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Bidens to host intimate dinner for Modi before 'hot ticket' state dinner

The Biden family is planning to host an intimate dinner for Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 21, a day before the much-in-demand state dinner at the White House, a senior administration......

White House Is Ready To Welcome Modi

As soon as you enter the White House you get a sense of the frenzied pace of preparation for Prime Minister Modi's visit, Rediff.com US Contributor Abhijit J Masih discovers on a visit to 1600,......

Explained: What happens on US state visit

A US state visit, an honour given to the closest friends and allies, involves about six months of meticulous planning by the White House and displays the best of American hospitality, according to......

Bidens host largest-ever Diwali reception at White House

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......

Melania Trump shows off White House Christmas decor

United States First Lady Melania Trump has officially decked the halls of the White House. This year, the theme is "The Spirit of America." The 2019 decorative approach features glittery patriotism......

TN govt powers Foxconn residence for 18K women

The Tamil Nadu government is set to unveil a housing initiative for 18,720 women employed by Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn, a key supplier to iPhone-maker Apple, this Saturday. Photograph: Quinn......

Oil spill: BP sets aside $20 bn for damage claims

Going beyond the federal cap of $75 million, oil major BP has agreed to set aside a whopping $20 billion to pay as damage claims for the worst environment disaster in the Gulf of Mexico, a move......

From hatchbacks to holidays, consumers ready to loosen purse strings

With Onam and Raksha Bandhan just around the corner, the festival season is ready to kick off in full swing. As people embrace the celebratory spirit, companies anticipate a surge in sales this......

'Whatever we do, we have to make an impact'

'Professors can teach even when they are 90 because they don't lose their skill with words. Go deeper and there's spirituality in it,' Dr Swati Piramal tells Pavan Lall. Illustrations: Dominic......

Pratip Chaudhuri: SBI's conscience keeper?

The first six months are usually a honeymoon period in a CEO's life. But Pratip Chaudhuri says his first six months as chairman of State Bank of India (SBI) were "terrible". We soon find out why,......

'We are telling the story of our tallest hero'

'The moment the Army approved the script, they told us that they will give their full support and asked us for our full dedication.' IMAGE: Meghna Gulzar's Sam Bahadur tells the life story of......

Maadhu: A love story without romance

Maadhu could be classified as a romantic film with no romance. Except for the dream sequences and songs, the lead pair share no chemistry. When the film ends on a tragic note, viewers will probably......

All about BCCI's new National Cricket Academy

IMAGE: The BCCI's Centre of Excellence features a total of three grounds and 86 pitches, including both indoor and outdoor areas. Photograph: ANI/X The Board of Control for Cricket in India on......

'Modi shouldn't have entered Indian dressing room'

'Would @narendramodi allow his supporters to come and console or congratulate him in his bedroom, dressing room or the toilet?' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi and Home Minister Amit A Shah......

Step Inside Sania Mirza's Luxurious Home

Sania Mirza's home whispers tales of love and memories... IMAGE: Sania Mirza's green-style living room. Sania Mirza opens the doors to her stunning home, offering a glimpse into the love and......

Wenger promises to 'dig out talent' in India

IMAGE: Currently in the country, Arsene Wenger committed to finding talent in India. Photograph: DANIEL LEAL/Pool via Reuters Legendary coach Arsene Wenger on Tuesday committed himself to......

Not like prison: Gymnasts content with COVID restrictions

'We are on the 14th floor and we aren’t allowed beyond the 14th floor, only going down for food' 'I think that the competition we take part in shows that the Olympic Games can and should be......

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