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An Open Letter to the American People...
Rediff.com12 Oct 2009Nobel laureates write to support Obama
Baljit to have lens inserted into injured eye
Rediff.com29 Sep 2009Indian hockey goalkeeper Baljit Singh, who is being treated in the United States for a career-threatening eye injury, will undergo a lens implant on Thursday before the doctors decide when to discharge him for returning home.
Goalkeeper Baljit's eye to be treated in US
Rediff.com31 Jul 2009India hockey goalkeeper Baljit Singh, who was hit on the eye with a golf ball during practice, will undergo treatment in the United States. Hockey India secretary Mohammad Aslam Khan said the Sports Ministry has agreed to foot the bill for the same.
Zhirkov scores Chelsea's winner against AC Milan
Rediff.com25 Jul 2009New signing Yuri Zhirkov smashed a 69th minute winner from 20 metres out to give Chelsea a 2-1 victory over their manager Carlo Ancelotti's former club AC Milan in a friendly on Friday.
35 qualify for Scripps National Spelling Bee
Rediff.com22 May 200935 qualify for Scripps National Spelling Bee
Will India get the $1-billion university?
Rediff.com6 Mar 2009If the protests die down and the bureaucracy speeds up, India might just get a new world-class university. Mining magnate Anil Agarwal is putting $1 billion into this dream.
Review: He's Just Not That Into You
Rediff.com13 Feb 2009The all star cast makes this romantic comedy about people searching for love in all the wrong places, a fun ride.
Sprint mulls managing Indian WiMax networks
Rediff.com19 Nov 2008"While telecom operators may get a licence for spectrum and have the money to build networks, they may not necessarily have the management skills. We are in talks to explore possibilities of knowledge transfer and help operators build capacities by lowering entry barriers," said Barry West, CTO, Sprint, and president, Xohm. Globally, Sprint is not doing well. It is now banking on WiMax to boost its revenues.
Dancing her way to success
Rediff.com31 Oct 2008Bharatanatyam exponent Priyadarshini Govind has been performing for 35 years.
Vijai Nathan's new comedy show spotlights faith
Rediff.com21 Oct 2008For many years, the Nathan family in suburban Washington, DC harboured a secret. Soon after the weekend visit to the Hindu temple, the family sneaked into McDonald's and feasted on burgers.
Recession: Some US cities will be safer
Rediff.com17 Oct 2008Cities with a strong presence in health care, education, law, energy, and the government will feel the impact of a downturn less.
What made TnQ hit the headlines
Rediff.com19 Sep 2008In an exclusive interview to rediff.com, TnQ Books and Journals Manging Director Mariam Ram speaks about the growth of TnQ.
Phelps planning London 2012
Rediff.com18 Aug 2008Having won an unprecedented eight gold medals in Beijing, Michael Phelps wants to swim for at least another four years to compete at the 2012 London Olympics and has not ruled out the prospect of trying to better Beijing by going for nine medals next time.
Five facts about Michael Phelps
Rediff.com17 Aug 2008Phelps comes from a broken home in Baltimore. His policeman father Fred and school teacher mother Debbie separated when he was only seven. Elder sister Whitney, also a swimmer, has written that she used the swimming pool as a refuge from the yelling.
US: Indian doctor joins influential board
Rediff.com5 Jun 2008Dr Suresh Kumar Gupta has been appointed a commissioner of the Maryland State Board of Physicians. The Board comprises 21 members, including 14 physicians and seven members of the public and is vested with the mission to protect the health and safety of Maryland citizens 'through strong enforcement of licensure standards for physicians and allied health providers; and through an effective disciplinary programme.'
6D experience in Agra!
Rediff.com26 May 2008Adlabs Launches India's First 6D Cinema at Agra. This cinematic technology promises out of this world experiences where the audience can simultaneously see, smell, hear, touch and 'feel' the movie by using cutting-edge visual and audio effects.
Harmeet to contest California assembly seat
Rediff.com20 May 2008Though the Iraq war and the economic downturn have affected the popularity of the Republican Party, Harmeet Dhillon, candidate for the 13th Assembly District in California, is not unduly worried. "I am running for a local election, not for the United States Congress. International or national issues are not relevant," Dhillon, who is unopposed in the Republican Primary scheduled for June 3, said.
Nuclear tests deterred India 'punishing' Pakistan
Rediff.com24 Apr 2008The 1998 nuclear tests by India and Pakistan marked a watershed in the nuclear history and deterred India from 'punishing' Pakistan for Kargil and the 2001 Parliament attack.
US: Indian teen named Marshall Scholar
Rediff.com21 Apr 2008Would she plan a pre-emptive strike against Iran? No she wouldn't, said Sonia Sarkar, who a few hours later was to learn that she had made the grade, as one of 60 students nationwide chosen for the 2008 Marshall Scholarships, entitling her to a $30,000 annual scholarship.
