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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.

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...

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

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.

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.

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I consider myself a pilgrim who is here to shape tomorrow.'

Strain of coronavirus in pigs can jump to humans: Study

Strain of coronavirus in pigs can jump to humans: Study

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Researchers said outbreaks of such an illness have the potential to wreak economic havoc in many countries across the globe that rely on the pork industry.

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.

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.

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.

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).

NASA picks Indian-American astronaut to lead SpaceX mission to ISS

NASA picks Indian-American astronaut to lead SpaceX mission to ISS

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Chari, 43, will serve as the commander while NASA's Tom Marshburn will be pilot and ESA's Matthias Maurer will serve as a mission specialist for the SpaceX Crew-3 mission to the ISS, which is expected to launched next year.

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

Modi factor driving Indian Americans towards Trump: Survey

Modi factor driving Indian Americans towards Trump: Survey

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

In many must-win battleground states, Indian Americans comprise a substantial and potentially decisive share of the electorate: 190,000 potential voters in Florida, 120,000 in Michigan, 170,000 in Pennsylvania, 150,000 in Georgia, 110,000 in North Carolina, 165,000 in Virginia, and nearly 470,000 in Texas.

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.

Infosys readies new global delivery model

Infosys readies new global delivery model

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Experts said this would not only reduce Infosys' dependence on the H1B visa, which has seen increased restrictions under the current US administration. It will also help the company in building an employee pyramid for its future operations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Trump, 74, in his acceptance speech from the South Lawns of the White House amidst cheers from his supporters on Thursday night, said: "My fellow Americans, tonight, with a heart full of gratitude and boundless optimism, I proudly accept this nomination for President of the United States".

Young American voters hold key to White House

Young American voters hold key to White House

Rediff.com5 Nov 2020

More than eight million young people who voted early or absentee in the 2020 elections.

Campbell holds off Woods

Campbell holds off Woods

Rediff.com20 Jun 2005

Over 58.7 million Americans have already voted: Report

Over 58.7 million Americans have already voted: Report

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

The report said in 2016, around 58.3 million pre-election ballots were cast, including ballots in the three vote-by-mail states that year. That early vote accounted for about 42 per cent of all ballots cast in the 2016 presidential election.

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.