Prem Panicker In Washington, DC

Stories by Prem Panicker In Washington, DC

Bush seeks immigration reforms

Bush seeks immigration reforms

Rediff.com   12 May 2007

Lawmakers and observers have noted that the Senate is merely taking up comprehensive immigration reforms and completion of this Bill is a long way off, he said.

Mayawati vows to root out corruption from UP

Mayawati vows to root out corruption from UP

Rediff.com   11 May 2007

"I will ensure a society free from corruption, fearlessness, crime and provide development," Mayawati said.

Shashi Tharoor joins the corporate world

Shashi Tharoor joins the corporate world

Rediff.com   10 May 2007

'Having spent a lifetime in public service, that I should do something that I've never done before, that would stretch me a little bit.'

'Elements of A Q Khan network waiting to strike'

'Elements of A Q Khan network waiting to strike'

Rediff.com   9 May 2007

The IISS Report which was released and discussed extensively in London last week has argued that many of the techniques perfected by Khan were replicated by a number of other countries.

Tharoor blasts US lawmakers over letter to PM

Tharoor blasts US lawmakers over letter to PM

Rediff.com   9 May 2007

The lawmakers lacked imagination, he said.

'India should bridge gulf between Islam, West'

'India should bridge gulf between Islam, West'

Rediff.com   3 May 2007

Rajmohan also acknowledged that Gandhi was unsuccessful in his attempt to prevent the partition of India.

India, US believe N-deal can be completed soon

India, US believe N-deal can be completed soon

Rediff.com   2 May 2007

Both sides, however, refused to provide a timeline.

Pak tribal areas safe haven for Al Qaeda: US

Pak tribal areas safe haven for Al Qaeda: US

Rediff.com   1 May 2007

the report said India's counterterrorism efforts were 'hampered by its outdated and overburdened law enforcement and legal systems.'

India owes New York $16 mn in taxes

India owes New York $16 mn in taxes

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2007

The city claims in the years-old case that as of January 31, 2003, India and Mongolia owed approximately USD 16 million and USD 2 million each in property taxes on buildings they use to house staffers for the United Nations.

US award for Indra Nooyi

US award for Indra Nooyi

Rediff.com   24 Apr 2007

She was among 50 persons who were presented with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services', 'The Americans By Choice Awards'.

An emotional goodbye to Prof Loganathan, Minal

An emotional goodbye to Prof Loganathan, Minal

Rediff.com   22 Apr 2007

Indian Ambassador Ronen Sen read out the condolence message during Minal's funeral ceremony. Anil Gupta, minister, community affairs at the Indian embassy in Washington, DC, represented the government of India at Loganathan's funeral.

Virginia guv cancels India visit

Virginia guv cancels India visit

Rediff.com   20 Apr 2007

Kaine said: "as we begin the healing process, I feel that my place is here with our citizens, and I deeply regret that I am unable to travel to India for this trade mission."

Delay in N-deal makes US officials see red

Delay in N-deal makes US officials see red

Rediff.com   19 Apr 2007

India is particularly interested in modifying provisions pertaining to conditional access to fuel reprocessing and caveats about future nuclear tests

V-Tech tragedy: Loganathan,Panchal families coping

V-Tech tragedy: Loganathan,Panchal families coping

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2007

Minal's family was informed of her death a day later as shse had been rushed to Blacksburg the same day.

Indian student killed in Virginia shooting

Indian student killed in Virginia shooting

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2007

Hundreds of netizens have logged onto Minal Panchal's profile in the social networking site Orkut to express their condolences.

Government assures all help to slain prof's family

Government assures all help to slain prof's family

Rediff.com   18 Apr 2007

The government will render all assistance to Indian students at Virginia Tech and the family of Professor Loganathan, who was killed in a shooting.

Great progress in 123 agreement talks: US

Great progress in 123 agreement talks: US

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2007

McCormack was also asked to comment on media reports that there are some demands that Washington is not happy with and those could make the whole deal break.

US School shooting: Gunman kills 33

US School shooting: Gunman kills 33

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2007

The Washington Post reported that at least 32 people were killed, and that the unidentified shooter was among those dead.

Another US trade delegation to visit India

Another US trade delegation to visit India

Rediff.com   17 Apr 2007

Yet another US trade delegation to India to seek beach-head on the envisaged energy market.

US angry with India over delay in N-deal

US angry with India over delay in N-deal

Rediff.com   13 Apr 2007

Burns and other senior administration officials had hoped that the negotiations over the 123 Agreement last month in New Delhi would resolve any pending issues so it could be sent up to Congress for review.