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Why shale holdings of RIL, GAIL are under pressure

Why shale holdings of RIL, GAIL are under pressure

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

American refiners closed some of their production, leading to futures trade benchmarked to the West Texas Intermediate going negative.

Jindal loses lead in opinion poll

Jindal loses lead in opinion poll

Rediff.com11 Nov 2003

A Southeastern Louisiana University poll shows Democrat Kathleen Blanco ahead.

Republican attorney generals move US SC to hear mail-in ballot dispute

Republican attorney generals move US SC to hear mail-in ballot dispute

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Alleging that the order made by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court was unconstitutional, the attorney generals said the state overstepped its constitutional authority in accepting late ballots and violated the election clauses of the Constitution and that voting by mail creates voter fraud risks.

COVID-19 cases in US cross 7 lakh, toll more than 35K

COVID-19 cases in US cross 7 lakh, toll more than 35K

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

New York, the financial capital of the world, has emerged as the epicenter of the pandemic. More than 14,000 people have died in the city and over 2,00,000 lakh people have tested positive so far. Neighbouring New Jersey has more than 78,000 cases and 3,800 deaths.

Jindal to head Republican governors association in 2013

Jindal to head Republican governors association in 2013

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Indian American politician Bobby Jindal, who is perceived to be the Republican Party's potential future presidential candidate, is expected to head the party's governor's body next year.

Majority of Indian-Americans support Obama for 2nd term

Majority of Indian-Americans support Obama for 2nd term

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

An overwhelming majority of Indian-Americans support United States President Barack Obama against his Republican rival Mitt Romney in November presidential elections, a national survey has said.

Mitt Romney best person to lead America: Haley, Jindal

Mitt Romney best person to lead America: Haley, Jindal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Unimpressed by United States President Barack Obama's fiery speech seeking re-election, the two Indian-American governors, Nikki Haley and Bobby Jindal, on Friday said that Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential candidate, is the best person to lead the country. Both Jindal, the governor of Louisiana, and Haley, the governor of South Carolina, are rising stars of the Republican Party.

Taxes, spending won't be high enough for Obama: Jindal

Taxes, spending won't be high enough for Obama: Jindal

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has blasted US President Barack Obama for what he described doubling down on failed policies from the past while outlining his shortsighted vision for the future in his State of the Union Address.

US leaders calls for calm after racial motivated shootings

US leaders calls for calm after racial motivated shootings

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Five officers were killed in a shooting in Dallas during a protest in response of the tragic deaths of Alton Sterling in Louisiana and Philando Castile in Minnesota.

US: 19 injured in Mother's Day parade shooting

US: 19 injured in Mother's Day parade shooting

Rediff.com13 May 2013

At least 19 people, including a 10-year-old girl, were injured when some gunmen opened fire at a Mother's Day parade in New Orleans city of Louisiana state in the US.

Stop insulting voters by stupid remarks: Jindal to Romney

Stop insulting voters by stupid remarks: Jindal to Romney

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

Criticising the Republican Party and its defeated presidential nominee Mitt Romney, Indian-American governor Bobby Jindal has said that leaders should stop insulting voters by saying stupid things.

Can Republicans stop being stupid, asks Bobby Jindal

Can Republicans stop being stupid, asks Bobby Jindal

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has rejected Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney's claim that President Barack Obama won November 6 elections with "gifts" to voters and asked his party colleagues to "stop being the stupid party."

'9 southern US states account for 27% bilateral trade'

'9 southern US states account for 27% bilateral trade'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

Besides Florida and Louisiana, the Houston Consulate provides service to Indian community and businesses in Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas states.

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

With Mitt Romney on his three-nation tour, Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, one of his top possible running mates for November polls, is leading the Republican campaign against United States President Barack Obama in battleground states, where he slammed the incumbent's economic policies.

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

With Mitt Romney on his three-nation tour, Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, one of his top possible running mates for November polls, is leading the Republican campaign against United States President Barack Obama in battleground states, where he slammed the incumbent's economic policies.

Yahoo! sacks journo over inapt Romney remark

Yahoo! sacks journo over inapt Romney remark

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

Embattled internet firm Yahoo! has reportedly fired its Washington bureau chief after he made a joke about United States presidential contender Mitt Romney and his wife and Ann being "happy to have a party when black people drown." David Chalian's comments were caught on a microphone while he was discussing Hurricane Isaac, which hit Louisiana with the Republican convention under way

Is India's LNG deal with US a risky affair?

Is India's LNG deal with US a risky affair?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Majority of PLL's long-term deals are linked to crude, which faces price challenge from other fuels. Spot LNG is moving away from this linkage, which puts a question mark on crude linked contracts.

Jindal backs Romney for US president

Jindal backs Romney for US president

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

Indian American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has extended his support to Mitt Romney, who is expected to bag the Republican Party's nomination for presidential polls.

US: Jindal, Haley may figure as Romney running mate

US: Jindal, Haley may figure as Romney running mate

Rediff.com10 Apr 2012

Indian-Americans -- Bobby Jindal and Nikky Haley -- are emerging as possible vice-presidential running mate of Mitt Romney, who is expected to bag the Republican Party's nomination for presidential polls.

Hurricane Harvey's death toll rises to 47

Hurricane Harvey's death toll rises to 47

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Rescue work has intensified in Texas with officials launching search operations as desperate residents remain stranded without food and water.

