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'Wow. The power of women'

'Wow. The power of women'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

'I want tonight to express gratitude to all the women who have endured years of abuse and assault because they, like my mother, had children to feed and bills to pay and dreams to pursue.' Stirring speeches at the 75th Golden Globes.

Clinton mauls Sanders in South Carolina ahead of Super Tuesday

Clinton mauls Sanders in South Carolina ahead of Super Tuesday

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Hillary Clinton inflicted a massive defeat on Bernie Sanders in the Democratic primary in South Carolina.

Grammys 2016: Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran win

Grammys 2016: Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran win

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Grammys 2016:

Santorum scores crucial wins in Missisipi, Alabama primaries

Santorum scores crucial wins in Missisipi, Alabama primaries

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum on Wednesday took home Alabama and Missisippi in another crucial round of primaries to pick Barack Obama's contender, dealing a blow to front-runner Mitt Romney's hopes of making a mark in southern America's Conservative bastions.

Indian grandfather was improperly taken down, US court told

Indian grandfather was improperly taken down, US court told

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

An American police officer, accused of assaulting an Indian grandfather and leaving him partially paralysed, employed an "improper" technique which is not even taught to new officers, a United States court was told.

Indian paralysed after US cops' brutality testifies against officer

Indian paralysed after US cops' brutality testifies against officer

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

An Indian man, left partially paralysed when he was slammed to the ground by an American police officer, recounted his ordeal as he took the witness stand in a US court.

Indian workers win $20 mn settlement against US company

Indian workers win $20 mn settlement against US company

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Most sold property or plunged their families deeply into debt to pay labour recruiters' fees

Sleep! World's oldest person reveals secret to long life

Sleep! World's oldest person reveals secret to long life

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Susannah Mushatt Jones, 116, from Brooklyn took the title from Jeralean Talley.

US opens probe against TCS, Infosys for H-1B visa violations

US opens probe against TCS, Infosys for H-1B visa violations

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Walt Disney staff were reportedly replaced with Indians holding H-1B.

7 world cultures you must experience in 2017

7 world cultures you must experience in 2017

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

You must visit these wonderful places across the globe to experience their rich and vibrant culture.

Indian-American boy, 14, wins National Geographic Bee

Indian-American boy, 14, wins National Geographic Bee

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Karan Menon, a 14-year-old Indian-American student, has won the prestigious National Geographic Bee competition in the US, in which the top three positions were bagged by Indian-origin contestants.

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).

Donald trumps Clinton in US presidential polls

Donald trumps Clinton in US presidential polls

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The billionaire businessman beat his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton to become the 45th president of the United States.

Ex-US cop pleads not guilty for assaulting Indian grandfather

Ex-US cop pleads not guilty for assaulting Indian grandfather

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Parker was charged by the FBI last month with felony civil rights abuse.

US cop who slammed Indian enters 'not guilty' plea

US cop who slammed Indian enters 'not guilty' plea

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

A former US police officer, accused of using excessive force against a 57-year-old Indian grandfather leaving him partially paralysed, on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to charges of civil rights abuse.

Apple's Tim Cook will give away all his money to charity

Apple's Tim Cook will give away all his money to charity

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Tim Cook is joining the roster of the very rich donors.

How the 'outsider' factor led US to the Trump conundrum

How the 'outsider' factor led US to the Trump conundrum

Rediff.com11 May 2016

Trump is the first nominee of a major party in over a century to have no experience whatsoever of any political, administrative or military office.

US: Cop who left aged Indian paralysed sacked, arrested

US: Cop who left aged Indian paralysed sacked, arrested

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Officer Eric Parker was fired from his job for his use of force against a man who committed no crime, did not speak English and could not understand the police commands.

Family of Indian paralysed after US cops' brutality to file lawsuit

Family of Indian paralysed after US cops' brutality to file lawsuit

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Many have called the incident police brutality" and "racial profiling.

100 cars in bridge pile-up horror in South Korea; 2 killed, 60 injured

100 cars in bridge pile-up horror in South Korea; 2 killed, 60 injured

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

Foggy conditions led to a 100-car pile-up near the Incheon airport

US policeman leaves Indian partially paralysed

US policeman leaves Indian partially paralysed

Rediff.com11 Feb 2015

US policeman forces Indian on ground partially paralysing him.

