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'Hillary's been in the room': Obama vouches for 'President' Clinton

'Hillary's been in the room': Obama vouches for 'President' Clinton

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

United States President Barack Obama made a forceful case for presidential nominee Hillary Clinton at the Democratic Convention in Philadelphia, offering a portrait of a tenacious public servant uniquely prepared to continue his work and while painting Donald Trump as a candidate of cynicism and fear unfit for the office.

US Senate panel confirms Ken Juster as envoy to India

US Senate panel confirms Ken Juster as envoy to India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Juster played a key role in the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

Airtel gets licence for global carrier services

Airtel gets licence for global carrier services

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

Bharti Airtel (Singapore) Pte Ltd, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, said on Monday it has been awarded the facility-based operator licence in Singapore, which will enable it to operate international carrier facilities from there.

FBI thwarts 'IS-inspired' lone wolf attack on US Capitol

FBI thwarts 'IS-inspired' lone wolf attack on US Capitol

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

An American national, who had earlier tweeted his support to ISIS, was arrested on charges of plotting to attack the US Capitol, the seat of the Congress, and kill government officials.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

US will help Pak deal with terrorism: Boucher

US will help Pak deal with terrorism: Boucher

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

US Assistant Secretary of State Richard Boucher said that America supported Pakistan in its efforts to deal with the challenges of extremism and terrorism.

Licensed to live

Licensed to live

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

The 'love that dare not speak its name' has found a voice, and legitimacy. Sandip Roy on the sexual revolution, circa 2008.

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Did Parasite deserve all those Oscars?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

Parasite's razor-sharp characterisations ensure that the picture is thoroughly entertaining though it falls short of greatness, declares Sreehari Nair.

PM confident that talks with Putin will strengthen partnership

PM confident that talks with Putin will strengthen partnership

Rediff.com20 May 2018

In a series of tweets -- in Russian and then in English -- on the eve of his visit to Russia, Modi said he looked forward to his meeting with Putin.

Why Bhaichung Bhutia opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill

Why Bhaichung Bhutia opposes Citizenship Amendment Bill

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'The NRC had an effect on Assam and I think to cover up or make up for that, CAB has been brought in.'

SC order on NPA resolution: 'It is Balakot on RBI'

SC order on NPA resolution: 'It is Balakot on RBI'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2019

The order, a "negative" overall, will be a short term positive for corporate focused state-run and private lenders because of the possibility of delaying incremental stressed asset recognition.

Welcome any Indian peace initiative, says Iran envoy

Welcome any Indian peace initiative, says Iran envoy

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Iranian Ambassador to India Ali Chegeni said his country is 'not for war'. "We are looking for peace and prosperity for everybody in this region," he said.

Hamid, Bhonsle, Blinded by the Light at IFFSA

Hamid, Bhonsle, Blinded by the Light at IFFSA

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Check out the impressive line-up at the International Film Festival of South Asia.

N-deterrence with India working: Pak

N-deterrence with India working: Pak

Rediff.com28 Apr 2006

Pakistan has claimed that its policy of nuclear deterrence with India was working, but its atomic weapons were not meant for first use.

'I got more praise than the hero'

'I got more praise than the hero'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

An encounter with movie veteran Chandrashekhar.

Why are COVID-19 cases increasing?

Why are COVID-19 cases increasing?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'We really need to look seriously to see if there are any local variants.'

What each passing year teaches us

What each passing year teaches us

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

We are spectators who have no voice and no power to influence the giant changes being imposed on all of us, says Aakar Patel.

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

Emmy 2019: Jodie Comer, Game Of Thrones win

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

The 71st Emmy Awards have been announced, and there have been quite a few surprises and some expected nods.

Foreign banks want to be heard

Foreign banks want to be heard

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

India CEOs of 12 banks form pressure group within IBA.

'US Congress will pass nuclear deal'

'US Congress will pass nuclear deal'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

Vajpayee and Reagan: Two of a kind

Vajpayee and Reagan: Two of a kind

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

The two leaders had some firm convictions in defence matters and are idolised by their respective people because they salved the scarred collective psyches of their societies.

