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Cate Blanchett to be Lady Mountbatten?

Cate Blanchett to be Lady Mountbatten?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

The Oscar winner will reportedly play the role in an upcoming Hollywood movie Indian Summer, which will portray last days of British rule in India.

Meet next generation of golf stars

Meet next generation of golf stars

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Collin Morikawa made a stunning late eagle after the drive of his life to pull away from a jam-packed leaderboard and secure a two-shot victory at the PGA Championship on Sunday in only the second major start of his career.

US Hindu leader slams Vanity Fair listing

US Hindu leader slams Vanity Fair listing

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Indian American community leader Rajan Zed has criticised Vanity Fair magazine's just released prestigious '2009 International Best-Dressed List', claiming the list was 'biased and uneven'.In a statement issued in Nevada, Zed, who is president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, said that although the list claimed to be 'international', its 53 listed best-dressed people belonged to only ten countries, representing only about ten percent of the world population.

Is this the best time for Amazon, Verizon to invest in Voda Idea?

Is this the best time for Amazon, Verizon to invest in Voda Idea?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

In order to determine whether this would be sound strategy for them, one needs to look at two issues: One, on the alliances being built globally between telcos, on one hand, and cloud service firms, on the other, especially with the advent of 5G; and two, how their business strategies in India will blend into with such a deal.

A R Rahman set for music show in LA

A R Rahman set for music show in LA

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

The Oscar winning composer is all set to stage a glittering musical show in Los Angeles.

Meet 'Madam' Mirren

Meet 'Madam' Mirren

Rediff.com17 May 2010

The actress plays the role of a brothel madam in her latest film Love Ranch, which is directed and produced by her husband, Taylor Hackford.

Sanford scandal to hurt Haley's bid for governor

Sanford scandal to hurt Haley's bid for governor

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

The latest GOP sex scandal, however, has more immediate resonance for the Indian American community. South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is among the biggest backers of Namrata 'Nikki' Randhawa Haley, the three-term Representative from Lexington who recently announced her intention to contest for Governor at the end of Sanford's term.

Keanu Reeves to play Rama, Aamir to play Hanuman?

Keanu Reeves to play Rama, Aamir to play Hanuman?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

There are fears of a fantasized or a re-imagined version of Ramayana to fit the Hollywood machine.

Indian-American appointed to top US Commission

Indian-American appointed to top US Commission

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Rahul 'Richard'Verma, a partner with the top-notch international law firm in Washington, DC -- Steptoe & Johnson LLP -- who, until recently was the highest-ranking Indian American Congressional aide on Capitol Hill, has been appointed to the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism.

US suspends travel from Europe for 30 days amid coronavirus scare

US suspends travel from Europe for 30 days amid coronavirus scare

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The president said the European Union has "failed to take the same precautions" as his administration had implemented to contain the coronavirus outbreak.

Learn the art of sourdough baking

Learn the art of sourdough baking

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Sourdough is not only a type of bread, but also a technique.

Indian appointed to anti-WMD commission

Indian appointed to anti-WMD commission

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

Rahul 'Richard' Verma has been appointed to the Commission on the Prevention of Weapons of Mass Destruction Proliferation and Terrorism. Verma, a partner with the international law firm Steptoe & Johnson LLP, based in Washington, DC, was until recently the high-ranking Indian-American Congressional aide on Capitol Hill.

US polls: Clinton lead reduced to half nationally

US polls: Clinton lead reduced to half nationally

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

However, the 68-year-old leader continues to maintain lead in some of the key battle ground states, other polls said.

World's top tax havens

World's top tax havens

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Switzerland and Caribbean islands? Sure. But Alaska and Nevada are getting in on the game.

'Not My President' protests continue across US against Trump

'Not My President' protests continue across US against Trump

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Here's a look at some of the protests which has unravelled in America post the elections.

Sanskrit mantras in church on Thanksgiving

Sanskrit mantras in church on Thanksgiving

Rediff.com23 Nov 2007

Recitations from ancient Hindu scriptures reverberated in a Christian church in Nevada on the occasion of Thanksgiving eve service. Rajan Zed, a prominent Hindu chaplain, read from the Rig Veda, the Upanishad and the Bhagavad Gita in the Trinity Episcopal Church in Reno, Nevada, during the twenty-second Annual Thanksgiving Service of Northwestern Nevada held on Wednesday evening. Various faith traditions in northwestern Nevada came together to share the spirit of love.

