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Sarah Palin to visit India in March

Sarah Palin to visit India in March

Rediff.com24 Feb 2011

Sarah Palin will visit India in March to participate in the annual conclave of a magazine, according to an aide.Palin's aide Rebecca Mansour confirmed the details on Wednesday by tweeting a link to the organisation's website, writing only, "Governor Palin will be travelling to India next month".It is unknown whether Palin will be paid for the appearance, but the $1,850 price tag to attend the two-day event makes it seem likely that she got her quote -- reportedly $100,000.

Sarah Palin jumps into 2016 race, endorses Donald Trump

Sarah Palin jumps into 2016 race, endorses Donald Trump

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The former Alaskan governor said, "I'm proud to endorse Donald J Trump for president."

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.

Republican win gives Sarah Palin new hope

Republican win gives Sarah Palin new hope

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Buoyed by its take-over of the US House of Representatives in the mid-term elections, the Republican Party is assessing its chances at winning the 2012 presidential race, and political heavy weight Sarah Palin, is being considered as a front-runner for the top job.

Sarah Palin should stick to Alaska: Barbara Bush

Sarah Palin should stick to Alaska: Barbara Bush

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Sarah Palin may fancy her chances in the next United States presidential 2012 polls, but the former American first lady Barbara Bush is not her biggest fan. Barbara Bush doesn't appear to think much of Palin's White House aspirations saying the former Alaska governor should "stay in her home state".

Palin's TV career hits early controversy

Palin's TV career hits early controversy

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

LL Cool J, a rapper and actor, who was to have provided his heart-warming story in the show's In Their Own Words segment, alleged that the channel had "lifted" an interview he gave to "someone else" in 2008 and were "misrepresenting to the public in order to promote Palin's show".

Sarah Palin slams Obama at Republican convention

Sarah Palin slams Obama at Republican convention

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

But rather than Kodiak bears, elk or wolves, Governor Palin got her crosshairs set on one man: US Senator and Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama.

Row over Sarah Palin's daughter's pregnancy

Row over Sarah Palin's daughter's pregnancy

Rediff.com2 Sep 2008

While Hurricane Gustav on the country's Gulf Coast was the initial distraction that led to a truncated first day of the Republican National Convention, another storm was brewing over the disclosure that presidential candidate John McCain's running mate Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's 17-year-old unmarried daughter is five months pregnant.

Palin, Biden spar over US policies

Palin, Biden spar over US policies

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

In a format that allowed just two minute responses from the questions posed by debate moderator Gwen Ifill of PBS, issues of economy, the financial sector, healthcare, energy independence, the war on Iraq and future US foreign policy dominated the discussion.

Palin 'abused her power', says probe

Palin 'abused her power', says probe

Rediff.com11 Oct 2008

44-year-old Palin 'knowingly permitted a situation to continue where impermissible pressure was placed on several subordinates in order to advance a personal agenda: To get Trooper Michael Wooten fired,' the 263-page state legislative investigative report said on Friday night.

Palin may run for 2012 US president elections

Palin may run for 2012 US president elections

Rediff.com8 Feb 2010

Former Alaska governor and 2008 Republic Party vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin has revealed that she may run for US president in 2012.

McCain picks Sarah Palin as running mate

McCain picks Sarah Palin as running mate

Rediff.com29 Aug 2008

Palin, who is young (44) and moderate, might be able to stake a claim to many of the undecided and independent voters, where pundits expect the battle for the Presidency to be won or lost. Aside from her physical attractiveness (she is a former beauty queen), Palin's reputation as a 'clean government, anti-corruption' candidate would be a refreshing departure from the closed doors and whispered secrets of the Bush administration.

Sarah Palin pitches for closer Indo-US ties

Sarah Palin pitches for closer Indo-US ties

Rediff.com20 Mar 2011

Sarah Palin, the Republican vice-presidential nominee in 2008 United States polls, on Saturday pitched for closer India-US ties and leveraging the bilateral relationship to bring prosperity to Pakistan.

