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This actor is trolling Trump with cartoons, and Twitter loves it

This actor is trolling Trump with cartoons, and Twitter loves it

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

Jim Carrey has taken to sketching not-so-favourable cartoons of the US president and his administration.

Michelle will never run for office, she's too sensible: Obama

Michelle will never run for office, she's too sensible: Obama

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

"She is as talented a person as I know. You can see the incredible resonance she has with the American people. But I joke that she's too sensible to want to be in politics," Obama was quoted as saying by the Rolling Stone.

Trump names US hostage negotiator as new NSA

Trump names US hostage negotiator as new NSA

Rediff.com18 Sep 2019

'I have worked long & hard with Robert. He will do a great job!' he said.

Trump downplayed COVID risk to reduce panic: Book

Trump downplayed COVID risk to reduce panic: Book

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

As per the book, Trump insists to Woodward he would triumph over the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic calamity. "Don't worry about it, Bob. OK?" Trump told the author in July. "Don't worry about it. We'll get to do another book. You'll find I was right."

Trump's inauguration drew fewer crowd than Obama's

Trump's inauguration drew fewer crowd than Obama's

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Donald Trump may blame the rain, but there were clearly a lot less people who attended his inauguration on Capitol Hill than had been anticipated.

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.

Trump leaves White House with unprecedent tainted legacy

Trump leaves White House with unprecedent tainted legacy

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The 74-year-old real estate mogul-turned politician, who radically changed politics in the corridors of power in Washington, DC over the past four tumultuous years, was impeached for a second time on the charges of 'incitement of insurrection' for the violent storming of the United States Capitol by his supporters just days before the end of his four-year term.

Joe Biden: From being one of the youngest senators to oldest US president

Joe Biden: From being one of the youngest senators to oldest US president

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The presidential dreams that the veteran leader from Delaware had harboured since childhood seemed all but over for a third time until he won South Carolina's Democratic Party primary on February 29 last year, forcing most rivals out of the race and making one of the most dramatic comebacks in American political history.

At 116, she's the world's new oldest person

At 116, she's the world's new oldest person

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

At 116, Gertrude Weaver is now the world's oldest person.

From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

From Lincoln to Trump: A look at inaugurations past

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

From when James Buchanan was sworn in in 1857 to Donald Trump in 2017.

Obama's @POTUS Twitter account attracts 1.46 million followers

Obama's @POTUS Twitter account attracts 1.46 million followers

Rediff.com19 May 2015

In less than 12 hours after he officially entered 'Twittersphere', US President Barack Obama's account has attracted 1.46 million followers.

Next 4-6 months could be worst of COVID-19: Bill Gates

Next 4-6 months could be worst of COVID-19: Bill Gates

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, whose foundation has been part of the effort to develop and deliver COVID-19 vaccines, has warned that the next four to six months could be the worst of the coronavirus pandemic.

A sari and tears: Naomi Campbell's India diary

A sari and tears: Naomi Campbell's India diary

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

What caused the supermodel's public breakdown in New Delhi?

Modi, the Winter Fashionista

Modi, the Winter Fashionista

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Thank you, Mr Prime Minister, for bringing colour to our colourless, drab, despair-ridden lives.

'Yes we can, yes we did!' Teary Obama bids farewell

'Yes we can, yes we did!' Teary Obama bids farewell

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

United States President Barack Obama said goodbye to his nation in an emotional address enriched with wisdom and optimism.

Obama, Putin fail to reach Syria deal on sidelines of G20 Summit

Obama, Putin fail to reach Syria deal on sidelines of G20 Summit

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

The two leaders conversed on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit here for ninety minutes and worked to clarify gaps in negotiations over on the Syrian crisis.

Trump stays away from Harvey's victims

Trump stays away from Harvey's victims

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Bush and Obama were kind; Trump couldn't care less.

Trump, Biden campaigns eye the Hindu vote in US

Trump, Biden campaigns eye the Hindu vote in US

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

While the Trump campaign promises that re-electing President Donald Trump will "reduce obstacles to religious freedoms" for Hindus in America, the rival Biden campaign on Tuesday said former vice president Joe Biden has made outreach to the Hindu faith community a priority.

DNC set to script history by nominating Kamala Harris

DNC set to script history by nominating Kamala Harris

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

With the nomination, 55-year-old Harris, who has many firsts to a trailblazing career starting with an attorney from California, would break another glass ceiling in US politics.

