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First Indian Miss America to Miss America judge

First Indian Miss America to Miss America judge

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

Did you know she was one of the MOST successful Miss Americas ever?

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

10 Shows To Watch During Lockdown

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists his 10 favourite non-Indian shows streaming in India -- classics as well as recent shows.

Jamshed Bharucha to head Cooper Union College

Jamshed Bharucha to head Cooper Union College

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

Mumbai-born Jamshed Bharucha will take charge as president of the Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art, one of the topmost educational institutions in the United States.

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported 31 positive cases, Kerala 19, Uttar Pradesh 11, Delhi and Karnataka six each, Ladakh three, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Telangana two each; and Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab one case each. The total number of confirmed cases also includes 17 foreigners -- 16 Italian tourists and a Canadian, it said.

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Dear Melania, know the Amdavad that welcomes you!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

As Melania Trump arrives in Ahmedabad, Sheela Bhatt offers the First Lady Of The United States a primer on one of India's oldest, and historic, cities.

My story is an American story, says Nikki Haley at confirmation hearing

My story is an American story, says Nikki Haley at confirmation hearing

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

If confirmed by the US Senate, Haley, 44, would be the first Indian-American to serve in a Cabinet-level position in any presidential administration.

India set to sign climate change treaty on Friday

India set to sign climate change treaty on Friday

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar will sign the agreement on behalf of India.

Niti Aayog being decked up to welcome new members

Niti Aayog being decked up to welcome new members

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Hectic preparations are on at the newly-formed Niti Aayog to welcome the first Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya and other members whose appointments were approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

At 30, this Indian-American is a trailblazer

At 30, this Indian-American is a trailblazer

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Indian American student Dr Sandeep Kishore, who was conferred with the 2012 Raymond W Sarber Awards, tells Aziz Haniffa what the award means to him and how he endeavours to bridge the gap between public sciences and public health.

ISI provided huge funds for Headley's 26/11 op: Ujjwal Nikam

ISI provided huge funds for Headley's 26/11 op: Ujjwal Nikam

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Mumbai terror attack operative David Coleman Headley, who had been vehemently denying that he had not been paid by Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence, finally made a sensational revelation before a court today that the ISI had massively funded his entire operation.

At 16, she's an internationally acclaimed pianist

At 16, she's an internationally acclaimed pianist

Rediff.com22 Jan 2010

Meet Chelsea De Souza, 16-year-old pianist who recently won the Education World's Young Achiever Award. In an interview with Abhishek Mande, she discusses her accomplishments, how she deals with stress and offers her opinion on the recent spate of student suicides that have rocked the country.

An American's emotional reunion with India

An American's emotional reunion with India

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

When Alan Johnson, associate professor of English in the Idaho State University in United States, goes to India on a Fulbright Scholarship to lecture and study at the University of Mumbai next year, it will be yet another emotional reunion with a country where he was born to American missionary parents.

First Indian American congressman a trailblazer: Obama

First Indian American congressman a trailblazer: Obama

Rediff.com17 May 2012

President Barack Obama last week paid rich tributes to the late Dalip Singh Saund -- the first Asian-American and Indian-American United States Congressman -- and described him as a trailblazer. Aziz Haniffa reports.

Obama pays tribute to first Indian American Congressman

Obama pays tribute to first Indian American Congressman

Rediff.com9 May 2012

United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday paid rich tribute to late Dalip Singh Saund -- the first Asian American United States Congressman -- and described him as a trailblazer for the entire Asian American and immigrant community.

Trio win Nobel in medicine for discovering brain GPS

Trio win Nobel in medicine for discovering brain GPS

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

American-British scientist John O'Keefe and Norwegians May-Britt Moser and Edvard Moser won the 2014 Nobel prize in medicine for their discoveries of cells that constitute a positioning system in the brain.

Indian American gives largest gift to US varsity

Indian American gives largest gift to US varsity

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Anand 'Bill' Julka, who came to the United States with a $1,500 student loan from a government-owned bank in India in 1968, has gifted $6 million to Cleveland State University, the largest single scholarship gift in the university's history.

Dr Devinder Singh to head Maryland Board of Physicians

Dr Devinder Singh to head Maryland Board of Physicians

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Dr Devinder Singh, associate professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Maryland, School of Medicine, has become perhaps the first second-generation Indian American to head a state medical board.

Ahmed Daver Faheem to head West Virginia Board of Medicine

Ahmed Daver Faheem to head West Virginia Board of Medicine

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Dr Faheem is the second Indian-American physician to be elected to this position. Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports

'How dare the US government snoop on me?'

