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Boxer Khan aims verbal jab at Trump

Boxer Khan aims verbal jab at Trump

Rediff.com5 May 2016

England's Amir Khan sparked loud roars of laughter ahead of his WBC middleweight title fight with Mexican Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez on Saturday when he aimed a light-hearted verbal jab at Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

5 INSPIRING lessons from Kamala Harris

5 INSPIRING lessons from Kamala Harris

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Musings on love, life and everything in between.

Kamala Harris recalls childhood visits to Chennai

Kamala Harris recalls childhood visits to Chennai

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

Harris, 55, who is the first black to be selected as a vice-presidential candidate of a major party, took a trip down the memory lane, mentioning her 'long walks' in Madras (now Chennai) with her grandfather who would tell her about the 'heroes' responsible for the birth of the world's largest democracy.

Will Mike Pence steal the election for Trump today?

Will Mike Pence steal the election for Trump today?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Vice President Mike Pence has told Donald Trump that he lacked the power to challenge President-elect Joe Biden's victory in the November 3 election despite the US president's insistence that he did not, according to a media report.

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Will the election gods smile on Joe Biden?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

The 2020 race marks Biden's third attempt at running for US president. He first tried in 1988 but dropped out after allegations of plagiarism. He ended his second attempt in 2008 after garnering less than one per cent in the crucial Iowa caucuses.

PHOTOS: Trumps attend state banquet hosted by Queen

PHOTOS: Trumps attend state banquet hosted by Queen

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Queen Elizabeth II used her banquet speech to subtly remind the visiting US President that the international institutions set up after the World War II were designed to ensure the horrors of conflict were not repeated.

Will The Crown sweep the Golden Globes?

Will The Crown sweep the Golden Globes?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

The nominations for the Golden Globes have been announced.

Trump's 3 sons part of his transition team headed by Pence

Trump's 3 sons part of his transition team headed by Pence

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

President-elect Donald Trump has shaken up his White House transition team, appointing Vice President-elect Mike Pence as its head and three of his children as part of the group that would shape the direction of Trump's administration beginning January 2017

Mayweather maintains undefeated run after beating Pacquiao in megabout

Mayweather maintains undefeated run after beating Pacquiao in megabout

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr. cemented his place among the pantheon of boxing greats by improving to 48-0 with a unanimous decision over Manny Pacquiao on Saturday in a fight that lived up to its immense hype and price tag.

Kamala Harris surges ahead for Democratic Prez nominee

Kamala Harris surges ahead for Democratic Prez nominee

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

A rising Democratic Party star and vocal critic of President Donald Trump, Harris, if elected, would be the first woman and woman of colour to be the President of the United States.

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Fun is alive. Take that COVID-19!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

The good times are back, in a measured way, in fun spots across the globe.

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Third time lucky is an apt phrase to describe the remarkable rise of Joe Biden, a veteran in US politics for around five decades, from being one of the youngest senators in history to the oldest American president-to-be.

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.

Why Suneel Gupta is running for US Congress

Why Suneel Gupta is running for US Congress

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

His mother was the first female engineer at Ford. His brother is a CNN icon. 'Do we want politicians or problem-solvers?' Suneel Gupta asks Pottayil Rajendran.

After Trump's Twitter blast, US blocks $255M aid to Pak

After Trump's Twitter blast, US blocks $255M aid to Pak

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Trump had blasted Pakistan, saying that they only gave us lies.

The Trump Organisation and the India connection

The Trump Organisation and the India connection

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

If Donald Trump moves into the White House and his family continues to receive any benefit from the company, during or even after his presidency, almost every foreign policy decision he makes will raise serious conflicts of interest and ethical quagmires, says Newsweek.

Trump tells tech leaders: 'There's nobody like you in the world'

Trump tells tech leaders: 'There's nobody like you in the world'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

The US president-elect met Silicon Valley's most powerful executives -- CEO of Microsoft Satya Nadella, Jeff Bezos of Amazon, Tim Cook of Apple, Elon Musk from Tesla, Larry Page and Eric Schmidt of Alphabet -- parent company of Google among others.

Trump's White House declares war on media

Trump's White House declares war on media

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Slamming the media for trying to "delegetimise" President Donald Trump by false reporting, his top aides have said the new administration will fight back "tooth and nail" against it and can even "rethink" its relationship with the press.

Fast food rivals expand, hitting Yum sales in India

Fast food rivals expand, hitting Yum sales in India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Yum reduced the number of restaurants in India by 14 in the September quarter from the preceding quarter to 811.

How US LOST to Pakistan in Afghanistan

How US LOST to Pakistan in Afghanistan

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

For two decades the US paid in blood and blood money for dependence on Pakistan to carry out one president's boast. Now, having been defeated by its proxies, another president will go into Rawalpindi's embrace to satisfy his constituents, predicts Shekhar Gupta.

