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How long is a US visa interview?

How long is a US visa interview?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Getting a US visa can be a relatively simple process. But there always are a few queries pertaining to the basic procedure. We answer them here.

US keeps watch on Bengal IT sector

US keeps watch on Bengal IT sector

Rediff.com17 Nov 2006

The US is keeping a close watch on the developments in the IT sector in West Bengal, which has just witnessed the formation of an union affiliated to the Centre of Indian Trade Unions.

Shanghai-India trade flourishing

Shanghai-India trade flourishing

Rediff.com18 Aug 2005

Can't make it to your US visa interview?

Can't make it to your US visa interview?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

Richard Sherman, Deputy Consul General, New Delhi, has advice you can use.

New US visa appointment rules

New US visa appointment rules

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

You may have many questions on how the new system works. We invited Richard Sherman, deputy consul general, New Delhi to chat with readers.

US student visas and funding details

US student visas and funding details

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Words of advice from Peter G Kaestner, US Consul General, New Delhi.

Kalam's gift to Durban school

Kalam's gift to Durban school

Rediff.com1 Sep 2006

Australia rejects Chinese defector

Australia rejects Chinese defector

Rediff.com6 Jun 2005

Senior Gujarat BJP leader denied US visa

Senior Gujarat BJP leader denied US visa

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader Purshottam Rupala was not granted visa to attend the World Gujarati Conference

Special commission set up by Germany to probe gurdwara explosion

Special commission set up by Germany to probe gurdwara explosion

Rediff.com18 Apr 2016

A special commission has been set up by Germany's western city of Essen for a thorough probe into the gurdwara explosion.

What's Soccer Legend Johan Neeskens Doing In Mumbai?

What's Soccer Legend Johan Neeskens Doing In Mumbai?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Johan Neeskens, one of the finest midfielders football has seen, is in Mumbai this week in connection with the World Coaches Programme.

US reduces visa issuance fee

US reduces visa issuance fee

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

Admissions for Dhirubhai Ambani International School & Rishi Valley School

US embassy scraps visa issuance fee for students

US embassy scraps visa issuance fee for students

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

It will also reduce such charges for other categories and adjust the consular exchange rate.

Kolkata gets a new US resident

Kolkata gets a new US resident

Rediff.com1 Apr 2006

Registrations begin for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Registrations begin for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

On Sunday, August 9, over 400 California-based community leaders from various organisations and inter-faith groups gathered under the Indo-American Community of West Coast USA banner, some of whom were the first to sign up for the event.

Maoists plan 'revolutionary zone'

Maoists plan 'revolutionary zone'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2004

Maoist rebels in Nepal reportedly plan to create a 'revolutionary zone' with the help of ultras drawn from Andhra Pradesh, Orissa and West Bengal.

Haj team holds emergency meeting

Haj team holds emergency meeting

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

Control Rooms have been set up in Indian Haj Mission, Makkah, Consulate General of India, Jeddah, and the Indian Embassy in Riyadh

2nd Indian student rescued from Texas lake dies

2nd Indian student rescued from Texas lake dies

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

Singh and Bhatia were swimming in the lake when a sudden current of water pushed them deeper.

Processing request to accredit Devyani to Permanent Mission: UN

Processing request to accredit Devyani to Permanent Mission: UN

Rediff.com21 Dec 2013

The United Nations on Friday said it has received official notification from India to register diplomat Devyani Khobragade, who was arrested on visa fraud charges, as a member of the country's Permanent Mission and the request will be processed according to "standard procedures".

As EVs rise in India, a requiem for Kolkata's electric trams

As EVs rise in India, a requiem for Kolkata's electric trams

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Kolkata trams -- now in their 150th year -- are the last to survive modernity in Indian cities, writes Ishita Ayan Dutt.

'Don't squeeze Yahya at this time'

'Don't squeeze Yahya at this time'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2002

Terror anywhere, this Peace Bell in US tolls

Terror anywhere, this Peace Bell in US tolls

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

The Bell of Hope rings every time terror strikes any part of the world. The City of London gifted this bell to the City of New York a year after the attacks of 9/11. On November 3, St Paul's Chapel invited India's Deputy Consul General Dr A M Gondane to ring the Bell of Hope following the terror attacks in Mumbai.

US missions to end drop-box, to take fingerprints

US missions to end drop-box, to take fingerprints

Rediff.com22 Jun 2004

The programme is not targeted at any country or region, and US visa offices in Frankfurt (Germany), Brussels (Belgium), San Salvador (El Salvador) and Guatemala were the first posts to begin the programme in September last year.

Japan keen to hike investment in India

Japan keen to hike investment in India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

Japan, the fourth largest investor in the country, on Wednesday expressed keenness to increase its trade and investment ties with India.

Sundram Fasteners opens factory in China

Sundram Fasteners opens factory in China

Rediff.com21 May 2004

The new factory of the Chennai-based Sundram Fasteners Limited, its first overseas venture, was inaugurated in Haiyan county in China on Friday.

Helped Israel take down nearly all missiles fired by Iran: Biden

Helped Israel take down nearly all missiles fired by Iran: Biden

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

The United States, Canada and the United Nations have condemned the Iranian air attack on Israel, with President Joe Biden reaffirming America's 'ironclad commitment' to the Jewish nation and vowing to convene a meeting of the G-7 leaders on Sunday to develop a coordinated response to the brazen assault.

Closure of more Chinese embassies possible: Trump

Closure of more Chinese embassies possible: Trump

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The US move came after the Justice Department said that hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property and trade secrets from companies across the world.

When ISI Alerted India About Terror Plot!

When ISI Alerted India About Terror Plot!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2024

The ISI was taking no chances and wanted no repeat of Pulwama; it wanted to make it clear at a political level it was not involved with the revenge attack being planned, but was only giving India a friendly tip-off. A stunning excerpt from Ambassador Ajay Bisaria's Anger Management: The Troubled Diplomatic Relationship between India and Pakistan.

SBI to open branch in Sydney

SBI to open branch in Sydney

Rediff.com19 Apr 2004

The State Bank of India, the country's largest commercial bank, will open its first branch in Australia this week to further promote trade and economic cooperation between the two countries.

Want a US green card?

Want a US green card?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Peter G Kaestner, US Consul General, New Delhi, answers visa-related queries.

Indian toll in Haj tragedy rises to 4

Indian toll in Haj tragedy rises to 4

Rediff.com2 Feb 2004

Abdul Rehman, son of Abdul Raheem, (passport no 44821) was the latest casualty.

9/11 stark reminder of continuing threat of terrorism: Amb Sandhu

9/11 stark reminder of continuing threat of terrorism: Amb Sandhu

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

September 11 is a "stark reminder" of the continuing threat of terrorism and the world must unite against this menace, India's Ambassador to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu has said, as he paid homage to the victims of the terror attacks at the 9/11 Memorial here.

Terrorism fears increase in the UK

Terrorism fears increase in the UK

Rediff.com23 Nov 2003

'Modi phenomenon' captures US ahead of state visit

'Modi phenomenon' captures US ahead of state visit

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Chanting slogans of "Modi Modi" and India-US friendship, Indian Americans walked in a procession for over an hour towards the historic Lincoln Memorial where the participants busted into an impromptu dance.