Aziz Haniffa And Prem Panicker In Washington DC

Stories by Aziz Haniffa And Prem Panicker In Washington DC

Indian-American political legend to run for Congress

Indian-American political legend to run for Congress

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2015

'It is very important for Indian Americans to understand that we need to have as many seats at the table as we can get. I am going to see to it that I am going to get there," Kumar Barve, the longest-serving Indian-American legislator in America, tells Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com in an exclusive interview.

'US and India continue to advance the issue of freedom of religion'

'US and India continue to advance the issue of freedom of religion'

Rediff.com   9 Mar 2015

'It is important that the prime minister and our officials here, we dedicate ourselves to that important goal, the concept of freedom of religion for all to worship their faith,' US Congressman Ed Royce tells Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com

Exclusive! 'Modi is one leader who understands terrorism'

Exclusive! 'Modi is one leader who understands terrorism'

Rediff.com   7 Mar 2015

'I believe one of the most critical issues is the common threat we face from Islamist radicals and the continuing and unimpaired financing of Al Qaeda, the 'D' Company, the Haqqani network, the LeT and the Jaish-e-Muhammed.'

Prem Panicker: A stutter no more, in a modest chase

Prem Panicker: A stutter no more, in a modest chase

Rediff.com   6 Mar 2015

'When Dhoni walked in, India needed 105 to win with 32 overs to play. The situation called for calm, nerveless, ice-cold execution without necessitating any adrenalin-fueled impestuosities -- the sort of situation that is the Indian captain's spiritual home.'

India-US ties: What if Modi were to suddenly disappear from the scene?

India-US ties: What if Modi were to suddenly disappear from the scene?

Rediff.com   3 Mar 2015

Was the Modi-Obama summit the panacea for all that troubles the India-US relationship?

Prem Panicker: India sustain their intensity, to a point

Prem Panicker: India sustain their intensity, to a point

Rediff.com   28 Feb 2015

The UAE has played 21 ODIs in 20 years. The Indians have played 22 ODIs in 12 months. Prem Panicker surveys the landscape of the mismatched 'contest' at the WACA.

'It's for India to determine if it wants to join coalition to combat ISIL'

'It's for India to determine if it wants to join coalition to combat ISIL'

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2015

It is for the companies and the industry to ascertain where they want to run with the US-India civilian nuclear agreements reached by Washington and New Delhi, says United States Assistant Secretary of State Nisha Biswal. Aziz Haniffa reports for Rediff.com from Washington, DC

'I believe in Republican Party's principles of free enterprise and smaller government'

'I believe in Republican Party's principles of free enterprise and smaller government'

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2015

Indian American Raj Shah tells Aziz Haniffa about his plans as the GOP's research director.

'Work permits for H1-B spouses is a game-changer'

'Work permits for H1-B spouses is a game-changer'

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2015

Now, these spouses can be employed in the United States while on an H-4 visa. In many cases, these spouses will now begin working or starting their own companies

Can we please have our cricket back?

Can we please have our cricket back?

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2015

Prem Panicker, one of the finest cricket writers, on the ICC's Code of Conduct.

Employment bonanza announced for H-1B spouses

Employment bonanza announced for H-1B spouses

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2015

From May 26 onwards, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services will begin accepting applications for work visas from H-IB spouses, reports Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com.

Meet Rashad Hussain, Obama's point man for anti-terror outreach

Meet Rashad Hussain, Obama's point man for anti-terror outreach

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2015

The 36-year-old desi speaks impeccable Arabic and quotes freely from the Quran during his speeches, reports Aziz Haniffa.

When he could not walk with the gods, he was humble to be mortal

When he could not walk with the gods, he was humble to be mortal

Rediff.com   15 Feb 2015

'It was a good performance,' M S Dhoni said after the match. It was a little bit more than that, in that it came just when the team needed to reverse trends, to find self-belief, to be able to look ahead rather than behind.'

11 batsmen, 8 bowlers, one pipe-dream

11 batsmen, 8 bowlers, one pipe-dream

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2015

'Judging by the formbook, both sides are an equal chance to win. Pakistan has the better-balanced attack, offset by a batting line-up that oscillates between the brilliant and the bwahahaha, sometimes in the space of the same over.' 'As for India, 'bowling attack' is an oxymoron and the batting line-up is still struggling to memorise its lines.'

'There is no such thing as a pro-India policy'

'There is no such thing as a pro-India policy'

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2015

'Our policy is pro-Sri Lanka.' 'Burma is not the only girl on the beach in South Asia.''

US won't use India to contain China: White House

US won't use India to contain China: White House

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2015

'This is a US-India effort and it is not necessarily to counterweight anyone.'

What Obama achieved in India: The White House version

What Obama achieved in India: The White House version

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2015

'With Prime Minister Modi's electoral victory, President Obama very quickly reached out, and we were off to the races.' 'We've seen two highly successful leader-level engagements in the past five months. We've really turned things towards a new beginning -- a new energy, a new momentum...'

Obama didn't deliver parting shot to India: White House

Obama didn't deliver parting shot to India: White House

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2015

'I don't believe that this was a parting shot by any means. This was simply the President speaking to what makes us great democratic nations.'

A beginning of a new chapter... or is it?

A beginning of a new chapter... or is it?

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2015

'I could see it not having any impact whatsoever,' says Stephen P Cohen on Obama's India visit.

'It is refreshing to deal with Modi'

'It is refreshing to deal with Modi'

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2015

'Modi's investment in the relationship with Washington is the biggest deliverable of this visit. He means business and that's fantastic!'