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OTT Shows to Watch This Week

OTT Shows to Watch This Week

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Another week and a spate of OTT shows and movies to watch. Here's what Sukanya Verma recommends.

US election was 'rigged' in favour of Biden, reiterates Trump

US election was 'rigged' in favour of Biden, reiterates Trump

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Trump alleged on Saturday that the last month's US election was rigged in favour of his Democratic opponent Joe Biden, who is now the President-elect.

French League: Lyon go top with win

French League: Lyon go top with win

Rediff.com30 Aug 2009

A 25-metre half-volley from Miohel Bastos helped Olympique Lyon defeat AS Nancy 3-1 to grab top spot in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Trump impeachment trial in Senate to begin on Feb 8

Trump impeachment trial in Senate to begin on Feb 8

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Schumer said the house managers will come to read the article of impeachment at 7 pm on Monday. Members will then be sworn in the next day.

Banking, auto stocks pull Sensex down by 504 points

Banking, auto stocks pull Sensex down by 504 points

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

After sinking 586 points during the day, the 30-share index ended 503.62 points, or 1.29 per cent, lower at 38,593.52. The broader NSE Nifty plunged 148 points, or 1.28 per cent, to 11,440.20.

Obama, Clinton congratulate Biden-Harris on victory

Obama, Clinton congratulate Biden-Harris on victory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Major American media outlets started calling Biden the winner after it became clear that he has taken a major lead against Republican incumbent Donald Trump in the battleground State of Pennsylvania, which has 20 electoral college votes, making him cross the benchmark of the 270 electoral college votes.

'India, US enjoy mature bilateral relations'

'India, US enjoy mature bilateral relations'

Rediff.com28 May 2013

In the meeting with the Governor, the US Ambassador to India discussed a range of issues including investment in various fields.

US VP Mike Pence receives COVID-19 vaccine on camera

US VP Mike Pence receives COVID-19 vaccine on camera

Rediff.com18 Dec 2020

"Confidence in the vaccine is what brings us here this morning," the US vice-president said in remarks following his vaccination. "I didn't feel a thing. Well done."

US SC rejects Trump's lawsuit to overturn election results

US SC rejects Trump's lawsuit to overturn election results

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Trump and his campaign team have been making unsubstantiated allegations of massive voter fraud and electoral malpractice. State election officials and mainstream media say they have not found any such evidence.

Review: Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru is a waste of time

Review: Kadavul Irukaan Kumaru is a waste of time

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Kadavul Irukaan Kumarui is plain annoying, warns S Sarawasthi.

A gold medal for the Tibetan cause?

A gold medal for the Tibetan cause?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2007

The award to the Dalai Lama is good 'for the conscience of the US,' but it does not help the Tibetans in their aspiration for freedom.

After week's delay, Trump signs $900 bn Covid relief bill

After week's delay, Trump signs $900 bn Covid relief bill

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

The US president had in past expressed dismay with the $2.3 trillion package that Congress passed Monday, which includes $900 billion in coronavirus relief and $1.4 trillion to fund the government until October, conflating the two bills and saying the spending goals were misguided.

Democrats hacked again!

Democrats hacked again!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2016

The documents obtained from the cyberattack on Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee was released by a hacker known as Guccifer 2.0.

Nirmala Sitharaman in Forbes list of 100 most powerful women

Nirmala Sitharaman in Forbes list of 100 most powerful women

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

The women on the 17th annual Forbes Power List hail from 30 countries and were born across four generations.

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team for chief of staff, NSA, domestic policy advisor

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team for chief of staff, NSA, domestic policy advisor

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

United States Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has named her Chief of Staff, Domestic Policy Advisor and National Security Advisor -- an all-women team -- which she said has the experience to hit the ground from day one.

US House all set to vote on impeachment of Trump

US House all set to vote on impeachment of Trump

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The article of impeachment charges Trump with a count of 'incitement of insurrection' for his actions on January 6, when he delivered a speech inciting his supporters to lay siege to the Capitol, an action that temporarily halted the counting of Electoral College votes and resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including an officer of the US Capitol Police.

Biden admin's new immigration bill benefits thousands of Indian IT professionals

Biden admin's new immigration bill benefits thousands of Indian IT professionals

Rediff.com19 Feb 2021

In a major move that will benefit hundreds and thousands of Indian IT professionals in America, the Biden administration has introduced an ambitious immigration bill in Congress which among other things proposes to eliminate the per-country cap for employment-based green cards.

10 communication mistakes you must avoid

10 communication mistakes you must avoid

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Watch out for your tone and choice of words, says corporate trainer Nancy Katyal.

Trump blocks US House Speaker's foreign trip in government shutdown fight

Trump blocks US House Speaker's foreign trip in government shutdown fight

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Trump's move came on Thursday a day after the House Speaker urged him to reschedule his annual State of the Union address slated for January 29, citing security concerns triggered by the shutdown that has entered its 27th day.

Jet denies 'hawala' charges

Jet denies 'hawala' charges

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

Jet Airways (India) termed the allegation made by Nancy Heckerman of US-based aviation outfit that money raised by Jet through public offer was pumped into the market through the 'hawala' route as "baseless".

Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

Michelle Obama takes 'most admired woman' title from Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The former United States first lady ended Hillary Clinton's 17-year run as America's most admired woman.

Do career diplomats make for better US ambassadors to India?

Do career diplomats make for better US ambassadors to India?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

'A good ambassador needs to know, and to represent, the interests of the United States. In South Asia, career officers have done well by this standard; so have most of the non-career appointees.' Career diplomat Nancy J Powell, the US ambassador to India, resigned on Monday. Retired United States ambassadors Howard B Schaffer and Teresita C Schaffer look at how political appointees and career diplomats sent as envoys to India and South Asia have fared over the years.

US lawmakers meets Dalai Lama; China protests

US lawmakers meets Dalai Lama; China protests

Rediff.com10 May 2017

China said the US delegation's visit to Dharamshala and their meeting with the Dalai Lama has "sent a very wrong signal to the outside world about supporting Tibetan independence and violated the US government's commitment not to support Tibet's independence."

How good is Narendra Modi's business agenda?

How good is Narendra Modi's business agenda?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Domestic business endorsement for Mr Modi never wavered, not even after 2002.

Biden's 'mild shock' to Modi

Biden's 'mild shock' to Modi

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

The trust some people in India had that the Biden-Harris administration would be friendly to India has been eroded already, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

America rising anew: Biden tells US Congress

America rising anew: Biden tells US Congress

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Biden said that 100 days since he took the oath of office on January 20 and inherited the worst pandemic in a century and the worst economic crisis in a decade, America is on the move again, turning peril into possibility, crisis into opportunity and setback into strength.

Davis Cup round-up: Federer puts Swiss in semis; Italy edge Britain

Davis Cup round-up: Federer puts Swiss in semis; Italy edge Britain

Rediff.com7 Apr 2014

Roger Federer sealed Switzerland's place in the Davis Cup semi-finals when he completed a comeback win for the hosts over Kazakhstan on Sunday but Britain's last-four hopes were trampled into Italian clay in Naples.

Democrats' immigration bill rings alarm bell for Indian firms

Democrats' immigration bill rings alarm bell for Indian firms

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The killer provisions are in particular related to the much-sought after H-1B and L-1 visas.

US house impeaches Trump for inciting insurrection at Capitol

US house impeaches Trump for inciting insurrection at Capitol

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

The US House of Representatives impeached President Donald Trump by 232 to 197 votes for his role in last week's Capitol Hill riot, making him the first president in American history to be impeached twice.

DNC set to script history by nominating Kamala Harris

DNC set to script history by nominating Kamala Harris

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

With the nomination, 55-year-old Harris, who has many firsts to a trailblazing career starting with an attorney from California, would break another glass ceiling in US politics.

Biden appoints an all-women communications team

Biden appoints an all-women communications team

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

US President-elect Biden has a history of advocating on behalf of women in the US and around the world and the new team announcement is a continuation of that work.

US Democrats to step up bid to impeach Trump

US Democrats to step up bid to impeach Trump

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

The move to impeach Trump gained momentum on Sunday with the House Democrats announcing to introduce the article of impeachment against the outgoing Republican president on Monday.

BEST OF THE WEEK: From Trump to Dinosaurs

BEST OF THE WEEK: From Trump to Dinosaurs

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

A moment at a piano on the front lines in Ukraine, United States President Trump's State of the Union address and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra taking charge. This is the best of the week gone by.

Indira Gandhi features in TIME's '100 Women of the Year'

Indira Gandhi features in TIME's '100 Women of the Year'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

TIME also named freedom fighter Amrit Kaur as 'Women of the Year' for 1947

Pix: Malaika, Karisma, Vaani, Kiara turn showstoppers

Pix: Malaika, Karisma, Vaani, Kiara turn showstoppers

Rediff.com4 Feb 2018

They walked for Riddhi Mehra, Vineet Rahul and Amit Sadh.

Trump suggests 'delay' in 2020 presidential elections

Trump suggests 'delay' in 2020 presidential elections

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

'With Universal Mail-In Voting (not Absentee Voting, which is good), 2020 will be the most INACCURATE & FRAUDULENT Election in history,' Trump tweeted on Thursday, just 96 days before the election. 'It will be a great embarrassment to the USA. Delay the Election until people can properly, securely and safely vote???' Trump said in his tweet, which was immediately condemned by the opposition Democratic party leaders.

'If a death can be lovely, his was'

'If a death can be lovely, his was'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2004

'Eyes that hadn't opened for days did, and they weren't chalky or vague. They were clear and blue and full of love.'

'All is well', says Trump after Iran missile attack

'All is well', says Trump after Iran missile attack

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

On Tuesday night, Iran launched over a dozen ballistic missiles targeting at least two bases where US military and coalition forces' are stationed in Iraq to 'avenge the killing' of General Qasem Soleimani.

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Man rams car into Capitol cops; 1 killed, driver shot dead

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

A Capitol Police officer was killed and another injured after a man rammed his car into a security barrier outside the United States Capitol and then got out of the vehicle and lunged towards the officers with a knife, setting off a major security scare.

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.