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US:Resolution to recognise Dr Afridi as an American hero

A Congressional resolution has been introduced in the United States House of Representatives to recognise a Pakistani doctor, who helped the Central Intelligence Agency trace Osama bin Laden, as an......

What makes 'Lady Al Qaeda' Aafia Siddiqui special for terrorists

Aafia Siddiqui, the Pakistani neuroscientist serving more than an 80-year sentence in the US, has once again come into the limelight after her release was sought by the British hostage-taker at a......

'Jailing Dr Afridi is proof of Pak being at war with US'

Shocked over Pakistan sentencing a doctor, who helped the CIA to find Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden, two top American Senators have asked the authorities in Islamabad to pardon and release him......

Doc who helped hunt Osama 'dealt with as per law': Pak

A Pakistani doctor, who was arrested for helping the Central Investigation Agency in its hunt for Osama bin Laden, is being dealt with according to the country's laws, foreign office spokesman......

ISI helped US kill Osama bin Laden: Imran Khan

Pakistan's powerful spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence provided information to the Central Intelligence Agency which helped the United States to track down and kill Al Qaeda chief Osama bin......

An American on the Bandra Worli Sea Link

As we approached the toll-booth entrance to the newly completed Bandra Worli Sea Link, the first thing that struck me was the size. It is utterly and unequivocally massive, a man-made mega......

US firms fight Obama's anti-Bangalore stance

A month after American President Barack Obama came out with 'Say no to Bangalore, yes to Buffalo' rhetoric, which now echoes in the corridors of Capitol Hill, American companies have launched a......

MM University students create tri-fuel car

In their endeavour to produce a cost-effective and environment-friendly vehicle, the students of Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Mullana, Ambala, have developed the first of its kind......

Jobs tumble; Indian firms may cut staff by 20%

About a third of India Inc may reduce its workforce by up to 20 per cent if the gloomy economic scenario persists during the year, a survey has said. "There is a sizable number (of companies),......

Immigration vs Recession Slideshow

Editor's Note: This story is the first in an occasional series examining the role of immigration amid economic recession. As unemployment rises and the economy sinks further into recession, an......

New York talent hunt finalist sings for rediff

Indian American Ashlee Madhukar won the second place at New York's famed Appllo Theatre amateur talent contest last month, beating 11 other hopefuls. Here, the 17-year-old sings......

Cruz, Fox kickstart Toronto Film Festival

Cast member Penelope Cruz poses at the gala screening for Broken Embraces at the Elgin theatre on day one of the 34th Toronto International Film Festival on Thursday. The festival concludes......

Images: Celebrities' Day Out

Katrina Kaif poses for a picture during a meeting with winners of rediff.com's New York contest in Mumbai on Wednesday. Watch her shake hands with winners Karan Gupta and Pratik Kharde.......

Sachin Tendulkar inspires new generation of American cricketers

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar with Robin Uthappa at the Chicago Cricket Club. Photograph and video: Kind Courtesy National Cricket League/X Legendary Sachin Tendulkar, presented the Championship......

Tendulkar: The new No 10 for Dallas Cowboys!

IMAGE: Dallas Cowboys linebacker Micah Aaron Parsons hands Sachin Tendulkar the No 10 jersey. Photographs and Video: Kind courtesy Dallas Cowboys/X Sachin Tendulkar was presented with a No......

Afridi likens India-Pak tie to 'Superbowl'

IMAGE: Shahid Afridi has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador for the ICC T20 World Cup '24. Photograph: Shahid Afridi/X Cricket's biggest rivalry is heading to American soil for the first time......

Did Pakistan's Imad Wasim deliberately waste balls?

'I feel ashamed. As a fan I want to back the Pakistan cricket team all the way but there is a limit to something.' IMAGE: Imad Wasim looked ill at ease against Axar Patel and was unable to......

T20 WC: Focus on pitch as India take on wounded Pakistan

IMAGE: Virat Kohli enjoys himself during India's training session in New York on Friday. Photograph: BCCI/X A confident and well-adjusted India would look to capitalise on an unpredictable......

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