News for '-obamas'

The Obamas are coming with a wishlist

The Obamas are coming with a wishlist

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama told Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when the two met on the sidelines of the East Asia Summit in Myanmar in November 2014, how he barely had two years left to his presidential term and so much to do. The wish list included getting his daughters to see a tiger in the wild and the Taj Mahal.

Obama pardons his last turkey... and has a pun-fest

Obama pardons his last turkey... and has a pun-fest

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Puns flew high as President Obama cracked what he referred to as his "corny-copia of dad jokes about turkeys."

Oops! Obama follows the wrong David Cameron on Twitter

Oops! Obama follows the wrong David Cameron on Twitter

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama may call the British Prime Minister his 'bro' but follows the wrong David Cameron, a computer game lover, on Twitter.

Obama scolds reporter for 'nonsense' question

Obama scolds reporter for 'nonsense' question

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

United States President Barack Obama on Thursday rebuked a reporter from a major news outlet who asked a question about American citizens languishing in Iranian jails at a time when he led a successful negotiations with Iran on the nuclear deal.

What Obama and Trump read, and what that tells us

What Obama and Trump read, and what that tells us

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

That US is losing one of its best-read presidents, and will gain one of the least likely to have ever read a book. Does that matter? Mihir S Sharma explains why it should.

The untold story of Obama's mother

The untold story of Obama's mother

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Barack Obama's mother was a truly unusual person, a woman with a curiosity, a keen intellect, and an internationalist orientation much ahead of her times, says B S Prakash after reading A Singular Woman

Dreams do come true as Gauff crowned America's tennis queen

Dreams do come true as Gauff crowned America's tennis queen

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The first teenager to play in a US Open final since Serena in 2001 there was symmetry to the moment as Gauff rallied to beat the second seeded Belarusian 2-6, 6-3, 6-2 and end a six-year barren stretch for American tennis fans, who were finally able to celebrate a homegrown champion.

Obama vows action against Russia over election hacks

Obama vows action against Russia over election hacks

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Russia stands accused by the US of hacking the emails of the Democratic Party and a key Hillary Clinton aide, which the Kremlin strongly denies.

Obama unfit to be commander-in-chief: Jindal

Obama unfit to be commander-in-chief: Jindal

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Republican leader Bobby Jindal has said that Barack Obama is unfit to be commander-in-chief, as he slammed the US President for repeatedly refusing to commit resources needed to defeat radical Islamic terrorists.

In PHOTOS: Spot the real Obama!

In PHOTOS: Spot the real Obama!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

It is said that there are at least seven people in the world with a similar face. And it seems to be holding true. And in the case of United States President Barack Obama, three have been found.

Richardson, Obama's commerce nominee withdraws

Richardson, Obama's commerce nominee withdraws

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Bill Richardson who was picked up by the US President-elect, Barack Obama, as his commerce secretary said he is withdrawing because of the unanswered questions about a federal grand jury investigation in New Mexico State, of which he is the Governor.

Obama's billionaires

Obama's billionaires

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Ever since he ran for the Senate in 2004, Barack Obama has had a wealth of 10-figure tycoons advising--and funding--him.

IN PHOTOS: WORLD celebrates Barack Obama's triumph!

IN PHOTOS: WORLD celebrates Barack Obama's triumph!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Rediff.com presents a collection of photographs to show how people rejoiced Obama's victory across the world.

Here's what Obama said in last presser as US Prez

Here's what Obama said in last presser as US Prez

Rediff.com19 Jan 2017

"At my core I think we're going to be OK," Obama said.

Orlando shooting an 'act of terror', says President Obama

Orlando shooting an 'act of terror', says President Obama

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

However, nothing is definitively known about the motivation behind this mass shooting, he told reporters at the White House on Sunday afternoon.

What Sonia, Obama spoke about at their meet

What Sonia, Obama spoke about at their meet

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Sonia Gandhi,Manmohan Singh and party leaders met Obama.

Hiroshima memory must never fade, says Obama on historic visit

Hiroshima memory must never fade, says Obama on historic visit

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Accompanied by Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Obama lay flowers at the cenotaph in Hiroshima, which sits in the shadow of a domed building, whose skeleton has been left standing in silent testament to the victims of the first ever nuclear attack.

Kalam served as inspiration for millions of Indians: Obama

Kalam served as inspiration for millions of Indians: Obama

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

"On behalf of the American people, I wish to extend my deepest condolences to the people of India on the passing of former Indian President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam," Obama said in a statement.

California mass shooters may have been radicalised: Obama

California mass shooters may have been radicalised: Obama

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Obama also renewed his call to for tightening gun control measures.

Looking at Obama's UP connection!

