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No defence against the false patriot who peddles slogans

No defence against the false patriot who peddles slogans

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'The facts have become unimportant and useless.' 'What is important is the constantly shouting of patriotism even as one undermines the interests of the people.' 'And the abusing of rivals as being traitors,' says Aakar Patel.

NRI entrepreneur flays NYT over 'smear campaign'

NRI entrepreneur flays NYT over 'smear campaign'

Rediff.com28 May 2007

The CEO of infoUSA says the NYT article is a 'hatchet job' to embarrass Hillary Clinton and is motivated by the newspaper's support for Obama.

Why the US needs India

Why the US needs India

Rediff.com2 Jan 2006

Oral sex may lead to throat cancer

Oral sex may lead to throat cancer

Rediff.com10 May 2007

A new report suggests oral sex may not be as safe as most people think.

Trump's wife comes to his rescue, says he was egged on to make make lewd remarks

Trump's wife comes to his rescue, says he was egged on to make make lewd remarks

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

Melania Trump, wife of the Republican presidential candidate said that two were engaged in "boy talk, and he was led on, like egged on from the host to say dirty and bad stuff".

Alarm bells ring as Dubai buys 20% stake in Nasdaq

Alarm bells ring as Dubai buys 20% stake in Nasdaq

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

In another development, Carlyle Group of the District said it was selling a 7.5 per cent share of its general ownership to an investment group owned by the government of Abu Dhabi, which like Dubai is part of the oil-rich United Arab Emirates.

Haley to join private sector, hopefully make a lot of money: Trump

Haley to join private sector, hopefully make a lot of money: Trump

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The United States Ambassador to the United Nations, Nikki Haley, said that she is taking a break after more than a decade in public life.

Washington Post wins four Pulitzers

Washington Post wins four Pulitzers

Rediff.com18 Apr 2006

This year, there was no Pulitzer awarded for drama.

Trump under investigation for possible obstruction of justice: Report

Trump under investigation for possible obstruction of justice: Report

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Investigators have also been looking for any evidence of possible financial crimes by Trump associates.

Bush's approval rating nose-dives

Bush's approval rating nose-dives

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Fifty-two per cent said they 'strongly' disapprove of his job performance, the highest figure of his presidency and more than three times the 16 per cent who strongly approve.

'Musharraf's deal may be at the cost of US troops'

'Musharraf's deal may be at the cost of US troops'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2006

"The Pakistani strongman agreed to withdraw his army from the area and release prisoners in exchange for promises by militants not to attack the Pakistani army or set up a parallel government.

Man held for attempting to climb White House barrier

Man held for attempting to climb White House barrier

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

A man was arrested outside White House for attempting to scale a bicycle barrier at the main fence.

Science shows way to fat-free body

Science shows way to fat-free body

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

As always, scientists, it seems, are on top of this problem, and have discovered a biological switch by which stress promotes obesity, the Washington Post has reported

US lawmaker warns against F-16 sale to Pak

US lawmaker warns against F-16 sale to Pak

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

Pointing to The Washington Post piece on Monday about the dramatic expansion in Pakistan's nuclear weapons programme, Ackerman said the import of the story is "truly alarming" in the context of a pending sale by US of F-16 fighter-bombers.

Bush plans N-deal with Russia

Bush plans N-deal with Russia

Rediff.com8 Jul 2006

The deal, which would allow Russia to import and store spent nuclear fuel, is likely to face stiff opposition from Congress.

'It was a vote against the race card'

'It was a vote against the race card'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

S R Sidarth, who Senator George Allen called a 'macaca', recounts his experience.

Trump pushes for ban on rapid-fire gun 'bump stocks'

Trump pushes for ban on rapid-fire gun 'bump stocks'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The bump stock device turns semi-automatic rifles into fully automatic weapons capable of firing hundreds of rounds a minute.

Al Qaeda HQ in Pak: Report

Al Qaeda HQ in Pak: Report

Rediff.com3 Oct 2006

It was the first document to emerge from what the military described as a ''treasure trove'' of information when Zarqawi was killed, the newspaper reported.

A toothache can be deadly, if untreated

A toothache can be deadly, if untreated

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

By the time the 12-yr-old own aching tooth got any attention, the bacteria from the abscess had spread to his brain, doctors said.