Piracy: Indian firms lose $4 bn every year

Piracy: Indian firms lose $4 bn every year

Rediff.com17 Apr 2008

India's burgeoning entertainment industry loses as much as $ 4 billion and 800,000 direct jobs each year due to counterfeiting and piracy, a latest study says. The study -- The effects of counterfeiting & piracy on India's entertainment industry -- was prepared by Ernst & Young India. It was commissioned as part of the USIBC-FICCI Bollywood-Hollywood Initiative, which promotes the sustainable growth & convergence underway between the entertainment industries of the US & India

Trump steps up attack on Clinton over email probe

Trump steps up attack on Clinton over email probe

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

With Hillary Clinton's email saga getting murkier, Donald Trump has alleged that the former secretary of state set up an illegal server for the purpose of shielding her "criminal conduct" from public and asserted that the action was "willful, deliberate and purposeful".

'Ronaldo ready to play despite rape allegations'

'Ronaldo ready to play despite rape allegations'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

Juventus coach Massimo Allegri says Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to play for the Serie A team against Udinese on Saturday.

US Senate votes to override Obama's 9/11 bill veto

US Senate votes to override Obama's 9/11 bill veto

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

This is a severe blow to Obama, who lobbied hard against the bill, known as the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act.

Service at US varsity to include Hindu prayers

Service at US varsity to include Hindu prayers

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

The Second Annual Interfaith Baccalaureate Service of the University of Nevada-Reno, to be held next week, will include readings from Hindu scriptures and prayers.

Pacquiao shoulder surgery a success

Pacquiao shoulder surgery a success

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Manny Pacquiao underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right shoulder.

Indian doc's practice cancelled in Las Vegas

Indian doc's practice cancelled in Las Vegas

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Dr Dipak Desai,a prominent Indian-origin doctor who is a majority owner of a clinic chain linked to a hepatitis C outbreak in Las Vegas has been restrained from practising by a court.

US: Verses from Gita recited at Bishop's funeral

US: Verses from Gita recited at Bishop's funeral

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

Noted Hindu Chaplain Rajan Zed recited Gayatri Mantra and other verses ending with Om Shanti at the funeral service of Head Bishop of International Community of Christ Douglas Eugene Savoy on Wednesday.

Choice is between the past and the future: Obama

Choice is between the past and the future: Obama

Rediff.com27 Jan 2008

Riding on a massive African-American support, Obama routed New York Senator Clinton by 55 to 27 per cent in the state, where more than 50 per cent of the voters were black and four out of five supported him. Among white voters, Obama took only about a quarter of the vote, with Clinton and former Senator John Edwards roughly splitting the remainder

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Inside the governors' reception hosted by Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna -- a first in more than 15 years.

US Senate opens with Hindu prayer

US Senate opens with Hindu prayer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

History is created as the US Senate opened with a Hindu prayer by Rajan Zed. The Senator who organised the prayer received hundreds of letters and e-mails of protest.

Ashanti, Larter add zing to Extinction

Ashanti, Larter add zing to Extinction

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

A galaxy of stars descended in the city of Las Vegas, Nevada for the world premiere of Resident Evil: Extinction.

Hindu priest awaits date with US Senate

Hindu priest awaits date with US Senate

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

However, Zed does not reveal who facilitated the event and why he was selected when there are several Hindu priests in and around Washington, DC, itself.

Without Trump, the world stage will be poorer

Without Trump, the world stage will be poorer

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Trump was good for world peace. He didn't start a war anywhere, which is not something that can be said for most of his predecessors, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US: Interfaith panel to push for Gandhi monument

US: Interfaith panel to push for Gandhi monument

Rediff.com15 Sep 2007

Announcing the formation of the committee, conveners Reverend Gene Savoy Jr and Rajan Zed said their aim is to commemorate the philosophy of non-violence and peace.

Intel shows off wearable gadgets as chipmaker expands beyond PCs

Intel shows off wearable gadgets as chipmaker expands beyond PCs

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The chipmaker also promised to hire more women

'Terrorism is older than Islam'

'Terrorism is older than Islam'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

'Terrorism itself is as old as the human species; it goes back at least as far as the biblical story of Cain and Abel. Terrorism is much older than Islam, or Christianity.'

The senate prayer explained

The senate prayer explained

Rediff.com13 Jul 2007

The purpose of the opening prayer is to seek God on behalf of, and for the Senators. It must be given exclusively and entirely in the English language. Recommended time for the prayer: 1 to 1 minutes.

Mayweather stripped of welterweight title he won vs Pacquiao

Mayweather stripped of welterweight title he won vs Pacquiao

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been stripped of the welterweight world title he won after beating Filipino Manny Pacquiao this year for failing to comply with rules, the World Boxing Organization said on Monday.

Perseid meteor shower illuminates the night skies around the world

Perseid meteor shower illuminates the night skies around the world

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Stunning photographs have captured the Perseid meteor shower that has delighted stargazers across the world.

PHOTOS: World bursts into celebrations at the stroke of midnight

PHOTOS: World bursts into celebrations at the stroke of midnight

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

Here's a glimpse of how the world welcomed 2016.

Kerry wins close race in Wisconsin

Kerry wins close race in Wisconsin

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

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'!