Palin boosts McCain's chances, says a new poll

Palin boosts McCain's chances, says a new poll

Rediff.com10 Sep 2008

The selection of Sarah Palin as a running mate has given a major impetus to the campaign of Republican presidential hopeful John McCain, according to the latest poll.The poll, released on Wednesday by the Wall Street Journal and NBC, shows that the Palin factor has lifted enthusiasm among McCain's supporters.It shows that a majority of voters are comfortable with the idea of the first term Alaska governor as vice-president.

Arunachal: School staff evacuated from Palin

Arunachal: School staff evacuated from Palin

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

Authorities airlifted 14 staff of the Don Bosco School in Palin in Arunachal Pradesh including four teachers and the principal on Friday, after locals attacked the institution in the wake of the death of 14 school children on Wednesday night in a fire that razed a private hostel.

Palin's gaffe: Queen was in charge of Brit forces in Iraq

Palin's gaffe: Queen was in charge of Brit forces in Iraq

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

America's maverick politician Sarah Palin, infamous for her gaffes, believed it was the Queen, and not the then British premier Gordon Brown, who had decided to keep the United Kingdom forces in war-ravaged Iraq, it has emerged.

Palin tweets against mosque near 9/11 site

Palin tweets against mosque near 9/11 site

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Former United States Vice Presidential candidate Sarah Palin has come out against a mosque and community center being planned near the "Ground Zero" in New York and asked "peace-seeking Muslims" to reject the plans.

Sarah Palin's statement voted 'Lie of the Year'

Sarah Palin's statement voted 'Lie of the Year'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Former United States vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin has won the dubious honour of telling the biggest political 'Lie of the Year'. A panel of experts chose her claim -- that the Barack Obama administration was planning to introduce 'death panels' -- as the most misleading statement of 2009, the 'PolitiFact.com' reported. The claim set political debate afire when it was made in August.

Youth convicted for sneaking into Palin's e-mail

Youth convicted for sneaking into Palin's e-mail

Rediff.com1 May 2010

According to evidence presented at trial, Kernell obtained unauthorised access to Palin's personal e-mail account by resetting its password.

Palin not qualified for VP, says US poll

Palin not qualified for VP, says US poll

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

A growing number of voters have concluded that Senator John McCain's running mate Sarah Palin is not qualified to be vice president, weighing down the Republican ticket to the White House in the last days of the campaign, a new poll shows.

Sarah Palin to step down as governor of Alaska

Sarah Palin to step down as governor of Alaska

Rediff.com4 Jul 2009

Former Republican United States vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin on Saturday announced that she will resign as Alaska's governor, fuelling speculation that the charismatic leader will seek presidency in 2012.

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.

Bush 'energised and excited' by McCain's VP choice

Bush 'energised and excited' by McCain's VP choice

Rediff.com30 Aug 2008

United States President George W Bush has hailed the selection of Alaska's little-known female governor Sarah Palin as the running mate of Republican presidential nominee John McCain, calling her a 'proven reformer who is a wise steward' of taxpayers' dollars."I applaud Senator McCain for selecting Governor Palin. This decision is yet another example of why the American people can trust him to make wise decisions and to confidently lead this country," he said.

McCain-Palin: The GI Joe-Barbie ticket

McCain-Palin: The GI Joe-Barbie ticket

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Republicans, in choosing a woman, argue that they are the true party of feminists, even if their female candidate is anti-choice, pro-military, pro-guns, pro-religion in the public sector, anti-sexual education and is, in general, diametrically opposed to everything the feminist movement has achieved for American women.

Votes are in: The hottest women politicians

Votes are in: The hottest women politicians

Rediff.com19 Aug 2010

Rediff.com brings to you the hottest women politicians around today. Take the poll at the end of the feature, because we'll be determining the winner in a week's time based on your votes and the results will be published right here!

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."

Kamala Harris through her sister's eyes

Kamala Harris through her sister's eyes

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Kamala and her younger sister Maya are incredibly close.

Obama weighed in on Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as VP nominee

Obama weighed in on Biden's choice of Kamala Harris as VP nominee

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Obama, the first Black American president, said Harris "is more than prepared for the job," adding that it is, "a good day for our country".

