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Want to avert diabetes? Pop a Viagra

Want to avert diabetes? Pop a Viagra

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Taking the male potency pill may benefit the patients at diabetes risk, according to a new study.

Kathleen Stephens takes charge as US interim ambassador

Kathleen Stephens takes charge as US interim ambassador

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Kathleen Stephens, the new United States interim ambassador, on Friday took charge of the American embassy in New Delhi and said she was looking forward to working with India for strengthening and broadening the Indo-US partnership.

'Red Austin knew more about the Constitution than most Indians'

'Red Austin knew more about the Constitution than most Indians'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Friends and colleagues pay rich tributes to the "charming, approachable, and very accessible" Indian Constitution scholar Granville 'Red' Austin.

Daschle, Killefer withdraw from Obama cabinet

Daschle, Killefer withdraw from Obama cabinet

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

Tom Daschle, President Obama's nominee to be secretary of Health and Human Services, withdrew his nomination, White House officials said.

Mueller concludes Russia probe, recommends no further indictments

Mueller concludes Russia probe, recommends no further indictments

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

US Attorney General William Barr, to whom the report was delivered on Friday, told Congressional leaders that he may submit to them its summary 'as soon as this weekend'.

NRI develops advanced energy-efficient chip

NRI develops advanced energy-efficient chip

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

A scientist of Indian origin from MIT, along with colleagues and researchers from Texas Instruments, has developed an energy-efficient microchip for portable electronics, which could lead to longer-lasting, self-charging cell phones.

Khurshid downplays Modi-Powell meeting

Khurshid downplays Modi-Powell meeting

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Thursday downplayed US Ambassador Nancy Powell's meeting with Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, saying diplomats in India are free to move and get information to understand better the dynamics of Indian politics.

US Senate rejects Trump's border emergency as Republicans defect

US Senate rejects Trump's border emergency as Republicans defect

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

In a 59-41 vote, 12 Republicans joined every Senate Democrat on Thursday in a rare move to block the president's effort to divert billions in funding to build his long-promised border wall without congressional approval.

Tibetan issue: US flays China, hails India

Tibetan issue: US flays China, hails India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2009

Pelosi told the assembled gathering and many lawmakers who year after year have approved unanimous resolutions condemning the Chinese repression of the Tibetans that "the welcoming of India of the Tibetan refugee community is a testament to the close ties between the Indian and Tibetan people."

Respect human rights of Tibetans: US to China

Respect human rights of Tibetans: US to China

Rediff.com10 Mar 2009

Observing that the Chinese government has not "won the hearts and minds" of the Tibetan people, United States House of Representative Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Tuesday asked Beijing to come out with a solution that respects the human rights of every Tibetan.

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

REWIND: Stunning PHOTOS of the week that was

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 9 images.

Has Nirmalaji's tax plan made India CAs mukt?

Has Nirmalaji's tax plan made India CAs mukt?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

If the finance minister's tax proposals have stimulated demand at all, it's for CAs, notes Kanika Datta.

When Barack Obama 'screwed up'

When Barack Obama 'screwed up'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2009

As two of his key nominees withdrew from his administration because of tax wrongdoings, United States President Barack Obama admitted that he has committed mistakes. "I think I screwed up. I take responsibility for it and we're going to make sure we fix it so it doesn't happen again," Obama told CNN in an interview. In a setback to his two-week old administration, Tom Dashes and Nancy Killefer on Tuesday withdrew from their nominated posts.

Obama signs historic equal pay bill

Obama signs historic equal pay bill

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

US President Barack Obama has signed his first bill into law since he assumed the top office, making a historic provision that ensures equal pay for both men and women.

No climate agreement without India, says US

No climate agreement without India, says US

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

Congressman James Sensenbrenner, the senior most Republican was among a high-powered delegation of US lawmakers, led by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that visited India last month. Sensenbrenner has made it clear that the US Congress will not ratify any global climate change agreement if India is not a party to it. This delegation focused on global warming and energy among other issues. He said without India & China, the US will be at an economic disadvantage in a global treaty.

Diplomat row: India asks US diplomats to return IDs

Diplomat row: India asks US diplomats to return IDs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

In an escalating diplomatic row, India has asked the United States to return IDs issued to all its consular officers posted in the country, a move which may be a precursor to reviewing immunity and benefits enjoyed by them as a protest to the treatment meted out to India's deputy consul general in New York.

Ligue 1: Ten-man PSG slump to second league defeat

Ligue 1: Ten-man PSG slump to second league defeat

Rediff.com24 Sep 2016

Paris St Germain suffered their second defeat of the Ligue 1 season when they lost 2-0 at Toulouse after being reduced to 10 men on Friday.

Your friend laid off? Best ways to help

Your friend laid off? Best ways to help

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

The best ways to help: Offer to introduce your laid-off friend to useful contacts, to check his or her rsum and cover letter and to mention any job opportunities you hear about. Also forward information about upcoming industry association events, job fairs or networking opportunities.

Indian Americans exhorted to mobilise

Indian Americans exhorted to mobilise

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

Khanna, an attorney who is perhaps one of the most articulate spokesmen of Indian Americans in the Democratic Party, argued political mobilisation is the final step for the community.

'Aggressive action' mooted to boost US economy

'Aggressive action' mooted to boost US economy

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Favouring 'aggressive action' to boost the shaky American economy, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has proposed a two-stage effort with a $60-100 billion stimulus package this month followed early next year by a 'permanent tax cut'.

