Aziz Hanffa In Washington, DC

Stories by Aziz Hanffa In Washington, DC

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.

US Congressman pushes for N-deal

US Congressman pushes for N-deal

Rediff.com   20 Sep 2007

Joe Wilson, a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, has exhorted India-Americans to support the deal

'US Congress fears of Indo-Iran ties exaggerated'

'US Congress fears of Indo-Iran ties exaggerated'

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2007

"Some of the fears are exaggerated," and added, "some of the training turns out to be sort of cadet level. Some exchanges don't lead to a lot. I think we just need to have a realistic sense of what this is," Boucher added.

123 agreement is the N-deal: Boucher

123 agreement is the N-deal: Boucher

Rediff.com   19 Sep 2007

A senior Bush administration official refused to be pinned down on whether the bilateral 123 civil nuclear cooperative agreement between the United States supersedes the Hyde Act.

'US must alleviate trust deficit'

'US must alleviate trust deficit'

Rediff.com   18 Sep 2007

Nambiar co-sponsored by the Aspen Strategy Group and the Confederation of Indian Industry, acknowledged that there was no question that "the defence realationship between the two countries is one of the strongest pillars."

'N-deal shouldn't be litmus test for Indo-US ties'

'N-deal shouldn't be litmus test for Indo-US ties'

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2007

"The N-deal is not only the highest visible symbol of cooperation between India and the United States, it represents a new turn -- it is a very special cooperation."

Carter's remarks: Lobby  happy

Carter's remarks: Lobby happy

Rediff.com   14 Sep 2007

The attack comes as a shot in the arm for lawmakers to vote the 123 Agreement down when it ultimately comes up for a vote in Congress

Turban checks: US lawmaker raps govt agency

Turban checks: US lawmaker raps govt agency

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2007

Since the new policy was instituted August 4, more than 50 such incidents have been reported across the country.