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Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, hails Indian-Americans

Trump celebrates Diwali at White House, hails Indian-Americans

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

Trump said he was deeply honoured to be joined by so many administration officials and leaders of the Indian-American community in celebrating Diwali -- the festival of lights.

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

The Elevance of Kamala Harris

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Kamala has finessed bubblegum conversation about whether she is Black or Indian. Her Irrelevancing-approach, an Irrelevance-code if you will, is Elevated and Elegant -- this is the Elevance of Kamala! asserts economist Dr Anuradha Luther Maitra.

India Inc not worried over 'chop shop' remark

India Inc not worried over 'chop shop' remark

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

The Indian industry seems confident on the latest bit of political rhetoric from the United States on the outsourcing of work and jobs from there, culminating in a reported statement from President Barack Obama on the process being reversed.

'US will pull out of Afghan for economic reasons'

'US will pull out of Afghan for economic reasons'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2010

A former director-general of Pakistan's Inter-Services Intelligence has said that United States President Barack Obama will pull out American troops from Afghanistan for economic reasons rather than for strategic ones because his administration would find the ongoing surge unsustainable.

Pakistan hails John Kerry's nomination, India mum

Pakistan hails John Kerry's nomination, India mum

Rediff.com24 Dec 2012

"I think it's fair to say that few individuals know as many presidents and prime ministers, or grasp our foreign policies as firmly as John Kerry. And this makes him a perfect choice to guide American diplomacy," said United States President Barack Obama as he nominated five-term Senator from Massachusetts John Kerry to be the next Secretary of State.

'Muslims didn't bomb twin towers. Terrorists did'

'Muslims didn't bomb twin towers. Terrorists did'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

The two Indian Americans on the White House inter-faith council, Eboo Patel, a Muslim, and Anju Bhargava, a Hindu, have strongly endorsed United States President Barack Obama's support for the proposed mosque cum community and Islamic cultural center near Ground Zero in New York, saying it was a constitutional issue with regard to freedom of religion that had to be protected zealously

US gearing up for a possible attack in Libya, says report

US gearing up for a possible attack in Libya, says report

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

The United States defence and intelligence agencies are preparing the groundwork for operations to kill or capture terrorists responsible for the attack on its mission in Libya's eastern city of Benghazi resulting in death of four Americans including its Ambassador.

US firms back India's case on immigration Bill

US firms back India's case on immigration Bill

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

IBM writes to US Congress; Premji meets Biden

What Modi can expect in US during his September visit

What Modi can expect in US during his September visit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2014

The Indian-American community will accord a grand reception to Prime Minister Narendra Modi when he travels to the United States in September to attend the annual General Assembly session in New York and a White House meeting with US President Barack Obama.

Uproar over US Congressman's 'legitimate rape' remark

Uproar over US Congressman's 'legitimate rape' remark

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Indian-American political leaders, contesting Congressional elections, are outraged at the remarks of "legitimate rape" by a United States lawmaker, which President Barack Obama had termed as offensive.

Obama pitches for simplicity in Indian regulations

Obama pitches for "simplicity" in Indian regulations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama said there is natural convergence between India and the United States.

US to withdraw 10,000 troops from Afghanistan

US to withdraw 10,000 troops from Afghanistan

Rediff.com23 Jun 2011

The United States will withdraw 33,000 Americans troops from Afghanistan by the summer of 2012, beginning with an initial drawdown of 10,000 surge forces by this year-end, President Barack Obama has said.

'US must signal readiness to do business with Modi'

'US must signal readiness to do business with Modi'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2014

According to Curtis, the US should seek to work with the new BJP government to enhance India's role in demonstrating America's commitment to the Asia-Pacific.

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

With Mitt Romney on his three-nation tour, Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, one of his top possible running mates for November polls, is leading the Republican campaign against United States President Barack Obama in battleground states, where he slammed the incumbent's economic policies.

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Bobby Jindal hits campaign trail for touring Romney

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

With Mitt Romney on his three-nation tour, Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, one of his top possible running mates for November polls, is leading the Republican campaign against United States President Barack Obama in battleground states, where he slammed the incumbent's economic policies.

PM's White House dinner was a mix hard power and soft

PM's White House dinner was a mix hard power and soft

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

The governmental/administration names on both sides of the table are no-brainers that requite little elaboration. It is on the political side that Obama sprang a few surprises.

