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Why Are Indian IT Firms Cutting H-1B Applications?

Why Are Indian IT Firms Cutting H-1B Applications?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian IT companies have significantly reduced their fresh H-1B visa applications for US FY27, a direct consequence of soaring fees imposed by the Trump administration and new lottery system changes that prioritise higher-salaried employees, leading to a seven-year low in registrations.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump factor, political heat sour Canada's excitement

FIFA World Cup 2026: Trump factor, political heat sour Canada's excitement

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

US president Donald Trump in recent weeks has renewed threats to make Canada the 51st US state, and said he might not renew the trilateral trade agreement between the US, Canada and Mexico -- the co-hosts of this year's World Cup.

Democrats Demand Trump's Removal After 'Civilisation' Threat to Iran

Democrats Demand Trump's Removal After 'Civilisation' Threat to Iran

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

US President Donald Trump's threats against Iran have drawn strong condemnation from Democrat leaders, who are calling for his removal from office, while some Republicans express concern.

California Hospice Fraud: FBI Arrests Eight in $50 Million Healthcare Scheme

California Hospice Fraud: FBI Arrests Eight in $50 Million Healthcare Scheme

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The FBI has arrested eight individuals in California for allegedly defrauding the national healthcare system of over USD 50 million through fraudulent hospice care facilities.

California Hospice Fraud: FBI Arrests Eight in $50 Million Scheme

California Hospice Fraud: FBI Arrests Eight in $50 Million Scheme

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

The FBI has arrested eight individuals in California for allegedly defrauding the national healthcare system of over $50 million through fraudulent hospice care facilities.

Trump's Pause Gives Iran NOTHING!

Trump's Pause Gives Iran NOTHING!

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The pause gives the US time to breathe, to regroup, to move its expeditionary force into position without risk of interception along the way. It gives Iran nothing -- on the ground, attacks against its infrastructure continue apace. Prem Panicker in his must read daily blog on the Gulf War.

BBC execs quit amid row over 'doctoring' Trump speech

BBC execs quit amid row over 'doctoring' Trump speech

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Two top executives at the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) resigned on Sunday amid an escalating scandal over impartiality and bias, as reported by CNN.

Oscars 2026: The Most Interesting Bits

Oscars 2026: The Most Interesting Bits

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

The 98th Academy Awards was a mix of high fashion, subdued politics, flashes of humour and emotions running high.

Bayern Munich held by Hamburg; Barcelona win at Elche; Napoli edge Fiorentina

Bayern Munich held by Hamburg; Barcelona win at Elche; Napoli edge Fiorentina

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Harry Kane scored his 36th goal of the season but Bayern Munich let a second-half lead slip to draw 2-2 with Hamburg SV.

Davis Cup: Easy for Australia, US; Japan stun Britain

Davis Cup: Easy for Australia, US; Japan stun Britain

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Davis Cup heavyweights Australia and the United States eased through the first qualifying round on Saturday but Britain were knocked out as Japan hit back from 2-1 down to win 3-2, while Denmark staged a dramatic comeback to overcome Serbia.

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The 68th Grammy Awards began at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

PIX: US, Spain seal Davis Cup last eight berths

PIX: US, Spain seal Davis Cup last eight berths

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

A summary of Friday's action in the Davis Cup group stage matches.

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

'Indira Gandhi Stood Up To The Americans'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

'She was brave. She didn't care a hoot. And India was not the strongest of nations as it is now.'

Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump debate is here but rules apply

Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump debate is here but rules apply

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Ahead of the US presidential elections this November, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are set to face off in their first debate in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday night ET.

H1B Crisis: 'No Point Going To The US'

H1B Crisis: 'No Point Going To The US'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'Every parent should rethink their decisions to send their children to the US.'

Davis Cup: Britain see off Australia; Spain and Italy lose

Davis Cup: Britain see off Australia; Spain and Italy lose

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Britain battled to victory over last year's Davis Cup runners-up Australia in their Finals group stage opener on Wednesday, while Spain and Italy both suffered chastening defeats at home in the premier men's team competition.

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal's epic win steals the spotlight

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal's epic win steals the spotlight

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Nagal's court coverage and solid defence in long drawn points was the highlight of his win.

Curious case of the McDonalds Happy Meal

Curious case of the McDonalds Happy Meal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2010

Manhattan artist Sally Davies bought a McDonalds happy meal six months ago on April 10 of this year, and has photographed it everyday -- and six months later, the meal shows almost no signs of decomposing.

Curious case of the McDonalds Happy Meal

Curious case of the McDonalds Happy Meal

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Manhattan artist Sally Davies bought a McDonalds happy meal six months ago on April 10 of this year, and has photographed it everyday -- and six months later, the meal shows almost no signs of decomposing.

All about US Open champion Jannik Sinner

All about US Open champion Jannik Sinner

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

Jannik Sinner overpowered American Taylor Fritz in the final to become the first Italian man to win the US Open singles title.

