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FM assures US Inc of friendly investment climate

FM assures US Inc of friendly investment climate

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

The US corporate world wanted India to address issues relating to foreign investment in infrastructure and insurance sectors.

Obama, Woods remember Palmer as 'pioneer' in golf

Obama, Woods remember Palmer as 'pioneer' in golf

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Golfing great Arnold Palmer died on Sunday, aged 87. His death left the golfing fraternity in mourning. Tributes flow...

Arun Jaitley on what the BJP expects of Obama

Arun Jaitley on what the BJP expects of Obama

Rediff.com30 Oct 2010

'We genuinely believe that good India-US strategic ties in various fields are absolutely necessary -- whether it is security, space or trade. We are in favour of strengthening India-US ties,' says the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha.

Why sparks are flying ahead of Obama's India trip

Why sparks are flying ahead of Obama's India trip

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

With just days to go before United States President Barack Obama arrives in India, a major controversy has erupted over American terror suspect David Coleman Headley, who had allegedly surveyed locations in Mumbai that were targeted by the 10 Lashkar-e-Tayiba terrorists on November 26, 2008.

Obama nominates IIT alumni to key post

Obama nominates IIT alumni to key post

Rediff.com9 May 2015

United States President Barack Obama has nominated an IIT alumni to his advisory commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders.

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Meet America's new vice president: Kamala Harris

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Kamala Harris is now the first woman, the first Black American and the first Asian American to hold the country's second highest office, and is now in a strong position to run for the top job four years from now.

Obama joins Modi in paying homage to Martin Luther King

Obama joins Modi in paying homage to Martin Luther King

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

In a rare gesture, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Barack Obama visited the Martin Luther King Junior Memorial and paid homage to the leader of the African-American civil rights movement.

Nuke bill to bring in more investment: US media

Nuke bill to bring in more investment: US media

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Describing it as a personal victory of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh before the visit of US President Barack Obama to India, American media on Thursday said the passage of the Nuclear Liability bill would pave the way for much needed foreign investment in the crucial atomic energy sector of the country.

Now it's the Obamas' turn to say 'Wah Taj'

Now it's the Obamas' turn to say 'Wah Taj'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2015

Unable to visit the monument during his first visit to India, US President Barack Obama made enquiries about it with ASI guide. Kavita Chowdhury reports.

I like Obama. Guess who is saying so

I like Obama. Guess who is saying so

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Just days before leaving office, American President George W Bush has revealed that he not only likes Barack Obama but is also impressed by the US President-elect's Cabinet picks.

Obama's ex-tech czar Chopra to run for Virginia Lt Guv

Obama's ex-tech czar Chopra to run for Virginia Lt Guv

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Indian-American Aneesh Chopra, the former technology czar of United States President Barack Obama, has announced that he will seek the Democratic nomination for Virginia Lieutenant Governor, six months after he quit the White House to pursue his political goals.

A first: Obama to appoint PIO as asst secretary for South Asia

A first: Obama to appoint PIO as asst secretary for South Asia

Rediff.com23 May 2013

In what could be yet another historic appointment in the annals of the Indian-American community's immigrant experience, senior administration sources have told rediff.com that Nisha Desai Biswal is strongly tipped to be appointed the new assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian affairs

Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

Trump sworn in as 47th US President, says 'golden age' begins now

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

In a remarkable comeback to power, Donald J Trump Monday took oath as the 47th president of the United States and immediately promised a blitz of executive orders as he announced the beginning of a 'golden age' of America.

Will this man be the US President in 2012?

Will this man be the US President in 2012?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Riding on the back of youthful charisma, dynamism, energy and ability to inspire confidence amongst Florida's voters, Republican candidate Marco Rubio got elected to the Senate on November 2.

The hard work has just begun, says Obama

The hard work has just begun, says Obama

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

Revoking some of the previous Bush regime's globally criticised policies related to interrogation at the infamous Guantanamo Bay prison and Central Investigative Agency detention centres, US President Barack Obama has claimed America is now ready to lead again."Let there be no doubt about America's commitment to lead. We can no longer afford drift, and we can no longer afford delay, nor can we cede ground to those who seek destruction," he said.

Obama won't rake up Kashmir issue, says US

Obama won't rake up Kashmir issue, says US

Rediff.com26 Oct 2010

US President Barack Obama is unlikely to rake up the issue of Kashmir during his visit to India, a senior American official in New Delhi indicated. The US has reiterated that Kashmir is a bilateral issue to be resolved between New Delhi and Islamabad.

David Cameron to teach Obama cricket. Can you help?

David Cameron to teach Obama cricket. Can you help?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2012

Sports can be a novel way of strengthening bilateral relations. Barack Obama and David Cameron seem to have gone ahead and taken the initiative.

All you need to know about Wing Commander Pooja Thakur

All you need to know about Wing Commander Pooja Thakur

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

This is the first time a woman officer has led the Guard of Honour.

Obama raises Pak aid to $3.2 billion for 2011

Obama raises Pak aid to $3.2 billion for 2011

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

US President Barack Obama has proposed a $3.2 billion assistance for Pakistan for fiscal 2011, a substantial jump in American aid to that country.

Opinion polls show Obama losing ground

Opinion polls show Obama losing ground

Rediff.com3 Aug 2008

Obama, who hopes to be the first black-American President now holds a three-point lead over the Senator from Arizona, in an average of national polls, 47 per cent to 44 per cent, down from the five-point margin he held over the Vietnam war veteran, television channel CNNs poll of polls says.

