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Protesters against DOGE target Tesla stores across US

Protesters against DOGE target Tesla stores across US

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Protesters across the United States and Europe have gathered outside Tesla dealerships to express their opposition to billionaire Elon Musk's involvement in the US government, Al Jazeera reported.

DU professor 'advised' to submit text of US varsity talk

DU professor 'advised' to submit text of US varsity talk

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

A faculty member in the Hindi department, Jha has been invited to speak at a seminar, titled "The University Under a Global Authoritarian Turn", as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of the India China Institute at The New School, New York, scheduled from April 23 to May 1.

Diljit Dosanjh Gives Met Gala A Taste Of Punjab

Diljit Dosanjh Gives Met Gala A Taste Of Punjab

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Diljit Dosanjh walked the iconic stairs of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, blending Punjabi royalty with a modern vision, on May 5.

'Ancient Mantras In A Global Bed Of Music'

'Ancient Mantras In A Global Bed Of Music'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'It was great to have the Indian roots reflected in full force.'

In Which City Is the Most English Spoken? Or French?

In Which City Is the Most English Spoken? Or French?

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Obviously the most amount of English is spoken in London or New York. And Paris has the largest number of French speakers, and Madrid or Barcelona, Spanish speakers. How wrong you are...!

Big moment as street in New York co-named after Ganesh temple

Big moment as street in New York co-named after Ganesh temple

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Established in 1977, The Hindu Temple Society of North America Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapati Devasthanam, popularly known as the Ganesh temple, is regarded as the first and oldest Hindu temple in North America.

US JOINS ISRAELI WAR AGAINST IRAN, STRIKES 3 NUCLEAR SITES

US JOINS ISRAELI WAR AGAINST IRAN, STRIKES 3 NUCLEAR SITES

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said that the United States has launched an attack on three Nuclear sites in Iran.

New York court pauses Cairn tax suit

New York court pauses Cairn tax suit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

A New York court has paused Cairn Energy's pursuit of US assets of Air India for the recovery of $1.2 billion arbitral award, so as to allow the British firm to reach a settlement with the Indian government on the long drawn dispute. The New York district court delayed the tax suit to November 18, according to court documents reviewed by PTI. This follows Cairn Energy and Air India jointly asking the court to stay further proceedings in view of the fresh government enacting a fresh law to scrap retrospective taxation in the country.

Why Is SEBI Probing A Trading Giant?

Why Is SEBI Probing A Trading Giant?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Sebi's probe against Jane Street is part of its efforts to mitigate losses for individual derivative traders.

Mira Nair's son wins election to New York State assembly

Mira Nair's son wins election to New York State assembly

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'It's official: we won. I'm going to Albany to fight to tax the rich, heal the sick, house the poor & build a socialist New York. But I can't do it alone. To win socialism, we'll need a mass movement of the multiracial working class as well. So let's build one,' Mamdani tweeted.

From Yoga to Bollywood, T20 is America's next obsession

From Yoga to Bollywood, T20 is America's next obsession

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Indian-American businessman Sanjay Govil is convinced Twenty20 cricket can be the next big cultural import into the United States, following a trail blazed by yoga and Bollywood-style weddings.

India Shines At New York Fashion Week

India Shines At New York Fashion Week

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

A thought-provoking, sustainable collection by students of INIFD and the London School of Trends.

Can record-chasing Alcaraz stop Sinner in his stride?

Can record-chasing Alcaraz stop Sinner in his stride?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Sinner faces defending champ Alcaraz in hotly anticipated French Open final

Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon hat-trick: Can Sinner stop him?

Alcaraz eyes Wimbledon hat-trick: Can Sinner stop him?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Carlos Alcaraz will aim to reinforce his status as the new all-court monarch of men's tennis with a third successive Wimbledon title

9 children among 19 dead in massive fire at New York building

9 children among 19 dead in massive fire at New York building

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The incident comes days after an apartment fire in Philadelphia killed 12, with eight children among the dead.

Serena, Simone, Sha'Carri Rule Met Gala

Serena, Simone, Sha'Carri Rule Met Gala

Rediff.com6 May 2025

From Grand Slam champions to Olympic gold medalists, some of the world's most iconic athletes brought their signature style to the steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.

3rd attack in US on New Year's Day, mass shooting outside NYC club

3rd attack in US on New Year's Day, mass shooting outside NYC club

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

At least 10 people were injured in a shooting outside a nightclub in Queens on Wednesday night, according to the New York City Police Department, the New York Post reported on Thursday.

When Tharoor was grilled by journalist son on Pakistan's role in Pahalgam

When Tharoor was grilled by journalist son on Pakistan's role in Pahalgam

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

"I'm very glad you raised this, Ishaan. I didn't plant it. I promise you. This guy does this to his dad," Tharoor replied amid laughter from the audience.

The Lady Who Bought Husain Painting For Rs 118 Cr

The Lady Who Bought Husain Painting For Rs 118 Cr

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Meet Kiran Nadar, bridge champion, art collector, do gooder.

Rs 118 cr: MF Husain painting is India's most expensive

Rs 118 cr: MF Husain painting is India's most expensive

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

MF Husain's Untitled (Gram Yatra), a 13-panel masterpiece from the 1950s, has been sold at a Christie's auction in New York for USD 13.8 million, setting a new record for the most expensive work of modern Indian art. The sale nearly doubles the previous record held by Amrita Sher-Gil's "The Story Teller." "Gram Yatra," meaning "village pilgrimage," is considered a cornerstone of Husain's oeuvre, celebrating the diversity of independent India. The painting was acquired by a doctor in Delhi in 1954 and later bequeathed to Oslo University Hospital. The proceeds of the sale will support the training of future doctors at the institution.

