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US can't afford Obama as president for 4 more yrs: Haley

US can't afford Obama as president for 4 more yrs: Haley

Rediff.com17 Jan 2012

Indian-American South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley has said the United States can't afford to have Barack Obama as the President for another four years.

Television actors make it BIG

Television actors make it BIG

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

A look at television actors who have tried their hand in films and how successful they are

Haley snubs Democrats charge on 'white' listing

Haley snubs Democrats charge on 'white' listing

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Indian American Republican South Carolina Governor Nimrata 'Nikki' Randhawa Haley, has absolutely no intention of responding to state Democrats who upon seizing a 10-year-old voter registration document, where she has listed her race as 'W' for white, have charged that she uses her Indian American heritage when its convenient.

Bopanna out of US Open after mixed doubles loss

Bopanna out of US Open after mixed doubles loss

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

Rohan Bopanna's campaign at the last Grand Slam of the season ended with defeat in the mixed doubles along with Canadian partner Gabriela Dabrwoski while India's juniors also fizzled out in the singles in the US Open in New York.

Wrestling: Indian eves bag silver at Kazakhstan Presidential Cup

Wrestling: Indian eves bag silver at Kazakhstan Presidential Cup

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

The Indian women's wrestling team had a good preparation for the upcoming World Championship as they finished second in the fifth Cup of the President of Republic of Kazakhstan on Sunday.

Nishad Party quits SP-BSP alliance, may switch over to BJP

Nishad Party quits SP-BSP alliance, may switch over to BJP

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The Nishad Party is headed by Sanjay Nishad, the father of Pravin Nishad who had won the Gorakhpur parliamentary seat on an SP ticket in the 2018 by-polls.

The many faces at the women's march

The many faces at the women's march

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Tens of thousands of activists braved cold temperatures at the third Women's March to show opposition to United States President Donald Trump, demanding an end to violence against women and push for equality. Rallies took place in cities such as New York, Los Angeles and Atlanta, with the main event in Washington, DC featuring a march from near the White House to the Trump International Hotel. As these women marched, here are some faces amongst the crowds and the reason behind their march.

Ariana-Pete engaged: Can you feel their love?

Ariana-Pete engaged: Can you feel their love?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

The Internet is divided over Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson's engagement.

Republican surge drowns Indian Americans in US

Republican surge drowns Indian Americans in US

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Indian American Democrats running for US Congress, including the Top-Tier Red to Blue candidates, who were supported to the hilt by the Democratic establishment, were caught up in the Republican surge and drowned in the tsunami as the GOP took back the House of Representatives

Kamala Harris, masala dosa, Modi and Indian Diaspora

Kamala Harris, masala dosa, Modi and Indian Diaspora

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

As far as people like Kamala Harris are concerned, it's okay to share a culture, but wrong to play domestic Indian politics during American elections,' notes Vir Sanghvi.

It's a day for hugs and talks: Haley on poll day

It's a day for hugs and talks: Haley on poll day

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

Just as polling is underway in south Carolina for state and Congressional elections, Republican candidate for governor Nikki Haley came with her family: husband Michael, children, Rena and Nalin, to the polling station at Mount Horeb Methodist Church, in Lexington. It is also the church that the family goes for worship.

SHORTS: Fraser-Pryce smashes 40-year-old Pan Am Games record

SHORTS: Fraser-Pryce smashes 40-year-old Pan Am Games record

Rediff.com10 Aug 2019

Jamaican Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce broke the 40-year-old Pan Am Games 200 metres record on Friday. The twice Olympic 100 metres champion clocked 22.43 seconds to win gold on Friday.

Soulsearching: Democrats taking desis for granted?

Soulsearching: Democrats taking desis for granted?

Rediff.com7 Sep 2010

Is the Democratic Party taking the Indian-American community for granted? That was one of the issues that came up during the interactive sessions at the Indian-American Leadership Initiative convention, especially considering how much the likes of Jay Goyal, Ashwin Madia, Manan Trivedi and others had to fight to secure Democratic nominations in the primary over the favorites of party insiders, in contrast to what some argued was the embrace of the GOP of the likes of Bobby Ji

US should not give aid to Pak until it stops harbouring terrorists: Haley

US should not give aid to Pak until it stops harbouring terrorists: Haley

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

Trump Administration has "already wisely restricted assistance to Pakistan, but there is much more to be done

Indian American Haley leads in early poll

Indian American Haley leads in early poll

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Buoyed by her triumph in securing a Republican nomination, Indian-American Nikki Haley is leading against her Democratic rival Vincent Shaheen for the November gubernatorial elections for South Carolina, early opinion polls have said.

Sports Shorts: Easy day for Bajrang, Ravi excels in Worlds trials

Sports Shorts: Easy day for Bajrang, Ravi excels in Worlds trials

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Frida

Manju Warrier's film runs into rough weather

Manju Warrier's film runs into rough weather

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Get a low down in the Malayalam Industry.

Jayasurya vs Kunchako Boban at the box office

Jayasurya vs Kunchako Boban at the box office

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Which film are *you* looking forward to?

