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Ex-Dow worker stole secrets for China

Ex-Dow worker stole secrets for China

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

A former Dow research scientist was convicted for stealing trade secrets.

Bobby Jindal moves step closer to announcing presidential bid

Bobby Jindal moves step closer to announcing presidential bid

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal on Monday moved a step closer to his 2016 US presidential bid by announcing that he is forming an exploratory committee in this regard.

Interesting facts about the 1st Indian-American in the White House run

Interesting facts about the 1st Indian-American in the White House run

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Swati Snigdha Suar brings you some interesting factoids about the Indian-American who is eager to take on Washington.

Clinton, Jindal won't run for US President in 2012

Clinton, Jindal won't run for US President in 2012

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Democrat and Republican bigwigs, Hillary Clinton and Bobby Jindal, have both ruled out running for United States president in 2012. While the secretary of state said that she was all too content in her current job, the Indian American made it clear that his only political aspiration now is re-election as Louisiana governor.

Jindal allows concealed guns in places of worship

Jindal allows concealed guns in places of worship

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Indian-American Governor Bobby Jindal has agreed to allow concealed handguns inside Louisiana's churches, mosques and synagogues, prompting anti-gun violence activists up in arms against the controversial move.

Obama throws a party for Dr Singh

Obama throws a party for Dr Singh

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

United States President Barack Obama hosted the first state dinner of his presidency for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the White House on Tuesday night.

Another Bobby Jindal in the making?

Another Bobby Jindal in the making?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2010

In 2003, Jindal, a Republican, ran and won from the 1st District after the incumbent Congressman David Vitter vacated the seat to run for the Senate. Sangisetty, an attorney, is running from the nearby 3rd District in the surrounding area of New Orleans, as the Democratic incumbent Charlie Melancon is leaving to challenge Senator Vitter in the Senate race.

Kevin Costner's company to help clean up oil spill

Kevin Costner's company to help clean up oil spill

Rediff.com20 May 2010

BP spokesman Mark Proegler said that the oil major had approved a test of Costner's Ocean Therapy device to help the company clean up the Gulf after its Deepwater Horizon drill rig exploded and began spewing oil into the water.

Obama vows to bring NYC bomber to book

Obama vows to bring NYC bomber to book

Rediff.com3 May 2010

US President Barack Obama has said that his administration would do whatever necessary to find those responsible for the failed terrorist attempt to blow up a car bomb at the Times Square in New York on Saturday.

Gulf of Mexico oil spill worsens, hits US shores

Gulf of Mexico oil spill worsens, hits US shores

Rediff.com30 Apr 2010

It is unclear how much of the estimated 700,000 gallons (approximately 16,700 barrels) of #2 fuel onboard burned before it sank.

Bobby Jindal to take on Obama on health care

Bobby Jindal to take on Obama on health care

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

Thirty seven-year-old Jindal not only appeared on the Fox News channel on Tuesday challenging the health care policy of Obama, but also came out openly against the popular US President by writing an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal.

Jindal's speech fails to enthuse Indian Americans

Jindal's speech fails to enthuse Indian Americans

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Except the diehard Republicans supporters, a majority of the Indian-Americans who posted their view on the popular web forum of South Asian Journalist Association said they were not impressed by Jindal's speech and that he wasted a 'golden opportunity' to catch the imagination of mainstream Americans.

Bobby Jindal opposes Obama's stimulus bill

Bobby Jindal opposes Obama's stimulus bill

Rediff.com24 Feb 2009

"I just have a fundamental disagreement with this package. When it was originally proposed, it was talked about as target tax cuts as well as infrastructure investment," said Jindal. He has even turned down $ 100 million of federal money saying he would have to permanently change the state law for this temporary benefit. Jindal also accused Obama of not having a bi-partisan approach on the stimulus bill.

'Bobby Jindal could be first Indian-American Prez'

'Bobby Jindal could be first Indian-American Prez'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

Bobby Jindal, the Indian American Governor of Louisiana, may become the first person from the community to occupy the US President's office, feels a former White House aide.

McCain cancels meeting with Bobby Jindal

McCain cancels meeting with Bobby Jindal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2008

The Hurricane Dolly plummeting the Texas coast thwarted a high-profile event of Republican presidential candidate John McCain, who was to fly to an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico and meet Indian-American Governor of Louisiana Bobby Jindal, being seen as a possible running mate.Media analysts said the event -- at which McCain was to raise the issue of offshore oil drilling and technology that made it safe -- was aimed at stealing some thunder from his Democratic rival Obama.

