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Indian American beauty queen gets ugly, racist tweets

Indian American beauty queen gets ugly, racist tweets

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Racist remarks have flooded Twitter after a contestant of Indian descent was crowned Miss America 2014.

Chhetri becomes the first Indian to join MLS

Chhetri becomes the first Indian to join MLS

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

Sunil Chhetri on Friday became the first Indian footballer to join the United States Major League Soccer after he signed a formal contract with MLS side Kansas City Wizards at the club headquarters.

First Look: Chhetri to play against Man United

First Look: Chhetri to play against Man United

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Sunil Chhetri has been knocking on the doors of global football for a while now. The Indian striker, who has impressed one and all with his abilities, was offered a trial stint with Coventry City, which is a second division English club.

US economy is going in the right direction: Obama

US economy is going in the right direction: Obama

Rediff.com9 Jul 2010

A year-and-a-half ago, he said, the American economy was shrinking by six per cent a year and now it is growing.

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.

Chhetri still awaiting clearance from MLS

Chhetri still awaiting clearance from MLS

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Sunil Chhetri did not play in Kansas City Wizards' second Major League Soccer match against Colorado Rapids but the Indian striker is expected to take the field in his side's qualification game for Lamar Hunt US Open Cup against the same opponents on Tuesday.

Indian-American Sikh doctor gets death threats

Indian-American Sikh doctor gets death threats

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Amandeep Singh, a general internist at Monroe Hospital in Indiana, recently received the death threat through a text message on his cell phone by the unknown individual who claimed to have murdered the number's previous owner, community leaders said.

Chhetri fashions an easy win for Wizards

Chhetri fashions an easy win for Wizards

Rediff.com4 Apr 2010

Indian striker Sunil Chhetri continued to sparkle for Kansas City Wizards, scoring a hat-trick in the Major League Soccer team's 5-0 win over the University of Evansville in a friendly match at St Louis, United States.

US: dead after small plane crashes building near Wichita airport

US: dead after small plane crashes building near Wichita airport

Rediff.com31 Oct 2014

Four people were killed on Thursday when a small plane lost power after takeoff and crashed into a building at an airport in Kansas.

Indian American girl wins Spelling Bee

Indian American girl wins Spelling Bee

Rediff.com29 May 2009

In her fourth appearance at the annual spelling marathon, a supremely-confident Kavya Shivashankar, 13, of Olathe, Kansas, breezed through to win the 82nd Scripps National Spelling Bee competition.

Indian American girl wins Spelling Bee

Indian American girl wins Spelling Bee

Rediff.com29 May 2009

The Indian American kid was declared the Spelling Bee champion after she correctly spelled 'laodicean' at the end of the grilling championship finals, which included 11 students from all across the country, seven of whom happened to be Indian-Americans.

GM to restore 2,400 jobs in US

GM to restore 2,400 jobs in US

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Currently, the company employs about 219,000 people worldwide.

Ganpati@Home: From Behrampur to Borivali

Ganpati@Home: From Behrampur to Borivali

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

We showcase some of our readers' photos of Lord Ganesha.

Ganpati@Home: From Mohali to Marathwada

Ganpati@Home: From Mohali to Marathwada

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Rediff readers sent us photos of the beloved Ganesha.

Opposites DON'T attract when it comes to love: Study

Opposites DON'T attract when it comes to love: Study

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

People in relationships do not change each other over time, say researchers.

Buy a car, get an AK-47 free!

Buy a car, get an AK-47 free!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2009

Mark Muller, the owner of Max Motors near Kansas City that boasts the slogan 'God, Guns, Guts, and American Pick-Up Trucks', says that he had been overwhelmed by the response.

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

In photos: When 25 American Governors visited India's Ambassador

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Inside the governors' reception hosted by Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Sarna -- a first in more than 15 years.

35 qualify for Scripps National Spelling Bee

35 qualify for Scripps National Spelling Bee

Rediff.com22 May 2009

35 qualify for Scripps National Spelling Bee

Obama or Hillary? Indian  legislators divided

Obama or Hillary? Indian legislators divided

Rediff.com28 Feb 2008

State legislators of Indian-origin in the United States appeared to be divided in their support either for Senator Hillary Clinton or Senator Barack Obama -- both of whom are engaged in a bitter fight for Democratic nomination for the 2009 presidential election.