Trump pulls NASA nominee Issacman days after Musk's White House exit

Trump pulls NASA nominee Issacman days after Musk's White House exit

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Isaacman's removal comes just days after Elon Musk's official departure from the White House, where the SpaceX CEO was serving in the role of a "special government employee" leading the Department of Government Efficiency.

Bomb threat 'non-credible' but...: American Airlines on Delhi flight

Bomb threat 'non-credible' but...: American Airlines on Delhi flight

Rediff.com24 Feb 2025

However, it said that the Delhi airport protocol required the aircraft to be inspected elsewhere before being cleared to land.

Bill Gates' $200 Bn Plan for Africa

Bill Gates' $200 Bn Plan for Africa

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will scale up its efforts on the African continent, focusing on three key goals over the next 20 years, ending preventable maternal and child deaths, eradicating deadly infectious diseases, and reducing poverty.

Pahalgam: India ramps up efforts for UN listing of LeT front

Pahalgam: India ramps up efforts for UN listing of LeT front

Rediff.com15 May 2025

An Indian delegation met top officials of the United Nations Office of Counter-Terrorism (UNOCT) and Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate here even as New Delhi stepped up efforts to designate The Resistance Front, a Lashkar-e-Tayyaba proxy, as a UN-listed terror outfit for its alleged involvement in the Pahalgam attack.

Trump removes office desk after Musk's son's booger incident

Trump removes office desk after Musk's son's booger incident

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

According to the paper, Trump is known for his extreme germophobia. Trump has spoken openly about his phobia of germs in the past too.

'Very Important Birds Don't Appear In The Flight Path'

'Very Important Birds Don't Appear In The Flight Path'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

'The speed at which an aircraft lands or takes off, even a single object can work as a bullet.'

Chelsea ride on own goal to join Fluminense in Club World Cup semis

Chelsea ride on own goal to join Fluminense in Club World Cup semis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Brazil's Fluminense continued their fairy-tale run at the Club World Cup with a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal on Friday in Orlando, Florida, to book their place in the semi-finals.

Kohli-backed World Bowling League to launch next year

Kohli-backed World Bowling League to launch next year

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

The first edition of the World Bowling League backed by celebrity cricketer Virat Kohli and baseball star Mookie Betts, will roll out with six franchises competing in iconic locations early next year.

Trump administration uses India-Pak ceasefire to justify tariffs

Trump administration uses India-Pak ceasefire to justify tariffs

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Trump has repeatedly claimed that he "helped settle" the tensions between India and Pakistan and that he told the nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours that America would do a "lot of trade" with them if they stopped the conflict.

Sprinter Gout Gout headed to World Championships at 17

Sprinter Gout Gout headed to World Championships at 17

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Teen sprinter Gout Gout has been confirmed on Australia's team for the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo in September.

Kriti Gets The Blues, Alia Celebrates With Ranbir

Kriti Gets The Blues, Alia Celebrates With Ranbir

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

A peek into the lives of film folk from their Instagram feeds.

16 injured in New York subway shooting, hunt on for man in gas mask

16 injured in New York subway shooting, hunt on for man in gas mask

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

The police were seeking a man with a gas mask and an orange construction vest, the official said, reported The New York Times.

If ISI, RAW sit together, we would see...: Bilawal Bhutto

If ISI, RAW sit together, we would see...: Bilawal Bhutto

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Bhutto, who served as the Foreign Minister earlier, addressed a briefing at the UN Headquarters in New York and sought reconciliation with India, making a plea for talks and Intel sharing between the two neighbours.

Kash Patel becomes first Indian-American to lead FBI

Kash Patel becomes first Indian-American to lead FBI

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Dan Scavino, Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff on Thursday said that United States President Donald Trump has officially signed the commission to confirm Kash Patel as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Wimbledon: Osaka overcomes spirited Gibson to advance

Wimbledon: Osaka overcomes spirited Gibson to advance

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Pain free Vondrousova getting old magic back on grass

PIO's progress: Chennai-born appointed provost of MIT

PIO's progress: Chennai-born appointed provost of MIT

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Prof Anantha Chandrakasan has been named Massachusetts Institute of Technology's new provost, the first Indian-American to serve in this leadership role.

Djokovic disagrees with parts of PTPA lawsuit

Djokovic disagrees with parts of PTPA lawsuit

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

'I've never been a fan of division in our sport, but I've always fought for better representation and influence of and positioning of the players globally in our sport, which I think is still not where I think it should be.'

King Khan Rules MET Gala

King Khan Rules MET Gala

Rediff.com6 May 2025

Social media has been abuzz with pictures and videos of Shah Rukh Khan ever since he made his Met Gala debut on Monday, May 5.

$150 Million Insurance Claims Loom After AI 171 Crash

$150 Million Insurance Claims Loom After AI 171 Crash

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

The claims will include three kinds of liabilities: Damage to the aircraft; loss of lives who were aboard the aircraft; including the crew members; and third-party liability because of loss of lives where the aircraft crashed; and cargo liability.

7 Reasons Why Assam Is Awesome

7 Reasons Why Assam Is Awesome

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The New York Times has put Assam on its list of 52 places to visit in 2025. Here's why you should take a trip to this North East paradise!