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Trump fires official who said election was most secure in US history

Trump fires official who said election was most secure in US history

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Trump, who has launched a slew of lawsuits in key states, but has not provided any evidence to back his claims of fraud, announced on Twitter on Tuesday that he has fired Christopher Krebs, director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) at the Department of Homeland Security.

Best of International Landscape Photographer of the Year awards

Best of International Landscape Photographer of the Year awards

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

It's hard not to get skin tingles when you see these stunning images. They are winning pictures and shortlisted entries from the sixth annual International Landscape Photographer of the Year competition. More than 3,400 photos were entered into the contest from both amateur and professional photographers from around the globe. The shots feature everything from remote beaches to moody mountain ranges.

A refrigerator that connects to the Internet!

A refrigerator that connects to the Internet!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

The refrigerator, which connects to the Internet via Wi-Fi, has a variety of Apps including a grocery in ventory manager and a Twitter feed.

Top 10 destinations travellers are itching to go in 2018

Top 10 destinations travellers are itching to go in 2018

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Presenting the list of Top 10 most searched for travel destinations between March 2017 and February 2018.

'This is a process of reconstructing almost from scratch, building a relationship with that important nation in the world, India'

'This is a process of reconstructing almost from scratch, building a relationship with that important nation in the world, India'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'I would urge my Indian friends to look at how significant the overall support was.'

Time to fix the broken immigration system: Obama

Time to fix the broken immigration system: Obama

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

"The time has come for common sense, comprehensive immigration reform," said United States President Barack Obama in his opening remarks at a high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, a day after a bipartisan group of senators said the time was right for reform.

Sinister, Paranormal activity 4 battle it out at the BO

Sinister, Paranormal activity 4 battle it out at the BO

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

While Paranormal Activity 4 is doing better at the box office, Sinister is the better reviewed film.

Stunning images celebrate what freedom looks like

Stunning images celebrate what freedom looks like

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

These incredible pictures show what freedom means to 50 top photographers from around the globe. Free-to-use photography app Agora asked its 3.5 million users to take a photo which they thought would best illustrate the theme of 'freedom'. After nearly 20,000 entries, 50 images have made it to the final and are now being voted on --competing to be crowned the 'World's Best photo of #Freedom2020'. Voting is open now and the winner will be selected by January 23, with the top photographer will win $1,000 (Rs 70,850).

PHOTOS: Lord Shiva at Hungary's gold museum

PHOTOS: Lord Shiva at Hungary's gold museum

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Most of the artefacts at this museum are reportedly of gold and go as far back as the prehistoric times and come from 11 countries. Besides Shiva, its collection also includes Lord Ganesha from the Indonesian Archipelago.

REWIND: The best PHOTOS of the week gone by

REWIND: The best PHOTOS of the week gone by

Rediff.com28 Feb 2011

We bring you a presentation of some of the best photos from around the world in this week.

Obama to be 1st American President to vote early

Obama to be 1st American President to vote early

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

President Barack Obama would cast his ballot on Friday for the November 6 US presidential elections, thus becoming the first US President to vote early in the country's electoral history.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

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

Must See: Amazing PHOTOS of the Month

Must See: Amazing PHOTOS of the Month

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

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

Soccer star Ronaldo denies rape accusations in tweet

Soccer star Ronaldo denies rape accusations in tweet

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

Cristiano Ronaldo on Tuesday denied rape allegations levelled against him, saying his conscience was clear and that he would calmly await the results of any investigation.

'Desis tend to vote Democratic right now'

'Desis tend to vote Democratic right now'

Rediff.com17 May 2012

The first-ever poll of Asian-American voters finds support for President Obama, but also room for outreach. Aziz Haniffa reports in this two-part series.

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.

Indian-origin broadcaster sues US employer

Indian-origin broadcaster sues US employer

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

The Varanasi-born Sunanda "Sue" Tripathi-Manteris, filed the lawsuit against station owner Valley Broadcasting Co, Intermountain West Communications, other corporate entities and KSNV station managers and executives in US district court for Nevada. Manteris, who had been with the NBC Las Vegas affiliate for 22 years before her final broadcast on June 9, claims that KSNV let her go because she was too old and from an ethnic minority

Now, US TV station calls Hindu deities 'weird'

Now, US TV station calls Hindu deities 'weird'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

The commentary on an ice hockey match published on NBC Chicago website yesterday titled 'Why a 3-1 Blackhawks Loss Isn't So Bad', detailing Nashville Predators beating Chicago Blackhawks 3-1, said Predators were "swallowing up space like some weird Hindu god".

Why Tony Curtis will never be forgotten

Why Tony Curtis will never be forgotten

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Tributes flow for 'fine actor' who passed away at age 85.

After angry Phoenix rally, Trump calls for unity at veterans event

After angry Phoenix rally, Trump calls for unity at veterans event

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Trump says it is time to heal the wounds that divide Americans.