US: Nikki Haley seeks Governor nomination

US: Nikki Haley seeks Governor nomination

Rediff.com15 May 2009

Representative Nikki Haley has announced her intention to seek the Republican nomination for Governor of South Carolina, making her the second Indian American after Bobby Jindal of Louisiana to be a serious contestant for the highest post in a state.

Let's give Obama a chance, says Bobby Jindal

Let's give Obama a chance, says Bobby Jindal

Rediff.com17 Apr 2009

When asked about recent rhetoric from top Republican leaders including the former Vice President, Dick Cheney, who in a CNN interview had alleged that Obama is making US unsafe, Jindal said: 'Democrat or Republican, we should all agree that our current President and our former President would obviously want to do everything they could to keep us safe. I don't think we should question President Obama's patriotism or his intentions.'

Nikki Haley confirmed as new US envoy to UN

Nikki Haley confirmed as new US envoy to UN

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

Nikki Haley becomes the first Indian-American to serve on a Cabinet rank position in any presidential administration in the US.

Stand up to Obama, end navel gazing: Jindal

Stand up to Obama, end navel gazing: Jindal

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

Indian-American Bobby Jindal, the rising star of the Republicans, has asked his partymen to end their "navel gazing" over the 2008 election debacle and don the role as the opposition to President Barack Obama and the Democratic Party.

'Bobby Jindal not in race for 2012 US Prez polls'

'Bobby Jindal not in race for 2012 US Prez polls'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2009

In an interview to Meghan McCain and posted on The Daily Beast -- a popular American blog -- Supriya Jindal, 37, insisted that instead of talking about the 2012 presidential candidates, Americans should concentrate on the solving the problems being currently faced by the country.

McCain sounds off Bobby Jindal for Veep

McCain sounds off Bobby Jindal for Veep

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Florida Governor Charlie Crist and former presidential hopeful and ex-Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney have also accepted invitations, fueling speculation that the three (Jindal, Crist, Romney) are the McCain campaign's top choices, and that this weekend's discussions will go a long way in determining who gets the nod.

Jindal 2nd in Republican Prez nomination poll

Jindal 2nd in Republican Prez nomination poll

Rediff.com1 Mar 2009

Thrust into the spotlight as a Republican rising star following the party's drubbing in the November 4 polls, the Indian-American governor of Louisiana, Bobby Jindal, has bagged the second spot in a straw poll for the 2012 presidential nomination.

Obama's economic policy irresponsible: Jindal

Obama's economic policy irresponsible: Jindal

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, who is widely perceived as the Republican candidate for presidency in 2012, on Tuesday slammed the economic policies outlined by United States President Barack Obama in his first speech to a joint session of the US Congress.The Louisiana governor added that even though his party opposed the economic policies of the Democrats, the Republicans would work with President Obama to help the country overcome the staggering economic crisis.

Jindal deflects questions on presidential run

Jindal deflects questions on presidential run

Rediff.com23 Feb 2009

Indian-American Bobby Jindal, the Republican governor from Louisiana, on Monday refrained from giving a definite answer on if he would make a bid for the 2012 United States presidential election.

Jindal to respond to Obama's speech

Jindal to respond to Obama's speech

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

The Republican leadership in the Congress tapped Jindal -- seen as the fast emerging national leader of the party -- a day after the White House announced that Obama would deliver his maiden State of the Union Address as President at the American Congress on February 24.

Jindal among '10 people who could change world'

Jindal among '10 people who could change world'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Indian-American governor of Louisiana Bobby Jindal has been named as one of the '10 people who could change the world', according to British magazine New Statesman and Society.Hailing Jindal as the 'Saviour of the Republicans', the magazine describes him as, "Perhaps the best prospect for revitalising a Republican Party that has just started its tour of the wilderness, with little else to keep it going other than the sustenance provided by occasional caribou kills by Palin.

Hurricane Gustav may make or break Jindal's future

Hurricane Gustav may make or break Jindal's future

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, once considered a potential running mate of Republican Presidential nominee John McCain, is in spotlight again as attention is focused on his state's response to Hurricane Gustav, which may make or break his political future.His predecessor Kathleen Blanco was severely criticised for her slow response to cope with the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, which smashed the Gulf Coast, leading to the flooding of New Orleans three years ago.

