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US disappointed with no headway in US-India nuke deal

US disappointed with no headway in US-India nuke deal

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

A frustrated and angry America Inc believes it has been let down by Delhi after all of its lobbying to push through the deal in the US Congress, reports Aziz Haniffa in Washington, DC.

PIX: Lara Dutta, Mandana, Juhi mingle at an exhibition

PIX: Lara Dutta, Mandana, Juhi mingle at an exhibition

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

A look at the guests at the opening.

Pak suggests mid-January for FS-level talks

Pak suggests mid-January for FS-level talks

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

"Pakistan is now waiting for India's response to the proposed dates," Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's adviser on foreign affairs, said.

Under-23 Emerging Cup: It's India-Pakistan final

Under-23 Emerging Cup: It's India-Pakistan final

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Spinner Akshar Patel did the star turn for India as they fought their way back from a tough situation to set up a title clash with Pakistan after a 46-run victory over United Arab Emirates in the semi-finals of the ACC Under-23 Emerging Teams Cup, in Singapore, on Friday.

Bajwa shuffles Pakistan's generals

Bajwa shuffles Pakistan's generals

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'By convention, the prime minister is technically kept in the loop for the DG, ISI's appointment.' 'It remains to be seen if Prime Minister Imran Khan is able to indicate any preference by then,' says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Meet the man who sent Rajat Gupta to jail

Meet the man who sent Rajat Gupta to jail

Rediff.com26 Oct 2012

Aziz Haniffa recalls an earlier meeting with US Attorney Preet Bharara, who had addressed the criticism in certain segments in the community about an Indian American going after their own with a vengeance

Could this be the next Indian Idol?

Could this be the next Indian Idol?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2005

The night Obama fought like Ali in the rematch

The night Obama fought like Ali in the rematch

Rediff.com17 Oct 2012

Aziz Haniffa analyses how President Barack Obama took the fight to his opponent Republican nominee Mitt Romney in the thrilling second presidential debate at New York's Hofstra University

Indian-American files for bankruptcy

Indian-American files for bankruptcy

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Akshay K Desai's Universal Health Care Group, a major Medicare provider - has gone belly-up.

Pak issues list of 109 'most wanted' terrorists

Pak issues list of 109 'most wanted' terrorists

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Pakistani authorities on Friday issued a list of 109 "most wanted" terrorists, including Lashkar-e-Jhangvi member Mati-ur-Rehman who was accused of involvement in a suicide attack on former premier Shaukat Aziz.

Pakistan contacts UN over cancellation of NSA-level talks

Pakistan contacts UN over cancellation of NSA-level talks

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Pakistan's permanent representative at the UN Maleeha Lodhi was instructed to contact the UN leadership to discuss the rejection of dialogue by India.

Indian American voters are Obama's strongest supporters

Indian American voters are Obama's strongest supporters

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Asian Americans favourability rating of Romney is considerably lower, about half of the level for Obama, says a study on the political and social attitudes of Asian Americans released in Washington DC. Aziz Haniffa reports.

Committed to resolving issues with Pak through dialogue: Modi to Nawaz

Committed to resolving issues with Pak through dialogue: Modi to Nawaz

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

According to Dawn, Modi in his message reiterated India's desire to build good neighbourly relations with Pakistan.

Nikki Haley launches blistering attack on President Obama

Nikki Haley launches blistering attack on President Obama

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The hardest part of my job continues to be this federal government, this administration, this president, says South Carolina Governor, Nimrata Randhawa Haley in a prime time speech at GOP Convention. Aziz Haniffa reports.

'Concerns of Hindus are near to my heart'

'Concerns of Hindus are near to my heart'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Aziz Haniffa speaks to the candidate from Hawaii, on course to become the first Hindu-American congresswoman

Assam fight back against UP

Assam fight back against UP

Rediff.com25 Nov 2004

After being dismissed for 184, Assam had UP reeling at 111 for 5 at stumps on day 1 in the Ranji Trophy match.

Resuming bilateral talks most 'viable' option: Kasuri

Resuming bilateral talks most 'viable' option: Kasuri

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

"First of all I would like to welcome it. I am not one of the cynics who always put ifs and buts," Kasuri told exclusively to ANI.

Gurdwara victims' kin believe incident an aberration: Rao

Gurdwara victims' kin believe incident an aberration: Rao

Rediff.com10 Aug 2012

Indian Ambassador to the US Nirupama Rao visited families of victims of the Wisconsin grudwara shootout and said that the incident should not define ties with the larger American community. Aziz Haniffa reports

'Wade Michael Page certainly mistook Sikhs for Muslims'

'Wade Michael Page certainly mistook Sikhs for Muslims'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Mark Potok, senior fellow at the US-based non-profit civil rights organisation Southern Poverty Law Centre which monitors white supremacist and other hate-groups in America, is convinced that Wade Michael Page targetted innocent Sikh worshippers in the Oak Creek, Wisconsin, believing they were Muslims.

