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Review: Visaranai is chilling

Review: Visaranai is chilling

Rediff.com7 Feb 2016

Visaranai is a brutally honest film, feels S Saraswathi.

Demonetisation casts a grim shadow over India's exports

Demonetisation casts a grim shadow over India's exports

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Exporters believe the situation will also have a grave outcome for employment, with large numbers of casual laborers looking at no work, as well as downstream units facing a loss of work, reports Subhayan Chakraborty.

'South Asians voted overwhelmingly against Trump'

'South Asians voted overwhelmingly against Trump'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

'This election might be the most significant for the community and indicates the possibility of greater engagement.'

US hiring accelerates, jobless rate hits six-year low

US hiring accelerates, jobless rate hits six-year low

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

The decline bolstered bets that the Federal Reserve will hike interest rates in mid-2015

7 recession-proof jobs for 2021

7 recession-proof jobs for 2021

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

If you are an expert in programming languages, statistics and algebra, then a career in AI and ML is worth a shot in 2021.

US hiring points economy growing modestly

US hiring points economy growing modestly

Rediff.com7 Jun 2013

US employers stepped up hiring in May in a show of economic resilience that suggests the Federal Reserve could begin to scale back the amount of cash it is pumping into the banking system later this year.

Lawsuit filed against Trump's new H-1B visa rules

Lawsuit filed against Trump's new H-1B visa rules

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Several individuals and organisations, including the US Chambers of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's recent rules related to the H-1B visa, terming them "arbitrary" and "haphazard" regulations that will undermine high skilled immigration into America. Early this month, the Trump administration announced new restrictions on H-1B non-immigrant visa programme which it said is aimed at protecting American workers, restoring integrity and to better guarantee that H-1B petitions are approved only for qualified beneficiaries and petitioners, a move which is likely to affect thousands of Indian IT professionals.

Google doodle celebrates Virgina Woolf's b'day

Google doodle celebrates Virgina Woolf's b'day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2018

Virginia Woolf was one of the foremost modernists of the twentieth century.

Apple to return some Mac production to US in 2013

Apple to return some Mac production to US in 2013

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Apple makes the majority of its products, from Macs to the iPhone and iPad, in China, the world's factory floor for electronics.

US announces grant of $500k to NGO to promote religious freedom in India

US announces grant of $500k to NGO to promote religious freedom in India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The funding comes after a 2016 report found an increase in violent incidents by cow vigilantes mostly against Muslims in India and authorities often 'failed' to prosecute them.

This fashion show is breaking barriers

This fashion show is breaking barriers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Chromat's colourful show was all about inclusivity and sustainability in fashion.

Uranium sale to India may take 1-2 years: Aus PM

Uranium sale to India may take 1-2 years: Aus PM

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Defending her move to start talks on supplying uranium to India, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has said the ruling Labor's previous stance against the sale was becoming an obstacle in ties, but made it clear that a safeguard agreement is likely to take one or two years.

What makes these nations attractive for business?

What makes these nations attractive for business?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

To maintain a strong and mature economic growth, countries around the globe are focusing on attracting foreign investments. For this, many nations are working on developing easy policies and laws for foreign investors.

Lawsuit filed in US over short-duration H-1B visas

Lawsuit filed in US over short-duration H-1B visas

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

ITServe's lawsuit against the USCIS alleges that the agency has no authority to misinterpret the existing regulations and shorten the approval durations.

Parliament: Is it even worse than it looks?

Parliament: Is it even worse than it looks?

Rediff.com13 May 2012

'India's parliamentary democracy is ridden with flaws,' argues Rajeev Srinivasan. 'Parliament has become a monarchy, with seats captured by a strongman, and then inherited by his wife or children.'

Ashes: Bairstow replaces Ballance in England squad for Edgbaston

Ashes: Bairstow replaces Ballance in England squad for Edgbaston

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Batsman Jonny Bairstow will replace Yorkshire team mate Gary Ballance as England made one change to their squad for the third Ashes Test against Australia beginning next Wednesday at Edgbaston, the England Cricket Board said on Tuesday.

Ex-army officer detained for being 'foreigner' gets bail

Ex-army officer detained for being 'foreigner' gets bail

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

He was detained by police in May for failing to conform with the rules of NCR, a register of Indian citizens prepared in 1951 which is being updated currently to weed out illegal immigrants from Assam.

Sushil Modi draws flak for alleging no help from Oppn towards Covid relief

Sushil Modi draws flak for alleging no help from Oppn towards Covid relief

Rediff.com5 May 2020

The senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader had made the allegation in a tweet on Sunday wherein he had also launched a veiled attack on a sitting Congress MLA, who had shot off a letter to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, seeking return of Rs 50 lakh released from his local area development fund.

US Q2 GDP growth revised sharply higher to 3.7%

US Q2 GDP growth revised sharply higher to 3.7%

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

The U.S. economy grew faster than initially thought in the second quarter.

