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The maverick who changed India's legal education

The maverick who changed India's legal education

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Whenever the history of India's National Law Schools is written, N R Madhava Menon's name will be deeply inscribed in it, says Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

Air India exits lobby group

Air India exits lobby group

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

However, Federation of Indian Airlines will continue to function and its other members are not pulling the plug yet, industry sources said.

19 organisations sue US Govt over NSA surveillance program

19 organisations sue US Govt over NSA surveillance program

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Nineteen US organisations have filed a lawsuit against the National Security Agency, claiming that its secretive internet and telephone surveillance program violates the constitution.

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The exponential number of downloads can be attributed to a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking people to have the app on their mobiles, combined with the government's push for downloading of the app through other channels, reports Neha Alawadhi.

US senators vote in favour of debating Obamacare repeal

US senators vote in favour of debating Obamacare repeal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Obamacare was signed into law by former President Barack Obama on March 23, 2010.

US Supreme Court upholds Trump's controversial travel ban

US Supreme Court upholds Trump's controversial travel ban

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

The ban restricts entry of people from Iran, North Korea, Syria, Libya, Yemen, Somalia and Venezuela.

Trouble brews for Indian techies as H-1B visa norms get tougher

Trouble brews for Indian techies as H-1B visa norms get tougher

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The new information required by the Department of Labour is significant because before sponsoring a foreign worker for the H-1B visa, the company needs to get its labour application approved by it.

'Why are even our sewing needles made in China?'

'Why are even our sewing needles made in China?'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'We are not able to manufacture even low-end products as cheaply as China.' 'We are not buying Chinese goods today out of any love for China.'

Meet Saru Jayaraman, the desi who walked the red carpet with the stars

Meet Saru Jayaraman, the desi who walked the red carpet with the stars

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The Indian-American was one of the real sheroes at the awards.

Pak attacks: Imran can't escape responsibility

Pak attacks: Imran can't escape responsibility

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

'Imran cannot escape responsibility for providing a mask to the Pakistan army to engage in unlawful activities and to wage aggression after India retaliated to the terrorist attack,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Sebi to prepare new norms for start-up IPOs

Sebi to prepare new norms for start-up IPOs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The final guidelines should be there in 3-4 months.

'US resolution on India's religious freedom provocative'

'US resolution on India's religious freedom provocative'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2013

An influential Hindu organisation in the United States has slammed a group of lawmakers for introducing a resolution in the House of Representatives on record of India's religious freedom arguing that it is grossly inaccurate and aims to provoke.

How best to tackle the 'US factor'

How best to tackle the 'US factor'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

In IT, the two-way flow of investments and intellect has been central to the growing linkage, which provides a great opportunity for both nations to improve the quality of life of their citizens, says Raman Roy.

'Indiawallah' to be prestigious Wadhwani Chair

'Indiawallah' to be prestigious Wadhwani Chair

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

'In the time I have been an Indiawallah, I have seen three US Presidential visits to India, nuclear sanctions, nuclear cooperation, a border conflict with Pakistan, the growth of IT services, a government losing a confidence vote, and so much more,' Rick Rossow, the new Wadhwani Chair in US-India Policy Studies tells Rediff.com's Aziz Haniffa.

The killings we don't want to talk about

The killings we don't want to talk about

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

'When you start delving deeper into these disappearances, you have to face the question: Was it a policy at the State level?' 'It surely couldn't have been random officers acting on their own.' 'Was it planned? What does it mean if the State allows its police to become lawless and act with impunity?' 'Perhaps the NHRC, for the 21 years that it has been seized of the matter, avoided these questions.'

Aarogya Setu has alerted 1.4 lakh users: Official

Aarogya Setu has alerted 1.4 lakh users: Official

Rediff.com11 May 2020

The official also said the government's official app helped generate information about 697 potential hotspots in the country.

BJP govt would be detrimental to minorities, US lawmakers told

BJP govt would be detrimental to minorities, US lawmakers told

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

Several eminent officials and experts from both India and the United States have told American lawmakers that a Bharatiya Janata Party-led government at the Centre would be detrimental to the basic rights of the religious minorities in India.

