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Four-legged cure for recession blues

Four-legged cure for recession blues

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

Mike H. Stewart breeds $12,000 dogs that can hunt and play.

A Shiva temple in Texas

A Shiva temple in Texas

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

The Sri Saumyakasi Shiva temple was inaugurated during weeklong festivities and ceremonies, presided over by Swami Tejomayananda, spiritual head of the Chinmaya Mission organization worldwide, before many devotees.

Puja spells boom for tour biz

Puja spells boom for tour biz

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

One year after Katrina, Jindal speaks out

One year after Katrina, Jindal speaks out

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

"We still have thousands of people out of their homes, living in trailers or in temporary shelters. And most importantly, we've got to get people back to work."

Jindal faces challenges ahead as Louisiana guv

Jindal faces challenges ahead as Louisiana guv

Rediff.com21 Oct 2007

Jindal faces significant challenges as the chief executive of Louisiana, a state which was devastated by hurricans Katrina and Rita.

Slumdog gets 4 Golden Globe noms

Slumdog gets 4 Golden Globe noms

Rediff.com12 Dec 2008

Slumdog Millionaire, which was orphaned a few months ago when distributor Warner Independent folded into the parent company, consolidated its Oscar nomination chances last week winning a slew of key awards and being nominated for four Golden Globes.

Washington Post wins four Pulitzers

Washington Post wins four Pulitzers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

This year, there was no Pulitzer awarded for drama.

Hillary Clinton changes tune on outsourcing

Hillary Clinton changes tune on outsourcing

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

Senator Hillary Clinton, front-runner for the Democratic presidential nomination, has apparently become a trifle defensive on the controversial issue of outsourcing

Thousands bid farewell to Martin Luther's widow

Thousands bid farewell to Martin Luther's widow

Rediff.com8 Feb 2006

The eulogy at the funeral did turn political at times.

Obama likely to assure PM on protecting Sikhs in US

Obama likely to assure PM on protecting Sikhs in US

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Barack Obama's spokesman Jay Carney said that the US president has no immediate plans to speak to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh regarding the horrific massacre of Sikh Americans Sunday at a gurdwara in Oak Creek, Wisconsin.

Amit Mistry wins Congressional science fellowship

Amit Mistry wins Congressional science fellowship

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Amit Mistry, an alumnus of Rice University, has been selected as the Materials Research Society/Optical Society of America Congressional Science and Engineering Fellow for 2008-2009.

How US official conned Indian workers

How US official conned Indian workers

Rediff.com14 Apr 2007

The workers have huge loans back home and live in abysmal conditions in the US.

Rita now Category 5 storm, 1.3 million evacuated

Rita now Category 5 storm, 1.3 million evacuated

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

Rita is expected to hit Texas on Saturday.

44 squadron of IAF named 'Flying Messiah'

44 squadron of IAF named 'Flying Messiah'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2005

Braving three minor hurricane storms en route, the aircraft carrying Indian relief landed at the Little Rock Air Force base in the US on September 13

Emmys for Everybody Loves Raymond again!

Emmys for Everybody Loves Raymond again!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2005

A look at the Emmy winners.

Sikh holy book retrieved from submerged Gurdwara

Sikh holy book retrieved from submerged Gurdwara

Rediff.com10 Sep 2005

The holy book was retrieved after an over 22-hour rescue operation by Sikh volunteers.

India hands over $5mn to US for Katrina victims

India hands over $5mn to US for Katrina victims

Rediff.com9 Sep 2005

India has handed over a cheque of $5 million to the United States for relief activities in areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Katrina: India to join relief efforts

Katrina: India to join relief efforts

Rediff.com7 Sep 2005

The IAF IL-76 aircraft carrying aid will be routed via Doha, Cairo, Lisbon and Boston to reach New Orleans on September 9, the IAF official said

Katrina: Violence halts evacuation

Katrina: Violence halts evacuation

Rediff.com2 Sep 2005

Gotta jet to work? Take your kid along

Gotta jet to work? Take your kid along

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

These days, it's easier than ever to take the family along on business trips.

