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The latest member of the $100 bn club!

The latest member of the $100 bn club!

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Its latest member is a Frenchman. Bernard Arnault's fortune is now estimated at $100.4 billion.

PIX: Preity Zinta, Sakshi Dhoni glam up IPL tie

PIX: Preity Zinta, Sakshi Dhoni glam up IPL tie

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

Sakshi Dhoni, undoubtedly the fist lady of Indian cricket, seems to have passed on her luck to husband's Chennai Super Kings.

US, China can solve all global problems together: Trump

US, China can solve all global problems together: Trump

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

I look forward to many years of success and friendship, working together to solve not only our problems, but world problems and problems of great danger and security, says President Trump in Beijing.

Violent protests engulf US, 40 cities under curfew; 4,000 arrested

Violent protests engulf US, 40 cities under curfew; 4,000 arrested

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Considered to be the worst ever civil unrest in the US in decades, the violent protests have engulfed at least 140 cities across America in the days following the death of Floyd, a 46-year-old man who was pinned to the ground in Minneapolis on Monday by a white police officer who kneeled on his neck as he gasped for breath.

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The spacecraft is the first to take the American astronauts to orbit from American soil in nearly a decade.

PHOTOS: Valerie Trierweiler in Mumbai after split with French president

PHOTOS: Valerie Trierweiler in Mumbai after split with French president

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

A day after splitting with French President Francois Hollande, Valerie Trierweiler arrived in Mumbai on Sunday.

Michelle Obama, 50 and fabulous

Michelle Obama, 50 and fabulous

Rediff.com16 Jan 2014

A look at the different hues of Michelle Obama

DON'T MISS: An inside tour of the White House

DON'T MISS: An inside tour of the White House

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

In what the Obama administration is describing an attempt to increase access to the White House, United States President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle have teamed up with Google to create a virtual 360-degree tour of the historic building's public rooms.

Michelle Obama honours acid attack victim Laxmi

Michelle Obama honours acid attack victim Laxmi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

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.

When a cuddly koala bear charmed PM Modi

When a cuddly koala bear charmed PM Modi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi got a delightful Australian welcome when he was charmed by a cuddly koala bear during a break at the G20 summit in Brisbane.

'I didn't feel I was with the President of America'

'I didn't feel I was with the President of America'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Nitin Singh, tourist guide, spent 75 minutes with Donald and Melania Trump at the Taj Mahal. 'They were very down to earth and listening to me intently as I told them the story of the Taj and the Mughals.'

Gone with the wind: 'Chill' Obama kite-surfs with Richard Branson

Gone with the wind: 'Chill' Obama kite-surfs with Richard Branson

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Obama and his wife Michelle are enjoying their new-found freedom holidaying in the British Virgin Islands with British billionaire Sir Richard Branson. Sir Richard posted an online blog showing pictures and video of the former president kitesurfing at his private island.

Reducing Indo-Pak tension key takeaway from G7: US

Reducing Indo-Pak tension key takeaway from G7: US

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Modi, flanked by Trump, on Monday categorically rejected any scope for third party mediation on Kashmir.

Remembering 9/11: US marks 14th anniversary of September 11 attacks

Remembering 9/11: US marks 14th anniversary of September 11 attacks

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

Fourteen years ago on September 11, terrorists hijacked four passenger planes and targeted the United States, killing 3,000 people in the attacks.

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.

What we learnt about Michelle Obama from her memoir

What we learnt about Michelle Obama from her memoir

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

From her thoughts on a black woman becoming First Lady to marital struggles with her husband Barack, Michelle Obama hasn't held back in her memoir, which is being praised as honest and telling, Becoming.

Obama quit smoking for wife. What did YOU give up?

Obama quit smoking for wife. What did YOU give up?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Obama quit smoking for Michelle. What did YOU give up?

PHOTOS: Trump meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

PHOTOS: Trump meets Pope Francis at the Vatican

Rediff.com24 May 2017

The two leader spoke privately for about 20 minutes.

Rewind: Best images in the last 48 hours

Rewind: Best images in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com26 May 2011

Presenting some of the most scintillating pictures from around the globe in the last 48 hours.

PHOTOS: Emotional Woods gets highest civilian honour

PHOTOS: Emotional Woods gets highest civilian honour

Rediff.com7 May 2019

Golf great accepts Medal of Freedom at White House from business partner and US President Donald Trump

PHOTOS: Meet North Korea's mystery woman

PHOTOS: Meet North Korea's mystery woman

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Analysts say the disclosure of Kim Jong-un's marital status was aimed at sending the message that the 20-something Kim was mature and stable, someone people can relate to despite having only seven months of experience as leader following the death of his father in December.

