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Explained: Does Iowa matter in the race to the White House?

Explained: Does Iowa matter in the race to the White House?

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

All this caucus talk and the US elections itself has left you confused, don't worry, we're here to help.

Rumours of US Vice Prez Biden joining race to White House grow louder

Rumours of US Vice Prez Biden joining race to White House grow louder

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

An American lawmaker has said that Vice President Joe Biden will run for presidency, even as the White House remained tight lipped about it except for saying that an announcement on the decision is coming soon.

Gun control and e-mails: Highlights from US Democratic debate

Gun control and e-mails: Highlights from US Democratic debate

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Rediff.com tries to recap the debate and presents the highlights from the event.

US Presidential Polls: Hillary braces for Wednesday's Democrat showdown

US Presidential Polls: Hillary braces for Wednesday's Democrat showdown

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Democratic front-runner Hillary Clinton will face her first major political test on Wednesday when she shares the stage with four other aspirants at the party's inaugural debate of the 2016 presidential campaign.

We need a doer not a talker in White House, says Bobby Jindal @ 1st GOP debate

We need a doer not a talker in White House, says Bobby Jindal @ 1st GOP debate

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Louisiana Governor Piyush 'Bobby' Jindal may not have been among the top 10 Republican presidential hopefuls at the first GOP primary debate in Cleveland, Ohio. But he sure did make a strong pitch for his candidature, ripping apart President Barack Obama and forcefully putting across his thoughts on contentious issues like immigration and foreign policy.

Buffett celebrates 50th year at Berkshire, faces tough questions

Buffett celebrates 50th year at Berkshire, faces tough questions

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Buffett gave no hints about who would succeed him and defended ties with Brazil's 3G Capital during the annual meeting

This 29-year-old US woman chose to DIE

This 29-year-old US woman chose to DIE

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

"Goodbye to all my dear friends and family that I love. Today is the day I have chosen to pass away with dignity in the face of my terminal illness, this terrible brain cancer that has taken so much from me ... but would have taken so much more. "The world is a beautiful place, travel has been my greatest teacher, my close friends and folks are the greatest givers. I even have a ring of support around my bed as I type. Goodbye world. Spread good energy. Pay it forward!" This was 29-year-old terminal cancer sufferer Brittany Maynard's final message before she took medication to end her life under Oregon's "Death with Dignity Act".

'Red Austin knew more about the Constitution than most Indians'

'Red Austin knew more about the Constitution than most Indians'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Friends and colleagues pay rich tributes to the "charming, approachable, and very accessible" Indian Constitution scholar Granville 'Red' Austin.

7 common diet and weight loss myths busted

7 common diet and weight loss myths busted

Rediff.com19 Jun 2014

Vegetarian diets do not contain enough protein! Late night snacking makes you fat! Are these facts or just silly myths handed down to us?

Will this Indian-American teen be the next Miss America?

Will this Indian-American teen be the next Miss America?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Lucy Marion Edwards, crowned Miss Vermont 2014 recently, will represent the state in the Miss America contest in Atlantic City, New Jersey, September 14.

How these two Harvard professors made India their second home

How these two Harvard professors made India their second home

Rediff.com21 Feb 2014

Lloyd and Sussane Rudolph -- two University of Chicago professors who started studying Indian politics in the 1950s, have been named the winners of the Padma Bhushan Award.

Padma honour for American professors Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph

Padma honour for American professors Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Two Americans are among the five people from the United States who have been selected for India's prestigious Padma awards this year for their contributions in different fields.

Review: Captain Phillips is gripping

Review: Captain Phillips is gripping

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

Captain Phillips is good entertainment that, thankfully, has its brain intact.

All decks cleared for Srinivasan's bid to a top US court

All decks cleared for Srinivasan's bid to a top US court

Rediff.com17 May 2013

The US Senate judiciary committee's unanimous approval to Srikanth 'Sri' Srinivasan's nomination has ensured his confirmation by Senate to be a slam dunk; and seat on influential DC Appeals Court could be catalyst toward the Indian American judge's Supreme Court nomination, reports Aziz Haniffa.

US gets 50,000 H-1B petitions' packages on 1st day

US gets 50,000 H-1B petitions' packages on 1st day

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, officially, has not come out on the number of H-1B applications received by it since April 1 when it started accepting petitions for it for the fiscal 2014 beginning October 1, 2013.

US starts receiving applications for H-1B visas

US starts receiving applications for H-1B visas

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Officials said the Citizenship and Immigration Services would not issue daily update on number of applications received, but will make an announcement when the cap is reached.

Romney defeated in two key states with close personal ties

Romney defeated in two key states with close personal ties

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Mitt Romney failed to win both the state of his birth, Michigan, and the state where he lives and served as governor, Massachusetts.

Romney defeated in two key states with close personal ties

Romney defeated in two key states with close personal ties

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Mitt Romney failed to win both the state of his birth, Michigan, and the state where he lives and served as governor, Massachusetts.