Clinton wins West Virginia primary

Clinton wins West Virginia primary

Rediff.com14 May 2008

The victorious Clinton reminded her supporters and the party leadership that she is not giving up the challenge to the party nomination and that she does not subscribe to the notion that the voters of Michigan and Florida -- who have been disqualified -- can be left out.

NASA report had warned of faulty foam application

NASA report had warned of faulty foam application

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

A NASA internal report had warned of deficiencies in the way insulating foam was being applied to sections of the fuel tank, to be used on the shuttle Discovery's current mission.

Atwal climbs to 17th place

Atwal climbs to 17th place

Rediff.com24 Jul 2005

Arjun Atwal came up with a five-under 65 that rocketed him to tied 17th position at the US Bank Championships of Milwaukee.

Best Indian cities to get a job

Best Indian cities to get a job

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

The job market in India is hot. But some regions are doing better than others.

Indian workers in US demand CBI probe

Indian workers in US demand CBI probe

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Indian workers protesting against 'slave-like treatment' at a Mississippi shipyard met Indian envoy Ronen Sen and demanded a CBI probe. They also claimed that recruiters were indulging in alleged human trafficking and abusing workers, under H2B visa programme. Sen said the workers cannot breach established diplomatic protocol by directly interceding with such agencies like the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Immigration and Customs Services or the Department of Justice.

Petrovic claims maiden PGA Tour win

Petrovic claims maiden PGA Tour win

Rediff.com2 May 2005

Tim Petrovic beat James Driscoll on the first hole of a sudden-death playoff to claim his maiden PGA Tour victory at the $5.5 million Zurich Classic at New Orleans.

Atwal shares lead after 1st round

Atwal shares lead after 1st round

Rediff.com29 Apr 2005

Arjun Atwal returned with a seven-under 65 to share the top position after the opening round in Louisiana

18 million obese adults in China: Study

18 million obese adults in China: Study

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

The figures are extrapolated from an in-depth survey of nearly 19,000 people aged 35 to 74, randomly selected from 20 rural and urban areas in China.

O'Neal leads Heat to victory

O'Neal leads Heat to victory

Rediff.com30 Mar 2005

Shaquille O'Neal notched 28 points and Dwyane Wade added 27 as the Miami Heat scorched the Toronto Raptors 103-91.

Miami Heat destroy Nets

Miami Heat destroy Nets

Rediff.com13 Mar 2005

Eddie Jones registered 18 points as the Miami Heat overcame a sluggish start to defeat the New Jersey Nets 90-65.

Duncan's buzzer-beater lifts Spurs over Cavs

Duncan's buzzer-beater lifts Spurs over Cavs

Rediff.com1 Mar 2005

Tim Duncan hit a 19-foot jumper just before time expired to give the San Antonio Spurs a dramatic 94-92 win over the Cavaliers.

O'Neal leads Pacers to win over Heat

O'Neal leads Pacers to win over Heat

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

Jermaine O'Neal scored all three of his team's overtime baskets, including the winning jumper with 11 seconds to go, to lift the Indiana Pacers to a 93-91 victory over the Miami Heat.

'Comments' could cost Republicans valuable votes

'Comments' could cost Republicans valuable votes

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

This summer, Bush spoke at the convention of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People for the first time in his presidency. The crowd cheered when he said many blacks do not trust Republicans.

Knicks end losing streak

Knicks end losing streak

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

New York Knicks snapped a seven-game losing skid with a 99-96 triumph over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

James inspires Cavs to victory

James inspires Cavs to victory

Rediff.com20 Jan 2005

LeBron James became the youngest player in NBA history to achieve the triple-double triple as the Cleveland Cavaliers eased past the Trail Blazers 107-101.

Black vote costs Bobby dear

Black vote costs Bobby dear

Rediff.com16 Nov 2003