News for 'Lincoln'

Obama refuses Hillary's debate call

Obama refuses Hillary's debate call

Rediff.com28 Apr 2008

Obama has refused to debate Hillary Clinton,with no moderator, before the Indiana and North Carolina primaries.

Warm-Up: Ruturaj, Shubman, Surya shine in India A's win

Warm-Up: Ruturaj, Shubman, Surya shine in India A's win

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

India 'A' scored 279 for 8 in 50 overs and then dismissed New Zealand XI for 187 in 41.1 overs

The Most Influential People

The Most Influential People

Rediff.com7 May 2009

A R Rahman joined Zac Efron, George Clooney, Obama and Oprah Winfrey were honoured for landing on Time's 100 Most Influential People list.

US House Speaker 'not yet ready' to back Trump

US House Speaker 'not yet ready' to back Trump

Rediff.com6 May 2016

He hoped that the candidate 'advances the principles of our party and appeals to a wide, vast majority of Americans'.

New pill offers relief from fever, pain for 12 hours

New pill offers relief from fever, pain for 12 hours

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

Ahmedabad-based Lincoln Pharma on Monday launched the long acting paracetamol pill of 1,000 mg 'Pa12' for sustained relief from fever and pain for 12 hours.

Bush regrets pushing troops to Iraq on false intel

Bush regrets pushing troops to Iraq on false intel

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Former United States President George W Bush has said he regretted flying a 'Mission Accomplished' banner on the USS Abraham Lincoln in 2003 and inaccurate information on weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.

Kamala Harris' glass portrait unveiled in her honour

Kamala Harris' glass portrait unveiled in her honour

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

The one-of-a-kind broken glass medium used by the artist Simon Berger to create the portrait uniquely embodies Harris' glass-shattering achievement.

Desis in DC for Trump inaugural

Desis in DC for Trump inaugural

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The Republican Hindu Coalition will be out in force at Donald Trump's inauguration.

Unwell Boult skips New Zealand's training session

Unwell Boult skips New Zealand's training session

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

An unwell Trent Boult skipped the New Zealand cricket team's training session at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Monday, staying away from the squad as a precautionary measure. The left-arm pacer is among eight players including Ross Taylor, Colin de Grandhomme, Jeet Raval, Mitchell Santner, Tim Seifert, Tim Southee and Neil Wagner, who are attending the first half of the camp that started on Sunday.

'I am strong because a strong woman raised me'

'I am strong because a strong woman raised me'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Ahead of Mother's Day, Rediff readers write about their mothers and tell us what they mean to them.

Trump again blames 'both sides' for Virginia violence

Trump again blames 'both sides' for Virginia violence

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Trump had come under fire from both Republicans and Democrats for his muted response to the violence unleashed by white supremacists during a rally in Charlottesville.

Top 10 ODD photos from around the world

Top 10 ODD photos from around the world

Rediff.com22 Jul 2014

Ten photos that prove that it's a mad, mad, mad, mad world!

Pakistan drop Shafiq, Amir and Malik; PSL suffers setback

Pakistan drop Shafiq, Amir and Malik; PSL suffers setback

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Pakistan head coach and outgoing chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has tried to justify the axing of senior players Asad Shafiq, Muhammad Aamir and Shoaib Malik for the tour of New Zealand.

'Not a reality show': Obama's fiery attack on Trump

'Not a reality show': Obama's fiery attack on Trump

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Speaking from outside Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Obama said, "Eight months into this pandemic, cases are rising again across this country... Donald Trump is not suddenly going to protect all of us. He cannot even take the basic steps to protect himself."

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.

Kane Williamson 'excited' to play IPL this year

Kane Williamson 'excited' to play IPL this year

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Williamson has started training again at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui as New Zealand has managed to curb the spread of the coronavirus considerably.

Shaw shines again as India 'A' beat New Zealand 'A'

Shaw shines again as India 'A' beat New Zealand 'A'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2020

Prithvi Shaw smashed 48 off 35 balls to lay the foundation for India's chase.

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.

Mahatma Gandhi's statue in US vandalised; envoy apologises

Mahatma Gandhi's statue in US vandalised; envoy apologises

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Vandalism of the statue of the apostle of peace comes during the week of nationwide protests against the custodial killing of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.

PIX: Emma, Clooney, Paris Hilton at Machete, Gravity premieres

PIX: Emma, Clooney, Paris Hilton at Machete, Gravity premieres

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

Here's what your favourite stars have been up to.

Shaw stars as India A edge New Zealand XI in 2nd warm-up tie

Shaw stars as India A edge New Zealand XI in 2nd warm-up tie

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

Shaw knocks at selectors' doors ahead of NZ Tests with a splendid 150 off 100 balls.

Video: Deepika's inspiring speech at New York

Video: Deepika's inspiring speech at New York

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

"I want you to know that we're all in this together, and most importantly that there is hope," Deepika Padukone told the audience at TIME 100 Gala.

