Aziz Haniffa In Washington, DC &Amp; George Joseph In New York

Stories by Aziz Haniffa In Washington, DC &Amp; George Joseph In New York

'It's for India to determine if it wants to join coalition to combat ISIL'

'It's for India to determine if it wants to join coalition to combat ISIL'

Rediff.com   27 Feb 2015

It is for the companies and the industry to ascertain where they want to run with the US-India civilian nuclear agreements reached by Washington and New Delhi, says United States Assistant Secretary of State Nisha Biswal. Aziz Haniffa reports for Rediff.com from Washington, DC

'I believe in Republican Party's principles of free enterprise and smaller government'

'I believe in Republican Party's principles of free enterprise and smaller government'

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2015

Indian American Raj Shah tells Aziz Haniffa about his plans as the GOP's research director.

'Work permits for H1-B spouses is a game-changer'

'Work permits for H1-B spouses is a game-changer'

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2015

Now, these spouses can be employed in the United States while on an H-4 visa. In many cases, these spouses will now begin working or starting their own companies

Employment bonanza announced for H-1B spouses

Employment bonanza announced for H-1B spouses

Rediff.com   25 Feb 2015

From May 26 onwards, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services will begin accepting applications for work visas from H-IB spouses, reports Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com.

Meet Rashad Hussain, Obama's point man for anti-terror outreach

Meet Rashad Hussain, Obama's point man for anti-terror outreach

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2015

The 36-year-old desi speaks impeccable Arabic and quotes freely from the Quran during his speeches, reports Aziz Haniffa.

5 Indian workers in US awarded 88 cr in labour trafficking case

5 Indian workers in US awarded 88 cr in labour trafficking case

Rediff.com   19 Feb 2015

Signal International, its network of recruiters and labour brokers are being sued for trafficking 500 Indian guest workers to the United States and forcing them to work under barbaric conditions. George Joseph reports for Rediff.com from New York

US: Cop who left aged Indian paralysed sacked, arrested

US: Cop who left aged Indian paralysed sacked, arrested

Rediff.com   13 Feb 2015

Officer Eric Parker was fired from his job for his use of force against a man who committed no crime, did not speak English and could not understand the police commands.

'There is no such thing as a pro-India policy'

'There is no such thing as a pro-India policy'

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2015

'Our policy is pro-Sri Lanka.' 'Burma is not the only girl on the beach in South Asia.''

Tharoor: 'I am not a villain'

Tharoor: 'I am not a villain'

Rediff.com   12 Feb 2015

'I do not require validation from a hostile media. My conscience is clear.'

'AAP's win will change Indian politics forever'

'AAP's win will change Indian politics forever'

Rediff.com   10 Feb 2015

'AAP as a party has failed and risen, but what matters is that we as alert citizens are able to create alternatives to traditional politics. This has to be the win of alternative politics over traditional politics.'

US won't use India to contain China: White House

US won't use India to contain China: White House

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2015

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

What Obama achieved in India: The White House version

What Obama achieved in India: The White House version

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2015

'With Prime Minister Modi's electoral victory, President Obama very quickly reached out, and we were off to the races.' 'We've seen two highly successful leader-level engagements in the past five months. We've really turned things towards a new beginning -- a new energy, a new momentum...'

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

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

Rediff.com   4 Feb 2015

'I don't believe that this was a parting shot by any means. This was simply the President speaking to what makes us great democratic nations.'

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

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

Rediff.com   3 Feb 2015

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

'It is refreshing to deal with Modi'

'It is refreshing to deal with Modi'

Rediff.com   2 Feb 2015

'Modi's investment in the relationship with Washington is the biggest deliverable of this visit. He means business and that's fantastic!'

Delhi cab rape victim sues Uber in California

Delhi cab rape victim sues Uber in California

Rediff.com   30 Jan 2015

The suit claims Uber sacrificed customer safety for the sake of profit and expansion.

'A new high between our nations'

'A new high between our nations'

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2015

'There is now a new paradigm and that is also somewhat begrudgingly recognised by China. They are not all that thrilled that we have come to all these agreements.'

Modi spoke to me in Gujarati: US Congressman

Modi spoke to me in Gujarati: US Congressman

Rediff.com   29 Jan 2015

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

22 years ago, before Barack, there was John Abraham

22 years ago, before Barack, there was John Abraham

Rediff.com   26 Jan 2015

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

Exclusive! Desi Congressman on traveling with Obama to India

Exclusive! Desi Congressman on traveling with Obama to India

Rediff.com   23 Jan 2015

'This is such a dynamic time for our entire community.' Ami Bera tells Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com what his selection means for desis in America.