Young replaces injured Isner for Davis Cup tie vs Britain

Young replaces injured Isner for Davis Cup tie vs Britain

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Donald Young has replaced the injured John Isner for the United States and will face Wimbledon champion Andy Murray of Britain in Friday's opening match of the first-round Davis Cup tie in San Diego.

Davis Cup: Federer, Wawrinka put Switzerland ahead versus Serbia

Davis Cup: Federer, Wawrinka put Switzerland ahead versus Serbia

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Switzerland took advantage of Novak Djokovic's absence to open a 2-0 lead over last year's runners-up Serbia in their Davis Cup tie on Friday with Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka winning their singles rubbers.

Britain's Murray seals rare Davis Cup win over U.S

Britain's Murray seals rare Davis Cup win over U.S

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

Britain celebrated their first Davis Cup victory over the United States since 1935 when Andy Murray beat Sam Querrey 7-6, 6-7, 6-1, 6-3 on Sunday in the World Group first-round tie in San Diego.

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Kamala Harris Is A Desi At Heart

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'I think of that young baby, still in her diapers, balancing with her arms held up by her mother, a Tamil woman wearing a salwar kameez and a dupatta, seated on a stoop,' recalls Aseem Chhabra.

Davis Cup: Ward subdues Isner to give Britain 2-0 lead

Davis Cup: Ward subdues Isner to give Britain 2-0 lead

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

James Ward defied the odds to beat American marathon man John Isner.

Serbia, France sail into Davis Cup last eight

Serbia, France sail into Davis Cup last eight

Rediff.com8 Mar 2015

Novak Djokovic spurred Serbia to a 3-0 win over neighbours Croatia in the first round of the Davis Cup on Saturday and they will be joined in the quarter-finals by an equally rampant France.

Davis Cup: Serbia, Britain in control; Swiss hold Belgium

Davis Cup: Serbia, Britain in control; Swiss hold Belgium

Rediff.com7 Mar 2015

Serbia carved out a 2-0 lead over rivals Croatia while Britain led the US by the same score and holders Switzerland were tied with Belgium in the Davis Cup.

'Dharmashastras are the most vocal defenders of caste'

'Dharmashastras are the most vocal defenders of caste'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

'Hindus are proud of what the Dharmashastras symbolise, but they don't want to do any work to preserve it!,' Sanskrit scholar Donald Davis tells Kanika Dutta.

Emmy 2015: Veep, Games of Thrones, Viola Davis create history

Emmy 2015: Veep, Games of Thrones, Viola Davis create history

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The 67th annual Primetime Emmy Awards took place at the Microsoft Theater in Downtown Los Angeles, California, on September 20.

Noskova stuns Daria; early exit for Rune in Adelaide

Noskova stuns Daria; early exit for Rune in Adelaide

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

Holger Rune crashed out to Yoshihito Nishioka in the ATP 250 Adelaide International 1 first round.

Golden Globes: RRR's Naatu Naatu Wins Best Original Song

Golden Globes: RRR's Naatu Naatu Wins Best Original Song

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

A quick look at the winners of the 80th Annual Golden Globe awards.

Have the legendary Bryan brothers called it a day?

Have the legendary Bryan brothers called it a day?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2020

In an interview last month after a World Tennis Tour event at the Greenbrier in West Virginia, they said they had not yet decided whether they were finished competing. Playing almost exclusively with each other throughout their 25-year careers, the Bryans captured a professional era record 119 titles, including 16 Grand Slam wins, 39 ATP Masters 1000s and the ATP Finals title four times.

What you must know about French Open champ Nadal

What you must know about French Open champ Nadal

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

Factbox on Rafael Nadal, who beat Novak Djokovic 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 on Sunday to win a record-extending 13th French Open title:

Tennis: Nadal calls for 'one big world cup competition'

Tennis: Nadal calls for 'one big world cup competition'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

'I think it's a great competition but ... I can't change my mind that two world cups (within two months) is not real'

NSA Doval to visit US this week, meet US defence secretary

NSA Doval to visit US this week, meet US defence secretary

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Doval will meet US Defence Secretary James Mattis on March 24, Pentagon spokesman Capt Jeff Davis told reporters, adding that they are likely to discuss a wide range of bilateral security issues and those related to the defence relationship.

Yuki bows out of China Open qualifiers

Yuki bows out of China Open qualifiers

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

Young India Davis Cupper Yuki Bhambri stumbled at the first step of the ATP China Open qualifiers, losing in straight sets to Donald Young, in Beijing.

US deploys missile defence in South Korea; China irked

US deploys missile defence in South Korea; China irked

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

The United States has started deploying the first elements of its advanced Terminal High Altitude Area Defense anti-missile system at the Osan Air Base in South Korea after North Korea conducted test of four ballistic missiles which broke international sanctions.

Adarsh Gourav loses BAFTA to Anthony Hopkins

Adarsh Gourav loses BAFTA to Anthony Hopkins

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

Nomadland dominates BAFTAs 2021 with four wins.

Australian court tosses out Adani coal mine challenge

Australian court tosses out Adani coal mine challenge

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

The mine got the sign-off from Environment Minister Greg Hunt in October after the company cleared concerns about two rare outback species