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Biden, Harris named TIME '2020 Person of the Year'

Biden, Harris named TIME '2020 Person of the Year'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

The publication named the Democratic leaders for its annual prestigious honour, choosing them over other finalists -- Frontline Health Care Workers and director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Dr Anthony Fauci, the Movement for Racial Justice and US President Donald Trump.

'Great dishonour and shame': Obama on US Capitol riots

'Great dishonour and shame': Obama on US Capitol riots

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

For two months now, a political party and its accompanying media ecosystem has too often been unwilling to tell their followers the truth -- that this was not a particularly close election and that President-elect Biden will be inaugurated on January 20, he said.

US won't be dictated by others on climate: Trump

US won't be dictated by others on climate: Trump

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

"From now on, we will follow a very simple rule: Every day I am president, we are going to make America first, not somebody else, not some other country. We are going to make America first," Trump said.

Can Modi-Trump bromance really improve India-US ties?

Can Modi-Trump bromance really improve India-US ties?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'While high-level interventions may help smoothen inter-State relationships, they cannot fundamentally change the alchemy of such relationships, which are firmly rooted in mutual benefits and mutual interests,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Raj CM meets Guv, says assembly session 'very soon'

Raj CM meets Guv, says assembly session 'very soon'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

He hoped that some of the dissident MLAs, who are led by sacked deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, will also attend the session when it is called "very soon".

Pak-based terror came up in all of Modi's meetings: Shringla

Pak-based terror came up in all of Modi's meetings: Shringla

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

"In all the meetings the Prime Minister had, beginning with US leadership, there was a suo moto recognition of the concerns that Pakistan represents as a country that has in many senses both supported and nurtured cross-border terrorism, including in Afghanistan and from Afghanistan," he said.

Nushrat is all set to SCARE you!

Nushrat is all set to SCARE you!

Rediff.com29 May 2020

Chhori is a remake of the Marathi horror hit, Lapachhapi.

US Congressmen oppose changes in H-1B visa rules

US Congressmen oppose changes in H-1B visa rules

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

It's not just wrong. It's dumb. Mr President, would America really be greater without us?" he asked in a tweet.

Stop vaccine nationalism: Jaishankar at UNSC meeting

Stop vaccine nationalism: Jaishankar at UNSC meeting

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

India, which has shipped 'Made In India' COVID-19 vaccines to around 25 nations, on Wednesday urged the international community to stop 'vaccine nationalism' and actively encourage 'internationalism', underlining that hoarding superfluous doses will defeat global efforts to attain collective health security and combat the pandemic.

'Now we have democracy, but no peace'

'Now we have democracy, but no peace'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2008

In a touching and inspiring speech Aitzaz Ahsan asked how America can talk about democracy in Pakistan but not raise its voice against the illegal decision of President Pervez Musharraf to sack Pakistan's chief justice, Iftikhar Chaudhry

5 INSPIRING lessons from Kamala Harris

5 INSPIRING lessons from Kamala Harris

Rediff.com10 Nov 2020

Musings on love, life and everything in between.

'India had some of the best jewellery in the world'

'India had some of the best jewellery in the world'

Rediff.com27 May 2022

Suneet Varma discusses his fondness for jewellery, his newly-minted role as a jewellery designer, and why he'd like people to reconsider their love for gold jewellery.

Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account

Twitter permanently suspends Trump's account

Rediff.com9 Jan 2021

'After close review of recent Tweets from the @realDonaldTrump account and the context around them -- specifically how they are being received and interpreted on and off Twitter -- we have permanently suspended the account due to the risk of further incitement of violence,' Twitter said in a statement on Friday.

Outrage over Nobel Literature prize for Peter Handke

Outrage over Nobel Literature prize for Peter Handke

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Handke emerged as a vocal defender of the Serbs during the bloody collapse of the former Yugoslavia, even comparing them to Jews under the Nazis, a remark he later retracted.

JioFiber, Mukesh's latest disruption is here

JioFiber, Mukesh's latest disruption is here

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

JioFiber, India's first 100 per cent all-fiber broadband service, will start from 100 Mbps and go all the way up to 1 Gbps. This will propel India to top 5 broadband nations globally.

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

The Best Wildlife Photographs, 2022!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

The winners of the Natural History Museum's prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition were announced at an awards ceremony in London. American photographer Karine Aigner was announced as this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

'Under Biden, US-India ties will see new heights'

'Under Biden, US-India ties will see new heights'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'President-elect Biden, in particular, has deep knowledge of, and experience with, dealing with India, serving as a custodian and champion of the relationship long before it was fashionable to do so.'

Dissent grows as IOC battles to keep Tokyo Games on track

Dissent grows as IOC battles to keep Tokyo Games on track

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The IOC has remained committed to staging the Tokyo Games as planned from July 24-Aug. 9, saying on Tuesday after a meeting with international sports federations that measures against the virus were delivering results.

Mary Kom adds another feather to her illustrious hat

Mary Kom adds another feather to her illustrious hat

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

Mary Kom will represent the Asian bloc in the group

Harris refers to Pak's role in terrorism during talks with Modi

Harris refers to Pak's role in terrorism during talks with Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'When the issue of terrorism came up, the Vice President suo moto referred Pakistan's role in that regard (of terrorism),' Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla told reporters when asked if the issue of Pakistan's role in terrorism came up during her meeting with Modi.

