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End H1-B visa curbs: Bill Gates

End H1-B visa curbs: Bill Gates

Rediff.com28 Apr 2005

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates has said that the curbs on how many foreign workers US tech firms can bring into the United States should be done away with, according to news reports.

Bill Gates, Ballmer seek re-election to Microsoft board

Bill Gates, Ballmer seek re-election to Microsoft board

Rediff.com4 Oct 2013

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates and retiring Chief Executive Steve Ballmer are standing for re-election to Microsoft Corp's board of directors, despite recent moves by some investors to reduce their influence.

Bill Gates on innovation, MS and spare time

Bill Gates on innovation, MS and spare time

Rediff.com27 Jun 2008

The most innovative thing in our industry was the idea of creating a software industry around the personal computer.

What it is like to work with Bill Gates

What it is like to work with Bill Gates

Rediff.com24 Jun 2008

S Somasegar, senior vice president, Microsoft Corporation, shares his experiences of having worked closely with Bill Gates.

World could enter worst part of pandemic: Bill Gates

World could enter worst part of pandemic: Bill Gates

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Gates, 66, on Tuesday, said that "I know it's frustrating to go into another holiday season with COVID looming over us. But it won't be like this forever. Someday the pandemic will end, and the better we look after each other, the sooner that time will come."

Amazon's Bezos beats Bill Gates to become world's richest

Amazon's Bezos beats Bill Gates to become world's richest

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Bezos achieved the feat after a 1 per cent pop in the shares of Amazon.com, which accounts for a vast majority of Bezos' wealth.

10 quotes reveal how Bill Gates became so rich

10 quotes reveal how Bill Gates became so rich

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Let's take a look at some of his best quotes.

Bill Gates on how to tackle climate change challenges

Bill Gates on how to tackle climate change challenges

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Gates, who is also co-chair in the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, further said since the issue of climate change is "complicated", different interventions are required to be taken including developing new variety of seeds and their distribution to farmers.

Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

Stunning villa: Bill Gates spends $600,000 on rent!

Rediff.com17 Feb 2012

Last winter, Microsoft founder Bill Gates spent a whopping $600,000 per month to rent a plush bungalow in Wellington, Florida.

Global power couple Bill Gates, Melinda end 27-year marriage

Global power couple Bill Gates, Melinda end 27-year marriage

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates and his wife Melinda Gates have announced the decision to end their marriage after 27 years, saying "we no longer believe we can grow together as a couple in the next phase of our lives".

Bill Gates on what must be done to help the world's poor

Bill Gates on what must be done to help the world's poor

Rediff.com3 Feb 2012

Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, challenged global leaders in his fourth annual letter to invest in innovations that are accelerating progress against poverty, or risk a future in which millions needlessly starve.

Bill Gates to set up agro kiosks in Maharashtra

Bill Gates to set up agro kiosks in Maharashtra

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Microsoft chairman Bill Gates has offered to set up high tech agro kiosks across Maharasthra to help farmers get information on weather and cropping patterns.

Bill Gates' prediction for PCs in 5 years

Bill Gates' prediction for PCs in 5 years

Rediff.com7 Jan 2008

Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates says that people will see a sea change in the way they interact with computers in the coming five years.

No poor countries in the world by 2035, says Bill Gates

No poor countries in the world by 2035, says Bill Gates

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

By 2035 most countries will have higher per-capita income than what China has right now.

Swachh Bharat partnership with India one of the best: Bill Gates

Swachh Bharat partnership with India one of the best: Bill Gates

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates promised to extend all support to Centre's efforts to expand the reach and effectiveness of sustainable sanitation services .

Relax 'arbitrary' H-1B visa cap: Bill Gates

Relax 'arbitrary' H-1B visa cap: Bill Gates

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

The Microsoft founder told lawmakers that the immigration system would have to be revamped in such a fashion so as to allow more number of people to get into America on H-1B visas and it did not make sense for a bright foreign student to be educated using American tax-payers money and then sent home on some immigration requirement. "It makes no sense to educate people in our universities, often subsidised by US taxpayers, and then insist they return home," Gates said.

Aadhaar doesn't pose any privacy issue: Bill Gates

Aadhaar doesn't pose any privacy issue: Bill Gates

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Aadhaar is something that had never been done by any government before, not even in a rich country

Bill Gates offers $700,000 for flood victims in Kashmir

Bill Gates offers $700,000 for flood victims in Kashmir

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

American business tycoon and philanthropist Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on Friday announced an emergency relief fund of $700,000 for the flood victims of Jammu and Kashmir.

A few things that you don't know about Bill Gates

A few things that you don't know about Bill Gates

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Bill Gates dropped out of Harvard whne he was just 19 to start Microsoft with Paul Allen in 1975.

