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The Obamas return to the White House

The Obamas return to the White House

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle and their two daughters Malia and Sasha have arrived at the White House from his home town of Chicago, a day after his historic re-election.

Gurudwara shootout should not have happened: Obama

Gurudwara shootout should not have happened: Obama

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

Dr Rajwant Singh, an influential Sikh American community leader, met President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to personally thank them for their deep concern and unstinted support in the wake of the horrific massacre of Sikh worshippers on August 5 at a gurudwara at Oak Creek, Wisconsin by white supremacist and neo-Nazi Wade Michael Page.

Aide in US State dinner gaffe to step down

Aide in US State dinner gaffe to step down

Rediff.com27 Feb 2010

Rogers received criticism, and calls for her resignation, from many quarters after Virginia couple Tareq and Michaele Salahi successfully crashed a November 24, 2009 State dinner at the White House honouring Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Forbes names Sonia 6th most powerful woman

Forbes names Sonia 6th most powerful woman

Rediff.com22 Aug 2012

Congress party president Sonia Gandhi was on Wednesday ranked the sixth most powerful woman in the world, ahead of US First Lady Michelle Obama, by Forbes magazine in its list of 100 influential women, which was topped by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

A history lesson for the Obamas

A history lesson for the Obamas

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

K K Mohammad, who took the US First Couple around Humayun's Tomb while explaining its history, tells Sheela Bhatt that the tour was a crash course in architecture and history for the Obamas.

US cancels award for Egyptian activist over 9/11 tweets

US cancels award for Egyptian activist over 9/11 tweets

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

The United States has cancelled the International Women of Courage Award to the Egyptian activist Samira Ibrahim after coming to know that she had in the past praised the 9/11 attack.

Obama's Monday in New Delhi

Obama's Monday in New Delhi

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

US President Barack Obama has had a busy Monday -- from having being ceremonially welcomed at the Rashtrapati Bhawan to meeting leaders from across the spectrum. We recall his day in PHOTOS

We thank Indians for their hospitality: Obama

We thank Indians for their hospitality: Obama

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

A ceremonial reception was accorded to United States President Barack Obama at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on Monday morning. At 9:45 am, Obama's cavalcade arrived on the red clay path outside the Rashtrapati Bhavan, flanked by horses. Obama and First Lady Michelle were welcomed warmly at the presidential palace forecourt by President Pratibha Patil and her husband Devisingh Patil.They were then greeted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur.

'Obama spent the maximum time in Gandhiji's room'

'Obama spent the maximum time in Gandhiji's room'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Mani Bhavan, where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his visits to Mumbai, has many stories to tell. The quaint building in Gamdevi, south Mumbai, had originally belonged to Gandhi's friend Revashankar Jagjeevan Jhaveri. From Mani Bhavan, Gandhi launched a number of crucial movements during the struggle for independence that later changed the course of India's history. Usha Thakker, the director of Mani Bhavan, escorted United States President Barack Obama.

PIX: Hollywood votes for Obama!

PIX: Hollywood votes for Obama!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Mariah Carey and Katy Perry vote for their favourite candidate!

2 Indian Americans in Class of White House Fellows

2 Indian Americans in Class of White House Fellows

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Two Indian Americans, Pat Basu of Naperville, Illinois, and Sunny Ramchandani of Rowland Heights, California, were among the 2010-2011 Class of White House Fellows, announced by the White House on Tuesday after a highly competitive selection process.

DON'T MISS! The most POWERFUL women in the world

DON'T MISS! The most POWERFUL women in the world

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Rediff.com presents the list of the most powerful women in the world, as per the latest Forbes rankings.

Officer hurt in Gurdwara shooting out of hospital

Officer hurt in Gurdwara shooting out of hospital

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

Lt Brian Murphy was released from the hospital on Wednesday on the eve of the Oak Creek visit of US First Lady Michelle Obama.

Bat Power. Girl Power. Cute Puppies.

Bat Power. Girl Power. Cute Puppies.

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

What's your pick from OTT this week?

Obama greets PM warmly

Obama greets PM warmly

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

US President Barack Obama is looking forward to the state visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Washington in November.

Obama arrives in Russia on three-day visit

Obama arrives in Russia on three-day visit

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

US President Barack Obama arrived in Moscow on Monday on a maiden visit to Russia to 'reset' the damaged bilateral ties and sign new accords, including a landmark arms reduction treaty to replace a Cold War era nuclear pact. He is accompanied by First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia.

America remembers victims of 9/11

America remembers victims of 9/11

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

President Barack Obama on Friday led Americans in remembering the 2,752 people, who perished in the world's deadliest terror strike by Al Qaeda eight years ago.

What Mr and Mrs Obama told Krishna

What Mr and Mrs Obama told Krishna

Rediff.com24 Sep 2010

Highly placed sources said that the President, who met Krishna during a reception for heads of state and government at the Metropolitan Museum in New York late Thursday evening, personally conveyed the message about his upcoming trip to India during the brief photo-op and handshake opportunity.

On Diwali Day, India awaits Obama

On Diwali Day, India awaits Obama

Rediff.com5 Nov 2010

According to a White House press advisory, Obama and the First Lady would depart Andrews Air Force Base at about 10 am local time (7-30 pm India time). They would stop at Ramstein, Germany for refueling. His scheduled arrival is 12-50 pm Saturday in Mumbai where he would stay at the Taj Hotel.

