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Elizabeth Warren drops out of US presidential race

Elizabeth Warren drops out of US presidential race

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The 70-year-old leader had a disappointing Super Tuesday that included a third-place finish in her home state of Massachusetts.

Bloomberg drops out of presidential race, endorses Biden

Bloomberg drops out of presidential race, endorses Biden

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

'Today, I am leaving the race for the same reason: to defeat Donald Trump - because it is clear to me that staying in would make achieving that goal more difficult,' Bloomberg said in a statement

George Floyd tested positive for coronavirus in April

George Floyd tested positive for coronavirus in April

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The report added that there is no indication that the virus played any role in his death.

Indian-American teen wins $25K for work on potential COVID-19 treatment

Indian-American teen wins $25K for work on potential COVID-19 treatment

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Chebrolu said she was inspired to find potential cures to viruses after learning about the 1918 flu pandemic and finding out how many people die every year in the US despite annual vaccinations and anti-influenza drugs on the market.

Prince bidden adieu in private ceremony at Paisley Park home

Prince bidden adieu in private ceremony at Paisley Park home

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

The late popstar's remains have been cremated and their final storage will remain private.

Are Indian students shunning US business schools?

Are Indian students shunning US business schools?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Decline in high-quality applicants from India into US business PhD courses.

SSI unit wins $13-mn US contract

SSI unit wins $13-mn US contract

Rediff.com10 Jun 2003

SSI North America, a subsidiary of SSI Limited, has won a $13 million contract to build a HealthMatch Software application for the state of Minnesota in the United States.

Deepak Kochhar's NuPower in fresh controversy

Deepak Kochhar's NuPower in fresh controversy

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Shareholder advisory companies are raising eyebrows at the ICICI Bank board not being aware of Firstland's investment in NuPower

US Cong to have maximum women senators in history

US Cong to have maximum women senators in history

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

The 113th United States Congress will have at least 19 women senators, the highest ever in the country's history.

Romney defeated in two key states with close personal ties

Romney defeated in two key states with close personal ties

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Mitt Romney failed to win both the state of his birth, Michigan, and the state where he lives and served as governor, Massachusetts.

Romney defeated in two key states with close personal ties

Romney defeated in two key states with close personal ties

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Mitt Romney failed to win both the state of his birth, Michigan, and the state where he lives and served as governor, Massachusetts.

7 Indian-Americans among 10 finalists of Nat Geo Bee contest

7 Indian-Americans among 10 finalists of Nat Geo Bee contest

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The winner will receive USD 50,000 in college scholarship and lifetime membership of the National Geographic Society.

PICS: Captivating sports images of the week!

PICS: Captivating sports images of the week!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Rediff.com brings you some of the highlights from the sporting events held last week...

Over 58.7 million Americans have already voted: Report

Over 58.7 million Americans have already voted: Report

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The report said in 2016, around 58.3 million pre-election ballots were cast, including ballots in the three vote-by-mail states that year. That early vote accounted for about 42 per cent of all ballots cast in the 2016 presidential election.

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Rediff.com encapsulates all the sporting action from the past week in this eye-catching photo feature.

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.

'Humans have never learned from history'

'Humans have never learned from history'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'We need to retell this history from many different perspectives.'

US congressman's resolution on Gujarat riots hailed

US congressman's resolution on Gujarat riots hailed

Rediff.com4 Mar 2012

Muslim and secular organisations in the United States have hailed a congressional resolution by Minnesota Congressman Keith Ellison (Democrat) 'recognising the tenth anniversary of the tragic communal violence in Gujarat'.

US east coast digs out of snowstorm Nemo

US east coast digs out of snowstorm Nemo

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

The biggest snowstorm to hit the US east coast in more than a decade has left at least six people dead and homes across five states without power.

NFL: Washington Redskins to consider changing name of team

NFL: Washington Redskins to consider changing name of team

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

Under mounting pressure from sponsors and Native American rights groups, Washington Redskins owner Dan Snyder said on Friday he would consider changing the name of the National Football League team whose roots date back to the 1930s. Snyder, who has previously stated he would not change the name, softened his stance a day after FedEx Corp, which owns the naming rights to the team's Landover, Maryland, stadium, called for the NFL club to be rebranded.

Obama nominates Indo-American to National Council of Arts

Obama nominates Indo-American to National Council of Arts

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Bharatanatyam dancer and teacher Ranee Ramaswamy, 60, has been nominated by United States President Barack Obama as a member to the National Council of Arts, a key administration position.

