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Gibbs threatens to pull Obama out of talks

Gibbs threatens to pull Obama out of talks

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs wags his finger at an Indian official on Monday morning. He later threatened to pull his boss out of the talks!

'I introduce you to my husband, the President of US'

'I introduce you to my husband, the President of US'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

Recalling her days of growing up in humble circumstances, United States First Lady Michelle Obama on Sunday asked students to 'dream big', not just for themselves but for their communities.

From farm support to CEOs: Obama to see it all

From farm support to CEOs: Obama to see it all

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Trade and commerce issues, bilateral and global, are expected to come up for debate.

6 easy ways to improve your vocabulary skills

6 easy ways to improve your vocabulary skills

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

An alumnus of St Xavier's College, Kolkata suggests six interesting ways to improve your vocabulary skills.

'The President said I was fantastic'

'The President said I was fantastic'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Readers recall their meeting with President Kalam

Meet Imran Khan's bride

Meet Imran Khan's bride

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Here's some details about the wedding preparations as well.

Zoya Akhtar: I'm obsessed with people

Zoya Akhtar: I'm obsessed with people

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Zoya Akhtar on her films.

Aamir Khan to share dais with Hillary Clinton

Aamir Khan to share dais with Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Khan will join Clinton at an interactive discussion on education with NGOs.

'Dr Khorana never paid lip service to anybody'

'Dr Khorana never paid lip service to anybody'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

In the fifth of the series on late Nobel laureate Dr Har Gobind Khorana, a student shares fond memories of his guru

Tips to make most of your CAT mock tests

Tips to make most of your CAT mock tests

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

With three months left for CAT 2011, Tanveer Ahmed, an alumnus of St Xavier's College, Kolkata shares a seven step strategy to get the most out of your CAT mock tests.

CAT Tips: How to solve para jumble problems

CAT Tips: How to solve para jumble problems

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

An alumnus of St Xavier's College, Kolkata discusses interesting ways to solve Para Jumble problems appearing in CAT.

Sourav returns to first love

Sourav returns to first love

Rediff.com26 Jul 2003

The Indian cricket captain along with his classmates played a soccer match against the current school team of St Xavier's, Kolkata.

I am glad the Obamas won Indian hearts

I am glad the Obamas won Indian hearts

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

'The next two years are not going to be a joy in Washington. All of Obama's charm, intellect and skills will have to be put aside as a new reality sets in. So it is wonderful to see the Obamas having a good time in India.'

'India is no rising power, it has already risen'

'India is no rising power, it has already risen'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

"We want access to Indian markets. We want to sell in India... It's not unfair for US to say that if our economy is open, then the countries with whom we trade will have to change their terms," the President said.

In a wheelchair, this spunky teen bats for other victims

In a wheelchair, this spunky teen bats for other victims

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

The story of Antara Telang is a hopeful reminder that the incredible spirit of some of us is sometimes capable of hoodwinking even the greatest odds.

When Anil hung around the canteen

When Anil hung around the canteen

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

A reader shares his memories.

The heartbeat of a wounded city that will bleed

The heartbeat of a wounded city that will bleed

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

'The multitudes come and mourn in their own ways, hang around and greet new arrivals, share news and information, rumour and suspicion, and above all, anger.

Sahil arrested in Srinagar

Sahil arrested in Srinagar

Rediff.com3 Jun 2006

Presenting Nikhil Advani

Presenting Nikhil Advani

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

High points of Sitharaman's 8th Union Budget

High points of Sitharaman's 8th Union Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

These are the highlights of the Union Budget 2025-26 presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament on Saturday.

Elvis lives!

Elvis lives!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

Why Ayushmann, Parineeti are celebrating a flop

Why Ayushmann, Parineeti are celebrating a flop

Rediff.com14 May 2020

Meri Pyaari Bindu is special for both actors.

First salary: 'I took my family out for lunch'

First salary: 'I took my family out for lunch'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Rediff reader Shajan Samuel from Bengaluru tells us how he spent his first salary.

