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LoC violations: Govt feels Sharif should be given more time

LoC violations: Govt feels Sharif should be given more time

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Amid continued ceasefire violations by Pakistan, India on Monday expressed "disappointment" that a meeting of DGMOs of the two countries could not be scheduled so far as decided by their prime ministers.

Indian-American attorney Preet Bharara asked to quit by Trump admin

Indian-American attorney Preet Bharara asked to quit by Trump admin

Rediff.com11 Mar 2017

Bharara, 48, has made a national and international mark for himself with many high-profile cases and investigations including foreign countries, insider trading and those involving US politicians.

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Floyd died in Minneapolis on Monday after a white police officer pinned him to the ground. Video footage showed the officer kneeling on Floyd's neck as he gasped for breath. His death has triggered nationwide protests.

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'It is never easy to run a campaign as a woman, particularly a minority woman, especially when you are bucking the establishment.' 'My entire campaign is an act of resistance.'

Golden Globes to Oscars: The designer no one will wear this year

Golden Globes to Oscars: The designer no one will wear this year

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Red carpet staple Marchesa, owned by Harvey Weinstein's wife, may pay the price.

Gold rises on global cues; silver weakens on reduced offtake

Gold rises on global cues; silver weakens on reduced offtake

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Gold edged higher by 0.19 per cent to $1,225.80 an ounce

'Ultimately, we all have to go'

'Ultimately, we all have to go'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

China's efforts on North Korea not worked out: Trump

China's efforts on North Korea not worked out: Trump

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

"While I greatly appreciate the efforts of President Xi & China to help with North Korea, it has not worked out. At least I know China tried!" Trump said in a tweet which came hours before the US and China were set to meet in Washington to talk about North Korea.

Dr Singh's track record

Dr Singh's track record

Rediff.com1 Jun 2004

'Our prime minister is highly educated, humble and has a great track record.'

'Even in his bullying there was so much love'

'Even in his bullying there was so much love'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Rishi Kapoor passed into the ages on April 30.

Zardari, Dr Singh exchange invitations for visit

Zardari, Dr Singh exchange invitations for visit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has invited Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to visit Pakistan, while the latter renewed his invitation to the former to visit India during their meeting in New York. Briefing reporters, Foreign Secretary Shiv Shankar Menon said both leaders accepted each other's invitation, but dates have not been decided yet.

'Nothing was off-limits for Dr Watsa'

'Nothing was off-limits for Dr Watsa'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'He would never make fun of the person asking the question, however way-out the question may have been,' says Meenal Baghel, former editor, Mumbai Mirror.

Dr Singh meets Sarah Palin

Dr Singh meets Sarah Palin

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Republican Vice Presidential candidate and Alaska Governor Sarah Palin met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in New York on Wednesday.No details of the meeting, which lasted for half an hour, were released but Palin had been discussing international issues with world leaders who are here to attend the United Nations General Assembly session.Originally, Republican Presidential candidate John McCain was slated to accompany her but sources said he was held up in Washington.

Mira Nair, Abraham Verghese in conversation

Mira Nair, Abraham Verghese in conversation

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

On Wednesday, Nair and Verghese met at Asia Society in New York in a conversation discussing life and the arts.

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

11 commoners who got their 'fairy tale princess' ending

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

As Britain's Prince Harry follows in his brother's footsteps and is all set to marry a commoner -- American actress Meghan Markle -- early next year, here's some of the well-known commoners who became royalty through marriage.

Sharif meets Kerry; seeks US intervention in Kashmir

Sharif meets Kerry; seeks US intervention in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

Sharif met US Secretary of State John Kerry in New York during which he raised the Kashmir issue.

Climate change? Modi, Sharif talk briefly in Paris

Climate change? Modi, Sharif talk briefly in Paris

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday briefly interacted with his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif in Paris on the sidelines of a United Nations summit on climate change.

Shinde assures father of arrested diplomat in Delhi

Shinde assures father of arrested diplomat in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The father of the Indian woman diplomat, arrested on visa fraud charges in New York, on Tuesday met Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde and was assured of the government's support.

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Remembering Ashok Mitra

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Dr Mitra called the Pandara Road crowd a 'cheerful collective of young dreamers,' united in its 'love and pride for the newly Independent India,' despite 'sharp disparities in background, temperament and attitude.' Dr Shreekant Sambrani recalls his encounters with the legendary economist who passed into the ages.

Sikh leaders submit memo against SFJ to US government

Sikh leaders submit memo against SFJ to US government

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The 8-member team headed by Manjit Singh GK, president, DSGMC, met Eileen O' Connor, deputy assistant secretary.

