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5 Indian-Americans awarded 2020 Guggenheim fellowship

5 Indian-Americans awarded 2020 Guggenheim fellowship

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

Pradeep Sharma, mechanical engineer at the University of Houston, Kavita Ramanan, professor of Applied Mathematics at Brown University, Dilip Da Cunha, architect, planner and teacher at Harvard University and Columbia University, Mukul Sharma, professor of Earth Sciences at Dartmouth College, and Tahera Qutbuddin, professor of Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies at the University of Chicago, have been awarded the 2020 Guggenheim fellowships.

How the India-US social work exchange prog helps students

How the India-US social work exchange prog helps students

Rediff.com4 Jan 2012

Social work students from India and the University of Chicago are using a new international exchange programme to learn about each other's cultures and how organisations in both the countries confront poverty and economic disadvantages.

Vande Bharat Mission to be expanded to central Asia, Europe

Vande Bharat Mission to be expanded to central Asia, Europe

Rediff.com8 May 2020

They said stranded Indians in central Asia as well as in various European countries will be brought back home in the second phase of evacuation beginning May 15.

US-India green corridor will ease international travel

US-India green corridor will ease international travel

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Travel bubbles, also called travel bridges or green corridors, do away with the waiting period for travellers from certain countries. They are reciprocal in nature, meaning flyers from both countries will enjoy similar benefits.

US restricts Air India's Vande Bharat flights due to 'unfair practices'

US restricts Air India's Vande Bharat flights due to 'unfair practices'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The United States has described as "discriminatory and restrictive" the Indian government not allowing American carriers operate chartered flights on Indo-US routes even though Air India was doing so under the Vande Bharat Mission.

Champions Trophy: Famous Pakistan fan turns India supporter

Champions Trophy: Famous Pakistan fan turns India supporter

Rediff.com30 May 2017

With the gradual decline in Pakistan's performance, the Karachi-born Mohammad Bashir has shifted allegiance to the 'formidable' Indian team ahead of the marquee ICC Champions Trophy clash later this week.

After initial burst of activity govt has retreated into a shell: Rajan

After initial burst of activity govt has retreated into a shell: Rajan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Terming the 23.9 per cent fall in economic growth in the June quarter alarming, former Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan has said bureaucracy should come out of complacency and take meaningful action. The current crisis requires a more thoughtful and active government, he said, adding, "Unfortunately, after an initial burst of activity, it seems to have retreated into a shell."

Now, US TV station calls Hindu deities 'weird'

Now, US TV station calls Hindu deities 'weird'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2012

The commentary on an ice hockey match published on NBC Chicago website yesterday titled 'Why a 3-1 Blackhawks Loss Isn't So Bad', detailing Nashville Predators beating Chicago Blackhawks 3-1, said Predators were "swallowing up space like some weird Hindu god".

Wasn't just a flu, US was attacked: Trump on COVID-19

Wasn't just a flu, US was attacked: Trump on COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

'We built it in the last three years and then one day, they came and they said you have to close it'

Hotter weather affects survival of coronavirus on surfaces

Hotter weather affects survival of coronavirus on surfaces

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The researchers said the growth rate of COVID-19 is weakly linked to the outdoor weather, adding that the chances of the survival of the virus "increases roughly by five times under a humid condition as compared to a dry condition."

Trump, Biden to face off in first presidential debate on Sep 29

Trump, Biden to face off in first presidential debate on Sep 29

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Dubbed as the "Super Bowl of American Democracy", Trump, 74, and Biden, 77, would respond to questions on their track record, the Supreme Court, economy, race and violence in cities and integrity of the elections at the Case Western Reserve University and Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio -- a key battleground state.

Why Jay Kannaiyan quit his job, sold his house and hit the road

Why Jay Kannaiyan quit his job, sold his house and hit the road

Rediff.com26 Feb 2014

He's already seen 33 countries!

Why US should invest in India's power sector

Why US should invest in India's power sector

Rediff.com20 Sep 2011

Shinde said the average plant load factor of Indian generation units improved to 77.5 per cent during 2009-10 from 73.6 per cent in 2006.

Anand Sharma calls for greater US investment

Anand Sharma calls for greater US investment

Rediff.com21 Sep 2011

Sharma said India was poised to grow at 8.5-9 per cent with its investor and FDI-friendly regime.

Ali's 'What's My Name?' opponent Terrell dies at 75

Ali's 'What's My Name?' opponent Terrell dies at 75

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Former heavyweight boxing champion Ernie Terrell, best known for his punishing loss to Muhammad Ali in the famed "What's My Name?" fight in 1967, has died at the age of 75, the Chicago Sun-Times reported on Wednesday.

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

Conflict case: CoA note defends Dravid with 'Raghuram Rajan example'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

'The CoA feels that if David has declared and is not taking remuneration from India Cements, he is not in conflict'

'I was gangraped at the age of 24'

'I was gangraped at the age of 24'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Celebrity hairstylist Sapna Bhavnani, now 44, said it took her two decades to break her silence about that fateful night.

Osaka 'a Jesse Owens of Japan' for racial injustice stand

Osaka 'a Jesse Owens of Japan' for racial injustice stand

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Osaka's focus has been on racial injustice over the last few months, the 23-year-old has long been a symbol for change in Japan.

