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US sees record voter turnout in Trump-Biden clash

US sees record voter turnout in Trump-Biden clash

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The US appears to be on track to see over 160 million votes cast in the 2020 presidential election, a turnout rate of about 67 per cent, which is higher than what the country has witnessed in more than a century, as President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden campaigned through the final day to get more voters to the polling booths.

Ready for the global IT market?

Ready for the global IT market?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2005

Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's S P Jain Institute of Management & Research and Virginia Polytechnic and State University, USA, invite applications for its 18-month, full-time Masters in Information Technology programme.

Beware! Live animal right ahead

Beware! Live animal right ahead

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

Photographers often capture moments that are endearing and offbeat at the same time. We bring you a few examples!

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

In a sign of the growing political prominence of Hindus in America, the Trump and Biden campaigns are wooing this religious minority community like never before. Hinduism is the fourth largest faith in the US, representing approximately one per cent of the US population in 2016.

FIFA Women's WC: Rapinoe on the spot to take US into quarters

FIFA Women's WC: Rapinoe on the spot to take US into quarters

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

The United States needed two Megan Rapinoe penalties, one of them controversially confirmed after a lengthy VAR review, to beat Spain 2-1 on Monday and set up a quarter-final clash with hosts France at the women's World Cup.

Trump hesitates to condemn white supremacists

Trump hesitates to condemn white supremacists

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Biden alleged that Trump has used everything as a "dog whistle" to try to generate racist hatred and division.

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.

Difference between the super-rich and rest of the world

Difference between the super-rich and rest of the world

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

A recent incident has underscored one more way in which the lives of the super-rich are diverging from the lives of everyone else.

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.

NASA spacecraft sets off to end Moon mystery

NASA spacecraft sets off to end Moon mystery

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

The Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer or Ladee spacecraft, which is charged with studying the lunar atmosphere and dust, soared aboard an unmanned Minotaur rocket a little before midnight from from Wallops Island.

Hope. Resilience. Gratitude: Sheryl Sandberg's lessons for grads

Hope. Resilience. Gratitude: Sheryl Sandberg's lessons for grads

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'You will have good days and you will have hard days.' 'Go through all of them together.' 'Seek shared experiences with all kinds of people.' 'Build shared hope in the communities you join and the communities you form.' 'And above all, find gratitude for the gift of life itself and the opportunities it provides for meaning, for joy, and for love.'

US elections 2016: Super Tuesday voting underway

US elections 2016: Super Tuesday voting underway

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

A total of 12 states from Alabama to Alaska are holding primaries or caucuses today. Virginia was the first state to open its polling stations at 6:00 am (16:30 IST).

Isabel kills 15 people in US

Isabel kills 15 people in US

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

Muhammad Ali family lawyer to Trump: Thanks, but no pardon needed

Muhammad Ali family lawyer to Trump: Thanks, but no pardon needed

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

'We appreciate President Trump's sentiment, but a pardon is unnecessary'

IN PIX: Americans simply love their GUNS!

IN PIX: Americans simply love their GUNS!

Rediff.com7 May 2013

What explains the America's attachment to guns?

Scientists search 86 stars, but find NO aliens

Scientists search 86 stars, but find NO aliens

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

No evidence of transmitting aliens was reported when search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence astronomers completed their first 'directed' search in an effort to search for intelligent extraterrestrials.

A star reborn! Lady Gaga's racy cover will steal your attention

A star reborn! Lady Gaga's racy cover will steal your attention

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

The singer gave fans a healthy dose of cleavage on the cover of Vogue.

Mary Kom enters semi-finals of Rio Olympics test event

Mary Kom enters semi-finals of Rio Olympics test event

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Competing for the first time in over a year, Olympic bronze-medallist M C Mary Kom (51kg) assured herself and India of at least a bronze medal by advancing to the semifinals of the International Boxing Association's (AIBA) Olympic Test event in Rio de Janeiro on Friday.

3 Indians charged in insider trading ring spanning three countries

3 Indians charged in insider trading ring spanning three countries

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Between December 2013 and August 2016, Gannamaneni abused his position as a senior software consultant at the investment bank and accessed sensitive, highly-confidential information concerning at least 40 mergers, acquisitions, tender offers

Deadly blizzard hits US east coast, 9 killed

Deadly blizzard hits US east coast, 9 killed

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

A life-threatening blizzard which is expected to pound a record 30 inches of snow has hit most part of the US' east coast.

Rio to make new flags for China after criticism over flaws

Rio to make new flags for China after criticism over flaws

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

The Rio 2016 organising committee is making new flags for China after Chinese citizens watching the ceremony on television complained that the stars were incorrectly positioned.

Jindal to head Republican governors association in 2013

Jindal to head Republican governors association in 2013

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Indian American politician Bobby Jindal, who is perceived to be the Republican Party's potential future presidential candidate, is expected to head the party's governor's body next year.

