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On Biden's roadmap: Citizenship to 5 lakh Indians, 'Muslim ban' to go

On Biden's roadmap: Citizenship to 5 lakh Indians, 'Muslim ban' to go

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

US President-elect Joe Biden will work towards providing a roadmap to American citizenship for nearly 11 million undocumented immigrants, including over 500,000 from India, and will also establish a minimum admission number of 95,000 refugees annually.

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

How year's most extravagant wedding was made secure

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Three different invitations were sent out for the wedding and the receptions with top-run guests being sent a large red box that contained an intricate chest incorporating a mini silver temple featuring gold idols of various Hindu deities, including Lord Ganesh, Radha-Krishna, and Goddess Durga.

US Supreme Court rules against Indian citizen in deportation case

US Supreme Court rules against Indian citizen in deportation case

Rediff.com17 May 2022

The US Supreme Court has ruled against an Indian citizen who has spent decades in the US and faces deportation after checking the wrong box on a driver's licence application.

Obama cites desi techie's case to push for immigration reform

Obama cites desi techie's case to push for immigration reform

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Vallabhaneni, founder and chief executive officer, Luminix, had to wait for 12 years before getting a Green Card.

H-1B visa renewal programme to start in Dec, Indians to benefit most

H-1B visa renewal programme to start in Dec, Indians to benefit most

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

In a move that will benefit a significantly large number of Indian technology professionals, the US is set to begin a pilot programme for domestic renewal of certain categories of H-1B visas in December. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

Olympic champion Schauffele wins PGA Championship for first major

Olympic champion Schauffele wins PGA Championship for first major

Rediff.com20 May 2024

American Xander Schauffele birdied the final hole to win the PGA Championship by one shot over LIV Golf's Bryson DeChambeau.

Tiger Woods struggles on return to PGA Tour

Tiger Woods struggles on return to PGA Tour

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Tiger Woods settled for a haphazard one-over-par 72 in the first round of the Genesis Invitational on Thursday.

Christmas Recipe: Gingerbread Men

Christmas Recipe: Gingerbread Men

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

These men make Christmas jolly.

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

No heat, no fever, DOA!

No heat, no fever, DOA!

Rediff.com4 Sep 2003

Step Inside Sania Mirza's Luxurious Home

Step Inside Sania Mirza's Luxurious Home

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Sania Mirza's home is a sanctuary where victories are celebrated, memories are made, and comfort is found.

4th Test PIX: Kohli dazzles; exciting Day 5 finish on cards

4th Test PIX: Kohli dazzles; exciting Day 5 finish on cards

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Images from Day 4 of the fourth and final Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, on Sunday.

Trump's 'merit-based' visa scheme to replace lottery system

Trump's 'merit-based' visa scheme to replace lottery system

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The bill, Trump said, 'would represent the most significant reform to our immigration system in half a century'.

Asian CT: India edge South Korea; maintain dominance

Asian CT: India edge South Korea; maintain dominance

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

India maintained their dominance in the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament with a nervy 3-2 victory over South Korea

Trump's in-laws become US citizens using 'chain migration', which he criticises

Trump's in-laws become US citizens using 'chain migration', which he criticises

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

CHAIN MIGRATION must end now, Trump had tweeted ion November.

HDFC Bank to send debit card PIN via SMS

HDFC Bank to send debit card PIN via SMS

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

As part of its 'go-green' initiative, HDFC Bank has started sending PIN, unique code number, for debit card holders through SMS instead of the practice of sending it by post.

'Christmas Is A Celebration Of Pure Life'

'Christmas Is A Celebration Of Pure Life'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

'If we can't celebrate life itself, it is not a festival anymore, but one's ignorance of what's happening around us.'

Unforgettable kabaddi chaos ends in GOLD for India

Unforgettable kabaddi chaos ends in GOLD for India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

India claimed an unprecedented 100th medal at the Asian Games with a thrilling 26-25 victory over Chinese Taipei in the women's kabaddi final.

Trump admin says H-4 visa holders won't be allowed to work

Trump admin says H-4 visa holders won't be allowed to work

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

"Removing H-4 Dependent Spouses From the Class of Aliens Eligible for Employment Authorisation," said the US department of homeland security's unified agenda in the federal register notification of its semi-annual regulatory agenda.

Sensex pares early losses, ends 242 points down

Sensex pares early losses, ends 242 points down

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Among the Sensex firms, HDFC Bank, Bharti Airtel, Infosys, UltraTech Cement, Tata Steel, Wipro, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Reliance Industries, Tech Mahindra and JSW Steel were the major laggards. Power Grid, Titan, Mahindra & Mahindra and NTPC were among the gainers.

India's incredible comeback! Dramatic win over Malaysia seals 4th Asian Champions Trophy title

India's incredible comeback! Dramatic win over Malaysia seals 4th Asian Champions Trophy title

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

India beat Malaysia 4-3 to win the Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament

US officials gave Taliban 'kill list' of Afghan aides: Report

US officials gave Taliban 'kill list' of Afghan aides: Report

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

The United States officials in Afghanistan naively handed the Taliban a 'kill list' to target Afghans who aided American forces in the country, according to a media report.

