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Decent men do not demean women: Michelle blasts Trump

Decent men do not demean women: Michelle blasts Trump

Rediff.com21 Oct 2016

Michelle contrasted the vision of America that the former secretary of state offered to the reality TV star's vision which was grounded in "hopelessness and despair".

Jeev stuns Harrington in WGA-Accenture Match Play

Jeev stuns Harrington in WGA-Accenture Match Play

Rediff.com18 Feb 2010

Armed with a hot putter, Jeev Milkha Singh made a sensational debut as a PGA Tour member, eliminating three-time Major winner Padraig Harrington in the opening round of the World Golf Championships-Accenture Match Play Championship in Tucson, Arizona.

Meat eaters live shorter lives: Study

Meat eaters live shorter lives: Study

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Those who eat red or processed meat, on a daily basis, tend to lead shorter lives, a new study has revealed.

Al Qaeda shifting base to Pakistan, says Obama

Al Qaeda shifting base to Pakistan, says Obama

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday said that the new Af-Pak strategy of his administration recognises that the Al Qaeda and its allies have shifted their base from Afghanistan to the remote tribal areas of Pakistan. "This strategy acknowledges that military power alone will not win this war -- that we also need diplomacy and development. And our new strategy has a clear mission and defined goals: to disrupt, dismantle, and defeat Qaeda" he said.

Pakistani tried to smuggle US drones for Pak Army

Pakistani tried to smuggle US drones for Pak Army

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

The individual identified as Syed Vaqar Ashraf, charged on nine counts, transferred more than $62,000 (Rs 41.4 lakh) to a US company in different money transfers from Pakistan between 2012 and 2014, towards the purchase of a series of high-end drones -- with an estimated cost of more than $340,000, according to court documents.

US lawmaker praises Indian Americans' contribution

US lawmaker praises Indian Americans' contribution

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

A US lawmaker has praised the contribution of the Indian American community in the US state of Arizona, in particular the 'India Plaza' in the city of Tempe.

Mike Tyson's daughter critical after mishap

Mike Tyson's daughter critical after mishap

Rediff.com26 May 2009

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson's four-year-old daughter Exodus was playing near some exercise equipment when she accidentally got tangled in a cord or rope hanging from a treadmill. ABC News reported that the child was rushed to St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Centre in central Phoenix, where she was listed in critical condition on life support.

'White House has heard us'

'White House has heard us'

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'They are starting to move more quickly and we would just like to continue to see bold action being taken.'

McCain sounds off Bobby Jindal for Veep

McCain sounds off Bobby Jindal for Veep

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Florida Governor Charlie Crist and former presidential hopeful and ex-Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney have also accepted invitations, fueling speculation that the three (Jindal, Crist, Romney) are the McCain campaign's top choices, and that this weekend's discussions will go a long way in determining who gets the nod.

Mike Tyson weds in Las Vegas

Mike Tyson weds in Las Vegas

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has married for the third time, tying the knot with girlfriend Lakiha Spicer in Las Vegas, the owner of a wedding chapel said on Tuesday. The wedding comes about two weeksafter his four-year-old daughter, Exodus, from another woman died in what police described as an accident at her Arizona home. The youngster was choked by a cord from a treadmill.

Success doesn't require any skill, except passion

Success doesn't require any skill, except passion

Rediff.com2 Jan 2009

Professor Ray Umashankar, won a prestigious Purpose Prize in the US, for his work to rehabilitate the children of sex workers in India.

Phelps enters five events in return from suspension

Phelps enters five events in return from suspension

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Phelps, who was suspended last year by USA Swimming after his arrest on drunk driving charges, is entered in the 100-metre butterfly on Thursday, 100m backstroke and 400m freestyle on Friday and 200m individual medley and 100m freestyle on Saturday.

Review: Burn After Reading

Review: Burn After Reading

Rediff.com5 Dec 2008

In Burn After Reading, prepare to be bowled over by Chad, the man with a ridiculously botched highlight job. And he's played by Brad Pitt.