Donald Trump boots crying baby from rally

Donald Trump boots crying baby from rally

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Addressing a gathering in Virginia on Tuesday, the Republican nominee for United States president asked a woman with a crying baby to leave his rally after the infant cried over his speech.

Over 100 people have died in campus shootings in US

Over 100 people have died in campus shootings in US

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

Over 100 people have died and about two dozen injured in the campus shootings across the United States over the last 20 years with the Virginia Tech massacre in 2007 being the deadliest claiming 33 lives including that of two Indians, a study says.

North Korea court sentences US student to 15 years hard labour

North Korea court sentences US student to 15 years hard labour

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

According to the Guardian, the 21-year-old University of Virginia undergraduate student was convicted and sentenced in a one-hour trial on Wednesday morning at the country's Supreme Court after being charged with subversion.

Diwali resolution introduced in US senate

Diwali resolution introduced in US senate

Rediff.com16 Nov 2012

US Senators John Cornyn, Texas Republican, and Mark R Warner, Virginia Democrat -- the co-chairs of the Senate's bipartisan India Caucus -- have introduced a resolution to honour and celebrate the festival of Diwali.

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.

Indian-Americans vote for Obama in swing states: Survey

Indian-Americans vote for Obama in swing states: Survey

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Nearly three-fourth of Indian Americans voted for United States President Barack Obama in the swing states which are considered to be decisive in the final results, a sample survey has found. In the survey done by San Francisco-based April Media among voters from Ohio, Colorado, Wisconsin, Florida and Virginia, 75 per cent of Indian Americans voted for Obama.

Indian American Ami Bera sees victory chances go up

Indian American Ami Bera sees victory chances go up

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

The independent Centre for Politics at the University of Virginia moved his seat (California 7th Congressional District) from a "tossup" to a "Lean Democratic" which means that Bera has now greater chances of winning the seat by defeating the incumbent Dan Lungren of Republican Party.

After angry Phoenix rally, Trump calls for unity at veterans event

After angry Phoenix rally, Trump calls for unity at veterans event

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

Trump says it is time to heal the wounds that divide Americans.

Millions voted 'illegally' for Hillary, claims Trump

Millions voted 'illegally' for Hillary, claims Trump

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

The Republican billionaire's allegations came as steps are being taken towards recounting of votes in the swing state of Wisconsin, which Trump won.

President's arts council quits over Trump's Charlottesville remarks

President's arts council quits over Trump's Charlottesville remarks

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

In a letter signed by 16 of 17 committee members including two Indian-Americans Jhumpa Lahiri and Kal Penn, they said reproach and censure are necessary following Trump's "support of the hate groups and terrorists who killed and injured fellow Americans in Charlottesville."

Romney criticises Biden on Benghazi consulate attack

Romney criticises Biden on Benghazi consulate attack

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney has accused the Obama administration of contradicting itself and "doubling down on denial" about the true origins of the assault on the US Consulate in Benghazi that killed American envoy to Libya.

Student Speak: Studying abroad made me a better person

Student Speak: Studying abroad made me a better person

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Working professional Maninder Pal Singh shares his student experience at George Mason University, Virginia, USA, where he pursued an MS in Electrical Engineering.

Wisconsin gurudwara to receive 2012 Solidarity Award

Wisconsin gurudwara to receive 2012 Solidarity Award

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

The gurudwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, where six worshippers were killed in a shooting spree by a white supremacist on August 5, will receive the 2012 Solidarity Award by an eminent American Muslim organisation. The award by the Washington-based Council on American-Islamic Relations would be presented to a gurudwara representative at the organisation's banquet and Leadership Skills Training Conference in Virginia.

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Revealed: Biden's Plans for Desis

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'And we said to him, "What will you do for us if we jump in early?"' 'His answer was very simple: "I'm going to have the most diverse cabinet and administration in the history of the US".' '"You can expect that you will have a seat at the table, okay? Number one. So influence if I win".' '"Number two, you should fully expect that we will focus on the issues that you care about: Immigration".'

Homework is a waste of time: Do YOU agree?

Homework is a waste of time: Do YOU agree?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

A new study by researchers from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, US has revealed that homework assignments did not help students get better grades.

'Women tennis stars these days lack personality'

'Women tennis stars these days lack personality'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Former English tennis player Virginia Wade has slammed has women tennis players saying that they are bland, muscular, grunting, insular, robots with no personality.

US forfeits $2.1 mn worth properties of ex-Taiwan prez

US forfeits $2.1 mn worth properties of ex-Taiwan prez

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

The United States has forfeited properties worth US$ 2.1 million which were allegedly purchased with the proceeds of bribes paid to the family of former Taiwanese president, Chen Shui-bian.