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Here's why Obama's the coolest president EVER!

Here's why Obama's the coolest president EVER!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

US President Barack Obama has posted a Buzzfeed video with the help of a selfie stick to promote his signature healthcare policy.

UN chief congratulates Obama on re-election

UN chief congratulates Obama on re-election

Rediff.com7 Nov 2012

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon on Wednesday congratulated United States President Barack Obama on his re-election, saying he looks forward to working with him on global challenges including Syria and climate change.

Meet Obama's top Indian American

Meet Obama's top Indian American

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Dr Rajiv Shah, the highest-ranking Indian-American member of the Obama administration, has traveled with the President to the country his parents left in the late 1960s.

Obama lifts freeze on Guantanamo trials

Obama lifts freeze on Guantanamo trials

Rediff.com8 Mar 2011

United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday lifted the freeze on military trials for Guantanamo Bay terror suspects by signing an executive order that will create a formal system of indefinite detention of such prisoners. Within hours of his taking over as the President, Obama announced a freeze on Guantanamo Bay trials along with a vow to shut down the infamous camp within a year.

Barack Obama tests positive for COVID-19

Barack Obama tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

The former US president urges fellow Americans to get vaccinated.

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.

Rediff scooped the Obama-UN story on Oct 15!

Rediff scooped the Obama-UN story on Oct 15!

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

On October 15, Rediff.com's Washington Editor AZIZ HANIFFA broke this story on how US officials wanted President Obama to support India as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, telling him it could make his India visit truly historic. On November 8, President Obama told Parliament that the US supported India's membership of the UN Security Council.

Obama, Michelle admire Tata Nano

Obama, Michelle admire Tata Nano

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

United States President Barack Obama, who heads the world's richest economy, on Sunday checked out the world's cheapest car -- Nano. When the powerful US couple was introduced to Ratan Tata, who heads the $72 billion conglomerate, President Obama told First Lady Michelle that this is the person who created the $2,500 wonder car. Eyewitnesses said that Michelle immediately expressed the desire to see the car that revolutionised the auto industry.

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Marco And Mike Are Good News For India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Communist China continues to aggressively expand its domain in the Indo-Pacific region.' 'It's crucial for the USA to continue its support in countering these malicious tactics.' 'India, along with other nations in the region, is not alone.'

Obama nominates Indian American for district court judge

Obama nominates Indian American for district court judge

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

United States President Barack Obama on Thursday nominated Indian American Manish S Shah to serve on the United States District Courts judgeship for the Northern District of Illinois.

PHOTOS: Namaste Obama! India readies to welcome US President

PHOTOS: Namaste Obama! India readies to welcome US President

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

India goes all out to welcome US President Barack Obama to India for his three-day visit.

PHOTOS: When Obama took a tea break

PHOTOS: When Obama took a tea break

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

US President Obama -- accompanied by National Teacher of the Year Shanna Peeples of Amarillo, Texas -- left the White House for a block-long walk to a tea shop.

Sharif calls up Obama, wants him to talk on Kashmir while in India

Sharif calls up Obama, wants him to talk on Kashmir while in India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has asked US President Barack Obama to take up the Kashmir issue with the Indian leadership when he travels to India in January next year.

Obama effect: ICAR plans agri campaign

Obama effect: ICAR plans agri campaign

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Taking a tour of the Agriculture and Food Security Expo at St Xavier's College in Mumbai on Sunday, Obama had displayed a keen interest in the products on display and asked entrepreneurs to take their 'remarkable' work around the world.

Obama visit: Nasscom to raise outsourcing issue

Obama visit: Nasscom to raise outsourcing issue

Rediff.com3 Nov 2010

President Obama is scheduled to arrive in India on November 6.

Obama, congress leaders condemn Mumbai attack

Obama, congress leaders condemn Mumbai attack

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

United States President Barrack Obama and several Congressional leaders condemned the Mumbai blasts that killed several people.

In a first, Modi, Obama to pen joint editorial

In a first, Modi, Obama to pen joint editorial

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

After using technology successfully in their respective election campaigns, United States President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have for the first time interacted digitally to come out with a joint editorial.

Mumbai school children prepare to welcome Obama

Mumbai school children prepare to welcome Obama

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Students from Holy Name School in south Mumbai's Colaba, which has been chosen to celebrate Diwali with US President Barack Obama are gearing up to welcome the American President during his visit to the country.