WH welcomes Infy's decision to hire 10,000 Americans

WH welcomes Infy's decision to hire 10,000 Americans

Rediff.com3 May 2017

It said the decision was a result of the United States government's 'pro-growth economic agenda'.

Khan says Musharraf neck deep in proliferation

Khan says Musharraf neck deep in proliferation

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

The report is an embarrassment to the Bush Administration, which views Musharraf as its best bet in the region against terrorism and proliferation of WMD.

Key Trump aide quits as ex-wives allege abuse

Key Trump aide quits as ex-wives allege abuse

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Rob Porter's responsibility was mainly in the flow of paper that crossed Trump's desk, including the wave of executive orders and actions that Trump inked during the first months of his tenure.

Does India have a world view?

Does India have a world view?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2006

Trump tears up diplomacy; phone call with Taiwan could irk China

Trump tears up diplomacy; phone call with Taiwan could irk China

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Breaking decades of US diplomatic policy, President-elect Donald Trump spoke to Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and discussed various issues, a move which could infuriate China.

US divided about educational outsourcing

US divided about educational outsourcing

Rediff.com16 May 2006

If low-paid workers in China and India can sew your clothes, process your medical bills and answer your computer questions, why can't they teach your children, too?

Rumsfeld denies he was CIA leak source

Rumsfeld denies he was CIA leak source

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

Condolezza Rice and Dick Cheney have also not said that they were not Woodward's sources.

Last days of US tourist killed by Andaman tribe revealed

Last days of US tourist killed by Andaman tribe revealed

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

In excerpts from his journal, John Allen Chau, the American, reveals what it was like to meet the isolated tribe in the Andamans.

Indians in US have grown by 50 pc in 5 years

Indians in US have grown by 50 pc in 5 years

Rediff.com10 Oct 2006

The Washington region census figures showed 72 per cent Indians had a bachelor's degree or higher, and their median household income was more $75,000.

New info about A Q Khan-Iran n-nexus

New info about A Q Khan-Iran n-nexus

Rediff.com27 Feb 2005

US to tighten screening of air passengers

US to tighten screening of air passengers

Rediff.com12 Jan 2004

The new system will collect travelers' full name, residential address and telephone number, date of birth and travel itinerary.

Abdullah splits with Karzai

Abdullah splits with Karzai

Rediff.com29 Jul 2004

Afghan Foreign minister Abdullah Abdullah has decided to endorse Karzai's rival Yonus Qanooni in the October 9 election.

H-1B visa: Changes that Trump administration is planning

H-1B visa: Changes that Trump administration is planning

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

The changes if legalised would have a detrimental effect on the functioning of Indian tech companies in the US and also small and medium-sized contractual farms in the IT sector, which are mostly owned by Indian Americans.

Indo-Pak ties never been so good: Musharraf

Indo-Pak ties never been so good: Musharraf

Rediff.com29 Jan 2006

Observing that Indo-Pak relations have never been as good as now, President Pervez Musharraf has, however, said he was disappointed with the lack of forward movement on the resolution of Kashmir issue.

Jallianwala Bagh apology: Should we really care?

Jallianwala Bagh apology: Should we really care?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

I can't see what purpose can be served by an apology by a British government that cannot in any way be blamed for one sadistic man running amok 100 years ago, argues Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

Indo-Iran pipeline full of risks: PM

Indo-Iran pipeline full of risks: PM

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Observing that the proposed multi-billion dollar Indo-Iran gas pipeline via Pakistan is fraught with risks, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has said he did not know if any international consortium of bankers would underwrite the project.

US may stop funding Iraq reconstruction

US may stop funding Iraq reconstruction

Rediff.com3 Jan 2006

Nearly half the funds earmarked for reconstruction were diverted towards fighting rebels and preparing for the Saddam Hussein trial.

Farewell, India Abroad

Farewell, India Abroad

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Ambassador T P Sreenivasan salutes India Abroad, the leading Indian-American newspaper for half a century, which ceased publication on March 30.

Dangerous to be a journalist in today's world

Dangerous to be a journalist in today's world

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Journalists all over the world have been disappearing and some have never been heard again, says Narain D Batra.

Texas shooter at Prophet cartoon event had ISIS links

Texas shooter at Prophet cartoon event had ISIS links

Rediff.com5 May 2015

One of the two gunmen, who were shot dead by police after they opened fire outside an event centre hosting a controversial cartoon contest in the US state of Texas, was linked to the dreaded Islamic State terror outfit.