News for 'Will America Choose'

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

What kind of First Lady will Melania Trump make?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

Does Mrs Donald Trump realise that her immediate predecessor, Michelle Obama, is not the only hard act to follow, wonders Kanika Datta.

'Simran to Simran, it's been a journey'

'Simran to Simran, it's been a journey'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

'You guys use the word "rebel", "ladaku".' 'I don't take offence to that.' 'But I will take what is my right, be it by fighting or any other means.'

'How to pick a good international university?'

'How to pick a good international university?'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right course and college.

Michelle Obama campaigns with her 'girl' Hillary Clinton

Michelle Obama campaigns with her 'girl' Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Michelle contrasted Clinton's vision of a "powerful, vibrant and strong" nation with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump's vision of "hopelessness and despair".

Ride the wave with aircraft carriers

Ride the wave with aircraft carriers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

With the United States delivering an increasing share of India's arms imports, New Delhi must work with it to retain control of our regional waters

Harvey Weinstein's lessons for India

Harvey Weinstein's lessons for India

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

'It is important whenever such accusations arise to provide whatever support we can to the accusers who, with inspiring bravery, have decided to take on men far more powerful than they are,' says Mihir S Sharma.

Merrick Garland nominated as US Supreme Court judge

Merrick Garland nominated as US Supreme Court judge

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

At age 63, Garland is the oldest person nominated to the Supreme Court since President Nixon named Justice Lewis Powell in 1971.

'I didn't realise how big Jungle Book is'

'I didn't realise how big Jungle Book is'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Jahnavi Patel/ Rediff.com chats with Mowgli when he comes to Mumbai.

Shah Rukh Khan's India

Shah Rukh Khan's India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

'Are we seeing the beginning of the communalising of one of the most iconic film industries in the world?' asks Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

How Obama tried to barter with Pak using Kashmir

How Obama tried to barter with Pak using Kashmir

Rediff.com5 Nov 2013

United States President Barack Obama secretly offered Pakistan in 2009 that he would nudge India towards negotiations on Kashmir in lieu of it ending support to terrorist groups like Lashkar-e-Tayiba and Taliban, but much to his disappointment Islamabad rejected the offer.

Hungarian author edges out India's Amitav Ghosh to bag Man Booker prize

Hungarian author edges out India's Amitav Ghosh to bag Man Booker prize

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Hungarian author Laszlo Krasznahorkai won the prize worth worth 60,000 (Rs 59 lakh).

'Posting sexy pix is no way to become a vlogger'

'Posting sexy pix is no way to become a vlogger'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

'If you just click sexy pictures, you are only going to have a bunch of perverts following you.' 'What do perverts buy? They don't even buy condoms.'

'India need to bid for Olympics to become sporting nation'

'India need to bid for Olympics to become sporting nation'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

.There are other things in the socio-economic arena which becomes more important than becoming an athlete.'

Donald Trump reveals plan to defeat Islamic State

Donald Trump reveals plan to defeat Islamic State

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

International cooperation to cut off their funding, expanded intelligence sharing, and cyber warfare to disrupt and disable their propaganda and recruiting is his plan to stop the terror group.

The desi taking on Trump in New Jersey

The desi taking on Trump in New Jersey

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

'You shouldn't mistreat Muslims, you shouldn't mistreat Sikhs, you shouldn't mistreat anyone you perceive to be the other.'

'My son wants to pursue aerospace engineering in the US'

'My son wants to pursue aerospace engineering in the US'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.

Meet the 27-yr-old who visited every nation in the world in 567 days

Meet the 27-yr-old who visited every nation in the world in 567 days

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Meet Cassie de Pecol, a 27-year-old traveller from Connecticut, United States, who visited 196 countries in 18-and-a-half months, making her the fastest person to visit every country in the world.

'I have faced more attacks and threats than I have ever before'

'I have faced more attacks and threats than I have ever before'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

'Disagreements between reporters and the White House has always been there, but this is the most tense I have seen it since I have been there.'

LinkedIn brings Priyanka as brand influencer

LinkedIn brings Priyanka as brand influencer

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

By roping the Bollywood star, the professional networking platform looks for wider appeal and a mass audience.

Strong rupee stings Modi's export ambitions

Strong rupee stings Modi's export ambitions

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Exports to Europe shrank by near 2 per cent in the 11 months.

Did the liberals lose the elections?

Did the liberals lose the elections?

Rediff.com31 May 2019

'No, the liberals haven't lost because there weren't any liberals in the fray to begin with.' 'What has happened is that left-wing orthodoxy has lost to right-wing orthodoxy.' 'That is at best a Pyrrhic victory for India,' argue Sonali Ranade and Sheilja Sharma.

