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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.

PHOTO album: President Obama's India trip

PHOTO album: President Obama's India trip

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

We recollect some moments of the US President's stay in India, the longest ever in a foreign country ever since he took over the top post.

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.

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.'

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.

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.

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.

Obama's INSPIRING message to the class of 2020

Obama's INSPIRING message to the class of 2020

Rediff.com18 May 2020

The former President addressed graduates virtually sharing tips on how they could make the most of their lives and careers amid the pandemic.

What strained ties? It's all smiles as Obama meets China' Xi

What strained ties? It's all smiles as Obama meets China' Xi

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday held formal talks with his US counterpart Barack Obama, a day after the two leaders pledged to push forward a new type of major-country relations between the world's two largest economies.

Suu Kyi meets Obama in Washington for first time as Myanmar leader

Suu Kyi meets Obama in Washington for first time as Myanmar leader

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Suu Kyi also was expected to meet other US officials including Secretary of State John Kerry and senior members of Congress.

Why finding COVID-19 vaccine won't be enough to end pandemic

Why finding COVID-19 vaccine won't be enough to end pandemic

Rediff.com13 May 2020

Medical experts have warned that the volume of vaccine available to fight the coronavirus or SARS-CoV-2 in coming years is expected to fall far short of global demand, despite an unprecedented effort to manufacture billions of doses.

Mann ki baat: Modi and Obama speak out from the heart

Mann ki baat: Modi and Obama speak out from the heart

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

A special episode of the Prime Minister's radio broadcast Mann ki Baat featuring US President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was aired on Tuesday night. The 35-minute special broadcast of 'Mann Ki Baat', which marked the rapport between Modi and Obama, touched on issues ranging from public health and personal inspirations of the two leaders, both of whom have come up from simple beginnings to assume to top positions of the respective countries. What follows is a transcript of the Mann ki Baat episode.

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.'

When Nobel laureates Obama and Satyarthi met

When Nobel laureates Obama and Satyarthi met

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

US President Barack and wife Michelle met Nobel prize winner Kailash Satyarthi

Obamas join Wills, Kate for dinner... and Prince George didn't want to miss out

Obamas join Wills, Kate for dinner... and Prince George didn't want to miss out

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Prince George became the star of the Kensington Palace party after greeting Michelle and Barack Obama in his dressing gown and slippers.

Fond moments: When Obama met Suu Kyi during Myanmar trip

Fond moments: When Obama met Suu Kyi during Myanmar trip

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

US President Barack Obama staged a historic meeting with Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi as he became the first American president to visit the nation. Here are some candid moments from Obama's landmark visit.

Majority of Indian-Americans support Obama for 2nd term

Majority of Indian-Americans support Obama for 2nd term

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

An overwhelming majority of Indian-Americans support United States President Barack Obama against his Republican rival Mitt Romney in November presidential elections, a national survey has said.

Obama win: 'We were stunned when the result came in early'

Obama win: 'We were stunned when the result came in early'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

Indian Americans Shalini Kapoor Collins and Shefali Razdan Duggal, who raised millions for Barack Obama, celebrated the victory in Chicago. Aziz Haniffa reports

US prez polls: Clinton craze bodes well for Obamania

US prez polls: Clinton craze bodes well for Obamania

Rediff.com3 Nov 2012

Barack Obama is the "only right person" for America, said former president Bill Clinton as he endorsed his defence policy and touted his job record. Bikash Mohapatra reports from St Petersburg

Michelle's Kashmir connection in Cuba

Michelle's Kashmir connection in Cuba

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

US First Lady Michelle Obama made a fashion statement in a Kashmiri embroidered creation by Indian-American designer Naeem Khan at the Cuba state dinner.

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

What India can expect under Joe Biden-Kamala Harris

What India can expect under Joe Biden-Kamala Harris

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

'There will be very strong interest in cooperating with India under any future American administration, but on the margins India will need to be careful not to tip its hand regarding the election.'

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 Americans make it big under President Obama

Indian Americans make it big under President Obama

Rediff.com19 Nov 2012

The small Indian-American community -- constituting just about one per cent of the US population -- never had it so good as under the Barack Obama administration, with a record number of community members being roped in to head top administrative positions.

India & US: Focus on convergence, handle divergence

India & US: Focus on convergence, handle divergence

Rediff.com14 Nov 2012

Rediff.com's Bikash Mohapatra, who witnessed the historic re-election of Barack Obama as president, talks to former Indian Ambassador to the US Meera Shankar about the future of the ties between the two democracies

How did the Twitter hack happen?

How did the Twitter hack happen?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

The hack may have been done by a rogue Twitter employee, or it may have been a smart hack into the Twitter system, or a social hack where someone conned Twitter's employees into giving them access,' suspects Devangshu Datta.

'In US polls are peaceful, in India they turn violent'

'In US polls are peaceful, in India they turn violent'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Indian-American voters from California compare the elections in the US to the ones back home. Ritu Jha reports

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.

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.

Narendra Damodardas Modi woven into PM's pinstripe suit!

Narendra Damodardas Modi woven into PM's pinstripe suit!

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The pinstripe bandhgala suit Prime Minister Narendra Modi wore on Saturday during his talks with United States President Barack Obama in Hyderabad House had his name embroidered all over it, triggering a debate in the social media.

Was Obama chewing nicotine gum @ R-Day parade?

Was Obama chewing nicotine gum @ R-Day parade?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The US president was most likely chewing Nicorette, a nicotine gum.

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.

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Shorts: Rijiju intervenes as chess player pays customs for medals

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

LA Lakers confident ahead of NBA season.

'Honoured' Joe Biden wins White House race

'Honoured' Joe Biden wins White House race

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

The 77-year-old former US vice president will become the 46th president of the United States, CNN reported, after a victory in Pennsylvania, the state where he was born put him over the 270 electoral votes needed to win.

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.

US sees record voter turnout in Trump-Biden clash

US sees record voter turnout in Trump-Biden clash

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The US appears to be on track to see over 160 million votes cast in the 2020 presidential election, a turnout rate of about 67 per cent, which is higher than what the country has witnessed in more than a century, as President Donald Trump and his Democratic rival Joe Biden campaigned through the final day to get more voters to the polling booths.

Obama's visit to Myanmar could turn out to be tricky

Obama's visit to Myanmar could turn out to be tricky

Rediff.com12 Nov 2012

US President Barack Obama's proposed visit will be coming less than a month after a new spell of violence between the native Buddhists of the Rakhine State and the Rohingya Muslims, points out B Raman

Trump unqualified, temperamentally unfit to be US prez: Hillary

Trump unqualified, temperamentally unfit to be US prez: Hillary

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

With Obama joining her on the stage for the first time, Clinton described what a presidency is all about.

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...

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.