Trump denies knowledge of 'Russian bounties on US troops'

Trump denies knowledge of 'Russian bounties on US troops'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The New York Times in a news story on Saturday said that American intelligence officials have concluded that a Russian military intelligence unit secretly offered bounties to Taliban-linked terrorists for killing coalition forces in Afghanistan -- including targeting American troops -- amid the peace talks to end the long-running war there, according to officials briefed on the matter.

In just two weeks, 52pc Americans want Trump gone: Poll

In just two weeks, 52pc Americans want Trump gone: Poll

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

52 per cent say they would rather have Barack Obama as President, to only 43 per cent who are glad Donald Trump is at the helm, says new poll.

India dolls up in saffron, white & green for Republic Day

India dolls up in saffron, white & green for Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The mood in India is upbeat as it celebrates R-Day.

PHOTO: Malala's date with the Obamas

PHOTO: Malala's date with the Obamas

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

United States President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama have met Pakistani teenage activist Malala Yousafzai in the Oval Office of the White House and praised her remarkable courage and efforts.

'Obama is the founder of Islamic State': Trump's fresh salvo

'Obama is the founder of Islamic State': Trump's fresh salvo

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Donald Trump on Thursday repeatedly accused President Barack Obama of founding the Islamic State group.

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:

Modi pips Big B to be most followed Indian on Twitter

Modi pips Big B to be most followed Indian on Twitter

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The PM is also the second most followed politician in the world, right after US President Barack Obama.

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

How will AUKUS pact impact India?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The agreement would divert China's attention and keep them busy in the Pacific theatre, probably resulting in a reduction in threat perception in our area of interest in the Indian Ocean, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Meryl Streep, Stevie Wonder receive Presidential honour

Meryl Streep, Stevie Wonder receive Presidential honour

Rediff.com25 Nov 2014

Two American icons receive the highest civilian award in the US.

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rihanna has no plans to stop the music, and her activism

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Rihanna, who has frequently spoken out on issues such as LGBTQIA+ rights and racism, is the fourth most followed person, with 101.3 million followers, on Twitter after former US president Barack Obama and singers Justin Bieber and Katy Perry. Her tweet on India's farmers received hundreds of thousands of retweets and likes.

Obama quit smoking for wife. What did YOU give up?

Obama quit smoking for wife. What did YOU give up?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Obama quit smoking for Michelle. What did YOU give up?

Trump supporters storm US Capitol; 4 dead in violence

Trump supporters storm US Capitol; 4 dead in violence

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

In an unprecedented assault on democracy in the US, thousands of supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol building here and clashed with police, resulting in four deaths and interrupting a constitutional process by Congress to affirm the victory of President-elect Joe Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris in the election.

From 'likable enough' to lovefest: Obama and Clinton through the years

From 'likable enough' to lovefest: Obama and Clinton through the years

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Take a look back at the two politicos over the years.

PIX: Trump leaves White House without welcoming Biden

PIX: Trump leaves White House without welcoming Biden

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Donald Trump, known for his unpredictable leadership style, divisive rhetoric targeting both allies and opponents, and the only US president to be impeached twice, left the White House on Wednesday with a tainted legacy never seen before in American political history.

Trump or Biden, no change seen in India strategic ties

Trump or Biden, no change seen in India strategic ties

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Irrespective of the outcome of Tuesday's keenly-contested US presidential election, America's strategic relationship with India is expected to maintain the current momentum and strengthen further, policy documents and remarks from the two campaigns indicate.

How I slayed my demons and won an Olympic medal

How I slayed my demons and won an Olympic medal

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'Sport is cruel, as is life, which is why winning becomes sweet.'

FBI intercepts poison-laced letter sent to Obama

FBI intercepts poison-laced letter sent to Obama

Rediff.com31 May 2013

A letter laced with poisonous substance ricin, sent to United States President Barack Obama, has been intercepted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the agency has confirmed.

Trumps terms Biden's acceptance speech 'just words'

Trumps terms Biden's acceptance speech 'just words'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

"In 47 years, Joe did none of the things of which he now speaks. He will never change, just words!" Trump tweeted his first reaction to Biden's acceptance speech on Thursday.

Unsettling future for golf after Tiger Woods crash

Unsettling future for golf after Tiger Woods crash

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

'I think he has lifetime exemptions at every major event but I suspect we are probably not going to see Tiger in a competitive golf event going forward.'

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.

Trump turning down R-Day invite purely scheduling issue: US envoy

Trump turning down R-Day invite purely scheduling issue: US envoy

Rediff.com1 Nov 2018

Juster said it is not related to India signing the S-400 deal with Russia.