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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.

HAF praises Obama for inaugration speech

HAF praises Obama for inaugration speech

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

The Hindu American Foundation, still cannot contain its elation over President Barack Obama's inclusion of Hindus in his inaugural address--a first by a US president.

Obama to slow troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

Obama to slow troop withdrawal from Afghanistan

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Ahead of the crucial talks between President Barack Obama and his Afghan counterpart Ashraf Ghani, the United States has indicated flexibility in its troop drawdown schedule from war-torn Afghanistan to help it fight the Taliban and other insurgent groups.

Obama's Diwali 'observance' irks Indian community

Obama's Diwali 'observance' irks Indian community

Rediff.com14 Oct 2009

However, one younger Indian-American activist pointed out that 'this is the first time, a sitting president is actually going to be there at the Diwali observance.'

Obama 'will take home the dynamism of India'

Obama 'will take home the dynamism of India'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

India's 8 percent-plus growth has opened up opportunities where India is, for the first time, in a position to offer unprecedented opportunities to US businessmen in the nuclear power, space and manufacturing sectors.

Obama makes history, elected US President

Obama makes history, elected US President

Rediff.com5 Nov 2008

Democratic Party nominee Barack Obama, by flipping Virginia, Ohio, Iowa and New Mexico from red states in the 2004 elections to blue in this year's contest, took a commanding lead in the 2008 US Presidential Election, causing CNN to project him the winner and the 44th President of the United States of America

Karzai calls Obama to condole death of US marines

Karzai calls Obama to condole death of US marines

Rediff.com8 Aug 2011

Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai made a telephone call to his American counterpart Barack Obama to express his condolence on death of more than 30 US soldiers in a helicopter crash.

Obama's priority his presidency, not Americans: Romney

Obama's priority his presidency, not Americans: Romney

Rediff.com19 Jul 2012

Republican White House challenger Mitt Romney has accused President Barack Obama of trying to keep his own job instead of fixing the plight of unemployed Americans.

'Modi should answer good friend Obama on religious violence'

'Modi should answer good friend Obama on religious violence'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2015

US President Barack Obama, who visited India in January, in his speech on Thursday referred to violence against followers of various religions in India in the past few years.

Family support key to reelection bid: Obama

Family support key to reelection bid: Obama

Rediff.com14 Jun 2011

United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday said he decided to seek reelection next year because his wife and his two daughters believe he is making a difference from the White House.

We will fear not, must stand united: Donald Trump after attack

We will fear not, must stand united: Donald Trump after attack

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Taking to his social media platform Truth Social platform, Trump said, "It was God alone who prevented the unthinkable from happening," CNN reported.

'Obama has fantastic working relation with Dr Singh'

'Obama has fantastic working relation with Dr Singh'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

United States President Barack Obama has developed a "fantastic working relationship" with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, a senior administration official has said, asserting that the US recognises "importance" of India as a key regional and global power.

'Divide and blame' is Obama's poll message: Jindal

'Divide and blame' is Obama's poll message: Jindal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

Indian American Governor Bobby Jindal has launched yet another attack on the US President by alleging that Barack Obama's re-election campaign message is "divide and blame" and not "hope and change" of his 2008 campaign.

Pakistan back in Barack Obama's good books

Pakistan back in Barack Obama's good books

Rediff.com2 Aug 2012

The Barack Obama administration apparently believes that Pakistan has discarded its use of ISI-sponsored terrorist groups to foment its strategic depth strategy vis-a-vis India in Afghanistan, and has told Congress that Pakistan has also re-deployed its troops from the Indian border to its border with Afghanistan to meet the internal terrorist threat it faces.

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of United States Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee.

How American leaders reacted to attack on Trump

How American leaders reacted to attack on Trump

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Cutting across party lines, leaders strongly condemned the attack on Trump while he was addressing an election rally in Butler, which is about 56 km north of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania.

Exclusive! First PHOTOS of Obama arriving in Mumbai

Exclusive! First PHOTOS of Obama arriving in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

The Air Force One carrying Obama and his wife Michelle touched down at the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport at 12:50 pm.

Anand Jon's family appeals to Obama

Anand Jon's family appeals to Obama

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Alleging that Anand Jon was a victim of "conspiracy", "racism" and "prosecution misconduct", the family of the Indian-American fashion designer convicted of sexually assaulting budding models Monday appealed to US President Barack Obama to ensure "justice" for him.

Worries grow about Obama's outsourcing policies

Worries grow about Obama's outsourcing policies

Rediff.com7 Mar 2009

If Obama makes it difficult for U.S. companies to send jobs overseas or hire using H-1B visas, India's huge IT sector could suffer

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker.

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 to visit Mumbai on November 6

Obama to visit Mumbai on November 6

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

United States President Barack Obama will visit Mumbai on November 6, during his four-day mission to India, US-India Business Council announced on Monday.