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The good times are back, in a measured way, in fun spots across the globe.

Black motorist fatally shot by police in Minnesota

Black motorist fatally shot by police in Minnesota

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Shocked family members demanded justice for Castile, a school cafeteria worker, whose mother described him as a law-abiding citizen who kept out of trouble.

From advising Bobby Jindal to law, been there done that

From advising Bobby Jindal to law, been there done that

Rediff.com18 May 2012

In the fifth part of the series on Indian Americans who won the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships, Arthur J Pais profiles Rina Thomas, daughter of Indian immigrant doctors settled in New Orleans.

'When virus is still circulating, older people are more at risk'

'When virus is still circulating, older people are more at risk'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2021

'We lost our place in being first in the epidemic, when it hit India so hard, but we were actually the epicentre of the epidemic from essentially April 2020, for almost an entire year. We had such high cases. We were the country that had the most mixed response.'

Bobby Jindal, the next American vice-president?

Bobby Jindal, the next American vice-president?

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Indian American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has a good chance of being selected as vice-presidential running mate of Mitt Romney, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee, a media report has said.

No plans to run for US vice president: Nikki Haley

No plans to run for US vice president: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

South Carolina's Indian-American governor Nikki Haley, billed as a rising star in the Republican party, says she has no plans to run for United States vice president as a running mate of the presumptive Presidential nominee Mitt Romney.

SC constitutes committee to monitor stubble burning

SC constitutes committee to monitor stubble burning

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

During his tenure as an apex court judge, Justice Lokur had dealt with pollution matter which included the aspect of stubble burning.

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Jaw-dropping photos of the month: July

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Here are some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by.

Defeat, don't hate Obama: Jindal to Republicans

Defeat, don't hate Obama: Jindal to Republicans

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

Bobby Jindal, the Indian American Governor of Louisiana, has advised Republicans to refrain from demonising Barack Obama, saying it was absolutely crucial to defeat the President but "foolish" to hate him.

Why US-based New Orleans Port is so keen to do biz with India

Why US-based New Orleans Port is so keen to do biz with India

Rediff.com27 Mar 2014

New Orleans port has reached an agreement with India's Samsara Shipping to represent the Port in India.

Signs of flattening of COVID-19 curve in US: Trump

Signs of flattening of COVID-19 curve in US: Trump

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

On Monday, as many 1,334 died in the US because of coronavirus and 24,895 new cases were reported. The number was far less than the fatalities hovering around 2,000 for the past several days and over 30,000 new cases being reported daily.

Signal Intl lawsuit could be largest in US history

Signal Intl lawsuit could be largest in US history

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Attorneys for Indian guest workers who are suing Mississippi-based marine and fabrication company Signal International along with its co-conspirators and other entities for human trafficking and racketeering have filed for class certification to include hundreds of additional workers in the lawsuit. If class status is granted by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Louisiana, the lawsuit could be the largest human trafficking case in US history.

2012 US presidential polls: Bobby Jindal backs Rick Perry

2012 US presidential polls: Bobby Jindal backs Rick Perry

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is backing Rick Perry for president, a major endorsement for the Texas governor as the campaign for the Republican nomination enters the crucial fall stretch of the primary calendar, CNN reported.

Green concrete cuts 90% more greenhouse gases

Green concrete cuts 90% more greenhouse gases

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Geopolymer concrete features greater corrosion resistance, substantially higher fire resistance (up to 2400 degree F), high compressive and tensile strengths, a rapid strength gain, and lower shrinkage.

Bobby Jindal quits presidential campaign: This is not my time

Bobby Jindal quits presidential campaign: This is not my time

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

"This is not my time, so I am suspending my campaign for president," Jindal said in a statement on Tuesday that surprised the American political pundits.

5 Indian Americans named Truman Scholars

5 Indian Americans named Truman Scholars

Rediff.com9 Apr 2011

Ishan Nath from Georgia, Anjali Bipin Thakkar from California, Veena Irene Patel from Iowa, Niharika Sanjay Jain from Louisiana and Aditya Attiguppe Ashok from New Hampshire are among 60 students from 54 American colleges and universities who will receive the award, which provides up to $30,000 for graduate study to students committed to careers in public service.

I don't want a job from Governor Perry: Bobby Jindal

I don't want a job from Governor Perry: Bobby Jindal

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

While he has offered his support to the candidacy of Rick Perry, Louisiana's Indian American Governor Bobby Jindal has no plans to join the Republican as his running mate in the 2012 presidential election.

US accounts for over 1/4th of global COVID-19 deaths

US accounts for over 1/4th of global COVID-19 deaths

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Despite accounting for the largest number of fatalities, the death rate, however, in the US is much lower than other countries.

Rescue ops intensify as Hurricane Harvey kills 50

Rescue ops intensify as Hurricane Harvey kills 50

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

More than 1,85,000 homes were damaged and 9,000 destroyed as 42,000 people remain in shelters amid overflowing rivers and reservoirs, Texas officials said.

Bobby Jindal takes on Obama in new book

Bobby Jindal takes on Obama in new book

Rediff.com13 Nov 2010

India-born Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has criticised United States President Barack Obama for being not connected to ground realities in his latest book.