active in the Tibetan cause for more than two decades.

Tweet to predict market sentiments

Tweet to predict market sentiments

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Researchers at Indiana University Bloomington's School of Informatics and Computing have found that there is a correlation between the value of the Dow Jones Industrial Average and public sentiment after analysing more than 9.8 million tweets from 2.7 million users during 10 months in 2008.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to dress for Halloween

Lessons from Bollywood: How to dress for Halloween

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

There's nothing Bollywood can't teach. Happy Halloween, everyone! :)

Infy plans innovation hub in Arizona; to hire 1,000 by 2023

Infy plans innovation hub in Arizona; to hire 1,000 by 2023

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Infosys, like many of its peers, has been ramping local hiring in key markets like the US, the UK and Australia to tackle increasing scrutiny around work visas by various governments.

How to keep your woman happy in bed

How to keep your woman happy in bed

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Turns out, women have more diverse preferences related to sexual pleasure than believed.

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.

Hollywood's most valued actors

Hollywood's most valued actors

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

Here's a look at actors and how much profit their films made compared to their salaries in a list compiled by Forbes magazine.

Heading to the US this Fall session? Read this!

Heading to the US this Fall session? Read this!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Tanumoy Patti, a student at Indianapolis University-Purdue University Indianapolis shares his tips for students heading to the US this year.

'India's patent policy is discouraging innovation'

'India's patent policy is discouraging innovation'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

US-based Eli Lilly has planned to continue its focus on innovation-driven products, instead of opening up to opportunities in off-patent generic drugs, being tapped by its larger competitors like GSK and Pfizer.

Improve ties before dialogue, US to India, Pak

Improve ties before dialogue, US to India, Pak

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

Appearing before the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Tim J Roemer, a former Congressman from Indiana, told US lawmakers in response to a question that Kashmir is a 'sensitive and delicate' issue.

Bush meets Indian-American spelling champ

Bush meets Indian-American spelling champ

Rediff.com14 Aug 2008

United States President George W Bush with Sameer Mishra, 14, the 2008 Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion.

Harrison Ford to marry Calista Flockhart

Harrison Ford to marry Calista Flockhart

Rediff.com14 May 2009

The Indiana Jones actor confirmed the news during an appearance on the show Entertainment Tonight.

COVID-19: Indian-Americans raise funds for relief work

COVID-19: Indian-Americans raise funds for relief work

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

SEWA International, a leading Indian-American non-profit organisation, has so far raised more than $250,000 for its COVID-19 relief efforts. It is using the money to buy personal protective equipment's, in particular facial masks and surgical masks, to donate free to the local law enforcement officials and hospitals in some of the hot spot areas like New York, who have run out of these essential items.

 When a tough guy was reduced to tears

When a tough guy was reduced to tears

Rediff.com14 Sep 2009

Harrison Ford was overcome by emotion while watching a film that celebrated his career 35th annual Deauville American Film Festival in Normandy, France.

Chicago gears up for storm, 500 flights grounded

Chicago gears up for storm, 500 flights grounded

Rediff.com8 Jan 2010

Snow showers and 8-12 inches of snow accumulation is expected by Friday morning, with the greatest amount occurring from Chicago into the northern suburbs, the weather service said, adding snow showers would finally taper off to flurries by afternoon.

Loan deal for Spielberg is near

Loan deal for Spielberg is near

Rediff.com3 Apr 2009

The credit crunch means that even a superstar director has to accept some pretty stiff financial terms.

US: Arrested IIT alumnus asks for lawyer's removal

US: Arrested IIT alumnus asks for lawyer's removal

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Indian Institute of Technology alumnus Vikram Buddhi, convicted for posting hate messages against former President George Bush, on Thursday said he wanted to fire his lawyer as he appeared in a court here for his sentencing.

Send us movie bloopers that you spotted!

Send us movie bloopers that you spotted!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

We're sure there are many out there just waiting to be spotted.

US VP at anti-abortion march: 'Life is winning again in America'

US VP at anti-abortion march: 'Life is winning again in America'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

Mike Pence, a staunch conservative defender of traditional family values with strong anti-abortion views, is the first American vice president to speak at the March for Life gathering.

Roemer as US envoy to India: Mixed reactions

Roemer as US envoy to India: Mixed reactions

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Former US envoy to India Frank Wisner and industry sources expressed elation over Obama's choice of Roemer while the likes of South Asia expert Stephen P Cohen was cautious in his opinion. Some community activists were disappointed that the President had not made a high-profile nomination from the career diplomat cadres or the world of politics or business as he had for the ambassadorial posts in London and Beijing.

Timothy J Roemer new US envoy to India

Timothy J Roemer new US envoy to India

Rediff.com28 May 2009

The announcement in this regard was made by the White House late Wednesday night along with a dozen diplomatic posts, including nomination of Patricia A Butenis as the new US Ambassador to Sri Lanka.

Contraceptives affect women's sexual pleasure

Contraceptives affect women's sexual pleasure

Rediff.com10 Dec 2008

A new study has shown that contraceptive methods can have a significant impact on women's sexual pleasure and satisfaction.

Eli Lilly files suit against Lupin, Aurobindo

Eli Lilly files suit against Lupin, Aurobindo

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

US-based pharma giants Eli Lilly and company has filed a case against two Indian drug makers, Aurobindo Pharma and Lupin alleging infringement of patent of its anti-depressant drug Cymbalta.