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Team India Arrives In New York

Team India Arrives In New York

Rediff.com27 May 2024

The Board of Control for Cricket in India shared a clip of the players boarding the team bus on their arrival in New York City.

19 US states sue Trump admin over new fee on H-1B visas

19 US states sue Trump admin over new fee on H-1B visas

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Nineteen United States states have sued the Trump administration over its 'unlawful' decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa petitions, warning that the move will worsen labour shortages in key sectors such as health care, education and technology.

'I was captured': Maduro pleads not guilty in first US court appearance

'I was captured': Maduro pleads not guilty in first US court appearance

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Maduro raised questions over the legality of his arrest during his first appearance before a US federal court in New York, claiming he was detained at his residence in Caracas, Venezuela, CNN reported.

New York Labor Day Parade Was A Spectacle!

New York Labor Day Parade Was A Spectacle!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Thousands of workers of every description -- from journalists to steel workers, from painters to New York cops, from auto to engineering workers -- marched for two hours down 5th Avenue one of Manhattan's most iconic thoroughfares, reports Jyoti Punwani.

Not drugs or democracy, but...: Kamala, Mamdani slam Trump over Venezuela

Not drugs or democracy, but...: Kamala, Mamdani slam Trump over Venezuela

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has voiced his opposition to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicols Maduro by the US military, calling it an 'act of war' and a violation of international law. Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi also criticized the action, citing lack of congressional authorization.

New York here I come! Erigaisi receives US visa

New York here I come! Erigaisi receives US visa

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Arjun Erigaisi breathed a sigh of relief after receiving his US visa to compete in the upcoming World Rapid and Blitz Championships in New York

Josh Hoey shatters 28-year-old 800m indoor world record

Josh Hoey shatters 28-year-old 800m indoor world record

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

American Josh Hoey stormed to a new men's 800m short track world record in Boston.

What Sushma Seth, 89, Is Doing These Days

What Sushma Seth, 89, Is Doing These Days

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

'Despite acting in some 100 films and television plays, people still remember the daadi of Hum Log.'

ED slaps Rs 184-cr FEMA penalty on NewsClick, Purkayastha

ED slaps Rs 184-cr FEMA penalty on NewsClick, Purkayastha

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has imposed a Rs 184-crore penalty on NewsClick and its founder, Prabir Purkayastha, for alleged FEMA violations related to foreign funding and misrepresentation of business activities.

Iran set to hang first protester as Trump promises 'help'

Iran set to hang first protester as Trump promises 'help'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Iran is set to witness more brutality as the administration has decided to execute its first protester on Wednesday amid mass arrests of anti-regime protesters, New York Post reported, citing human rights groups.

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Hormuz Crisis Threatens Global Economy

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

When missiles fly in this region, they are never just aimed at military targets.

Iran Plays Hardball With India's Hormuz Requests

Iran Plays Hardball With India's Hormuz Requests

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

'I suspect that Bangladesh being given permission stuck in India's official craw, and this story was an attempt to balance the scales by giving the impression that a similar waiver had been given to India as well.'

China, Russia, Iran back Delcy Rodriguez as she takes charge of Venezuela

China, Russia, Iran back Delcy Rodriguez as she takes charge of Venezuela

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Delcy Rodriguez has officially taken office as Venezuela's acting president, just hours after Nicolas Maduro was captured by the United States, the CNN reported.

New York Ready For THE MATCH

New York Ready For THE MATCH

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

The India-Pakistan T20 World Cup match is electrifying New York!

7 Recipes By Star Chef Vikas Khanna

7 Recipes By Star Chef Vikas Khanna

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Chef Vikas Khanna has been shortlisted for the James Beard Awards 2026, placing him among the most revered names in the global culinary world.

Venezuela issues Maduro-signed order to arrest US backers

Venezuela issues Maduro-signed order to arrest US backers

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The Venezuelan government on Monday published a decree declaring a State of External Commotion, granting sweeping powers to the presidency and instructing security forces to detain 'any person involved in the promotion or support' of a United States attack against the South American country, CNN reported.

Ink it, Carlitos! AO champ Alcaraz reveals tattoo plan

Ink it, Carlitos! AO champ Alcaraz reveals tattoo plan

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Fresh off Australian Open glory, Carlos Alcaraz plans a kangaroo tattoo after becoming the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.

Trump to meet 'communist' Mamdani at White House on Friday

Trump to meet 'communist' Mamdani at White House on Friday

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Trump has been critical of Mamdani's policies and had warned on the eve of the November 4 election that Mamdani's win will be a "complete and total economic and social disaster" for New York City.

Met Epstein a few times: Hardeep Puri reacts to Rahul's charges

Met Epstein a few times: Hardeep Puri reacts to Rahul's charges

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Puri's clarification came after Gandhi claimed that the Union minister's name has also figured in 'Epstein Files' released in the US.

Has US Repeated Its Iraq Mistake?

Has US Repeated Its Iraq Mistake?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Israel and the United States had a plan. Iran punched back. And now the Gulf is reeling, the world is beginning to feel the pain and, as on date, no one in Washington or Tel Aviv appears willing to admit that the punch has landed, notes Prem Panicker, continuing his must-read blog on the war in the Middle East.

