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Tahawwur Rana sentenced to 14 years in jail

Tahawwur Rana sentenced to 14 years in jail

Rediff.com17 Jan 2013

Tahawwur Rana, an accomplice of convicted terrorist David Headley, was on Thursday sentenced to 14 years in jail followed by five years of supervised release by a United States court for providing material support to Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Tayiba and for backing a plot to strike a Danish newspaper.

Olympic gymnast gets engaged after a sweet proposal!

Olympic gymnast gets engaged after a sweet proposal!

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Olympic gold-medalist gymnast Shawn Johnson got engaged to Andrew East.

Elderly Sikh-American latest victim of hate crime in US; abuser calls him 'bin Laden'

Elderly Sikh-American latest victim of hate crime in US; abuser calls him 'bin Laden'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

An elderly Sikh-American man was brutally injured and called "terrorist" and "Bin Laden" in an apparent hate crime case in Chicago, just days before the US commemorates the anniversary of the September 11 attacks.

The Obamas return to the White House

The Obamas return to the White House

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle and their two daughters Malia and Sasha have arrived at the White House from his home town of Chicago, a day after his historic re-election.

Apollo clinics go global

Apollo clinics go global

Rediff.com12 Mar 2005

Congressman Ryan is a decent man: Obama

Congressman Ryan is a decent man: Obama

Rediff.com13 Aug 2012

United States President Barack Obama on Monday welcomed Wisconsin Congressman Paul Ryan to the presidential race but added that he fundamentally disagrees with his vision, which, if implemented, would take the nation backward. "Just last morning, my opponent chose his running mate, the ideological leader of the Republicans in Congress Mr Paul Ryan. I want to congratulate Congressman Ryan," Obama said at a campaign event in Chicago.

NBA: Heat win ninth straight, tighten grip on East

NBA: Heat win ninth straight, tighten grip on East

Rediff.com22 Feb 2013

The Miami Heat tightened their grip on the Eastern Conference by routing the Chicago Bulls 86-67 on Thursday.

Caparo plans new plants in MP

Caparo plans new plants in MP

Rediff.com27 Sep 2005

After signing a MoU with NRI industrialist Lord Swraj Paul's Caparo group for setting up new manufacturing facilities in Madhya Pradesh at an estimated cost of Rs 80 crore.

Walmart workers threaten strike across US on Nov 23

Walmart workers threaten strike across US on Nov 23

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

According to news reports, workers held walkouts and marches in cities across the US, including those in Dallas, San Diego, Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington DC, Sacramento and even at its headquarters in Arkansas.

AWESOME photographs of the month: November

AWESOME photographs of the month: November

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Here are some of the best photos from around the world in the month gone by...

All set for Trump to address desis in New Jersey

All set for Trump to address desis in New Jersey

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

This is the first time a Presidential candidate is addressing the Hindu community, that too days before the election.

'Wherever Mukesh puts up a plant, I put up a school'

'Wherever Mukesh puts up a plant, I put up a school'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

'I sat down and asked them what they would want in their new school. One student said a football field, another one asked for computers. One little girl came and sat next to me and said, "A separate toilet for the girls." I think these small things make a huge difference in the future of education in India,' Nita Ambani tells Aseem Chhabra/Rediff.com

'US will bring to justice other six charged in 26/11'

'US will bring to justice other six charged in 26/11'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The United States has said it will continue to bring to justice the other six people named in Mumbai terror attacks case, including Lashkar-e-Tayiba leaders.

Only 35 years? 'David Headley has no right to live'

Only 35 years? 'David Headley has no right to live'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

As David Headley appeared before the court for his sentence hearing, American victims of the Mumbai terror attack said it would be an outrage if he was let off with just a 35 year imprisonment for his involvement in the massacre of 2008.

'Hey ISIS, you suck': America's 'Actual Muslims' launch billboard campaign

'Hey ISIS, you suck': America's 'Actual Muslims' launch billboard campaign

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Through this campaign, Muslims are trying to stop people from conflating the terrorist group with Islam.

A look at world's top 10 cities

A look at world's top 10 cities

Rediff.com29 Jun 2012

The Global Cities Index measures global engagement of cities across five dimensions: business activity, human capital, information exchange, cultural experience, and political engagement.

Madhuri Dixit joins Shah Rukh's SLAM tour

Madhuri Dixit joins Shah Rukh's SLAM tour

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The actress was especially requested by Shah Rukh Khan himself.

Swamy fires fresh salvo; asks PM to sack Rajan immediately

Swamy fires fresh salvo; asks PM to sack Rajan immediately

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Rajan, Swamy alleged, is a member of US dominated Group of 30.

