News for 'John F Kennedy'

World's largest jetliners to debut in US

World's largest jetliners to debut in US

Rediff.com19 Mar 2007

The John F Kennedy Airport will receive the plane from Frankfurt, Germany, with Lufthansa's frequent flyers, reporters and news crews on board in the test flight to the United States before it starts commercial operations.

When Nehru sought US assistance during 1962 Indo-China war

When Nehru sought US assistance during 1962 Indo-China war

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Former prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru had sought American assistance and wrote to the then US president John F Kennedy to provide India jet fighters to stem the Chinese tide of aggression during the 1962 Sino-India war, according to a new book.

Hubert de Givenchy: The man who gave us the 'little black dress'

Hubert de Givenchy: The man who gave us the 'little black dress'

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Do you know this giant?

Kingfisher in code-sharing pact with Delta

Kingfisher in code-sharing pact with Delta

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

Kingfisher Airlines will carry within the country passengers of Delta Airlines of the United States

Three Armymen to get Ashok Chakra

Three Armymen to get Ashok Chakra

Rediff.com23 Jan 2008

Col Vasanth V, Captain Harshan R and Naib Subedar Chuni will be awarded this year's 'Ashok Chakra' posthumously.

'Poverty not linked to terror'

'Poverty not linked to terror'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2004

A Harvard study finds a 'peculiar relationship between the levels of political freedom a nation affords and the severity of terrorism.'

Art of Living wows Washington

Art of Living wows Washington

Rediff.com31 Mar 2007

"We all can work toward a dual-goal, I would say a single dual-goal -- one is protect our environment, our planet earth. The second thing is to protect the human values -- compassion, friendliness, and cooperation," he said.

JFK was warned about defending India

JFK was warned about defending India

Rediff.com25 Aug 2005

John F. Kennedy was in 1963, was told by his top advisors that any guarantee to defend India against Chinese invasion might force the United States to use nuclear weapons.

We need a treaty with America to deal with China

We need a treaty with America to deal with China

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

American help in defending our independence will send a strong signal to the Chinese, argues Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Republicans may oppose new immigration Bill

Republicans may oppose new immigration Bill

Rediff.com13 May 2005

A new immigration Bill 'almost certainly' faces opposition from Republicans in the US Senate who say that allowing citizenship to illegal aliens would be another form of amnesty that will only increase illegal immigration, a report said on Friday.

'There is a disinformation campaign about Nehru'

'There is a disinformation campaign about Nehru'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

'Nehru was singularly clear sighted about the international political situation.'

Would Putin Have Attacked Had Ukraine Kept Its N-Bombs?

Would Putin Have Attacked Had Ukraine Kept Its N-Bombs?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Would Ukraine be such a pushover if it had that nuclear stockpile?' asks Shekhar Gupta.

Used cars? Here's a price guide!

Used cars? Here's a price guide!

Rediff.com9 Mar 2007

The market for second-hand cars today is almost as big as the one for new wheels. And there are actually good deals to be found. A primer for buying used cars.

Daily Delta flights: Chennai to New York

Daily Delta flights: Chennai to New York

Rediff.com10 May 2005

Delta Airlines has introduced a daily direct flight between Chennai and New York (John F Kennedy Airport), via Paris (Charles de Gaulle Airport).

When V G Siddhartha refused all trappings of reflected power

When V G Siddhartha refused all trappings of reflected power

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

When word got around in the ministry of external affairs that Siddhartha and Malavika were going to New York and would be with SM Krishna, protocol officers went to Delhi airport to see off the couple. Siddhartha chided them for doing so and when the officials said a government vehicle would be picking them up at John F Kennedy airport on arrival, he told them that he would take a taxi to reach the New York Palace hotel where his father-in-law was staying. K P Nayar reports.

More than just a smoke

More than just a smoke

Rediff.com10 Aug 2005

India's friend from Harvard

India's friend from Harvard

Rediff.com3 May 2006

Israel killed JFK: Vanunu

Israel killed JFK: Vanunu

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

The Israeli whistleblower says Kennedy was assassinated due to "pressure he exerted on then head of government, David Ben-Gurion, to shed light on Dimona's nuclear reactor".

Critics' Choice Awards: Emma-Ryan's La La Land wins

Critics' Choice Awards: Emma-Ryan's La La Land wins

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

A look at the winners and the celebs at the awards.

