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US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games given the PRC's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses.'

Clinton leads Trump by 4 points in latest poll

Clinton leads Trump by 4 points in latest poll

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

Likely voters who watched the first presidential debate are twice as likely to say the debate made them think better of Clinton than worse.

Not just politicians, even voters are divided now: Obama

Not just politicians, even voters are divided now: Obama

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

Obama, in an interview to CBS News on Sunday, said that they have to work with the media and the tech companies to find ways to inform the public better about the issues and bolster the standards to ensure that they can separate truth from fiction.

FBI to question Hillary Clinton on e-mail scandal

FBI to question Hillary Clinton on e-mail scandal

Rediff.com7 May 2016

The FBI and Justice Department are investigating if there was any violation of rules or if any sensitive information was compromised because of this e-mail scandal.

Was threatened to keep quiet, says Porn star on Trump affair

Was threatened to keep quiet, says Porn star on Trump affair

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Daniels claimed that she had unprotected sex with Trump once in 2006.

Trump all set to host 'victory party' on election night

Trump all set to host 'victory party' on election night

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

"The event is invitation-only for friends and supporters of the Trump-Pence campaign," the Trump campaign said.

Reporter sexually assaulted during Cairo protests

Reporter sexually assaulted during Cairo protests

Rediff.com16 Feb 2011

It has emerged that CBS correspondent Lara Logan is recovering in hospital after she was sexually assaulted while covering Egyptian protests.

How did Nirav Modi pull off PNB fraud?

How did Nirav Modi pull off PNB fraud?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Theoretically, Modi, who understood corporate finance, committed no crime by raising debt to fund a growing business. In fact, he did a tidy job of it, but his operation started to see the ground underneath it give way in January 2018. A fascinating excerpt from Pavan C Lall's Flawed: The Rise And Fall Of India's Diamond Mogul Nirav Modi.

RBI extends deadline for shifting of current accounts till Oct 31

RBI extends deadline for shifting of current accounts till Oct 31

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday gave banks time till October 31 to comply with its guidelines on current account and overdraft facilities. The central bank indicated that it was in no mood to change the proposed rules, but would only allow for stretching the timeline for smoother implementation. The initial deadline had ended on July 31, leading to thousands of current accounts being closed or frozen by banks. Lenders had requested the RBI for some more time to resolve the operational issues in implementing the provisions of the August 2020 circular in letter and spirit.

US Big Brother to feature first transgender contestant

US Big Brother to feature first transgender contestant

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Audrey Middleton, 25, who was born Adam, will compete in the 17th season of the reality show, reported Variety online.

Storming of Capitol Hill: More top officials resign

Storming of Capitol Hill: More top officials resign

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Two of the US Cabinet members -- Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and Transport Secretary Elaine Chao -- have resigned over the storming of the Capitol by Trump supporters. US Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund has also announced that he would resign this month after he faced criticism for failing to prevent Trump supporters from storming the building.

Quick tips to ease computer eye strain

Quick tips to ease computer eye strain

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

If you use a computer more than two hours a day, you could be suffering from Computer Vision Syndrome. Here are some quick tips to keep eye strain at bay.

COVID-19: Remdesivir will be available from next week

COVID-19: Remdesivir will be available from next week

Rediff.com4 May 2020

The EUA allows for Remdesivir to be distributed in the US and administered intravenously by health care providers, as appropriate, to treat suspected or laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 in adults and children hospitalised with severe condition.

Janet incident delays Grammies

Janet incident delays Grammies

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

After the Janet Jackson incident, CBS is taking no chances.

How to fight the signs of aging

How to fight the signs of aging

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Is aging taking a toll on your mind and you don't know what to do? Well, take a breather, for an expert has revealed new ways to keep the clock at bay.

Indian-origin journalist heckled, detained at Trump rally

Indian-origin journalist heckled, detained at Trump rally

Rediff.com12 Mar 2016

An Indian-origin journalist was heckled by Donald Trump's supporters and briefly detained by police during a protest at a campaign rally.

Obama's approval rating drops to a new low

Obama's approval rating drops to a new low

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

CBS News in its latest opinion poll said only 46 per cent of the people now approve, and 41 per cent now say they disapprove Obama's performance as the US President. In last month's CBS News poll, 50 per cent of Americans had approved of how the President was handling his job, while 39 per cent disapproved, the news channel said.

Former India shot putter arrested in US for killing wife, mother

Former India shot putter arrested in US for killing wife, mother

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Iqbal Singh, a former Asian Championship bronze medalist for India, has been charged with murder in the US after he chillingly admitted to killing his wife and mother, according to media reports.

US bank bosses could be fired

US bank bosses could be fired

Rediff.com2 Apr 2009

US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has said he would not rule out the option of forcing out chief executives of banks which have received taxpayers' money but are not performing well.