'Proud' Michelle Obama congratulates Serena over successful 2015 season

'Proud' Michelle Obama congratulates Serena over successful 2015 season

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Italian Roberta Vinci crushed the world number one's hope of completing a calendar grand slam by reaching the women's singles US Open final for the first time in her career.

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

'Get your knee off our necks!': Americans remember Floyd

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Floyd's death has triggered nationwide violent protests with a section of the protesters resorting to looting and rioting across the country, leaving behind a trail of destruction.

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

In a first, Chinook, Apache to be part of R-Day flypast

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A model of Rafale jet will be showcased as part of the IAF's tableau. Models of LCA Tejas, Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), surface-to-air guided weapon Aakash missile and Astra missiles will also be part of the tableau.

Trade, defence, religious freedom to figure in Modi-Trump talks today

Trade, defence, religious freedom to figure in Modi-Trump talks today

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Tuesday's talks between Modi and Trump are likely to send across a clear message of growing congruence of interests between India and the US on major geopolitical developments in the region and beyond, particularly when China has been expanding its military and economic clout.

India 'hitting us very hard' on trade, will talk to Modi: Trump

India 'hitting us very hard' on trade, will talk to Modi: Trump

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

"I'm going to India next week and we're talking trade. They've been hitting us very hard for many, many years," Trump said at a 'Keep America Great' rally in Colorado on Thursday. Trump told thousands of his supporters that he "really likes" Prime Minister Modi and they would be talking business.

Obama wows Sharif with Pak memories: I can cook daal and keema

Obama wows Sharif with Pak memories: I can cook daal and keema

Rediff.com24 Oct 2013

Recalling his visit to Pakistan during college days in 1980s, Barack Obama on Wednesday told Nawaz Sharif that he knows how to cook daal and keema, taught by the mother of his Pakistani roommates.

Michelle Obama faces heckler, threatens to leave fundraiser

Michelle Obama faces heckler, threatens to leave fundraiser

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

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.

PHOTOS: Hey, world leaders are normal people too

PHOTOS: Hey, world leaders are normal people too

Rediff.com25 May 2016

We are out to remind the rest of you'll that they too are normal and from time to time do things we wouldn't normally see them doing.

Indra Nooyi inducted into Smithsonian portrait gallery

Indra Nooyi inducted into Smithsonian portrait gallery

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'To be an immigrant, a South Asian immigrant of colour, a woman to be included in the Portrait Gallery... it really says that we are the country where people look for the people who make a positive impact and celebrate them,' Nooyi, 64, told reporters during the portrait gallery induction ceremony on Sunday.

PICS: Designer Naeem Khan's first show in India

PICS: Designer Naeem Khan's first show in India

Rediff.com23 Mar 2013

Naeem Khan the famous New York-based designer ended Day Two of the Lakme Fashion Week with his sexy outfits.

Obamas launch foundation after leaving White House

Obamas launch foundation after leaving White House

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

'Hi everybody! Back to the original handle. Is this thing still on? Michelle and I are off on a quick vacation, then we'll get back to work,' Obama tweeted.

Are oversized sleeves back in vogue?

Are oversized sleeves back in vogue?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Everyone seems to be a fan of statement sleeves.

SRK on Delhi braveheart: No one should lose their life

SRK on Delhi braveheart: No one should lose their life

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

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.

US Women of Courage award for Delhi gang rape victim

US Women of Courage award for Delhi gang rape victim

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

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.

In PHOTOS: When political drama unfolded at the Oscars

In PHOTOS: When political drama unfolded at the Oscars

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

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.

Rewind: Best images in the last 48 hours

Rewind: Best images in the last 48 hours

Rediff.com4 May 2011

Presenting some of the most scintillating pictures from around the globe in the last 48 hours.

IMAGES: Michelle Obama's candid moments with the Mandelas

IMAGES: Michelle Obama's candid moments with the Mandelas

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

A surprise visit to world icon Nelson Mandela at his home and advice for 75 young African leaders at the Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg were the highlights of the first day of a three-day visit to South Africa by United States First Lady Michelle Obama.

Ella Fitzgerald commemorated with a Google doodle

Ella Fitzgerald commemorated with a Google doodle

Rediff.com25 Apr 2013

The legendary jazz singer would have turned 96 today

Hillary Clinton heckled at a campaign rally

Hillary Clinton heckled at a campaign rally

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

A Republican lawmaker asked her questions about her husband former United States president Bill Clinton's alleged sexual impropriety.