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'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.'

What Obama said on Al-Qaeda chief Zawahiri's killing

What Obama said on Al-Qaeda chief Zawahiri's killing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

'Tonight's news is also proof that it's possible to root out terrorism without being at war in Afghanistan'

Vaiko meets Obama

Vaiko meets Obama

Rediff.com12 Jul 2008

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Vaiko, on a tour of the US, met Democratic presidential candidate, Senator Barack Obama, at a function at Chicago. In a brief meeting with Obama on Friday, Vaiko discussed about a book being authored by him on Obama and lauded the Democrat for his dynamism.

10 Understated OTT Reccos For You!

10 Understated OTT Reccos For You!

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Wondering where to catch some overlooked, understated gems. Here are some OTT recommendations for you.

Bollywood congratulates Barack Obama!

Bollywood congratulates Barack Obama!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

What Obama said about Rahul Gandhi in his memoir

What Obama said about Rahul Gandhi in his memoir

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

On Gandhi, Obama says he has 'a nervous, unformed quality about him, as if he were a student who'd done the coursework and was eager to impress the teacher but deep down lacked either the aptitude or the passion to master the subject', according to The New York Times review.

Kiara, SRK And The Met Gala...

Kiara, SRK And The Met Gala...

Rediff.com2 May 2025

This year, the gala tips its very wide-brimmed hat to the Black Dandy movement -- a revolution where style became a statement about identity and political views.

Obama's tax policies

Obama's tax policies

Rediff.com4 Nov 2008

Sounds like Obama might need to reconvene his all-star economic brain trust sooner than expected.

Spare a thought for Obama

Spare a thought for Obama

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

'His popularity is still high; respect for his intellect and integrity is still discernible; but his long night may just be beginning,' says Ambassador B S Prakash.

'Absolute chaotic disaster': Obama on Trump's COVID-19 response

'Absolute chaotic disaster': Obama on Trump's COVID-19 response

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The United States is the worst affected country in the world from the coronavirus infection. There are 1.3 million coronavirus cases in the country and the death toll stands at 78,000.

Obama surprises Biden with top honour

Obama surprises Biden with top honour

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Barack Obama surprises his White House partner of eight years in a surprise ceremony.

Must See: Obama's favourite BOOKS of 2019

Must See: Obama's favourite BOOKS of 2019

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

Barack Obama recently unveiled his list of 19 favourite books from 2019.

Obama contributed to Trump's win

Obama contributed to Trump's win

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

'It is beyond belief that Obama failed to sense the disconnect that had developed between the ruling elites and the 'masses' in America, something that Trump, albeit a novice in electoral politics, spotted almost instinctively,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Trump 'wrong' president for US: Michelle Obama

Trump 'wrong' president for US: Michelle Obama

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

The former first lady urged those who did not come out to vote in 2016 to make their vote count this time.

Sena comes to Rahul's defence over Obama's comments

Sena comes to Rahul's defence over Obama's comments

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, on Saturday, questioned Obama's knowledge about India and said that a foreign politician cannot give such opinions on Indian political leaders.

Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' clears House by 4 votes

Trump's 'big, beautiful bill' clears House by 4 votes

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

In a narrow 218-214 vote, the United States House of Representatives on Thursday passed President Donald Trump's massive $4.5 trillion tax and spending bill -- his signature second-term policy package -- just ahead of the July 4 deadline.

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

He had come in search of jobs in America to rescue his presidency and India failed him in more ways than one, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Indian CEOs' rendezvous with President Obama

Indian CEOs' rendezvous with President Obama

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

India's leading businessmen attended the grand banquet organised to honour US President Barack Obama at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Obama greets PM warmly

Obama greets PM warmly

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

US President Barack Obama is looking forward to the state visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to Washington in November.

US bombed 6 Muslim nations under your rule, FM slams Obama on India remark

US bombed 6 Muslim nations under your rule, FM slams Obama on India remark

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

She said Prime Minister Narendra Modi has received the highest civilian awards from 13 countries, including six with predominantly Muslim population.

Syria violence outrageous: Obama

Syria violence outrageous: Obama

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

United States President Barack Obama has condemned Syria's "outrageous" use of violence against anti-government demonstrators, accusing the regime of seeking Iran's aid to quell the rebellion.

