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Now, Indian-origin elderly motel owner shot dead in US

Now, Indian-origin elderly motel owner shot dead in US

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Asian 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.

Seen The Ring of Fire?

Seen The Ring of Fire?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Glimpse the annular solar eclipse.

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Rediff.com24 May 2023

A 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

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The tech creators, or the ones who made billions, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The 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

The A to Z of Shah Rukh Khan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

On 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

2018: When technology took a quantum leap

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Irrespective 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?

Will Huma cost Hillary the White House?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

If 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

All you need to know about Augusta Masters champion Danny Willett

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Danny 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

Stunning photos from the week gone by

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

Images of the events that shaped the world last week.

Hinduphobia: Intolerance, racial and religious

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

After Asian Games success, Myneni hoping to break into ATP top 100

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

After 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

Fareed Zakaria suspended by CNN, Time for plagiarism

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

Noted 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

Goa-born grandmother elected as judge in Louisiana

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

In 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

What Obama said in his State of the Union speech

Rediff.com26 Jan 2011

US 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'

'Mosques are being challenged all across US'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Opposition 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

US: Indian professor among 3 killed in shootout

Rediff.com13 Feb 2010

An 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

Alabama's 1st trade mission to India in May '10

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

The 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

Detroit bailout not about saving auto firms

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

The 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

Obama's victory = Surge in hate crime in US

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

Though 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!'

'Am I better off than eight years ago? No!'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2008

Theresa 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

Navin Nanda to head US cardiologists' body

Rediff.com14 May 2008

Dr 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

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

Ashutosh Singhal wins Siemens AP national award

Rediff.com10 Apr 2008

The 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?

Obama's Rise and Rise: Camelot or Bust?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2008

It 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

Five tips for international MBA applicants

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

If 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

Study abroad: Only join an 'accredited' school

Rediff.com5 Mar 2007

If 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

Chinese smash records in Doha

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Rowers 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.

How to laugh your way to success

How to laugh your way to success

Rediff.com18 Aug 2006

Nobel for Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ?

Nobel for Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

How the Internet took on Katrina

How the Internet took on Katrina

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

Living on her own terms

Living on her own terms

Rediff.com9 Dec 2004