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Special evacuation flights for Indians in US to begin this week

Special evacuation flights for Indians in US to begin this week

Rediff.com5 May 2020

While no exact dates have been announced yet, the flights could take off from San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Washington DC, the officials said.

Drogba's MLS debut spoiled!

Drogba's MLS debut spoiled!

Rediff.com23 Aug 2015

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba made a tame Major League Soccer debut for Montreal Impact in their 1-0 home loss to Philadelphia Union on Saturday.

Trump admin seeks 60 days to respond on H1b spouse permits

Trump admin seeks 60 days to respond on H1b spouse permits

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The government has asked for a 60-day pause in the case to 'allow incoming leadership personnel adequate time to consider the issues'.

US official invokes Jamsetji Tata's journey to emphasise trade ties

US official invokes Jamsetji Tata's journey to emphasise trade ties

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

We must take action to address the impediments to growth faced by our businesses and our economies. And we can only succeed by working together, says American Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker.

India 'hitting us very hard' on trade, will talk to Modi: Trump

India 'hitting us very hard' on trade, will talk to Modi: Trump

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

"I'm going to India next week and we're talking trade. They've been hitting us very hard for many, many years," Trump said at a 'Keep America Great' rally in Colorado on Thursday. Trump told thousands of his supporters that he "really likes" Prime Minister Modi and they would be talking business.

PM Modi and Obama meet for 8th time in 2 years

PM Modi and Obama meet for 8th time in 2 years

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

This could be their last meeting as leaders of the two countries with Obama's second term as US President coming to an end in November.

MLS PHOTOS: Kaka inspires Orlando to 4-0 thrashing of Galaxy

MLS PHOTOS: Kaka inspires Orlando to 4-0 thrashing of Galaxy

Rediff.com18 May 2015

LA Galaxy suffered a humiliating 4-0 defeat to Major League Soccer newcomers Orlando City on Sunday.

Klinsmann opts for experience in US Copa America squad

Klinsmann opts for experience in US Copa America squad

Rediff.com22 May 2016

United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann has turned to experience for next month's Copa America Centenario on home soil, but said he had to make some "very close, tight decisions" before announcing his 23-player squad on Saturday.

Tennis round-up: Zverev beats Nishikori in Citi semis, to face Anderson

Tennis round-up: Zverev beats Nishikori in Citi semis, to face Anderson

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

Zverev, who is looking for his fourth tournament win of the year, needed only 64 minutes to defeat Nishikori and move into the final in WashingtonDC where he will play Kevin Anderson after the South African beat Jack Sock by the same score.

Kyrgios serves up a show to down Tsitsipas

Kyrgios serves up a show to down Tsitsipas

Rediff.com4 Aug 2019

The first meeting between Nick Kyrgios and Stefanos Tsitsipas lived up to the hype on Saturday as the Australian saved a match point in a wildly entertaining 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(7) win to reach the Citi Open final.

Tennis round-up: Bhambri's campaign ends at Citi Open

Tennis round-up: Bhambri's campaign ends at Citi Open

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

The Indian qualifier, who savoured his best ever performance on the ATP World Tour, went down fighting 4-6, 6-4, 3-6 against the world number 45 from South Africa in the quarter-finals played on Friday.

From Delhi to California... 'Kejriwal, Kejriwal'

From Delhi to California... 'Kejriwal, Kejriwal'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2015

AAP NRI supporters celebrated after trends showed that the party was set to sweep Delhi.

Tennis: Kyrgios fights off injury to win Citi Open

Tennis: Kyrgios fights off injury to win Citi Open

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Kyrgios did not face a single break point and hit 18 aces, including two to close out the final.

'Great country allows you to be here': Trump aide snaps back at Indian-American

'Great country allows you to be here': Trump aide snaps back at Indian-American

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

The spat began when Shree Chauhan, living in Washington, DC, asked US Press Secretary Sean Spicer if he had committed treason at an Apple store.

In US, Gadkari outlines plans to halt road accidents

In US, Gadkari outlines plans to halt road accidents

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

The minister has sought the help of US technology, expertise and innovation to make road safety a priority in India.

Trump to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-un by May

Trump to meet North Korea's Kim Jong-un by May

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

The US president lauded the announcement on Twitter, writing "Great progress being made but sanctions will remain until an agreement is reached. Meeting being planned!"

World Press Photo 2019: The nominees

World Press Photo 2019: The nominees

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

After going through more than 78,000 photographs from over 4,700 photographers, the expert judges of the World Press Photo contest have announced the finalists of the 2019 competition. The panelists have selected 43 photographers from 23 countries to represent the best in photojournalism.

'Not a perfect year for reforms, but one of the best years'

'Not a perfect year for reforms, but one of the best years'

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Even as India continues on the priority watch list of the Office of the US Trade Representative, strong voices from Washington, DC, have spoken out in favour of India, reports Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com.

Tennis: Partners Tsitsipas-Kyrgios to face off in Washington

Tennis: Partners Tsitsipas-Kyrgios to face off in Washington

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Frenchman Benoit lost his temper in the third game of the second set when top seed Tsitsipas halted the match to attend to a broken shoe lace.

