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World famous personalities THEN and NOW

World famous personalities THEN and NOW

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Here are a few images of some renowned personalities who were captured much before they became world-famous.

'I wasted my time inside Bigg Boss'

'I wasted my time inside Bigg Boss'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

The latest housemate to be evicted, Aseem Trivedi, vents out.

Jolt to Clinton as Democratic Party head resigns

Jolt to Clinton as Democratic Party head resigns

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Hours before the party's convention, Chairwoman of the Democratic party Debbie Wasserman Schultz resigned.

Trump acquitted of all impeachment charges

Trump acquitted of all impeachment charges

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The Republican-majority Senate voted 52-48 to acquit him of abuse of power and 53-47 to acquit him of obstruction of Congress, thus preventing the Democratic move to overthrow him, for which they required two-thirds of votes in the 100-member House.

Heavy police security for Amitabh, Saif

Heavy police security for Amitabh, Saif

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

The controversy-ridden film opens in theatres tomorrow.

US polls: Georgia announces hand recount of votes

US polls: Georgia announces hand recount of votes

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

With the margin being so close, there is a need to recount, Georgia's secretary of state Brad Raffensperger said. Trump has alleged there has been massive voter fraud and electoral malpractice.

Pro-Biden group apologises for slanderous tweet against Nikki Haley

Pro-Biden group apologises for slanderous tweet against Nikki Haley

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'f America isn't racist, why did Namarata Haley feel compelled to change her name to 'Nikki'?'

MNS offers support to Cong-NCP govt in Maharashtra

MNS offers support to Cong-NCP govt in Maharashtra

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

However, incumbent Chief Minster Ashok Chavan said the Congress-NCP alliance will be looking at the Republican Party of India for possible outside support if it fell short of the majority mark.

Trump pleads not guilty to election conspiracy charges

Trump pleads not guilty to election conspiracy charges

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Appearing in a federal courthouse in downtown Washington, DC, Trump entered the not guilty plea before Indian-American judge Magistrate Moxila Upadhyaya.

No plans to run for US vice president: Nikki Haley

No plans to run for US vice president: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

South Carolina's Indian-American governor Nikki Haley, billed as a rising star in the Republican party, says she has no plans to run for United States vice president as a running mate of the presumptive Presidential nominee Mitt Romney.

US midterms: Democrats take control of House, GOP retains Senate

US midterms: Democrats take control of House, GOP retains Senate

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

In his first tweet after election results started coming in US President Trump claimed success. "Tremendous success tonight. Thank you to all!".

Trumps terms Biden's acceptance speech 'just words'

Trumps terms Biden's acceptance speech 'just words'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

"In 47 years, Joe did none of the things of which he now speaks. He will never change, just words!" Trump tweeted his first reaction to Biden's acceptance speech on Thursday.

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.'

Which church will Obama visit on Sunday?

Which church will Obama visit on Sunday?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

This Sunday morning the American President will find himself in Mumbai. Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel visits the Mumbai churches where America's leader and First Lady can pray.

India in danger of becoming Hindu nationalist State: US Congressman

India in danger of becoming Hindu nationalist State: US Congressman

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'I am a lover of Hinduism, a lover of Jainism, Buddhism and other religions that were born in India, but we need to protect the rights of all people there. Whether they're Muslims, Hindus, Buddhists, Jews, Christians, Jains'

'My opponents are like braying asses'

'My opponents are like braying asses'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'Neither did I approach the BJP nor did they ask me to join them. It was a natural choice for both of us to make.' 'It was never for me to ask or for them to give.'

Anupam Kher: I am not a scapegoat, I am a lion

Anupam Kher: I am not a scapegoat, I am a lion

Rediff.com13 Apr 2011

Anupam Kher clarifies about his statements over the Anna Hazare incident.

Nikki Haley announces re-election campaign

Nikki Haley announces re-election campaign

Rediff.com13 Aug 2013

Indian-American Governor of South Carolina Nikki Haley announced on Tuesday that she would run for the post again.

Four Indian Americans win elections to US Congress, 3 of for 4th time

Four Indian Americans win elections to US Congress, 3 of for 4th time

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Four Indian-American politicians from the ruling Democratic Party, including Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ro Khanna and Pramila Jayapal, were elected to the US House of Representatives on Wednesday and many others won across the country to state legislatures in the highly polarised midterm elections.

Indian-Americans denounce 'racist' advertisement

Indian-Americans denounce 'racist' advertisement

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Indian American politicians have denounced a television advertisement by a conservative group called Americans for Job Security that hits at a governor who had earlier favoured outsourcing jobs to India.

Trump on the verge of being impeached

Trump on the verge of being impeached

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Donald Trump, on the verge of becoming the third United States president to be impeached, has attacked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and accused the Democrats of an "unprecedented and unconstitutional" abuse of power as he described himself as a victim of an "illegal, partisan attempted coup."

