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'Trump's Going To Be Very Good For India'

'Trump's Going To Be Very Good For India'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'He is the only president, the only American politician, who had the guts to stand with Hindus.'

Biden warns Americans in Ukraine to 'leave now'

Biden warns Americans in Ukraine to 'leave now'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

United States President Joe Biden warned Americans in Ukraine to leave the country immediately amid tensions between Moscow and Kiev, saying that sending US troops for an evacuation would mean 'world war'.

Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel, terror act suspected

Tesla Cybertruck explodes outside Trump Hotel, terror act suspected

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

An electric vehicle exploded and caught fire outside the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday, according to officials and videos on social media.

'The chess world is officially a joke'

'The chess world is officially a joke'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Magnus Carlsen and Ian Nepomniachtchi's decision to share the World Blitz Championship title for the first time in history sparked widespread criticism.

ChatGPT Vs DeepSeek: The Plot Thickens

ChatGPT Vs DeepSeek: The Plot Thickens

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

The tech community, which was getting ready to use the ChatGPT fever and raise unlimited capital for their businesses, is going to face tougher obstacles now, predicts Ajit Balakrishnan.

Wimbledon: When Tendulkar met Federer

Wimbledon: When Tendulkar met Federer

Rediff.com6 Jul 2024

Sitting in the Royal Box, Tendulkar received a standing ovation from the Centre Court crowd.

The Wonder World Of Indian English

The Wonder World Of Indian English

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Indian English is the only language that uses the expression 'non-veg' for meat, fish, and those who consume them. A fascinating extract from Shashi Tharoor's A Wonderland of Words: Around the Word in 101 Essays.

Trump's Latest Comment Gives IT Cos Hope

Trump's Latest Comment Gives IT Cos Hope

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

'Skilled labour is different from immigration.' 'While any adverse immigration ruling will impact Indians, it may not necessarily affect the IT services industry.'

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

The Apprentice Review: A Trump No One Has Seen Before

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The Apprentice is a keenly observed and entertaining biopic about the making of a man who is mostly responsible for all that has gone wrong with current American politics, observes Aseem Chhabra.

US media finds a new style icon in Modi

US media finds a new style icon in Modi

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Narendra Modi, who was unwelcomed in the United States only a few years ago, is now a 'fashion icon' to the American media.

'There will never be another one like Rafa!'

'There will never be another one like Rafa!'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

Australian tennis great Rod Laver said that watching Nadal compete had been a privilege.

Modi, Biden to take questions from US media after talks

Modi, Biden to take questions from US media after talks

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden will have a one-on-one meeting in the Oval Office of the White House on Thursday before holding high-level talks to further boost the growing Indo-US strategic relations in areas like defence, space, clean energy and critical technologies.

Has IPL Lost Its Valuation Lustre?

Has IPL Lost Its Valuation Lustre?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

'If tech giants like Amazon, Google, Apple and Meta enter the IPL broadcasting arena, it could further revolutionize sports media in India.'

After The Oval Office Fracas, What Next For Ukraine?

After The Oval Office Fracas, What Next For Ukraine?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Trump knows by now that the western narrative of Biden's war is a load of bullshit peppered with falsehoods and outright lies, and that the war erupted only out of the diabolic western plot to poke the bear, which got provoked finally and hit out, explains Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'One of us': A R Rahman dedicates song to 'Kamala ji'

'One of us': A R Rahman dedicates song to 'Kamala ji'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris' White House bid gets a boost from legendary Indian music composer A R Rahman, who has come out in support of her 'vision for an equitable world', and recording some of his popular songs like 'Jai Ho' to inspire Indian American voters.

'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

'America Is In For A Period Of Extended Domestic Turmoil'

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

'Trump's disregard for norms and institutions could prove very costly for America's social fabric.'

5 prominent Indian-Americans to contest Nov 8 US Congress midterm polls

5 prominent Indian-Americans to contest Nov 8 US Congress midterm polls

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

The four incumbents -- Ami Bera, Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal -- are likely to be re-elected. All four are from the Democratic party.

Is Indian-American Ro Khanna eyeing 2024 US prez bid?

Is Indian-American Ro Khanna eyeing 2024 US prez bid?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

Those close to Khanna, 46, say he is keeping his options open ahead of a potential presidential run in 2028 or beyond. But others in his orbit are talking about an even more compressed timeline: running in 2024 if President Joe Biden, 80, decided not to, according to Politico, a political newspaper company based in Arlington County in the US.

Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Shukla says Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma -- the first Indian to travel to space --has been advising him about the space flight.

'Lies, cheats, rapes': Indian-origin entrepreneur vs Elon Musk on Trump

'Lies, cheats, rapes': Indian-origin entrepreneur vs Elon Musk on Trump

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

In a post on X, Khosla said that it is hard for him to support someone like Trump, a Republican, who has "no values, lies, cheats, rapes, demeans women", and "hates immigrants" like him.

