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Indian man shot dead by armed robbers in US

Indian man shot dead by armed robbers in US

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Vikram Jaryal, who was working as a clerk in the store at AM-PM Gas Station in Yakima city, was behind the counter when two people in masks came in and robbed the store on Thursday.

Trump's 'sniffs' were the best thing about the debate

Trump's 'sniffs' were the best thing about the debate

Rediff.com27 Sep 2016

As Trump and Hillary Clinton kicked off the debate at Hofstra University in Long Island to discuss several topics impacting the American people, viewers noticed the businessman's case of the sniffles.

Can't plaster birth certificate on forehead: Obama

Can't plaster birth certificate on forehead: Obama

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

"I would say that I can't spend all my time with my birth certificate plastered on my forehead," Obama told the NBC news in an interview in response to question regarding to a recent poll according to which 18 per cent of Americans believe that he was a Muslim.

PIX: Miss Universe 2010, winners and finalists

PIX: Miss Universe 2010, winners and finalists

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

A look at the winners and finalists of the Miss Universe 2010 beauty pageant.

US troops get ready to storm Kandahar

US troops get ready to storm Kandahar

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

A US combat brigade comprising 4,000 men is already deployed around Kandahar to secure the lines of communications to the city as thousands fresh troops and tanks pour in to flush out the key strategic town of Taliban insurgence, NBC reported.

US to launch major attack in Af-Pak in 18 months

US to launch major attack in Af-Pak in 18 months

Rediff.com22 Feb 2010

The US and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces are all set to roll out an "intensive 18-month" ground campaign in Afghanistan to stamp out Taliban and Al Qaeda militants, top US generals have said warning the insurgents that Marjah offensive was just the start.

Bolt likely to make comeback in two weeks

Bolt likely to make comeback in two weeks

Rediff.com13 Jun 2010

Triple Olympic champion Usain Bolt is on the road to recovery from a sore Achilles that kept him off the track for two weeks, the Jamaican said on Saturday.

Osama's AK-47 on display at ultra-secret CIA Museum

Osama's AK-47 on display at ultra-secret CIA Museum

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Osama bin Laden's AK-47 rifle, found next to his body after he was killed in a daring midnight raid by US Navy SEALs in Pakistan, is on display at an ultra-secret CIA museum.

VOTE: Is he the sexiest man alive?

VOTE: Is he the sexiest man alive?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Take the poll and let us know.

US couple denies gate-crashing state dinner

US couple denies gate-crashing state dinner

Rediff.com1 Dec 2009

The Virginia couple, who skirted a tight White House security to gatecrash the high-profile state dinner in honour of the Indian Prime Minister, on Tuesday said they were 'invited' to attend the gala event.

I'm not going to retire in two or three years: Guardiola

I'm not going to retire in two or three years: Guardiola

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has clarified comments that suggested he was making plans for an early retirement, with the Spaniard insisting he was not ready to quit management.

Trump accuses CNN of using his 'worst' photo

Trump accuses CNN of using his 'worst' photo

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

"CNN just released a book called 'Unprecedented' which explore the 2016 race & victory. Hope it does well but used worst cover photo of me," he tweeted.

Trump backs Arab nations, says isolating Qatar 'beginning of end of terrorism'

Trump backs Arab nations, says isolating Qatar 'beginning of end of terrorism'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2017

Trump says his visit to the Middle East is "paying off" to end the "horror of terrorism"

Nations have right to defend themselves: Obama

Nations have right to defend themselves: Obama

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

"What I am going to restate is a basic principle. Number one, if a country is attacked, it has the right to defend itself. I think that is universally acknowledged," Obama asserted. "The second thing is that we need a strategic partnership with all the parts in the region -- Pakistan and India and the Afghanistan government -- to stamp out militant, violent, terrorist extremists."

Al Qaeda 'very capable' of attacking US: Mullen

Al Qaeda 'very capable' of attacking US: Mullen

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Al Qaeda remains "very capable" and focused on attacking the United States, a top American military official said on Sunday, adding the situation in Afghanistan is "serious" and "deteriorating" as the militants have found a "safe haven in Pakistan."

Donald Trump is Time's Person of the Year 2016

Donald Trump is Time's Person of the Year 2016

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was among the 11 candidates shortlisted by Time for its annual honour.

Tillerson rejects reports that he considered resigning

Tillerson rejects reports that he considered resigning

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

He also dismissed as 'petty nonsense' a news report that he had called the president a 'moron' during a tense meeting with national security officials this summer.

'Relationship with India has bipartisan support'

'Relationship with India has bipartisan support'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

The United States' relationship with India has bipartisan support, United S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Sunday.

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.

Parminder Nagra, hubby welcome baby boy

Parminder Nagra, hubby welcome baby boy

Rediff.com28 May 2009

The ER actress and her husband, photographer James Stenson, have welcomed son Kai David Singh Stenson.

Zardari changes his tune in Washington

Zardari changes his tune in Washington

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Two days after saying that he did not consider India a threat to Pakistan and it was the internal terrorist threat from within that is of concern, Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari was splitting hairs saying the larger threat from India and the so-called existential internal threat as the US has continued to describe it, were different.

