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I Didn't Expect Kamala Harris To Be The Nominee So Easily

I Didn't Expect Kamala Harris To Be The Nominee So Easily

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'She's been a terrific advocate for women's rights in recent months and her prosecutor's background will really help her challenge Trump in a forceful way that Biden could not,' notes Sree Sreenivasan.

'Not a great selling product': Klaasen slams NYC pitch

'Not a great selling product': Klaasen slams NYC pitch

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

If you showcase this to world, it's not great selling product: Klaasen on New York pitch

Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested

Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Soon after the gunshots were heard at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump was golfing, the FBI said that it is "investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump".

Biden not stepping down from poll race: White House

Biden not stepping down from poll race: White House

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Biden, 81, is increasingly receiving calls from Democratic Party leaders and editorial boards of mainstream American media to step down from the presidential race and let others from the party lead them in the November 5 elections. So far, he has resisted these calls.

'New simplified COVID-19 antibody test developed'

'New simplified COVID-19 antibody test developed'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

The study describes a new blood test which pinpoints the immune system molecules called antibodies in infected individuals that specifically target a unique piece of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2's spike protein.

VinFast kicks off Tamil Nadu unit construction, seeks cut in import duty

VinFast kicks off Tamil Nadu unit construction, seeks cut in import duty

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Vietnam-based electric vehicle maker VinFast, a rival of Tesla in the global market, has set foot in India and began work on building its Rs 16,000 crore EV manufacturing facility at Thoothukudi in Tamil Nadu. The company has already sought a reduction in import duties on its cars for about two years until customers get familiar with the brand and its unit in the state. The global major kicked off the construction of the first phase of its integrated EV hub, which may see Rs 4,000 crore of investment initially and will create more than 10,000 jobs.

TRUMP ELECTED 47TH PRESIDENT OF THE USA

TRUMP ELECTED 47TH PRESIDENT OF THE USA

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Former United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday is cruising towards winning the race for the White House in one of the greatest political comebacks in American history by almost defeating his Democratic rival Kamala Harris in an election that virtually divided the country into two camps.

THE BEST SPORTS IMAGES OF THE WEEK

THE BEST SPORTS IMAGES OF THE WEEK

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

North Carolina State University forward CJ Williams (5) is fouled by Georgetown University center Henry Sims (left) during their men's NCAA college basketball game in Columbus, Ohio.

US Prez polls: 10 crore Americans have already voted

US Prez polls: 10 crore Americans have already voted

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

An estimated 16 crore people casting their votes in a presidential election is a record in itself in terms of turnout after 1900, according to Michael P McDonald, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of Florida, who leads the US Election Project that tracks early voting.

Clinton, Trump in dead heat, scramble to swing states

Clinton, Trump in dead heat, scramble to swing states

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

Locked in a neck-and-neck battle, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have made a last minute dash to key swing states to woo undecided voters as major polls on the final weekend before the election day showed the race for the White House was too close to call.

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'I think of that young baby, still in her diapers, balancing with her arms held up by her mother, a Tamil woman wearing a salwar kameez and a dupatta, seated on a stoop,' recalls Aseem Chhabra.

Spotted: Konkona, Ranvir Shorey & Vinay Pathak

Spotted: Konkona, Ranvir Shorey & Vinay Pathak

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Reader Sudhir Sharma has sent us these photographs with the stars.

God spared my life for a reason: Trump in victory speech

God spared my life for a reason: Trump in victory speech

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Former US President Donald Trump addressed his supporters on Wednesday, thanking them for giving Republicans an unprecedented and powerful mandate, and said this moment will help the country "heal".

Desi Who Will Sanction Putin's Russia

Desi Who Will Sanction Putin's Russia

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

United States Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh is the White House's anchorperson for economic sanctions against Russia.

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Guess Their Ages Folks!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

We all know that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will turn 74 on September 17, but do you know how old these leaders are?

'If Trump Loses, 100% He'll Throw A Tantrum'

'If Trump Loses, 100% He'll Throw A Tantrum'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'Accusations would be flung about his votes being stolen. He'll say dead people were voting from the grave.' Payal Singh Mohanka reports on the mood ahead of the US presidential election.

'India Is Critical To US National Security'

'India Is Critical To US National Security'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'Now it's for India to also make certain decisions. The sky's the limit. You've got to be strategic.'

War Drums in Ukraine Grow Louder...

War Drums in Ukraine Grow Louder...

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

America, Russia flex its military muscle as Ukraine hopes there won't be war.

First gentleman, First dude? What will Bill be called if Hillary wins?

First gentleman, First dude? What will Bill be called if Hillary wins?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

First Gentleman may be the odds on favourite, but Bill at a campaign stop in North Carolina said he might like to be called "First Volunteer."

Shouts of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram'

Shouts of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai', 'Vande Mataram'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A lady in a white salwar suit leads the chants of people holding both Indian and US flags.

Biden, Trump sweep Super Tuesday primaries, rematch is on

Biden, Trump sweep Super Tuesday primaries, rematch is on

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Super Tuesday is an important phase of presidential primaries when the early contests are over, and voters from multiple states cast ballots in primaries timed to occur on the same date. Almost all the results were one-sided in favour of Trump except for Vermont, where the winning difference was about one per cent.