Obama picks Napolitano, Daschle

Obama picks Napolitano, Daschle

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Incoming US President Barack Obama on Thursday picked two more candidates for his White House team, choosing Arizona Governor Janet Napolitano to be the homeland security chief and ex-Senator Tom Daschle for the healthcare job.

Piyush Agrawal brings education to UP women

Piyush Agrawal brings education to UP women

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

It has been over a week since 26 women from the rural areas of Uttar Pradesh embarked on a degree programme in a newly started college. But for Piyush C Agrawal who donated half of the $500,000 that the college project cost, the struggle to start the community college looks like a minor odyssey.

Iraq war would end in 2011 for US: Obama

Iraq war would end in 2011 for US: Obama

Rediff.com18 Aug 2009

Obama talks about Iraq and Afghanistan in his address to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Convention in Phoenix, Arizona.

McCain calls up Obama, concedes defeat

McCain calls up Obama, concedes defeat

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Republican White House nominee John McCain has conceded defeat and congratulated his Democratic rival Barack Obama for his "historic victory" in the hard-fought US Presidential polls.

Obama's tax policies

Obama's tax policies

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Sounds like Obama might need to reconvene his all-star economic brain trust sooner than expected.

McCain's invitation to Jindal 'strategic'

McCain's invitation to Jindal 'strategic'

Rediff.com26 May 2008

By inviting Bobby Jindal to his ranch and fueling speculation that the young Louisiana governor could be a candidate for the vice-presidential slot, John McCain is reaching out to the far right of the Republican party that has been enamoured with Jindal in recent months and have been suggesting his name as a possible running mate on the Republican presidential ticket.

Copa America: Mexico strike late to down Uruguay in thriller

Copa America: Mexico strike late to down Uruguay in thriller

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Mexico scored twice in the final five minutes to beat Uruguay 3-1 in a pulsating Copa America Group C match in which each side had a man sent off on Sunday.

Woods to make PGA Tour comeback next week

Woods to make PGA Tour comeback next week

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

Tiger Woods will return to the PGA Tour at next week's WGC-Match Play Championship in Arizona after being sidelined by injury since his U.S. Open victory last year.

Understanding how safe are US cities

Understanding how safe are US cities

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Walter W Piegorsch, an expert on environmental risk, has placed 132 major cities from Albany, New York to Youngstown, Ohio on a colour-coded map that identifies their level of risk based on factors, including critical industries, ports, railroads, population, natural environment and other factors.

Bush endorses McCain's presidential bid

Bush endorses McCain's presidential bid

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Despite his low approval rating, Bush is very popular among conservative Republicans, whose support McCain needs to win the general election. Bush can also help in fund raising.

US has flattened the curve, will reopen safely: Trump

US has flattened the curve, will reopen safely: Trump

Rediff.com6 May 2020

"Thanks to the profound commitment of our citizens, we have flattened the curve and countless American lives have been saved. Our country is now in the next stage of the battle. A very safe, phased and gradual reopening of our country," Trump said.

Obama establishes big lead over McCain: Poll

Obama establishes big lead over McCain: Poll

Rediff.com22 Jun 2008

Presumptive Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama has bounced ahead of his Republican rival John McCain in the race for the White House with a new poll showing that he has established a handsome double digit lead of 15 percentage point over the Arizona Senator. This is the first Newsweek poll after Hillary Clinton withdrew from the contest and endorsed Obama. It also shows particularly high support for Obama among the young voters.

Why doesn't India stand up for Diaspora's rights?

Why doesn't India stand up for Diaspora's rights?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

India is only interested in its Diaspora in a crude and grasping manner: It remembers the 20-million-strong overseas Indian community only to beg them for their money. This is hypocritical and unbecoming.

Bush, Laura vote for McCain in early ballots

Bush, Laura vote for McCain in early ballots

Rediff.com25 Oct 2008

The ballots cast in the early election process are being mailed back to Texas as the president is planning to spend election night at the White House, an official said.

