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US polls: 2 Goyals make history

US polls: 2 Goyals make history

Rediff.com8 Nov 2006

9 die as bridge over Mississippi collapses

9 die as bridge over Mississippi collapses

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

The bridge was 40 years old and spanned 500 feet. It carried an eight-lane highway and was under repair. It stood about 65 feet above the river.

CEOs in the slammer

CEOs in the slammer

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

This year, a record number of CEOs were ousted. Some were fired, some retired, and some even died. But a great number were also sent to prison. . .

Nobel for Dylan an insult to all great writers: Ruskin Bond

Nobel for Dylan an insult to all great writers: Ruskin Bond

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

Dylan is not really a writer and awarding the prize to him in the literature category is a "great insult to all the writers who have already received the award and also to those who rightly deserve it", the author said.

Sikh man confused as 'Muslim with sword' in US

Sikh man confused as 'Muslim with sword' in US

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

Harpreet Singh Khalsa, 33, said he was the victim of racial profiling in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, but police stated that those who called in their concerns did the right thing.

Former US President Ford dead

Former US President Ford dead

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

The cause of Ford's death is not known. Ford had pneumonia in January 2006 and underwent two heart treatments in August at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Gopal Khanna quits White House

Gopal Khanna quits White House

Rediff.com2 Sep 2005

Reporter sees bank robbery on live TV

Reporter sees bank robbery on live TV

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

A surprised Sallet, who was most likely running his own camera and audio at the scene, rolls with the punches.

Kara McCoullough, a scientist is Miss USA 2017

Kara McCoullough, a scientist is Miss USA 2017

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The 25-year-old from the District of Columbia is 'the most intelligent contestant in recent memory'!

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

George Floyd laid to rest amid call for racial justice in US

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has sparked nationwide violent protests with some protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

Indian boy runner-up at National Geographic Bee

Indian boy runner-up at National Geographic Bee

Rediff.com30 May 2005

Takhar, a 14-year-old eighth grader in East Providence, lost to a home schooler from Minnesota, Nathan Cornelius, in an 11-question championship.

UCLA shooter acted on his own, say cops

UCLA shooter acted on his own, say cops

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

"We have not been able to determine any trigger event that would lead to this or the murder of his wife," Captain William Hayes of the Los Angels Police Department said.

12-year-old Indian-American wins Nat Geo Bee contest

12-year-old Indian-American wins Nat Geo Bee contest

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Seven of the 10 finalists were Indian-Americans.

Yao, O'Neal top poll for All Star game

Yao, O'Neal top poll for All Star game

Rediff.com5 Feb 2005

Houston's Yao collected 2.558 million votes, the most ever, in balloting by fans around the world.

'Need to boost Indo-US trade ties'

'Need to boost Indo-US trade ties'

Rediff.com10 Dec 2002

India and the United States enjoy excellent relations and these can be further strengthened through extensive trade and business between the two countries, said Senator Satveer Chaudhary of Minnesota state.

Mariah Carey pays tribute to Prince at Paris gig

Mariah Carey pays tribute to Prince at Paris gig

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Pop star Mariah Carey paid an emotional tribute to her friend Prince.

Career diplomat tipped to replace Blackwill

Career diplomat tipped to replace Blackwill

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

US career diplomat Jeffrey Davidow is likely to be the next ambassador to India in place of Robert Blackwill, who recently resigned to pursue academics at the Harvard University, sources said.

O'Neal leads Heat to victory

O'Neal leads Heat to victory

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

Shaquille O'Neal picked up 33 points and 13 rebounds to drive the Miami Heat to a 107-90 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Jugraj could return for Olympic qualifier

Jugraj could return for Olympic qualifier

Rediff.com6 Dec 2003

The doctor treating the ace hockey drag-flicker said he could return to action in two months.\n\n

Indian-American community leader dies

Indian-American community leader dies

Rediff.com7 Jun 2004

Kunal Kamran participated in the Geeta Asharam movement.

Bryant shines as Lakers triumph

Bryant shines as Lakers triumph

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

Kobe Bryant poured in a game-high 31 points to spark the Los Angeles Lakers to a 105-96 win over Minnesota Timberwolves.

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

US passes 1 million coronavirus cases, fatalities at 58,000

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The US became the first country in the world to have more than one million cases of coronavirus. It accounts for nearly one-third of the 3.1 million cases globally.

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Soccer PIX: Real win Madrid derby to prove point to leaders Atletico

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The result also means second-placed Real Sociedad can reclaim top spot if they beat Eibar on Sunday.

Amritraj, Mankad, Uppal get wild cards

Amritraj, Mankad, Uppal get wild cards

Rediff.com19 Apr 2003

The trio will be in action at the $25,000 ATP Challenger, beginning in Bangalore on Monday.\n\n

PHOTOS: NFL players defy Trump; link arms in solidarity

PHOTOS: NFL players defy Trump; link arms in solidarity

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

NFL players, owners defy Trump on anthem protests as feud ramps up

20 STUNNING photos of the month: July

20 STUNNING photos of the month: July

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

We bring you a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by

Lakers advance to NBA finals

Lakers advance to NBA finals

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

PHOTOS: Protests erupt in NYC to decry police brutality

PHOTOS: Protests erupt in NYC to decry police brutality

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Hundreds of people marched through Times Square in New York City to protest the deaths this week of Philando Castile and Alton.

How to become a creative genius

How to become a creative genius

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Have a messy desk!

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule from going into effect.

Diary: Samana in India

Diary: Samana in India

Rediff.com14 Nov 2003

US teen indicted for joining Islamic State

US teen indicted for joining Islamic State

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

An American teen has been indicted on charges of joining the Islamic State, the terrorist organisation that has captured a large part of Syria and Iraq and has threatened regional peace.

FLASHBACK! BEST Sports Photos from 2016 - Part 1

FLASHBACK! BEST Sports Photos from 2016 - Part 1

Rediff.com27 Dec 2016

As we prepare to cruise into the New Year, Rediff.com gives you a glance back, through photos, into all the sporting moments that made the last 12 months memorable.

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Extras: Enrique quits as Spain coach for personal reasons

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Kamala Harris as US president in 2020?

Kamala Harris as US president in 2020?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

Harris, 51, whose mother was from Chennai and father from Jamaica, is one among the six Democratic leaders, whom The Washington Post said are the top contenders to bag the party's nomination for the 2020 presidential elections.

'India can market itself better'

'India can market itself better'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2020

'India is still hierarchical, but not as much as Japan and people appreciate a flat working culture,' Charles Frump, managing director, Volvo Cars India, tells Pavan Lall.

Not appointed committee to find Chanda Kochhar's successor: ICICI Bank

Not appointed committee to find Chanda Kochhar's successor: ICICI Bank

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The bank board had decided to launch an enquiry to be headed by an "independent and credible person", to examine and enquire into an anonymous whistle blower complaint alleging that the bank MD & CEO had not adhered to code of conduct