Bill Gates heaps praises on India's 'vaccine heroes'

Bill Gates heaps praises on India's 'vaccine heroes'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2014

Gates, who is to attend the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting, on Monday said there is reason to be optimistic than ever about the future progress using vaccines to give all children a healthy start to life.

Bill Gates to visit India from Dec 6 to 9

Bill Gates to visit India from Dec 6 to 9

Rediff.com1 Dec 2005

The Microsoft chairman's itinerary covers meetings with key government officials in addition to key business leaders, academicians, industry associations and policy makers.

Bill Gates will not leave a fortune for his kids

Bill Gates will not leave a fortune for his kids

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Gates and his wife Melinda, 44, have three children -- Jennifer, 14, Rory, 11, and eight-year-old Phoebe.

Drinking water from human poop? Yes, Bill Gates makes it a reality!

Drinking water from human poop? Yes, Bill Gates makes it a reality!

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The innovative sewage plant can turn human faeces into electricity and clean drinking water.

Bill Gates steps down as chairman; Nadella takes over

Bill Gates steps down as chairman; Nadella takes over

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

Microsoft Corporation on Tuesday announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Satya Nadella as Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors effective immediately.

'This Is Why Trump Has Scored'

'This Is Why Trump Has Scored'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

'I realised why the farmers and the rural folks are going for Trump. They are so insecure and vulnerable that anybody who is throwing a line of hope to them, they seize it.'

'All The Ministers Surrounded Messi, We Couldn't See Anything'

'All The Ministers Surrounded Messi, We Couldn't See Anything'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi's much-hyped visit to the Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata on Saturday lasted 22 minutes, just enough to underline everything that is wrong in Indian football and the state administration's mismanagement.

'If You Can Make a Difference, Just Do It'

'If You Can Make a Difference, Just Do It'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

'There'll be extended periods where things aren't working in your favour. But if you believe in the cause profoundly, then you simply persevere.'

When Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Took Their Vows...

When Jeff Bezos And Lauren Sanchez Took Their Vows...

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

Venice became a luxe witness as Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez tied the knot; their starry guestlist included A-listers, royalty and designers.

US must give 'infinite' H-1B visas: Bill Gates

US must give 'infinite' H-1B visas: Bill Gates

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

Slamming American immigration policies, Microsoft boss Bill Gates has said the US was shutting the door on the best and the brightest at a time when the country needed it the most.

'TCS Hiring 2 Bus Loads Of Kids Every Year Won't Happen'

'TCS Hiring 2 Bus Loads Of Kids Every Year Won't Happen'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

'4 lakh to 5 lakh people graduating in computer science getting jobs in software companies will not happen.'

Meet the man who may have dethroned Bill Gates

Meet the man who may have dethroned Bill Gates

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

How well do you know Amancio Ortega? Here are 10 facts about the reclusive owner of Zara.

What Bill Gates forecasts

What Bill Gates forecasts

Rediff.com19 Jan 2006

Bill Gates will not own any Microsoft stock in 4 years

Bill Gates will not own any Microsoft stock in 4 years

Rediff.com3 May 2014

Gates has sold 20 mn shares each quarter under a pre-set trading plan

Next 4-6 months could be worst of COVID-19: Bill Gates

Next 4-6 months could be worst of COVID-19: Bill Gates

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, whose foundation has been part of the effort to develop and deliver COVID-19 vaccines, has warned that the next four to six months could be the worst of the coronavirus pandemic.

UP officials scan for a slum to be shown to Bill Gates

UP officials scan for a slum to be shown to Bill Gates

Rediff.com25 May 2012

Microsoft chief Bill Gates, who will be in Uttar Pradesh on a day's visit on May 30, has two key things on his agenda -- to meet India's youngest chief minister Akhilesh Yadav and visit a slum in Lucknow to get a first-hand feel of the life of the economically downtrodden in the country's most populous state.

ALS ice bucket challenge: Bill Gates, Lady Gaga have done it; will you?

ALS ice bucket challenge: Bill Gates, Lady Gaga have done it; will you?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Here are some images of celebrities taking the challenge for the cause. We start with Lady Gaga dressed in here inimitable style.

Bill Gates and his silver bullet

Bill Gates and his silver bullet

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

When it comes to schools, there are no quick fixes, discovers Bill Gates.

India to play a big role in containing Covid pandemic: Bill Gates

India to play a big role in containing Covid pandemic: Bill Gates

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

India's willingness to play a big role in the manufacturing and to allow some of those vaccines to go to other developing countries will be an absolutely critical part of containing the pandemic, said Gates.

Bill Gates to fund 2 Indian ideas

Bill Gates to fund 2 Indian ideas

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Sujoy Guha of the Indian Institute of Technology will test a new transcervical contraceptive made from a polymer compound for its ability to incapacitate both sperm and ovum.