No 2nd term, not running for US president: Hillary

No 2nd term, not running for US president: Hillary

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

United States secretary of state Hillary Clinton has said that she would not serve a second term as the top American diplomat if President Barack Obama was to be re-elected in 2012 presidential elections. She also categorically ruled out any attempt to run for US presidency again.

S Kumars and partner to takeover Obama suitmaker

S Kumars and partner to takeover Obama suitmaker

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

The sale of the debt-ridden company was approved by Judge Bruce Black in Federal bankruptcy court here and the deal is expected to close by July 7. The purchase agreement includes both companies taking on $33.5 million of the suitmaker's debt.

Dear Barack, thank you for the memories

Dear Barack, thank you for the memories

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Barack Obama will still be in the Oval Office till the morning of January 20, but gosh, we are already beginning to miss him.

Sikhs seek Obama's help to get justice for 1984 riot victims

Sikhs seek Obama's help to get justice for 1984 riot victims

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Sikh-Americans have sought American President Barack Obama's help in getting justice for the victims of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots that occurred after the assassination of the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi.

Not all outsourced jobs to come back: Obama

Not all outsourced jobs to come back: Obama

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

US President Barack Obama has hinted that he is not going to insist on bringing back the low-wage, low-skilled jobs outsourced to countries like India and China but would work on creating high-skilled, high-paying jobs, which cannot be off-shored.

Egypt protests may cost Obama a second term in the White House

Egypt protests may cost Obama a second term in the White House

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

The administration of President Barack Obama has as badly misjudged the gathering storm in Egypt before the riots broke out as the administration of then President Jimmy Carter had misjudged the gathering storm in Teheran in 1978 before the fall of the Shah of Iran, believes B Raman

Obama asks Britain not to leave EU

Obama asks Britain not to leave EU

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Obama's strong intervention in favour of the 'Remain' camp of the debate attracted strong criticism from the 'Vote Leave' campaign, which accused him of being 'downright hypocritical'.

India to take up BPO ban, visa issue during Obama visit

India to take up BPO ban, visa issue during Obama visit

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will raise with President Barack Obama next month concerns over the recent decisions by the United States on visa rules and outsourcing amid hopes that these would not affect the rapidly growing bilateral ties.

Flashback: US Presidents who came calling

Flashback: US Presidents who came calling

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Barack Obama will be the sixth American president to set foot on Indian soil when he arrives in India on November 5th for a four-day visit.

Obama could nominate Indian-American judge on US Supreme Court

Obama could nominate Indian-American judge on US Supreme Court

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Sri Srinivasan could become the first Indian-American to be on the bench of the US Supreme Court after conservative icon Justice Antonin Scalia's sudden death.

Al Qaeda is on the road to defeat: Obama

Al Qaeda is on the road to defeat: Obama

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Asserting that Al Qaeda is on the road to defeat, US President Barack Obama has reminded Americans that before his election in 2008 he had pledged to kill Osama bin Laden and he achieved that.

Obama felicitates Indian American for scientific achievement

Obama felicitates Indian American for scientific achievement

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Not only did Barack Obama mention and quote Thomas Kailath in his remarks before presenting the Stanford University professor emeritus of engineering with the National Medal of Science, the President also cited Kailath as a shining example of the brilliant talent of immigrants who make invaluable contributions to the United States and the world.

Meet Indian American community's first 'power couple'

Meet Indian American community's first 'power couple'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2009

United States President Barack Obama recently elevated Dr Rajiv Shah, who currently serves as Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist at the United States Department of Agriculture, as administrator for the United States Agency for International Development. Earlier, the Obama administration had named Shah's wife, Shivam Mallick Shah as Director of Special Initiatives, Office of Innovation and Improvement at the Department of Education.

Obama's victory = Surge in hate crime in US

Obama's victory = Surge in hate crime in US

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

Though the FBI is still in the process of compiling hate-crime statistics for 2008, those based on local media reports have forced experts to describe the surge as unprecedented. Some officials compared it to the rise in attacks on Muslims after the 9/11 attacks.

This US Congressman takes oath on Bhagavad Gita

This US Congressman takes oath on Bhagavad Gita

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Subramanyam's mother, who immigrated through Dulles Airport, watched her son being sworn-in on the Bhagavad Gita.

PM thanks Americans and heads home after seven-day trip

PM thanks Americans and heads home after seven-day trip

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

"My USA (trip) demonstrates the extraordinary depth and diversity of our relationship. A lot of ground has been covered in these few days (sic)," Modi tweeted before his departure.

Americans Must Depend On Hope And Prayer

Americans Must Depend On Hope And Prayer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The two major parties offer the United States choices that are basically unacceptable and the bench strength, such as it is, is not entirely capable of winning popular acclaim, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Trump 'wrong' president for US: Michelle Obama

Trump 'wrong' president for US: Michelle Obama

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The former first lady urged those who did not come out to vote in 2016 to make their vote count this time.

Development in India, China adds to the CO2 emission: Obama

Development in India, China adds to the CO2 emission: Obama

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

The US President said his Administration has invested in clean energy.

Indian-American wins Democratic Congressional primary for Illinois

Indian-American wins Democratic Congressional primary for Illinois

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Indian-American Raja Krishnamoorthi has registered a big win in the Democratic Congressional primary in the US state of Illinois by defeating the state senator.