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Indian American bags top varsity post

Indian American bags top varsity post

Rediff.com26 Aug 2005

Indian American appointed executive-in-residence of top US varsity

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Cyrus Mistry: The Wise Young Owl

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

'Cyrus was always very different. He would think before acting.'

Abu Ghraib: Woman soldier in court

Abu Ghraib: Woman soldier in court

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

US army private Lynndie England who was photographed abusing and humiliating prisoners at Baghdad's Abu Ghraib prison, appeared before a military court Tuesday. \n\n

The world's biggest planes

The world's biggest planes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

A new generation of superjets comes to life.

Defacement of Mahatma Gandhi's statue was a 'disgrace': Trump

Defacement of Mahatma Gandhi's statue was a 'disgrace': Trump

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The statue, which is across the road from the Indian Embassy, was vandalised on the intervening night of June 2 and 3, prompting the Indian embassy to register a complaint with the local law enforcement agencies. The incident happened during the week of nationwide protests against the custodial killing of Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.

Do you suffer from Crohn's disease?

Do you suffer from Crohn's disease?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The chronic inflammatory disease is affecting people globally.

Kerry wins close race in Wisconsin

Kerry wins close race in Wisconsin

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

SAS India to up headcount by 20%

SAS India to up headcount by 20%

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

Keeping pace with its brisk business volume, SAS Institute (India) Private Limited will increase its headcount by 20 per cent, company's chief operating officer and managing director Sudipta K Sen said in Mumbai on Thursday.

US for an MBA, India for a career

US for an MBA, India for a career

Rediff.com15 Sep 2005

Business Week said students favoured long-term opportunities and the chance to be a part of their country's exciting new economy that's driving their decisions to return to India -- not short-term return on investment.

US military welcomes first women infantry Marines

US military welcomes first women infantry Marines

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

They will serve as a rifleman, machine gunner and mortar Marine.

Yash Birla on money, greed, and God

Yash Birla on money, greed, and God

Rediff.com11 Mar 2014

In an exclusive chat with the readers of Rediff.com, on Tuesday, March 11, Yashovardhan Birla, chairman of the Yash Birla Group discusses his deep belief in spirituality and his faith in true love.

World's first wooden car that can go at 384 kmph!

World's first wooden car that can go at 384 kmph!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

Students at North Carolina State University have unveiled a wooden sports car, which can run faster than a Porsche or a Lamborghini, as part of their graduate project. Joe Harmon, head of the project, has revealed that the car has been named 'Splinter'. He says that it can produce 700bhp from its twin supercharged, 4.6 litre V8 engine, almost 300bhp more than a Porsche 911 GT3. The car has a top speed of 240 mph (384 kmph).

Videotaping US buildings? Be careful!

Videotaping US buildings? Be careful!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2004

A Pakistani man arrested for videotaping US buildings in North Carolina was charged with making false statements and possessing fake identification documents.

Isabel kills 15 people in US

Isabel kills 15 people in US

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

REWIND: Best moments from the week gone by

REWIND: Best moments from the week gone by

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Hurricane Florence reaches the Carolinas, America pays tribute to 9/11 victims, Russia's Putin meets China's Xi Jinping and much more...

Engineers: America still No. 1

Engineers: America still No. 1

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

The Duke University in North Carolina has carried out a study that counters conventional wisdom with regard to the reported decline in America's competitiveness vis-à-vis India and China.

Night shifts double premature birth risk

Night shifts double premature birth risk

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Why night shifts may not be such a good idea for pregnant women.

Ajay Patel is dean of US B-school

Ajay Patel is dean of US B-school

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

Building a rare museum, doll by doll

Building a rare museum, doll by doll

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

The museum houses rare dolls from all over the world.

Kerry wins Virginia, Tennessee

Kerry wins Virginia, Tennessee

Rediff.com11 Feb 2004

The wins marked a sweep in the south that extended his dominance to every region of the country.

Selling India to foreign funds

Selling India to foreign funds

Rediff.com23 May 2006

Monday is caucus day in Iowa

Monday is caucus day in Iowa

Rediff.com19 Jan 2004

Diabetes gene found

Diabetes gene found

Rediff.com27 Oct 2004

The gene called PTPN1 (Protein Tyrosine Phosphatase N1), is found on the human chromosome 20, which has long been targeted by investigators as a likely site for diabetes genes.

NASCAR team plane crashes, 10 dead

NASCAR team plane crashes, 10 dead

Rediff.com25 Oct 2004

A plane owned by NASCAR's Hendrick Motorsports organization crashed on Sunday near a small airport in Virginia, killing all 10 people aboard, police said.

4,700 IBM jobs for India, China

4,700 IBM jobs for India, China

Rediff.com15 Dec 2003

I will make US respected again: Kerry

I will make US respected again: Kerry

Rediff.com8 Jul 2004

The Democratic presidential candidate also defended his running mate John Edwards, who has been criticised by Republicans for his lack of experience.

These states helped Donald trump Hillary

These states helped Donald trump Hillary

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Republican Donald Trump has been elected as 45th President of the United States after winning 276 electoral votes.

Clinton leads Trump by 4 points in latest poll

Clinton leads Trump by 4 points in latest poll

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Likely voters who watched the first presidential debate are twice as likely to say the debate made them think better of Clinton than worse.

'Russia is US's most acute security threat worldwide'

'Russia is US's most acute security threat worldwide'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

'This, together with Chinese revisionism, will constitute the major test of the international system.'

Woods wins in Japan, ties Snead for PGA Tour record

Woods wins in Japan, ties Snead for PGA Tour record

Rediff.com28 Oct 2019

Tiger Woods won the Zozo Championship by three strokes on Monday, matching Sam Snead's record of 82 PGA Tour victories.

Clinton to return to campaign trail on Thursday

Clinton to return to campaign trail on Thursday

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

On Sunday, she fell ill at Ground Zero and was forced to leave the 9/11 memorial ceremony in New York early.

Trump, Biden teams gear up for legal battle in US Supreme Court

Trump, Biden teams gear up for legal battle in US Supreme Court

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The race for the White House appears to be headed towards an uncharted territory with the Trump and Biden campaigns gearing up for a protracted legal battle in the US Supreme Court as the election results in some of the key battleground states like Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and Michigan still being counted.

US polls: How battleground states would count votes

US polls: How battleground states would count votes

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

According to CNN, millions of Americans have voted in person or by mail this year because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here is a look at how ballots would be counted in some of the key battleground states across the US.

US presidential elections headed for a tight finish: Polls

US presidential elections headed for a tight finish: Polls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Biden's lead has shrunk over the last few days, as Trump and his family have virtually carpet bombed the key battle ground states, including as many as 15 rallies by the president.

Campbell holds off Woods

Campbell holds off Woods

Rediff.com20 Jun 2005

Rockers unite against Bush

Rockers unite against Bush

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

Atwal finishes tied 56th

Atwal finishes tied 56th

Rediff.com9 May 2005

Fiji's Vijay Singh ran down Sergio Garcia then outlasted Garcia and Jim Furyk in a three-way playoff to win the Wachovia title.

3 US teens guilty of 'ethnic intimidation'

3 US teens guilty of 'ethnic intimidation'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2004

The trio attacked two university students soon after calling one of them, a Sikh, 'Osama'

Isabel's trail of destruction

Isabel's trail of destruction

Rediff.com20 Sep 2003

At least 21 people were killed and millions left without power, water or gas as the hurricane swept through eastern United States.