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Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Why Must Mark and Musk Be So Macho?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2023

Haven't they heard about the 'Tale of Two Brothers'? asks Suveen Sinha.

Rahul launches no-holds-barred attack against Modi, Patnaik

Rahul launches no-holds-barred attack against Modi, Patnaik

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Gandhi accused Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik of being remote-controlled by Modi

Time Person of the Year: Meet the #MeToo 'Silence Breakers'

Time Person of the Year: Meet the #MeToo 'Silence Breakers'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

They gave voices to sexual assault & harassment survivors across the world.

The solar eclipse is here!

The solar eclipse is here!

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Here are some of the best moments from the 'event-of-a-lifetime.

US House imposes tougher conditions for defence funding to Pak

US House imposes tougher conditions for defence funding to Pak

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

The conditions are related to Pakistan's support to terrorists and terror outfits.

US lawmaker slams Sharif for praising Wani in UN address

US lawmaker slams Sharif for praising Wani in UN address

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

"Disappointed to see the Pakistan PM use the UN to praise a militant group that uses violence to promote its cause," Congressman Ted Poe said in a tweet.

US lawmakers move bill to brand Pakistan as a terrorist state

US lawmakers move bill to brand Pakistan as a terrorist state

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

"It is time we stopped paying Pakistan for its betrayal and designate it for what it is: a state sponsor of terrorism," said Congressman Ted Poe, who is chairman of the House Subcommittee on Terrorism.

'Pakistan treating US like chumps'

'Pakistan treating US like chumps'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

American lawmakers and experts called for cutting off aid to the country and listing it as a state sponsoring terrorism.

Indian companies likely to be prevented from hiring IT pros on H-1B, L1 visas

Indian companies likely to be prevented from hiring IT pros on H-1B, L1 visas

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

The 'H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2016' introduced by Democratic Congressman Bill Pascrell from New Jersey and Republican Dana Rohrabacher from California would prohibit companies from hiring H-1B employees if they employ more than 50 people

Here's why US just won't go tough on Pakistan

Here's why US just won't go tough on Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Two legislative amendments seeking a cut in the United States aid to Pakistan have been defeated in the House of Representatives with most lawmakers arguing that it is essential to maintain ties with a nuclear armed country despite it not doing enough in the war against terrorism.

House passes anti-Pak measure, ignores White House objection

House passes anti-Pak measure, ignores White House objection

Rediff.com20 May 2016

As a result, as per the House version of the Bill, the Obama administration must certify that Pakistan has met before releasing $450 million in aid.

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Oscars 2015: Eddie Redmayne, Jullianne Moore win

Rediff.com23 Feb 2015

The 87th Annual Academy Awards have been announced. Here's a quick glance at the winners.

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Birdman, Boyhood, American Sniper sweep Oscar 2015 nominations

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

A quick look at the Oscar 2015 nominations.

Pak military may bow to US pressure on NATO supplies

Pak military may bow to US pressure on NATO supplies

Rediff.com14 May 2012

As the United States has clearly linked an invitation to Pakistan to attend the upcoming Chicago summit on Afghanistan's future to the resumption of the NATO supply line, the Pakistani military leadership seems willing to reopen the supply routes which could perhaps win Islamabad a seat at the Chicago meet, scheduled for May 21-22.

Rs 268 crore aid cut likely on every US death in Pak

Rs 268 crore aid cut likely on every US death in Pak

Rediff.com14 May 2012

Alleging that Pakistan has for decades leveraged radical terrorist groups to carry out attacks in India and Afghanistan, a US lawmaker has introduced a bill that proposes to deduct $50 million (Rs 2,681 crore) from the US aid to Islamabad every time an American is killed "as a result of actions of ISI."

Pro-azadi US lawmaker speaks up for Baluchistan's freedom

Pro-azadi US lawmaker speaks up for Baluchistan's freedom

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

A senior Republican lawmaker, who is the author of a bill in the United States Congress, calls for independence for Baluchistan from Pakistan and says he still strongly supports independence for Kashmir, reports Aziz Haniffa

'Govt of Pakistan is the fountainhead of radical Islam'

'Govt of Pakistan is the fountainhead of radical Islam'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

The government of Pakistan has been providing weapons and resources to radical Muslim elements, who use them against Americans, says US Republican Congressman Dana Rohrabacher, who declares he was once Pakistan's best friend. Aziz Haniffa reports

Doc who helped hunt Osama 'dealt with as per law': Pak

Doc who helped hunt Osama 'dealt with as per law': Pak

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

A Pakistani doctor, who was arrested for helping the Central Investigation Agency in its hunt for Osama bin Laden, is being dealt with according to the country's laws, foreign office spokesman Abdul Basit has said.

