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Obama pardons his last turkey... and has a pun-fest

Obama pardons his last turkey... and has a pun-fest

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

Puns flew high as President Obama cracked what he referred to as his "corny-copia of dad jokes about turkeys."

How I lost 14 kg in 75 days without going to the gym

How I lost 14 kg in 75 days without going to the gym

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Rediff reader Vinesh Poswal shares his incredible weightloss journey.

Dialogue only way forward in Indo-Pak ties: Zardari

Dialogue only way forward in Indo-Pak ties: Zardari

Rediff.com23 Aug 2013

Emphasising on the need to resume stalled composite dialogue between Pakistan and India, President Asif Ali Zardari has said recent ceasefire violations along Line of Control should not be allowed to derail the normalisation process between the two countries.

Shiv Sena has history of flirting with rivals

Shiv Sena has history of flirting with rivals

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Founded in 1966 by Bal Thackeray, the Shiv Sena in its more than five decades long journey has allied with the Congress, formally and informally.

Donald Trump Jr's wife files for divorce

Donald Trump Jr's wife files for divorce

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Vanessa has filed for an uncontested divorce.

Modi's paisa vasool US trip

Modi's paisa vasool US trip

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

'Embracing comes naturally to us; we embrace everything and everyone, but it takes a master to extend it to a firm hand-shaker like Trump, and to literally bend him to your method.'

Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal swearing-in

Ramlila Maidan spruced up for Kejriwal swearing-in

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Big banners bearing messages like 'Dhanyawad Dilli' along with the image of the Aam Aadmi Party supremo were put up on Saturday in and around the venue ahead of the mega function which is 'open to public'.

Anushka hits back at Engineer: 'If you want to use my name, do it with proof'

Anushka hits back at Engineer: 'If you want to use my name, do it with proof'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

India cricket captain Virat Kohli's wife and Bollywood actor Anuskha Sharma reacted strongly to former wicketkeeper Farokh Engineer's claims that the national selectors were getting her 'cups of tea' during the World Cup in UK earlier this year.

Modi, Trump agree Kashmir is a bilateral issue

Modi, Trump agree Kashmir is a bilateral issue

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Modi said India and Pakistan were together before 1947 and he was confident that the two neighbours can discuss their problems and solve them.

Join in India's growth: Prez to Indian diaspora

Join in India's growth: Prez to Indian diaspora

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

"I am confident that Indians living overseas will join in the endeavour to contribute to India's growth. As members of the Indian diaspora, you know better than others the challenges and opportunities that a resurgent India represents," Patil, who is the first Indian Head of State to visit the UK in the last 20 years, said.

Lawmakers pledge to reverse army's no-turban rule

Lawmakers pledge to reverse army's no-turban rule

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

United States lawmakers, who attended the annual Sikh American Heritage Dinner on Capitol Hill organized by the Sikh Council on Religion and Education, pledged to support the community's efforts to serve in the armed forces without compromising their religious principles.

Envoy hails Indian American community's role

Envoy hails Indian American community's role

Rediff.com1 Jun 2009

India's new envoy to the United States, Meera Shankar, has said that the results of the recent elections in India "are a vote for continuity, stability and inclusive development." To sustained applause, Shankar also lauded the catalytic role played by the Indian American community in taking Indo-US relations in recent years to unprecedented levels."Of course, our relations with the US have undergone a very significant transformation," she said.

Cannot accept emission-reduction targets: India

Cannot accept emission-reduction targets: India

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Shyam Saran, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's special envoy on climate change, who is in Pittsburgh, declared several times why India can not accept any legal or quantifiable limits to carbon emissions. There are many social issues in India, he had explained.

AAP ropes in NRI supporters for 'tele-door-to-door' campaign

AAP ropes in NRI supporters for 'tele-door-to-door' campaign

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

After 'Selfie with Mufflerman' and a series of fund raising dinners across the globe, AAP has roped in its NRI supporters for the party's "tele-door-to-door" campaign to woo voters ahead of the Assembly polls.

No way to treat Pakistan

No way to treat Pakistan

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

'Washington knows that it ultimately has to depend on the Pakistani army.'

PM to visit France; defence, nuclear talks top agenda

PM to visit France; defence, nuclear talks top agenda

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

Modi will arrive in France on Thursday evening and straightaway head for talks with Macron, who will also host a working dinner for the visiting leader.

I just called to say I love you

I just called to say I love you

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

Has the advent of technology made it easier, or more difficult, for brands to communicate with you and your valentine?

Trump to have trilateral meeting with Modi, Abe in Argentina

Trump to have trilateral meeting with Modi, Abe in Argentina

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Modi will also meet Chinese President Xi on the sidelines of the summit. It would be their fourth meeting in last seven months.

Top cops to get yoga lessons from PM Modi in Gujarat

Top cops to get yoga lessons from PM Modi in Gujarat

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Modi is likely to lead a yoga session for top cops at the All-India Conference of Directors General/Inspectors General of Police at Dhordo village in Kutch district from December 18-20.