I'm feeling great: Trump in 1st public event after COVID

I'm feeling great: Trump in 1st public event after COVID

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Hundreds of Republican supporters sporting light blue T-shirts and the familiar red MAGA (Make America Great Again) caps gathered at the South Lawns of the White House as the US president addressed them from his balcony in a campaign-style event.

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

On this day: US tennis great Andre Agassi was born

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

He went on to lift the US Open title in 1994 and, after shaving his head on the advice of his then actress girlfriend Brooke Shields, the Australian Open crown in 1995 before adding an Olympic gold at Atlanta 1996.

PICS: HOT smartphones and tablets at CES 2012

PICS: HOT smartphones and tablets at CES 2012

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Here's a quick glance at what's happening at CES 2012.

The TOP HIGHLIGHTS: Oscars honours Irrfan

The TOP HIGHLIGHTS: Oscars honours Irrfan

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

In a special segment called In Memoriam, Irrfan Khan and Oscar-winning costume designer Bhanu Athiya were remembered alongside many Hollywood actors and filmmakers including Chadwick Boseman, Ian Holl, Sean Connery and Max von Sydow.

US sees record voter turnout in Trump-Biden clash

US sees record voter turnout in Trump-Biden clash

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The US appears to be on track to see over 160 million votes cast in the 2020 presidential election, a turnout rate of about 67 per cent, which is higher than what the country has witnessed in more than a century, as President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden campaigned through the final day to get more voters to the polling booths.

Designer Suneet Varma in Kamasutra row

Designer Suneet Varma in Kamasutra row

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

Famous Indian fashion designer Suneet Varma has triggered off a controversy for reportedly calling Kamasutra the most celebrated Hindu text in the world.

Virus hits US Predator drones on hunt missions in Pak, Afghan

Virus hits US Predator drones on hunt missions in Pak, Afghan

Rediff.com8 Oct 2011

America's remote controlled kill machines, the Predator and Reaper drones which fly hunt missions over Pakistan, Afghanistan and Yemen, have been hit by a computer virus and network specialist can't seem to get rid of it. The virus has infected Creech Air Force base in Nevada from where the robotic machines fly globally, Los Angeles Times reported.

15 Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

15 Odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

Here's this week of photos that prove we live in a mad world.

The hottest gadgets at the top electronics show

The hottest gadgets at the top electronics show

Rediff.com6 Jan 2011

With 2,700 exhibitors, this year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) showcases some of the world's hottest gadgets.

Last 24 hours: Best PHOTOS from around the world

Last 24 hours: Best PHOTOS from around the world

Rediff.com17 Oct 2011

Presenting some of the most scintillating pictures from around the globe in the last 24 hours.

Trump not conceding is an embarrassment, says Biden

Trump not conceding is an embarrassment, says Biden

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Responding to questions from reporters on Trump not conceding the race, Biden hoped that at the end it's all going to come to fruition on January 20th.

'Must understand Trump supporters and their issues'

'Must understand Trump supporters and their issues'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'There are voters that may only come out to vote for him because he's speaking to their issues and they may not be Democrat or Republican'

Rajan Zed urges billionaires to donate wealth

Rajan Zed urges billionaires to donate wealth

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

Applauding Facebook co-founder Mark Zuckerberg for the reported pledge to give majority of his wealth to philanthropy, well known Hindu statesman Rajan Zed has called upon India's billionaires/millionaires to make similar pledges.

This year's most beautiful panoramic photographs

This year's most beautiful panoramic photographs

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The Epson International Pano Awards showcases the work of panoramic photographers worldwide and is the largest specialist competition for panoramic images. This year the competition received 4913 entries from 1258 photographers in 72 countries, but the overall winner of the 2019 Open competition is Mieke Boynton from Australia - the first female to win the title. Scroll down for stunning views.

Hillary to launch presidential campaign on June 13

Hillary to launch presidential campaign on June 13

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will formally launch her 2016 presidential campaign on June 13 from New York

Actor Tony Curtis is no more

Actor Tony Curtis is no more

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

According to Entertainment Tonight, the actor's daughter Jamie Lee Curtis' rep confirmed the news. No further details were given.

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Kamala Harris is now the first woman, the first Black American and the first Asian American to hold the country's second highest office, and is now in a strong position to run for the top job four years from now.

Three more women accuse Ronaldo of rape?

Three more women accuse Ronaldo of rape?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Mayorga's lawyer Leslie Stovall has claimed that she received a call from a woman 'having had a similar experience (like that of Mayorga's)', according to British media.

CES 2019 transports you to the future

CES 2019 transports you to the future

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com offers a quick checklist of the best of CES's Auto World. The future is here, you will witness self driven cars to flying cars controlled by AI. We bring you the highlight of the CES auto world.

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.