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What can India do for the US?

What can India do for the US?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

Mr Obama's wish list for India will not be as daunting as the one he has for China.

Neil Gorsuch takes oath as US Supreme Court judge

Neil Gorsuch takes oath as US Supreme Court judge

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Gorsuch, 49, took the Constitutional Oath in a private ceremony, administered by Chief Justice John Roberts in the Supreme Court's Justice's Conference Room. He was accompanied by his wife Louise, who held the Bible, and his two daughters.

Padma Shri recipient Phillips Talbot dies

Padma Shri recipient Phillips Talbot dies

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

Veteran diplomat and author Phillips Talbot, a Padma Shri recipient who experienced first-hand the power of Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent movement and was one of the few Americans present during India's partition, has died in New York at the age of 95.Talbot's death on October 1 was announced by the Asia Society, where he served as the president between 1970 and 1981.He was United State's assistant secretary of state for near eastern and south Asian affairs.

ISI is orchestrating the Taliban show: Paper

ISI is orchestrating the Taliban show: Paper

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

The powerful role of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence in Afghan insurgency is 'as clear as the sun in the sky', says a latest study.

Shahzad has admitted his terror link, says US

Shahzad has admitted his terror link, says US

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Faisal Shahzad, the Times Square car bomb suspect, will be charged with an act of terrorism, US Attorney General Eric Holder said on Tuesday, adding he is cooperating with investigators and providing useful details.

NASA's Discovery launched successfully

NASA's Discovery launched successfully

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

National Aeronautics and Space Administrations's space shuttle Discovery, with its seven-member crew, launched successfully from the space agency's Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Friday.

USAID nominee says its mission is his passion

USAID nominee says its mission is his passion

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

Dr Rajiv Shah, who has been nominated by President Barack Obama to head the US Agency for International Development -- the country's top non-military foreign assistance programme -- has told US lawmakers that "the mission of USAID is my passion," and that "it is with enthusiasm and humility" that he seeks confirmation to lead the agency first established by President John F Kennedy in 1961

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

Infy board has to address concerns: Murthy

Infy board has to address concerns: Murthy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy on Monday denied that he had withdrawn his concerns about governance lapses at the firm, saying the board has to address these "properly" and "full transparency should be displayed and people responsible for it should become accountable".

Michelle Obama wears a Prabal Gurung creation

Michelle Obama wears a Prabal Gurung creation

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

US First Lady Michelle Obama wore a creation by designer Prabal Gurung, an alumni of Delhi's National Institute of Fashion Technology, while donating her much talked about inaugural gown to the Smithsonian Museum of American History.

'Many have a negative impression about Indians'

'Many have a negative impression about Indians'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

While traveling through India on the Palace on Wheels, Rachel Varghese, president of the Houston based Indo-American Charity Foundation, witnessed the affection that Indians have for the Gandhi family. Varghese, a social worker, compares the Gandhi family to the Kennedy clan in the United States.The foundation has been serving the Greater Houston area by raising funds from the Indian community and corporations for programmes in education, healthcare, children and other issues

Reality check for Obama as Democrats lose bastion

Reality check for Obama as Democrats lose bastion

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

The Republican victory is a major setback to Democrats who would lose their filibuster majority of 60 in the 100-seat Senate, which was essential for President Barack Obama's ambitious health care reform bill to clear the Congress.

Space shuttle's voyage and Newton's apple tree

Space shuttle's voyage and Newton's apple tree

Rediff.com17 May 2010

At 2.20 pm on Friday, exactly as planned, space shuttle Atlantis thundered off its launch pad at the Kennedy Space Centre and set off on its 32nd -- and, perhaps, its last -- flight, carrying several tonnes of equipment to the International Space Centre. The space shuttle programme shuts down later this year.After 12 days in space, the Atlantis will return to the Kennedy Space Centre and be readied as a backup ship in case there is an emergency.

10 things about Modi we didn't know before Obama's visit

10 things about Modi we didn't know before Obama's visit

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

US President Obama's visit has been an eye-opener of sorts for us!

New York: Police foil terror plot, arrest 3

New York: Police foil terror plot, arrest 3

Rediff.com2 Jun 2007

They to set off explosions in a fuel line connected to John F Kennedy airport and also running through residential areas.

Times Square bomber attended training camp in Pak

Times Square bomber attended training camp in Pak

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Pakistani-American Faisal Shahzad, the suspected Times Square bomber, attended a terrorist training camp at Waziristan in Pakistan, the Federal Bureau of Investigation has said. In a 10-page compliant file on Tuesday before the Court of Judge Nathaniel Fox, Southern District of New York, the FBI alleged that Shahzad traveled from Connecticut to New York on a sports-utility vehicle that was laden with a bomb.

TRIVIA: Shuttle Discovery's facts and feats

TRIVIA: Shuttle Discovery's facts and feats

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Although all five vehicles that have comprised NASA's space shuttle fleet are unmatched in achievements, space shuttle Discovery is unique among the extraordinary.

TRIVIA: Shuttle Discovery's facts and feats

TRIVIA: Shuttle Discovery's facts and feats

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Although all five vehicles that have comprised NASA's space shuttle fleet are unmatched in achievements, space shuttle Discovery is unique among the extraordinary.

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.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Aligarh Muslim University

Rahul Gandhi to visit Aligarh Muslim University

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

All India Congress Committee general secretary Rahul Gandhi will interact with the students of Aligarh Muslim University during his two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh starting on December 7.This will be Gandhi's first visit to AMU.Nearly 800 students selected from various faculties, residential halls and schools affiliated with the AMU will also attend the event."Rahul will motivate students to pursue higher education," Abrar said.

