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US prez candidate Jindal says India desperate for US leadership

US prez candidate Jindal says India desperate for US leadership

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Republican presidential aspirant Bobby Jindal has sought steps by the United States to take the mantel of global leadership saying even non-aligned nations like India and Vietnam are desperate and hungry for American leadership.

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

These are the best wedding photos of 2020

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

Lots of weddings were put on hold this year, but some still took place and photographers were on hand to capture the magical memories. Some couples even had their special days documented in an award-winning style. The winners of the International Wedding Photographer of the Year have been revealed and the snaps will warm your heart.

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Coronavirus: China's pain is Air-India's gain

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Curtailment of flights between India and China will help Air India and other airlines to boost their seat occupancy and market share.

India tops ransomware attacks globally

India tops ransomware attacks globally

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

About 67 per cent of Indian organisations whose data was encrypted paid a ransom to get back their data-a slight increase on the previous year when 66 per cent paid a ransom. In fact, Indian entities were the most likely to pay a ransom of all countries surveyed: the global average was just under a third (32 per cent). These were the findings of the global survey 'The State of Ransomware 2021' conducted by cybersecurity firm Sophos. The survey findings further stated that the total cost of recovery from a ransomware attack has more than doubled in a year, increasing from $761,106 in 2020 to $1.85 million in 2021 globally.

Trump triumphs! India plans to cut oil imports from Iran

Trump triumphs! India plans to cut oil imports from Iran

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Replacing Iran, which is India's third largest oil supplier behind Iraq and Saudi Arabia, will not be a problem but margins will be hit as Tehran offers the best commercial terms

Trump withdraws US from 'defective' Iran nuclear deal

Trump withdraws US from 'defective' Iran nuclear deal

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The US president said new sanctions would be imposed, adding 'America will not be held hostage to nuclear blackmail'.

Trump halts funding to WHO, says it failed in basic duty

Trump halts funding to WHO, says it failed in basic duty

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

The Trump administration has accused WHO of taking side with China in the coronavirus outbreak that has brought America's economy to a standstill.

Meet the richest person in these 30 countries

Meet the richest person in these 30 countries

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

The United States leads the Forbes 2013 billionares list with 442 billionaires, followed by Asia-Pacific (386), Europe (366), the Americas (129) and the Middle East & Africa (103).

It's official! It'll be Trump vs Biden for US president

It's official! It'll be Trump vs Biden for US president

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The 77-year-old former US vice president on Friday night took his tally of pledged delegates over the halfway mark of 1,991 from a total of 3,979, thus becoming eligible to earn the Democratic Party's presidential nomination.

UAE surprised at Biden's suggestion it backed jihadists, asks for clarification

UAE surprised at Biden's suggestion it backed jihadists, asks for clarification

Rediff.com5 Oct 2014

A surprised United Arab Emirates has asked US Vice President Joe Biden to clarify his statement after he suggested that America's Middle Eastern allies were partly to blame for aiding the Islamic State militant group.

What the Kashmir masterstroke will mean for our soldiers

What the Kashmir masterstroke will mean for our soldiers

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

'More members of the Indian Armed Forces have died in Kashmir, North East and Naxal areas than in the 1962 and 1971 wars against Pakistan combined. These deaths are the result of political failure and not war.'

'They didn't consider me for Freddy Mercury, at least they thought I could play Homi Bhabha'

'They didn't consider me for Freddy Mercury, at least they thought I could play Homi Bhabha'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

'What I love about Parsis is that we never take anything seriously.' 'Everyone's making fun of everyone.' 'So, they were like, 'Don't f*** it up, ch****!'.'

Kamala Harris pledges to rejoin Paris climate, Iran nuke deals

Kamala Harris pledges to rejoin Paris climate, Iran nuke deals

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

Harris slammed President Donald Trump and pledged to 'rejoin' the Paris agreement on Climate Change and 'strengthen and re-enter' the Iran nuclear deal. "Joe Biden and our administration is gonna have a massive job to repair the damage done by Donald Trump and his administration, and to restore our place in the world," she said.

Trump's conduct after COVID infection unconscionable: Biden

Trump's conduct after COVID infection unconscionable: Biden

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

Addressing a campaign rally in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday, Biden said that the country deserved a president who understood what people were going through.

Airlines in Asia-Pacific region to corner profits

Airlines in Asia-Pacific region to corner profits

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Airlines in the Asia-Pacific region are expected to corner the maximum profits this year, with the aviation industry's umbrella body IATA projecting a global profit of $8.9 billion in 2010.

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

He had come in search of jobs in America to rescue his presidency and India failed him in more ways than one, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

7 key points in Trump's maiden speech to Congress

7 key points in Trump's maiden speech to Congress

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

From reiterating his commitment to build the border wall to protecting the American way of life from terrorist threats, President Donald Trump outlined his vision for the United States of America

Remittances to India likely to see 23% drop: World Bank

Remittances to India likely to see 23% drop: World Bank

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Remittances to India are likely to drop by 23 per cent from USD 83 billion last year to USD 64 billion this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, which has resulted in a global recession, the World Bank has said. Globally remittances are projected to decline sharply by about 20 per cent this year due to the economic crisis induced by the pandemic and shutdowns, according to a World Bank report on the impact of the Covid-19 on migration and remittances released on Wednesday.