US Primaries: Obama wins in 13 states

US Primaries: Obama wins in 13 states

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

However, Obama fell behind in the number of delegates who would support his candidature in the Republican National Convention. In all, he has 653 delegates as compared to 668 with Hillary.

Poor call centre service: Indians angered too

Poor call centre service: Indians angered too

Rediff.com30 Apr 2009

With better-paid, better-trained operators working for foreign call centers, Indian consumers are often frustrated by the service they get

Every attack on an Indian in US is not a hate crime: Sushma

Every attack on an Indian in US is not a hate crime: Sushma

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

The external affairs minister said that the government was aware of each and every death of Indians abroad and had all the figures.

Who's who in 90210

Who's who in 90210

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

From the Midwest newbie to the mean girl and the high school hottie, we break down the show's key characters.

Shillong's Guinness nod

Shillong's Guinness nod

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

The city strummed its way into the Guinness Book of World Record on October 26 for the largest guitar ensemble.

Beware! Global wheat stock is just vanishing

Beware! Global wheat stock is just vanishing

Rediff.com18 Apr 2008

Wheat is among the planet's most important food crops, but it has a natural enemy that can turn the crop into a black tangle of broken stems. Cornell University hopes a new $26.8 million grant can help them combat the emergence of deadly new strains of rust disease and help avert a pandemic that could produce catastrophic wheat crop losses worldwide.

Assuming your wife is bad with money can ruin your marriage

Assuming your wife is bad with money can ruin your marriage

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

For husbands, a wife who they see as a spender is the highest contributor to financial conflict. For wives, a husband who sees them as a spender is the highest contributor to financial conflict.

Food business, buys on VVF's radar

Food business, buys on VVF's radar

Rediff.com26 Feb 2007

Personal care products maker VVF is looking at diversification into the food business. The Rs 675 crore (Rs 6.75 billion) company is currently eyeing buyouts in India.

What does Obama carry in his pocket? A Hanuman figurine!

What does Obama carry in his pocket? A Hanuman figurine!

Rediff.com16 Jan 2016

A statuette of Lord Hanuman is among few items that United States President Barack Obama always carries in his pocket and seeks inspiration from whenever he feels tired or discouraged.

Zlatan shines on debut as Galaxy battle back to beat LAFC

Zlatan shines on debut as Galaxy battle back to beat LAFC

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice on his LA Galaxy debut, including a winner in stoppage time, as his new team battled back from three goals down to defeat the upstart LAFC 4-3 in a thrilling match on Saturday.

Indian techie, 7-year-old son found dead at New Jersey home

Indian techie, 7-year-old son found dead at New Jersey home

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

The bodies were discovered by N Hanumantha Rao, Sasikala's husband who is also a software professional, on Thursday evening after he returned from work.

'GMAT is important in an MBA admission'

'GMAT is important in an MBA admission'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

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

The power of positive thinking

The power of positive thinking

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Business leaders have always flocked to self-help books and gurus that focus on getting the most out of your career and your life, but since Oprah plugged Rhonda Byrne's The Secret the business of positive thinking is booming.

Happy Birthday Sunil Chhetri! 6 reasons why he is a star striker

Happy Birthday Sunil Chhetri! 6 reasons why he is a star striker

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

As Chhetri celebrates his 31st birthday today, here is a look at what makes him stand out.

Dr Kausik Si named Searle Scholar

Dr Kausik Si named Searle Scholar

Rediff.com14 May 2006

'India has too much to offer the US now'

'India has too much to offer the US now'

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

'It won't be an overnight transformation, but being on the right track really matters. Especially if it puts an end to the petty bickering that went on through the Cold War and its immediate aftermath.'

All you need to know about the man who beat Bolt

All you need to know about the man who beat Bolt

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Factbox on American Justin Gatlin who won the 100 metres gold at the World Athletics Championships on Saturday at the age of 35.

First Look: Celebrating Jamnashtami

First Look: Celebrating Jamnashtami

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

First Look: Celebrating Jamnashtami

Cycles of globalisation

Cycles of globalisation

Rediff.com28 Aug 2006

Two Indian-Americans on Bush's advisory panel

Two Indian-Americans on Bush's advisory panel

Rediff.com28 May 2004

Dr Akshay Desai from Florida and Joseph Melookaran from Kansas have been chosen by Bush as Commissioners to the President's Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Gatlin's masseur denies offense

Gatlin's masseur denies offense

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Justin Gatlin's coach accused that the masseur applied a mysterious cream to the sprinter on the day he failed a doping test.

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