IT sector cheers Obama re-election

IT sector cheers Obama re-election

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Industry players, analysts and Nasscom do not see any negative implication on the industry.

Dead Indian-American lottery winner's wife demands justice

Dead Indian-American lottery winner's wife demands justice

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The distraught wife of a $1 million lottery winner, who died of cyanide poisoning, has demanded that the truth behind her husband's mysterious death should be brought out soon, as the authorities in Chicago prepared to exhume the body of the Indian-American businessman.

Photo: Aamir Khan meets Shahid Afridi in Mecca

Photo: Aamir Khan meets Shahid Afridi in Mecca

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The stars met up during a prayer meet in Mecca.

Eating an early breakfast helps manage diabetes better

Eating an early breakfast helps manage diabetes better

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

If you do so, you're less likely to have a higher BMI.

Phantom vs Phantom on screen, stage

Phantom vs Phantom on screen, stage

Rediff.com21 Jan 2005

More direct AI flights to US

More direct AI flights to US

Rediff.com3 Sep 2005

Air-India is planning to operate direct flights from Southern India to New York and Chicago, via Frankfurt and Paris, to boost the west bound traffic from the region, a senior AI official has said.

FAA downgrade puts Jet into tailspin

FAA downgrade puts Jet into tailspin

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

United, American snap code share deals, in compliance with US regulator's ruling

Former Boston Marathon champ Grigoryeva banned for doping

Former Boston Marathon champ Grigoryeva banned for doping

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Former Boston Marathon winner Lidiya Grigoryeva has been banned for 2 1/2 years for doping.

Indian techie convicted of groping woman during flight

Indian techie convicted of groping woman during flight

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

An Indian software consultant, on a work visa in the United States, was convicted by a Chicago court on Thursday of groping a woman while they were seated next to each other aboard an airplane.

Pak was humiliated at the NATO summit: Qureshi

Pak was humiliated at the NATO summit: Qureshi

Rediff.com23 May 2012

Former Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said Pakistan was humiliated at the NATO Summit in Chicago because of President Asif Ali Zardari's "zero credibility".

Cameron basks in Chelsea's Champions League triumph

Cameron basks in Chelsea's Champions League triumph

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Prime Minister David Cameron savoured Chelsea's win over German club Bayern Munich in the Champions League final on Sunday after watching the deciding penalty shootout with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at a summit in the United States.

US troops told to BEHAVE at upcoming NATO summit

US troops told to BEHAVE at upcoming NATO summit

Rediff.com14 May 2012

No alcohol, no prostitutes. This is the stern message the head of the United States Northern Command has sent to his troops supporting the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organisation summit in Chicago, the hometown of President Barack Obama.

Elton John's Me is what a memoir should be

Elton John's Me is what a memoir should be

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

The long-awaited book is frank, funny, self-lacerating and full of gossip worthy anecdotes. What else could we ask of the Rocketman?

Rajan slams govt inaction on high profile banking fraudsters

Rajan slams govt inaction on high profile banking fraudsters

Rediff.com11 Sep 2018

Rajan said it is hard to offer an objective self-assessment but the RBI should probably have raised more flags about the quality of lending in the early days of banking exuberance.

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.

Dreams come true: IIT-Kharagpur alumni fund scholarships

Dreams come true: IIT-Kharagpur alumni fund scholarships

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

14 students at IIT Kharagpur have been awarded scholarships.

Narendra Modi announces yatra ahead of Gujarat polls

Narendra Modi announces yatra ahead of Gujarat polls

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has decided to embark on a month-long yatra from September 11 in poll-bound Gujarat, which will cover major parts of the state.

Check out the interesting videos of this week!

Check out the interesting videos of this week!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2012

Check out the interesting videos of this week!

India seeks extradition of estranged wife of Headley

India seeks extradition of estranged wife of Headley

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

India has asked Morocco to extradite the estranged wife of David Coleman Headley, the alleged mastermind of November 2008 Mumbai terror attack, as she is believed to have information and answers to key questions related to the incident.

After exchanges, Jignesh Shah, now, wants to become a job creator

After exchanges, Jignesh Shah, now, wants to become a job creator

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

Shah wants to focus this time on a mentoring role and help youngsters with innovative ideas live their entrepreneurship dreams by providing them a platform for "institutionalisation, globalisation and scaling up" of their ventures.

World's 15 stunning buildings

World's 15 stunning buildings

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

Burj Khalifa is currently the tallest structure in the world, at a height of 829.84 metres (2,723 ft).