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America awaits super-secret Clinton wedding

America awaits super-secret Clinton wedding

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

Chelsea Clinton will marry her fiance and long-time companion and investment banker Marc Mezvinsky, on Saturday.

LIVE! Watch Obama's speech to Parliament

LIVE! Watch Obama's speech to Parliament

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

Watch President's Obama's speech to Parliament Live

Watch Obama's speech to Parliament Live

Watch Obama's speech to Parliament Live

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

On of the key elements of United States President Barack Obama's visit to India will be his address to members of the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha in the Central Hall of Parliament on November 8.

Mid-term loss could stifle Obama's Af-Pak plans

Mid-term loss could stifle Obama's Af-Pak plans

Rediff.com5 Nov 2010

The recent gains by the Republicans in the American midterm polls may benefit India, says B Raman.

'Let's move India away from Russian weapons'

'Let's move India away from Russian weapons'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2010

In a letter to President Obama, Republican Senator Ed Royce asked him to build on the defence co-operation between India and the US that was initiated by his predecessors Bill Clinton and continued by George W Bush.

Show Obama the benign face of Indian Islam

Show Obama the benign face of Indian Islam

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Obama's agenda has been prepared by the bureaucratic establishments in the two countries without imagination, without a sense of history, without understanding the benign face of Indian Islam totally different from its face in Pakistan and the Arab world, says B Raman.

Biden's electoral college vote tally matches Trump's in 2016

Biden's electoral college vote tally matches Trump's in 2016

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Georgia and North Carolina were the last American states to be projected in the race for the White House. Biden's victory in Georgia added 16 electoral votes to his tally, bringing him to 306 -- matching US President Trump's total against Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election.

Clinton lauds IITians' role in global development

Clinton lauds IITians' role in global development

Rediff.com12 Oct 2009

US President Bill Clinton made an impassioned plea to them to continue their work in making the innovative technology create a better world.

Ruchira Gupta gets Global Citizen Award

Ruchira Gupta gets Global Citizen Award

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

In a glittering ceremony, former president Bill Clinton Thursday evening presented six individuals, including New Delhi-based Ruchira Gupta -- journalist, activist and policymaker, who for the past 25 years has worked relentlessly for women's and girl's rights, especially the ending of their sex trafficking -- with the 2009 Clinton Global Citizen Awards.

'Sad I won't be there to see healthcare results'

'Sad I won't be there to see healthcare results'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Neera Tanden, one of the senior-most Indian Americans in the Obama administration, has quit the administration to rejoin her former liberal and progressive think tank in Washington, DC. She was a key adviser on health-care reform policy and worked with Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.

Obama's approval rating continues to dip

Obama's approval rating continues to dip

Rediff.com7 Aug 2010

Just months ahead of the United States' midterm elections, a new poll has found that President Barack Obama's approval rating has matched his previous low of 44 percent.

US presidential elections headed for a tight finish: Polls

US presidential elections headed for a tight finish: Polls

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Biden's lead has shrunk over the last few days, as Trump and his family have virtually carpet bombed the key battle ground states, including as many as 15 rallies by the president.

'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.

When Clinton came a-calling

When Clinton came a-calling

Rediff.com5 Nov 2010

In his memoir, My Life, Clinton writes of the visit as being crucial since 'we had wasted too much time since the end of the Cold War, when India had aligned itself with the Soviet Union principally as a counterweight to China.'

PM's White House dinner was a mix hard power and soft

PM's White House dinner was a mix hard power and soft

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

The governmental/administration names on both sides of the table are no-brainers that requite little elaboration. It is on the political side that Obama sprang a few surprises.

