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In China, Modi reunited with 'bestie' Obama

In China, Modi reunited with 'bestie' Obama

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

The two heads of state, who are known to be close, came together again in Huangzhou, China during the G20 summit.

Why Do We Believe Israel, And Not Iran?

Why Do We Believe Israel, And Not Iran?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

At the end of the day, for many worldwide, the ongoing mutual attacks between Israel and Iran would seem a contest devoid of any moral high ground and only a bout between two ordinary adversaries, one that nevertheless risks spinning out of control into a larger conflagration, notes Shyam G Menon.

Obama's Monday in New Delhi

Obama's Monday in New Delhi

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

US President Barack Obama has had a busy Monday -- from having being ceremonially welcomed at the Rashtrapati Bhawan to meeting leaders from across the spectrum. We recall his day in PHOTOS

'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.

Barack and Michelle, like never before

Barack and Michelle, like never before

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

The portraits -- painted by African American artists -- will shake up the assumptions of visitors to US presidential galleries.

Obama surprises Biden with top honour

Obama surprises Biden with top honour

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Barack Obama surprises his White House partner of eight years in a surprise ceremony.

Modi meets Obama: Dinner is served!

Modi meets Obama: Dinner is served!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Barack Obama at the White House and the two heads of state enjoyed a dinner. Ministry of external affairs Syed Akbaruddin shared snippets from the dinner. Highlights from the Modi-Obama dinner:

What Obama said on Al-Qaeda chief Zawahiri's killing

What Obama said on Al-Qaeda chief Zawahiri's killing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'Tonight's news is also proof that it's possible to root out terrorism without being at war in Afghanistan'

Obama to join Modi on 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast

Obama to join Modi on 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

The monthly 'Mann ki Baat' radio broadcast of Prime Minister Narendra Modi this time will be special as he will be joined by US President Barack Obama.

When Obama decides to walk to work

When Obama decides to walk to work

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Here's what happened when United States President Barack Obama decided to take a stroll.

Modi-Obama jugalbandi to go on air on Tuesday

Modi-Obama jugalbandi to go on air on Tuesday

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The joint radio address of PM Modi and Obama will be broadcast at 8 pm on Tuesday.

Obama apologises for 'Sweetie-Gate'

Obama apologises for 'Sweetie-Gate'

Rediff.com16 May 2008

On Wednesday, US Presidential hopeful Barack Obama received a critical endorsement from the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League, known as NARAL Pro-Choice America, oft-considered America's forefront voice on women's issues. Immediately, the endorsement raised the ire of feminists across the country, who said that NARAL had 'sold out' in endorsing a man (Barack Obama) over a woman (Hillary Clinton).

Gandhi among Obama's heroes, says US

Gandhi among Obama's heroes, says US

Rediff.com2 Oct 2010

Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King Jr are among the heroes of United States President Barack Obama, a senior Obama administration official has said. "Barack Obama, first African-American president and a student of those principles, identifies Gandhi's autobiography and Taylor Branch's terrific three-part biography of King, as works that helped shape him," Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia Robert Blake said.

Democracy, economy, change: Key words from Obama's last State Of the Union Address

Democracy, economy, change: Key words from Obama's last State Of the Union Address

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

In his final State Of The Union Address, US President Barack Obama touched on gun control, the economy and climate change in the speech.

First look: When Obama met Lara

First look: When Obama met Lara

Rediff.com21 Apr 2009

West Indies legend Brian Lara was seen giving Barack Obama a free batting lesson at the newly re-named Obama Terrace, Hilton Trinidad, St Ann's, on Sunday.

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

PHOTOS: Obama living his best life

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Former United States President Barack Obama has been free from the pressures of running the nation for two years now. However, while in office and even out of it, Obama has always enjoyed each moment. As he celebrates his 57th birthday (August 4), here are some of his lighter moments enjoying life.

McCain: Obama 'directly responsible' for Orlando shooting

McCain: Obama 'directly responsible' for Orlando shooting

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

McCain, who lost to Obama in the 2008 presidential election, made the comment while Obama was in Orlando visiting with the families of those killed in Sunday's attack.

Obama's Indian American IT Czar leaves White House

Obama's Indian American IT Czar leaves White House

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Aneesh Chopra, the highest ranking Indian American in the Obama administration, is stepping down from his position as White House Chief Technology Officer, administration officials announced on Friday.

PIX: Groove to the music, Obama shows you how

PIX: Groove to the music, Obama shows you how

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

A compilation of recent and archive images of United States President Barack Obama dancing.

Did Obama broach Kashmir solution with PM?

Did Obama broach Kashmir solution with PM?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

In a clutch of ice-cold words Dr Singh conveyed a great deal outright rejecting any third party mediation and disabusing any Pakistani notions to the effect that India was coming under US pressure over the Kashmir issue.

Why Americans voted Obama again and dumped Romney

Why Americans voted Obama again and dumped Romney

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Rediff.com's George Joseph lists some of the compelling reasons that prompted American voters to re-elect President Barack Obama.

