Alfred Satish Jones, Washington, DC

Stories by Alfred Satish Jones, Washington, DC

Don't let radical view hijack N-deal: Ackerman

Don't let radical view hijack N-deal: Ackerman

Rediff.com   16 Oct 2007

The lawmaker, who was among the authors of the enabling legislation -- called the Hyde Act -- to facilitate the nuclear agreement, said: "The ball is back in your (India's) court. To those who would try to bully from a minority position, to tell the majority of people what is in their national interests and that if they do not do as that group says, that they are being bullied, are themselves the bullies."

Gore's Nobel will not change US climate policy

Gore's Nobel will not change US climate policy

Rediff.com   13 Oct 2007

Gore, who lost the 2000 presidential election to Bush, has since transformed himself into an avid environment campaigner, even winning an Oscar for his documentary "An inconvenient truth", a film about global warming.

We are not 'stage-managing' Pak politics: US

We are not 'stage-managing' Pak politics: US

Rediff.com   12 Oct 2007

The Bush Administration has rejected suggestions that the United States is "stage-managing" the internal politics of Pakistan, and defended Islamabad's failure to rein in militants in the country's lawless tribal areas, saying the military was making "real efforts" against extremism.

'India does not have an advantage in services'

'India does not have an advantage in services'

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2007

Although the services sector is a huge success, the biggest challenge for the Indian government is to build public support for the sector.

Ex-president Kalam to celebrate birthday in US

Ex-president Kalam to celebrate birthday in US

Rediff.com   11 Oct 2007

Erstwhile Indian president A P J Abdul Kalam, will return to the United States for a second time in as many months, this time to celebrate his 76th birthday on October 15 by participating as chief guest in the JSS Spiritual Mission's anniversary celebrations in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Smithsonian to showcase Indian-American history

Smithsonian to showcase Indian-American history

Rediff.com   10 Oct 2007

Two young Indian-American political activists belonging to the second generation have convinced the Smithsonian Institution to moot a project to showcase the Indian-American history and experience in the United States.

Mahatma Gandhi's grandson slams Sonia ad in NYT

Mahatma Gandhi's grandson slams Sonia ad in NYT

Rediff.com   9 Oct 2007

Arun told rediff.com that this was an "unwarranted and senseless attack against Sonia Gandhi," and challenged those responsible for the ad, "Who among us is so straightforward as to be able to speak on or about Sonia?"

US: Prez hopefuls won't condemn disruption

US: Prez hopefuls won't condemn disruption

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2007

The Hindu-American Foundation is incensed over the apparent indifference of the Presidential candidates -- especially the front-runners in both parties who have gained from the Indian-American community's fundraising efforts -- to publicly condemn the disruption of the first-ever prayer offered by a Hindu chaplain in the US Senate July 12 despite repeated calls, e-mails and requests to their campaign offices.

'South Asia is India's region, not that of the US'

'South Asia is India's region, not that of the US'

Rediff.com   6 Oct 2007

A senior Pentagon official has said that India is the "base of stability" in South Asia and "the United States does not want to get involved in any muddling in India's region."

US Congress fires first salvo against 123

US Congress fires first salvo against 123

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2007

US Congress fires first salvo on the eve of ElBaradei's visit to India and even before the 123 Agreement is presented to NSG, presents laundry list of concerns in legislation.

US lawmaker lauds Sonia

US lawmaker lauds Sonia

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2007

Congressman Jim McDermott showers praises on Mahatma Gandhias well

US votes against Chidambaram in IMF

US votes against Chidambaram in IMF

Rediff.com   5 Oct 2007

The Bush administration voted for the Canadian candidate instead of Chidambaram, who till end of September had been the front-runner to head the IMF's influential Monetary and Financial Committee.

Sandeep Baweja on California city's schools board

Sandeep Baweja on California city's schools board

Rediff.com   4 Oct 2007

Sandeep Baweja, an attorney with the Baweja Law Group, with offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, and Orange County, has been elected to the Board of Trustees of the Irvine Public Schools Foundation.

Pak poll may be first free one since 1970

Pak poll may be first free one since 1970

Rediff.com   3 Oct 2007

This may be a true elections where people really decide on who will represent them rather than an exercise to legitimise an unrepresentative system

India doing its best for climate control: Pranab

India doing its best for climate control: Pranab

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2007

"India is determined that even as we pursue economic growth, our per capita GHG emissions will not increase beyond that of the industrialized nations," Mukherjee pledged.

I will make Dr A Q Khan available to IAEA: Bhutto

I will make Dr A Q Khan available to IAEA: Bhutto

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2007

Former Pakistan prime minister Benazir Bhutto, for the second successive day at a Washington, DC, news conference said that if she returns to power she would make available Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan to the IAEA.

US lawmakers slam govt agency for turban checks

US lawmakers slam govt agency for turban checks

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2007

Close on the heels of a blistering missive by Congressman Tom Lantos, warning the TSA not to indulge in religious profiling of Sikhs several other lawmakers, both in the House and Senate, have also slammed the agency.

India powers South Asia growth: World Bank report

India powers South Asia growth: World Bank report

Rediff.com   27 Sep 2007

The rankings are based on 10 indicators of business regulation that track the time and cost to meet government requirements in business start-up,operation, trade, taxation, and closure.

Will turn in A Q Khan if elected: Bhutto

Will turn in A Q Khan if elected: Bhutto

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2007

Benazir, who pledged to turn over A Q Khan to IAEA if she comes to power, also called on the US to fund international monintoring team to make sure Musharraf doesn't rig the elections.

Iran-India pipeline will become a reality: FM

Iran-India pipeline will become a reality: FM

Rediff.com   26 Sep 2007

Stressing the deal is underway, Chidambaram said India has not yet resolved the price of the gas.