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With Eleanor Roosevelt in hand, America's first lady envoy will make history in India

With Eleanor Roosevelt in hand, America's first lady envoy will make history in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

The US's first lady ambassador to India wants to set a new tone for the India-US relationship. Aziz Haniffa reports from Washington, DC.

America's first lady envoy will make history in India

America's first lady envoy will make history in India

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

'Clearly our relationship is founded on democratic values and a shared history that we have in promoting these values,' Nancy Powell said, but added, 'our economic and commercial relationship has been of great importance.'

WikiLeaks source Chelsea Manning released from prison

WikiLeaks source Chelsea Manning released from prison

Rediff.com17 May 2017

A few hours after her release, Manning posted a photo that showed her in a pair of new black Converse sneakers with the caption: 'First steps of freedom!!'

Cameron takes final bow as UK prime minister

Cameron takes final bow as UK prime minister

Rediff.com14 Jul 2016

Former British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday wished continued success for his country in its post-Brexit future as he left the Downing Street to meet Queen Elizabeth II to tender his resignation.

Ex-French footballer Vairelles arrested in murder probe

Ex-French footballer Vairelles arrested in murder probe

Rediff.com25 Oct 2011

Former French footballer Tony Vairelles has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

France midfielder Diarra joins Marseille

France midfielder Diarra joins Marseille

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

France midfielder Alou Diarra has joined Olympique Marseille from Girondins Bordeaux on a three-year deal, the 2010 French champions said on Monday.

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Joker sweeps Oscar nominations

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

The 92nd Academy Awards nominations have been announced at the Samuel Goldwyn Theatre in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles.

US envoy Powell to bring Eleanor Roosevelt's bust to India

US envoy Powell to bring Eleanor Roosevelt's bust to India

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

Nancy Powell, the new United States envoy to India, will be bring a bust of Eleanor Roosevelt -- the first lady of the US from 1933 to 1945 with her when she will leave for New Delhi next week.

Ashish Soni: Nerdy meets sexy on the catwalk

Ashish Soni: Nerdy meets sexy on the catwalk

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Here's what designer Ashish Soni had to offer on Day One of the WLIFW.

Powell's meeting with Modi was a necessary step: NYT

Powell's meeting with Modi was a necessary step: NYT

Rediff.com15 Feb 2014

The meeting between United States Ambassador to India Nancy Powell and Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi was a "pragmatic" and "necessary step", according to a media report, that said it seems "likely" the visa status of BJP's prime ministerial candidate "could change" if he is elected to the top post.

Raja Sen reviews Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Raja Sen reviews Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

Rediff.com15 Jul 2011

ZNMD doesn't earn our laughs, says Raja Sen.

US military was 'cocked and loaded' to hit Iran: Trump

US military was 'cocked and loaded' to hit Iran: Trump

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

"10 minutes before the strike I stopped it, not proportionate to shooting down an unmanned drone".

Trump ignored 12 of CIA's warnings on COVID-19

Trump ignored 12 of CIA's warnings on COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Current and former US intelligence officials told The Washington Post that Trump, in the month of January and February, had repeatedly ignored warnings conveyed in issues of the US president's Daily Brief, a sensitive report that is produced before dawn each day and designed to call the president's attention to the most significant global developments and security threats.

Trump to deliver State of the Union Address on February 5

Trump to deliver State of the Union Address on February 5

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The traditional annual speech by President Trump was initially scheduled for this Tuesday but had to be postponed because of the largest government shutdown due to differences between the White House and opposition Democrats on the issue of US-Mexico border wall.

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Trump picks Amy Coney Barrett to replace Ginsberg in US Supreme Court

Rediff.com27 Sep 2020

Biden has urged the Senate not to act on the vacancy until the American people select their next president and the next Congress.

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Remembering Diana: The life of a princess

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

On July 1, 2021, Britain's Princess Diana would have turned 60 and two decades after her tragic death in a car accident near the end of summer 1997, she still holds an exalted place on the altar of the most admired people in the world, her status secure as a style icon -- as is her legacy of having forever changed the British monarchy.

Trump's pick Amy Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Trump's pick Amy Barrett sworn in as Supreme Court justice

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The Senate confirmed the nomination of Barrett as the Supreme Court Judge by 52-48 votes, overcoming the unified opposition of Democrats.

US begins formal withdrawal from Paris climate accord

US begins formal withdrawal from Paris climate accord

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Although Trump had announced his decision to withdraw from the historic Paris Agreement on climate change on June 1, 2017, the process began on Monday with the formal notification and the US will be out of the pact on November 4, 2020.

Trump to announce new immigration, Green Card policy

Trump to announce new immigration, Green Card policy

Rediff.com16 May 2019

As of now, about 66 per cent of the green cards are given to those with family ties and only 12 per cent are based on skills.

Websites of 50 US lawmakers hacked

Websites of 50 US lawmakers hacked

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

The hackers posted a mocking, obscenity-laced screed against President Barack Obama after he delivered his State of the Union address on Thursday.

