Sridhar Krishnaswami In Washington, DC

Stories by Sridhar Krishnaswami In Washington, DC

Silicon Valley desis power Hillary campaign

Silicon Valley desis power Hillary campaign

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2007

This was the first Indian-American fundraiser for Clinton not only in Silicon Valley, but on the entire West Coast of the USA.

Dr Singh's daughter blasts Bush

Dr Singh's daughter blasts Bush

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2007

Amrit Singh believes violent measures have resulted in some Americans feeling it is okay to racially profile South Asians, Sikh Americans and Arab Americans, whom they perceive as terrorist threats.

Pak may be building new nuke reactor: Report

Pak may be building new nuke reactor: Report

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2007

Pakistan appears to be building a new nuclear reactor to produce weapons-grade plutonium at Khushab in Punjab province, an American watchdog group has said citing satellite imagery.

Raj De US Homeland Security advisor

Raj De US Homeland Security advisor

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2007

De is an attorney at the Washington, DC, office of the international law firm Mayer, Brown, Rowe and Maw.

Bush proud of Indo-US ties: White House

Bush proud of Indo-US ties: White House

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2007

'It is important to realise that the United States looks upon India as the world's largest democracy, as an important and vital ally in a whole host of things -- regional security, global trade, climate change'.

I am committed to US-India relationship: Obama

I am committed to US-India relationship: Obama

Rediff.com   20 Jun 2007

However, in the interview, speaking of US-India relations, Obama declared, "India is one of our most important allies in the world and will be increasing in importance as times goes on."

Exclusive: Obama: We screwed up

Exclusive: Obama: We screwed up

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2007

The Senator hopes the Indian-American community will understand that last week's controversial memo was not reflective of his views.

US SC okays case against Indian mission in NY

US SC okays case against Indian mission in NY

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2007

New York City says the governments of India and Mongolia owe it over $18 million in property taxes on buildings these countries use to house staff of their United Nations missions.

India, US propose emphasis on food processing

India, US propose emphasis on food processing

Rediff.com   5 Jun 2007

India and the US reviewed on Tuesday the Agriculture Knowledge Initiative, a joint effort of Prime Minster Manmohan Singh and US President George W Bush, with emphasis on the food processing sector.

3 Indian-Americans make Spelling Bee finals

3 Indian-Americans make Spelling Bee finals

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2007

Patel, a perennial crowd favorite for the past four years, who was tippped by many veterans of the Bee to take the title this year, in his fifth and final appearance, met his waterloo in the fifth round.

Spelling Bee: Samir Patel thwarted by 'clevis'

Spelling Bee: Samir Patel thwarted by 'clevis'

Rediff.com   1 Jun 2007

He had said, "I feel I've been trying my hardest for the last few years and it hasn't worked out. But life is not completely about the spelling bee and I've learned to realize that. But I will be very disappointed if I don't win."

Bush names Robert Zoellick as World Bank chief

Bush names Robert Zoellick as World Bank chief

Rediff.com   31 May 2007

The United States has a moral and national interest in helping poor and struggling countries transform themselves into free and hopeful societies, Bush said.

US offers to sell India 6 C-130 transport aircraft

US offers to sell India 6 C-130 transport aircraft

Rediff.com   30 May 2007

The US defence department has notified Congress of the possible deal.

Vin Gupta: The man the Clintons love

Vin Gupta: The man the Clintons love

Rediff.com   30 May 2007

He is a longtime Clinton benefactor, who has suddenly found himself thrust into the public domain in the wake of major articles in the New York Times and the Washington Post.

India pocketed most FDI in '06: World Bank

India pocketed most FDI in '06: World Bank

Rediff.com   30 May 2007

India attracted a major chunk of the record $40.1 billion capital that flowed into South Asia in 2006, but restrictive policies could stunt investment growth leading to slower economic expansion, the World Bank warned in a report.

Virginia Tech, India in energy research pact

Virginia Tech, India in energy research pact

Rediff.com   29 May 2007

Virginia Governor Timothy M Kaine has expressed his elation over a clean energy collaboration with India involving Virginia Tech.

NRI entrepreneur flays NYT over 'smear campaign'

NRI entrepreneur flays NYT over 'smear campaign'

Rediff.com   28 May 2007

The CEO of infoUSA says the NYT article is a 'hatchet job' to embarrass Hillary Clinton and is motivated by the newspaper's support for Obama.

US asks India to join campaign to isolate Iran

US asks India to join campaign to isolate Iran

Rediff.com   24 May 2007

Burns said, "We'll continue to watch India's relations with Iran, and we'll obviously respond very respectfully to any concerns by members of our own Congress as we should do."

US, India to focus on defence, terrorism

US, India to focus on defence, terrorism

Rediff.com   24 May 2007

The senior State Department official stressed not only the kind of distances that have been traversed in the last several months -- over and beyond the civilian nuclear initiative -- but also in looking at what is in store down the road.

Priya Dayananda among top US lobbyists

Priya Dayananda among top US lobbyists

Rediff.com   23 May 2007

The Director of Federal Government Affairs for KPMG LLP has been named one of the top 25 corporate lobbyists on Capitol Hill.