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Chat@2: How to apply for a US student visa

Chat@2: How to apply for a US student visa

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

On July 17, US Consular Chief Nicholas Manring will take questions on how to apply for a US student visa between 2 and 3 pm IST.

US accounts for over 1/4th of global COVID-19 deaths

US accounts for over 1/4th of global COVID-19 deaths

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

Despite accounting for the largest number of fatalities, the death rate, however, in the US is much lower than other countries.

China's Tianhe-2 tops world supercomputers' list for fifth time

China's Tianhe-2 tops world supercomputers' list for fifth time

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

China's Tianhe-2 supercomputer was named the world's fastest for the fifth time on Monday, outperforming those from the US.

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Biden has urged the Senate not to act on the vacancy until the American people select their next president and the next Congress.

Aap Kaa Surroor producer jailed for 7 years

Aap Kaa Surroor producer jailed for 7 years

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Bollywood impresario Vijay Taneja was sentenced to 84 months in jail followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $33 million in restitution to four financial organisations, on charges of money laundering. Taneja, under the banner of Elite Entertainment, has been promoting Bollywood celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai for shows across the United States.

Isaac Hayes no more

Isaac Hayes no more

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

American soul, funk and R&B legend Isaac Hayes was found dead Sunday at his home in Memphis, Tennessee. The Academy Award-award winning musician was 65. His body was reportedly found near a piece of exercise equipment, and no foul play is suspected. Best known for the Oscar-winning Shaft theme song, the talented singer, songwriter and composer was always a music prodigy, even throughout an impoverished childhood.

Meet the hottie in Let's Dance

Meet the hottie in Let's Dance

Rediff.com18 Jun 2009

Gayatri Patel, a US based actress, is all set to debut in Bollywood with Let's Dance, a film directed by Arif Sheikh.

Morgan Freeman seriously hurt in car crash

Morgan Freeman seriously hurt in car crash

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

According to the Associated Press, the Oscar-winning actor lost control of his car, which then flipped several times over. Following the accident, the actor, who is said to be in a serious condition on Monday, was airlifted to the Regional Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee.

50 years later: Remembering Dr King

50 years later: Remembering Dr King

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

America would be a very different country had Dr King not been murdered that April day 50 years ago.

Has the Amelia Earhart mystery finally been solved?

Has the Amelia Earhart mystery finally been solved?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The aviation pioneer's body has never been officially found after she disappeared July 2, 1937.

Somdev in NCAA championships final

Somdev in NCAA championships final

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Defending champion Somdev Devvarman entered the final of the NCAA championship with a straightforward win over Alex Clayton in the semi-final.

Dr Reddy's sells US facility to UAE-based Neopharma

Dr Reddy's sells US facility to UAE-based Neopharma

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

The plant and associated facilities focus on manufacturing or packaging Amoxicilin-based products, which include semi-synthetic penicillin

'Bush's brain' to keynote IARC meet

'Bush's brain' to keynote IARC meet

Rediff.com31 Aug 2006

An Indian gypsy & her 'Sound Of Language'

An Indian gypsy & her 'Sound Of Language'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

Amulya Malladi's new book, The Sound Of Language, has a strong woman, in this case an Afghan refugee in Denmark, at its center.

Mammootty in Ore Kadal

Mammootty in Ore Kadal

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

Shyamaprasad talks about his new Malayalam film starring Mammootty and Meera Jasmine.

US can strike at Al Qaeda inside Pak

US can strike at Al Qaeda inside Pak

Rediff.com20 Jul 2007

"We never rule out any options, including striking actionable targets," the White House Press Secretary Tony Snow said.

US Senate leader moots Indo-US FTA

US Senate leader moots Indo-US FTA

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

The US should build on the nuke deal with India by negotiating a full-fledged bilateral free trade agreement, says Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist.

Gandhian way to mark 9/11

Gandhian way to mark 9/11

Rediff.com11 Sep 2006

Al Gore's amazing $100 million makeover!

Al Gore's amazing $100 million makeover!

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

The untold story of how an epic loser engineered what may be the greatest brand makeover ever.

Suspect dead after shooting in Nashville movie theatre

Suspect dead after shooting in Nashville movie theatre

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

A man armed with a gun, a hatchet and pepper spray was shot dead inside a Tennessee movie theater on Wednesday after police traded gunfire with the suspect.

US Senate rejects Trump's border emergency as Republicans defect

US Senate rejects Trump's border emergency as Republicans defect

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

In a 59-41 vote, 12 Republicans joined every Senate Democrat on Thursday in a rare move to block the president's effort to divert billions in funding to build his long-promised border wall without congressional approval.

Rally to celebrate Mahatma's first non violent act

Rally to celebrate Mahatma's first non violent act

Rediff.com30 Aug 2006

The rally in Washington DC will be preceded by a daylong conference on peace and non-violence on Sep 10 at Georgetown University, Washington.

Senate clears $82 billion for war on terror

Senate clears $82 billion for war on terror

Rediff.com11 May 2005

With this, the total cost of the worldwide war on terror and reconstruction efforts in Iraq and Afghanistan has crossed $300 billion since 9/11.

A toast to America

A toast to America

Rediff.com30 May 2006

Kerry wins close race in Wisconsin

Kerry wins close race in Wisconsin

Rediff.com18 Feb 2004

Private team of doctors to help quake victims

Private team of doctors to help quake victims

Rediff.com14 Oct 2005

Most of the doctors on the team live in the Washington metro area.

Roddick breaks Clement jinx

Roddick breaks Clement jinx

Rediff.com17 Feb 2005

The American scored his maiden win over Arnaud Clement to advance to the quarter-finals of the Kroger St Jude championships.

Robert DeNiro's father was gay!

Robert DeNiro's father was gay!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

Musharraf's nephew detained in US

Musharraf's nephew detained in US

Rediff.com8 Mar 2003

Aamir Javed Musharraf was arrested in Memphis on February 19 and released Friday. He could be deported to Pakistan.

Hot slimming tip: eat yoghurt!

Hot slimming tip: eat yoghurt!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

Tornadoes kill 38 in US

Tornadoes kill 38 in US

Rediff.com6 May 2003

The affected areas were in the midwest and south of the United States.

Giant killers Chung and Sandgren primed for big battle in Australian Open

Giant killers Chung and Sandgren primed for big battle in Australian Open

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

The Australian Open will lose one of its giant killers when South Korean Chung Hyeon meets American Tennys Sandgren in an unlikely quarter-final showdown at the Rod Laver Arena on Wednesday.

How vulnerable are bank ATMs?

How vulnerable are bank ATMs?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

The war between hackers and banks over ATM security will be dynamically redefined, notes Atanu Biswas.

Director-writer Elia Kazan dead

Director-writer Elia Kazan dead

Rediff.com29 Sep 2003

Trump terminates relationship with WHO

Trump terminates relationship with WHO

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Trump also announced that the US will end special treatment of Hong Kong in response to Chinese imposition of new controls.