Image: Obama, PM at the White House

Image: Obama, PM at the White House

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

In a brief speech, United States President Barak Obama has welcomed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. "Yours is the first official state visit of my presidency.Its fitting that you and India be so recognised," Obama told Singh at the ceremonial welcome at the White House.

Vote: Michelle Obama's best Indian look!

Vote: Michelle Obama's best Indian look!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

What would the First Lady of the United States look like in traditional Indianwear? Here are a few ideas -- vote for your favourite!

Watch out for this Sufi rocker!

Watch out for this Sufi rocker!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Singer Falu caps tour with a stint in the Big Apple.

'Singing Jai Ho was one of the most amazing moments of my life'

'Singing Jai Ho was one of the most amazing moments of my life'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Vocalist and composer Falu is living proof that classical music and rock can blend.

PHOTOS: Best moments from Obama's State of Union speech

PHOTOS: Best moments from Obama's State of Union speech

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

nited States of America President Barack Obama sold optimism to the nation as he delivered his final State of the Union speech on Tuesday. Among the hundreds attending the event, there were some special guests, including a Syrian refugee, heroes and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

Indian-born designer dresses Michelle Obama

Indian-born designer dresses Michelle Obama

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

On November 24, US President Barack Obama hosted a state dinner at the White House to honour our Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh. And appropriately enough, the First Lady chose a creation by Indian-born designer Naeem Khan to grace the occasion. A first look.

Obamas serve samosa at White House reception

Obamas serve samosa at White House reception

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

United Stated President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama served chicken samosa among other mouthwatering dishes at a White House reception hosted for ambassadors including Indian envoy Meera Shankar. Though samosa in India is a vegetarian preparation but in the West, where it has become one of the most popular Indian snacks, it is served with fillings of minced meat. But Obamas served samosas with chicken fillings with yogurt dip to his guests in White House.

Dr Singh to personally receive Obama in Delhi

Dr Singh to personally receive Obama in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur will personally receive United States President Barack Obama when he arrives at the Delhi airport on November 7.

Indian-American appointed as White House fellow

Indian-American appointed as White House fellow

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

An emerging Indian-American leader in California, Anish Mahajan, has been nominated by US First Lady Michelle Obama for the prestigious White House Fellowship for the year 2009-2010. 34-year-old Mahajan, a health services researcher, is the only Indian-American to figure in the list of 15 outstanding young men and women selected from across the United States for this fellowship.

Obama signs historic equal pay bill

Obama signs historic equal pay bill

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

US President Barack Obama has signed his first bill into law since he assumed the top office, making a historic provision that ensures equal pay for both men and women.

PHOTOS: Women who dared to go without a headscarf in Saudi

PHOTOS: Women who dared to go without a headscarf in Saudi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

These women, like Michelle Obama, did not wear a headscarf in Saudi Arabia

US Open set for grand finale

US Open set for grand finale

Rediff.com10 Sep 2011

Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray joined Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer in the semi-finals of the US Open on Friday to set the stage for a dramatic ending to the last Grand Slam of the year.

Women's Day Special: Life lessons from Michelle Obama

Women's Day Special: Life lessons from Michelle Obama

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Every woman will relate to these wise words of wisdom from the former First Lady.

Tum bohot accha kar rahe ho, Obamaji told them

Tum bohot accha kar rahe ho, Obamaji told them

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

A group of kids met US President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama when the couple was visiting Humayun's Tomb in New Delhi. They may not know how big a leader they had met, but they sure feel proud and counted. They share their experience with rediff.com's Sahim Salim.

10-yr-old Kshamaya's 'OMG' Obama moment

10-yr-old Kshamaya's 'OMG' Obama moment

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

'She was wearing a grayish dress, but her sparkling white pearls shone through the thick and dark windows. I thought Michelle was outstandingly beautiful.'

What will you tell the Obamas?

What will you tell the Obamas?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

We know the chances of running into the President are pretty slim, what with his massive security detailing, but still, just in case you bump into the President or the First Lady while they are here, what will be the one thing you will tell them?

Obamas on date night at Indian eatery

Obamas on date night at Indian eatery

Rediff.com9 Aug 2013

The couple celebrated the president's birthday with dinner at award-winning Rasika restaurant near the White House in Washington's West End neighbourhood on Thursday.

Obama to celebrate Diwali with school kids

Obama to celebrate Diwali with school kids

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

Obama would celebrate the festival of lights with children in Mumbai. But Diwali celebrations would not commence until he pays homage to the victims of 26/11 on November 6 at the Taj Hotel -- which was the "centerpiece" of the 2008 terror attacks.

Michelle Obama has a dance party with 2-yr-old who believes she's queen

Michelle Obama has a dance party with 2-yr-old who believes she's queen

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

A little girl who was transfixed by a portrait of Michelle Obama last week got to meet the real person on Tuesday -- and even danced with the former United States first lady.

Obama moves to Washington

Obama moves to Washington

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

US President-elect Barack Obama arrived in Washington from Chicago on Sunday, his home town, some two weeks before his inauguration on January 20.

The who's who of US politics attends Biden's inauguration

The who's who of US politics attends Biden's inauguration

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Former United States Presidents -- Bill Clinton, George W Bush and Barack Obama -- among the famous faces at the swearing-in event of Joe Biden. US President Trump left the White House earlier and will also not attend Biden's inauguration. Take a look at who we caught at the event.