Bangalore cheers for Obama

Bangalore cheers for Obama

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

As the world celebrated the historic victory of United States President-elect Barack Obama, Bangalore was not far behind. Obama's supporters had gathered at the Chancery Pavillion in Bangalore by the strike of dawn to catch all the election action on Wednesday.One of the members said that they had planned to put up American flags and make the celebrations a grand affair, but changed their minds as they feared that the locals could cause trouble.

Obama recommends: 6 books you must read

Obama recommends: 6 books you must read

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The list comprising old and new fiction as well as non-fiction deals with the intrinsic issues that continue to affect Africa today.

Obama's date with Delhi

Obama's date with Delhi

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

The city readies itself for the biggest economic, political and social event of the year

Obama must unshackle India

Obama must unshackle India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

'Only then can we play our role in balancing China and deal with the menace of global terrorism. If these concessions are not forthcoming, then the Indo-US strategic partnership is as good as dead.'

Obama's basketball jersey nets $120,000 at auction

Obama's basketball jersey nets $120,000 at auction

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The former United States president wore the jersey during his senior year at Punahou School in Honolulu as a member of the 1979 Hawaii State Champion boys' varsity basketball team.

Obama, Clinton congratulate Biden-Harris on victory

Obama, Clinton congratulate Biden-Harris on victory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Major American media outlets started calling Biden the winner after it became clear that he has taken a major lead against Republican incumbent Donald Trump in the battleground State of Pennsylvania, which has 20 electoral college votes, making him cross the benchmark of the 270 electoral college votes.

Tiger Woods, Obama, Phelps lead tributes to Serena

Tiger Woods, Obama, Phelps lead tributes to Serena

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

Michelle Obama and tennis great Billie Jean King led the tributes to Serena Williams

PHOTOS: India's goody bag for Obamas

PHOTOS: India's goody bag for Obamas

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

A charkha for the president, Benarasi sarees for Michelle & more!

Trump Wants To Get Close To Pakistan Because...

Trump Wants To Get Close To Pakistan Because...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'Pakistan is an ally who gives the US access.' 'If we have a presence there, it puts us that much closer to China and puts our assets closer to China and Iran.'

Obama, Hillary meet

Obama, Hillary meet

Rediff.com6 Jun 2008

In a bid to put up a united front, presumptive Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama had a closely wrapped meeting with his vanquished rival Hillary Clinton hours after she announced her decision to bow out of the race following a 17-month acrimonious campaign.

Obama warns Wall Street

Obama warns Wall Street

Rediff.com25 Mar 2009

American President Barack Obama on Tuesday warned the Wall Street against their reckless spending and asked them to act responsibly and be accountable.

Obama unveils economic team

Obama unveils economic team

Rediff.com24 Nov 2008

United States President-elect Barack Obama on Monday officially unveiled the economic team that will assist him in tackling what he termed 'an economic crisis of historic proportions'.Obama has named New York Federal Reserve President Tim Geithner as US Treasury Secretary and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers as chief of the National Economic Council.

Modi meets Obama: Dinner is served!

Modi meets Obama: Dinner is served!

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met US President Barack Obama at the White House and the two heads of state enjoyed a dinner. Ministry of external affairs Syed Akbaruddin shared snippets from the dinner. Highlights from the Modi-Obama dinner:

Obama moves to Washington

Obama moves to Washington

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

US President-elect Barack Obama arrived in Washington from Chicago on Sunday, his home town, some two weeks before his inauguration on January 20.

Obama, Clinton trade accusations

Obama, Clinton trade accusations

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

A row erupted between the two when Obama remarked that Republican presumptive presidential candidate John McCain will be better than President George Bush, but that he and Clinton would be better than McCain. "You have a real choice in this election. Either Democrat would be better than John McCain," Obama said to cheers from a rowdy crowd in central Pennsylvania.

Trump accuses Obama of tapping his phone

Trump accuses Obama of tapping his phone

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

President Donald Trump on Saturday accused his predecessor Barack Obama of "wire tapping" his office in New York just before the 2016 presidential elections and likened the alleged surveillance of his communications to the "Watergate" scandal.

Obama to meet Congress party leaders today

Obama to meet Congress party leaders today

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama will meet Congress party leaders

In China, Modi reunited with 'bestie' Obama

In China, Modi reunited with 'bestie' Obama

Rediff.com4 Sep 2016

The two heads of state, who are known to be close, came together again in Huangzhou, China during the G20 summit.