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Trump hosts iftaar dinner, condemns NZ, SL terror attacks

Trump hosts iftaar dinner, condemns NZ, SL terror attacks

Rediff.com14 May 2019

'Ramadan is a time when people join forces in pursuit of hope, tolerance and peace. It is in this spirit that we come together tonight for Iftaar, the traditional Ramadan meal that breaks the daily fast,'

England clinch Women's Euro with 2-1 extra time win over Germany

England clinch Women's Euro with 2-1 extra time win over Germany

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

England forward Chloe Kelly reacted quickest to a loose ball from a corner and poked in the winner.

LOVE, Not HATE: BTS Tells America

LOVE, Not HATE: BTS Tells America

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

'Equality begins when we open up and embrace all of our differences.'

Jhulan Goswami is Women's World Cup leading wicket-taker

Jhulan Goswami is Women's World Cup leading wicket-taker

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

India medium-pacer Jhulan Goswami became the most successful bowler in ICC Women's Cricket World Cup history when she dismissed Anisa Mohammed of the West Indies, in Hamilton on Saturday, for her 40th wicket at the tournament.

Biden's Democracy Summit Fails To Impress

Biden's Democracy Summit Fails To Impress

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The Summit for Democracy seems to have done more harm than good, notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Sharma was the president of the conference, the first since the Paris Agreement of COP21 that expected parties to make enhanced commitments towards mitigating climate change.

Indians Star In World's Toughest Race

Indians Star In World's Toughest Race

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

Race Across America -- which spans a little over 3,000 miles, from the west coast of the US to its east -- is often called the toughest race in the world. Indian cyclists are now returning multiple finishes at RAAM including podium positions within age categories, discovers Shyam G Menon.

Nooyi, Banga attend Trump's power dinner for top CEOs

Nooyi, Banga attend Trump's power dinner for top CEOs

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

According to a White House pool report, Trump referred to Nooyi as one of the "most powerful" women in the world.

Melania wants Trump to concede to Biden

Melania wants Trump to concede to Biden

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

United States First Lady Melania Trump has joined other members of her husband Donald Trump's inner circle asking him to accept his loss and concede defeat to President-elect Joe Biden, informed a source familiar with the conversations.

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.'

Deepak Punia's coach Gaidarov expelled from Olympics

Deepak Punia's coach Gaidarov expelled from Olympics

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Wrestler Deepak Punia's foreign coach Murad Gaidarov was expelled from the Tokyo Olympics on Friday for assaulting the referee who officiated the bronze medal play-off bout which the Indian lost to San Marino's Myles Nazim Amine.

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Wednesday, August 4

Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Wednesday, August 4

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

A summary of the country's athletes performed at the Tokyo Games on Wednesday, August 4.

Sonam Malik's Olympics debut ends after Round 1 defeat

Sonam Malik's Olympics debut ends after Round 1 defeat

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The 19-year-old led the bout 2-0 but the reigning Asian silver medallist Khurelkhuu effected a take-down move with just 35 seconds left in the contest to level the score.

'Not resolved': Biden on talks with India over Russia-Ukraine conflict

'Not resolved': Biden on talks with India over Russia-Ukraine conflict

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

It is understood that India and the United States are not on the same page on the Ukrainian crisis.

Bajrang outsmarts Kazakh for Olympics wrestling bronze

Bajrang outsmarts Kazakh for Olympics wrestling bronze

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

The 27-year-old wrestler, who made his Olympics debut at the ongoing Games, outwitted Kazakhstan's Daulet Niyazbekov in the play-off round.

PIX: Ledecky wins record 16th World swimming gold

PIX: Ledecky wins record 16th World swimming gold

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

Olympic silver medallist Katie Ledecky powered to victory in the women's 400 metres freestyle event on the opening day of the swimming World Championships in Budapest on Saturday to capture a record-extending 16th gold medal in the competition.

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Although the pact would focus mainly on the Pacific and the South China Sea region, any action designed to deter China with or without New Delhi's active participation is a welcome move, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

US rules out adding India to AUKUS security alliance

US rules out adding India to AUKUS security alliance

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

"AUKUS? What would it become? JAUKUS? JAIAUKUS?" Psaki said in lighter moments before giving answer to the question.

Pix: When US House voted to impeach President Trump

Pix: When US House voted to impeach President Trump

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

With the Capitol secured by armed National Guard troops inside and out, the House voted 232-197 to impeach Trump.

Trump hails 'great leader' Kim Jong-un at Hanoi summit

Trump hails 'great leader' Kim Jong-un at Hanoi summit

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The two leaders met for a second summit in Vietnam's Hanoi and Trump made these comments during a dinner with Kim.

Trump muddles up Apple CEO's name

Trump muddles up Apple CEO's name

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

While heaping praises on Cook for his contribution in the American commerce and industry sectors, Trump referred to the 58-year-old executive as "Tim Apple."

US VP-elect Kamala Harris receives first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

US VP-elect Kamala Harris receives first dose of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The US vice-president-elect received a dose of the Moderna vaccine from clinical nurse Patricia Cummings at United Medical Center, which is located in Southeast Washington, DC.

Trump to 'work from hospital' for next few days, says 'doing well'

Trump to 'work from hospital' for next few days, says 'doing well'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

"Out of an abundance of caution, and at the recommendation of his physician and medical experts, the president will be working from the presidential offices at Walter Reed for the next few days," White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany said on Friday, a day after he was tested positive for COVID-19.