US applauds India's response to Pak quake

US applauds India's response to Pak quake

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

Rocca was in Islamabad with a high-level delegation of US officials to hold talks with President Pervez Musharraf in mobilising more resources for rehabilitation and reconstruction of quake-hit areas in Pakistan.

Big stars line up for Modi's New York speech

Big stars line up for Modi's New York speech

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Young Indian-American pop star sensation Anjali Ranadive, popular playback singer Kavita Subramaniam along with renowned violinist L Subramaniam would perform at a public reception being hosted by Indian-American community for Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New York.

Google launches instant messenger

Google launches instant messenger

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

Now Reshammiya can take on Shah Rukh

Now Reshammiya can take on Shah Rukh

Rediff.com29 Aug 2006

Mahatma's grandson: I am against the construction of any statue, whether Patel or Gandhi

Mahatma's grandson: I am against the construction of any statue, whether Patel or Gandhi

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

'These were great people who lived and died attempting to create a world of love, compassion and understanding, and not one of hate, prejudice and competition,' says Arun Gandhi, the Mahatma's grandson.

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Post Coup Myanmar: India must be careful

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

It will not be to India's advantage to create misperceptions that it is bandwagoning with some Anglo-American project for regime change in Myanmar, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Never, ever threaten US again: Trump to Iran

Never, ever threaten US again: Trump to Iran

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

In a late-night tweet in capital letters, he said Iran must 'never, ever threaten the United States again'.

Thousands in Houston march to pay tribute to George Floyd

Thousands in Houston march to pay tribute to George Floyd

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Chanting "hands up, don't shoot" and "no justice, no peace", the crowd, estimated to be over 60,000, along with 16 members of Floyd's family, some of whom flew down to Houston, marched about a mile from Discovery Green Park to City Hall under the scorching sun.

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

'Some of the best things in cinema are happening in India'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'Of the people here in Europe who have watched The Story of Film: A New Generation, the most talked-about clip is the one from Ram Leela.'

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

On a visit to India in 2013, writer Ved Mehta -- who passed into the ages on Sunday January 10, 2021 - gave Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel a rare glimpse into his state of mind and what he thinks of the changes he encounters in his motherland.

Pipeline: US view 'constructive'

Pipeline: US view 'constructive'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2005

Voicing "concern" over the proposed Iran-Pakistan-India gas pipeline, the United States has said that it was sharing its feelings with the two South Asian nations in a "constructive" manner and not in a "negative way".

Must read: The Harvard grad's speech that went viral

Must read: The Harvard grad's speech that went viral

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Donovan Livingston, a master's graduate from Harvard university delivered a poetic address to the graduating class of 2016.

Black motorist fatally shot by police in Minnesota

Black motorist fatally shot by police in Minnesota

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Shocked family members demanded justice for Castile, a school cafeteria worker, whose mother described him as a law-abiding citizen who kept out of trouble.

Veteran Indian American journalist dead

Veteran Indian American journalist dead

Rediff.com23 Nov 2005

During his career spanning over 30 years, he had interviewed several Indian prime ministers as also world leaders. The Indian community recognised his services by conferring on him several awards.

Pak welcomes PM's remarks

Pak welcomes PM's remarks

Rediff.com29 Nov 2003

"It is a good news and talks between two countries should start," Pakistan Foreign Office spokesman Masood Khan told Voice of America radio.

Global economy could shrink by almost 1% in 2020: UN

Global economy could shrink by almost 1% in 2020: UN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

With nearly 100 countries closing national borders during the past month, the movement of people and tourism flows have come to a screeching halt. The contraction could be even higher if governments fail to provide income support and help boost consumer spending.

China wants different American President: Mike Pence

China wants different American President: Mike Pence

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

Pence accused the Chinese government of orchestrating an aggressive military, economic and political campaign to expand its influence inside the US and across the world.

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'KRN's journey from a humble cottage in Uzhavoor to Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi was no less spectacular than that of Abraham Lincoln from the log cabin to the White House'.