Looking at Obama's UP connection!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Here's what Phas Gaye Re Obama is all about.

Retain Obama's policy towards India: Tellis urges Trump

Retain Obama's policy towards India: Tellis urges Trump

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Possible US envoy says India must get assurance against China.

Obama signs bill to end shutdown

Obama signs bill to end shutdown

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

US President Barack Obama early this morning signed a bill into law to end a disruptive 16-day government shutdown and increase the current debt ceiling of $16.7 trillion to prevent the country from a debt default with potentially worldwide economic repercussions.

PM Modi and Obama meet for 8th time in 2 years

PM Modi and Obama meet for 8th time in 2 years

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

This could be their last meeting as leaders of the two countries with Obama's second term as US President coming to an end in November.

US economy getting stronger: Obama

US economy getting stronger: Obama

Rediff.com11 May 2012

Claiming that the US economy is getting stronger, President Barack Obama, has said it is time that businesses move back their manufacturing from China, as he hit's the campaign trail this week.

PHOTO album: President Obama's India trip

PHOTO album: President Obama's India trip

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

We recollect some moments of the US President's stay in India, the longest ever in a foreign country ever since he took over the top post.

Obama urges action on Syria @ UNGA

Obama urges action on Syria @ UNGA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

Addressing world leaders at the 68th session of the UN General Assembly, Obama said if the international community cannot be united against forcing Syria to give up its chemical weapons, "then it will show that the United Nations is incapable of enforcing the most basic of international laws".

'Obama won't change the world'

'Obama won't change the world'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

'He is not as starry eyed about India as George Bush was. But within some limits he would like to do good to India,' says political thinker Ashis Nandy.

Obama fumes over gatecrashers

Obama fumes over gatecrashers

Rediff.com14 Dec 2009

Describing the gatecrashing by a socialite couple into his first state dinner as a 'screwup', an angry US President Barack Obama has vowed that no more uninvited guests will be getting into the White House.

Why Obama promptly accepted Modi's R-Day invite

Why Obama promptly accepted Modi's R-Day invite

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

It is in Prime Minister Narendra Modi Modi, officials in Washington believe, US President Barack Obama has found an Indian leader who is willing to walk the talk to realise the common goals of the two countries. Lalit K Jha reports

In State of the Union, Obama confronts Americans' fears

In State of the Union, Obama confronts Americans' fears

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The US president used his eight and final State of the Union address to take on his critics, particularly those in the Republican Party running for president.

Obama endorses Clinton, says no one else better qualified

Obama endorses Clinton, says no one else better qualified

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Obama's endorsement of Clinton came moments after he met Senator Sanders of Vermont at the White House.

Obama announces $4 billion investments, loans to India

Obama announces $4 billion investments, loans to India

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama on Monday announced investments and loans worth $4 billion by American agencies as part of measures to bolster trade with India.

Obama and Modi make their first hotline call

Obama and Modi make their first hotline call

Rediff.com11 Nov 2015

United States President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have made the first use of the secure hotline set up between Washington and New Delhi as they reviewed progress on key areas of cooperation and discussed global issues ahead of the upcoming G-20 summit.

Obama hails 'good friend' Dalai Lama despite China warning

Obama hails 'good friend' Dalai Lama despite China warning

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Obama walks a tight-rope following a Chinese warning against meeting the Dalai Lama

Dr Singh to meet Obama in Sept

Dr Singh to meet Obama in Sept

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to undertake a six-day visit to the United States from September 20, during which he will have a bilateral meeting with President Barack Obama in Washington besides attending the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

MLB's first woman general manager gets Obama, Clinton praise

MLB's first woman general manager gets Obama, Clinton praise

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Overseeing all aspects of the Marlins operation from budgets to player contracts, Ng joins a rebuilding team that were one of MLB's biggest surprise stories this year as they made the playoffs for the first time since 2003.

Obama's Christmas gift to 5 mn illegal immigrants

Obama's Christmas gift to 5 mn illegal immigrants

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Obama's action is expected to help a significant number of Indians in the technology field, especially those having H-1B visas

Obama reviews Afghan situation

Obama reviews Afghan situation

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

US President Barack Obama met his top security and defence officials to assess the situation in Afghanistan and consider the demand of more troops to save the mission in the war ravaged country. Obama would take several weeks to review his strategy on Afghanistan, the White House has said.

Republicans snatch Obama's old Senate seat

Republicans snatch Obama's old Senate seat

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Republican Mark Kirk defeated Illinois Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias in one of the nation's ugliest and most closely watched Senate races.

Democracy itself is on the ballot: Obama tells countrymen

Democracy itself is on the ballot: Obama tells countrymen

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

He said Trump's closing argument was "What do you have to lose?' The answer is: Everything".