Football PIX: Bayern win fifth title of year

Football PIX: Bayern win fifth title of year

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Bayern Munich wasted a two-goal lead and needed a lucky 82nd- minute winner from Joshua Kimmich to beat Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in Germany's Super Cup on Wednesday and secure their fifth title of the year.

From Austria to Afghanistan, it's all snowed in!

From Austria to Afghanistan, it's all snowed in!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

A cold snap in Europe and parts of America has caused chaos and crippled the lives of thousands. There have been over 20 weather-related deaths across Europe -- with snow continuing to fall across the continent. In America, Washington was blanketed in white after the US capital was hit by its first snow of the year. Here are glimpses from the snow bomb.

I am gay, declares Church of England Bishop

I am gay, declares Church of England Bishop

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

A Bishop on Saturday became the first Church of England priest to openly declare that he is gay and in a long-term relationship with a man.

This champ wants to create revolutionary medical solutions

This champ wants to create revolutionary medical solutions

Rediff.com13 Jun 2014

Continuing with the sixth issue of our series on Presidential Scholars, Arthur J Pais profiles 17-year-old Akshay Rajagopal.

Indian professor sentenced for sexual assault

Indian professor sentenced for sexual assault

Rediff.com23 Apr 2004

Lancaster County District Court Judge Steven D Burns accepted the plea of Debasis Chaudhuri, a former visiting professor to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, to misdemeanour sexual assault.

Defacement of Mahatma Gandhi's statue was a 'disgrace': Trump

Defacement of Mahatma Gandhi's statue was a 'disgrace': Trump

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The statue, which is across the road from the Indian Embassy, was vandalised on the intervening night of June 2 and 3, prompting the Indian embassy to register a complaint with the local law enforcement agencies. The incident happened during the week of nationwide protests against the custodial killing of Floyd in Minneapolis on May 25.

How the government shutdown affects the daily life

How the government shutdown affects the daily life

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

President Barack Obama and congressional Republicans came no closer to ending a standoff on Tuesday that has forced the first government shutdown in 17 years.

In first day of US shutdown, no sign how it will end

In first day of US shutdown, no sign how it will end

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

As police cordoned off landmarks like the Lincoln Memorial and government agencies stopped cancer treatments and trade negotiations, Republicans in the House of Representatives moved to restore funding to national parks, veterans care and the District of Columbia.

Have a 'blooming' time at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Have a 'blooming' time at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

For those who aren't lucky enough to visit the iconic grounds, here's a stroll through the beautiful gardens.

Dangerous heat wave bakes much of the US

"Dangerous" heat wave bakes much of the US

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

An "oppressive and dangerous" heat wave has gripped much of the United States, leaving at least six people dead and caused the cancellation of several public events. The National Weather Service has said that temperatures hovering around 106 degree Fahrenheit (41C), which has blanketed about a third of the population of the United States in recent days, will come down on Monday in a burst of thunderstorms and cooling rain brought on by a cold front. Till they receive some relief, here's how Americans are battling the heat.

Revealed: What really turns women on

Revealed: What really turns women on

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

A round up of all the sex and relationship news that matters to you.

PHOTOS: Electrifying beauties at China auto show

PHOTOS: Electrifying beauties at China auto show

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The China auto show saw some amazing models being rolled out, some for the first time. Rajesh Karera/Rediff.com picks the best of the lot.

Mexico beat Jamaica to claim CONCACAF Gold Cup

Mexico beat Jamaica to claim CONCACAF Gold Cup

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Clint Dempsey of the United States took the tournament's Golden Boot Award

Meet the other Bidens: Family says living in Nagpur since 1873

Meet the other Bidens: Family says living in Nagpur since 1873

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Leslie's granddaughter Sonia Biden Francis, a Nagpur-based psychologist, said that 'Bidens in Nagpur and everywhere' are elated with Joe Biden's victory in the US presidential election.

The era of Trump begins: Quick takes

The era of Trump begins: Quick takes

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

Here's the latest from the inauguration day of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States.

India to take centrestage at Oscar 2013

India to take centrestage at Oscar 2013

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

Ang Lee's Life of Pi and Steven Spileberg's Lincoln, produced by Anil Ambani's Reliance-Dreamworks emerge as frontrunners in Oscar 2013 race.

U-17 World Cup: Brazil outclass Spain; Germany edge past Costa Rica

U-17 World Cup: Brazil outclass Spain; Germany edge past Costa Rica

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

A dominant Brazil made a strong statement of their top title contender status with a 2-1 victory over Spain in a Group D marquee clash of the FIFA U-17 World Cup, in Kochi, on Saturday.

Katie Holmes to play Christian Grey's ex-lover in Fifty Shades movie

Katie Holmes to play Christian Grey's ex-lover in Fifty Shades movie

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

Here's what your favourite Hollywood stars have been up to.