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Michelle Obama, 50 and fabulous

Michelle Obama, 50 and fabulous

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

A look at the different hues of Michelle Obama

Shunning protocol, Obama interviews billionaire Jack Ma

Shunning protocol, Obama interviews billionaire Jack Ma

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Obama joked comfortably with the eccentric founder and executive chairman of Alibaba Group.

PHOTOS: When US President Obama was in prison

PHOTOS: When US President Obama was in prison

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

US President Barack Obama made history when he became the first sitting president to visit a federal prison.

US President Barack Obama arrives in India

US President Barack Obama arrives in India

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

United States President Barack Obama on Sunday arrived in India for a highly anticipated three-day landmark trip during which the two countries will strive to make progress on climate change, defence and economic cooperation.

Racist attacks 'cut me the deepest' as first lady: Michelle Obama

Racist attacks 'cut me the deepest' as first lady: Michelle Obama

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

"Knowing that after eight years of working really hard for this country, there are still people who won't see me for what I am because of my skin colour," she said.

What's Prez Obama listening to?

What's Prez Obama listening to?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Here's a sneak peek into his playlist.

Ahead of polls, Obama's popularity soars to high of 56%

Ahead of polls, Obama's popularity soars to high of 56%

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

It is rare that two-term president has an approval rating of 56 per cent towards the end of his presidency. It is also the highest for Obama since he was re-elected in 2012.

Obama's chopper to have India-made cabin

Obama's chopper to have India-made cabin

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

United States President Barack Obama will soon fly in a new helicopter whose cabin has been made in India.

Barack Obama lands in Cuba as first US president

Barack Obama lands in Cuba as first US president

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

According to CNN, just before Obama stepped from Air Force One, he sent a message to Cubans through Twitter.

Obama finds Modi 'honest and direct' leader

Obama finds Modi 'honest and direct' leader

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Obama thinks Modi has a clear vision for where he wants to take his country, says the White House.

'Obama never nudged India on Kashmir'

'Obama never nudged India on Kashmir'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

'The real purpose of President Obama writing to President Zardari,' Husain Haqqani tells Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa, 'was to seek a turnaround on terrorism -- that Pakistan, whatever its grievances, cannot have jihadi groups operating openly on its soil.'

Was Obama chewing nicotine gum @ R-Day parade?

Was Obama chewing nicotine gum @ R-Day parade?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The US president was most likely chewing Nicorette, a nicotine gum.

Obama befriends diplomacy in Syria

Obama befriends diplomacy in Syria

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

Calling the US "the anchor of global security," Obama in a televised address offered moral, political and strategic arguments for being ready to launch limited military strikes while trying to negotiate a diplomatic solution.

China denounces interference after Obama welcomes Dalai

China denounces interference after Obama welcomes Dalai

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

China on Friday cautioned foreign countries against hosting the Dalai Lama and interfering in its domestic affairs on the vexed Tibet issue, a day after United States President Barack Obama and the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader appeared together in public for the first time.

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

'Modi has moved foreign policy from elite to masses'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'For the first time since I've been following Indian politics, one heard voters talking about India's role on the world stage and the fact that, due to Modi's leadership, India was once again a great power.'

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.

'Strategic considerations behind frequent Modi-Obama meetings'

'Strategic considerations behind frequent Modi-Obama meetings'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

Strategic consideration were the reasons behind frequent meetings between United States President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Chinese state-run media said on Wednesday and cautioned India that it cannot rise by "containing" China or picking one side against the other.

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.

PHOTOS: Best moments from Obama's State of Union speech

PHOTOS: Best moments from Obama's State of Union speech

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

nited States of America President Barack Obama sold optimism to the nation as he delivered his final State of the Union speech on Tuesday. Among the hundreds attending the event, there were some special guests, including a Syrian refugee, heroes and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

Modi invites Biden to be 2024 Republic Day chief guest

Modi invites Biden to be 2024 Republic Day chief guest

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

US President Biden was invited to the Republic Day celebrations by Prime Minister Modi during the bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 summit, Garcetti said.

Obama urges unity on eve of 9/11 anniversary

Obama urges unity on eve of 9/11 anniversary

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

'We cannot give in to those who would divide us. We cannot react in ways that erode the fabric of our society,' he said.