Michelle, Melania, Jackie: Who gets your vote?

Michelle, Melania, Jackie: Who gets your vote?

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Which of these past, present and future First Ladies has a strong sense of style?

US House Speaker to attend Peace Nobel ceremony

US House Speaker to attend Peace Nobel ceremony

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

In a major snub to China, Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has announced that she would attend the Nobel Peace Prize ceremony in Oslo, as part of the official delegation on behalf of Chinese dissident Liu Xiaobo and his wife Liu Xia.

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

BWith a distracted president brooding in the White House, Pompeo seems to think his day has come. He seems to be pushing a personal agenda before a target audience in America, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Nice go atop Ligue 1 with 2-0 win against Lyon

Nice go atop Ligue 1 with 2-0 win against Lyon

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Nice strengthened their grip on the Ligue 1 standings when they beat 10-man Olympique Lyonnais 2-0 at home on Friday.

Angelina Jolie to play Elizabeth Taylor

Angelina Jolie to play Elizabeth Taylor

Rediff.com2 Aug 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Ready for Sherlock's little sister Enola Holmes?

Ready for Sherlock's little sister Enola Holmes?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

'There are girls out there who are gonna feel self accepting through this film because she's someone who just wants to live her own life. She's not a particularly selfish person, or reckless, but well thought.'

A peek into Diana's life

A peek into Diana's life

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Diana, the People's Princess, died in a tragic car accident 20 years ago, August 31, 1997. To remember their beloved mother, her sons, Prince William and Prince Harry, loaned some of her favourite items to an exhibition which will run till October 1.

Agony for Gourcuff as Lyon lose to dad's Lorient

Agony for Gourcuff as Lyon lose to dad's Lorient

Rediff.com29 Aug 2010

New signing Yoann Gourcuff made an unhappy debut when Olympique Lyon slumped to a 2-0 defeat at Lorient in Ligue 1 on Saturday.

Kenyan CWG athletics team to include World champs

Kenyan CWG athletics team to include World champs

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

In a huge boost to the upcoming Delhi Commonwealth Games, middle distance running powerhouse Kenya are sending a strong athletics team which will be led by men's 800m world record holder David Rudisha and Olympic 1500m champion Nancy Jebet Lagat.

Bernanke is Time's Person of the Year

Bernanke is Time's Person of the Year

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

The US Federal Reserve chairman Ben S Bernanke has been named as the 'Person of the Year 2009' by the leading American magazine Time.

Trump writes to Pelosi, seeks to stop impeachment

Trump writes to Pelosi, seeks to stop impeachment

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Asserting that the Articles of Impeachment introduced by the House Judiciary Committee are not recognisable under any standard of constitutional theory, interpretation or jurisprudence, Trump said they include no crimes, no misdemeanours and no offenses whatsoever.

Obama's Afghan policy receives mixed reaction

Obama's Afghan policy receives mixed reaction

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

US President Barack Obama's new Afghan policy drew mixed reaction at the Capitol Hill with leading Congressmen welcoming it, while several members of his own party were reluctant to support it, if not directly oppose it.

'India is a value based country'

'India is a value based country'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

The United States has thanked India for extending hospitality to Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, a comment and a situation that isn't going to please China, which views the latter as a renegade and a splitist.

Here's a complete list of Aus Open women's champions

Here's a complete list of Aus Open women's champions

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

List of Australian Open women's singles champions since the event began in 1922 (Australian unless stated):

Factbox: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

Factbox: Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

Here are some key facts about Wenger:

US midterms: Democrats take control of House, GOP retains Senate

US midterms: Democrats take control of House, GOP retains Senate

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

In his first tweet after election results started coming in US President Trump claimed success. "Tremendous success tonight. Thank you to all!".

US House to move ahead with Trump's impeachment: Speaker Pelosi

US House to move ahead with Trump's impeachment: Speaker Pelosi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Trump and the White House has described this as an impeachment hoax. White House asserted that the president has done no wrong.

Pic: Dalai Lama receives human rights award in US

Pic: Dalai Lama receives human rights award in US

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Even as United States President Barack Obama refused to meet the Dalai Lama fearing diplomatic backlash from China, the exiled Tibetan leader was honoured with a human rights award at the Capitol Hill on Tuesday. The spiritual leader received a human rights award from US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and met with powerful lawmakers on a visit to Washington overshadowed by Obama's decision to delay a meeting with him.

Should you drink water before an intense workout?

Should you drink water before an intense workout?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2019

You can consume 5 to 10 ml of water per kilogram of body weight in the two to four hours before a workout

Now, Trump plans to build steel barrier on Mexico border

Now, Trump plans to build steel barrier on Mexico border

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Trump said the opposition Democrats did not like the option of a concrete wall along the Mexico border, so he has offered them with a steel one. Trump argues that a physical barrier along the US-Mexico border is essential to stop the flow of illegal immigrants into the US.