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Bharat Ratna for George Bush: Abhishek Singhvi

Bharat Ratna for George Bush: Abhishek Singhvi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2009

Singhvi was speaking at the Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry where the American ambassdor David Mulford, was presenting a more realistic picture of Indo-US relations.

George Bush says vote was fundamentally fair

George Bush says vote was "fundamentally fair"

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Bush, however, also said that outgoing President Donald Trump has the right to request recounts and pursue legal challenges, with any unresolved issues to be "properly adjudicated".

PHOTOS: George Bush returns to the White House

PHOTOS: George Bush returns to the White House

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

Former United States President George Bush returned to his former home, where he shared space with his successor Barack Obama, as his portrait and that of former First Lady Laura Bush was unveiled at the White House on Thursday.

Modi receives Kuwait's highest honour

Modi receives Kuwait's highest honour

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

Kuwait on Sunday conferred its highest honour -- 'The Order of Mubarak Al-Kabeer' -- on Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his role in strengthening the good relations between the two countries.

Konkona fights for George Bush!

Konkona fights for George Bush!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

Rohan Sippy's next production, The President is Coming, is based on the play of the same name and will star Konkana Sen Sharma and will be directed by debutant Kunaal Roy Kapur.

George Bush's daughter is engaged

George Bush's daughter is engaged

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Jenna Bush was engaged to Henry hager on August 15.

Spotted! Suresh with George Bush

Spotted! Suresh with George Bush

Rediff.com15 Dec 2006

A reader with George W Bush when the leader was campaigning for his first term.

Richard Gere backs George Bush

Richard Gere backs George Bush

Rediff.com27 Feb 2006

Exclusive! The George Bush Interview

Exclusive! The George Bush Interview

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

In an exclusive interview with rediff.com -- his first with any South Asian media organisation -- President Bush \n\nlauded India for being "an outstanding partner in the global war on terror."

George Bush legal counsel resigns

George Bush legal counsel resigns

Rediff.com26 Aug 2004

Benjamin L Ginsberg quit after his links with anti-Kerry groups were exposed.

George Bush and the Indian election

George Bush and the Indian election

Rediff.com15 Sep 2008

A picture, they say, is worth a 1,000 words. Come the general election and we may find that a certain picture is worth 2,000 words.

Sanjaya to dine with George Bush

Sanjaya to dine with George Bush

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

The 17-year-old who survived several rounds in the show despite numerous questions being raised about his singing prowess, has been invited to the glittery event by the People magazine.

George Bush is US president again

George Bush is US president again

Rediff.com4 Nov 2004

Kerry spoke to Bush over telephone to concede the election.

George Bush's shoe-thrower is running to be Iraq's president

George Bush's shoe-thrower is running to be Iraq's president

Rediff.com12 May 2018

The journalist, who shot to fame for hurling a shoe at the then US president, calling him a dog, wants to fight corruption and rebuild Iraq. Muntadhar al-Zaidi speaks to Subhash K Jha.

George Bush sets re-election ball rolling

George Bush sets re-election ball rolling

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

'We have not come all this way -- through tragedy and trial and war -- only to falter and leave our work unfinished,' the US president said in the State of the Union address.

George Bush defends legacy in final news conferenc

George Bush defends legacy in final news conferenc

Rediff.com13 Jan 2009

In his last formal news conference before demitting the White House on January 20 after a turbulent two-term presidency, Bush rejected critisism of his "war on terror" tactics and his policy on Iraq and on the economic crisis facing the nation.

Hinduja group chairman Srichand Parmanand Hinduja dies in London at 87

Hinduja group chairman Srichand Parmanand Hinduja dies in London at 87

Rediff.com17 May 2023

His business successes which started with the international distribution rights for the Bollywood blockbuster movie 'Sangam' in 1964 made him one of the richest in Britain but it was the Bofors scam that made Srichand Parmanand Hinduja famous, or rather infamous, back home. SP Hinduja, as he was known, died in London on Wednesday after a prolonged illness. He was 87, a family spokesperson said. Born in a business family in Karachi, British India, he and his two younger brothers were accused of receiving payments totalling Rs 64 crore in illegal commissions to help Swedish gunmaker AB Bofors secure an Indian government contract.

Bidens host largest-ever Diwali reception at White House

Bidens host largest-ever Diwali reception at White House

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

United States President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr Jill Biden on Monday hosted a Diwali reception at the White House in what they called the largest since the People's House started celebrating the festival during the George Bush administration.

NEVER seen before: Inside the White House bunker on 9/11

NEVER seen before: Inside the White House bunker on 9/11

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The United States National Archives has released never-before-seen photographs taken in the White House the day terrorists flew planes into the World Trade Centre that show how Dick Cheney and George Bush reacted as the horror unfolded.

Thousands in Houston march to pay tribute to George Floyd

Thousands in Houston march to pay tribute to George Floyd

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Chanting "hands up, don't shoot" and "no justice, no peace", the crowd, estimated to be over 60,000, along with 16 members of Floyd's family, some of whom flew down to Houston, marched about a mile from Discovery Green Park to City Hall under the scorching sun.

Farooq makes light of shoe incident in Srinagar

Farooq makes light of shoe incident in Srinagar

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Making light of Sunday's incident in Srinagar in which a shoe was flung towards his son, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Union Minister Farooq Abdullah on Monday said it was 'wonderful' that he has joined the elite club of former United States President George Bush, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and other leaders.

