Aziz Hanffa In Washington, DC

Stories by Aziz Hanffa In Washington, DC

Baltimore to host Indian art exhibition

Baltimore to host Indian art exhibition

Rediff.com   12 Sep 2007

It showcases contemporary Indian art works from well-known collections in the region and opened September 6.

Will invade Pak if needed: US prez candidate

Will invade Pak if needed: US prez candidate

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2007

John Edward said if the US had actionable intelligence about imminent terrorist activity and Pakistan refused to act, the US will.

'Military ties enhanced Indo-US friendship'

'Military ties enhanced Indo-US friendship'

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2007

'The relationship between India and the United States has always been one that seemed obvious -- that seemed like a no-brainer and seemed like it's something that should have happened a generation ago.'

N-deal: Indian-American activists slam opponents

N-deal: Indian-American activists slam opponents

Rediff.com   7 Sep 2007

However, all of these moves have been thwarted by the opponents of the deal who have prevailed on the Manmohan Singh government to put a hold on operationalising the deal until their concerns are alleviated.

Indo-Iran ties worrisome: Senators

Indo-Iran ties worrisome: Senators

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2007

Citing some media reports, the letter described the development as "troubling matters" in the context of 123 agreement with India

India is base of stability in S Asia: Pentagon

India is base of stability in S Asia: Pentagon

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2007

Senior Pentagon official says South Asia is India's region and the US has no intention of muddling over there

'Pak is epicentre of terror; Osama's there'

'Pak is epicentre of terror; Osama's there'

Rediff.com   6 Sep 2007

Retired Lieutenant General J F R Jacob has said that if it is true that he needs medical care, then Pakistan is the place where he is getting it.

How Vanita Gupta successfully took on Bush admn

How Vanita Gupta successfully took on Bush admn

Rediff.com   31 Aug 2007

Dozens of children were released from the facility as a result of the litigation and as a result of the deal.

US denies hand in Musharraf-Bhutto talks

US denies hand in Musharraf-Bhutto talks

Rediff.com   30 Aug 2007

The deputy spokesman was non-committal on the US's position on whether Musharraf should step down from his army post.

Top US trade official resigns

Top US trade official resigns

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2007

He had the responsibility to oversee the US trade relations with Asia and Africa.

India names head of new consulate in China

India names head of new consulate in China

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2007

With China expected to overtake the US as India's largest trading partner, Bambawale acknowledged that the "basic rationale for the new Consulate is the burgeoning trade."

No more negotiations, says US

No more negotiations, says US

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2007

'The ball is once again in India's court to move the deal forward. And yes, time is indeed of the essence,' one official said.

Diwali resolution in US Senate

Diwali resolution in US Senate

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2007

The resolution affirmed the importance of the festival in the lives of millions of Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs in the United States

US NGO starts India program with $250,000

US NGO starts India program with $250,000

Rediff.com   28 Aug 2007

It said that it is seeking the partnership of individuals at all levels to give of their time, their talent or their treasure toward the goal of expansion of United Ways across India, and become involved in the United Way Friends of India program.

Jindal's campaign counters attack on his faith

Jindal's campaign counters attack on his faith

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2007

The Louisiana Democratic Party accused Bobby Jindal of being anti-Protestant.

Ambassador to US: 'We will have zero credibility'

Ambassador to US: 'We will have zero credibility'

Rediff.com   20 Aug 2007

"It has been approved here (in Washington, DC) by the President, and there (in New Delhi) it's been approved by the Indian cabinet. So why do you have all this running around like headless chicken, and these little storms in a tea-cup?"

Think tank warns lawmakers over scuttling N-deal

Think tank warns lawmakers over scuttling N-deal

Rediff.com   16 Aug 2007

The Heritage Foundation -- the leading conservative think tank in Washington, DC, with close links to the Republican leadership in Congress -- has warned lawmakers against torpedoing the US-India civilian nuclear agreement.

Hillary Clinton, Obama hail Indian-Americans

Hillary Clinton, Obama hail Indian-Americans

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2007

Hillary Clinton, Obama hail Indian-American contribution on I-Day

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar nominated for Nobel Prize

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar nominated for Nobel Prize

Rediff.com   15 Aug 2007

Crowley said that Sri Sri's "...commitment to helping those who may not help themselves is striking."

Stable government vital for Pakistan, Senate told

Stable government vital for Pakistan, Senate told

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2007

"This means we need the Pakistani political system -- or as many parts of it as possible -- to buy into the goal of eliminating extremist influence in Pakistan."