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'This Benefits H1B Visa Holders In The US'

'This Benefits H1B Visa Holders In The US'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

'You are a guest in the US. It's not your home, you're a guest. If they don't feel comfortable, you have to step out.'

You added spice to retweet on farmers' protest, SC tells Kangana

You added spice to retweet on farmers' protest, SC tells Kangana

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court told actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut that she had "added spice" to a retweet during the 2020-21 farmers' protest, leading her to withdraw her plea for quashing a defamation complaint.

No bilateral ties but India to meet Pakistan in ICC/ACC

No bilateral ties but India to meet Pakistan in ICC/ACC

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal spoke on the BCCI finally having started the "ball rolling" as far as finding a new lead sponsor for Team India is concerned

iPhone Affordability Index Reveals: Most Indians Can't...

iPhone Affordability Index Reveals: Most Indians Can't...

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The average Indian worker must labour for an extraordinary 160 full working days to afford Apple's latest iPhone 17 Pro.

Will Ashwin Feature In BBL 2026?

Will Ashwin Feature In BBL 2026?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'To get someone with Ashwin's credentials to come over here for the BBL will be great at so many levels.'

Muslim Booker winner breaks silence over Dasara invite row

Muslim Booker winner breaks silence over Dasara invite row

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

International Booker Prize winner Banu Mushtaq has affirmed her respect for the Dasara festival and Goddess Chamundeshwari, following objections from BJP leaders regarding her invitation to inaugurate the event.

ED raids AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj in Delhi health infra 'scam'

ED raids AAP's Saurabh Bharadwaj in Delhi health infra 'scam'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The investigation against Bharadwaj (45), former Delhi health minister, is understood to be linked to an Anti-Corruption Branch case into alleged corruption in health infrastructure projects by the previous AAP government.

Beating Pak not enough, Asia Cup is the prize: Jhulan

Beating Pak not enough, Asia Cup is the prize: Jhulan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

'This is not a match with one team. There are 6-7 more teams in it. We have to win against them, too. Only then will we win the trophy.'

BCCI cites govt policy amid India-Pak Asia Cup row

BCCI cites govt policy amid India-Pak Asia Cup row

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Saikia stressed that the Indian cricket board will continue to adhere to the policy formalised by the government.

Recipes: Manipur's Ooti and Eromba

Recipes: Manipur's Ooti and Eromba

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Characterised by simple flavours and local ingredients, Manipuri cuisine is about fish, rice and green leafy vegetables.

'Ukraine conflict just a pretext': Putin defends India amid US tariffs

'Ukraine conflict just a pretext': Putin defends India amid US tariffs

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Putin further described the Ukraine conflict as a mere "pretext" by Western powers to take these broader punitive measures against countries maintaining strong economic ties with Russia.

US Open boils over with spats, stress and spectacle

US Open boils over with spats, stress and spectacle

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'Everyone is tense. It's the last slam of the season. Your last chance to go deep at a slam for a while.'

6 held for attempt to give electric shock to Dalit boys at Andhra hostel

6 held for attempt to give electric shock to Dalit boys at Andhra hostel

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The incident occurred on August 7 and reportedly stemmed from an attempt to separate one of the victims from a minor girl with whom he was in a mutual relationship.

Who Will Make India's Playing XI Vs Oman?

Who Will Make India's Playing XI Vs Oman?

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

As India gears up to face Oman on Friday, September 19, at the Dubai international stadium, the focus returns to cricket.

'I'm boycotting Asia Cup'

'I'm boycotting Asia Cup'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Manoj Tiwary said that India should boycott the much-talked-about fixture against their arch-rival Pakistan in the upcoming Asia Cup.

SC judge dissents collegium recommendation to elevate Justice Pancholi

SC judge dissents collegium recommendation to elevate Justice Pancholi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Supreme Court Justice B V Nagarathna dissented against the collegium's recommendation to elevate Patna High Court Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi to the Supreme Court, citing concerns about seniority, regional representation, and the circumstances of his earlier transfer.

Top four life insurance companies covered 14 mn fewer lives in FY25

Top four life insurance companies covered 14 mn fewer lives in FY25

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Some of the leading life insurance companies have reported a sharp decline in the number of lives covered in FY25, largely due to a slowdown in credit-linked life insurance policies. Stress in the microfinance segment has reduced loan disbursements and, in turn, the flow of new customers to insurers.

How Vibe Coding is Redefining IT Hiring

How Vibe Coding is Redefining IT Hiring

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

People with no knowledge of coding or computer languages can use vibe coding using plain English command with AI-assisted software development.

Looking to reignite career, Vihari switches teams

Looking to reignite career, Vihari switches teams

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Hanuma Vihari leaves AP, joins Tripura for 2025-26 season

Modi@75: The Man Who Changed India

Modi@75: The Man Who Changed India

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Let there be no doubt that Modi in these 24 years so far has reshaped politics and governance considerably, if not completely, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author, Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

'Worst thing you can say': Osaka defends Taylor in US Open row

'Worst thing you can say': Osaka defends Taylor in US Open row

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Naomi Osaka said using words like 'no education' and 'no class' to criticise a Black tennis player were among the worst things to say as the debate over a heated row between Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko raged on

India may emerge as second-largest economy by 2038

India may emerge as second-largest economy by 2038

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

India's economy could reach $20.7 trillion in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) by 2030 and may emerge as the second-largest economy by 2038 with $34.2 trillion GDP, an EY report said on Wednesday. The report also said that with appropriate countermeasures, India can limit the adverse impact of higher US tariffs on selected Indian imports to about 10 basis points of real GDP growth.