US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Delhi's appeasement strategy may now translate as more mega arms deals with the US, generating substantial business and job creation in the American economy. Make no mistake, Americans will use it to pressure India, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Understand Russian feeling; will acquire Canada: Trump's big remarks

Understand Russian feeling; will acquire Canada: Trump's big remarks

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said that he understands the Russian feeling with NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation) being on their doorstep.

Trump picks Fox News host as defence secretary

Trump picks Fox News host as defence secretary

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

United States President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the nomination of popular Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth, 44, as his defence secretary.

Indian-American student put in headlock in Texas school, gets suspended for 3 days

Indian-American student put in headlock in Texas school, gets suspended for 3 days

Rediff.com17 May 2022

An Indian-American boy was held in a chokehold and allegedly bullied by a white student in a school in the US state of Texas, according to a media report.

Impeachment move an attack on American democracy: Trump

Impeachment move an attack on American democracy: Trump

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

"These people are sick. And here's the good news: the people get it," he said

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: Engaging The Indian Diaspora Is A Must

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

The Indian Diaspora has been able to carve a niche in their adopted countries as a result of their talent, perseverance and hardworking nature, asserts Rup Narayan Das.

'Oppenheimer' sparks social media row over scene involving Bhagavad Gita

'Oppenheimer' sparks social media row over scene involving Bhagavad Gita

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

Uday Mahurkar, Information Commissioner, government of India, wrote an open letter to Nolan, terming the scene a "disturbing attack on Hinduism" and appealed to the director to remove the scene worldwide.

US media's 'wrap-up' coverage of PM's visit

US media's 'wrap-up' coverage of PM's visit

Rediff.com26 Nov 2009

The American media, over the past few days, has covered the flair and panache of first state dinner hosted by US President Barack Obama for Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, more than the politics of the visit.

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain.

'Grubby, Murky Deal Is Already Underway'

'Grubby, Murky Deal Is Already Underway'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

'In the end, officials in India will be thrown to the wolves, quietly released a couple of years down the road and we'll never hear about them again.'

Americans celebrate October as Hindu Heritage month

Americans celebrate October as Hindu Heritage month

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Hindus worldwide celebrate Navratri, Dussehra, Durga Puja, and Diwali around October. Hence, this month was considered by several US-based Hindu organisations to celebrate as the Hindu Heritage Month

Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle

Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

... and there is no stopping its pan-Islamic agenda, cautions Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away

Ustad Zakir Hussain Passes Away

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Tabla maestro Ustad Zakir Hussain died at a hospital in San Francisco, his family said on Monday.

1st Hindu Congresswoman named US intelligence head

1st Hindu Congresswoman named US intelligence head

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

A four-term Congresswoman, 2020 presidential candidate and NYT bestselling author, Gabbard is a veteran with three deployments to war zones in the Middle East and Africa. She recently moved from being a Democrat to a Republican member.

In touch with India, China, Brazil over Ukraine conflict: Putin

In touch with India, China, Brazil over Ukraine conflict: Putin

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Putin's remarks came within two weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's historic visit to Ukraine where he held talks with President President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Pranab should've been PM, Manmohan Prez because...: Aiyar in new book

Pranab should've been PM, Manmohan Prez because...: Aiyar in new book

Rediff.com15 Dec 2024

Veteran Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar, in his latest book, argues that Pranab Mukherjee should have been made Prime Minister in 2012 instead of Manmohan Singh, who was then recovering from health issues. Aiyar believes this would have prevented the "paralysis of governance" and "doomed" any prospects the Congress might have had to form UPA-III. He also criticizes the government's handling of the Anna Hazare-led agitation and the Commonwealth Games scandal, which he believes contributed to the party's downfall in the 2014 general elections.

Mumbai blasts bear all markings of LeT: US media

Mumbai blasts bear all markings of LeT: US media

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

Stating that the Mumbai serial blasts 'renew questions' about Pakistan's crackdown on militants, the American media has pointed out that the latest attacks in India's financial hub had all the markings of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba which also carried out the 2008 terror strikes there.

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Is Trump A Lot Like Modi?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, Trump started his inaugural address with a sentence that echoed Modi's coinage some years ago, notes Modi biographer Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Find Out Who Ruled Google in 2024

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A major surprise in the 2024 Google search trends was the absence of iconic names like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, M S Dhoni, and Virat Kohli from the list of the top 10 most-searched athletes.

Nuke bill to bring in more investment: US media

Nuke bill to bring in more investment: US media

Rediff.com26 Aug 2010

Describing it as a personal victory of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh before the visit of US President Barack Obama to India, American media on Thursday said the passage of the Nuclear Liability bill would pave the way for much needed foreign investment in the crucial atomic energy sector of the country.