'Violence against Sikh Americans risen post 9/11'

'Violence against Sikh Americans risen post 9/11'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

Condemning the shootout at a gurudwara in Wisconsin that killed six worshippers, US lawmakers said that the government should take action to protect Sikhs and prosecute hate crimes. Aziz Haniffa reports

#WorldBookDay: Readers recommend their favourite books!

#WorldBookDay: Readers recommend their favourite books!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

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'US-Pak relationship transactional, not built on goodwill'

'US-Pak relationship transactional, not built on goodwill'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

The United States Senate Foreign Relations Committee is divided on the usefulness of continuing US aid to Pakistan, reports Aziz Haniffa.

Chat: How to invest wisely post Brexit and be rich!

Chat: How to invest wisely post Brexit and be rich!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Golden tips for investors post Brexit from Feroze Aziz, Deputy CEO, Anand Rathi Financial Services.

Separatist Geelani snubs Pak, turns down invite for Eid Milan

Separatist Geelani snubs Pak, turns down invite for Eid Milan

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

In a surprise snub to Pakistan, hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani decided to "boycott" the Eid Milan being hosted by Pakistan high commissioner Abdul Basit in Delhi on July 21, making it the first time that he has turned down such an invite.

Horror story of Indians in Iraq

Horror story of Indians in Iraq

Rediff.com6 May 2004

Last minute tips to crack the CMAT

Last minute tips to crack the CMAT

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

In an online chat with readers, Aziz Manva, head, Testfunda.com addressed last minute queries related to the CMAT and offered advice on how to optimise preparation to score well in the test.

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

12 Indians among 17 killed in tragic bus accident in Dubai

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

Dubai Police authorities said that there are still some unidentified bodies and the number of Indians who died in the accident could rise further.

Images: Obama, PM at White House

Images: Obama, PM at White House

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was on Tuesday given a rousing welcome at the White House where he was received by President Barack Obama before they sat down for bilateral talks during which the two countries are expected to take their strategic ties to a new level.

Another controversy over Taslima, TV serial postponed

Another controversy over Taslima, TV serial postponed

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen ran into another controversy when protest by Muslim fundamentalists forced a Bengali channel to postpone the broadcast of a TV serial based on a story written by her.

Removal of MFN status would hit $488.5 mn worth of exports from Pak

Removal of MFN status would hit $488.5 mn worth of exports from Pak

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Removal of this status means India can now enhance customs duties to any level on goods coming from Pakistan.

Time for India to talk directly to Pakistan army

Time for India to talk directly to Pakistan army

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

'The Modi government will be wasting its time talking to Nawaz Sharif.' 'It would be better if it were to open a direct channel with the Pakistan army,' says Rajeev Sharma.

Clerics, who went missing in Pakistan, to return to India on Monday

Clerics, who went missing in Pakistan, to return to India on Monday

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said she had spoken to one of the clerics.

'Bureaucracy a major impediment to Indo-US military ties'

'Bureaucracy a major impediment to Indo-US military ties'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Dr S Amer Latif, a senior Pentagon policy wonk, on leave as a Visiting Fellow with the Wadhwani Chair in United States-India Policy Studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies -- a leading Washington, DC think tank -- has said the civilian bureaucracy with the Indian ministry of defense "is a significant impediment to close US-India military ties."

Indian American Harris makes prime time address at DNC

Indian American Harris makes prime time address at DNC

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

California Attorney General Kamala Harris' close friendship with the president, gives her a prime time slot on the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina; in her remarks she bemoans the foreclosure contagion and recalls how proud her mom was when she bought her home. Aziz Haniffa reports

Ranji Roundup: Karnataka rout Delhi; Saurashtra eye bonus-point

Ranji Roundup: Karnataka rout Delhi; Saurashtra eye bonus-point

Rediff.com22 Oct 2016

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played across India on Saturday.

Will Obama re-election lead to GOP soul-searching?

Will Obama re-election lead to GOP soul-searching?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

As much as it was a thumping victory for Barack Obama, the election results were also a repudiation of the current Republican Party, held hostage by a rabid tea party, that has alienated minorities and women, who delivered for Obama despite an unemployment rate of over 7.8 percent, says Aziz Haniffa.

'My GK is low. How can I prepare for the CMAT?'

'My GK is low. How can I prepare for the CMAT?'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

In an online chat with readers on August 23, Aziz Manva, head, TestFunda.com fielded queries on the CMAT exam and offered advice on how to optimise preparation for success.

'India won't go out of its way to promote democracy'

'India won't go out of its way to promote democracy'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Democracy will remain central to India's national identity, but will not be a conscious axis of its foreign policy, reports Aziz Haniffa

'India an emerging power, but at loss how to exercise it'

'India an emerging power, but at loss how to exercise it'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The viability of the envisaged United States-India strategic partnership is once again under the microscope. Aziz Haniffa reports

'My Green Card is at home, where is yours?

'My Green Card is at home, where is yours?

Rediff.com29 May 2012

Leena Jayaswal, an associate professor at American University in Washington, DC, last week made her artistic debut at an exhibition titled Motherland at the Gandhi Memorial Center in Washington DC this month. Aziz Haniffa reports