Obama has won the battle, but the real war lies ahead

Obama has won the battle, but the real war lies ahead

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Ohio once again proved decisive when it came to the final result of the US presidential poll. Rediff.com's Bikash Mohapatra reports from the state that swung the election Obama's way

US Justice Dept urged to track hate crimes against Sikhs

US Justice Dept urged to track hate crimes against Sikhs

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

In the aftermath of the worst massacre of Sikhs in the history of the United States, when on August 5, 19 influential US Senators, led by California Democrat Senator Dianne Feinstein, have written to US Attorney General Eric Holder, urging the Justice Department to track hate crimes against Sikhs.

Best photographs from the last 24 hours

Best photographs from the last 24 hours

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Best photographs from the last 24 hours

Romney takes Ohio, 4 other states on Super Tuesday

Romney takes Ohio, 4 other states on Super Tuesday

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum, with three wins each in their kitty, were running almost neck to neck in Ohio on "Super Tuesday" wherein 10 States went into Republican presidential primary.

9/11: Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names

9/11: Good men must die, but death cannot kill their names

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Silence replaced the laughter at Rajesh Mirpuri's home when 9/11 took him a week before his birthday, finds George Joseph

Top 12: World's best hotel swimming pools!

Top 12: World's best hotel swimming pools!

Rediff.com26 May 2011

So you're a water baby? Here are 12 of the best hotel swimming in the world!

Can corrupt India handle nuclear safety?

Can corrupt India handle nuclear safety?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

From the resurrected cash-for-votes scandal to a rigged process favouring four foreign vendors -- and from new safety concerns to the special legislation that caps the foreign suppliers' accident liability by burdening the Indian taxpayer -- the nuclear deal's future looks more troubled than ever, says Brahma Chellaney.

Indian-American is dean of Vermont business school

Indian-American is dean of Vermont business school

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Indian-American Professor Sanjay Sharma, dean of the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University, has been appointed dean of the School of Business Administration at the University of Vermont.

Indians the third largest immigrant group in US

Indians the third largest immigrant group in US

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

The United States is home to about 1.6 million Indian origin people, making them the third-largest immigrant group in the country after Mexicans and Filipino, a Washington-based think tank has said.

Look out New York, here comes Zakir Hussain!

Look out New York, here comes Zakir Hussain!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

The tabla maestro Zakir Hussain is heading to New York to perform at a Lincoln Center theatre as part of the Zakir Hussain's Masters of Percussion national tour.

How top Indian drug firms are pushing up sales

How top Indian drug firms are pushing up sales

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Leading Indian drug majors, such as Ranbaxy Laboratories, Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Piramal Healthcare and Wockhardt, are in-licensing popular products from overseas drug makers to boost their domestic sales.

Landslide kills 11 in Mumbai

Landslide kills 11 in Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

A landslide in Mumbai killed 12 and injured about 10 people, after heavy rains sent rocks \nand mud from a hill crashing into a slum late on Thursday.

'I'm destined to be introduced in a Kannada film'

'I'm destined to be introduced in a Kannada film'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

Tamil actor Arjun Sarja's nephew Chiranjeevi speaks about his debut Kannada movie.

Wednesday, not Monday, is worst day of the week

Wednesday, not Monday, is worst day of the week

Rediff.com24 Aug 2009

Monday was always assumed to be the day we are most miserable, but as it turns out, Wednesday is the worst day of the week.

Meet Ranbir's new girlfriend

Meet Ranbir's new girlfriend

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

Shazhan Padamsee talks about her film debut, Rocket Singh: Salesman Of The Year.

Want to woo Genelia? Here's how!

Want to woo Genelia? Here's how!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

The actress lists how her ideal man should be.

Solar eclipse dos and don'ts

Solar eclipse dos and don'ts

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

As you look forward to the once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse on July 22, 2009, keep these pointers in mind.

Why Horlicks is the No.1 brand in India

Why Horlicks is the No.1 brand in India

Rediff.com14 Jul 2009

GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare is leveraging on Horlicks' brand equity to get into new categories. Will the move pay off?

Brazil rallies to beat US in Confed Cup final

Brazil rallies to beat US in Confed Cup final

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Brazil's "Beautiful Game" came alive in the second half with three comeback goals in a 3-2 win over the United States in the Confederations Cup final.

Sushanth returns with Current

Sushanth returns with Current

Rediff.com18 Jun 2009

Nagarjuna's nephew is ready with his second Telugu film Current.

End Tamil refugees' suffering, Sri Lanka told

End Tamil refugees' suffering, Sri Lanka told

Rediff.com20 May 2009

A bi-partisan group of some of the most influential US Senators has called on the Sri Lankan government to expeditiously alleviate the suffering of thousands of Tamil refugees and return them to their homes by the end of the year.

Shekhar Suman on the campaign trail

Shekhar Suman on the campaign trail

Rediff.com5 May 2009

Patna witnesses the real battle of the stars this election as the BJP's Shatrughan Sinha takes on the Congress's Shekhar Suman.

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