India gets serious about nuke, biological threat

India gets serious about nuke, biological threat

Rediff.com19 Feb 2008

India has decided to buy sophisticated equipment worth Rs 2000 crore to counter nuclear, biological, and chemical terrorism and covert attacks.

Business lessons from Donald Trump

Business lessons from Donald Trump

Rediff.com6 May 2009

He may go through bankruptcies, but he couldn't be a savvier self-marketer.

The Peter Principle lives

The Peter Principle lives

Rediff.com10 Apr 2009

Now 40, The Peter Principle resonates even more today, when a lust for accomplishment has led an unprecedented level of incompetence.

Woods attracts highest TV rating since US Open '08

Woods attracts highest TV rating since US Open '08

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Tiger Woods's thrilling victory at the Arnold Palmer Invitational generated the highest overnight television rating for a golf event since his triumph at last year's U.S. Open, according to Nielsen Media Research.

16 injured in New Orleans playground shooting

16 injured in New Orleans playground shooting

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

Witnesses told the local television station WWL that at least two gunmen were shooting into the crowd.

Aziz Ansari is Funny in People

Aziz Ansari is Funny in People

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Russell Peters and several other Indian Americans have mined quite successfully their ethnic background but 26-year-old Aziz Ansari, who has a small but significant role in the new Judd Apatow (Knocked UP) film Funny People, has taken a different route.

Indian student found guilty of stabbing friend to death

Indian student found guilty of stabbing friend to death

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

An Indian student at a prestigious United States university has been found guilty of murdering his friend in 2013

Tainted Illinois Guv compares himself to Gandhi

Tainted Illinois Guv compares himself to Gandhi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

Blagojevich was arrested by the Federal Bureau of Investigation in December last year on criminal charges, including that he tried to sell the senate seat vacated by President Barack Obama. The Illinois senate began the impeachment trial in Springfield on whether to throw the governor out of the office. A defiant Blagojevich said he would not participate in the trial as it was a sham and unfair and did not give him a chance to bring in witnesses.

In US, Zardari lashes out at American policies

In US, Zardari lashes out at American policies

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Pakistani's President Asif Ali Zardari, asked on NBC's 'Meet the Press' program where Osama bin Laden was, told the interviewer, "You'll have been there for eight years. (So) You tell me.You lost him in Tora Bora, I didn't, I was in prison."

How Anne Hathaway shut down trolls who body shamed her

How Anne Hathaway shut down trolls who body shamed her

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

The actor has faced online abuse several times in the past.

Sea change in attitude of Pakistanis: US

Sea change in attitude of Pakistanis: US

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday said there was a sea change in the attitude of Pakistanis in the last one year and appreciated the military actions being taken by its army against the Taliban militants.

Trump chipping away at Hillary's lead, says new poll

Trump chipping away at Hillary's lead, says new poll

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

The US presidential election slated to be held in November appears to have tightened as a series of latest national polls projected that Republican Donald Trump has gained some ground in the last week against Hillary Clinton of the Democratic Party.

New York State files lawsuit against Trump Foundation

New York State files lawsuit against Trump Foundation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

President Trump reacted sharply to the lawsuit and asserted that he would 'not settle' the case, and accused the Opposition Democrats of continuing with their 'witch hunt' against him.

Palin boosts McCain's chances, says a new poll

Palin boosts McCain's chances, says a new poll

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

The selection of Sarah Palin as a running mate has given a major impetus to the campaign of Republican presidential hopeful John McCain, according to the latest poll.The poll, released on Wednesday by the Wall Street Journal and NBC, shows that the Palin factor has lifted enthusiasm among McCain's supporters.It shows that a majority of voters are comfortable with the idea of the first term Alaska governor as vice-president.

Victoria Beckham to perform with Spice Girls?

Victoria Beckham to perform with Spice Girls?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

The latest updates from Hollywood.

Meet the real American hackers

Meet the real American hackers

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

Hacking's true spirit: smart people getting together to mess around with technology.

New poll shows Obama racing ahead of McCain

New poll shows Obama racing ahead of McCain

Rediff.com22 Oct 2008

The Wall Street Journal-NBC News poll found that 52 per cent voters favour Obama against 42 per cent who support McCain, showing a four per cent increase since the poll two weeks ago. The poll has a margin of error plus or minus 2.9 percentage points.

'Are you on Twitter,' US journalist asks Modi. Internet responds and how!

'Are you on Twitter,' US journalist asks Modi. Internet responds and how!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

Twitter wasn't forgiving and Kelly soon received severe backlash on social media.

Jindal dismisses US vice prez nomination rumours

Jindal dismisses US vice prez nomination rumours

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

Dismissing speculation that he could be the Republican candidate for vice president, Bobby Jindal, the Indian-origin Governor of Louisiana and also the youngest governor in the United States, has said such rumours were 'flattering' but he was happy with his current job and was keen to run for a second term. "I told the people of Louisiana this is a historic opportunity to fix our state. I want to be involved in doing that," Jindal said.