'How dare the US government snoop on me?'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

American civil rights attorney Asim Ghafoor tells P Rajendran/Rediff.com why he may have become a target of NSA surveillance.

Anoop Desai in American Idol top 10

Anoop Desai in American Idol top 10

Rediff.com19 Mar 2009

The quiet young lad impressed the judges to stay on for another week with his rendition of Elvis Presley's Always On My Mind.

China is India's main security concern: US think-tank

China is India's main security concern: US think-tank

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

India's main security concern now is an assertive China, which does not acknowledge its status as a global player, and not the increasingly decrepit state of Pakistan, according to an American think-tank.

The Indian who runs US soccer

The Indian who runs US soccer

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Columbia University Professor Sunil Gulati, President of the US Soccer Federation, speaks to Suman Guha Mozumder/Rediff.com about America's chances in the World Cup

IMAGE: On the sets of Priyanka Chopra's Quantico

IMAGE: On the sets of Priyanka Chopra's Quantico

Rediff.com2 Sep 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities:

Indian American honoured as Scientist of the Year

Indian American honoured as Scientist of the Year

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

Dr Seshadri Ramkumar, associate professor, Institute of Environmental and Human Health, Texas Tech University, has been honoured as Scientist of the Year, 2009, by the Lubbock Chapter of Achievement Rewards for College Scientists."Normally, very senior scientists who have reached national prominence get the honour," Ramkumar said. "This time, they were gracious to recognise me for my successful result using the nonwoven wipe and its technology transfer."

'I am excited about the Oscars'

'I am excited about the Oscars'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2013

Life Of Pi composer Mychael Danna talks about his life's journey so far.

'My son wants to pursue aerospace engineering in the US'

'My son wants to pursue aerospace engineering in the US'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Why Washington Post's coverage of Kashmir is not credible

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

'The Post's coverage is not an authentic public discourse guided by unbiased Western intellectuals, but a slanted doomsday propaganda orchestrated by Indians and expatriate Indians,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

Indian American on US Ex-Im Bank adivsory board

Indian American on US Ex-Im Bank adivsory board

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

The board of directors of the Export-Import Bank, the official export-credit agency of the United States, has appointed Indian American entrepreneur and investor Frank F Islam, of McLean, Virginia, as a member of the Bank's Advisory Committee for 2010 to provide expert guidance of small business.

Indian American joins Ex-Im Bank's advisory board

Indian American joins Ex-Im Bank's advisory board

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

The Board of Directors of the Export-Import Bank, the official export-credit agency of the United States, has appointed Indian American entrepreneur and investor Frank F Islam, of McLean, Virginia, as a member of the Bank's Advisory Committee for 2010 to provide expert guidance of small business.

Lashkar unleashes its mission of TERROR online

Lashkar unleashes its mission of TERROR online

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The Research and Analysis Wing has access to information that indicates a link between the Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Tsarnaev brothers who carried out the Boston bombing.Investigations have revealed that the Tsarnaev brothers were trained at Chechnya by LeT militants.

The American prof who's made a movie about India

The American prof who's made a movie about India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Meet Srihari Sathe. Producer. Director. Professor.

Arvind Panagariya appointed vice-chairman of NITI Aayog

Arvind Panagariya appointed vice-chairman of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Pro-growth economist Arvind Panagariya has been appointed as first vice-chairman of the newly announced NITI Aayog, which has replaced the Planning Commission.

Alzheimer victims may thank Kiran Bhaskar soon

Alzheimer victims may thank Kiran Bhaskar soon

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Rediff.com Senior Contributor P Rajendran reports from New York on how the Indian-American researcher's pioneering work may wipe out the visible effect of Alzheimer's disease.

6 ways to get into an Ivy League school

6 ways to get into an Ivy League school

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

If you have a 15-to-17 year old looking to fly off to the land of opportunity, Anjuli Bhargava tells you how you could secure admission into an Ivy League college.

Fear not students, there is hope in America

Fear not students, there is hope in America

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

'They (students) were born in a borderless world, a world of the internet and a deep-seated belief that they could live and work anywhere they wished.'

What does the new SAT mean for you

What does the new SAT mean for you

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Are the new changes helpful to test takers? Find out!

Modi must heed Indian economists, not only NRI ones

Modi must heed Indian economists, not only NRI ones

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

'The time has come to incorporate Indian sociology into economic policy.' 'The first step in that direction would be to listen to economists trained in India and not just the US and the UK, argues T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Highlights of Headley's deposition on Day 4

Highlights of Headley's deposition on Day 4

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Here are the highlights from the Lashkar terrorist's deposition on Day 4.

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