Rogers Cup: Djokovic continues Monfils mastery; Halep in final

Rogers Cup: Djokovic continues Monfils mastery; Halep in final

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Novak Djokovic maintained his unbeaten record against Frenchman Gael Monfils with a 6-3, 6-2 win in the semi-finals of the Rogers Cup in Toronto on Saturday, while Japan's Kei Nishikori also reached the final after beating Swiss second seed Stan Wawrinka.

How Indian diplomacy has changed!

How Indian diplomacy has changed!

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

'Young IFS officers today would take it for granted that they represent a major country with strengths and capabilities.' 'They will be aware that India is seen as one of the 10 significant countries in the world and therefore their voice will be heard whether on climate change or regime change,' says Ambassador B S Prakash.

Sports Shorts: Ethiopia's Desisa takes NYC Marathon

Sports Shorts: Ethiopia's Desisa takes NYC Marathon

Rediff.com5 Nov 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

NRI entrepreneur flays NYT over 'smear campaign'

NRI entrepreneur flays NYT over 'smear campaign'

Rediff.com28 May 2007

The CEO of infoUSA says the NYT article is a 'hatchet job' to embarrass Hillary Clinton and is motivated by the newspaper's support for Obama.

Top 10: The greatest music festivals in the world

Top 10: The greatest music festivals in the world

Rediff.com30 Nov 2014

From the UK to Poland, each of these festivals attract the best of crowds. Have you booked your tickets yet?

Images from around the world compete in EyeEM photography award

Images from around the world compete in EyeEM photography award

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

EyeEm, a global community and marketplace for photography and video, is in the middle of its fourth and largest photography competition yet.

Obama administration bids sentimental adieu to Nirupama Rao

Obama administration bids sentimental adieu to Nirupama Rao

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

On her last day as India's envoy to the United States, Ambassador Nirupama Rao was felicitated by the Barck Obama administration at the State Department on Monday, with US Secretary of State John F Kerry thanking her for her service toward furthering the strategic partnership between the two nations.

The era of Trump begins: Quick takes

The era of Trump begins: Quick takes

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Here's the latest from the inauguration day of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

Tennis round-up: Nadal cruises; Sania in Cincinnati quarters

Tennis round-up: Nadal cruises; Sania in Cincinnati quarters

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Nadal, who got a first-round bye, defeated Richard Gasquet 6-3, 6-4 to advance.

'It was a vote for India'

'It was a vote for India'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

'The nuclear deal required Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to gamble the future of his government on a vision for the future of his nation.'

Vin Gupta: The man the Clintons love

Vin Gupta: The man the Clintons love

Rediff.com30 May 2007

He is a longtime Clinton benefactor, who has suddenly found himself thrust into the public domain in the wake of major articles in the New York Times and the Washington Post.

NaMo has warm water, Barack has red wine

NaMo has warm water, Barack has red wine

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Modi presented Obama with a richly silk-covered special edition of Mahatma Gandhi's interpretation of the Bhagvad Gita, and recordings of Dr Martin Luther King's speech when he visited India in 1959 and also a specially framed photograph of Dr King when he visited Rajghat. Modi had scrupulously researched and selected these gifts for Obama and more gifts would be presented on Tuesday during their summit for both the President and the First Family.

Bush seeks to renew Patriot Act

Bush seeks to renew Patriot Act

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

Trump rolls back Obama climate change measures

Trump rolls back Obama climate change measures

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

White House said Trump strongly believed that protecting environment and 'promoting our economy are not mutually exclusive goals'.

Debunking 10 myths about China and the South China Sea

Debunking 10 myths about China and the South China Sea

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

In anticipation of a verdict to be delivered by the International Tribunal of the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague on Tuesday, China has orchestrated a worldwide campaign to defuse its findings.

'Indira Gandhi was the James Bond of power politics'

'Indira Gandhi was the James Bond of power politics'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

'She was the only prime minister who won a decisive military victory.' 'She won a real war; she didn't play video games on prime time TV over surgical strikes!' 'She understood power better than any other politician, saw it as her birthright and used it with inborn expertise.' 'Every politician today who tries to be a "supremo" through populism and absolute control over his or her party is referring to the Indira Gandhi playbook!'

'Sevak Project is a health care plan for the villagers and by the villagers'

'Sevak Project is a health care plan for the villagers and by the villagers'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

My goal is to implement the Sevak project all over India and make the villages true Gandhian villages -- self sustainable in every way, including health, says Dr Thakor Patel, head of the American Association of Physician of Indian Origin's Public Health Committee. Aziz Haniffa reports

Strategic India moves on

Strategic India moves on

Rediff.com25 Oct 2013

The India that needs strategic alliances, defence cooperation and engaging meaningfully with neighbouring countries is quietly moving ahead with confidence, says Tarun Vijay

Aadhaar may have a lethal impact on the existence of India

Aadhaar may have a lethal impact on the existence of India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

'Biometric Aadhaar-based surveillance is not only about violation of privacy, but also about the treasure hunt for unprecedented financial surveillance and economic intelligence in the economic history of mankind,' asks Gopal Krishna.

Full Text: What Prez Obama said at the State of the Union Address

Full Text: What Prez Obama said at the State of the Union Address

Rediff.com29 Jan 2014

Read the full transcript of President Obama's State of the Union address on Wednesday at the US Capitol in Washington.

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