Tibet row: Chinese media hits out at US lawmaker

Tibet row: Chinese media hits out at US lawmaker

Rediff.com13 Apr 2008

Pelosi had angered Beijing when she met the Dalai Lama in India recently and gave her solid backing to the Tibetan movement. Her initiative in proposing a US House resolution on Tibet, urging Beijing to end its crackdown, has further infuriated China which has slammed it as rude inteference in its internal affairs. The commentary, which accused Pelosi of having stubborn anti-China sentiments,said that she had never hesitated to flagrantly interfere in China's internal affairs

Saund's portrait unveiled in US Congress

Saund's portrait unveiled in US Congress

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

A portrait of Dalip Singh Saund, the first Indian-American Congressman, was unveiled at a ceremony in the United States Congress on Wednesday in Washington, DC

Resolution in US Congress on Tibet

Resolution in US Congress on Tibet

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who along with members of the bipartisan Congressional delegation met the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan Government-in-Exile in India recently, introduced the House Resolution. In a statement on Thursday night, Pelosi said, 'Leaders around the world have called for the Chinese government to take steps to end its crackdown on peaceful Tibetans and enter into a dialogue with his Holiness the Dalai Lama.'

American Democracy in Shambles

American Democracy in Shambles

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

Biden is best qualified to address the root cause of the polarisation in American politics before it turns into terminal malignancy, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

No end to US shutdown as rival bills fail in Senate

No end to US shutdown as rival bills fail in Senate

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

A Republican-backed measure to fund Trump's border wall failed in a 50-47 vote while Democratic measure that omitted the wall fell short in a 52-44 vote.

'American films would make fun of India'

'American films would make fun of India'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

Scriptwriter Tracey Jackson talks about The Other End of the Line starring Jesse Metcalf and Shriya Saran, and why the Amrican way of looking at India should change.

'My commitment to fight terrorism is unshakable'

'My commitment to fight terrorism is unshakable'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2007

Musharraf also underlined the need to seize the historic opportunity before the two countries to resolve the Kashmir issue.

IIM-A, Harvard, MIT come together to fight poverty

IIM-A, Harvard, MIT come together to fight poverty

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

Nancy Barry, president of NBA Enterprise Solutions to Poverty and former president of Women's World Banking, is set to have an Ahmedabad connection.

Nepal Maoists to stay on US terrorists' list

Nepal Maoists to stay on US terrorists' list

Rediff.com7 May 2008

"I don't think there's any change. There's no change in their status," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack said, commenting on the issue in the backdrop of a meeting between a top American envoy in Kathmandu Nancy Powell and Maoist leader Prachanda.

Peg H-1B visa cap at 115,000: US lawmakers

Peg H-1B visa cap at 115,000: US lawmakers

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

The Republican Study Committee of the House of Representatives, in a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, appealed to them to take up the legislation and pass it in the next few months. The panel called for an increase in the number of H-1B visas from the current 65,000 to 115,000 and for 20 per cent built-in annual increase.

2 Democrats start impeachment process against Trump

2 Democrats start impeachment process against Trump

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Texas Representative Al Green, who has been one of the most outspoken proponents of impeachment proceedings against Trump, and even made a call on the House floor last month, was joined by California Representative Brad Sherman to move forward with the next legislative step in announcing the long-shot bid.

Review: Rock On

Review: Rock On

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Rock On rocks big time. If you liked Dil Chahta Hai and if you ever thought music can change the world, don't miss this new movie.

'How much does India want the N-deal?'

'How much does India want the N-deal?'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

The high-powered US Congressional delegation led by US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi that visited India last month and met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other senior Indian officials, has made it clear that it is the Hyde Act and not the 123 Agreement that is binding on the Indo-US civilian nuclear agreement that now remains stalled in New Delhi.

India had no qualms over my Tibet remarks: Pelosi

India had no qualms over my Tibet remarks: Pelosi

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

"Now, I did not thrash China when we were in India," Pelosi said, adding, "I spoke truths about what China is doing in Tibet and that China has not lived up to its statements made to the Olympic Committee about more openness and respect for human rights in order to attract the Olympics."

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The hardliners in Delhi are in for a big disappointment,' predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pelosi to meet PM, Sonia , Dalai Lama

Pelosi to meet PM, Sonia , Dalai Lama

Rediff.com15 Mar 2008

During her visit to India, Nancy Pelosi, the first ever woman speaker at the US house of representatives, is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, with whom she is expected to discuss the Indo-US nuclear deal, and Congress president Sonia Gandhi. She is also expected to visit Dharamsala with actor Richard Gere, where she will meet the Dalai Lama.

PHOTOS: The Tour de France course will leave you charmed

PHOTOS: The Tour de France course will leave you charmed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

Makes us wonder how these cyclists don't fall short of breath as they pedal to the finish line. Here's a glimpse of the tricky but beautiful terrain that outlines the Tour de France...

Drinks are on me! Xi, Cameron enjoy pub night out

Drinks are on me! Xi, Cameron enjoy pub night out

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron brought Chinese President Xi Jinping to his favourite pub for a pint and a portion of fish and chips on Thursday.

Obama snubs China, to meet Dalai Lama at White House today

Obama snubs China, to meet Dalai Lama at White House today

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Sidestepping Chinese opposition, United States President Barack Obama will meet the Dalai Lama at the White House on Wednesday, a move likely to infuriate China which considers the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader as a separatist.

US acknowledges India's role in Nepal

US acknowledges India's role in Nepal

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Powell agreed that her number one task in Nepal would be to focus on what the US could do to be supportive, without being viewed as interfering or managing it.