'Better to focus on...': India to Mamdani on Umar Khalid note

'Better to focus on...': India to Mamdani on Umar Khalid note

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

India has expressed its disapproval of New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani writing a note to jailed activist Umar Khalid, emphasizing the importance of respecting the independence of the judiciary in other democracies.

Single On Valentine's Day? Must Watch These Films

Single On Valentine's Day? Must Watch These Films

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 must-watch movies about singles and the consciously uncoupled.

LA Olympics chief Wasserman denies Epstein ties

LA Olympics chief Wasserman denies Epstein ties

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Casey Wasserman has apologised for emails with convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell Games and denied any relationship with late financier sex offender Jeffrey Epstein

Blow for USA Cricket! Aaron Jones suspended for alleged match fixing

Blow for USA Cricket! Aaron Jones suspended for alleged match fixing

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

USA batter Aaron Jones has been provisionally suspended for alleged fixing during the BIM10 league in Barbados in 2023-2024.

'This is how...': Tharoor lauds Trump-Mamdani meet; BJP reacts

'This is how...': Tharoor lauds Trump-Mamdani meet; BJP reacts

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor praised the cordial meeting between Donald Trump and Zohran Mamdani, while the BJP hopes Rahul Gandhi learns from it.

Will work with anyone to...: Mamdani before Trump meet

Will work with anyone to...: Mamdani before Trump meet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

Mamdani will meet Trump in the White House on Friday, the first meeting between the two and also since his victory in the New York City Mayoral election on November 4.

PIX: Yoga at New York's Times Square

PIX: Yoga at New York's Times Square

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Thousands of Yoga enthusiasts and practitioners assembled at the iconic Times Square in New York for day-long sessions of the ancient Indian practice on the eve of the commemoration of the International Day of Yoga.

'Communist' coming to White House: Trump official ahead of Mamdani meet

'Communist' coming to White House: Trump official ahead of Mamdani meet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will meet with President Trump at the White House, marking their first meeting since Mamdani's election victory. The meeting highlights Trump's willingness to engage with diverse political figures, even those with differing ideologies.

India will buy oil from Venezuela, not Iran: Trump

India will buy oil from Venezuela, not Iran: Trump

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The Indian government has not yet responded to Trump's comments yet.

Over 3,800 Indians deported from US in 2025, govt tells RS

Over 3,800 Indians deported from US in 2025, govt tells RS

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Indian government informed the Rajya Sabha that over 3,800 Indian nationals were deported from the US in 2025. The government is working with US authorities to ensure humane treatment during deportation operations and is taking action against illegal recruitment agents facilitating illegal immigration.

US Justice dept restores Trump's removed photo to Epstein files

US Justice dept restores Trump's removed photo to Epstein files

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

At least 16 files released in the batch of Jeffrey Epstein documents appeared to have been removed from the website, as of Sunday morning (local time).

Mamdani hates Indians, plans to arrest Netanyahu: Trump Jr

Mamdani hates Indians, plans to arrest Netanyahu: Trump Jr

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

Mamdani has repeatedly said that he would honour the ICC warrant and arrest Netanyahu at the airport itself, if he ever visits the city.

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

10 Must Watch Movies From Around The World

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Aseem Chhabra lists his top 10 films from this year's Sundance festival, a blend of narratives and documentaries made in the US and other parts of the world.

'Whatever the hell his name is': Trump mocks Mamdani

'Whatever the hell his name is': Trump mocks Mamdani

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Trump, who had earlier warned that Mamdani's victory would bring a "complete and total economic and social disaster" to New York City, accused Democrats of installing a communist in the largest US city.

'I think of your words': Zohran Mamdani writes to Umar Khalid

'I think of your words': Zohran Mamdani writes to Umar Khalid

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

US lawmakers have written to the Indian Ambassador to the US, expressing concern over the prolonged detention of activist Umar Khalid and urging a fair trial in accordance with international law.

Trump posts pic of himself as 'Acting President of Venezuela'

Trump posts pic of himself as 'Acting President of Venezuela'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Donald Trump posted a photo on Truth Social listing himself as 'Acting President of Venezuela,' along with his US presidential designations. This follows recent US actions against Venezuela and claims regarding control over Venezuelan oil revenue.

The US Is Turning The World Topsy-Turvy

The US Is Turning The World Topsy-Turvy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

A bewildered world is at a loss to find bilateral and multilateral measures to stop President Trump from pursuing his vision of a world unabashedly dominated by the United States, points out T P Sreenivasan.

Trump Praises 'Great Mayor' Mamdani

Trump Praises 'Great Mayor' Mamdani

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

'I met with a man who really wants to see New York be great again. I think he can bring it back. I think he wants to make it greater than ever before, and if he can, we'll be out there cheering. I'll be cheering for him.'

Zohran Mamdani scripts history, becomes NYC's 1st Muslim mayor

Zohran Mamdani scripts history, becomes NYC's 1st Muslim mayor

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Zohran Mamdani has been elected as the Mayor of New York City, becoming the first South Asian and Muslim to hold the position. He defeated Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa and former New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo.

'Mamdani's win NYC's answer to right-wing movements'

'Mamdani's win NYC's answer to right-wing movements'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

'We should not look at him as a representative of the Indian community, especially now that he is the mayor of New York. What is important is the value he upholds, which are general values that liberals across the world would believe in'