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President Barack Obama folds his hands in a traditional Indian greeting before his ceremonial reception at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi January 25.
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President Barack Obama (C) places a wreath at the Mahatma Gandhi memorial at Rajghat in New Delhi January 25.
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Abandoned as a child bride, wife of India’s prime minister hopes he calls
NEW DELHI — She’s waiting for him, as she has been all her life. But when Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi dined with Barack and Michelle Obama at a glittering banquet Sunday night, his wife wasn’t...
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Obama attends India’s elaborate Republic Day parade
President Obama attended India’s Republic Day parade Monday, a stunning display of military might, lavish floats, dance performances, and daredevilish feats on motorcycles. Obama attended as a special...
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Obama ends day of Indian pageantry with $4 billion pledge
U.S. President Barack Obama ended a landmark day in India on Monday with a pledge of $4 billion in investments and loans, seeking to release what he called the “untapped potential” of a business and...
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‘Common Man’ cartoonist RK Laxman dead at 93
Legendary cartoonist R.K. Laxman, creator of the iconic “The Common Man”, died in a private hospital here Monday evening after a brief illness, his son said. He was 94.Laxman, brother of late English...
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When Modi met Obama, his name was all over – his suit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave U.S. first lady Michelle Obama stiff fashion competition at the weekend, turning out in a dark pinstripe suit embroidered with his own name – repeatedly. The saffron...
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India honours Bill Gates with civilian award
India conferred one of its highest civilian awards on billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates and his wife Melinda for their work to improve health in developing countries. The...
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“Dolly Ki Doli” is a breezy watch
The best thing about Abhishek Dogra’s new film “Dolly ki Doli” is that it is all of 100 minutes long. Whatever flaws the script might have, whatever acting that goes haywire, goes by in such a flash...
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Women’s power, pomp, Obama at R-Day parade
If the annual Republic Day parade is known for its pomp and splendour, the 66th edition will remain etched in the memory for two other factors – the women’s power showcased during the two-hour event...
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Amitabh, Dilip Kumar Conferred Padma Vibhushan
– MUMBAI Legendary actor Dilip Kumar and megastar Amitabh Bachchan were Sunday named for the Padma Vibhushan honour on the eve of 66th Republic Day Saturday. They have been announced as the recipients...
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Bollywood celebs salute R-Day parade, feel proud
On the country’s 66th Republic Day Monday, a host of film celebrities not just recounted their memories of watching the annual parade but also tuned into the colourful showcase of India’s culture, and...
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In parting shot, Obama prods India on religious freedom
U.S. President Barack Obama weighed in on one of India’s most sensitive topics as he wound up a visit on Tuesday, making a plea for freedom of religion to be upheld in a country with a history of...
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President Barack Obama shakes hands with the crowd after delivering a speech at Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi January 27.
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How Modi dressed better than Michelle and other highlights of Obama’s India trip
President Obama’s second visit to India during his two terms in office was full of fun tidbits (did you know Prime Minister Narendra Modi survived a crocodile attack?), images of a blossoming...
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Nations will only succeed if women are successful, Obama tells India
U.S. President Barack Obama raised the issue of women’s rights as he ended a visit to India on Tuesday, saying that if countries wanted to develop effectively, they must educate and empower their...
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India’s lone male tenor wants to ‘Indianise’ opera
Opera singer Anando Mukerjee discovered his love for music while listening to crooner Al Martino’s Here In My Heart on state-run All India Radio when he was 13. Now, he is India’s only male tenor...
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Mr. President, the world’s worst air just took 6 hours off your life
NEW DELHI — President Barack Obama could lose roughly six hours from his expected lifespan after spending three days in India’s capital inhaling the world’s most toxic air. Air Force One descended...
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From Oscars to Sundance, Sharma and Revolori discuss India’s ‘Umrika’
In the midst of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, actors Suraj Sharma and Tony Revolori found themselves comparing notes on Hollywood’s awards season, both having made their breakout in...
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it’s surgery vs. obesity as growing urban population battles weight gains
NEW DELHI — These days, real estate developer Prateek Sawhney ignores junk mail from plus-size stores. Instead, he shows off his slim physique with designer duds while sporting around New Delhi in a...
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