Jindal not among 2012 Republican prez favourites

Jindal not among 2012 Republican prez favourites

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Bobby Jindal, the Indian American Governor of Louisiana and rising Republican star, has failed to find a place in the latest CNN poll for his party's favourite presidential nominee for 2012, with Sarah Palin emerging as one of the top contenders. The meteoric rise of 37 year-old Jindal, son of Indian immigrants, had led to speculation that he might bag the Republican nomination for the 2012 presidential election.

Jindal, Christie spar at undercard GOP debate

Jindal, Christie spar at undercard GOP debate

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

Indian-American Louisiana governor Bobby Jindal and Chris Christie, the governor of New Jersey which has a significant presence of the Indian-origin community, exchanged some feisty barbs on the state of the US economy during a Republican undercard debate.

Jindal vetoes bill to double legislators' salaries

Jindal vetoes bill to double legislators' salaries

Rediff.com1 Jul 2008

Facing an embarrassing recall petition, Indian-American Governor of Louisiana Bobby Jindal has vetoed a bill that would have more than doubled the salaries of legislators, correcting his earlier 'mistake'.

Nikki Haley announces re-election campaign

Nikki Haley announces re-election campaign

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Indian-American Governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley announced on Tuesday that she would run for the post again.

Jindal sounds bugle for fellow Republicans

Jindal sounds bugle for fellow Republicans

Rediff.com17 Nov 2008

Bobby Jindal, Indian-American Governor of Louisiana, has asked fellow members of the Republican Party to be gracious and work across party lines but at the same time stand up to their principles.Congratulating Democrat Barack Obama for his victory in the United States Presidential election, Jindal suggested that the Grand Old Party retain public trust to get back on track in the future.

McCain launches sharp attack on Obama

McCain launches sharp attack on Obama

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Addressing an election rally in New Orleans, Louisiana, shortly before 46-year-old Obama declared victory, the presumptive Republican nominee also sought to distance himself from President George W Bush on energy, military and economic policies. The Vietnam war veteran told a cheering crowd that they would listen a lot during the coming months that he represents third term of Bush, but that is because the Democratic candidate has nothing to offer.

McCain's invitation to Jindal 'strategic'

McCain's invitation to Jindal 'strategic'

Rediff.com26 May 2008

By inviting Bobby Jindal to his ranch and fueling speculation that the young Louisiana governor could be a candidate for the vice-presidential slot, John McCain is reaching out to the far right of the Republican party that has been enamoured with Jindal in recent months and have been suggesting his name as a possible running mate on the Republican presidential ticket.

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

On this Day: Azhar-led India won fourth Asia Cup title

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

It was exactly 25 years when Mohammad Azharuddin-led India got the better of Sri Lanka in the final to win their fourth Asia Cup title, at the Sharjah Cricket Stadium, on April 14, 1995.

Ellis Island Medal for Bobby Jindal, two others

Ellis Island Medal for Bobby Jindal, two others

Rediff.com7 May 2008

The Indian Americans will be awarded the medal for theri contribution to strengthening of Indo-US relations and philanthropic work in both India and the US, at an award ceremony on May 10 at the historic Ellis Island in New York City.

Hurricane Ike smashes Houston

Hurricane Ike smashes Houston

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

Giant hurricane Ike has left Houston without Internet, phone lines, drinking water and severed power to millions after ripping through the fourth-largest city on Sunday. Ike, the first hurricane to hit a major US metropolitan area since Katrina in 2005, has affected 2.3 million people in two states before making landfall at 2.10 am on Saturday.

John McCain's Southeast Asia connection

John McCain's Southeast Asia connection

Rediff.com5 Sep 2008

A 16-year-old teenager is US Senator John McCain's strongest link to Southeast Asia

Hurricane Gustav may disrupt Republican meet

Hurricane Gustav may disrupt Republican meet

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

Hurricane Gustav churning towards the Gulf Coast of the US nearly three years after Hurricane Katrina devastated that region has not only killed any chance of Louisiana Governor Piyush 'Bobby' Jindal creating history once again, but may end up completely disrupting the Republican National Convention that was scheduled to kick off in Minneapolis-Saint Paul and run through September 4.

Jindal to be Republican presidential candidate?

Jindal to be Republican presidential candidate?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

Indian-American Governor of Louisiana Bobby Jindal has been invited to deliver a key-note address to the national fundraising of the Republican Party.Jindal, 37, is now considered a rising star of the Republican Party, which is desperately looking for a dynamic and charismatic personality to lead the party in the 2012 presidential elections. The US media speculated that the party is gearing to project Jindal as the nominee for the 2012 presidential elections.