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'US is India's friend, ally in fighting terrorism'

'US is India's friend, ally in fighting terrorism'

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Congressman Steny Hoyer, the majority leader of the US House of Representatives, defended against hypocrisy charges in US' foreign policies, and claimed to be India's friend and ally.

Bomb scare at Newark airport terminal

Bomb scare at Newark airport terminal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2010

A terminal of the busy Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey was temporarily closed on Monday following a bomb scare, while police was investigating a suspicious package reported by one of the passengers.

Norms: US drug regulator warns Sun Pharma

Norms: US drug regulator warns Sun Pharma

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

The United States Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning letter to it for manufacturing practice violations at its Cranbury facility in New Jersey.

Indian-American firm to pay $15 mn to resolve fraud claims

Indian-American firm to pay $15 mn to resolve fraud claims

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

an Indian-American physician, will pay $15 million to the federal government for falsely billing for health tests that were never performed.

US: Bird-hit Air India plane with 313 on-board lands safely

US: Bird-hit Air India plane with 313 on-board lands safely

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

An Air India Boeing 777 flight carrying 313 people on board returned to Newark airport in New Jersey, US, soon after take off following a bird hit that damaged its left engine.

Hindu organisations reach out to all Americans

Hindu organisations reach out to all Americans

Rediff.com2 Dec 2010

For over 25 years, Hindu organisations including temples across the United States have been offering free medical clinics several times a year, serving thousands of vegetarian meals once or twice a year and conducting a number of services helping all Americans. But in the last year or so, many have realised that such efforts have to be increased and made more visible so that other Indian organizations will come forward to do service, muses New Jersey-based Ved Chaudhary.

Romantic proposals: 'I rented a whole theatre!'

Romantic proposals: 'I rented a whole theatre!'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

We asked readers to send in their marriage proposal stories -- here is the next set of responses!

A 'Balle Mataram' for Team India

A 'Balle Mataram' for Team India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Nishant Kollu a resident of New Jersey has produced an anthem -- 'Balle Mataram' --dedicated to the Indian cricket team.

Why there is pressure on Liverpool to deliver trophies

Why there is pressure on Liverpool to deliver trophies

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

Liverpool will feel the weight of increased expectation to deliver silverware this season after making encouraging forays into the transfer market, manager Juergen Klopp said.

10 Russian 'spies' held in US

10 Russian 'spies' held in US

Rediff.com29 Jun 2010

The arrests were made on Sunday and Monday in Boston, New York, New Jersey and Virginia, the Department of Justice announced today alleging that the group dubbed the 'Illegals' was tasked by the Russian intelligence agency SVR to enter the US, assume false identities and carry out espionage activities.

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Amidst a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year.

Peak US death rate likely to hit in 2 weeks: Trump

Peak US death rate likely to hit in 2 weeks: Trump

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

The number of people infected with COVID-19 in teh US climbed to over 140,000 and the death toll reached 2,475.

Church shooting: Indian American convicted

Church shooting: Indian American convicted

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Twenty-nine-year-old Joseph Pallipurath faces mandatory life term in prison without parole. It could even go up to three mandatory life sentences without parole, when Paterson Superior Court Judge Salem Ahto sentences him on May 27.

Court witnesses strength of faith in murder trial

Court witnesses strength of faith in murder trial

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Joseph Mathai Pallipurath looks around quite a bit during the murder trial going on in a court room in Patterson, New Jersey. He looks stoically at the exhibits displayed for the jury. Occasionally, he looks at the ceiling and smiles, and turns to the jurors for a second or two.

60,000 NRIs back home! Indian firms lure talent away from US

60,000 NRIs back home! Indian firms lure talent away from US

Rediff.com3 Sep 2010

This year, for the first time, NRIs returning from the US are expected to outnumber those coming to this country from India.

Fifty US cops to bicycle in India for Unity Tour

Fifty US cops to bicycle in India for Unity Tour

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

For the first time ever, police officers from United States, who have been a part of the annual Policy Unity Tour, will bicycle with their counterparts in India. The theme of the march: We ride for those who died.

Indian American named head of Rutgers B-school

Indian American named head of Rutgers B-school

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Jaishankar Ganesh will serve as the fourth dean of the Rutgers-Camden business school from August 1, the State University of New Jersey said.

PM assures Kashmiri Pandits of new Kashmir in Houston

PM assures Kashmiri Pandits of new Kashmir in Houston

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

"Kashmir mein naee hava bah rahee hai (New winds are blowing in Kashmir) and we will all build a new Kashmir together that will be for everyone," he told the delegation.

Man City express interest in Donovan

Man City express interest in Donovan

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Manchester City is interested in signing US midfielder Landon Donovan, manager Roberto Mancini said Wednesday.

PIX: Touring with Katrina, KJo and Alia

PIX: Touring with Katrina, KJo and Alia

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

A look back at the Dream Team tour 2016!

'India is full of beautiful, talented young women'

'India is full of beautiful, talented young women'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

"I didn't expect to win," she said, adding, "India is full of beautiful, talented young women and in New Jersey the best from each state was represented. I am Kashmiri and Punjabi and have been raised in Dallas my whole life."

US: Indian scientist attacked by 3 teens, dies

US: Indian scientist attacked by 3 teens, dies

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

An Indian computer scientist, who was brutally attacked by three juveniles three days ago while taking a walk with his family in a New Jersey suburb, succumbed to his injuries on Monday, said the police. The three 17-year-old assailants, whose names have been withheld because of their age, have been arrested and charged with homicide.Divyendu Sinha, 49, an IIT Kharagpur alumnus who was working as a consultant with Siemens, sustained injuries.