Power, politics dazzle Obama's state dinner

Power, politics dazzle Obama's state dinner

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

Scores of Indian American politicians, administration officials, media personalities and activists were among the 320 guests at the first state dinner of the Barack Obama presidency in honour of Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh and Mrs Gurcharan Kaur

Trump got emotional after knowing story of Shah Jahan-Mumtaz: Tour guide

Trump got emotional after knowing story of Shah Jahan-Mumtaz: Tour guide

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

'Melania Trump asked about the mud-pack treatment and was amazed when she got to know the details of the process'

Indian among 6 honoured with global citizen award

Indian among 6 honoured with global citizen award

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Ruchira Gupta, journalist, activist and policymaker, has for the past 25 years worked relentlessly for women's and girl's rights -- especially the ending of their sex trafficking

A chance meeting with Clinton changed her life

A chance meeting with Clinton changed her life

Rediff.com3 Mar 2010

Former United States President Bill Clinton always waved and said hello to Shobha Vanchiswar when he walked through her neighbourhood in Chappaqua, New York, as part of his daily exercise routine.One day in the fall of 2007, Vanchiswar got the nerve to strike up a conversation with him. She had heard Clinton talking on television about his foundation. "He was talking in a way that made sense to me," Vanchiswar said.

Zardari seeks resumption of Indo-Pak dialogue

Zardari seeks resumption of Indo-Pak dialogue

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Seeking resumption of the composite dialogue process with India, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has said such a move is in the best interest of the region.

I just cracked, says Clinton on affair with Monica

I just cracked, says Clinton on affair with Monica

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Opening up about his affair with White House intern Monica Lewinsky, former United States President Bill Clinton has said that he felt sorry for himself, and he had 'cracked' under pressure during that period. The former US President said he had cracked under the pressure of personal and political setbacks, including the death of his mother and the loss of Congress to the Republicans in 1994.Clinton was at first reluctant to talk about the Lewinsky affair.

Obama not yet invited to 'Wedding of the Decade'

Obama not yet invited to 'Wedding of the Decade'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2010

With just two days to go for Chelsea Clinton's marriage, United States President Barack Obama is yet to receive an invitation to the 'Wedding of the Decade' and may have to learn 'gate-crashing' skills if he wants to make it to the big ticket event in Washington, DC.

'Narasimha Rao wanted no-nuke deal with Pakistan'

'Narasimha Rao wanted no-nuke deal with Pakistan'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Three years before Pokhran II nuclear tests in 1998, India was interested in negotiations with Pakistan on elimination of atomic weapons from the subcontinent and was receptive to United States' mediation in this regard, an influential American Senator claimed on Friday.

Clinton calls on Dr Singh

Clinton calls on Dr Singh

Rediff.com19 Feb 2006

Singh hosted a lunch in honour of Clinton, who is in New Delhi on a private visit.

Changing room visitor Clinton praises US spirit

Changing room visitor Clinton praises US spirit

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

Former President Bill Clinton got to his feet to celebrate his team's last-gasp goal against Algeria at the World Cup on Wednesday and gave the players a speech about the American spirit afterwards.

Obama tight-lipped about Clinton's N Korea visit

Obama tight-lipped about Clinton's N Korea visit

Rediff.com6 Aug 2009

Amid talks that former President Bill Clinton's successful visit to North Korea might open up a new door of engagement with the United States, President Barack Obama has said it was just a humanitarian mission to seek the freedom of the two jailed American reporters from the Communist nation. Led by Obama himself, the White House and the State Department including Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, had a tough time in responding to various questions.

Trump promises new, fair trade policy for US

Trump promises new, fair trade policy for US

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Donald Trump said he will never sign any trade agreement that hurts US workers, or diminishes its freedom and independence.

Clinton publicly sworn in as US Secretary of State

Clinton publicly sworn in as US Secretary of State

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Hillary Clinton was publicly sworn in as United States Secretary of State by Vice President Joe Biden at a ceremony held at Foggy Bottom. Hillary's husband and former US President Bill Clinton and her daughter Chelsea were also present at the ceremonial swearing-in ceremony on Monday, which included several former Secretaries of States and Congressional leaders. She is the 67th Secretary of State. Hillary replaces Condoleezza Rice of the previous Bush administration.

