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What went wrong for Liverpool goalkeeper Karius in CL final

What went wrong for Liverpool goalkeeper Karius in CL final

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius, whose two major blunders helped Real Madrid win the Champions League final, suffered a concussion during the match which could have affected his performance, US doctors said.

Obama takes on Romney; launches ad campaign against him

Obama takes on Romney; launches ad campaign against him

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

Barack Obama's re-election campaign team has confronted Mitt Romney head-on with an advertisement campaign in six key battle ground States, challenging his claims about the incumbent United States President.

Mitt Romney wins primary in Obama's home state

Mitt Romney wins primary in Obama's home state

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

Republican hopeful Mitt Romney has secured a commanding win in the Illinois presidential primary, taking him a step closer to bagging the party's nomination to challenge incumbent Barack Obama in the November presidential elections. With about one-fifth of the votes counted, Romney, the former governor of Massachusetts, had garnered 54 per cent of the total votes polled, with his nearest rival Rick Santorum, the former Senator from Pennsylvania.

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Baseball season hits snag due to COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

The Miami Marlins, who opened their season on Friday in Philadelphia, were scheduled to return home on Sunday ahead of their scheduled Monday home opener but put off traveling after a number of their players tested positive for the virus.

'Romney will prove to be a great US president'

'Romney will prove to be a great US president'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

A day after being nominated as Republican presidential candidate, Mitt Romney received praise from former President George W Bush, who expressed belief that the former Massachusetts Governor will prove to be a great president.

Mitt Romney wins Michigan and Arizona primaries

Mitt Romney wins Michigan and Arizona primaries

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Inching closer to bagging the Republican presidential nomination, former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney on Wednesday won primaries in Michigan and Arizona, defeating Senator Rick Santorum in a tight race. Now all eyes are on Super Tuesday -- March 6 -- when primaries are scheduled in nearly ten states. A major victory next week will almost seal Romney's nomination, experts say.

A geologist comes full circle with poetry

A geologist comes full circle with poetry

Rediff.com26 May 2012

Tamil Nadu-born, Boston-based, Ramaswamy, who is in her mid-thirties, has traversed the world since her teens. And for years she was a geologist researching extreme environments and working for the United States Geological Survey.

US polls: Romney relied on hope, Obama on smart strategy

US polls: Romney relied on hope, Obama on smart strategy

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

How did US President Barack Obama manage to trump Mitt Romney despite his dismal record in the last four years? Rediff.com's Bikash Mohapatra, who at the heart of all the action in Washington, DC, listens to what the experts have to say

US polls: Romney scores big victory with Florida

US polls: Romney scores big victory with Florida

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Former Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney has won the Republican primary in Florida, defeating Newt Gingrich. The victory has brought him closer to bagging the Republican nomination to challenge the incumbent, Barack Obama, in November presidential elections.

Obama campaign accuses Romney of outsourcing jobs to India

Obama campaign accuses Romney of outsourcing jobs to India

Rediff.com4 May 2012

The Obama Campaign has stoked a controversy with its new ad accusing presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney of outsourcing jobs to India when he was the Massachusetts Governor, contrary to the US President's stand during his maiden visit to New Delhi.

Sibal gets nostalgic over years spent in US

Sibal gets nostalgic over years spent in US

Rediff.com14 Oct 2011

Apparently Human Resources and Development Minister Kapil Sibal -- the Harvard-educated, erstwhile Wall Street lawyer -- still occasionally pines for the United States, going by his waxing nostalgic for the opportunities America afforded him during the time he spent in Cambridge, Massachusetts and the Big Apple.

18 hottest technology innovators from India

18 hottest technology innovators from India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Their exceptional technical contributions hold great promise to shape our future.

Indian student shot dead near Boston University campus

Indian student shot dead near Boston University campus

Rediff.com21 Apr 2012

Boston Police department and university officials have not yet released the name of the victim as they are awaiting autopsy results and pending notification to the family.

Romney certainly our opponent, says Obama campaign

Romney certainly our opponent, says Obama campaign

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Even as Mitt Romney is yet to bag his Republican Party's nomination for the November presidential polls, the Obama campaign has recognised the former Massachusetts governor as the opponent to the incumbent US President.

McCain backs Romney for Republican Prez nomination

McCain backs Romney for Republican Prez nomination

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

"The time has arrived for Republicans to choose a presidential nominee; a new standard bearer who has the ability and determination to defeat President (Barack) Obama and the strongest commitment to returning America to prosperity and defending our interests and values overseas," McCain said.

McCain backs Romney as Republican prez nomination

McCain backs Romney as Republican prez nomination

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

Top Republican Senator John McCain on Wednesday endorsed former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney in his race to seek party's presidential nomination for the November 2012 elections.

'Punishing people will not end corruption'

'Punishing people will not end corruption'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

By thinking about growth versus poverty we have missed the main point, says MIT professor Abhijit Banerjee.

Soon, cars that 'talk' to avoid collisions

Soon, cars that 'talk' to avoid collisions

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The 'CarSpeak' system developed by researchers, including an Indian scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology lets vehicles 'see' out of the robotic eyes of other cars on the road.

CM's post not discussed at meet, says SP's rising star

CM's post not discussed at meet, says SP's rising star

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

The Samajwadi Party wants Mulayam Singh Yadav to be the next chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, says a rising star of the party. The issue of whether Mulayam's son Akhilesh Yadav should become the next chief minister, instead of his father, was not discussed at the first post-poll meeting of SP legislators in the state capital.

Meet the Indian students who BAGGED the Rhodes scholarship

Meet the Indian students who BAGGED the Rhodes scholarship

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

The new batch of Rhodes scholars includes South Asians. The prestigious international scholarship is awarded to high academic achievers who are also active in sports and community work.