Obama's immigration tweaks leave Big Tech wanting more

Obama's immigration tweaks leave Big Tech wanting more

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

The president's moves will make it easier for entrepreneurs to work in the United States

'Just because you're an immigrant doesn't mean you should live in fear'

'Just because you're an immigrant doesn't mean you should live in fear'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Three years after the horrific massacre of Sikh worshippers at the Oak Creek, Wisconsin, gurdwara by a gunman with ties to supremacist organisations, a federal system to help track hate crimes against Sikhs, Hindu, Arab American communities has been formalised.

A 9/11 in Trump's America

A 9/11 in Trump's America

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Indian Americans speak up about the daunting challenges on the 16th anniversary of the tragedy.

When they came for the Muslims, where were you?

When they came for the Muslims, where were you?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Civil rights activist Lakshmi Sridaran argues why South Asians must stand on the right side of history and resist the Trump administration's "systematic attack on the entire spectrum of the US immigration system."

After his latest missile, what does Kim want?

After his latest missile, what does Kim want?

Rediff.com18 May 2017

'Pyongyang's strategy seems to be a cry to be treated as equal with the US and Beijing and this aspiration is premised on equipping itself with weapons as devastating as theirs,' says Rajaram Panda.

Indian immigrants in US fear deportation post DACA repeal

Indian immigrants in US fear deportation post DACA repeal

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

President Trump said that he has great love for young immigrants who came to America as children.

Climate deal needed if Bill Gates' billions are to help poor nations

Climate deal needed if Bill Gates' billions are to help poor nations

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Heads of state and big-name billionaires opened the Paris climate summit with a bang on Monday.

Jihadi John: A monster or victim of circumstance?

Jihadi John: A monster or victim of circumstance?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Here are a few things to know about 'Jihadi John'

How to ensure your child's safety at school

How to ensure your child's safety at school

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

With many schools abdicating their legal and ethical responsibilities towards students, Avantika Bhuyan lists down things to keep in mind for your child's security

Can AAP be the nucleus of a Third Front govt at Centre?

Can AAP be the nucleus of a Third Front govt at Centre?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

For the third front to become a reality, it needs a party that has a pan-India presence and wins more Lok Sabha seats than all other parties in the front, say experts.

IPR: US trade body bats for India despite tough resistance

IPR: US trade body bats for India despite tough resistance

Rediff.com14 Mar 2014

The council resisted intense pressure from the powerful manufacturing, pharma and other trade lobbies that have urged the Obama administration to enact punitive measures against India for a laundry list of alleged intellectual property and patent violations.

Why Indian IT firms may face bigger US visa hurdle this year

Why Indian IT firms may face bigger US visa hurdle this year

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

According to experts, while allegations against Indian IT firms of visa misuse are nothing new, this time the scrutiny could be much greater.

Hate in America: Indians were never immune!

Hate in America: Indians were never immune!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

From citizenship rights to hate crimes and police brutality, no wave of persecution in the US has left Indians completely untouched.

Caught between worship and blame

Caught between worship and blame

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

The man behind Aligarh Muslim University 200 years on.

'Never suggested overnight banning of high value notes'

'Never suggested overnight banning of high value notes'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

'There has to be an 18-month transition.' 'But if the government had some prior knowledge that the high value notes were being used for an imminent terrorist activity in the country, then we have to accept the step.'

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Aadhaar is based on unscientific thinking, fallible biometric data

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Biometric authentication is based on the unscientific and questionable assumption that there are parts of human body that does not age, wither and decay with the passage of time.

'You can't stand on a podium and preach to India'

'You can't stand on a podium and preach to India'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

'India is no longer the India of the '70s and the '80s.' 'It's a large country with the fastest growing economy.' 'In working with India, you just can't go and humiliate the nation publicly.' USIBC President Mukesh Aghi tells Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com about how he advises American companies to do business with India, what he thinks of Modi's government and the way forward for the India-US relationship.

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