Coronavirus stokes fears of Tokyo Olympics cancellation

Coronavirus stokes fears of Tokyo Olympics cancellation

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

Marathoners are spending the precious few moments of downtime before Saturday's competition focused on strategy and rest, and do not fear Olympic cancellation

What India can expect under Joe Biden-Kamala Harris

What India can expect under Joe Biden-Kamala Harris

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

'There will be very strong interest in cooperating with India under any future American administration, but on the margins India will need to be careful not to tip its hand regarding the election.'

Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Not Federer, not Ronaldo. Who is the highest-paid athlete of all time?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

The 54-year-old has a whopping $1.7 billion in the bank, thanks to his long time endorsement relationships with Beverage company Gatorade, clothing brand Hanes, American Sportswear giant Nike and playing card manufacturer Upper Deck.

PM welcomes Trump, says 'Ab ki baar, Trump Sarkar'

PM welcomes Trump, says 'Ab ki baar, Trump Sarkar'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

Addressing over 50,000 Indian-Americans at the NRG stadium, Modi said it was honour and privilege for him to welcome Trump in this magnificent stadium and magnificent gathering.

Gavaskar bats for life; raises funds for child heart surgeries

Gavaskar bats for life; raises funds for child heart surgeries

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

India's batting legend Sunil Gavaskar launched his new innings with a triple double century to support over 600 lifesaving heart surgeries for underprivileged children in India.

Indian-American millionaire jailed for 2 years over medical fraud

Indian-American millionaire jailed for 2 years over medical fraud

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Raghuveer Nayak, an Indian-American multi-millionaire, was sentenced to two years in prison and fined $500,000 in a decade-long medical scam by a federal judge in Chicago on Monday.

Top 20: World's best paid MBA schools

Top 20: World's best paid MBA schools

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

The top 10 are from the United States of America.

Award winning architectural wonders

Award winning architectural wonders

Rediff.com3 Dec 2012

The Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design honour buildings for new architecture, landscape architecture, interiors and urban planning.

How India should react to Headley's testimony

How India should react to Headley's testimony

Rediff.com27 May 2011

Senior analyst B Raman on how India should react to 26/11 accused David Headley's testimony in co-accused Tahawwur Hussain Rana's ongoing trial in a Chicago court.

Now, a movie on Barack-Michelle romance

Now, a movie on Barack-Michelle romance

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Southside with You will focus on the couple's romance, particularly the summer 1989 afternoon when he wooed her into a first date across Chicago's South Side, reported Deadline.

US court rejects 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana's bail plea

US court rejects 26/11 plotter Tahawwur Rana's bail plea

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Describing Rana as a flight risk, the US government opposed his release on bail, arguing that if he were to flee to Canada, he may escape the possibility of a death sentence in India.

Coronavirus may have mutated, potentially evolving: Study

Coronavirus may have mutated, potentially evolving: Study

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

'Wearing masks, washing our hands, all those things are barriers to transmissibility, or contagion, but as the virus becomes more contagious it statistically is better at getting around those barriers'

Before Michelle, Barack proposed to another woman: Book

Before Michelle, Barack proposed to another woman: Book

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The book shares the story of the woman Sheila Miyoshi Jager, Obama's love interest.

Gunman kills 2, himself at gaming event in Florida

Gunman kills 2, himself at gaming event in Florida

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Nine other people were wounded by gunfire and all were in stable condition Sunday evening after being taken to hospitals.

United CEO apologises for forcible removal of passenger

United CEO apologises for forcible removal of passenger

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

The US Transportation Department has said it would review the airline's actions.

London Marathon: Kipchoge suffers rare defeat

London Marathon: Kipchoge suffers rare defeat

Rediff.com4 Oct 2020

Ethiopian Shura Kitata won a thrilling London Marathon as a stunned world record holder Eliud Kipchoge faded late in the race

Challenges that Dinesh Khara, the new SBI chief faces

Challenges that Dinesh Khara, the new SBI chief faces

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Relations with the government, the bank's majority owner, are a tricky issue for all SBI chiefs, and, like all his predecessors, Khara will be closely watched for his equations with the finance ministry representative on the SBI board.

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Kanye West: Rapper who could be US president?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Hip hop artist-producer Kanye West took to Twitter on Saturday to announce he would be running for president of the United States, in the elections slated to take place in November.

Brit women ugly, says Burger King CEO

Brit women ugly, says Burger King CEO

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

The food is terrible and the women are not very attractive, said Bernardo Hees.

World needs to unite on fighting terror: Modi at UNGA

World needs to unite on fighting terror: Modi at UNGA

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

The prime minister lamented on the lack of unanimity amongst the member states on the issue of terrorism, saying it dents those very principles, that are the basis for the creation of the United Nations.

Sonakshi Sinha's FUN Thailand holiday

Sonakshi Sinha's FUN Thailand holiday

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Sonakshi Sinha takes us on a trip to Thailand.

US nearly runs out of COVID-19 medical supplies: Reports

US nearly runs out of COVID-19 medical supplies: Reports

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

According to a report in the Daily quoting a senior administration official, there was a "tiny slice" of personal protective equipment left over.