'Ooty diocese must protect kids from convicted priest'

'Ooty diocese must protect kids from convicted priest'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

'I truly believe that I have to do everything in my power to make sure that kids are protected and safe,' Megan Peterson, who has filed a case against the Ottacamund diocese and Bishop A Amalraj, tells Ritu Jha/Rediff.com

Why the Very Young are Dying

Why the Very Young are Dying

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'We can't rule out the fact that the virus might have changed in such a way that it's actually causing more harm to young people.'

Santorum wins three States in Republican primary

Santorum wins three States in Republican primary

Rediff.com8 Feb 2012

Rick Santorum, the former Senator from Pennsylvania, on Wednesday won the Republican caucuses in three states, reshaping the party's primary race and staking out his claim to be the main alternative to front-runner Mitt Romney.

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Rihanna, who has frequently spoken out on issues such as LGBTQIA+ rights and racism, is the fourth most followed person, with 101.3 million followers, on Twitter after former US president Barack Obama and singers Justin Bieber and Katy Perry. Her tweet on India's farmers received hundreds of thousands of retweets and likes.

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The mispronunciation outraged a large number of Harris' supporters and her spokesperson Sabrina Singh said, "I'll keep it simple: If you can pronounce 'former' Senator David Perdue, you can pronounce 'future' Vice President Kamala Harris."

Michele Bachmann opts out of US presidential race

Michele Bachmann opts out of US presidential race

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

The Minnesota congresswoman, who had courted the evangelical Christian vote and was briefly the front-runner back in August, said she had "no regrets"

US Senator thanks Essar for saving iron-ore mine

US Senator thanks Essar for saving iron-ore mine

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Senator Amy Klobuchar, Minnesota Democrat, praised Essar Americas for saving an iron-ore mine in her state.

Republican leader slams Obama's 'over-the-top' India trip

Republican leader slams Obama's 'over-the-top' India trip

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

The costs of United States President Barack Obama's upcoming trip to India has been criticised by a Republican leader as 'over-the-top' spending.

US names mountain after an Indian-American scientist

US names mountain after an Indian-American scientist

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

In a rare honour, the United States has named a mountain in Antarctica after eminent Indian-American scientist Akhouri Sinha whose pioneering biological research expedition has provided vital data about animal populations.

Government appoints Ajay Bhushan Pandey as UIDAI chief

Government appoints Ajay Bhushan Pandey as UIDAI chief

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Pandey is a Maharashtra cadre IAS officer of 1984 batch.

There are 13 starsigns -- and yours has changed!

There are 13 starsigns -- and yours has changed!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

Thought you were a Scorpion? According to the gradual shift of the earth's axis over the last 3,000 years and its position in relation to the 12 signs, you're now under Libra. And oh, yes, there are actually 13!

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.

Bomb remark 'misunderstanding': Indian accused of threat in US

Bomb remark 'misunderstanding': Indian accused of threat in US

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

When Vadodara businessman P Radhakrishnan was told he could not get his bag back when he was offloaded from a flight in the US, he asked the ticketing agent a question. The next thing he knew, he was under arrest, accused of 'terrorising.'

Will Smith spoke to Prince the night before his death

Will Smith spoke to Prince the night before his death

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The actor and his wife took to social media to pay tribute to the legendary musician.

Does casual sex impact the young adult psyche?

Does casual sex impact the young adult psyche?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

According to a new study, casual sex does not cause emotional or psychological damage in young people. Do you agree?

End of the political road for Satveer Chaudhary?

End of the political road for Satveer Chaudhary?

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

It was an ignominious defeat and perhaps the end of a political career of an Indian American state legislator who at one time held such promise that he was often touted as a future national politician either in the United States House of Representatives of US Senate, with some even arguing that he was gubernatorial material.

Tiger still 'America's Favorite Sports Star'

Tiger still 'America's Favorite Sports Star'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

His reputation might be in tatters after revelations of extra-marital affairs but America still loves ace golfer Tiger Woods, who jointly topped a sports popularity chart.

I have dedicated my time and soul to free kids'

I have dedicated my time and soul to free kids'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

Titled The Blue Notebook, it is the story of a child prostitute named Batuk, from Mumbai, who records the miseries of her life in a little blue notebook

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The 2020 race marks Biden's third attempt at running for US president. He first tried in 1988 but dropped out after allegations of plagiarism. He ended his second attempt in 2008 after garnering less than one per cent in the crucial Iowa caucuses.