French President Francois Hollande will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations next year.
What do you think of Michelle Obama's new hair-do? Tell us!
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.
Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month.
"This government will make the state -- the factory of the world. Products with 'Made in Uttar Pradesh' embossed on them will be made available throughout the world," said the vice president of the Congress.
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.
Conceding defeat, Republican challenger Mitt Romney on Tuesday wished United States President Barack Obama a successful second term in guiding the country through great challenges.
The 41st US president held his post from 1989 and 1993.
The actress spent a glamorous weekend in London.
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.
The camaraderie between two leaders was on full display when they meet at the White House.
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.
A collection of some of the best photos from around the world in the last 24 hours
Instead, 1,200 members of the public who are perceived by the couple to have made an impact within their community have been invited alongside guests with a close relationship to the couple.
Mariah Carey and Katy Perry vote for their favourite candidate!
As polling centres in the United States open on Tuesday morning to decide who will sit in the White House for the next four years, over one-third of the total number of voters have already exercised their franchise by using the provision of early voting. According to the latest figures complied by the US Election Project of the George Mason University, more than 30.5 million voters have already cast their ballots.
The White House on Wednesday released its annual collection of some of the most interesting photographs of President Barack Obama and his family.
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.
'The fatal mistake for the USSR was the invasion of Afghanistan.' 'Quite possibly the fatal mistake for the Chinese empire is the assault on Ladakh,' observes Rajeev Srinivasan.
Rediff.com takes a look at some of the most prominent politicians across the world as they get jiggy with it.
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.
Obama's strong intervention in favour of the 'Remain' camp of the debate attracted strong criticism from the 'Vote Leave' campaign, which accused him of being 'downright hypocritical'.
Modi had on Friday urged people to turn off lights at their homes for nine minutes at 9pm to display the country's collective resolve and solidarity to defeat the virus.
Combining affordable IT with native Indian ingenuity and entrepreneurship F C Kohli believed would enable Indian small businesses match anyone and thrive.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced her United States presidential bid, emerging as one of the top contenders for the Democratic Party nomination as she once again seeks to become America's first woman president.
Fourteen photos from events that defined the world in the week gone by.
India's first female photojournalist gave this interview to Rediff.com a year before she died.
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.
Joel Husk, a Trump supporter, was terminated for the controversial post saying Michelle Obama is 'fluent in ghetto'.
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.
Ahead of the G-20 summit in Osaka this week, Xi has reasserted China's role as a global player, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.
Carla Bruni and Hugh Jackman top Celebrity Hat Wearers list.
The actress celebrates he 40th birthday today!
Before the presence of the Clintons and the Bush couple was announced, Democrat Jimmy Carter was the only former US president to say he would attend Trump's inauguration.
US President Barack Obama left for Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
'Those 10 years in the IAF has made me what I am today.'
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