All stories by George Joseph
After vandalism of temple, offensive graffiti stuns Hindus in New York
Rediff.com12 Mar 2015"Hindu Gang" has been spray painted on a building often used to host community meetings. George Joseph/Rediff.com reports from New York.
5 Indian workers in US awarded 88 cr in labour trafficking case
Rediff.com19 Feb 2015Signal International, its network of recruiters and labour brokers are being sued for trafficking 500 Indian guest workers to the United States and forcing them to work under barbaric conditions. George Joseph reports for Rediff.com from New York
US: Cop who left aged Indian paralysed sacked, arrested
Rediff.com13 Feb 2015Officer Eric Parker was fired from his job for his use of force against a man who committed no crime, did not speak English and could not understand the police commands.
Delhi cab rape victim sues Uber in California
Rediff.com30 Jan 2015The suit claims Uber sacrificed customer safety for the sake of profit and expansion.
22 years ago, before Barack, there was John Abraham
Rediff.com26 Jan 2015'It was a moment when I felt what power can get. Such a reception was beyond my expectation.'
Pravasi Special: A look back in anxiety
Rediff.com7 Jan 2015'Non Resident Indians know that India's problems are the combination of many factors over the centuries, including foreign rule, lack of resources and the ever-growing population, among other things. Yet, India has achieved many things and even looks at Mars as a neighbour.'
NRIs with US 'T' visas not being allowed to leave
Rediff.com11 Dec 2014Victims decry Ministry of External Affairs' 'vengeful' decision to stop them from leaving the country if they have a 'T' visa (Trafficking category) affixed on their passports. George Joseph/Rediff.com reports
Bird flu: Red alert issued in 3 districts in Kerala
Rediff.com26 Nov 2014Around 2 lakh ducks will be killed in the Kuttanad area.
Meet the 23-year-old desi who won from Ohio
Rediff.com5 Nov 2014Indian-American law student Niraj Antani makes history as he goes on to become the youngest sitting state representative. Rediff.com's George Joseph reports
Maya Sarihan wins 'Miss India America' title
Rediff.com24 Oct 2014Physiology student Maya Charuni Sarihan from Scottsdale, Arizona, was crowned the 22nd Miss India America 2014 in Los Angeles.
Texas city gets Mahatma Gandhi statue
Rediff.com22 Oct 2014On the 145th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Irving city in Texas, United States became the sixth town in the country to install a Gandhi statue.
Kerala observes first liquor 'Dry Sunday'
Rediff.com6 Oct 2014Apart from Sundays, the first day of each month will be a dry day and holidays like Gandhi Jayanti and Sree Narayana Guru Jayanti are also termed as dry days.
Lawyer wants FBI enquiry in Indian couple's murder case
Rediff.com9 Sep 2014Attorney David Finn said he has no idea what led to the death of Pallavi and Sumeet Dhawan, but he knew they were under tremendous stress over accusations that the mother killed their 10-year-old son, Arnav. George Joseph reports
Indian-American's mysterious death: Mother sues for damages
Rediff.com6 Sep 2014Lovely Varughese, the mother of Pravin Varughese, 19, a student at the Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois, filed a civil suit against Gaege Bethune, 22, the last person to see Pravin alive, the City of Carbondale and Police Chief Jodi O'Guinn demanding compensation in excess of $1 million (Rs 10,00,000)from each.
Indian-American gets $1.4 million grant for stem cell research
Rediff.com2 Sep 2014Dr Prashanth Rangan was among the 22 outstanding early-career researchers who were named Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences. Rediff.com's George Joseph reports
Indian American Niraj Antani set to become Ohio state Rep
Rediff.com1 Sep 2014If elected, Niraj Antani, 23, will be the second Indian American -- after Jay Goyal, who served 3 terms from 2006 from the 73rd District -- in the Ohio House. George Joseph reports
Robots to guard Cochin airport
Rediff.com26 Aug 2014CIAL is all set to implement a high-end robotic security system with Canadian-built robotic equipment at an estimated Rs 12 crore (Rs 120 million).
Madison Square Garden gears up to receive PM Modi
Rediff.com13 Aug 2014Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants the event at the Madison Square Garden in NEw York to be representative of an emerging India
Diwali holiday decision divides US town
Rediff.com1 Aug 2014Asked to declare a holiday on the Hindu festival, the school board in Millburn Township, New Jersey, instead comes up with a solution that angers many. Rediff.com/India Abroad's George Joseph reports.
How Air India crew averted a major air disaster
Rediff.com18 Jul 2014The pilot's decision and professional competence to bring flight AI 144 safely back to Newark Liberty International Airport after an engine fire, saved the lives of 300 passengers and 15 crew members. George Joseph/Rediff.com reports