Trump extends freeze on H-1B, other work visas till March 31

Trump extends freeze on H-1B, other work visas till March 31

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

US President Donald Trump has extended the freeze on the most sought-after H-1B visas along with other types of foreign work visas by three months to protect American workers, saying while therapeutics and COVID-19 vaccines are recently available, their effect on the labour market and community health has not yet been fully realised. The decision will impact a large number of Indian IT professionals and several American and Indian companies who were issued H-1B visas by the US government for the fiscal year 2021 beginning October 1. The freeze on various categories of work visas was ordered by Trump through two proclamations on April 22 and June 22 last year.

Meet the coolest stylists on Instagram

Meet the coolest stylists on Instagram

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

Insta-stylists are the new big thing.

China accuses US of using democracy as 'WMD' to stoke confrontation

China accuses US of using democracy as 'WMD' to stoke confrontation

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

While the US omitted China and Russia from the list of invitees, Beijing was furious over the invitation to the self-governing island Taiwan, which China said is a blatant violation of the 'One China' policy that considers Taipei as the integral part of the Chinese mainland.

In times of coronavirus, it's hello Namaste

In times of coronavirus, it's hello Namaste

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

In an effort to stop the spread of the coronavirus, more people, including global leaders, are using the Indian greeting of namaste. People around the world are worried that shaking hands, hugging and kissing on the cheek might help spread the virus. In recent days, images of United States President Donald Trump and Britain's Prince Charles opting to use the Indian greeting over a handshake have gone viral. Take a look.

Trump switches to 'namaste' amid coronavirus scare

Trump switches to 'namaste' amid coronavirus scare

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

'I just got back from India. And I did not shake any hands there'

Donald Trump's Facebook account suspended for 2 years

Donald Trump's Facebook account suspended for 2 years

Rediff.com5 Jun 2021

Social media behemoth Facebook on Friday said the account of former United States President Donald Trump will remain suspended for two years, and post that period it will re-assess the ban.

PIX: Wrestler Ravi storms into final; ensures India 4th medal

PIX: Wrestler Ravi storms into final; ensures India 4th medal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Ravi Dahiya became only the second Indian wrestler to qualify for the final at the Olympic Games, when he sensationally turned around the 57kg semi-final bout by pinning Kazakhstan's Nurislam Sanayev, in Tokyo.

Neera Tanden credits Indian mother for realising American Dream

Neera Tanden credits Indian mother for realising American Dream

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

Indian-American Neera Tanden, who has been nominated as the director of the Office of Management and Budget by US president-elect Joe Biden, on Tuesday shared the inspiring story of her mother who immigrated to the US from India.

Biden administration comes under pressure to ship Covid vaccine to India

Biden administration comes under pressure to ship Covid vaccine to India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

The Joe Biden administration has come under intense pressure from various quarters, including the powerful US Chambers of Commerce, lawmakers and eminent Indian-Americans, to ship AstraZeneca and other Covid-19 vaccines along with several life-saving medical supplies to India, which is witnessing a deadly surge in coronavirus cases.

Trump announces historic accord between Serbia, Kosovo

Trump announces historic accord between Serbia, Kosovo

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Although most of Kosovo is ethnically Albanian, many Serbs consider it their native homeland and a cradle of their culture. Some 13,000 people were killed in the 1998-1999 war, sparked by clashes between the forces of the rump Yugoslav state -- Serbia and Montenegro -- and Kosovo separatists. The conflict ended when NATO carried out an air campaign against Serbia.

21 Photos That Defined 2021

21 Photos That Defined 2021

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

Images that capture what it was like living through 2021.

Dance parties and bubbly! Biden supporters celebrate the win

Dance parties and bubbly! Biden supporters celebrate the win

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Dance parties, fireworks and high-fiving strangers were some of the scenes that America witnessed after media organisations declared that former United States Vice President Joe Biden beat President Donald Trump.

Anti-apartheid hero Desmond Tutu in hospital

Anti-apartheid hero Desmond Tutu in hospital

Rediff.com24 Apr 2013

South Africa's revered anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu was admitted to a Cape Town hospital Wednesday for treatment of a persistent infection.

This eatery serves insect-only dishes. Dare to try?

This eatery serves insect-only dishes. Dare to try?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Forget tofu or soy milk. Entrepreneurs out of South Africa have opened a pop-up restaurant dedicated to serving gourmet meals, all made from alternative, insect-based ingredients. Welcome to The Insect Experience which opened in Cape Town last month. Customers are treated to dishes like chickpea black-fly-larvae croquettes, polenta fries made from mopane worm flour and mealworm biscuits. Take a look.

Afghan withdrawal best decision for US: Biden

Afghan withdrawal best decision for US: Biden

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

"After 20 years of war in Afghanistan, I refused to send another generation of America's sons and daughters to fight a war that should have ended long ago," US President Joe Biden.

The truly odd, odd world we live in!

The truly odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

Ten images that prove it's a wonderfully bizarre world.

White House backs Neera Tanden as Republicans oppose her nomination

White House backs Neera Tanden as Republicans oppose her nomination

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The White House and the Indian-American community are solidly backing the nomination of Neera Tanden as the director of Office of Management and Budget, describing her as the most appropriate candidate to hold the position.