Trump nominates Mark Esper to be new defence secretary

Trump nominates Mark Esper to be new defence secretary

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The nomination of Esper, who is currently serving as the Secretary of the army and previously served as a vice president for government relations at the Raytheon Company, comes days after Patrick Shanahan withdrew his nomination from the top Pentagon position.

Hamilton's raised fist revives memories of Mexico 1968

Hamilton's raised fist revives memories of Mexico 1968

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'It is going to be a lifelong thing for me.'

Bardolatory: Top politicians who knew their Shakespeare

Bardolatory: Top politicians who knew their Shakespeare

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

Rediff.com looks at some prominent leaders in our past who evinced an affection for the words of Shakespeare. An anniversary special.

Blackwill to return to academic career

Blackwill to return to academic career

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

Considered a close associate of US President George W Bush, his appointment was seen as a measure of the importance Bush attached to improving relations with India.

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Does Mrs Donald Trump realise that her immediate predecessor, Michelle Obama, is not the only hard act to follow, wonders Kanika Datta.

Elections: Victory of hope over common sense

Elections: Victory of hope over common sense

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

The level of political discourse in the country is generally low, but it touches a nadir during election time. You will hear downright lies, half truths, breathtaking exaggerations, and extravagant promises, but never the truth, says Sherna Gandhy.

Beware of opportunist China!

Beware of opportunist China!

Rediff.com27 May 2020

'It is time we Indians stop our internal bickering and present a united front to Chinese machinations,' advises Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Time to sell? Bhelpuriwallahs could provide the hint

Time to sell? Bhelpuriwallahs could provide the hint

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

References to the stock market occur in popular discourse only when the market is overheated and normal middle class people are entering stocks with an unhealthy short-term perspective, says Devangshu Datta.

Police complaints filed against Vir Das for US show

Police complaints filed against Vir Das for US show

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The well-known satirist, who has issued a statement saying his comments weren't intended to insult the country, found backing from Trinamool Congress member Mahua Moitra as well as Congress leaders Kapil Sibal and Shashi Tharoor.

Omar Abdullah detained at US airport for 2 hours for checks

Omar Abdullah detained at US airport for 2 hours for checks

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The former Jammu-Kashmir chief minister was subjected to a "secondary immigration check" upon his arrival in the United States.

Kenneth Juster to be America's new ambassador to India: WH

Kenneth Juster to be America's new ambassador to India: WH

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Juster, who is the Deputy Assistant to the US president for International Economic Affairs and Deputy Director of his National Economic Council, would replace Richard Verma if nominated and confirmed by the Senate.

NASA launches world's first mission to 'touch' the Sun

NASA launches world's first mission to 'touch' the Sun

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The mission's findings will help researchers improve their forecasts of space weather events, which have the potential to damage satellites and harm astronauts on orbit, disrupt radio communications and, at their most severe, overwhelm power grids, NASA said.

Trump's travel ban: Immigrants detained; judge stays deportation

Trump's travel ban: Immigrants detained; judge stays deportation

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

"It's working out very nicely. You see it in the airports, you see it all over. It's working out very nicely," Trump said.

US Senate panel confirms Ken Juster as envoy to India

US Senate panel confirms Ken Juster as envoy to India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Juster played a key role in the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

Key N-deal architect likely to be new US envoy to India

Key N-deal architect likely to be new US envoy to India

Rediff.com2 Sep 2017

As the Under Secretary for Commerce, Juster played a key role in developing the Indo-US deal.

Think tanks help the nation's intellectual churn

Think tanks help the nation's intellectual churn

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

I still believe that it is a good thing that think tanks are mushrooming in Delhi. They provide a platform for discussion, even if they shed more heat than light. With Parliament almost incapable of serious debate, informed discussion and civilised discourse, where does this nation get its intellectual churn, asks Mohan Guruswamy.

Did Cuban cigars thaw US-Cuba relations?

Did Cuban cigars thaw US-Cuba relations?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

'The irresistible Cuban cigars, which acquire their unique flavour as they are rolled on the thighs of Cuban women, have always been the ultimate temptation for cigar connoisseurs in the US.'

How Fidel dealt with 11 US Presidents

How Fidel dealt with 11 US Presidents

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Although the US was among the first to formally recognise his government in 1959, it began working to oust him as Fidel moved into the Soviet bloc.

'Trump' takes Times Square with a band of bikini-clad babes

'Trump' takes Times Square with a band of bikini-clad babes

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

'Donald Trump' took Times Square by storm on Tuesday along with a group of scantily-dressed women as part of a project by spoof photographer Alison Jackson.