Obamas meet India's high and mighty

Obamas meet India's high and mighty

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Sheela Bhatt on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's dinner for President Barack Obama.

PHOTOS: For Obama, it was another day of bromance with Modi

PHOTOS: For Obama, it was another day of bromance with Modi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

It was another day of chats, bonhomie and handshakes for Obama

Actor Kal Penn roots for Obama

Actor Kal Penn roots for Obama

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Penn was working on his computer while the television played in the background. The Democratic National Convention was on. Something made him look up. "It was Senator Obama's keynote, and he said: Especially after 9/11, we should not be divided between blue states and red states. We should be focused on being the United States," Penn said. After the address was over, Penn wondered, like many others, when Obama would run for president.

Now, a movie on Barack-Michelle romance

Now, a movie on Barack-Michelle romance

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

Southside with You will focus on the couple's romance, particularly the summer 1989 afternoon when he wooed her into a first date across Chicago's South Side, reported Deadline.

9 PIOs in fray for US Congress, 6 expected to win

9 PIOs in fray for US Congress, 6 expected to win

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Nine Indian Americans are running for the US House of Representatives, which includes a re-election bid by six of them while three are making their maiden foray into Congressional politics.

Michelle Obama casts her vote for US prez poll

Michelle Obama casts her vote for US prez poll

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

United States First Lady Michelle Obama has already cast her vote for the November 6 presidential election, using the "early voting" provisions of the country's electoral process. "What a great Monday this morning I voted for @BarackObama," Michelle tweeted on Monday night, hours after her twitter handle announced that the First Lady had cast her 2012 ballot.

Why Tibetans grow wary of Obama's ambivalence

Why Tibetans grow wary of Obama's ambivalence

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Tibetans, both in the occupied Tibetan areas of China and in the diaspora, are increasingly frustrated by what they perceive as the ambivalent attitude of United States President Barack Obama on the continued unrest in the Tibetan areas of China, and the violations of the human rights of the Tibetans by Beijing, says B Raman

Obama, Dr Singh go traditional in Cambodia

Obama, Dr Singh go traditional in Cambodia

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh skipped his usual attire of pristine white to take part in a photo-op with United States President Barack Obama and the top leaders of Asia.

Indian-American entrepreneurs react to Obama's win

Indian-American entrepreneurs react to Obama's win

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Majority of Indian community voted for Obama.

PHOTOS: For Obamas, it was handshakes and smiles @ prez banquet

PHOTOS: For Obamas, it was handshakes and smiles @ prez banquet

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

The who's who of the political and business world showed up for the state dinner

Winnie the Pooh Protests Xi Jinping!

Winnie the Pooh Protests Xi Jinping!

Rediff.com10 May 2024

On Thursday, May 9, 2024, Hungarians in Budapest used the beloved children's book character Winnie The Pooh to protest against Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to their country. Over the years Winnie the Pooh has been used to represent -- and criticise -- Xi Jinping.

Drones, satellites, warships to protect Obama

Drones, satellites, warships to protect Obama

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Indian and American satellites will be deployed for the duration of the visit. India's RISAT (Radar Imaging Satellite) will have a big role to play.

An Indian American ball for President Obama

An Indian American ball for President Obama

Rediff.com13 Dec 2012

Signifying the arrival of the three million-plus community at the national stage, the first ever Indian-American inaugural ball to celebrate the re-election of the US President Barack Obama would be held in Washington two nights before he takes the oath of office for his second term.

Afghanistan is no Vietnam, says  Obama

Afghanistan is no Vietnam, says Obama

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

In a prime-time address from the military academy at West Point in New York, United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday unveiled his revised strategy for Afghanistan--which included sending an additional 30,000 troops to that war-ravaged country -- but was as much a new policy directive for Pakistan

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

2024 Belongs To Payal Kapadia!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

All We Imagine as Light has been on several critics' best of the year lists, including Sight and Sound (Payal Kapadia appeared on the magazine's cover, perhaps a first for an Indian filmmaker), to The New York Times, Time and it is the number one film recommended by Barack Obama. The future certainly belongs to Payal Kapadia, asserts Aseem Chhabra.

How Left intends to make Obama's visit unpleasant

How Left intends to make Obama's visit unpleasant

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Barack Obama is not his predecessor. So why are India's Communists giving the American President the Bush treatment?

Humayun lies in wait for Obama

Humayun lies in wait for Obama

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Barack Obama's staff could not have chosen a better venue than Humayun's Tomb for his only cultural outing in the capital.

Modi, Trump, Putin walk ramp in AI fashion show

Modi, Trump, Putin walk ramp in AI fashion show

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Former US President Obama was featured wearing a number of ensembles some gladiator-inspired and a basketball one among others.

'Shame on You', Clinton tells Obama

'Shame on You', Clinton tells Obama

Rediff.com24 Feb 2008

"Shame on You, Barack Obama," Clinton, the New York Senator, said during a rally in Ohio. The Democratic nomination contest will be held on March 4 here along with the southern state of Texas. She charged the Obama campaign with producing misleading leaflets on her health care and free trade positions.