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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.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

Indian-origin student charged in roomate's suicide

Indian-origin student charged in roomate's suicide

Rediff.com21 Apr 2011

An Indian-origin student has been indicted on charges of bias and invasion of privacy for secretly filming and posting online a sexual encounter between his male roommate and another man at Rutgers University in the United States last year that led his roommate to commit suicide.

Don't miss: Useful tips to crack the TOEFL

Don't miss: Useful tips to crack the TOEFL

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

New Delhi born Ajay Kumar writes about how his life changed post writing the TOEFL exam. Today, he is employed with ETS, the creator of the TOEFL test and helps students prepare for the exam. Read on.

In PHOTOS: First gay marriages in New York

In PHOTOS: First gay marriages in New York

Rediff.com25 Jul 2011

From Manhattan to Niagara Falls, hundreds of gay couples got married across New York on Sunday, one month after it was legalised in the state.

Dinesh Verma dean of new school at Stevens

Dinesh Verma dean of new school at Stevens

Rediff.com3 May 2007

Dr Dinesh Verma was appointed dean of the recently launched School of Systems and Enterprises at New Jersey's Stevens Institute of Technology.

US: Resolution on Kashmiri Pandits introduced

US: Resolution on Kashmiri Pandits introduced

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

An eminent American lawmaker has introduced a resolution in the United States House of Representatives condemning the 'extremist violence, lack of religious freedom, and human rights violations committed against Kashmiri Pandits for more than two decades now.'

This Neymar picture started all the rumours

This Neymar picture started all the rumours

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde, who will lead the club for the first time in Saturday's pre-season match against Juventus, has dismissed speculation linking Neymar with a move to Paris Saint-Germain.

'The resilience of the Indian people is unparalleled'

'The resilience of the Indian people is unparalleled'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

As part of an ongoing series, we bring you stories of young Indian Americans who came looking for the Real India and found their real selves instead. Rucha Desai recounts his trip to India.

9/11: Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names

9/11: Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Silence replaced the laughter at Rajesh Mirpuri's home when 9/11 took him a week before his birthday, finds George Joseph

9/11: Memories of another day

9/11: Memories of another day

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Saisuresh Sivaswamy, who was in New York on 9/11, relives the day that changed America and the world.

WTC memorial: Remembering what is lost forever

WTC memorial: Remembering what is lost forever

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

George Joseph speaks to families of Indian Americans who lost their lives on September 11, 2001, terror attack on New York's World Trade Centre.

IMF chief arrested for sexually assaulting maid

IMF chief arrested for sexually assaulting maid

Rediff.com15 May 2011

International Monetary Fund chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn, widely expected to run for the French Presidency next year, has been arrested in New York over an alleged sex attack on a hotel maid. Strauss-Kahn, 62, managing director of the Washington-based IMF since 2007, was taken off an Air France plane's first-class cabin at the John F Kennedy International Airport and apprehended by detectives. "He is being arrested for a criminal sex act, attempted rape," they said.

US records over 2,000 coronavirus deaths in a day

US records over 2,000 coronavirus deaths in a day

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

The number of infections in America has crossed 500,000, the highest in the world

Merck arm sues Sun over cancer drug

Merck arm sues Sun over cancer drug

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Merck arm sues Sun over cancer drugSchering Corporation, part of multinational pharma company Merck & Co, and London-based Cancer Research Technology Ltd have sued Sun Pharmaceutical for allegedly infringing patent rights on the world's largest selling brain cancer drug, Temodar.

Copa America to use Hawk-Eye for goal-line technology

Copa America to use Hawk-Eye for goal-line technology

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Hawk-Eye technology will be used to decide whether the ball has crossed the goal-line at next month's Copa America Centenario in the United States, the tournament's organising committee said on Wednesday.

Unusual monsoon pics: Colours on the sidewalk

Unusual monsoon pics: Colours on the sidewalk

Rediff.com3 Aug 2011

We invited readers to send in their interesting monsoon snapshots. Here is the next set of responses -- and you can share yours too!

'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.

Manchester Utd too good for MLS All Stars

Manchester Utd too good for MLS All Stars

Rediff.com28 Jul 2011

Manchester United turned in an impressive showing as they beat MLS All Stars 4-0 at the at Red Bull Arena in New Jersey, which drew a sellout crowd of 26,760, on Wednesday.

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.

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.

PHOTOS: Dhoni-Srinivasan reunite as CSK gear up for IPL

PHOTOS: Dhoni-Srinivasan reunite as CSK gear up for IPL

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni and N Srinivasan were seen having an interaction at the Chepauk during the second day of Chennai Super Kings' training session.

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.

Daredevils Zaheer, Yuvraj eye IPL 8 for India comeback

Daredevils Zaheer, Yuvraj eye IPL 8 for India comeback

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Out of favour because of poor form and injury, Zaheer Khan and Yuvraj Singh are hoping for a good showing with Delhi Daredevils this IPL season to return to the Indian team.

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!

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.

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.

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Geneticist Raj Barathur passes into the ages

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Raj Barathur -- Indian American entrepreneur, geneticist, professor and biopharmaceutical industry leader -- stayed the course even when diagnosed with lung cancer

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.

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.

New York epicenter of Coronavirus crisis in US; cases cross 5,000

New York epicenter of Coronavirus crisis in US; cases cross 5,000

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has said that the metropolitan city is the 'epicenter' of the coronavirus crisis in the United States, as government officials announced some of the most stringent measures to slow the spread of the pandemic that has claimed over 200 lives in the country.

Trump wants death for NY attacker, terror charges slapped

Trump wants death for NY attacker, terror charges slapped

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

Saipov was charged with providing material support to the Islamic State group and violence and destruction of motor vehicles.

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.

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.

Trump to appoint 'Mad Dog' as new defence secretary

Trump to appoint 'Mad Dog' as new defence secretary

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Mattis attracted controversy in 2005 when he said 'it's fun to shoot some people'.

'White House has heard us'

'White House has heard us'

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'They are starting to move more quickly and we would just like to continue to see bold action being taken.'

'Kushner's kin woo investors in China, offer green card in return'

'Kushner's kin woo investors in China, offer green card in return'

Rediff.com7 May 2017

At the event, about 100 people were told they could become US residents under a 'EB-5' visa programme if they put $500,000 (Rs 3.21 crore) into the project.

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.

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.