USA is starting to embrace cricket

USA is starting to embrace cricket

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

'USA Cricket continues its instrumental work in supporting our national players and equipping youth and local communities with the tools they need to succeed in this sport.'

Maya Angelou passes away: Her life in PHOTOS

Maya Angelou passes away: Her life in PHOTOS

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Maya Angelou, the celebrated poet, writer and activist who rose from a childhood of poverty in Arkansas to become an American literary icon, died on Wednesday morning at her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, at the age of 86. The author of the famous I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings leaves behind a towering legacy and will be remembered above all as the people's poet. Rediff.com celebrates her life in images,

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Trump refuses to debate Kamala Harris until...

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Former United States president and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump on Thursday refused to debate with his Democratic rival and Vice President Kamala Harris until the Democrats formally decide on their nominee, whereas the latter said that she is ready for a debate.

SEE: Guess what else Michael Jordan is good at?

SEE: Guess what else Michael Jordan is good at?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Michael Jordan and the crew of his fishing boat Catch 23 hauled in a 442.3 pound blue marlin at the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament.

PHOTOS: Indian Army's Yudh Abhyas @Fort Bragg

PHOTOS: Indian Army's Yudh Abhyas @Fort Bragg

Rediff.com16 May 2013

Yudh Abhyas, the annual bilateral soldier training between India and the United States, is on at the Fort Bragg military base in North Carolina.

Sandy leaves 55 dead; Rescuers struggle to clear debris

Sandy leaves 55 dead; Rescuers struggle to clear debris

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Sandy, the most devastating storm to hit the United States in decades, killed nearly 50 people as it struck densely populated US east coast region leaving a trail of destruction and millions of waterlogged homes in darkness.

India should make it easy to hire, fire workers

India should make it easy to hire, fire workers

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Foreign investors don't like policy uncertainty and reversibility, says Anusha Chari.

Sports Shorts: Michelle Wie wins US Women's Open by two strokes

Sports Shorts: Michelle Wie wins US Women's Open by two strokes

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Michelle Wie finally lived up to the burden of expectation when she won her first major title with a clutch two-stroke victory at the US Women's Open in Pinehurst, North Carolina, on Sunday.

Democratic manifesto campaigns against outsourcing

Democratic manifesto campaigns against outsourcing

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

Reflecting United States President Obama's consistent refrain in recent weeks while on the stump campaigning for his re-election where he has been railing against the outsourcing of American jobs to China, India, and elsewhere, the national Democratic manifesto unveiled at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, has said, "The Democratic Party believes in insourcing so that America can out-build the rest of the world again."

Democratic policy slams Republicans for playing politics

Democratic policy slams Republicans for playing politics

Rediff.com5 Sep 2012

The Democratic manifesto unveiled at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina has claimed that the Obama administration 'has streamlined' the green process with regard to family reunification.

'Obama plans to make US a magnet for jobs'

'Obama plans to make US a magnet for jobs'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

A day after his State of the Union Address, the US President will visit the Linamar factory in Asheville, North Carolina to announce his measures.

How Yash Birla won one of life's toughest battles

How Yash Birla won one of life's toughest battles

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

On a Prayer is a book on Birla's journey from a state of oblivion to survival, where his deep belief in spirituality and his faith in true love act as a crutch for him to go on.

Marine who peed on Taliban corpses to be court martialled

Marine who peed on Taliban corpses to be court martialled

Rediff.com15 Dec 2012

United States Defence Department authorities has announced a special court martial for a marine, who was involved in an alleged desecration incident in Afghanistan, wherein he was seen urinating on corpse of Taliban fighters.

Modi to address diaspora in Washington, DC, on June 23

Modi to address diaspora in Washington, DC, on June 23

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a gathering of Indian Americans from across the US in Washington on June 23 on the role of diaspora in India's growth story, an eminent community leader has said.

Hurricane Sandy hammers US East Coast

Hurricane Sandy hammers US East Coast

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

Tens of millions of Americans braced themselves up for a potentially devastating Hurricane Sandy as its wind speed crossed the dangerous 90 miles per hour, threatening "unprecedented damage" with forecasters warning that it will slam cities from New York to Washington.

Biden wins Arizona, consolidates lead over Trump

Biden wins Arizona, consolidates lead over Trump

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

The state's 11 Electoral College votes bring 77-year-old Biden's lead to 290-217 and put further pressure on President Trump.

PICS: Indian, US troops hold 'Yudh Abhyas' at Fort Bragg

PICS: Indian, US troops hold 'Yudh Abhyas' at Fort Bragg

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Can Indian and American troops join hands to carry out a successful peacekeeping mission in a third country to rescue innocent civilians, whose lives are threatened either by their own regime or armed opposition?

McIlroy among seven tied for Wells Fargo lead

McIlroy among seven tied for Wells Fargo lead

Rediff.com3 May 2013

World No 2 Rory McIlroy, back at the scene of his first PGA Tour win, fired a five-under 67 at Quail Hollow on Thursday for a seven-way share of the first-round lead in the Wells Fargo Championship in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Indian American Harris makes prime time address at DNC

Indian American Harris makes prime time address at DNC

Rediff.com6 Sep 2012

California Attorney General Kamala Harris' close friendship with the president, gives her a prime time slot on the second day of the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina; in her remarks she bemoans the foreclosure contagion and recalls how proud her mom was when she bought her home. Aziz Haniffa reports