Obama appoints ex-DD newsman to Commerce Dept

Obama appoints ex-DD newsman to Commerce Dept

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

The Obama Administration has appointed Secunderabad-born Suresh Kumar, currently president and managing partner of KaiZen Innovation, LLC, a management advisory firm that specializes in installing global marketing processes and programs, based in Princeton, New Jersey, as Assistant Secretary of Commerce and Director General of the United States and Foreign Commercial Service.Kumar said that he was a sports commentator and anchor for Doordarshan.

'There is no such thing as apolitical'

'There is no such thing as apolitical'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Balmurli Natrajan, anthropology professor at the William Paterson University in New Jersey, is one of the most visible campus activists in the country. He is involved with the South Asia Solidarity Initiative, which impacts public discourse in the United States.

Indian awaits Senate nod to join US administration

Indian awaits Senate nod to join US administration

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Suresh Kumar's nomination by United States President Barack Obama, to be assistant secretary of commerce and director general of the United States and Foreign Commerce Service, sailed through two key US Senate Committees last week.Now the full Senate has to vote on his nomination, and sources said he could be in place in his job at Commerce by late February or early March.

Indian-American arrested for NJ student's suicide

Indian-American arrested for NJ student's suicide

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

The arrest of Dharun Ravi, 18, of Plainsboro, New Jersey, after the suicide of his roommate at Rutgers University in NJ has shocked the Indian community. Tyler Clementi, 18, of Ridgewood, a freshman at Rutgers, appears to have killed himself by jumping off the George Washington Bridge last week. Ravi and another student, Molly Wei, 18, of Princeton University, NJ, have been charged with two counts each of invasion of privacy for secretly placing a camera in the dormitory room

Former Infosys employee files new lawsuit seeking damages

Former Infosys employee files new lawsuit seeking damages

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Palmer had previously tried to take Infosys to court, but his earlier case was dismissed .

'Indians on home buying spree in the US'

'Indians on home buying spree in the US'

Rediff.com26 May 2010

The housing market crisis sent Indian Americans on a buying spree across the country, with the exception of New York City. Even as the economy starts to stabilise, Indians still continue to buy property.

NY Kali mandir fetes former Indian army chief

NY Kali mandir fetes former Indian army chief

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

General Shankar Roy Choudhury, former chief of the Indian army, was feted by the New York Kali Mandir as it celebrated the fifth anniversary of its founding last month.

Three Pakistanis arrested in NY bomb related raids

Three Pakistanis arrested in NY bomb related raids

Rediff.com14 May 2010

Three Pakistanis were arrested on Thursday in the US after authorities conducted raids on new locations in the Northeast in connection with the failed Times Square car bombing, federal investigators have said. The searches were carried out in Long Island, the Boston suburbs and New Jersey.

Cognizant acquires US consultancy firm

Cognizant acquires US consultancy firm

Rediff.com8 Sep 2009

Nasdaq-listed IT company Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Pepperweed Advisors, the IT consulting services division of US-based Pepperweed Consulting, for an undisclosed sum.

Will divorce give Woods more on-course freedom?

Will divorce give Woods more on-course freedom?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

With his divorce finally behind him, Tiger Woods will compete in his first tournament in six years as a single man at this week's Barclays Classic in Paramus, New Jersey amid much speculation over his form.

A little more water in the ocean

A little more water in the ocean

Rediff.com9 Dec 2010

Pankhuri Jha, who has just started tenth grade at Hightstown, New Jersey, writes about her journey this year to India and her experience of working with street children in Delhi.

Cognizant to focus on Asia, Latin America

Cognizant to focus on Asia, Latin America

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

Francisco D' Souza, president and chief executive of Cognizant Technology Solutions (earlier called Dun and Bradstreet Satyam Software), believes Asia and Latin America would be the nearly $3-billion New Jersey-based offshore IT service major's focus areas of growth.

Indian-American among Intel's brightest youths

Indian-American among Intel's brightest youths

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Akhil Mathew, an 18-year-old resident of Madison, New Jersey, on Tuesday night won the third place in the Intel Science Talent Search, America's oldest and most prestigious pre-college science competition honouring the next generation of American innovators.

Indian-American stands 3rd in int'l talent search

Indian-American stands 3rd in int'l talent search

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Akhil Mathew, an 18-year-old resident of Madison, New Jersey, Tuesday night won the third place in the Intel Science Talent Search

Trump's Taj goes bust

Trump's Taj goes bust

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The casino, the last of the Atlantic City casinos bearing Donald Trump's name, will close in September.

In NY, 1 person dies every 2.5 minute from COVID-19

In NY, 1 person dies every 2.5 minute from COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

New York State, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic in the United States, continued to record the highest count of daily deaths from COVID-19 as a staggering number of 630 people died in a 24-hour period.

Politicians responsible for Pak problems:Musharraf

Politicians responsible for Pak problems:Musharraf

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

The former general blamed Pakistan's current leadership for the chaos. "Pakistan possesses extraordinary capabilities and the present leadership is responsible for country's current situation," Musharraf said.

No plans to open stores in India now: Toys'R'Us

No plans to open stores in India now: Toys'R'Us

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Toys'R'Us is the world's leading dedicated toy and juvenile products retailer that currently sells merchandise in more than 1,560 stores under various brands in the US and more than 510 international stores and 200 licensed stores in 33 countries, according to the company's website.