Review: Naku Penta Naku Taka disappoints

Review: Naku Penta Naku Taka disappoints

Rediff.com16 Jun 2014

Naku Penta Naku Taka is a disappointment considering the promise it carried.

'Zaira Wasim episode is taking Islam backward'

'Zaira Wasim episode is taking Islam backward'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

'Why should she involve Islam in it?' 'We are living in a secular democracy and she has the right to do what she wants. but why bring Islam into it?'

Trump vs Clinton: Whose economic policies will be better?

Trump vs Clinton: Whose economic policies will be better?

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The fuzziness of Trump's economic blueprint remains the biggest risk.

How to gain from Fed's moves

How to gain from Fed's moves

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

If the Fed hikes policy rates for the dollar, that will probably mean a move into US Treasuries for speculators.

'I want to pursue masters in research'

'I want to pursue masters in research'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

In an online chat with readers overseas consultant NNS Chandra offered advice.

'Raising issue of US mediation in J-K by Nawaz not constructive'

'Raising issue of US mediation in J-K by Nawaz not constructive'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Council on Foreign Relations Senior Fellow Daniel Markey Tuesday said that the raising of the issue of American intervention in Jammu and Kashmir by visiting Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif at the United States Institute of Peace in Washington was not 'especially constructive' and was motivated by political expediency.

Why is Sara Ali Khan PETRIFIED?

Why is Sara Ali Khan PETRIFIED?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

'Kedarnath has given me that much needed experience right at the beginning.' 'My experience is not limited to only being in front of the camera.' 'It has also taught me how to sleep at night when you don't know if your film will release, and that's a great learning for a newcomer.'

His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

His company has been saving the planet for 29 years

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

Ved Prakash who has been working in the field of recyclable raw materials for 29 years aims to 'create value' every day.

Over one-third of temporary workers in US from India

Over one-third of temporary workers in US from India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

Of the 1.87 million resident non-immigrants in the US in 2012, India accounted for the maximum number of 430,000 residents, followed by China with 210,000 residents and South Korea with 140,000, the Department of Homeland Security said in its latest report.

Obama didn't deliver parting shot to India: White House

Obama didn't deliver parting shot to India: White House

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

'I don't believe that this was a parting shot by any means. This was simply the President speaking to what makes us great democratic nations.'

'Warne and I competed hard and we continue to do so'

'Warne and I competed hard and we continue to do so'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

In an exclusive chat with Harish Kotian/Rediff.com, Sachin Tendulkar explains why he chose to launch the All-Stars League in baseball-crazy America. He also offers advice on the new aggressive attitude of India's up-and-coming young players, saying aggression should be reflected in the way you play the game.

The 'manufacturing nationalism' of Modi and Trump

The 'manufacturing nationalism' of Modi and Trump

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Both have made factory jobs the centre of their economic agendas. Kanika Datta explains the practical limits to their ambitions.

We drive the performance structure: N Chandrasekaran

We drive the performance structure: N Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

TCS is confident of bringing in industry-leading numbers, despite soft third quarter results

Mayweather has never been an undisputed champion: Holyfield

Mayweather has never been an undisputed champion: Holyfield

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Should Floyd Mayweather Jr end his boxing career on Saturday as planned, his legacy will be underpinned by the extraordinary numbers he has brought to the sport, says former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield.

'Obama never nudged India on Kashmir'

'Obama never nudged India on Kashmir'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2013

'The real purpose of President Obama writing to President Zardari,' Husain Haqqani tells Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa, 'was to seek a turnaround on terrorism -- that Pakistan, whatever its grievances, cannot have jihadi groups operating openly on its soil.'

She was the 'Grandmaster of Science Fiction'!

She was the 'Grandmaster of Science Fiction'!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

1929-2018: The life and legacy of Ursula K Le Guin in her own words.

Indian immigrants in US fear deportation post DACA repeal

Indian immigrants in US fear deportation post DACA repeal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

President Trump said that he has great love for young immigrants who came to America as children.

Obama announces three major immigration reforms

Obama announces three major immigration reforms

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

It does not apply to anyone who might come to America illegally in the future. It does not grant citizenship, or the right to stay here permanently, or offer the same benefits that citizens receive, the President said.

'There are extreme voices in all of our religious traditions'

'There are extreme voices in all of our religious traditions'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

'The challenges of the world are too great for any one religious tradition to address alone... The best way to learn about other religions is not from books, but from people... Go talk to someone from a different faith tradition. Get to know them. Build up some trust.' Dr Katharine Rhodes Henderson, who jointly won Hofstra University's Guru Nanak Prize for inter-faith champions in the United States, discusses religion and the challenges of extremism in this lively interview with Rediff.com's Arthur J Pais.