India needn't match China bullet for bullet

India needn't match China bullet for bullet

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

All that India must aim for is to match China's military prowess adjusted to equal Beijing's India-specific military capability, argues Vivek Gumaste.

26/11 widow faces US immigration nightmare

26/11 widow faces US immigration nightmare

Rediff.com23 Mar 2010

37-year-old Frumet Teitelbaum, an Israeli citizen, was stopped by US Customs and Border Protection agents at Kennedy Airport after flying in from Israel on February 5. Her husband Rabbi Leibish Teitelbaum, who was studying in the Chabad Center, was killed in the 26/11 strikes. Since her husband's death, Frumet, a religious-studies teacher, had been regularly traveling without problemsfrom her home in Israel to the US to visit her children in New York.

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.

Indian American named in Best Leaders' list

Indian American named in Best Leaders' list

Rediff.com23 Oct 2009

The list of 22 leaders was compiled in association with Harvard Kennedy School. It also includes Federal Reserve Board Chirman Ben Bernanke, Newark city Mayor Cory Booker, Cisco Systems CEO and Chairman John Chambers and playwright-activist Eve Ensler.

New Jersey terror suspects denied bail

New Jersey terror suspects denied bail

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

The two American men arrested for their plans to travel to Somalia to join an Al Qaeda linked group and attack US troops, were denied bail on their second court appearance in New York

Vayalar Ravi meets with accident in Liberia, safe

Vayalar Ravi meets with accident in Liberia, safe

Rediff.com5 Feb 2010

Minister of Overseas Affairs Vayalar Ravi is out of danger after a car accident in Liberia on Thursday, the Indian High Commissioner in Abuja said, even as his visit to Nigeria has been cancelled.

Americans are angry, I am frustrated: Obama

Americans are angry, I am frustrated: Obama

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

A day after completing a year in the White House, President Barack Obama feels that he has neglected his direct connect with the American people who he says are 'angry and frustrated'. "I'm frustrated, too. I'm frustrated by the fact that over the last decade, we've not seen the kind of progress for middle class families that are needed. That's what I promised to deliver in the campaign," he said.But the American President said he was now more optimistic about the future.

When Mammootty became a suspect in New York

When Mammootty became a suspect in New York

Rediff.com7 May 2009

The Malayalam superstar was briefly detained at JFK airport because of his Muslim-sounding last name.

Mammooty questioned over Muslim name at NY airport

Mammooty questioned over Muslim name at NY airport

Rediff.com6 May 2009

Malayalam superstar Mammooty had a harrowing experience when he was questioned by officials at the John F Kennedy International Airport on his arrival in New York, over his Muslim name in his passport. Mammooty, 56, was 'separated for questioning' for two hours by security officials after part of his official name, Muhammadkutty Ismail, popped up on the computer screen at the immigration counter while his travel documents were being screened.

Shahzad attended terror camp in Waziristan: US

Shahzad attended terror camp in Waziristan: US

Rediff.com5 May 2010

Faisal Shahzad, son of a retired Pakistani Air Vice Marshal, has admitted to attending a terrorist training camp in restive Waziristan before his failed bid to explode a car bomb at the Times Square in New York.

Arrested American was trying to flee US

Arrested American was trying to flee US

Rediff.com4 May 2010

A middle-aged individual who is suspected by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and other investigating agencies for being involved in the failed Times Square car bombing is a naturalised US citizen of Pakistani origin, media reports said on Tuesday.

JLo turns Marilyn Monroe

JLo turns Marilyn Monroe

Rediff.com26 Apr 2010

Jennifer Lopez channelled glamour icon Marilyn Monroe in a slinky silver dress and a peroxide wig to serenade chat show host George Lopez on his birthday.

US: Indians, Pakistanis stage Partition-era play

US: Indians, Pakistanis stage Partition-era play

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

Even as tensions continue to simmer between New Delhi and Islamabad, Indian and Pakistani-Americans have come together to stage a play at the Kennedy Center to show that they can interact without the hang-ups of their respective countries.

Obama scraps NASA's Moon mission

Obama scraps NASA's Moon mission

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Scrapping NASA's"Back to Moon" project, US President Barack Obama gave a new mission to the country's civilian space programme agency-a manned mission to Mars in a decade and sending astronauts to explore asteroids beyond the moon by 2025.

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.

Pantelic hat-trick sees Ajax speed past Vitesse

Pantelic hat-trick sees Ajax speed past Vitesse

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Marko Pantelic struck a hat-trick to help Ajax Amsterdam thrash Vitesse Arnhem 5-1 in the Dutch league on Sunday, while Feyenoord also enjoyed a good away win, 2-0 at ADO Den Haag.

Volunteers for rural, urban youth programmes

Volunteers for rural, urban youth programmes

Rediff.com2 May 2008

YMCA, an NGO working among the rural and urban poor especially the women, children and youth, needs volunteers.

'Pakistan bears a tremendous responsibility'

'Pakistan bears a tremendous responsibility'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

'Pakistan,' says former US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs R Nicholas Burns, 'has an obligation to work with India and to give India the type of support needed to ensure that these types of attacks will not occur again. Therefore you cannot hide behind the definition of non-state actors. Every government has a responsibility to control the situation on its own territory. India needs the kind of reassurances from Islamabad that has not yet been forthcoming.'

H-1B visa-holders being deported from port of landing!

H-1B visa-holders being deported from port of landing!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Several Indians who arrived with an H-1B visa at Newark and John F Kennedy airports were deported based on a new rule, immigration attorneys and activists have reported. The new rule stipulates that those who arrive on a work visa should 'arrive at the place of work'.

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.