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Modi bonds with Nieto over bean tacos

Modi bonds with Nieto over bean tacos

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The dinner was part of the working visit of Prime Minister Modi which was originally scheduled to be held at the Mexican President's official residence.

Suhr sets world record in indoor pole vault

Suhr sets world record in indoor pole vault

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

Olympic champion Jenn Suhr lit up the US indoor athletics championships on Saturday by leaping 5.02 metres to set a new women's pole vault world record.

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

IN PIX:  Reaching new heights of daredevilry

IN PIX: Reaching new heights of daredevilry

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

we take a look at the other incredible jumps 'Fearless Felix' has made.

Troubled boxing champion Tapia dies at age 45

Troubled boxing champion Tapia dies at age 45

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Five-time world boxing champion Johnny Tapia was found dead in his Albuquerque, New Mexico, home at the age of 45.

A real modern city without people!

A real modern city without people!

Rediff.com15 May 2012

This will be a high tech city comprised of urban, suburban and rural environments and a mix of new and aging infrastructure.

US: Indian doctor faces life term for fraud

US: Indian doctor faces life term for fraud

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

A 61-year-old Indian physician has been arrested on health care fraud charges and faces life imprisonment for illegally distributing opioid pain medication that resulted in the deaths of two patients in the US.

Russian whistleblower Stepanova makes slow return

Russian whistleblower Stepanova makes slow return

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

Russian whistleblower Yulia Stepanova made a sluggish return to international indoor athletics, finishing last in an 800 metres at the Boston Indoor Grand Prix on Saturday.

Do people in poor nations have lower IQs?

Do people in poor nations have lower IQs?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

People in poor and developing countries, where diseases are rife, may have lower IQ levels because they have evolved to develop stronger immune systems rather than intelligence, a controversial study has claimed.

Meet the first Indian origin NBA player

Meet the first Indian origin NBA player

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

Canadian Basketball professional Sim Bhullar is reportedly set to become the first player of Indian origin to play in the National Basketball Association.

'Historic moment for Indian Americans'

'Historic moment for Indian Americans'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

Describing it as a historic moment for the Indian American community, Rakesh Mangal, former president of the Indian American Doctors' Association, Houston, said Trump attending the "Howdy Modi" event says how important India is to the entire world, especially to the US.

Trump asks all Americans to wear masks as US COVID-19 toll soars

Trump asks all Americans to wear masks as US COVID-19 toll soars

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

In just one day, more than 1,550 Americans lost their lives, taking the fatalities to over 7,380. Overall, the US on Friday in a single day added more than 33,000 new COVID-19 cases, taking the total to 276,500, the highest for any country in the world.

5 NRI kids among '08 US Presidential Scholars

5 NRI kids among '08 US Presidential Scholars

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

The selected students, picked for outstanding academic achievement, artistic excellence, leadership, citizenship and service to their schools and communities, will be honoured in a ceremony in Washington, DC, later this month.

Alzheimer victims may thank Kiran Bhaskar soon

Alzheimer victims may thank Kiran Bhaskar soon

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Rediff.com Senior Contributor P Rajendran reports from New York on how the Indian-American researcher's pioneering work may wipe out the visible effect of Alzheimer's disease.

World's top 10 stargazing spots

World's top 10 stargazing spots

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

From Costa Rica to Sweden, destinations where the night sky is a major attraction.

Richardson, Obama's commerce nominee withdraws

Richardson, Obama's commerce nominee withdraws

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Bill Richardson who was picked up by the US President-elect, Barack Obama, as his commerce secretary said he is withdrawing because of the unanswered questions about a federal grand jury investigation in New Mexico State, of which he is the Governor.

Christian Bale goes ballistic

Christian Bale goes ballistic

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Anger-management is a term that Batman star The actor recently went berserk on the sets of new film Terminator Salvation after being interrupted in a scene.

Indian woman in US separated from differently-abled 5-yr-old son: Report

Indian woman in US separated from differently-abled 5-yr-old son: Report

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

"Her son is not doing well," said her attorney Alinka Robinson, as a telephonic translator relayed the proceedings to Patel in her native tongue of Gujarati, the daily said in its report from Arizona.

