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Now, Indian-origin elderly motel owner shot dead in US
Rediff.com16 Feb 2024Asian American Hotel Owners Association (AAHOA) in a statement said America's hotel owners are deeply saddened, shocked, and outraged by this senseless act of violence against a small business owner that cost him his life.
Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'
Rediff.com24 May 2023A 19-year-old Indian-origin teen accused of deliberately crashing a rented U-Haul truck into a White House barrier told authorities that he wanted to get inside the mansion to "seize power" and "kill" US President Joe Biden, according to media reports.
Real Heroes Of Web Revolution
Rediff.com21 Mar 2023The tech creators, or the ones who made billions, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode
Rediff.com13 Mar 2020The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.
The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan
Rediff.com2 Nov 2019On the actor's 54th birthday on November 2, we write another tome about the boy with big dreams and a regrettable haircut, who defied incredible odds to become one of the most loved actors on the planet.
2018: When technology took a quantum leap
Rediff.com28 Dec 2018Irrespective of what the future may have in store, the year 2018 has ushered humanity towards an era of next generation technology, demonstrating that there is no looking back in scientific innovations.
Will Huma cost Hillary the White House?
Rediff.com3 Nov 2016If November 9 ushers in a Hillary Clinton presidency, you can bet your last dollar that Huma Abedin will be back at POTUS' side.
All you need to know about Augusta Masters champion Danny Willett
Rediff.com11 Apr 2016Danny Willett won the 80th Masters by three strokes on Sunday to become the first English winner at Augusta National Golf Club since 1996. Here are a few interesting little known facts about the rising golf star...
Stunning photos from the week gone by
Rediff.com9 Mar 2015Images of the events that shaped the world last week.
Hinduphobia: Intolerance, racial and religious
Rediff.com19 Feb 2015'I do hope the Patel family sues the hell out of the state of Alabama, and I hope the Hindu American Foundation and other community organisations are helping with legal aid and monetary support. For, there is reason to believe that it is religious and racial bias that led to the incident: In other words, a hate crime. There is no reason to suffer that silently.'
After Asian Games success, Myneni hoping to break into ATP top 100
Rediff.com8 Oct 2014After winning the Asian Games mixed doubles gold, Indian tennis' newest star sets sights on breaking into the top 100.
Fareed Zakaria suspended by CNN, Time for plagiarism
Rediff.com11 Aug 2012Noted Indian-American journalist and author Fareed Zakaria has been suspended by his employers CNN and Time magazine after he admitted to plagiarism and apologised for the ethical lapse.
Goa-born grandmother elected as judge in Louisiana
Rediff.com9 Mar 2012In yet another manifestation of an Indian American creating history in recent months, Goa-born, Mumbai-raised Bernadette D'Souza has been elected a judge in the US state of Louisiana and will head up the first family court in the history of the city of New Orleans.
What Obama said in his State of the Union speech
Rediff.com26 Jan 2011US President Barack Obama on Tuesday delivered his State of the Union speech in the US Congress. Here's the transcript:
'Mosques are being challenged all across US'
Rediff.com18 Aug 2010Opposition to the 'Ground Zero' mosque in downtown Manhattan is part of the troubling trend of mounting anti-Muslim sentiment across America, head of a major Muslim advocacy group in the United States said.
US: Indian professor among 3 killed in shootout
Rediff.com13 Feb 2010An American female teacher on Friday shot dead three people, including an Indian professor, and wounded three others after learning that she had been denied tenure at an Alabama university in United States, local media revealed.
Alabama's 1st trade mission to India in May '10
Rediff.com5 Nov 2009The governor said that the economic development mission would be an outstanding opportunity for Alabama companies to meet their customers and to find new ones.
Detroit bailout not about saving auto firms
Rediff.com17 Dec 2008The Detroit bailout isn't about saving the U.S. auto industry, it's about Democrats and Republicans jockeying for power.
Obama's victory = Surge in hate crime in US
Rediff.com25 Nov 2008Though the FBI is still in the process of compiling hate-crime statistics for 2008, those based on local media reports have forced experts to describe the surge as unprecedented. Some officials compared it to the rise in attacks on Muslims after the 9/11 attacks.
'Am I better off than eight years ago? No!'
Rediff.com17 Oct 2008Theresa Thanjan, the New York Coordinator of South Asians for Obama, says she joined the campaign out of conviction and support for all that Obama stands for. She plans to return to the media world once the elections are over, and says she did not join the campaign expecting to springboard into political office later.
Navin Nanda to head US cardiologists' body
Rediff.com14 May 2008Dr Navin C Nanda has been elected president of the American Society of Geriatric Cardiology. He is the first Asian American to head the 22-year-old organisation.
US will help Pakistan reconcile with India
Rediff.com15 Apr 2008"The United States will support Pakistan's efforts to develop fruitful links with its neighbours and with the community of responsible nations," US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice said accepting her first first honorary degree at Air University, Maxwell-Gunter Air Force Base in her home state of Alabama.
Ashutosh Singhal wins Siemens AP national award
Rediff.com10 Apr 2008The winners were selected from among the 97 students in 50 states, including 85 high school seniors and 12 high school juniors, who were chosen as state winners in the award programme sponsored by the Siemens Foundation and run by the College Board, which administers the AP programme. The national winners -- a girl and a boy -- are each awarded a $5,000 college scholarship.
Obama's Rise and Rise: Camelot or Bust?
Rediff.com27 Feb 2008It is not clear exactly what Obama is going to change. Obama may be able to beat Clinton based on all this, but McCain may not be quite so easy.
Five tips for international MBA applicants
Rediff.com14 Jun 2007If you thought a great GMAT score would get you admission to the school of your choice, think again.
Study abroad: Only join an 'accredited' school
Rediff.com5 Mar 2007If you have to fork out some more cash to attend an institution that has valid accreditation, it will be worth your while.
Chinese smash records in Doha
Rediff.com4 Dec 2006Rowers bobbed like corks in a jacuzzi while cyclists earned something of a reprieve as a wild desert wind swept through the Asian Games on Sunday.