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Mahatma Carter

Mahatma Carter

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

Carter was in politics, but not a politician, certainly not a transactional politician, points out Shreekant Sambrani.

What Oncologists Should Tell You, But Seldom Do

What Oncologists Should Tell You, But Seldom Do

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Dear patients and caregivers, be forewarned. The disease is deadly in the truest sense. Only the mildest forms seem to be curable, and those too, if detected earlier, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Kennedy collapses during Obama's luncheon

Kennedy collapses during Obama's luncheon

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

According to the CNN, Senator Kennedy collapsed at the inauguration luncheon. However, channel did not give any details leading to the collapse of the veteran Democratic leader from Massachusetts.

Americans are angry, I am frustrated: Obama

Americans are angry, I am frustrated: Obama

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

A day after completing a year in the White House, President Barack Obama feels that he has neglected his direct connect with the American people who he says are 'angry and frustrated'. "I'm frustrated, too. I'm frustrated by the fact that over the last decade, we've not seen the kind of progress for middle class families that are needed. That's what I promised to deliver in the campaign," he said.But the American President said he was now more optimistic about the future.

Six-year old placed on American no- fly list!

Six-year old placed on American no- fly list!

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

What happened to six-year old Indian American girl Alyssa Thomas, happened to late Senator Edward Kennedy a few times, when he was stopped at airports because his name was seen on a no-fly list. When the family tried to clear up the issue with Homeland Security, they received a letter notifying them that it could not be changed.

'Kennedy not unsung hero of nuke deal'

'Kennedy not unsung hero of nuke deal'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

An Indian-American Republican leader has questioned the characterisation of Senator Edward Kennedy, who died last week, as an "unsung hero" of the Indo-US civilian nuclear deal.

US Primaries: Hillary surges ahead of Obama

US Primaries: Hillary surges ahead of Obama

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Even though Hillary won fewer states as compared to Obama, she retains more number of delegates, who would ensure her nomination in the Democratic National Convention. She has 668 candidates as compared to Obama's 653.

Republicans may oppose new immigration Bill

Republicans may oppose new immigration Bill

Rediff.com13 May 2005

A new immigration Bill 'almost certainly' faces opposition from Republicans in the US Senate who say that allowing citizenship to illegal aliens would be another form of amnesty that will only increase illegal immigration, a report said on Friday.

No case for war against Iraq: Senator Kennedy

No case for war against Iraq: Senator Kennedy

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

He says the entire plan was hatched to help the Republicans gain politically.

Chinese New Year predictions for you!

Chinese New Year predictions for you!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

On the occasion of Chinese New Year, we bring you a look at what 2015, the Year of the Sheep has in store for you!