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Wed, Feb 18, 2015
Modi's controversial suit up for auction; money to go to Clean Ganga Mission

PM Modi's controversial monogrammed suit is up for auction.

Fri, Feb 6, 2015
The curious case of Modi-Obama nuclear 'breakthrough'

Weeks after 'breakthrough', substantial work is yet to be done

Wed, Feb 4, 2015
US won't use India to contain China: White House

'This is a US-India effort and it is not necessarily to counterweight anyone.'

What Obama achieved in India: The White House version

'With Prime Minister Modi's electoral victory, President Obama very quickly...

Obama didn't deliver parting shot to India: White House

'I don't believe that this was a parting shot by any means. This was simply...

Tue, Feb 3, 2015
Strategic Vision: Taking India to the East

India has moved beyond the traditional trappings of non-alignment

The power game needs nimble diplomacy

PM Modi seems to be gradually ending India's strategic ambiguity

A beginning of a new chapter... or is it?

'I could see it not having any impact whatsoever,' says Stephen P Cohen on...

Mon, Feb 2, 2015
China should not be threatened by good US-India ties: Obama

Obama says China shouldn't be threatened by good Indo-US ties.

Fri, Jan 30, 2015
'We have meekly surrendered to the US'

'The biggest lacuna in this agreement is it is called 'full civil nuclear...

Why this Obama image was nothing but a good photo-op

US president was unaware that the son of a manual labourer had to abandon...

Thu, Jan 29, 2015
'A new high between our nations'

'There is now a new paradigm and that is also somewhat begrudgingly...

Modi spoke to me in Gujarati: US Congressman

Ami Bera is on cloud nine after being part of Obama's visit to India.

Wed, Jan 28, 2015
Here's why Maharashtra CM missed the dinner with Obama

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, who missed a dinner date with...

After Obama's religious remarks, parties target Modi

The death sentence of Nithari serial killings case convict Surender Koli was...

President Obama, Davos and After

Union Minister of Finance Arun Jaitley's opined, in an article made public...

Cong to take on govt in Par on N-deal issue; to seek details

The Congress will take on the government in Parliament on the Indo-US...

Will perpetual Modi critics see the true picture?

'We are no longer striving for a strategic partnership. We have arrived at...

A country is known by the company it keeps

'Modi and Obama both had agendas that went beyond the nuclear deal. The...

After the Obama visit: India, the Swing State

'As in the Panchatantra tale of the cat and the monkeys, it is possible for...

Modi discovers the prose of governance

'Reviving the nuclear deal was crucial before the Obama visit... It was time...

Chinese media plays down significance of Obama's India visit

Playing down President Barack Obama's visit to India, official media in...

Here's what you missed Mrs Obama

Michelle expresses her disappointment at not being able to visit the Taj

Tue, Jan 27, 2015
Mann ki baat: Modi and Obama speak out from the heart

A special episode of the Prime Minister's radio broadcast Mann ki Baat...

Read: Prez Obama's address to the people of India at Siri Fort

Full transcript of President Obama's speech at the Siri Fort Auditorium in...

What Obama told Congress party delegation on Monday

The US president acknowledged that it was former prime minister Manmohan...

China sees red over Modi-Obama chemistry

The US wants to split Sino-India ties, says the Chinese media.

Dude, it takes guts to wear your name!

'Rarely do you come across a leader of a free world who meets another leader...

Thank you Modi & India, tweets Obama as he takes off

US President Barack Obama left for Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.

In final speech to India, Obama emphasises religious tolerance

"India will succeed if it's not splintered on religious lines."

When Nobel laureates Obama and Satyarthi met

US President Barack and wife Michelle met Nobel prize winner Kailash Satyarthi

Desi who designed this Michelle dress wants to style Modi

Would love to design for the PM, says designer Bibhu Mohapatra.

Hamid Ansari and a lament for patriotism

'Patriotism is like love: When it has to be enforced, it isn't real.' 'And...

PHOTOS: Mrs O's desi style diary

Here's a look at Mrs Obama's style in photos

The dragon's fire at US-India clinch

'China might soon have to seriously consider whether it prefers an Indo-US...

Senorita, bade bade deshon mein... Top quotes from Obama's town hall speech

US president wows the 2,000 people at Siri Fort

Beyond the hugs, a solid India-US partnership

'This is the first time the US has formally recognised the threat India...

Obama visit: Good or bad for the Sensex?

After his previous visit, the Sensex crashed and it took four painful years...

Modi & Obama's back-room boys broke impasse on N-deal in London

The agreement was reached in intensive negotiations between contact groups...

Mon, Jan 26, 2015
Wouldn't drive bike after watching the BSF daredevils: Obama

US President Barack Obama in awe of BSF bikers at R-Day parade

CEOs from India, US discuss IPR, piracy issues

Issues related with intellectual property rights, including piracy of films...

Obama announces $4 billion investments, loans to India

US President Barack Obama on Monday announced investments and loans worth $4...

Obama pitches for "simplicity" in Indian regulations

US President Barack Obama said there is natural convergence between India...

When Obamas enjoyed tea at Rashtrapati Bhavan

PM Modi, President Pranab and the Obamas enjoyed high tea at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Taxation, IP impediments for US biz in India: Banga

Taxation and intellectual property rights issue are some basic starting...

What Sonia, Obama spoke about at their meet

Sonia Gandhi,Manmohan Singh and party leaders met Obama.

Modi-Obama jugalbandi to go on air on Tuesday

The joint radio address of PM Modi and Obama will be broadcast at 8 pm on...

For Obama, it was another day of bromance with Modi

It was another day of chats, bonhomie and handshakes for Obama

PHOTOS: When Modi, Sonia shared a toast

Sonia was all smiles as the PM appeared to be raising a toast.

China cautions US on India's inclusion in nuclear group

"Prudence and caution" needs to be exercised, warns China.

Was Obama chewing nicotine gum @ R-Day parade?

The US president was most likely chewing Nicorette, a nicotine gum.

22 years ago, before Barack, there was John Abraham

'It was a moment when I felt what power can get. Such a reception was beyond...

Breaking tradition, Chief Guest Obama arrives in 'Beast' for R-Day

The chief guest normally travels with the Indian president in his car.

The US-India roller coaster has, once again, reached its zenith

The new equation between 'Namo' and 'Barack' may well 'convert a good start...

Obama to meet Congress party leaders

US President Barack Obama will meet Congress party leaders

5 things to mull about Sunday's Summit

Modi and Obama surely put India-US ties in fast-forward mode. But 5 things...

Sun, Jan 25, 2015
PHOTOS: For Obamas, it was handshakes and smiles @ prez banquet

The who's who of the political and business world showed up for the state...

At Rashtrapati Bhavan, Obama raises a toast to Indo-US 'dosti'

Obama joked that he too wanted to wear a Modi kurta.

Honoured to be hosting you this time: Pranab to Obama

President Pranab Mukherjee said that the two countries were creating history...

Rogan josh, galauti kebabs for Obamas @ presidential banquet

The very best of Indian cuisine was served to the Obamas at the presidential...

Obama's visit will take economic ties to new high: India Inc

Decisions taken during the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US...

India, US ask Pak to bring 26/11 perpetrators to justice

PM Modi said that all countries should wipe out all terror havens.

US, India sign pact for developing 3 smart cities

India on Sunday signed three agreements with the US for developing smart...

Clean energy: US to place investment officer in India

To mobilise private capital in the clean energy sector, the US has agreed...

Pashmina shawl, tea set: Gifts from President to the Obamas

US First Lady Michelle Obama, known for her impeccable fashion sense, got a...

India, US to enhance engagement on IPR

India and the US on Sunday agreed to enhance their engagement on...

Obama for higher share for India in IMF, other institutions

US President Barack Obama on Sunday affirmed his commitment to enhancing...

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

This is the joint statement issued by the ministry of external affairs on...

Modi sleeps fewer hours than me, jokes Obama

Amid statements, Obama provided some humour through jokes.

India, US announce steps to promote clean energy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said a climate deal between the United States...

India, US seal landmark civil nuclear deal

India has a 'natural global partnership' with US, says PM.

India-US deepen cooperation, renew defence pact

India and the US renewed 10-year Defence Framework Agreement.

US keen to enhance trade with India: Obama

"We want to trade even more," US President Barack Obama said on Sunday as...

PHOTOS: Protecting POTUS

40,000 security personnel guard every nook and corner of New Delhi as US...

Chai pe charcha, hugs & more: Obama's day out in Delhi

Some of the best moments from Day 1 of US president's visit.

Mera pyar bhara namaskar: Top quotes from Obama-Modi presser

Obama and Modi address the media after their talks.

'We have to convert a good start into lasting progress'

Text of PM Narendra Modi's press statement after delegation level talks with...

PM Modi's buzz words: Cooperation, energy, partnership

United States President Barack Obama and Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a...

PM Modi serves up delicacies for Obama

A mix of vegetarian and non-vegetarian delicacies were served at the lunch...

'I wasn't nervous:' Wing Commander Pooja Thakur

'Parades and ceremonials are a part of our training and inculcated in us...

PHOTOS: India's goody bag for Obamas

A charkha for the president, Benarasi sarees for Michelle & more!

Over tea, Obama and Modi crack the nuclear deal

India and the United States on Sunday achieved a breakthrough in...

How Modi made Obama feel special

Prime Minister Narendra Modi went all out to make US President Obama feel...

'Obama visit is a signal to Indian, US biz to tap opportunities'

US President Barack Obama's India visit, marked by "high-end symbolism", is...

Obama, Modi to boost bilateral business ties

Trade and economic issues, including visa, totalisation pact and impediments...

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PM Modi's hug with US President Barack Obama was liked by Mark Zuckerberg on...

So what's our fashion forward PM wearing?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ups his style ante for the Obama visit.

Here's what Obama will do on Day 1 of India visit

Here's what lies ahead for Obama on Day 1 of his three-day visit:

Mrs O arrives wearing desi designer Bibhu Mohapatra's creation

Michelle was wore a knee-length dress with geometric prints and blue floral...

India woos US cos to start manufacturing in India

Offering lucrative incentives, Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on...

Hugs and smiles as Modi breaks protocol for Obama

Departing from protocol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday personally...

Modi-Obama will make for spectacular Republic Day show

'Modi and Obama are transformational leaders. There can't be a better...

Don't be fooled by the hug!

'A three generation US-Pakistan relationship is not likely to be snapped any...

The most crucial defence issue that Modi-Obama need to discuss

'Implementation of the US-India Defence Technology and Trade Initiative is...

'Obama, Modi can work to develop power initiative'

More than a dozen organisations, businesses and clean energy venture...

What Obama will say in his Siri Fort address

United States President Barack Obama, during his address at the Siri Fort...

US looms large in Modi's calculations: Experts

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has indicated that he wants to take India's...

'Obama and Modi can build on what Bush and Vajpayee began'

Ashley J Tellis, a leading authority on Indo-US relations, tells Archis...

'Obama's visit honours India's Constitution, military might'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Barack Obama will...

Sat, Jan 24, 2015
Unprecedented security for Obama visit

An unprecedented security arrangement, comprising Delhi Police and...