Cup of black tea may help fight bio-terrorism
Rediff.com13 Mar 2008Anthrax, a potentially fatal human disease is caused by the bacterium Bacillus anthracis. A very serious and rapidly progressing form of the disease occurs when bacterial spores are inhaled making anthrax a potent threat when used as a biological warfare agent. The new study, conducted by an international team of researchers from Cardiff University and University of Maryland, has revealed how the humble cup of tea could well be an antidote to Anthrax.
Breast milk compound could fight cancer
Rediff.com26 Feb 2008A slight variation of lactoferrin, known as talactoferrin alfa, helps fight lung cancer, according to research by Dr Atul Varadhachary, president and chief operating officer of the Houston-based Agennix.
Indian Americans named to digital task force
Rediff.com20 Feb 2008Their assigned two-year mission is to develop a viable economic sustainability strategy to ensure that today's data will be available for further use, analysis and study.
Smoking causes sleep disturbances: Study
Rediff.com8 Feb 2008The research by Naresh M Punjabi of the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, has revealed that smokers are four times as likely as nonsmokers to report feeling tired after a nights sleep. The study, appearing in the February issue of CHEST, the reviewed journal of the American College of Chest Physicians, showed that smokers spend less time in deep sleep and more time in light sleep than non-smokers.
Which was the best stock market over the last year
Rediff.com31 Jan 2008When it comes to global investing, everyone discusses big markets like China and India. But there's money to be made in smaller markets, too.
LTTE is the most dangerous extremist outfit: FBI
Rediff.com11 Jan 2008The LTTE has 'quite a resume' as a terrorist group, which is credited with perfecting the use of suicide bombers, inventing suicide belts and pioneering the use of women in suicide attacks, the top investigating agency said.
Amy Winehouse arrested
Rediff.com19 Dec 2007The beleaguered singer, who has been in the news for drug use, rehabilitation treatment and cancelled performances, was arrested on Tuesday night for perverting the course of justice.
Give your adopted country your all: Kalam to NRIs
Rediff.com16 Oct 2007"Today, 23 million Indian reside abroad. Either, they are citizens of other countries or they are working there. So it is essential that whichever country you go, you make that country a winner," he said, and added, "That is your mission. I am sure the JSS Spiritual Mission in USA will definitely spread this mission."
Ex-president Kalam to celebrate birthday in US
Rediff.com11 Oct 2007Erstwhile Indian president A P J Abdul Kalam, will return to the United States for a second time in as many months, this time to celebrate his 76th birthday on October 15 by participating as chief guest in the JSS Spiritual Mission's anniversary celebrations in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Baltimore to host Indian art exhibition
Rediff.com12 Sep 2007It showcases contemporary Indian art works from well-known collections in the region and opened September 6.
Sikhs sore at turban checks
Rediff.com30 Aug 2007US authorities force community members to remove their turbans for security checks in the wake of a new federal policy
Indian Americans can be funny too
Rediff.com30 Jul 2007Meet the Indian-American comics spreading that funny feeling. A series of portraits.
American gets 15 yrs jail for supporting LeT
Rediff.com26 Jul 2007The sentencing was announced by US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Michael J Garcia on Wednesday.
It's gruelling, but CFA is increasingly popular
Rediff.com24 May 2007The number of Asians sitting for the West's benchmark qualification for financial market literacy has outstripped candidates from the US -- marking another milestone in the region's rapidly growing influence on global markets
Phelps misses out on record 8 golds
Rediff.com1 Apr 2007Michael Phelps broke fifth world record in a week to collect his seventh gold medal at the world championships.
GnanaDev wins AMA's Pride in Profession Award
Rediff.com1 Mar 2007"Dr GnanaDev's impact on the care of (patients) is immense," said San Bernardino County Medical Society President Dr Manmohan Nayyar, who nominated GnanaDev for the award.
2 Indians to conduct Ayurveda course in US
Rediff.com16 Feb 2007This is the first time that Ayurveda course will be provided in number of medical schools in form of a short course covering the important aspects of Ayurveda.
Shanghai rising!
Rediff.com12 Feb 2007China struggles to build a livable city inside a world-class business capital.
Saddam Hussein in Rajkot?
Rediff.com5 Jan 2007Tall and well-built, his face and hairstyle extremely similar to Saddam's, Amlani has always savoured every moment of his fame.
Indian experts to teach Ayurveda in US schools
Rediff.com4 Jan 2007In a bid to make alternative medicine more popular in the US, Indian experts may soon start teaching medical students about Ayurveda in some of America's best colleges.