Ramdas Athawale detained in Nagpur

Ramdas Athawale detained in Nagpur

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Dalit leaders, including Prakash Ambedkar, Jogendra Kawade, Sulekha Kumbhare and Rajendra Gavai were scheduled to take part in the protest rally.

Fadnavis files nomination for Maharashtra polls

Fadnavis files nomination for Maharashtra polls

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Fadnavis, the first Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister of the state, filed his papers from the Nagpur South-West constituency.

Stones thrown at Anupam Kher's house

Stones thrown at Anupam Kher's house

Rediff.com9 Apr 2011

The house of actor Anupam Kher was on Saturday night attacked by alleged activists of Republican Party of India who protested his remarks on the Indian constitution, the police said.

Bill introduced in US Senate to end aid to Pakistan

Bill introduced in US Senate to end aid to Pakistan

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Early this month, US President Donald Trump had supported such a move by Paul.

Phoolan Devi's husband joins Congress

Phoolan Devi's husband joins Congress

Rediff.com8 Sep 2003

Haryana Congress chief Bhajan Lal said Umed Singh Kashyap's presence in the party will boost its prospects in the forthcoming Lok Sabha and state assembly elections.

We will see what tomorrow brings

We will see what tomorrow brings

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

'Eight years of what Obama had achieved can be wiped out during the Trump administration,' fears Aseem Chhabra, who worries about his country under'an arrogant bully, who whipped up the worst out of his followers.'

Athavale's men attack Mumbai Congress office

Athavale's men attack Mumbai Congress office

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Activists of Ramdas Athavale-led Republican Party of India on Friday attacked the Mumbai Congress' newly refurbished office after Athavale's belongings were "thrown out" from his official residence in Delhi, which was allotted to him when he had been a Member of the Parliament.

Obama mocks self, scribes and rivals at final White House dinner gig

Obama mocks self, scribes and rivals at final White House dinner gig

Rediff.com1 May 2016

At the black-tie event, Obama satirised everyone from Democrats to Republicans and from media to his potential White House successors, including Hillary Clinton.

Trump all set to host 'victory party' on election night

Trump all set to host 'victory party' on election night

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

"The event is invitation-only for friends and supporters of the Trump-Pence campaign," the Trump campaign said.

Clinton or Trump? Neither, says Bush

Clinton or Trump? Neither, says Bush

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Bush and his wife did not vote for either major-party presidential nominee this year, a spokesman for the former president told the Texas Tribune.

'Must understand Trump supporters and their issues'

'Must understand Trump supporters and their issues'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'There are voters that may only come out to vote for him because he's speaking to their issues and they may not be Democrat or Republican'

US radio host: Indians are 'slumdogs'

US radio host: Indians are 'slumdogs'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

US talk show host and conservative political commentator Rush Limbaugh recently insulted India and Indians, calling those who take outsourced jobs from America 'slumdogs'.

US ambassador to the UN resigns

US ambassador to the UN resigns

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

The resignation was being described as a result of the Republican Party's defeat in the November 7 elections.

McCain sounds off Bobby Jindal for Veep

McCain sounds off Bobby Jindal for Veep

Rediff.com22 May 2008

Florida Governor Charlie Crist and former presidential hopeful and ex-Massachusetts governor Mitt Romney have also accepted invitations, fueling speculation that the three (Jindal, Crist, Romney) are the McCain campaign's top choices, and that this weekend's discussions will go a long way in determining who gets the nod.

Electoral College votes Joe Biden as next US President

Electoral College votes Joe Biden as next US President

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

The development brings to an end the legal battle unleashed by President Donald Trump against the elections, which he lost both in terms of the popular vote as well as the majority in the 538-member electoral college.

FBI finds more classified documents from Biden's home

FBI finds more classified documents from Biden's home

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The total number of classified documents found in the residences and private offices of Biden has now increased to nearly a dozen and a half. All documents, including from his term as vice president from 2009 to 2016, have now been taken into possession of federal agents.

Trump writes to Pelosi, seeks to stop impeachment

Trump writes to Pelosi, seeks to stop impeachment

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

Asserting that the Articles of Impeachment introduced by the House Judiciary Committee are not recognisable under any standard of constitutional theory, interpretation or jurisprudence, Trump said they include no crimes, no misdemeanours and no offenses whatsoever.

US: Setback for Governor hopeful Nikki Haley

US: Setback for Governor hopeful Nikki Haley

Rediff.com27 May 2010

Indian-American Nikki Haley, whose bid for the governorship of South Carolina is marred by allegations of extra-marital affair, suffered a setback on Thursday when former vice president Dick Cheney endorsed one of her rivals.