Britain's Greatest Ever Moustache

Britain's Greatest Ever Moustache

Rediff.com19 Aug 2009

The poll of 3,000 men saw the likes of Freddie Mercury and Charlie Chaplin making it to the top ten list.

Pyaar Impossible's music is spunky but inspired

Pyaar Impossible's music is spunky but inspired

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

On the surface, the creations are mostly spunky, sunny and melodic pop. Dig deeper and you'll notice how 'inspired' this album sounds.

PIX: Kabir Bedi marries partner of 10 years Parveen Dusanj

PIX: Kabir Bedi marries partner of 10 years Parveen Dusanj

Rediff.com17 Jan 2016

Look at the wedding pictures!

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

'I could only imagine Dev as David Copperfield'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Dev for me embodied all that kind of charm, optimism, energy, vulnerability, awkwardness and yet strength.' 'He's in every scene for two hours.' 'He has to play drama, melodrama, romance, pathos, comedy.' 'It was a relief when he said yes.'

India abstains from voting at UN to condemn activities of Hamas

India abstains from voting at UN to condemn activities of Hamas

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The resolution failed to be adopted on Thursday as it could not garner two-thirds support in the General Assembly.

Why desis supported Trumpism

Why desis supported Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

In this moment there has to be honest acknowledgement of how so many in our community willingly voted for another four years of Trump, based on the morally flimsiest of reasons, points out Suleman Din.

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Trump accepts Republican nomination for second term

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Trump, 74, in his acceptance speech from the South Lawns of the White House amidst cheers from his supporters on Thursday night, said: "My fellow Americans, tonight, with a heart full of gratitude and boundless optimism, I proudly accept this nomination for President of the United States".

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

It doesn't matter that Kamala Harris is half-Indian

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

What the Indian economy looks like next January will influence her view on India, not her genetics, notes Shekhar Gupta.

Use 'friends' to resolve Kashmir, suggests Farooq

Use 'friends' to resolve Kashmir, suggests Farooq

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

"The way out is through dialogue. Use your friends... Use them for dialogue to resolve the issue," he said.

No cavity search was done on Devyani: US Marshals

No cavity search was done on Devyani: US Marshals

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, arrested last week in New York on charges of visa fraud, was not subject to cavity search, as being alleged, the US Marshals Services has claimed.

Bollywood's Tarzan is back!

Bollywood's Tarzan is back!

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

Hemant Birje will be back in the role that made him famous.

14-year-old kills dad, shoots 2 children, teacher at US school

14-year-old kills dad, shoots 2 children, teacher at US school

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

The teen was apprehended within minutes as he was stopped by a longtime volunteer firefighter, authorities said.

Clinton trolls Trump in surprise cameo at Grammys

Clinton trolls Trump in surprise cameo at Grammys

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

The former US presidential candidate, along with Cher, Snoop Dogg, Cardi B, John Legend and DJ Khaled were among those who read excerpts from Michael Wolff's Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House, the hit book about Trump's first year in the White House.

Seema Verma: The Indian-American in-charge of remaking US health care policy

Seema Verma: The Indian-American in-charge of remaking US health care policy

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Seema Verma, who was confirmed by the Senate on a vote of 55-43, will play a key role in the government's bid to repeal and replace" Obamacare and head the Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services that provides health services to 130 million people.

PIX: Sanjay Dutt, Maanayata holiday in France

PIX: Sanjay Dutt, Maanayata holiday in France

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

The Dutts love holidays and pictures!

Jammu: More shelling, firing by Pak troops along IB

Jammu: More shelling, firing by Pak troops along IB

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Pakistani troops fired mortars, rockets and automatic weapons on border posts and civilian areas along the International Border in Jammu and Samba districts, resulting in heavy exchanges till the wee hours of the day.

US may block $255m military aid to Pak for 'not acting' against terror

US may block $255m military aid to Pak for 'not acting' against terror

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

The US administration will take the final call in a meeting in coming weeks.

Trump is CEO of the country, can fire anyone: Haley

Trump is CEO of the country, can fire anyone: Haley

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Asked whether the president sought a pledge of loyalty from her, Haley replied, 'No'.

Trump ordered killing of Iran Guards commander in Baghdad

Trump ordered killing of Iran Guards commander in Baghdad

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

General Soleimani headed the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps's Quds Force and also served as Iran's pointman on Iraq.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com12 Dec 2005

A selection of the week's finest Movies Stories.

Trump warns of military action against Venezuela

Trump warns of military action against Venezuela

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

The Trump administration has called Maduro a "dictator" and issued sanctions against him and more than two dozen other former and current officials, accusing Maduro's government of violating human rights and undermining the country's democracy.

Iran the 'next North Korea', India should re-think ties: Haley

Iran the 'next North Korea', India should re-think ties: Haley

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Her remarks assume significance as they come after the US told India and other countries to cut oil imports from Iran to "zero" by November 4 or face sanctions, making it clear that there would be no waivers to anyone.