Defeat, don't hate Obama: Jindal to Republicans

Defeat, don't hate Obama: Jindal to Republicans

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

Bobby Jindal, the Indian American Governor of Louisiana, has advised Republicans to refrain from demonising Barack Obama, saying it was absolutely crucial to defeat the President but "foolish" to hate him.

What pulled recession-hit US out of the abyss

What pulled recession-hit US out of the abyss

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

US President Barack Obama on Wednesday said the 'distasteful but necessary' steps taken by his administration had pulled the recession-hit American economy 'back from abyss' and vowed not to rest until the country was put back to work.

First US woman to go into space passes away

First US woman to go into space passes away

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Sally Ride, the first US woman to go into space, has died after a 17-month battle against cancer. She was 61.

Clinton warns Pak about terror 'safe havens'

Clinton warns Pak about terror 'safe havens'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

In a blunt message to Pakistan, United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said that the US will never tolerate a safe haven for those who kill Americans and it wants Islamabad to take concrete action in the war against terrorism. "The United States has clear expectations for this relationship. And as President (Barack) Obama said on Wednesday night, US will never tolerate a safe haven for those who kill Americans," Clinton said on Thursday in her testimony.

US judge denies request for releasing Osama photos

US judge denies request for releasing Osama photos

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

A United States court has refused to release photos and videos from American military raid that killed Al Qaeda chief Osama bin Laden in Pakistan last year.

NSA Menon meets Hillary Clinton

NSA Menon meets Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

Menon arrived in Washington to review the implementation of initiatives launched during the November visit of US President Barack Obama to India.

Obama seeks to avoid 'catastrophe'

Obama seeks to avoid 'catastrophe'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Barack Obama warned Americans on Monday that economic crisis could turn into catastrophe if the federal government does not take decisive action to create jobs and stabilise the financial sector.

'Pak creates dissonance as Indo-US ties improve'

'Pak creates dissonance as Indo-US ties improve'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

Every time the United States tries to improve its ties with India, it creates a lot of "cognitive dissonance" in Pakistan where the Indo-American relations have become a zero-sum game, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said.

Bernanke is Time's Person of the Year

Bernanke is Time's Person of the Year

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

The US Federal Reserve chairman Ben S Bernanke has been named as the 'Person of the Year 2009' by the leading American magazine Time.

Exclusive! Desi Congressman on traveling with Obama to India

Exclusive! Desi Congressman on traveling with Obama to India

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

'This is such a dynamic time for our entire community.' Ami Bera tells Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com what his selection means for desis in America.

Power, politics dazzle Obama's state dinner

Power, politics dazzle Obama's state dinner

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Scores of Indian American politicians, administration officials, media personalities and activists were among the 320 guests at the first state dinner of the Barack Obama presidency in honour of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Mrs Gurcharan Kaur

Zardari will face public rage if Davis is released

Zardari will face public rage if Davis is released

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

The US has put tons of pressure on Pakistan to release Raymond Davis under the cover of diplomatic immunity but it is difficult for the president Asif Ali Zardari to solve the case in a way acceptable both to the American and Pakistani masses. While Zardari cannot put aside Obama's request but at the same time an Egypt-like situation could occur in Pakistan if Davis is released.

Obama's notion of fatherhood is endearing

Obama's notion of fatherhood is endearing

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Being a father is about more than just having children, US President Barack Obama has said while highlighting that his administration is enacting policies that make it easier for working fathers to support their families.

Indo-US ties not to counterbalance China, says US

Indo-US ties not to counterbalance China, says US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

"I don't think you heard anybody say that in the course of the President's three-day visit (to India), we're looking to counterbalance China in any way," Robert Blake, Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Robert Blake, told journalists in New York and Washington during a digital video press conference.

Why US is looking to elevate trade ties with India

Why US is looking to elevate trade ties with India

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The US hopes that the upcoming India trip of US President Barack Obama would elevate trade and investment ties.

'Trump's Win Won't Affect Skilled Immigrants'

'Trump's Win Won't Affect Skilled Immigrants'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

'As far as skilled immigration is concerned, the US needs Indian skills and Indian talent, and there are no two opinions about it even among US companies.'

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