Gulf countries to rationalise foreign workers recruitment

Gulf countries to rationalise foreign workers recruitment

Rediff.com21 Oct 2011

GCC consists of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates.

Seeded players win as Stanford Classic awaits Serena

Seeded players win as Stanford Classic awaits Serena

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Belgium's Yanina Wickmayer labored past Kai-Chen Chang 7-5, 2-6, 7-5 in the first round of the Stanford Classic on Monday but all eyes will be on Wimbledon champion Serena Williams who begins her title defense on Wednesday.

Reform H-1B visa system: Trump to officials

Reform H-1B visa system: Trump to officials

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Under these reforms, the H-1B programme will prioritise those workers who are offered the highest wage, ensuring that the highest-skilled applicants are admitted, the White House said.

India's case unique, Pak doesn't qualify for uranium: Australia

India's case unique, Pak doesn't qualify for uranium: Australia

Rediff.com8 Dec 2011

"The circumstances for India so far as export of uranium is concerned are in my view unique," Defence Minister Stephen Smith, who is currently visiting New Delhi to discuss security and defence cooperation, told ABC news channel. "Pakistan does not have the same record so far as proliferation is concerned. There have been serious expressions of concern about proliferation in the past," he said.

Must read: Dwayne Johnson's adorable post for daughters

Must read: Dwayne Johnson's adorable post for daughters

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The Rock welcomed his third daughter with a heart warming promise and message to his family.

US added 160,000 jobs in April; jobless rate 5%

US added 160,000 jobs in April; jobless rate 5%

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The US economy added 160,000 jobs in April, extending the longest streak of private-sector job growth on record.

Let us not pretend that our system is flawless

Let us not pretend that our system is flawless

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Years ago, as finance minister, Manmohan Singh popularised the term 'systemic failure.' Today he appears to believe it is a case of individuals being at fault rather than the system. I believe he was wrong then and is wrong now, says T V R Shenoy.

Special: The glue that keeps this country together

Special: The glue that keeps this country together

Rediff.com17 May 2012

No one can deny that but for Parliament our unity as a country could never have been what it is today, says Suresh Prabhu, who has been elected to the Lok Sabha four times.

Wall Street lays off 1,400 in March

Wall Street lays off 1,400 in March

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

New York City's unemployment rate rose to 9.7 per cent from 9.6 per cent in February.

Sturdy US jobs report boosts chances of Fed rate hike

Sturdy US jobs report boosts chances of Fed rate hike

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

March and April payrolls were revised to show 32,000 more jobs.

Look at India, the air is filthy: Trump at presidential debate

Look at India, the air is filthy: Trump at presidential debate

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Trump has repeatedly blamed countries like India and China for not doing enough on climate change, labelling them as regions with air that is impossible to breathe.

Beyonce tops MTV Video Music Awards 2016 noms

Beyonce tops MTV Video Music Awards 2016 noms

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The latest Hollywood updates.

US trade bodies file lawsuit against Trump's visa rule

US trade bodies file lawsuit against Trump's visa rule

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks to overturn these sweeping and unlawful immigration restrictions that are an unequivocal not welcome sign to the engineers, executives, IT experts, doctors, nurses, and other critical workers who help drive the American economy.

US clearly denying visas to Indians: Chamber of Commerce

US clearly denying visas to Indians: Chamber of Commerce

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

US Chamber of Commerce official says the pattern of visa denials is quite clear.

Australian parliament passes carbon pricing law

Australian parliament passes carbon pricing law

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

The carbon price begins with a tax, starting next July and will move later to a trading scheme.

ICMR allows Covid 'testing on demand', issues advisory

ICMR allows Covid 'testing on demand', issues advisory

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

It also advised testing on demand for 'all individuals undertaking travel to countries or Indian states mandating a negative COVID-19 test at the point of entry'.

Crimes against women rise while PM tiptoes around garden: Rahul

Crimes against women rise while PM tiptoes around garden: Rahul

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Gandhi was referring to a poll which said that India is the world's most dangerous country for women due to the high risk of sexual violence and being forced into slave labor.

Adani, GVK win Australian state backing to expand coal port

Adani, GVK win Australian state backing to expand coal port

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Adani, GVK win Australian state backing to expand coal port.

Trump suspends H-1B, other visas till year end

Trump suspends H-1B, other visas till year end

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The proclamation that comes into effect on June 24, is expected to impact a large number of Indian IT professionals and several American and Indian companies who were issued H-1B visas by the US government for the fiscal year 2021 beginning October 1.

Top 25 US cities for fresh graduates!

Top 25 US cities for fresh graduates!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The Daily Beast announced it second annual ranking of the best American cities for fresh graduates.

2010's list of the most annoying phrases

2010's list of the most annoying phrases

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

The Plain English Foundation drew up a list of annoying words and phrases for 2010. And yes Palin's 'refudiate' made the cut too!