There's an Indian link to Mars landing

There's an Indian link to Mars landing

Rediff.com27 May 2008

Prasun Desai is the project's senior engineer and Entry, Descent and Landing lead engineer, Langley Research Centre, Virginia, one of the four agencies working on the Phoenix project. The other three are NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, University of Arizona and Lockheed Martin Space Systems

Biden doesn't have a magic wand

Biden doesn't have a magic wand

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

But his nature, temperament, his skill to listen to others, and empathise with their pain and hardships will make him a far better president, a leader America has been longing for four years, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Tiger wins opening match on return

Tiger wins opening match on return

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Tiger Woods ended his eight-month absence from the PGA Tour in triumphant style by beating Australian Brendan Jones 3&2 at the WGC-Accenture Match Play Championship in Arizona on Wednesday. The American world number one, sidelined by injury since his US Open victory last June, launched his title defence with a birdie at the opening hole before sealing the win on the 16th.

93 Punjabi illegal entrants languish in US jails

93 Punjabi illegal entrants languish in US jails

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

'The Punjab government should initiate proper implementation of the Punjab Prevention of Human Smuggling Bill to save youth from fraudulent travel agents and the human trafficking mafia.'

Biden close to win as his lead grows in battleground states

Biden close to win as his lead grows in battleground states

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

As per the latest projections, Biden has 253 electoral college votes and Trump trails behind with 213. But some US media outlets have given 264 votes to Biden and 214 to Trump.

US national Haywood returns to Mumbai

US national Haywood returns to Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

United States national Kenneth Haywood, who had fled India after his computer was used to send terror e-mail minutes before the Ahmedabad blasts, returned to Mumbai in the wee hours of Thursday.He returned from Arizona with his family around 1 am, sources said.Haywood had left the country on August 17 despite a 'lookout' notice being issued against him at airports across the country by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad.

Post-9/11 murder sparks feature film

Post-9/11 murder sparks feature film

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

Sweet Amerika, a feature film to be released on September 19 in seven cinemas in Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary, is inspired by the murder of Arizona-based Sikh businessman Balbir Singh Sodhi in the wake of 9/11.

Bomb recovered at America's largest N-plant

Bomb recovered at America's largest N-plant

Rediff.com3 Nov 2007

Although initial checks did not detect any explosive material on the small capped pipe, the contractor was detained for further investigation by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.

McCain flays Obama for remarks on Pakistan

McCain flays Obama for remarks on Pakistan

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

US Republican presidential hopeful John McCain has slammed Democrat front-runner Barack Obama for his remarks on "bombing" Pakistan on the pursuit of Al Qaeda, saying it was better to make plans and work with the country, which is an "ally" rather than announcing "unilateral action".

McCain, Hillary win Florida primaries

McCain, Hillary win Florida primaries

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

Senator John McCain has won the Florida Republican primary, relegating former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney to second place.The victory further established Arizona senator McCain as the front runner in the Republican presidential race. Democratic hopeful Hillary Clinton won the Florida Democratic presidential primary. Clinton scored a comfortable victory over rival Senator Barack Obama by receiving 48 per cent of the vote with 19 per cent of the vote counted.

I am not out of the race, says McCain

I am not out of the race, says McCain

Rediff.com27 Oct 2008

"In order for McCain to win, he's got a very steep hill to climb. He's got to win all of the toss-up states, 64 electoral votes. Then he needs to strip away Ohio and Indiana with 31 electoral votes to get him to 252. And then he needs to either win Colorado and Virginia, which gets him to 274, or win one of them plus Pennsylvania, which would get him to 282 or 286. It's a steep uphill climb," said Karl Rove, the 'architect' of President Bush's electoral wins in 2000 and 2004.

Jordin wins American Idol

Jordin wins American Idol

Rediff.com24 May 2007

Jordin is the youngest Idol winner so far.