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

Ranji: Sindhu's 11-wkt haul powers Haryana to victory

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Punjab, starting the penultimate day on 73/3 and needing 144 more runs, crumbled under pressure from Sindhu's relentless spin and Jayant Yadav's precise off-spin (3/35 in 10.4 overs), collapsing well before lunch and handing Haryana their second outright win in four matches.

Former attorney general Vahanvati passes away

Former attorney general Vahanvati passes away

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Former attorney general of India Goolam Essaji Vahanvati, the first Muslim to become the top law officer of the country, died in Mumbai on Tuesday following a heart attack aged 65.

Rahul says Modi a 'formidable enemy', vows to defeat him

Rahul says Modi a 'formidable enemy', vows to defeat him

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday described Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'formidable enemy' who 'crushed' his opponents and vowed to send him to political oblivion by following the path of love and non-violence.

Nikita Dutta's Classy Styles

Nikita Dutta's Classy Styles

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Through six snapshots, we discover that Nikita Dutta knows how to dress.

RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das to demit office on Tuesday

RBI Guv Shaktikanta Das to demit office on Tuesday

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Shaktikanta Das will demit the office on Tuesday after completing six years as the 25th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India. Revenue Secretary Sanjay Malhotra will replace him as the 26th Governor. He was appointed as the Governor on December 12, 2018, after the abrupt exit of Urjit Patel.

Sikar in Rajasthan emerges as major hub for NEET-UG

Sikar in Rajasthan emerges as major hub for NEET-UG

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

An analysis of data indicated that while the candidates who allegedly benefitted from the paper leak and other irregularities have not done well, some centres have a high concentration of well-performing students.

'Mr Obama you will be dearly missed!'

'Mr Obama you will be dearly missed!'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Six years ago, a Mumbai college student stumped the most powerful man in the world stumped with her question. Today, after Obama departed office, Afsheen Irani looks back at that moment with a smile and says it will stay with her for the rest of her life.

Why Mamata wants Bengal's colleges to be politics-free

Why Mamata wants Bengal's colleges to be politics-free

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

'With the appeal of both the Left and the Congress fading, Banerjee fears the saffron brigade's inroads into her citadel,' says Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

The Best of Pankaj Udhas

The Best of Pankaj Udhas

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

His elegant body of work, LIVE and recordings, is a tuneful treasure whose melody and memory lives on. Fondly remembering the late singer and 10 of his superhit songs.

'I learnt to be humble from Pankajji'

'I learnt to be humble from Pankajji'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Pankaj Udhasji took the Ghazal to the masses. He was a wonderful singer, but more importantly he was a wonderful human being.'

Aaditya becomes 1st Thackeray to enter Maha assembly

Aaditya becomes 1st Thackeray to enter Maha assembly

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

The 29-year-old next-gen Thackeray, whom his party wants to be the deputy chief minister in the BJP-Sena alliance government, won with a thumping majority from Mumbai's Worli constituency.

Dange Review: We've Seen Better Before

Dange Review: We've Seen Better Before

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

Much better films about the explosive -- if often misdirected -- energy of the young have been made before than Dange, points out Deepa Gahlot.

'Kiara told me she wanted to join films'

'Kiara told me she wanted to join films'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

'I introduced her around.' 'Her first audition was for Heropanti, but she did not get it.' 'Now she is doing movies regularly.' 'After her movie releases, she always calls me to ask if I have seen the movie and if I liked the way she acted.'

75% Indian youth drink alcohol before they turn 21

75% Indian youth drink alcohol before they turn 21

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Almost 88 per cent youth have tried some of the other addiction between 16 and 18 years of age, a new survey has revealed.

Charles Correa, India's 'greatest architect', passes away

Charles Correa, India's 'greatest architect', passes away

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Correa played a defining role in developing architecture of post-Independence India and has designed some of the most outstanding structures.

Top 25 Bollywood Instagram Posts In 2023

Top 25 Bollywood Instagram Posts In 2023

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Weddings, holidays, award functions, throwbacks, festivals, family time or fooling around, 2023 saw a variety of posts beaming in joy. Of which these 25 Instagram moments of Bollywood stars are Sukanya Verma's favourites.