We don't need third party intervention,says Pranab

We don't need third party intervention,says Pranab

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

In a clear indication that it is against the appointment of an American special envoy for the sub-continent, India said on Tuesday that there was a bilateral mechanism to improve Indo-Pakistan ties and third party intervention would not make any difference.Asked about US media reports that the incoming Obama administration may appoint former President Bill Clinton or some other person as special envoy, Pranab Mukherjee said that such news reports were speculative.

Sanford scandal to hurt Haley's bid for governor

Sanford scandal to hurt Haley's bid for governor

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

The latest GOP sex scandal, however, has more immediate resonance for the Indian American community. South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is among the biggest backers of Namrata 'Nikki' Randhawa Haley, the three-term Representative from Lexington who recently announced her intention to contest for Governor at the end of Sanford's term.

Obama not facing higher threat than Bush, Clinton

Obama not facing higher threat than Bush, Clinton

Rediff.com4 Dec 2009

US President Barack Obama faces the same level of threat as that of his two predecessors, George W Bush and Bill Clinton, and not any higher, a senior Secret Service official has said.

Obama considering appointing envoy to India

Obama considering appointing envoy to India

Rediff.com23 Dec 2008

A transition official has confirmed that Obama's foreign policy advisers are discussing the possibility of appointing a special envoy to India, the New York Times said. But the paper quoted another transition official as dismising as "speculation" reports that former President Bill Clinton was being considered for appointment as a special envoy to deal with the Kashmir issue.

Trump ends two-decade long tradition of celebrating Eid at White House

Trump ends two-decade long tradition of celebrating Eid at White House

Rediff.com26 Jun 2017

United States President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania released a statement on Saturday wishing "warm greetings" to those celebrating Eid al-Fitr.

A spoilsport in a time of genocide remembrance

A spoilsport in a time of genocide remembrance

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

'The response to savagery and mass injustice is never a persistent howl.' 'There will be, among the victims, those who choose to forget the scars, those who go on living, those who challenge the overall environment of sentimentality.' 'And the more effort you put into including these other voices, into assimilating these spoilsports, the more balanced your depiction of the tragedy in question will be,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Indian-origin paramedic on Time's list

Indian-origin paramedic on Time's list

Rediff.com1 May 2010

Rahul Singh is "honored and touched" that he is on the Time Magazine's 2010 list of 100 people who have significantly influenced the world in the 20th century.

Pak tolerating LeT despite ban, says ex-CIA man

Pak tolerating LeT despite ban, says ex-CIA man

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Bruce Riedel, now a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution who is being talked about as likely to be tapped for a senior position in an Obama Administration that deals with South Asia, said while the LeT's continuing relationship with the Pakistani intelligence services, the ISI, is much debated and the Pakistani authorities deny any such relationship, "The fact is that the organisation has been tolerated in Pakistan despite the 2002 ban."

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team for chief of staff, NSA, domestic policy advisor

Kamala Harris chooses all-women team for chief of staff, NSA, domestic policy advisor

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

United States Vice President-elect Kamala Harris has named her Chief of Staff, Domestic Policy Advisor and National Security Advisor -- an all-women team -- which she said has the experience to hit the ground from day one.

too much is being read into Obama's statements

too much is being read into Obama's statements

Rediff.com22 Nov 2008

Inderfurth, currently professor of international relations at George Washington University and, according to insiders, either the Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs in the next administration or the next United States ambassador to India, says too much is being read into Obama's recent remarks on Kashmir.

Clinton backs Ami Bera, calls him 'embodiment of American Dream'

Clinton backs Ami Bera, calls him 'embodiment of American Dream'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

Congressman Ami Bera's re-election bid has got a major boost with former US President Bill Clinton campaigning for him in the California seat where the Indian-American is locked in a tight contest.

We owe Trump an open mind and chance to lead: Hillary

We owe Trump an open mind and chance to lead: Hillary

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Hillary Clinton on Wednesday graciously accepted her defeat in the US Presidential election, saying she hopes Donald Trump will be a successful President for all Americans and that the "deeply divided" nation owes him "an open mind and the chance to lead."