Will consider testifying in impeachment probe: Trump

Will consider testifying in impeachment probe: Trump

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Trump floated the possibility of him testifying before the Congress after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi suggested the president has every opportunity to testify himself.

Trump says getting closer to declare national emergency

Trump says getting closer to declare national emergency

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

He also accused US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi of being very rigid and doing bad politics.

Hillary more popular than Obama among black women

Hillary more popular than Obama among black women

Rediff.com4 Dec 2007

Leading Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton is much more popular among African-American women than her rival Barak Obama who is trying to become the first African-American president of the United States.

US-Taliban: A Package Deal?

US-Taliban: A Package Deal?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

The Biden administration expects the Modi government to continue to remain as its loyal camp follower even as Washington continues to act in self-interests, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Royal family very much not racist, says UK's Prince William

Royal family very much not racist, says UK's Prince William

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

William, the Duke of Cambridge, also revealed that he had not spoken to his younger brother Harry since the interview was first broadcast over the weekend but plans to do so.

Halle Berry, Lindsay Lohan: A day out in Hollywood

Halle Berry, Lindsay Lohan: A day out in Hollywood

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.

After vandalism of temple, offensive graffiti stuns Hindus in New York

After vandalism of temple, offensive graffiti stuns Hindus in New York

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

"Hindu Gang" has been spray painted on a building often used to host community meetings. George Joseph/Rediff.com reports from New York.

Chennai B-school in Bhubaneswar

Chennai B-school in Bhubaneswar

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

For the moment, CBS would be offering post-graduate programmes in retail management and in management and insurance.

Trump calls Covid expert Dr Fauci 'idiot', 'disaster'

Trump calls Covid expert Dr Fauci 'idiot', 'disaster'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

'People are tired of COVID. I have these huge rallies. People are saying whatever. Just leave us alone. They're tired of it. People are tired of hearing Fauci and all these idiot'

Feeling the chill: Shattering cold keeps US in deep freeze

Feeling the chill: Shattering cold keeps US in deep freeze

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

Temperatures have plunged to -30 degree Celsius (-22F) and below in parts of North America as extreme cold weather known as a polar vortex strikes the region. At least eight people are reported to have died in incidents related to the weather.

Trump likely to withdraw from Paris climate deal: reports

Trump likely to withdraw from Paris climate deal: reports

Rediff.com31 May 2017

'I will be announcing my decision on the Paris Accord over the next few days. Make America great again!' Trump said.

Obama preparing to penalise Russia for hacking

Obama preparing to penalise Russia for hacking

Rediff.com29 Dec 2016

Quoting unnamed senior administration officials, CBS News and CNN said the new set of sanctions is likely to target the Russian intelligence agency and its official.

Postal dept has overtaken SBI on digital connectivity: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Postal dept has overtaken SBI on digital connectivity: Ravi Shankar Prasad

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Prasad also said India will be a $1 trillion opportunity for digital companies in five years

Meet Boy Wonder Tanishq Abraham

Meet Boy Wonder Tanishq Abraham

Rediff.com3 Jul 2014

Admission into high-IQ Mensa society at 4, college at 7, high school diploma at 10, currently a medical correspondent for the CBS talk show The Doctors and if all goes well a PhD in the near future, Tanishq Abraham is all set for academic glory, reports George Joseph.

50% tariff on US motorcycles by India unacceptable: Trump

50% tariff on US motorcycles by India unacceptable: Trump

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Trump was referring to import tariff on Harley Davidson motorcycles, an issue that has been close to his heart and wants India to reduce it to zero.

Indian left bleeding in hate crime in New Jersey

Indian left bleeding in hate crime in New Jersey

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

An elderly Indian-American man was attacked and left bleeding on the road in a New Jersey neighbourhood in an apparent bias crime by an assailant who has been taken into custody.

WHO experts visit Wuhan wet market

WHO experts visit Wuhan wet market

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

The wet market was where a variety of live animals were traded until it was shut down following fears that the coronavirus had jumped to humans either from bats or pangolins.

Race, title, anguish: Meghan, Harry explain royal rift

Race, title, anguish: Meghan, Harry explain royal rift

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

In her sit-down interview with Oprah, Meghan said the palace decreed that Archie would not have any title, a move she says was "different from the protocol."

NASCAR back on track as F1, IndyCar stuck in virtual world

NASCAR back on track as F1, IndyCar stuck in virtual world

Rediff.com23 May 2020

In fact, NASCAR will just about be the only show in town, with the NBA and NHL, which would in the thick of the playoffs at this point of the season, and MLB all on the sidelines muddling through various return to play scenarios.

 'Bush out of step with most Americans'

'Bush out of step with most Americans'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2005

While his approval ratings remain high, a poll reveals most Americans think President Bush does not share their priorities on domestic and foreign issues.

Ash on David Letterman!

Ash on David Letterman!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

Aishwarya Rai makes it to the famed American talk show.