Americans Must Depend On Hope And Prayer

Americans Must Depend On Hope And Prayer

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

The two major parties offer the United States choices that are basically unacceptable and the bench strength, such as it is, is not entirely capable of winning popular acclaim, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

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's Indian American IT Czar leaves White House

Obama's Indian American IT Czar leaves White House

Rediff.com28 Jan 2012

Aneesh Chopra, the highest ranking Indian American in the Obama administration, is stepping down from his position as White House Chief Technology Officer, administration officials announced on Friday.

Obama shuts down White House heckler: 'You're in my house!'

Obama shuts down White House heckler: 'You're in my house!'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

United States President Obama shut down a heckler during the White House's LGBT Pride Month celebration on Wednesday.

Vivek Ramawamy Got It Right On Biden Dropping Out

Vivek Ramawamy Got It Right On Biden Dropping Out

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Indian-American businessman-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswamy had predicted some eight months ago that incumbent President Joe Biden would not be the presidential nominee of the Democratic Party.

Obamas meet India's high and mighty

Obamas meet India's high and mighty

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Dr Singh, his wife Gursharan Kaur, President Obama, Michelle Obama, Congress party President Sonia Gandhi, Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi and Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee were seated at the lead table.

Image: How Obama gets his speech right

Image: How Obama gets his speech right

Rediff.com26 Mar 2010

United States President Barack Obama's speeches are widely popular. However, a lot goes into framing the right words for the right occasion.

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Will earn and...: Kamala Harris after Biden drops out

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

We have 107 days until Election Day. Together, we will fight. And together, we will win, Harris said.

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.

Mirwaiz welcomes Obama's stance on Kashmir

Mirwaiz welcomes Obama's stance on Kashmir

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, chairman of the moderate faction of the All Party Hurriyat Conference, has welcomed United States President Barack Obama's stance on the Kashmir dispute."President Obama offered help in facilitating the negotiations between India and Pakistan as the trust between the two key parties has been shattered. We, the people of Kashmir, are happy with the outcome. We have never ever called for third party mediation," he said.

Why Obama visit is significantly successful

Why Obama visit is significantly successful

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

A comprehensive roadmap for giving shape to the Indo-US strategic partnership has been the most important outcome of the very successful visit of United States President Barack Obama to India, notes senior analyst B Raman

PM Modi and Obama meet for 8th time in 2 years

PM Modi and Obama meet for 8th time in 2 years

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

This could be their last meeting as leaders of the two countries with Obama's second term as US President coming to an end in November.

Michelle thinks I'm still cute: Obama

Michelle thinks I'm still cute: Obama

Rediff.com2 Aug 2011

America's first President of African origin Barack Obama, who will turn 50 this Thursday, says that even though he has got "a little greyer", his wife Michelle still thinks he is 'cute'.

'Kamala Harris Is Going To Win!'

'Kamala Harris Is Going To Win!'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'The die is cast. The wave is for her.' 'We will win this. The numbers are going to be higher than people are saying.' 'It is going to be more closer to Obama's numbers than Biden's numbers.'

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

2024's Must Watch Indian Films

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Aseem Chhabra picks his top 10 Indian films of 2024, which includes films that have had theatrical releases or are streaming on OTT.

'Zero chance': Michelle Obama on running for US President

'Zero chance': Michelle Obama on running for US President

Rediff.com3 Aug 2019

Recently, US-based filmmaker Michael Moore said that only Michelle can unseat current President Donald Trump

Afghan run-off: Obama calls Karzai, Abdullah

Afghan run-off: Obama calls Karzai, Abdullah

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

The White House informed media persons that during a telephone conversation with Karzai, Obama underscored that this decision was in the best interests of the Afghan people.

Zardari to meet Obama during his Washington visit

Zardari to meet Obama during his Washington visit

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

United States President Barack Obama would meet his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari at the White House in WashinGton, DC on Friday and hold talks on issues of bilateral importance including combating terrorism.

Obama, Karzai patch up; seek 'real relationship'

Obama, Karzai patch up; seek 'real relationship'

Rediff.com13 May 2010

United States President Barack Obama endorsed all the praise showered on Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai a day earlier by Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Defence Secretary Robert Gates.

US President Barack Obama plays ball

US President Barack Obama plays ball

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Although it was not a perfect strike, left-handed Obama managed to throw the ball just short of the home plate, as Pujols reached out to catch it before it hit the ground.

'Obama's speech to Parliament will be crucial'

'Obama's speech to Parliament will be crucial'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

Parliament is being dressed up ahead of Barack Obama's address to the members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the Central Hall on November 8.

Obama worst US president for outsourcing: Bhagwati

Obama worst US president for outsourcing: Bhagwati

Rediff.com20 Nov 2012

Barack Obama is the worst US president as far as outsourcing is concerned, says Jagdish Bhagwati.