Co-op with India is hallmark of Obama's visit

Co-op with India is hallmark of Obama's visit

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

Blake said, "What this visit will be remembered for is that it will mark really the first time that we have really embarked on serious, specific, global strategic cooperation in areas like open government, in areas like agriculture, or in women's empowerment, or in working together in Africa, working together in Afghanistan."

Obama effect: Pharma outsourcing first victim?

Obama effect: Pharma outsourcing first victim?

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

The Promed group manufactures and delivers branded as well as generic pharmaceutical formulations to Russia, CIS, south-east Asian countries, the UK and EU.

No snub, Obama met Zardari twice during NATO meet

No snub, Obama met Zardari twice during NATO meet

Rediff.com22 May 2012

US President Barack Obama met his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari twice, including a brief one-on-one conversation, on the sidelines of the NATO Summit in Chicago, the White House said.

How Obama, Trump, Biden Greeted Modi...

How Obama, Trump, Biden Greeted Modi...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Did Prime Minister Modi receive a different kind of reception at the Biden White House on Friday than he has has been used to at the American president's home?

Eye on China, Obama defers meet with Dalai Lama

Eye on China, Obama defers meet with Dalai Lama

Rediff.com5 Oct 2009

The Obama administration has apparently decided to giver preference to its budding relations with the Communist country China over its long-time relations with Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama.

Obamas to travel to S Africa to attend Mandela memorial events

Obamas to travel to S Africa to attend Mandela memorial events

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

United States President Barack Obama will travel to South Africa next week to pay respects to the memory of Nelson Mandela and to participate in memorial events, his spokesperson said on Friday.

Taxes, spending won't be high enough for Obama: Jindal

Taxes, spending won't be high enough for Obama: Jindal

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

Indian-American Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal has blasted US President Barack Obama for what he described doubling down on failed policies from the past while outlining his shortsighted vision for the future in his State of the Union Address.

PM calls up Obama, invites him to India

PM calls up Obama, invites him to India

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

President Obama thanked Dr Singh for his wishes and said: "You have been a wonderful partner." He noted that India and the US had an excellent relationship, which had deepened over the last few years

BJP leaders Sushma, Jaitley to meet Obama

BJP leaders Sushma, Jaitley to meet Obama

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

"The ministry of external affairs would convey the time of the meeting in due course. It could take place on November 8 as per the schedule of the visiting dignitary," party leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said.

'India awaits Obama's visit with great hope'

'India awaits Obama's visit with great hope'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

"We look forward to President Obama's visit to India next month with great hope and optimism and as an opportunity at highest political level to steer our relationship onto a new higher plane," said Meera Shankar, Indian envoy to the US.

Obama's tough act makes 'ally' Pakistan wary

Obama's tough act makes 'ally' Pakistan wary

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

Two missile strikes targeting suspected terrorist hideouts inside Pakistan in the first few days of his presidency indicate that new United States President Barack Obama is going to be tough on Islamabad when it comes to the war against terror, US media reports have suggested.This is the first tangible sign of President Obama's commitment to sustained military pressure on the terrorist groups there, even though the Pakistanis broadly oppose such unilateral US actions.

Parents thank Obama for 'beautiful tribute' to their slain son

Parents thank Obama for 'beautiful tribute' to their slain son

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Slain black teenager Trayvon Martin's parents have welcomed US President Barack Obama's unexpected and unusually personal remarks on their son as "a beautiful tribute to our boy."

Obama may sign stimulus package by Feb

Obama may sign stimulus package by Feb

Rediff.com24 Jan 2009

US President Barack Obama on Saturday said he hopes to sign into law the mega economic stimulus package within a month to revive the US economy as there seems to be bipartisan agreement in this regard among members of Congress.

White House spars with reporters on Parkinson's specialist visits

White House spars with reporters on Parkinson's specialist visits

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

The reporters wanted to know if President Joe Biden was seen by the Parkinson's specialist.

Obama sacks intel chief Dennis Blair

Obama sacks intel chief Dennis Blair

Rediff.com21 May 2010

President Obama has asked his Director of National Intelligence Dennis Blair to step down. As director of National intelligence, Blair was responsible for collation of intelligence among the 16 intelligence agencies that the US has. The recent shooting at Fort Hood and the intelligence failure surrounding the failed Times Square bombing in New York are said to be behind Blair's resignation.

Obama says Trump may have 'enough craziness' to be president

Obama says Trump may have 'enough craziness' to be president

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

"He is somebody who I think is very engaging and gregarious. I have enjoyed the conversations that we have had. He is somebody who I think is not lacking in confidence," Obama said.

Obama to meet Dr Singh on April 2

Obama to meet Dr Singh on April 2

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

United States President Barack Obama will meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in London on April 2, on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit, the White House announced.

Obama nominates Indo-American to National Council of Arts

Obama nominates Indo-American to National Council of Arts

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Bharatanatyam dancer and teacher Ranee Ramaswamy, 60, has been nominated by United States President Barack Obama as a member to the National Council of Arts, a key administration position.