Harris' win latest in growing list of desi lawmakers

Harris' win latest in growing list of desi lawmakers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Countries across the world -- from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada to Singapore and New Zealand, are witnessing phenomenal strides by Indian-origin politicians, who are now taking on influential and prominent roles in governments and cabinets.

Trump replaces NSA H R McMaster with John Bolton

Trump replaces NSA H R McMaster with John Bolton

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The announcement of McMaster's ouster, who the White House said had a "good working relationship" with Trump, is the latest in a string of high-profile White House departures since President Trump took office in January 2017.

How To Train Your Dragon 2 Contest: Win Goody Bags!

How To Train Your Dragon 2 Contest: Win Goody Bags!

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

Answer this simple question and win!

Lata Mangeshkar: 'Rishi Kapoor was my favourite Kapoor after Raj Saab'

Lata Mangeshkar: 'Rishi Kapoor was my favourite Kapoor after Raj Saab'

Rediff.com2 May 2020

'With his going, my relationship with the Kapoor family has ended.'

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 75 Songs

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

Soccer: Spalletti named Napoli coach as Gattuso's successor

Soccer: Spalletti named Napoli coach as Gattuso's successor

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Juventus rehire Allegri.

Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

Osaka in no mood to back down on support for Black Lives Matter

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Naomi Osaka has faced a backlash on social media after throwing her support behind the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests in the wake of the death of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died in police custody on May 25.

In tearful finale, Michelle Obama says, 'I hope I've made you proud'

In tearful finale, Michelle Obama says, 'I hope I've made you proud'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

The first lady also praised the 'glorious diversity' of people of all faiths, colours and creeds in America as 'not a threat to who we are' but as what 'makes us who we are.'

Pramila Jayapal votes for immigrant rights

Pramila Jayapal votes for immigrant rights

Rediff.com1 Sep 2008

Pramila Jayapal reels off impressive figures when discussing the voter registration drive conducted by her organisation, OneAmerica With Justice For All, but she stresses that getting new immigrants registered as voters is just one of many important steps in community-building and empowerment.

Obama apologises for 'Sweetie-Gate'

Obama apologises for 'Sweetie-Gate'

Rediff.com16 May 2008

On Wednesday, US Presidential hopeful Barack Obama received a critical endorsement from the National Abortion and Reproductive Rights Action League, known as NARAL Pro-Choice America, oft-considered America's forefront voice on women's issues. Immediately, the endorsement raised the ire of feminists across the country, who said that NARAL had 'sold out' in endorsing a man (Barack Obama) over a woman (Hillary Clinton).

No more 'N-word': Scrabble players look to bar racist or homophobic slurs

No more 'N-word': Scrabble players look to bar racist or homophobic slurs

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

Language has become a hotly debated topic after protests against racism following the death of George Floyd in US police custody on May 25, with bands, consumer brands, and buildings and roads named after slave traders renamed.

Fareed Zakaria is India Abroad Person of the Year

Fareed Zakaria is India Abroad Person of the Year

Rediff.com21 Mar 2009

Even in a banner year marked by achievements of the highest order across a wide variety of fields, it was inevitable that Dr Zakaria would be named India Abroad Person of the Year 2008. Filmmaker Mira Nair, who won the award last year, was on hand to honour her successor with the award that, over the seven years of its existence, has become one of the most sought after accolades in the community space

4 self-immolations in two days in Tibet

4 self-immolations in two days in Tibet

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

The situation in Tibet has turned grim with four more Tibetans, including a nun committed self-immolation in the last two days, taking the toll in the restive Himalayan region to 23 this month, increasing pressure on China's new leadership to resolve the vexed Tibet issue.

Climate Crisis Presents Opportunity For India

Climate Crisis Presents Opportunity For India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

India's negotiating posture at the multilateral negotiations should be aligned with a significantly transformed development strategy domestically.' 'The positions the country takes at the negotiations will then carry credibility, says Shyam Saran, former foreign secretary and India's chief negotiator on Climate Change 2007-2010.

'I was upset about Notebook's box office numbers'

'I was upset about Notebook's box office numbers'

Rediff.com24 May 2019

Pranutan talks about her debut film, Salman sir, her dad and her illustrious grandmother.

Preet Bharara among 4 Indian-Americans honoured with Great Immigrants award

Preet Bharara among 4 Indian-Americans honoured with Great Immigrants award

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Four Indian-Americans, including top US attorney Preet Bharara, are among 38 distinguished personalities who have been honoured with this year's prestigious "Great Immigrants: The Pride of America" award.

We're going to win this race for White House: Biden

We're going to win this race for White House: Biden

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Biden also announced that he will introduce his plans to contain the COVID-19 pandemic on his first day in office.

Mira Nair's son wins election to New York State assembly

Mira Nair's son wins election to New York State assembly

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'It's official: we won. I'm going to Albany to fight to tax the rich, heal the sick, house the poor & build a socialist New York. But I can't do it alone. To win socialism, we'll need a mass movement of the multiracial working class as well. So let's build one,' Mamdani tweeted.

'Trump and his admin on same page over North Korea'

'Trump and his admin on same page over North Korea'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

There were reports that there was was dissent in the US President's regime over North Korea.

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

American Hindus deeply divided over Trump, Biden

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

In a sign of the growing political prominence of Hindus in America, the Trump and Biden campaigns are wooing this religious minority community like never before. Hinduism is the fourth largest faith in the US, representing approximately one per cent of the US population in 2016.