British scientists working on nuclear warhead

British scientists working on nuclear warhead

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

British scientists are secretly working on the design of a revamped nuclear warhead at the Atomic Weapons Establishment at Aldermaston in Berkshire.

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule from going into effect.

Bully boss? Start looking for a new job

Bully boss? Start looking for a new job

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

Newsweek quotes the author of the study Pamela Lutgen-Sandvik of the New Mexico University as identifying bullying as a "persistent intimidating, malicious, insulting and exclusionary behaviour". In a paper published in the Journal of Management Studies, Lutgen-Sandvik says not only victims but observers were more likely to report feeling stressed and dissatisfied with their jobs.

The art of seduction: Poke fun at yourself!

The art of seduction: Poke fun at yourself!

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

When it comes to seducing a woman, research indicates that nothing works better than a man with a self-deprecating sense of humour.

Trump declares national emergency to build border wall

Trump declares national emergency to build border wall

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

Trump's move followed a rare show of bipartisanship on Thursday when legislators voted to fund large swaths of the government and avoid a repeat of the recent five-week government shutdown.

Eriksson takes over as Mexico coach

Eriksson takes over as Mexico coach

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Former England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson was named as the new Mexico coach on Tuesday the day after leaving Premier League club Manchester City. Eriksson parted company with Manchester City after leading them to a respectable ninth place in the English Premier League. The 60-year-old Swede's appointment was approved by the owners of the country's 18 first division clubs, who make up the Mexican federation's national teams committee.

Asteroid that flew past Earth has its own mini moon

Asteroid that flew past Earth has its own mini moon

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

The first radar images of a huge asteroid that safely flew past Earth show that the space rock has its own small moon, NASA scientists say.

N-bill at Senate: 1st killer amendment introduced

N-bill at Senate: 1st killer amendment introduced

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

Bingaman said his amendment was not meant to kill the bill, but to get India to acquiesce to pledges it has made to sign on to the Fissile Material Cutoff Treaty.

Julia Roberts has twins

Julia Roberts has twins

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

Highway named after Yogi Bhajan

Highway named after Yogi Bhajan

Rediff.com12 May 2006

'Don't tip black people': Waitress gets racist message on bill in US

'Don't tip black people': Waitress gets racist message on bill in US

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The message was scrawled at the bottom of the bill at Anita's New Mexico Style Cafe in Ashburn, Virginia.

Soccer 'the most exciting sport'

Soccer 'the most exciting sport'

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

It's official. Football has been the most exciting sport for the last 100 years, but baseball is catching up.

US lab sent N-secrets over e-mail

US lab sent N-secrets over e-mail

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

The revelation about the Los Alamos labs come days after it reported that several disks containing classified nuclear material were 'missing.'

Deadly explosives stolen from US bunker

Deadly explosives stolen from US bunker

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

The missing 400 pounds of explosives includes 150 pounds of the deadly C-4 plastic.

Julia Roberts pregnant with twins

Julia Roberts pregnant with twins

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

Zika epidemic: Donated blood across US to be screened for virus

Zika epidemic: Donated blood across US to be screened for virus

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

The Food and Drug Administration says all those areas are currently in compliance with blood screening, but that expanded testing is now needed.

Phew! Earth has a close shave

Phew! Earth has a close shave

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

An asteriod zipped past the Earth at the close distance ever.

El Chapo's blinged-up kids flaunt their outrageous lifestyle

El Chapo's blinged-up kids flaunt their outrageous lifestyle

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

An insight into the flamboyant, violent lives of El Chapo's children

16 states sue Trump for declaring emergency over border wall

16 states sue Trump for declaring emergency over border wall

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The lawsuit accuses Trump of "an unconstitutional and unlawful scheme".

Indian-descent cager Sim Bhullar makes NBA debut for Sacramento

Indian-descent cager Sim Bhullar makes NBA debut for Sacramento

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Sim Bhullar has become the first player of Indian descent to play in the high-profile National Basketball Association (NBA) league after making his debut for Sacramento Kings.

PHOTOS: Obamas take a long hike at Yosemite National Park

PHOTOS: Obamas take a long hike at Yosemite National Park

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

The family vacation comes a week after the oldest daughter, Malia, graduated from the private Sidwell Friends School at an outdoor ceremony that the family attended.