News for 'Choudhury'

Cost of Trump order on H-1B, L1 visas to US? $100 bn

Cost of Trump order on H-1B, L1 visas to US? $100 bn

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

President Donald Trump's executive order restricting entry of skilled foreign workers into the US, mainly on H-1B and L1 visas, has resulted in an estimated loss of $100 billion to companies in the US, a top American think-tank claimed. The executive order signed by Trump on June 22, that had temporarily banned issuing fresh H-1B and L-1 visas till December 31, caused a negative impact to the valuation of Fortune 500 firms equivalent to over $100 billion in losses, Brookings Institute said in a report released this week.

Lenovo bets on new products

Lenovo bets on new products

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

The company launched eight products across price points under its new range of consumer laptops, targeting professionals, gamers and students

Oppn leaders wear black arm bands during Prez address

Oppn leaders wear black arm bands during Prez address

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The black bands were worn as a mark of protest against the alleged attack on the Constitution of India with the passage of the amended citizenship act by the government, leaders said.

3 AGP ministers resign from Assam government

3 AGP ministers resign from Assam government

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

The AGP had pulled out of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led coalition government a day before the bill seeking to provide Indian citizenship to non-Muslims from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan was passed in Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

'E-commerce is primed for growth'

'E-commerce is primed for growth'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'We will be wherever the consumer is.'

Biswa Sarma, 13 ministers sworn in

Biswa Sarma, 13 ministers sworn in

Rediff.com11 May 2021

Himanta Biswa Sarma -- who is also the North East Democratic Alliance convenor -- took the oath of office and secrecy in Assamese.

Wolves held at home by Foxes after VAR rules out goal

Wolves held at home by Foxes after VAR rules out goal

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Wolverhampton Wanderers had a goal controversially ruled out by VAR as they were held to a 0-0 draw at home to Leicester City, who finished with 10 men, in the Premier League on Friday.

Zicom on expansion drive; plans 180 outlets

Zicom on expansion drive; plans 180 outlets

Rediff.com5 Sep 2007

Growing awareness on the security products, rising crime graph and people's want to have better security systems at home, are driving demand, Zicom CEO Santonu Choudhury said.

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Day 1 of 17th Lok Sabha: PM, members take oath

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

When Modi's name was called out by the Secretary General for taking oath, Members from the ruling National Democratic Alliance thumped the desk greeting the Prime Minister with slogans such as 'Modi Modi' and 'Bharat Mata ki Jai'.

Pragya's Karkare remarks: Despicable, say 8 ex-DGPs

Pragya's Karkare remarks: Despicable, say 8 ex-DGPs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

The joint statement was issued by retired DGPs Julio Ribeiro, Prakash Singh, P K Hormis Tharakan, Kamal Kumar, Jacob Punnoose, Sanjeev Dayal, Jayanto Choudhury and N Ramachandran.

Bharti Airtel Q1 net profit down 30.8% on higher expenses

Bharti Airtel Q1 net profit down 30.8% on higher expenses

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Bharti Airtel said net sales rose 7.9 per cent

'Young Scientist Award' for IIT prof

'Young Scientist Award' for IIT prof

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

Prof Deepankar Choudhury of the department of civil engineering, Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai has received the 'Young Scientist Award' of the Indian Science Congress Association for the year 2004-2005.

'I owe the start of my Hollywood journey to...'

'I owe the start of my Hollywood journey to...'

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

This Khan superstar told Gulshan Grover, 'Go ahead, become a star in Hollywood.'

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Olympics: #GirlsGetItDone

Rediff.com7 Aug 2021

'Everyone wants to get involved when there is success.' 'But what about guaranteeing it?' 'Making sure girls have the opportunity to succeed all the time?'

Petrol price hiked by 14 paise a litre, diesel by 10 paise

Petrol price hiked by 14 paise a litre, diesel by 10 paise

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

There will be corresponding price revisions on petrol and diesel in other states on account of change in dealer commission

1 dead, 33 missing as boat sinks in Assam after hitting ferry steamer

1 dead, 33 missing as boat sinks in Assam after hitting ferry steamer

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

The accident occurred when the private boat 'Ma Kamala' was headed to Majuli from Nimati Ghat and the government-owned ferry 'Tripkai' was coming from the riverine island.

Rs 2000 cr of losses brewing for tea cos this year

Rs 2000 cr of losses brewing for tea cos this year

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

Rough estimates from plantation companies have pegged production loss in excess of 100 million kg (mkg) across India which is valued at around Rs 2000 crore. Usually, plantation companies in Assam and West Bengal produce around 15 per cent of the total tea during March-April.

Here's some good news for India's tea lovers

Here's some good news for India's tea lovers

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Tea estates across Assam and West Bengal, which were hitherto closed owing to the lockdown, opened in April.