Disgraced Olympic swimmer Lochte to dance with stars

Disgraced Olympic swimmer Lochte to dance with stars

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Disgraced Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte is joining the 'Dancing With the Stars' cast, ABC television announced on Tuesday, as the gold medalist said he thought reaction to his tale about being held up at a Rio de Janeiro gas station had been blown out of proportion.

Vice presidential debate: 'Paul Ryan will do a better job'

Vice presidential debate: 'Paul Ryan will do a better job'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

On the eve of the crucial vice presidential debate, a new poll said that United States Vice President Joe Biden is seen more unfavorable than his Republican rival Congressman Paul Ryan.

Tiger Woods to feature in comic book

Tiger Woods to feature in comic book

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

After Michelle Obama and Lady Gaga, golfer Tiger Woods has become the latest celebrity to get his own unauthorised biography in a comic book.

'Inciting remarks on 9/11 mosque must stop'

'Inciting remarks on 9/11 mosque must stop'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

Indian American Muslim Republicans have expressed outrage over the rabble-rousing of fellow Republican leaders like former House Speaker Newt Gingrich and erstwhile Alaska Governor Sarah Palin over the proposed building of a mosque-cum-community centre near Ground Zero, and warned that their bigotry will drive Muslim Americans out of the party.

2010's list of the most annoying phrases

2010's list of the most annoying phrases

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

The Plain English Foundation drew up a list of annoying words and phrases for 2010. And yes Palin's 'refudiate' made the cut too!

Indian American Nikki Haley is South Carolina Guv

Indian American Nikki Haley is South Carolina Guv

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

Riding on a wave against the liberal policies of President Barrack Obama, and inspired and helped by the right wing Tea Party movement, led by leaders like Sarah Palin, former candidate for vice president, Haley, whose parents came from Amritsar in the 60s, trounced her Democratic opponent state Senator Vincent Sheheen.

Watch Live: India Today Conclave 2011

Watch Live: India Today Conclave 2011

Rediff.com18 Mar 2011

Live streaming of the India Today Conclave 2011.

Too many Indians... that is Joel Stein's problem

Too many Indians... that is Joel Stein's problem

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

Indians, cosseted by stories about their success in America, often think they are the golden immigrants, the good ones, guests who can come for dinner. And stay. Perhaps now the blinders will come off, writes Sandip Roy

He saved 7 kids from fire, but couldn't save self

He saved 7 kids from fire, but couldn't save self

Rediff.com12 Feb 2010

The student jumped into the leaping flames bringing out the victims one after another and thus saved seven lives. But after his eighth bid, he was not seen coming out and was presumed dead.

Hostel fire kills 10 children in Arunachal Pradesh

Hostel fire kills 10 children in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

An official in Itanagar informed on Thursday that the fire broke out in the hostel where over 60 children studying in the nearby Don Bosco School stayed, at around 9 pm on Wednesday night. The private hostel, made of thatched bamboo, was run by a widow residing in the area.

Jindal not among 2012 Republican prez favourites

Jindal not among 2012 Republican prez favourites

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Bobby Jindal, the Indian American Governor of Louisiana and rising Republican star, has failed to find a place in the latest CNN poll for his party's favourite presidential nominee for 2012, with Sarah Palin emerging as one of the top contenders. The meteoric rise of 37 year-old Jindal, son of Indian immigrants, had led to speculation that he might bag the Republican nomination for the 2012 presidential election.

'Unstable Pak extremely dangerous for the world'

'Unstable Pak extremely dangerous for the world'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

The United States Vice Presidential candidates on Thursday described an unstable Pakistan as extremely dangerous in their first live debate, with Democrat John Biden contending that its tribal areas and Afghanistan were the 'central front' of the war on terror and not Iraq, as projected by the Republicans. Asked which was the greater threat, a nuclear Iran or an unstable Pakistan, Biden, 65, said "they're both extremely dangerous. Pakistan already has nuclear weapons."