When windows turn into power plants!

When windows turn into power plants!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology are working on a new system through which the entire surface area of a building's windows could be used to generate electricity, without interfering with the ability to see through them.

Indians help MIT track e-waste

Indians help MIT track e-waste

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

MIT is trying to find out what happens to used electronic devices after they are disposed.

Brand Wars: Dunkin' says won't compete with Starbucks

Brand Wars: Dunkin' says won't compete with Starbucks

Rediff.com9 Feb 2012

Jubilant Foodworks, the master franchisee for Dunkin' in India, has tweaked the business model of the company based in the northeastern US state of Massachusetts, opting to position it more as a food service brand than a coffee player.

'Powell tasked with one of US's important postings'

'Powell tasked with one of US's important postings'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

United States Senator John F Kerry, chairman of the powerful Senate Foreign Relations Committee, in convening the nomination hearing of Nancy J Powell to be the next US ambassador to India, said, America's partnership with India "is without doubt one of the most significant partnerships in US foreign policy."

Romney wins Nevada caucuses with wide margin

Romney wins Nevada caucuses with wide margin

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

Republican White House hopeful Mitt Romney on Sunday secured an overwhelming victory in the Nevada caucuses, recording his second straight win that cemented his position as the party front-runner to take on United States President Barack Obama in the November 6 polls.

Are you dating a narcissist?

Are you dating a narcissist?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

They are demeaning, insensitive and like to talk about them all the time.

Need to crack down on China when they cheat: Romney

Need to crack down on China when they cheat: Romney

Rediff.com20 Jan 2012

United States needs to open up markets and also needs to crack down on China when it indulges in illegal practices, Mitt Romney, the leading Republican presidential candidate has said.

Is Obama already threatened by Mitt Romney?

Is Obama already threatened by Mitt Romney?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

The Obama camp has launched a withering attack on Mitt Romney, who is leading the race to bag the Republican nomination to challenge incumbent Barack Obama in the presidential elections, labeling him "a corporate raider" who profited from the termination of average workers.

Romney wins New Hampshire primary: US media

Romney wins New Hampshire primary: US media

Rediff.com11 Jan 2012

Mitt Romney has won the New Hampshire Republican primary to boost his chance to get the nomination to challenge United States President Barack Obama in the coming presidential polls, according to the American media projections.

Romney once called Trump 'phony', now he dines with him

Romney once called Trump 'phony', now he dines with him

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Donald Trump is the "man who can lead the US to a better future", his former bitter critic and 2012 Republican nominee Mitt Romney has said, asserting that he was impressed by the President-elect's post victory speeches and selection of his team members, including Nikki Haley.

IITian named director of MIT lab

IITian named director of MIT lab

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

An IIT Chennai and Stanford University alumnus, Agarwal will assume his new role on July 1.

India's Feluda COVID test cheaper alternative to RT-PCR, say scientists

India's Feluda COVID test cheaper alternative to RT-PCR, say scientists

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Named after Satyajit Ray's famed detective, the Feluda test, which is priced at Rs 500 and can deliver a result in 45 minutes, is able to differentiate SARS-CoV-2 from other coronaviruses even if genetic variations between them are minute.

PM congratulates Abhijit; Rahul says he helped conceptualise 'Nyay'

PM congratulates Abhijit; Rahul says he helped conceptualise 'Nyay'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Rahul Gandhi said he had helped the party conceptualise its 'Nyay' scheme to help remonetise the economy.

Dunkin' Donuts enters India

Dunkin' Donuts enters India

Rediff.com9 May 2012

US-based foods chain Dunkin' Donuts has come to India just a few months ahead of the arrival of its global archrival Starbucks, by launching its first store in the national capital on Tuesday. Starbucks is expected to launch in September this year.

Fed Cup: Williams gives US 2-0 lead over Belarus

Fed Cup: Williams gives US 2-0 lead over Belarus

Rediff.com5 Feb 2012

Former World No. 1 Serena Williams gave the United States a commanding 2-0 lead over Belarus in their Fed Cup tie on Saturday after top ranked Victoria Azarenka was unable to compete for the eastern Europeans because of a sore lower back.

Romney's gaffe: 'Not concerned about the very poor'

Romney's gaffe: 'Not concerned about the very poor'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

Mitt Romney, the frontrunner in the race to bag the Republican presidential nomination, on Thursday made a gaffe by saying he does not care about the very poor and is concerned about the plight of the middle-class Americans. The remarks by the richest Republican hopeful were considered as a blunder by the former governor of Massachusetts, who a day earlier had won the Florida primary by a huge margin. His remarks on the poor were immediately pounced upon by his rivals.

Now, a language test for computers!

Now, a language test for computers!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

One test might be whether the computer could analyse and follow a set of instructions for an unfamiliar task.

Romney, the man who's set to take on US President Obama

Romney, the man who's set to take on US President Obama

Rediff.com16 Jan 2012

Mitt Romney, a millionaire venture capitalist, on Wednesday emerged as a clear favourite to take on President Barack Obama in the November elections, scoring a stunning victory in the New Hampshire primary by turning back a ferocious assault from his Republican pack of rivals.

Here's how you can sync your phone and computer

Here's how you can sync your phone and computer

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

A new system designed by Tsung-Hsiang Chang, a graduate student in the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's (MIT) Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, and Google's Yang Li makes it much easier to transfer computing operations between devices.

How India's handset makers are planning a comeback

How India's handset makers are planning a comeback

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

At least two of them - Lava and Micromax - are arming themselves against the Chinese rivals which made them insignificant in the local market over the past few years.