'I was stubborn, ambitious, passionate about flying'

'I was stubborn, ambitious, passionate about flying'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Ayesha Aziz has always aimed for the sky.

Sweet Home Alabama: The review

Sweet Home Alabama: The review

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

Photos: Killer tornadoes rip through US, kill 29

Photos: Killer tornadoes rip through US, kill 29

Rediff.com29 Apr 2014

Flattened out homes, flipped over vehicles and dented electric poles were some of the common sights in south-central United States after tornadoes ripped through the area for a second day, bringing the death toll to 26 people.

Hate in America: Indians were never immune!

Hate in America: Indians were never immune!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

From citizenship rights to hate crimes and police brutality, no wave of persecution in the US has left Indians completely untouched.

US cop indicted for assault on Indian that left him partially paralysed

US cop indicted for assault on Indian that left him partially paralysed

Rediff.com28 Mar 2015

A United States police officer, accused of using excessive force against a 57-year-old Indian leaving him partially paralysed, has been indicted on federal civil rights violation charges that carries imprisonment up to 10 years.

Former Infosys employee files new lawsuit seeking damages

Former Infosys employee files new lawsuit seeking damages

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Palmer had previously tried to take Infosys to court, but his earlier case was dismissed .

On Selma anniversary, thousands march to mark 'Bloody Sunday'

On Selma anniversary, thousands march to mark 'Bloody Sunday'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2015

With a nod to ongoing US racial tension and threats to voting rights, President Barack Obama declared the work of the Civil Rights Movement advanced but unfinished on Saturday during a visit to the Alabama Bridge that spawned a landmark voting law.

Sureshbhai Patel assault: Lawsuit drops charges against 2 cops

Sureshbhai Patel assault: Lawsuit drops charges against 2 cops

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Madison trainee police officer Eric Parker is the only named cop in the amended lawsuit.

Trump vs Clinton likely after big wins on 'Super Tuesday'

Trump vs Clinton likely after big wins on 'Super Tuesday'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

Democrat Hillary Clinton and Republican Donald Trump have both won the most states in the biggest day of the race for the US presidential nomination.

US braces for dangerous Arctic blast

US braces for dangerous Arctic blast

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

A rare "polar vortex" on Monday descended into much of the United States, pummelling parts of the country with a dangerous cold that could break decades-old records with wind chill warnings stretching from Montana to Alabama.

Special screening of Captain Phillips for Indian naval officers

Special screening of Captain Phillips for Indian naval officers

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

With very few movies being made on this subject, the theme of Captain Phillips seems to have found a connection with the officers.

ArcelorMittal's Q1 net loss comes down to $0.205 bn

ArcelorMittal's Q1 net loss comes down to $0.205 bn

Rediff.com9 May 2014

The company, headed by NRI billionaire Laxmi N Mittal, had clocked $0.345 billion net loss in the January-March quarter of the last year.

US official invokes Jamsetji Tata's journey to emphasise trade ties

US official invokes Jamsetji Tata's journey to emphasise trade ties

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

We must take action to address the impediments to growth faced by our businesses and our economies. And we can only succeed by working together, says American Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker.

DON'T MISS: The 10 STRANGEST stories of 2011

DON'T MISS: The 10 STRANGEST stories of 2011

Rediff.com19 Dec 2011

Here are some of the strangest stories of the year.

Infosys faces a beating again

Infosys faces a beating again

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

At the very least, it will cost Infosys thousands of dollars to defend its position

Meet Trump's Cabinet and Inner Circle

Meet Trump's Cabinet and Inner Circle

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Incoming US President Donald Trump has assembled a core team that is -- not surprisingly -- overwhelmingly white and male.

Why the BJP lost: A Modi bhakt explains

Why the BJP lost: A Modi bhakt explains

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

'AAP achieved what it wanted. The BJP achieved what it wanted, a 'Congress mukht Delhi,' and the Congress also achieved what it wanted, which was to keep the BJP out of power.'

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

From safe selfies to wife carrying championships, here's this week of wacky stories from around the world.

PHOTOS: Protests mark Martin Luther King Jr Day

PHOTOS: Protests mark Martin Luther King Jr Day

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

Rich tributes were paid to civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr across the United States on Monday even as there were protests over the deaths of unarmed black men and boys at the hands of police around the country.