'Omar has joined elite club of Bush, Zardari'

'Omar has joined elite club of Bush, Zardari'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

Making light of Sunday's incident, in which a shoe was flung towards his son Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Union Minister Farooq Abdullah said it was "wonderful" that he has joined the elite club of former US President George Bush, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and other leaders.

Unlike Trump, Pence to attend Biden's inauguration: Reports

Unlike Trump, Pence to attend Biden's inauguration: Reports

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Biden said that he was glad Trump decided not to attend and that Pence is "welcome to come.'

Sunak Is Indian, But Sonia A Foreigner?

Sunak Is Indian, But Sonia A Foreigner?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

If the Indian son-in-law can become prime minister in another country, could the daughter-in-law have not become one here, especially considering that the Indian culture and tradition is for the bahu to live, think and act like her in-laws, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

A life in photos: George H W Bush

A life in photos: George H W Bush

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

With a rich political and personal legacy, George Herbert Walker Bush left no shortage of memorable photos from his time both in and out of office. Bush died at the age of 94. The 41st US president, congressman, Central Intelligence Agency director and oil tycoon was also father to the 43rd president -- George W Bush. The younger Bush in a statement remembered his father as "a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for." Delving into archives here are the US former president's most memorable days.

'Fai funnelled millions, but ISI hardly benefited'

'Fai funnelled millions, but ISI hardly benefited'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Pakistan's military and its power intelligence agency Inter-Services Intelligence funnelled $4 million over two decades to tilt America's Kashmir policy against India. But despite Kashmir American Council's executive director Ghulam Nabi Fai relentless efforts, he hardly influenced the Clinton, Bush or Obama administration, believes veteran diplomat Howard Schaffer.

Obama will have to cross major MINEFIELDS

Obama will have to cross major MINEFIELDS

Rediff.com9 Nov 2012

The lack of references to India during the presidential debates showed how inconsequential India is from the point of view of the economy as well as Asia-Pacific tensions, says B Raman

Obama's claim on drone strikes threatens to boomerang

Obama's claim on drone strikes threatens to boomerang

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

After having boasted that Obama personally orders the drone strikes, the government is now refusing even to confirm whether any documents on the subject exist, says B Raman.

Post-debate, Romney is very much in the fight

Post-debate, Romney is very much in the fight

Rediff.com4 Oct 2012

Mitt Romney came to the first debate with the image of a potential loser in the elections. He managed to have this perception of himself changed and left the debate with the image of a candidate who might repeat the challenges of Ronald Reagan to Jimmy Carter in 1980 and Bill Clinton to George Bush Sr in 1992, says B Raman

'Bush didn't act promptly on warnings before 9/11'

'Bush didn't act promptly on warnings before 9/11'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

Months before the 9/11 attacks, former US President George Bush had received multiple briefings by intelligence agencies warning of an "imminent" attack on US soil by Al Qaeda but he did not take prompt action that could have prevented the tragedy, an op-ed in the 'New York Times' said.

British peer who put bounty on Obama sacked

British peer who put bounty on Obama sacked

Rediff.com16 Apr 2012

The Pakistani Express Tribune said that Ahmed put up the bounty in retaliation of the US reward for the capture of LeT founder Hafiz Saeed.

Defeat, don't hate Obama: Jindal to Republicans

Defeat, don't hate Obama: Jindal to Republicans

Rediff.com18 Jun 2011

Bobby Jindal, the Indian American Governor of Louisiana, has advised Republicans to refrain from demonising Barack Obama, saying it was absolutely crucial to defeat the President but "foolish" to hate him.

Anupam Kher's takes a break with Mr Bhatti

Anupam Kher's takes a break with Mr Bhatti

Rediff.com8 May 2012

The actor plays lead role in the comedy thriller.

Did Musharraf-Bush agree on secret Osama op?

Did Musharraf-Bush agree on secret Osama op?

Rediff.com10 May 2011

In a secret deal struck a decade ago, the United States and Pakistan agreed that Washington will carry out a unilateral operation against Al Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden on Pakistani soil if he was found there following which Islamabad would vociferously protest the incursion, a media report said on Tuesday.

US will never wage war against Islam: Obama

US will never wage war against Islam: Obama

Rediff.com12 Sep 2011

Ten years after the United States launched its war against terrorism, in particular against the Al Qaeda and the Taliban, President Barack Obama has said that America was not and never would be at war with Islam or any other religion. "These past 10 years underscore the bonds between all Americans. We have not succumbed to suspicion and mistrust. After 9/11, President (George) Bush made clear what we reaffirm today: the United States will never wage war against Islam,"he said

US foils India's plans for new Seattle consulate

US foils India's plans for new Seattle consulate

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

India this week made operational its new consulate in Atlanta, the fifth in the US, but the original plan was to have a new consulate each in Atlanta and Seattle.

20-yr-old Saudi held for plotting attacks in US

20-yr-old Saudi held for plotting attacks in US

Rediff.com25 Feb 2011

According to the criminal complaint unsealed on Thursday, Aldawsari conducted research on potential terror targets in the US including hydroelectric dams, nuclear power plants and the Dallas address for former President Bush.

Egypt crisis: Petrol, diesel prices may rise more

Egypt crisis: Petrol, diesel prices may rise more

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

The winner of the 2001 Nobel Prize for Economics says recovery could be difficult if the crisis in Egypt spreads to the entire region.