Laxmi, an acid attack victim and a standard-bearer for the movement to end acid attacks in India, was honoured in the United States on Tuesday with the prestigious International Women of Courage Award.
Former United States President Barack Obama has been free from the pressures of running the nation for two years now. However, while in office and even out of it, Obama has always enjoyed each moment. As he celebrates his 57th birthday (August 4), here are some of his lighter moments enjoying life.
Naeem Khan the famous New York-based designer ended Day Two of the Lakme Fashion Week with his sexy outfits.
United States President Barack Obama will travel to South Africa next week to pay respects to the memory of Nelson Mandela and to participate in memorial events, his spokesperson said on Friday.
The actor was reacting after the United States selected the 23-year-old Delhi gangrape victim for the prestigious International Women of Courage Award, for inspiring people to fight against gender-based violence.
The award to would be presented posthumously by First Lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of State John Kerry, on March 8, an official announcement said on Monday.
Politics has lent to the Academy Awards some of its most memorable and controversial moments, reports Politico. Here's a look at the political happenings at Dolby (Kodak) theatre in recent years.
We are inviting you, Dear Readers, to share your recipes of the dishes that were on Barack and Michelle Obama's plates.
Carl Paladino, a 70-year-old entrepreneur who ran for New York governor in 2010, writing on the website Artvoice, an alternative newspaper in Buffalo, described the three things that he would like to see happen in 2017.
What do you think of Michelle Obama's new hair-do? Tell us!
United States First Lady Michelle Obama threatened to leave a Democratic Party fund raising event after she was repeatedly interrupted during her speech by a protester, who demanded equality for gays and lesbians.
United States First Lady Michelle Obama has reportedly received a death threat from a police officer, who worked as a motorcycle escort for White House officials and visiting dignitaries. The Washington D C police are investigating a metro police officer for making alleged comments.
Simone Biles withdrew from the vault and uneven bar apparatus finals at the Tokyo Olympics on Saturday as the US gymnast continued to wrestle with mental health issues.
United States President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle and their two daughters Malia and Sasha have arrived at the White House from his home town of Chicago, a day after his historic re-election.
United States First Lady Michelle Obama has already cast her vote for the November 6 presidential election, using the "early voting" provisions of the country's electoral process. "What a great Monday this morning I voted for @BarackObama," Michelle tweeted on Monday night, hours after her twitter handle announced that the First Lady had cast her 2012 ballot.
The United States has cancelled the International Women of Courage Award to the Egyptian activist Samira Ibrahim after coming to know that she had in the past praised the 9/11 attack.
An Iranian news agency has digitally altered an image of US First Lady Michelle Obama announcing the Oscar in a bid to make her look more modest.
Dr Rajwant Singh, an influential Sikh American community leader, met President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama to personally thank them for their deep concern and unstinted support in the wake of the horrific massacre of Sikh worshippers on August 5 at a gurudwara at Oak Creek, Wisconsin by white supremacist and neo-Nazi Wade Michael Page.
At the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, former United States President Bill Clinton once again displayed his skills as an extraordinary orator when he took the stage to bat for President Barack Obama.
Congress party president Sonia Gandhi was on Wednesday ranked the sixth most powerful woman in the world, ahead of US First Lady Michelle Obama, by Forbes magazine in its list of 100 influential women, which was topped by German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
US First Lady Michelle Obama was carried by her nation's Olympic wrestler Elena Pirozhkova during a meet and greet with Team USA Olympic athletes competing in the 2012 Summer Olympic Games.
Mariah Carey and Katy Perry vote for their favourite candidate!
Rediff.com presents the list of the most powerful women in the world, as per the latest Forbes rankings.
Lt Brian Murphy was released from the hospital on Wednesday on the eve of the Oak Creek visit of US First Lady Michelle Obama.
While United States President Barack Obama and his Cabinet received mixed reviews in a new opinion poll, the first lady Michelle Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have scored high marks for their performance.
United States First Lady Michelle Obama played a little tennis with kids, displayed her football skills, handed out some hugs and posed for photos with strapping athletes as she formally began her stint leading the US Olympics delegation.
We recollect some moments of the US President's stay in India, the longest ever in a foreign country ever since he took over the top post.
The US President shared an affectionate hug with Dr Singh. Obama greeted the PM's wife Gursharan Kaur with a peck on her cheek. First Lady Michelle Obama did the same to Dr Singh and Kaur.
Rediff.com's Sumit Rajwade took photos of Air Force One taking off from the Mumbai airport.
At the University of Mumbai library, elegantly-attired United States First Lady Michelle Obama captivated a group of Mumbai children. After an hour spent dancing, singing, playing the tambourine, games and hopscotch with her, barefoot, these kids -- who are from deprived backgrounds (most of them do not have parents) and receive assistance in their education from non-governmental organisation Making A Difference -- had stars in their eyes.
Michelle Obama spent a little over 30 minutes with the victims and families.
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.
Harris, 51, whose mother was from Chennai and father from Jamaica, is one among the six Democratic leaders, whom The Washington Post said are the top contenders to bag the party's nomination for the 2020 presidential elections.
Trump is likely to dine at the iconic restaurant where a 'Trump platter' is likely to be laid out for him. It will be customised according to his taste.
US President Barack Obama has had a busy Monday -- from having being ceremonially welcomed at the Rashtrapati Bhawan to meeting leaders from across the spectrum. We recall his day in PHOTOS
A ceremonial reception was accorded to United States President Barack Obama at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in Delhi on Monday morning. At 9:45 am, Obama's cavalcade arrived on the red clay path outside the Rashtrapati Bhavan, flanked by horses. Obama and First Lady Michelle were welcomed warmly at the presidential palace forecourt by President Pratibha Patil and her husband Devisingh Patil.They were then greeted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his wife Gursharan Kaur.
Mani Bhavan, where Mahatma Gandhi stayed during his visits to Mumbai, has many stories to tell. The quaint building in Gamdevi, south Mumbai, had originally belonged to Gandhi's friend Revashankar Jagjeevan Jhaveri. From Mani Bhavan, Gandhi launched a number of crucial movements during the struggle for independence that later changed the course of India's history. Usha Thakker, the director of Mani Bhavan, escorted United States President Barack Obama.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan presented US President Barack Obama a coffee table book on the state and requested him to keep it in the White House museum.
US First Lady Michelle Obama would lead the US delegation to the opening ceremony of the Olympics in London this year, the White House announced.
The impromptu dance that First Lady Michelle Obama did at a school in Mumbai when she accompanied President Barack Obama on his India trip in 2010 was stage managed by the White House staff so as to send a positive image throughout the world, a new book has claimed.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Investor Information - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances