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We will degrade and destroy Islamic State: Obama

We will degrade and destroy Islamic State: Obama

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Identifying Islamic State terrorists as uniquely brutal, United States President Barack Obama has announced that the country will lead a broad coalition to roll back the threat posed by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and his militia.

Even in victory, Bottas plays second fiddle to Hamilton

Even in victory, Bottas plays second fiddle to Hamilton

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Bottas said he was already looking forward to next season despite the fact there are still two races left on the current calendar.

'Indian Americans are professionals at creating problems for themselves''

'Indian Americans are professionals at creating problems for themselves''

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

When I knocked on doors (while campaigning), Indian Americans talked more about politics in India -- and I had to tell them this was about elections in New Jersey.

US formally exits Paris climate deal

US formally exits Paris climate deal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

President Trump originally announced his intention to withdraw from the agreement in 2017 and formally notified the United Nations last year. The US exited the pact after a mandatory year-long waiting period that ended on Wednesday.

How Pak could overcome its economic crisis

How Pak could overcome its economic crisis

Rediff.com31 Aug 2010

With its economy battered by the devastating floods, Pakistan must make peace with India and normalise its economic ties if it wants to overcome the crisis, a noted American scholar has said.

7 Obama speeches that made us go 'wow'

7 Obama speeches that made us go 'wow'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Few leaders have been more defined by their speeches as the current leader of the free world.

India's growth story is over

India's growth story is over

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

You can make all the speeches you want, you cannot argue against 39 straight months of slowing, observes Aakar Patel.

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

'There is a general shift in Chinese behaviour with the world'

'There is a general shift in Chinese behaviour with the world'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'You can see that in Chinese behaviour in the Yellow Sea, you can see it in their behaviour towards Taiwan, you can see it in their behaviour towards Hong Kong, you can see it on our border as well.'

Goldie Hawn is a real sweetheart

Goldie Hawn is a real sweetheart

Rediff.com2 Jul 2010

The actress, who reportedly describes herself as Jewish-Buddhist, recently was in the news in the UK for her alternative teaching methods, when it was reported she'd been talking to the Tories about introducing the techniques into British schools.

Coming in summer: Rahman's Jai Ho World Tour

Coming in summer: Rahman's Jai Ho World Tour

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

The Oscar and Grammy award winning musician is performing live in a dozen countries.

The Rs 16-crore Bugatti Veyron arrives in India

The Rs 16-crore Bugatti Veyron arrives in India

Rediff.com28 Oct 2010

India is seen as an emerging market for luxury cars.

China, Russia, N Korea, Iran a threat to US:Report

China, Russia, N Korea, Iran a threat to US:Report

Rediff.com16 Sep 2009

Besides violent extremist groups like Al Qaeda, America's top intelligence agency has identified North Korea, Iran, China and Russia as countries which have the ability to challenge United States' interests in traditional and emerging ways.The 2009 National Intelligence Strategy, released on Tuesday, by the director of National Intelligence, said that Iran poses an array of challenges to US security objectives in the Middle East and beyond.

'It was a vision document, not a Budget'

'It was a vision document, not a Budget'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'Part A of the Budget was like it was written by somebody from the 21st century and Part B was written by somebody from the 19th century.'

Oscar nominations: Snubs and surprises

Oscar nominations: Snubs and surprises

Rediff.com27 Jan 2011

This year's list has a number of them.

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.

US jobs will not go to India, China: Obama

US jobs will not go to India, China: Obama

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

US President Barack Obama has said that America had returned to robust competitiveness and the danger of jobs and industries fleeing to countries like China, India or Germany was over.

Trump terminates relationship with WHO

Trump terminates relationship with WHO

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Trump also announced that the US will end special treatment of Hong Kong in response to Chinese imposition of new controls.

Has Modi broken away from Trump and Trumpism?

Has Modi broken away from Trump and Trumpism?

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

It is entirely conceivable that Modi began realising at some point that it will be a liability for India if he is seen as Trump's fellow traveller, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Costly gold spurs diamond demand

Costly gold spurs diamond demand

Rediff.com24 Dec 2009

Diamonds offer higher returns in terms of investment compared to gold contrary to general perception, GIA said.

Holes is fun

Holes is fun

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

Indians keen on advanced mobile services: KPMG

Indians keen on advanced mobile services: KPMG

Rediff.com4 Jun 2009

Indians are more willing to experiment with value-added services, including chatting, video gaming and watching live TV on mobile phones, as compared to their global counterparts, KPMG says.

US to pull out troops from Syria

US to pull out troops from Syria

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The Wall Street Journal described it as a abrupt decision by the Trump Administration.

Marco Rubio exits US presidential race after Florida rout

Marco Rubio exits US presidential race after Florida rout

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

American senator Marco Rubio has dropped out of the presidential race after suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of Republican front runner Donald Trump in his home state of Florida.

'What Rahul Gandhi says today, PM Modi does tomorrow'

'What Rahul Gandhi says today, PM Modi does tomorrow'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

'We are only amplifying the voice of scientists and experts. We are gathering information by talking to experts and are sharing it. If the government chooses to ignore that, what can we do?'

ISIS wants to nuke US with Pakistani dirty bomb

ISIS wants to nuke US with Pakistani dirty bomb

Rediff.com24 May 2015

There is an "infinitely" greater chance of the cash-rich Islamic State smuggling its first nuclear weapon from Pakistan to attack the United States within a year, according to the latest edition of the dreaded group's propaganda magazine.

What Biden's Quad summit means for India

What Biden's Quad summit means for India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The US has been, historically, a sleeping partner in India-China relations. Today, any attempt by the Modi government to make a bilateral move to improve relations with Beijing could upset Biden's apple cart, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US vetoes United Nations resolution on Jerusalem

US vetoes United Nations resolution on Jerusalem

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

"The US will not be told by any country where we can put our embassy... Today, for the simple act of deciding where to put our embassy, the United States was forced to defend its sovereignty. The record will reflect that we did so proudly," said the US ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley.

Apple clocks double-digit revenue growth in India

Apple clocks double-digit revenue growth in India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

Analysts tracking Apple said the India results were glimpses of what the company could achieve in emerging markets with a right pricing strategy for its products and local manufacturing.

'We wanted to create a little India'

'We wanted to create a little India'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2009

The new-look, $10 million Minneapolis Hindu Temple is a labour of love and faith, discovers Arthur J Pais

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Rediff.com2 May 2018

He noted that the infrastructure in India has come 'quite a ways' since Apple began to put a lot of energy in the Indian market 'because of their leadership and so forth.'

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Why can't we create a Big Bang Theory?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'Where are the funny writers on Indian television and OTT platforms?' 'Where are the sitcoms?' asks Vanita Kohli Khandekar.

Trump taps 'Mad Dog' Mattis to be Defence Secretary

Trump taps 'Mad Dog' Mattis to be Defence Secretary

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

United States President-elect Donald Trump has formally nominated James Mattis, a retired 4-star Marine Corps general who has long voiced concerns about the threat posed by Iran, as the Defence Secretary to replace Ashton Carter.

When Trump wanted to play matchmaker for PM Modi

When Trump wanted to play matchmaker for PM Modi

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

The report in Politico also spoke about Trump's lack of familiarity with South Asia.

Michelle Obama's Indian shopping list!

Michelle Obama's Indian shopping list!

Rediff.com29 Oct 2010

Mrs O, if you're listening, we've saved you the trouble of compiling a shopping list. Here's what you simply have to take home with you when you visit our lovely country!

Lehman@10: How the crisis unfolded

Lehman@10: How the crisis unfolded

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

The US market regulator Securities and Exchange Commission was doing what it could to stem the flow. It temporarily prohibited naked short-selling in the securities of major financial players including Freddie Mac and its sister firm Fannie Mae in July. But this didn't really help. It was only after global central banks pumped in unprecedented liquidity into global markets, that the storm was finally calmed.

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Colonel Raja Chari Is Ready for Space

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

On Sunday morning Eastern US time, four astronauts will zoom into space on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Centre in Florida. Commanding the spaceflight is Raja Chari, a United States Air Force colonel.

Trump: Soleimani contributed to terror plots in UK, India

Trump: Soleimani contributed to terror plots in UK, India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Gen Soleimani was killed in a US airstrike on Friday. Trump alleged that Soleimani has been perpetrating acts of terror to destabilise the Middle East for the last 20 yrs.

US Navy veteran who killed Srinivas Kuchibhotla gets 3 life sentences

US Navy veteran who killed Srinivas Kuchibhotla gets 3 life sentences

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Earlier this year, he pleaded guilty in federal court to hate crime and firearm offenses arising out of the shooting.

What we need for India to become truly great

What we need for India to become truly great

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Unless Indians learn to speak freely and fearlessly, 'true greatness will elude this nation, no matter how brilliant the individual at the helm may be,' says Aakar Patel.