Latest on Trump-NFL anthem row: Team owners 'afraid of their players'

Latest on Trump-NFL anthem row: Team owners 'afraid of their players'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

President Donald Trump said he believes that owners of National Football League teams are afraid of their players, his latest criticism of NFL players kneeling during the US national anthem at games to protest racial disparities in the country.

Spotted: Owen Wilson catches a train

Spotted: Owen Wilson catches a train

Rediff.com30 Jun 2008

Reader Jolly Gupta sends us a photograph.

Work from home forever

Work from home forever

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'Employees may well be expected to be on call at almost all times -- much like the standard Indian approach to the workday,' points out Mihir S Sharma.

What really offends Deepika Padukone

What really offends Deepika Padukone

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Deepika Padukone is ready for the foreign press once again.

The lockdown has been good for Grofers

The lockdown has been good for Grofers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'One good thing that has come out of all this is that it shown people that online ordering is the way forward.'

He gives PM a warm hug, calls him Narendra

He gives PM a warm hug, calls him Narendra

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Calling India and the United States "natural partners", President Barack Obama said the two countries have elevated their relationship and are committed to a new partnership.

Woman I admire: 'My sister helped manage my fees at school'

Woman I admire: 'My sister helped manage my fees at school'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Rediff reader Tauseef Quasim from Abu Dhabi (UAE) writes about her sister.

America's Taliban deal: What does it mean for India?

America's Taliban deal: What does it mean for India?

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

'Washington is well aware that the Haqqani group was responsible for terrorist attacks on the Indian diplomatic establishments in Afghanistan.' 'But today US self-interest dictates that Sirajuddin Haqqani's mainstreaming in Afghan political life and a potential elevation eventually to a leadership role at the national level is useful and necessary, since he can deliver peace,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Trump promises to herald US economic resurgence

Trump promises to herald US economic resurgence

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Trump said if elected the US under his administration would pursue right away to bring back jobs.

Kamal Nath meets US envoy over agri subsidies

Kamal Nath meets US envoy over agri subsidies

Rediff.com9 May 2008

Union Commerce Minister Kamal Nath met US trade representative Susan Schwab in New York on Thursday evening. He said the meeting led to 'much more convergence' between the two countries than last year on the feisty issues relating to the WTO negotiations. The minister arrived in New York to release his book 'India's Century' and to meet Schwab in yet another bid to achieve a breakthrough on the issue of agriculture subsidies that are at the core of WTO negotiations.

PM meets World Bank president, American CEOs

PM meets World Bank president, American CEOs

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Giving an economic content to his visit to the US in the midst of high-profile diplomatic engagements, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh met World Bank President Robert Zoellick and top American CEOs in the backdrop of the financial meltdown that has kept the Bush Administration on its toes.

PM meets Zardari, terror high on agenda

PM meets Zardari, terror high on agenda

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

Official sources accompanying the Prime Minister said India expects Zardari to come out with steps to end rising incidents of cross-border terrorism and ceasefire violations. The meeting was held at the Millennium Hotel where Zardari is residing.

Indian human smuggler gets 5 years in US prison

Indian human smuggler gets 5 years in US prison

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Yadvinder Singh Bhamba was arrested for conspiring to send 400 people from India, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and other countries to the US.

Watching 2 men kiss in Miami infuriated Orlando gunman?

Watching 2 men kiss in Miami infuriated Orlando gunman?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Omar Mateen, the Afghan-origin gunman who killed at least 50 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, was allegedly infuriated over seeing two men kissing in Miami recently, according to media reports.

London tops Global Power City Index; Mumbai 39th

London tops Global Power City Index; Mumbai 39th

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The report ranks 42 major cities of the world across six key measures of economy, research and development, culture, accessibility, environment and livability

Minorities' meet seeks new laws to combat violence

Minorities' meet seeks new laws to combat violence

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

While many communities held cultural annual conventions over the Independence Day weekend, in New York, leaders of over a dozen minority communities met at the Dalit and Minority Convention and offered a reminder to the upper castes

Expedite political reforms, India tells Myanmar

Expedite political reforms, India tells Myanmar

Rediff.com2 Oct 2007

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee met his Myanmarese counterpart U Nyan Win in New York on Monday

India calls for immediate UN reforms

India calls for immediate UN reforms

Rediff.com27 Sep 2007

Determined to continue their efforts for reforms in the United Nations, India, Brazil and South Africa have called for "immediate, element-based and result-oriented" inter-governmental negotiations for the expansion of Security Council.

Defiant Trump says not quitting Presidential race

Defiant Trump says not quitting Presidential race

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Trump said "running against" Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton makes keeping the party behind him easier.