Modi's 'mothership of terror' remark at BRICS changes nothing for Pakistan

Modi's 'mothership of terror' remark at BRICS changes nothing for Pakistan

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The Goa declaration didn't refer to Pakistan-based terrorist groups or cross-border terrorism.

Shiv Sena has a history of flirting with 'frenemies'

Shiv Sena has a history of flirting with 'frenemies'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Besides late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray and former prime minister Indira Gandhi, NCP president Sharad Pawar also figured in the posters.

'Impromptu dining': Modi eats with Lee at Indian restaurant in Singapore

'Impromptu dining': Modi eats with Lee at Indian restaurant in Singapore

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday was a "happy guest" on his maiden visit to Singapore where he had a vegetarian dinner with his counterpart Lee Hsien Loong and his wife at an Indian restaurant in Little India.

Praise for Indian-American physicians

Praise for Indian-American physicians

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

Conveying greetings of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, and the government and people of India, Arun Kumar Singh, the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Indian Embassy in Washington, who keynoted the dinner on the second day of the 27th Convention of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, lauded AAPI for its contributions beyond the call of duty both in the United States and India.

Sabotage allegation hits Cong-NCP ties in Pune

Sabotage allegation hits Cong-NCP ties in Pune

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

The alliance between the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party is on the rocks, in Pune.

15 foreign envoys meet civil society in J-K

15 foreign envoys meet civil society in J-K

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

This is the first visit by diplomats to the newly carved out UT.

Tej Pratap hasn't returned home after meeting Lalu in Ranchi: Sources

Tej Pratap hasn't returned home after meeting Lalu in Ranchi: Sources

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Sources said he left mid-way for an unknown destination.

PHOTOS: Gala reception awaits Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram

PHOTOS: Gala reception awaits Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

On his arrival, Xi will be welcomed by traditional peformances including 'tappu' folk drum art display at the airport by about 500 artistes.

In a first, Modi to hold roadshow with Abe in Ahmedabad

In a first, Modi to hold roadshow with Abe in Ahmedabad

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

The 8-km-long road show would start from the Ahmedabad airport and culminate at the Sabarmati Ashram.

Discuss religious freedom with Dr Singh, Bush told

Discuss religious freedom with Dr Singh, Bush told

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

In a missive to Bush, USCIRF chair Felice D Gaer urged him to 'ask Prime Minister Singh to ensure the immediate security of Indian citizens -- security that is undermined by recurrent attacks on religious minorities and communities.'

N-deal: Saran out to convince US lawmakers

N-deal: Saran out to convince US lawmakers

Rediff.com30 Mar 2006

Seeking to dispel their apprehensions, Saran is expected to highlight New Delhi's impeccable record on non-proliferation front.

Dubai police await 'clearance' to release Sridevi's body

Dubai police await 'clearance' to release Sridevi's body

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

There could be a further delay in the return of Sridevi's mortal remains with the Dubai police informing the Indian embassy that another "clearance" was awaited before it could release the body.

India, US, Australia and Japan in talks to establish OBOR alternative: Report

India, US, Australia and Japan in talks to establish OBOR alternative: Report

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

A senior US official said that the plan of establishing OBOR alternative was still 'nascent'.

Gujarat set to roll out red carpet for Japanese PM

Gujarat set to roll out red carpet for Japanese PM

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Modi will host dinner for Abe at a hotel in the old city area.

Trump says meeting with Kim 'likely in 3-4 weeks'

Trump says meeting with Kim 'likely in 3-4 weeks'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2018

South Korean President's office says Kim promised to close N Korea's nuclear test site next month.

'BJP not sole proprietor of Hinduism'

'BJP not sole proprietor of Hinduism'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

Kamal Nath argued that Modi had 'overexposed himself': By constantly pushing his own image on social media and on TV, attaching his name to multiple promises, Modi had become the face rivals could easily blame for India's chronic dysfunction.

For PM's Wuhan visit, a walk by the lake and boat ride with Xi

For PM's Wuhan visit, a walk by the lake and boat ride with Xi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The summit is being seen as an effort by India and China to rebuild trust and improve ties that were hit by the 73-day-long Doklam standoff last year among other contentious issues.

American cyclist Danielson fails doping test

American cyclist Danielson fails doping test

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

American Tom Danielson has revealed he failed a doping test for synthetic testosterone but the Cannondale-Garmin rider denies taking a banned substance.

Tim Cook readies winning recipe for India

Tim Cook readies winning recipe for India

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to urge Tim Cook to begin manufacturing its prized iPhones in India.

What 26/11 taught us about Pakistan

What 26/11 taught us about Pakistan

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

'Peace talks with Pakistan are like accepting a dinner invitation from cannibals and hoping to return alive,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Step inside 'the most beautiful Starbucks in the world'

Step inside 'the most beautiful Starbucks in the world'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

This place is a must for coffee lovers!