Obama's response to Virginia violence becomes most 'liked' tweet in history

Obama's response to Virginia violence becomes most 'liked' tweet in history

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

The tweet has been endorsed by more than 2.8 million social media users and has also been retweeted by over 1.2 million times.

America's economic resurgence is real, says Obama

America's economic resurgence is real, says Obama

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Obama said he has just two years left in office.

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-Obama now have a hotline

Modi-Obama now have a hotline

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

The hotlines or secure lines of communication between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Barack Obama and their national security advisors have recently become operational, though it has not been put to use during its short lifespan so far.

Turkey has right to defend its airspace: Obama

Turkey has right to defend its airspace: Obama

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Turkey has the right to defend its territory and its airspace, United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday said as he discouraged escalation of tension between Russia and Turkey after Turkish forces shot down a Russian fighter jet on its border with Syria.

PHOTOS: Barack Obama, the COOLEST president

PHOTOS: Barack Obama, the COOLEST president

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

A look at some of Obama's coolest moments

Obama's ISIS dilemma

Obama's ISIS dilemma

Rediff.com28 May 2015

ISIS' advances in Iraq and Syria are not just tactical but strategic victories -- born of US errors and confusion

What Obama will do on Sunday

What Obama will do on Sunday

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

President Obama will have a one on one meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the prime minister's home on Sunday evening.

PHOTOS: Obamas take a long hike at Yosemite National Park

PHOTOS: Obamas take a long hike at Yosemite National Park

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

The family vacation comes a week after the oldest daughter, Malia, graduated from the private Sidwell Friends School at an outdoor ceremony that the family attended.

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.

Gone with the wind: 'Chill' Obama kite-surfs with Richard Branson

Gone with the wind: 'Chill' Obama kite-surfs with Richard Branson

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Obama and his wife Michelle are enjoying their new-found freedom holidaying in the British Virgin Islands with British billionaire Sir Richard Branson. Sir Richard posted an online blog showing pictures and video of the former president kitesurfing at his private island.

When Obamas enjoyed tea at Rashtrapati Bhavan

When Obamas enjoyed tea at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

PM Modi, President Pranab and the Obamas enjoyed high tea at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Obama gives thumbs up to US women's soccer team

Obama gives thumbs up to US women's soccer team

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

President Barack Obama on Tuesday lauded the World Cup champion US women's soccer team for inspiring 'millions of girls to dream bigger' and suggested that goal-scoring phenom Carli Lloyd might want to consider becoming his White House successor.

We are one American family: Obama in US mosque

We are one American family: Obama in US mosque

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Amid growing anti-Muslim rhetoric in the US poll campaign, President Barack Obama today made his first visit to a mosque as part of his effort to assure the religious minority of their safety and security and celebrate religious diversity of the country.

Obama in 'picture' row

Obama in 'picture' row

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

In an embarrassing incident to Barrack Hussein Obama, two young Muslim women have alleged that they were refused seats directly behind the US Democratic presidential candidate. Reason? Hebba Aref and Shimaa Abdelfadeel and say they were wearing head scarves.

We are now all rooting for Trump's success: Obama

We are now all rooting for Trump's success: Obama

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Congratulating President-elect Donald Trump on his election victory, President Barack Obama said the nation is now "rooting" for his success in uniting and leading the country and pledged to ensure a smooth transition for his successor.

Loaded itinerary for President Obama during India visit

Loaded itinerary for President Obama during India visit

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Barack Obama, who will be the first US president to be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations, will have a loaded itinerary with engagements ranging from political to economic and academic during his three-day trip beginning Sunday that will culminate with a visit to iconic Taj Mahal.

Trump cancels Obama's deal with Cuba

Trump cancels Obama's deal with Cuba

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Trump said his new policy would tighten rules affecting travel and sending funds to the Caribbean island nation.

Obama denounces Trump over 'dangerous' Muslim ban proposal

Obama denounces Trump over 'dangerous' Muslim ban proposal

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

Obama said the argument of labels has mostly been partisan rhetoric and harming America's fight against terrorism.