Pak govt rolls out amnesty to Baloch leaders in exile

Pak govt rolls out amnesty to Baloch leaders in exile

Rediff.com24 Feb 2012

Within days of a resolution introduced in the United States Congress seeking the right to self-determination for Balochistan, Pakistan has offered amnesty to Baloch nationalist leaders in exile, announcing that cases against them would be closed.

Balochistan issue further strains Pak-US ties

Balochistan issue further strains Pak-US ties

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Pakistan, which has taken serious exception to the moving of the Balochistan bill in the US Congress, has decided to undertake an international diplomatic offensive to counter the move, says Amir Mir

Balochistan: Pak summons US envoy; lodges strong protest

Balochistan: Pak summons US envoy; lodges strong protest

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Pakistan foreign ministry on Monday summoned the acting American envoy and lodged a "strong protest" over the tabling of a resolution in the United States Congress seeking the right to self-determination for the Baloch people which has emerged as the latest irritant in bilateral ties.

US House panel moves to restrict aid to Pak

US House panel moves to restrict aid to Pak

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Putting Pakistan on notice, a Republican-majority Congressional panel has cleared a key bill that would slap strict restrictions on the United States aid to Islamabad for not doing enough in the war against terrorism.

US lawmakers doubt Pak sincerity in curbing terror

US lawmakers doubt Pak sincerity in curbing terror

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

United States lawmakers were forced to attach strict conditions in the Kerry Lugar aid bill over fears that Pakistan was not doing enough in the fight against terrorism and nuclear proliferation.

Of MPs, fudged expenses and what India spends on them

Of MPs, fudged expenses and what India spends on them

Rediff.com26 May 2009

Pleading poverty is second nature for politicians the world over.

High 5: Past, present and future at White House

High 5: Past, present and future at White House

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

If ever you sought a living, breathing tableau of recent US Presidential history, Wednesday was it, when President-elect Barack Obama met with outgoing President George W Bush and all three living former presidents in the first such meeting at the White House since 1981

US House of Representatives postpones N-deal vote

US House of Representatives postpones N-deal vote

Rediff.com27 Sep 2008

The United States House of Representatives on Friday postponed the formal vote on the approval legislation for the India-US civilian nuclear agreement, following a 40-minute debate.House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Howard Berman, a known opponent of the deal, supported the Senate version of the Bill saying the deal is a positive step as it will bring India into the non-proliferation regime.Fellow Democrat Edward Markey demanded a recorded vote.

Bush 'energised and excited' by McCain's VP choice

Bush 'energised and excited' by McCain's VP choice

Rediff.com30 Aug 2008

United States President George W Bush has hailed the selection of Alaska's little-known female governor Sarah Palin as the running mate of Republican presidential nominee John McCain, calling her a 'proven reformer who is a wise steward' of taxpayers' dollars."I applaud Senator McCain for selecting Governor Palin. This decision is yet another example of why the American people can trust him to make wise decisions and to confidently lead this country," he said.

Relax 'arbitrary' H-1B visa cap: Bill Gates

Relax 'arbitrary' H-1B visa cap: Bill Gates

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

The Microsoft founder told lawmakers that the immigration system would have to be revamped in such a fashion so as to allow more number of people to get into America on H-1B visas and it did not make sense for a bright foreign student to be educated using American tax-payers money and then sent home on some immigration requirement. "It makes no sense to educate people in our universities, often subsidised by US taxpayers, and then insist they return home," Gates said.

US House votes for troop pullout from Iraq

US House votes for troop pullout from Iraq

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

If the benchmarks are being met, troops would begin coming home no later than October one, with a goal of completing the troop pullout by April 1, 2008.

America's customer service champions

America's customer service champions

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

BusinessWeek's first-ever ranking of 25 client-pleasing brands included JetBlue, until it got stuck on the runway.

4 Indian-Americans in 'Junior Nobel' race

4 Indian-Americans in 'Junior Nobel' race

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

The contest is America's oldest and most prestigious high school science competition where six former finalists have won the Nobel Prize.

Colin Powell joins Vinod Khosla's vencap firm

Colin Powell joins Vinod Khosla's vencap firm

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Wednesday said Powell joined the firm earlier this month as a strategic limited partner, a new position created especially for him.

Finance minister's Budget Speech

Finance minister's Budget Speech

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

The finance minister presented the Interim Budget for 2004-05 in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Bharat Forge moves ahead

Bharat Forge moves ahead

Rediff.com20 May 2003

The outsourcing story continues to drive the shares of the Bharat Forge.