More and more tourists coming to India

More and more tourists coming to India

Rediff.com15 Oct 2004

Tourist arrivals in India have risen by 25.5 per cent between January 2004 and September 2004 compared to the corresponding period last year.

'They call me King of Disco'

'They call me King of Disco'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

'Oscar has been given to A R Rahman.' Ringa Ringa Ringa, Choli ki peeche kya hai -- What's the difference? Exactly the same. Also, Jai ho.' 'I did Ramba ho in 1985.' 'Rahman combined three of my songs and got Best Original Score.' 'The Ho came from me.' 'Bappi Lahiri brought the Ho to Bollywood.'

Anuradha case: Calcutta HC rejects appeal by Saha

Anuradha case: Calcutta HC rejects appeal by Saha

Rediff.com30 Apr 2003

Anuradha Saha had died in 1998 allegedly due to negligence by doctors attending on her.

Filmmaker Rohan Sippy blessed with a baby girl

Filmmaker Rohan Sippy blessed with a baby girl

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

Here's what your favourite Bollywood celebrities are tweeting.

2 States: She turned me down at first. Then she married me!

2 States: She turned me down at first. Then she married me!

Rediff.com10 May 2014

We asked you, our dear readers, to share your 2 States stories. Here is Parth Choudhury's tale of love!

RBI says 'watchful' of banks' bad loans levels

RBI says 'watchful' of banks' bad loans levels

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

India's banking sector, dominated by more than two-dozen state-run lenders, has been hobbled by its highest bad-loan ratio.

The Tejpal case: Presenting the perpetrator as the victim

The Tejpal case: Presenting the perpetrator as the victim

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

What has Tehelka's greatness to do with an act of sexual assault by its editor-in-chief, asks Shivam Vij

'Strong economy attracts investment'

'Strong economy attracts investment'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'I'm not sure it's a bubble.'

In PIX: WB honours its legends with Banga Vibhushan award

In PIX: WB honours its legends with Banga Vibhushan award

Rediff.com21 May 2012

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday presented the Banga Vibhushan awards to 13 luminaries from various fields.

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

What are locusts? And why are they such a big menace?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Swarms of immature pink locusts and adult yellow locusts are currrently active. Not only are fresh locusts swarms expected to arrive in the coming weeks, but even those already present in India have mated and are breeding new offspring.

Bengal SINGES as chit fund COLLAPSES

Bengal SINGES as chit fund COLLAPSES

Rediff.com21 Apr 2013

Congress MP Adhir Choudhury has pegged the loss at Rs 17,000 crore.

CBEC detects Rs 9,800 cr of service tax evasion

CBEC detects Rs 9,800 cr of service tax evasion

Rediff.com1 Feb 2013

May adopt dtrict action including prosecution and property attachment.

New Army chief wields the broom, reshuffles top generals

New Army chief wields the broom, reshuffles top generals

Rediff.com1 Sep 2012

The most significant transfers effected by Gen Bikram Singh was that of former Director General Military Operations, Lt Gen AK Choudhury, to an insignificant, non-operational post as General Officer Commanding, Bengal Area, based in Kolkata, reports RS Chauhan

114 Maoist cadres identified in Assam

114 Maoist cadres identified in Assam

Rediff.com25 Jan 2013

The Maoists who are trying to gain a stronghold in Assam have 114 identified cadres working in the state, as per the information gathered by the special task force of Assam Police that was constituted to study the menace.

'Solar shirt' to beat the summer heat

'Solar shirt' to beat the summer heat

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

A Kolkata-based scientist has come up with a concept of a 'solar summer shirt' which will come with with inbuilt solar cells and fans to keep the wearer cool during hot days.

Cong's message: Mamata detractors inducted in Cabinet

Cong's message: Mamata detractors inducted in Cabinet

Rediff.com28 Oct 2012

Congress has sent out a clear signal of taking the ruling Trinamool Congress in West Bengal head on by making three leaders from the state as Union ministers, two of them bitter critics of Mamata Banerjee.

Bengal's tinsel town takes sides in high-octane TMC vs BJP battle

Bengal's tinsel town takes sides in high-octane TMC vs BJP battle

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Ironically, the BJP, which seeks to unseat the TMC from power, has taken a leaf out of Mamata Banerjee's strategy of soliciting tinsel town's support towards causes and fielding actors in elections.

'I'm willing to give more than Rs 35,000 crores for vaccines'

'I'm willing to give more than Rs 35,000 crores for vaccines'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

'I'll give it to the vaccine manufacturers without guarantees, take the payment in advance and give me the supplies.' 'The moment you give me one lot of supply, I'll give you more.'

'LeT planning terror attacks in Odisha, Maharashtra'

'LeT planning terror attacks in Odisha, Maharashtra'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Jihadi outfits like Lashkar-e-Tayiba are planning attacks in Odisha and Maharashtra besides making fresh recruitment efforts in the Northeast, Assam DGP Jayanta Narayan Choudhury said.