Trump has no real affection for India

Trump has no real affection for India

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'The best thing that Modi can hope for in this visit is that he is able to mobilise Indians in America to vote Republican and try and help Trump return to power,' argues Aakar Patel.

Obama warns of new terror safe havens in Pakistan

Obama warns of new terror safe havens in Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

The US president said America's foreign policy must be focused on the threat from IS and Al Qaeda.

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Which of these films will win Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Aseem Chhabra lists the films that won his heart at the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

'Increase in air pollution affects Covid patients'

'Increase in air pollution affects Covid patients'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

'Covid patients have infected lungs and the pollutants will further damage it.'

Obama to layout his vision for rebuilding US economy

Obama to layout his vision for rebuilding US economy

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

It's a vision that says America is strongest when everybody's got a shot at opportunity -- not when our economy is winner-take-all, but when we're all in this together," Dan Pfeiffer, Senior Advisor to the President, wrote in a mass email.

Maradona's life, in pictures

Maradona's life, in pictures

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Maradona was worshipped like a god for his genius with the ball.

Emirates offers special fares to Indian passengers

Emirates offers special fares to Indian passengers

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

These special fares are a small gesture of appreciation from Emirates for its customers in India.

Rise and Rise of Qatar in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rise and Rise of Qatar in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Considering that Qatar is a trusted ally of Washington for decades, it is expected to be a steady influence on the Taliban leadership, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why Russia Wants Ukraine

Why Russia Wants Ukraine

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

Notwithstanding how the current impasse is solved, at some point in the future, Russia will realise that just as centuries ago it developed the paradigm of securing its heartland's safety through annexing vast buffer zones between itself and the enemy, a more modern security is possible only through friendly relations and sustainable peace, observes Shyam G Menon.

The best airline staff in the world

The best airline staff in the world

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Here are the world's most courteous, friendly, helpful and efficient airline crews from each continent.

We're going to win this race for White House: Biden

We're going to win this race for White House: Biden

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Biden also announced that he will introduce his plans to contain the COVID-19 pandemic on his first day in office.

Biden announces $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan

Biden announces $1.9 trillion COVID-19 stimulus plan

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Biden's proposal also sets aside USD 20 billion for a national vaccination programme and USD 50 billion to scale up coronavirus testing.

Donald Trump and the lessons for India

Donald Trump and the lessons for India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

'The real problem of joblessness and democratic politics is happening here in India. And it is happening now, right before us.'

Trump says North Korea must get rid of its nuclear weapons

Trump says North Korea must get rid of its nuclear weapons

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Trump hopes that the US will be able to deal in a very open and honorable fashion with North Korea.

Could India be heading for a short war with China?

Could India be heading for a short war with China?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'The numbers of troops on both sides are enormous.' 'They are about 50,000-60,000 soldiers facing each other in that sector -- that's about the total number of troops that both sides had in the 1962 War in all sectors.'

India looking to store oil in US, other commercially viable locations

India looking to store oil in US, other commercially viable locations

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

India and the US had on July 17 signed a preliminary agreement for cooperating on emergency crude oil reserves, including the possibility of India storing oil in the US emergency stockpile.

US military is ridding the world of terrorism: Trump

US military is ridding the world of terrorism: Trump

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

Denuclearising North Korea and stopping Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons are the goals of the US, said Trump.

'It's time for US to listen & not dictate things'

'It's time for US to listen & not dictate things'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

In his first full presidential interview to a television channel in the Middle East, Obama attempted to present a humble and conciliatory face of the US to the Muslim world, where there is much resentment and animosity against America. Expressing his determination to resolve the Israel-Palestine conflict, Obama said it is time for the US to listen and not dictate things.

World's 25 most expensive office spaces include two from India

World's 25 most expensive office spaces include two from India

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Let's take a look at some of the most expensive prime office occupancy rates around the world.

'I am that hero whose family is the audience'

'I am that hero whose family is the audience'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'In India the box office numbers are insane. It released with 7 other films It still did 70 crores during pandemic times. 'To have your second feature film in Telugu create this kind of impact is a dream come true.'

RJio ties up with lenders for $1.5 billion loan

RJio ties up with lenders for $1.5 billion loan

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Telecom operator Reliance Jio Infocomm has arranged credit facilities worth $1.5 billion with lenders, including Bank of America and Barclays, to refinance existing loans.

PM Modi's visit to Israel worrisome, says Congress

PM Modi's visit to Israel worrisome, says Congress

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

PM Narendra Modi's proposed visit to Israel is "worrisome" as it undermines India's position on Palestine, senior Congress leader Anand Sharma said on Wednesday.