SC grants protection to scribe in case booked in Assam

SC grants protection to scribe in case booked in Assam

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court has granted interim protection to journalist Abhisar Sharma in an FIR lodged against him in Assam over a video post allegedly criticising the state's policies.

Shubhanshu Shukla grows moong, methi in Space

Shubhanshu Shukla grows moong, methi in Space

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla conducts experiments on the International Space Station, focusing on seed germination, microalgae deployment, and stem cell research in microgravity.

Indian IT Cos Feel H-1B Heat

Indian IT Cos Feel H-1B Heat

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

'It is good to have the H1-B visa option but if tomorrow things happen to change, it is not the end of the world situation.'

ED raids Anil Ambani-linked cos in loan fraud case, Yes Bank

ED raids Anil Ambani-linked cos in loan fraud case, Yes Bank

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted simultaneous raids as part of a money laundering investigation linked to an alleged bank loan fraud of Rs 3,000 crore against Anil Ambani group companies and Yes Bank, official sources said.

Cold handshake, hot words: Townsend, Ostapenko clash at US Open

Cold handshake, hot words: Townsend, Ostapenko clash at US Open

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'She told me I had no class, I have no education and to see what happens when we get outside the US.'

ED freezes Rs 110 crore in Parimatch betting platform case

ED freezes Rs 110 crore in Parimatch betting platform case

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has frozen Rs 110 crore and seized 1,200 mule credit cards following searches against the Indian operations of Parimatch, a Cyprus-based online betting platform, for alleged money laundering and cheating investors.

'China Is Discovering That Hostility With India Is Prohibitively Expensive'

'China Is Discovering That Hostility With India Is Prohibitively Expensive'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'If they can be duplicitous, we can be equally duplicitous.' 'If they offer friendship, we reciprocate.' 'If they choose hostility, we respond with equal hostility.'

Stock markets end flat in volatile trade

Stock markets end flat in volatile trade

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Among Sensex firms, Eternal, Infosys, Asian Paints, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv and Titan were the major gainers. However, Tata Steel, Tech Mahindra, Adani Ports and Bharat Electronics were among the laggards.

MNS leader slaps gaming centre employee

MNS leader slaps gaming centre employee

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

A Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) functionary is under fire after a video surfaced showing him slapping an employee of a gaming centre in Thane district over concerns about students skipping school to visit the facility.

Why Scottish MP With India Connect Quit Politics

Why Scottish MP With India Connect Quit Politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Kate Forbes, the second highest minister in Scottish government has chosen family over politics. The realisation that she must spend more time with her baby came to her in an orphanage in Pune.

What Are Special Opportunities Funds?

What Are Special Opportunities Funds?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

SOFs can be a diversification tool for investors seeking alternatives to conventional large, mid, or smallcap portfolios.

Auto retail sales dip 4% YoY in July; PVs, two-wheelers see drop in registrations

Auto retail sales dip 4% YoY in July; PVs, two-wheelers see drop in registrations

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Domestic automobile retail sales declined 4 per cent year-on-year in July amid drop in demand for passenger vehicles and two-wheelers, dealers' body FADA said on Thursday. Overall registrations dropped to 19,64,213 units last month, as compared to 20,52,759 units in July 2024.

Former Axis fund manager held for cheating investors

Former Axis fund manager held for cheating investors

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Viresh Joshi, a former chief trader and fund manager of Axis Mutual Fund, has been arrested under the anti-money laundering law in a case linked to alleged cheating of investors to the tune of Rs 200 crore by 'front-running' in trade activities, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) said on Sunday.

Bumrah 'has to play' India's must-win Test

Bumrah 'has to play' India's must-win Test

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

With two Tests left, India trailing the five-match series 1-2, and Bumrah available for only one of them, Panesar feels India needs to go all out in Manchester next week.

ED conducts 1st-ever raids in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

ED conducts 1st-ever raids in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

The case pertains to the Andaman Nicobar State Cooperative Bank (ANSCB) and its former vice chairman Kuldeep Rai Sharma. Sharma, a 57-year-old Congress leader, is a former MP of the UT (2019-24).

Study USA: New OPT Rules For F-1 Students

Study USA: New OPT Rules For F-1 Students

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Dr Karan Gupta offers guidance on how to pick the right international course and university.

Kalki On Her Divorce With Anurag: 'It Was Hurtful'

Kalki On Her Divorce With Anurag: 'It Was Hurtful'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

'Then came a point when we were like, 'we need to stay out of each other's lives' because it was hurtful to see the other person with somebody else.'

Chauthi At The Someshwars

Chauthi At The Someshwars

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Bewitching fragrances and a symphony of sounds would herald the arrival of Chauthi in the Someshwar home.