Biden plans to raise H-1B limit, remove country quota

Biden plans to raise H-1B limit, remove country quota

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

US President-elect Joe Biden plans to increase the number of high-skilled visas, including H-1B, and eliminate the limit on employment-based visas by country, both of which are expected to benefit tens of thousands of Indian professionals impacted by some immigration policies of the outgoing Trump administration.

Raghuram Rajan taken aback by query about citizenship

Raghuram Rajan taken aback by query about citizenship

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

"I am an Indian citizen, I have always been an Indian citizen. I always held an Indian passport. I held an Indian diplomatic passport when my father was in the foreign service and when I travelled on behalf of the ministry of finance," Rajan said.

Rajan did 'extraordinary job' as RBI chief: Infosys' Sikka

Rajan did 'extraordinary job' as RBI chief: Infosys' Sikka

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

We require a very pivotal kind of leadership now from the central bank in order to work with the government

Widow of Indian techie Srinivas Kuchibhotla can stay in US for now

Widow of Indian techie Srinivas Kuchibhotla can stay in US for now

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Sunayana Dumala fell out of status because her permission to reside in the US was tied to Kuchibhotla through marriage.

Akashdeep scores hat-trick but sloppy India lose 4-5 to Australia

Akashdeep scores hat-trick but sloppy India lose 4-5 to Australia

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Akashdeep equalised for India in the 11th minute after Hardik Singh made a wonderful interception to create the opportunity.

Scheffler wins Players Championship; reclaims top ranking

Scheffler wins Players Championship; reclaims top ranking

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Scottie Scheffler becomes just the third player, along with Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, to hold both the Masters and Players Championship titles at the same time.

Trump says deport immigrant 'invaders', with 'no judges or court cases'

Trump says deport immigrant 'invaders', with 'no judges or court cases'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

President Trump has been calling for a merit-based immigration system, a move that would benefit the Indian professionals.

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Obama opens US border to more talent from India

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

To secure a work visa in the US, students have to find an employer who can sponsor it.

Rishi Sunak's road to becoming British PM

Rishi Sunak's road to becoming British PM

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Following is the chronology of the main events illustrating Sunak's second shot at UK prime minister's post.

Obama's new immigration norms to benefit Indians

Obama's new immigration norms to benefit Indians

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

Obama used his executive power to announce a series of administrative measures to provide legal status to over five million illegal immigrants in the country, including those from India.

Obama rejects Republican immigration reform bill

Obama rejects Republican immigration reform bill

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

United States President Barack Obama, who pledged that enacting comprehensive immigration reform would be a priority in his second term, has rejected a Republican-sponsored immigration bill that would have created a new green card category for foreign students, reports Aziz Haniffa.

Families torn apart: Toll of Trump's immigration order

Families torn apart: Toll of Trump's immigration order

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

United States President Donald Trump's new executive order banning immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries -- Iran, Iraq, Libya, Sudan, Yemen, Syria and Somalia - has upended the lives of many families across the world.

Adani Group net profit up 107% in first half of FY24 but sales slow down

Adani Group net profit up 107% in first half of FY24 but sales slow down

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

The net profit of the listed Adani group companies more than doubled year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in the first half of 2023-24 (H1FY24), even as their revenue declined in this period. The nine firms posted a 107.7 per cent jump in net profit at Rs 23,929 crore in April-September compared to the year-ago period. Net sales, on the other hand, were down 14 per cent to Rs 1.49 trillion in H1FY24, data collated by Business Standard showed.

Golf: Shubhankar Sharma in joint lead at Irish Open

Golf: Shubhankar Sharma in joint lead at Irish Open

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

Shubhankar Sharma dropped a late bogey after a splendid front nine to shoot 6-under 66 and grab the joint lead at the Horizon Irish Open.

Tech giants urge Trump admin to retain H1-B spouses' work permit

Tech giants urge Trump admin to retain H1-B spouses' work permit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2018

The Trump administration is reportedly moving ahead with its decision not to give work permits to the spouses of H-1B visa-holders, arguing that this displaces genuine American workers.

Lankan Prez calls Rajapaksa to facilitate his return: Report

Lankan Prez calls Rajapaksa to facilitate his return: Report

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Rajapaksa fled the country and resigned last month in the face of a popular uprising against his government for mismanaging the island nation's economy.

US Masters: Garcia beats Rose to claim Green Jacket

US Masters: Garcia beats Rose to claim Green Jacket

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Spain's Sergio Garcia ended nearly two decades of major disappointment when he beat England's Justin Rose in a playoff to win the US Masters on Sunday, donning the Green Jacket on what would have been the 60th birthday of his hero, the late Seve Ballesteros.

Krishna Shroff Isn't Your Regular Princess

Krishna Shroff Isn't Your Regular Princess

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'You could be the king but watch the queen'.