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From 'likable enough' to lovefest: Obama and Clinton through the years

From 'likable enough' to lovefest: Obama and Clinton through the years

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Take a look back at the two politicos over the years.

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Why Obama is critical of India in his book

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

He had come in search of jobs in America to rescue his presidency and India failed him in more ways than one, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

PM Modi 2nd most followed politician on social media: Report

PM Modi 2nd most followed politician on social media: Report

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Former US President Barack Obama is first on the list.

All you need to know about Wing Commander Pooja Thakur

All you need to know about Wing Commander Pooja Thakur

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

This is the first time a woman officer has led the Guard of Honour.

Actor Kal Penn roots for Obama

Actor Kal Penn roots for Obama

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Penn was working on his computer while the television played in the background. The Democratic National Convention was on. Something made him look up. "It was Senator Obama's keynote, and he said: Especially after 9/11, we should not be divided between blue states and red states. We should be focused on being the United States," Penn said. After the address was over, Penn wondered, like many others, when Obama would run for president.

In just two weeks, 52pc Americans want Trump gone: Poll

In just two weeks, 52pc Americans want Trump gone: Poll

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

52 per cent say they would rather have Barack Obama as President, to only 43 per cent who are glad Donald Trump is at the helm, says new poll.

PM crosses 30 mn mark on Instagram, ahead of Trump, Obama

PM crosses 30 mn mark on Instagram, ahead of Trump, Obama

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

On Twitter, the prime minister currently has 50.7 million followers and now stands tall among the world leaders on the micro-blogging site.

Breaking tradition, Chief Guest Obama arrives in 'Beast' for R-Day

Breaking tradition, Chief Guest Obama arrives in 'Beast' for R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

The chief guest normally travels with the Indian president in his car.

How Modi made Obama feel special

How Modi made Obama feel special

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi went all out to make US President Obama feel special through his personal gestures

US surgeon general Vivek Murthy, family test Covid positive

US surgeon general Vivek Murthy, family test Covid positive

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

In a series of tweets on Friday, the Indian-American physician said that his 4-year-old daughter last week tested positive for the virus first with fever and sore throat.

Obama's Christmas gift to 5 mn illegal immigrants

Obama's Christmas gift to 5 mn illegal immigrants

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Obama's action is expected to help a significant number of Indians in the technology field, especially those having H-1B visas

US poll expected to be the most expensive ever

US poll expected to be the most expensive ever

Rediff.com23 Oct 2008

As much $5.3 billion is expected to be spent, an amount that is over the Gross Domestic Product of several small countries, but something that neither Senator Barack Obama nor Senator John McCain and all of their colleagues in the House of Representatives and Senate even wince about for a nanosecond.

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

RIP Pele: 'The most divine of footballers and joyous of men'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Brazil soccer great Pele died on Thursday, aged 82, after a long battle with cancer.

Not against Hillary: Oprah

Not against Hillary: Oprah

Rediff.com12 Dec 2007

When Oprah Winfrey appeared with US Presidential Candidate Barack Obama this weekend, the ensuing media firestorm levelled a serious charge against her -- she had crossed the line from endorsing the candidate to campaigning for him.

Michelle's Kashmir connection in Cuba

Michelle's Kashmir connection in Cuba

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

US First Lady Michelle Obama made a fashion statement in a Kashmiri embroidered creation by Indian-American designer Naeem Khan at the Cuba state dinner.

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

The Importance Of Nancy Pelosi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Nancy Pelosi's gritty refusal to backtrack on her plans to visit Taiwan is part of who she is.

'Shame on You', Clinton tells Obama

'Shame on You', Clinton tells Obama

Rediff.com24 Feb 2008

"Shame on You, Barack Obama," Clinton, the New York Senator, said during a rally in Ohio. The Democratic nomination contest will be held on March 4 here along with the southern state of Texas. She charged the Obama campaign with producing misleading leaflets on her health care and free trade positions.

I made mistakes  in Hillary's campaign: Clinton

I made mistakes in Hillary's campaign: Clinton

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

"I think the mistake that I made is to think that I was a spouse like any other spouse who could defend his candidate. I think I can promote Hillary but not defend her because I was president," Clinton said. Clinton's comments while campaigning for his wife, including comparing Obama's bid to the unsuccessful campaign of an earlier black presidential hopeful, Jesse Jackson, resulted in a bitter war of words between the two top Democratic contenders.

Can Obama's visit lift India-US trade ties out of gloom?

Can Obama's visit lift India-US trade ties out of gloom?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Trade enhancement is not about lowering tariff barriers, but dismantling such regulatory barriers.

Obama, Castro share historic handshake amid thawing relations

Obama, Castro share historic handshake amid thawing relations

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

They were sharing a stage and took part in a gala dinner at the opening of the VII Summit of the Americas.

Sena comes to Rahul's defence over Obama's comments

Sena comes to Rahul's defence over Obama's comments

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, on Saturday, questioned Obama's knowledge about India and said that a foreign politician cannot give such opinions on Indian political leaders.

Before Michelle, Barack proposed to another woman: Book

Before Michelle, Barack proposed to another woman: Book

Rediff.com4 May 2017

The book shares the story of the woman Sheila Miyoshi Jager, Obama's love interest.

PM to give his social media accounts to women

PM to give his social media accounts to women

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

His tweet puts a stop to all speculation following his post on Monday that he was thinking of quitting his social media accounts.

Mrs O arrives wearing desi designer Bibhu Mohapatra's creation

Mrs O arrives wearing desi designer Bibhu Mohapatra's creation

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Michelle was wore a knee-length dress with geometric prints and blue floral motifs.

Suu Kyi meets Obama in Washington for first time as Myanmar leader

Suu Kyi meets Obama in Washington for first time as Myanmar leader

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

Suu Kyi also was expected to meet other US officials including Secretary of State John Kerry and senior members of Congress.

9/11 stark reminder of continuing threat of terrorism: Amb Sandhu

9/11 stark reminder of continuing threat of terrorism: Amb Sandhu

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

September 11 is a "stark reminder" of the continuing threat of terrorism and the world must unite against this menace, India's Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said, as he paid homage to the victims of the terror attacks at the 9/11 Memorial here.

Trump stays away from Harvey's victims

Trump stays away from Harvey's victims

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

Bush and Obama were kind; Trump couldn't care less.

'One small step for man'... 45 years later

'One small step for man'... 45 years later

Rediff.com24 Jul 2014

US President Barack Obama marks the 45th year of the Apollo 11 moon mission.

Raj minister in trouble for abusing former PM Manmohan singh

Raj minister in trouble for abusing former PM Manmohan singh

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Rajasthan Home Minister Gulab Chand Kataria kicked up a storm when he hurled an abusive word at former prime minister Manmohan Singh while comparing him to his successor Narendra Modi.

G20 Presidency Is A Jackpot For Modi

G20 Presidency Is A Jackpot For Modi

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

Heading G20 will give India a foreign affairs year like it has never had in history. You can trust Narendra Modi to exploit this to India's benefit. And, of course, to his own in his election year, explains Shekhar Gupta.

Trump unqualified, temperamentally unfit to be US prez: Hillary

Trump unqualified, temperamentally unfit to be US prez: Hillary

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

With Obama joining her on the stage for the first time, Clinton described what a presidency is all about.

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