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'World will look as diverse as Ontario soon'

Ontario's Citizenship and Immigration Minister Dr Eric Hoskins discusses his government's commitment to embracing diversity with Ajit Jain The World Health Organisation describes Toronto, Ontario's......

The most powerful women politicians in the world

Julia Gillard recently became Australia's first woman prime minister after she managed to oust Kevin Rudd, who was forced to step down as the ruling Labour Party's leader at a ballot meeting.......

'It's important to defy terrorism'

A Chuck Norris-look-alike, an immigrant labourer and a Man-U fan have just this one thing to say on the first anniversary of 26/11: It's important to defy terrorism. Ravi Verma is 35 years old. He......

'What does it mean to be an immigrant?'

Who your mother is makes a big difference to the way the world looks at you. Kiran Desai, who was born to author Anita Desai 34 years ago, knows the feeling. What she chose to do in life would,......

Sam Kannappan on interlinking India's rivers

Sockalingam 'Sam' Kannappan, a first generation immigrant from Nattarasankotti in Tamil Nadu, moved to the United States in 1968. Registered as a professional engineer in Texas and with a 25-year......

'Jugaad has hurt India a lot'

The world is witnessing something extraordinary: Innovations are happening first in the poor countries and then they are migrating to advanced nations, says one of the world's most influential......

China to frame its 1st immigration law soon

China has kick-started a key process to frame its first immigration law to better manage immigrants as the world's fastest economy seeks to attract more foreigners to boost its development. Experts......

Immigration vs Recession Slideshow

Editor's Note: This story is the first in an occasional series examining the role of immigration amid economic recession. As unemployment rises and the economy sinks further into recession, an......

Is this the end of globalisation?

The world has seen several phases of globalisation, starting with the first migration of homo sapiens from Africa some 70,000 years ago. The last bout of globalisation began in 1870, when there was......

Solve this case, win Rs 25,000!

Rediff Business presents the TCS Smart Manager Case Contest # 31 along with The Smart Manager, India's first world class management magazine! So don your thinking caps, test your analytical skills......

When Salma Hayek was an illegal immigrant

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here! Salma Hayek has confessed that she entered the United States as an illegal immigrant. The Mexican actress talks......

Why we should support the Namesake

Last week, I saw Mira Nair's The Namesake-- for the third time! I first saw the film over Labor Day weekend at its world premiere at the Telluride Film Festival. Then, in November 2006, it opened......

Life Before Pi: The Brilliant Films Of Ang Lee

It did not come easy for Ang Lee.Today, the 58-year old Taiwan-born Oscar winning filmmaker, the man and the energy behind Life of Pi, is widely recognised as one of the leading directors in the......

'Sridevi has not lost her radiant luster'

Though Sridevi got a huge welcome from her fans at the world premiere of her comeback vehicle English Vinglish, the mainstream press at the Toronto International Film Festival gave the film a......

'In Pakistan, a woman's face is her greatest asset'

Here's a closer look at the Pakistani Oscar-winning film Saving Face, and it's director Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy.A story of survival and hope, the Oscar winning documentary for short subject, Saving......

Dhoni in Time's 100 most influential list

India cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who inspired the country to its first World Cup title in 28 years, found himself ranked above global football icon Lionel Messi and US President Barack......

Bobby Fischer detained in Japan

Former world chess champion Bobby Fischer was detained in Japan by immigration authorities for an apparent passport violation on Tuesday. Officials said he would be deported to the United......

Controversy a constant companion for Tomics

Control-freak and parasite or loving father determined to help his son make the most of a rare tennis talent -- John Tomic does not so much divide opinion in Australia as split it into 'Bernard......

'Tyson gets Australia visa for speaking event'

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has been granted a visa to enter Australia for a series of motivational talks next month, organisers said on Wednesday. "We are thrilled and are very......

Greek athlete withdrawn for racist tweet

Greek triple jumper Paraskevi Papachristou was withdrawn from the London Olympics on Wednesday after causing an uproar at home for a tweet slammed as racist, the Greek Olympics team said. "With so......

People speak for first world immigration

QNA

Q. what is so special about tomorrow??
Manvika: A. more

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Q. Logical question.Indians are treated as second class or even third class citizens in Muslim countries and even Europran countries.Rather all over the world they are treated below the local citizens in any country.Then what is the logic behind giving reservations to Muslims and Christians in India?How do you justify it?
Manvika: A. AND HOW DO INDIANS TREAT AFRICANS IN OUR MAINLAND?! Go 2 Appollo hospitals to find out! Well, speaking of treatments, we are complaining all the...... more

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Q. Indians attacked in australia and pakistan leaves our Govt., Opposition MP\'s and the common man worried. Then why dont they take action against those who terrorise Indians in Mumbai-or is it that North Indians, South Indians, people from Bihar or Bengal et al. are not Indians according to the Shiv Sena and MNS ?
HEMANT MEHTA: A. I feel the first two issues you have mentioned are separate and the third issue is something different in its own way and that which requires an...... more

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Q. Respond to this if you care for the students who are being attacked in Australia.!!!
Sumita Bhadrachaudhari: A. I donot know about the reasons....But Iread this letter in web:-siva I would not blame entire Australian community for the recent attacks, there...... more

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Q. How did the dollar get its sign ?
Yuvraj Babrah: A. Several people have suggested that the US symbol came from the use of a S stamped over the top of a U as a symbol for the United States. The theory...... more

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US senate panel approves immigration reform

Immigration reform that plans to legalize some 11 million undocumented immigrants in the US passed its first test as the Senate Judiciary Committee... ...

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Immigration bill clears first hurdle in US Senate

The bill passed through the key Senate committee only after lawmakers reached a deal on H-1B visa expansion plan. The bill (No 744) now goes to the... ...

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Techies to benefit from US immigration reform bill

The US measure to deal with the problem of more than 11 million illegal immigrants, including 2,60,000 Indians, has now moved to the Senate floor... ...

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GovDelivery Among ICIC and FORTUNE's Inner City 100 Winners

Annual Ranking Showcases the 100 Fastest-Growing Urban Businesses in America ST PAUL, Minn., May 22, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Initiative for a... ...

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US Airways Begins Seasonal Service to Shannon, Ireland

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