'The greatest, the boldest, the prettiest!'

'The greatest, the boldest, the prettiest!'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Former world heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali, died on Friday aged 74, had a record-setting boxing career. His unprecedented flair for showmanship and controversial stands made him one of the best-known figures of the 20th century,

Taliban being used as hedge against India, says US commander

Taliban being used as hedge against India, says US commander

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The statement comes Days after Trump sought Imran Khan's help in the Afghan peace process.

PIX: NASCAR returns to sound of silence

PIX: NASCAR returns to sound of silence

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Kevin Harvick and NASCAR both celebrated victories on Sunday as the stock car series returned to live racing from a two-month novel coronavirus forced hiatus at an empty Darlington Raceway. While the day unfolded with none of the bells and whistles that have made NASCAR North America's most popular motor sport, on the track the race delivered as promised with plenty of bumper-to-bumper action.

Violent protests engulf US, 40 cities under curfew; 4,000 arrested

Violent protests engulf US, 40 cities under curfew; 4,000 arrested

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Considered to be the worst ever civil unrest in the US in decades, the violent protests have engulfed at least 140 cities across America in the days following the death of Floyd, a 46-year-old man who was pinned to the ground in Minneapolis on Monday by a white police officer who kneeled on his neck as he gasped for breath.

New York State files lawsuit against Trump Foundation

New York State files lawsuit against Trump Foundation

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

President Trump reacted sharply to the lawsuit and asserted that he would 'not settle' the case, and accused the Opposition Democrats of continuing with their 'witch hunt' against him.

Former US President George H W Bush passes away at 94

Former US President George H W Bush passes away at 94

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The 41st US president held his post from 1989 and 1993.

In handwritten letter, 6-year-old tells Obama Syrian boy can be his brother

In handwritten letter, 6-year-old tells Obama Syrian boy can be his brother

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

In a handwritten letter sent to the White House, Alex asked Obama to go and collect Omran and bring him to his house where "we will be waiting for you guys with flags, flowers, and balloons."

Trump did not want to be US president, new book claims

Trump did not want to be US president, new book claims

Rediff.com4 Jan 2018

And the First Lady Melania was in tears -- not of joy -- after hearing about the surprise win.

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Some believe she should no longer be the face of the struggle to free Myanmar from the new military dictatorship, observes Prakash Bhandari.

Billboards giving racist spin to Trump's slogan spark outrage

Billboards giving racist spin to Trump's slogan spark outrage

Rediff.com26 Jun 2016

The 'Make America White Again' sign was posted by Rick Tyler, an independent candidate in the race for Tennessee's 3rd congressional district seat, currently held by Republican Chuck Fleischmann.

'Go back to India': This CEO racially abused by Trump supporters in US

'Go back to India': This CEO racially abused by Trump supporters in US

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Ravin Gandhi wrote an op-ed for CNBC following Trump's Charlottesville remarks but was quickly trolled and racially abused by readers.

How Choksi mentored his nephew Nirav Modi

How Choksi mentored his nephew Nirav Modi

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Building a global brand was Choksi's idea, which Modi borrowed from him.

Sports Shorts: US athletics legend Lewis attacks Trump

Sports Shorts: US athletics legend Lewis attacks Trump

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

The A to Z of 2020

The A to Z of 2020

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

We present our alphabet of 2020, pulling in everything you'll remember about this year we'd rather forget.

Putin preferred Clinton at the White House: Trump

Putin preferred Clinton at the White House: Trump

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

Trump said Putin would have been happier if Clinton had won as this would have made America weak.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

'Maybe we'll give that a shot some day': Trump on China abolishing prez term limit

'Maybe we'll give that a shot some day': Trump on China abolishing prez term limit

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Meanwhile, at a gathering of journalists and politicians, Trump jokes about his impeachment.

Will Trump go after Pakistan's terrorists?

Will Trump go after Pakistan's terrorists?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

'His secretary of defence nominee, General James Mattis, says he expects Pakistan to take action against terrorists operating from its soil.' 'Any pressure the US can bring on the Pakistani regime terror-wise would pay dividends for India.'

Appeals court refuses to reinstate travel ban, Trump fumes

Appeals court refuses to reinstate travel ban, Trump fumes

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

"SEE YOU IN COURT, THE SECURITY OF OUR NATION IS AT STAKE!" Trump wrote, indicating his anger at the verdict.

12 things you should know about 'super galactico' Cristiano Ronaldo

12 things you should know about 'super galactico' Cristiano Ronaldo

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

From an exclusive interview with GQ magazine's Daniel Riley, for GQ India's April 2016 issue, here are 12 things you should know about Cristiano Ronaldo - the footballer, the father and the man