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Support immigration reform: Indian Americans ask Senators

Support immigration reform: Indian Americans ask Senators

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

GITPRO asked US Senators to support the legislation in the Congress.

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.

UK: Immigrants now have to 'earn their stay'

UK: Immigrants now have to 'earn their stay'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

The Green Paper is defined as a three-stage route to citizenship, including a new probationary period of citizenship, with stringent conditions, which require new migrants to demonstrate their contribution to the UK at every stage or leave the country. Migrants will not have full access to social benefits until they have completed a compulsory probationary period. The proposal also asks migrants to improve their command of English to pass probation.

H-1B visa: Trump has good news for IT professionals

H-1B visa: Trump has good news for IT professionals

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

H1-B holders in the US can rest assured that changes are soon coming which will bring both simplicity and certainty to your stay, including a potential path to citizenship: Trump.

Doctors discuss healers' hurdles at AAPI conference

Doctors discuss healers' hurdles at AAPI conference

Rediff.com15 May 2012

J-1 visa, Green Card backlog issues permeate AAPI conference. Aziz Haniffa reports

Two Tibetans killed in Oikos University shooting

Two Tibetans killed in Oikos University shooting

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Tshering Rinzing Bhutia, 38, a student from Sikkim was among the seven killed in the Monday shooting at Oikos University, a religious college in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Sikkim student killed in US university shooting

Sikkim student killed in US university shooting

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

Tshering Rinzing Bhutia, 38, a student from Sikkim was among the seven killed in the Monday shooting at Oikos University, a religious college in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Indian IT professionals welcome US immigration bill

Indian IT professionals welcome US immigration bill

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Indian IT professionals in the US have welcomed the proposed immigration bill on several counts, particularly the Green Card, introduction of merit-based visa and increase in H-1B visa quota.

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

240,000 illegal Indian immigrants may get US citizenship

240,000 illegal Indian immigrants may get US citizenship

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

Described by the White House as a "big deal", the compromise announced by the group of top eight Senators proposes a path to citizenship for 11.5 million illegal immigrants.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

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.

174 Indians file lawsuit against Trump's proclamation on H-1B

174 Indians file lawsuit against Trump's proclamation on H-1B

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an order declaring the presidential proclamation restriction on issuing new H-1B or H4 visas or admitting new H-1B or H-4 visa holders as unlawful.

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.

For HNIs, EB-5 investor visa better than F-1 student visa: Experts

For HNIs, EB-5 investor visa better than F-1 student visa: Experts

Rediff.com28 Dec 2014

The EB-5 Programme has been in effect since 1990 as an opportunity for the immigrant and their family to obtain permanent residency to the US.

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.

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.

Education loans: From India or US?

Education loans: From India or US?

Rediff.com9 May 2011

According to data from the Open Door Report published by the Institute of International Education, US was the preferred destination for Indian students, with 104,897 of them opting for courses in 2010.

Nat Geo's famous 'Afghan Girl' arrested for ID card fraud

Nat Geo's famous 'Afghan Girl' arrested for ID card fraud

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

An inquiry had been launched with officials under fire for issuing CNICs without legitimate documentation.

Rajan not 'fully Indian', sack him immediately: Swamy to PM

Rajan not 'fully Indian', sack him immediately: Swamy to PM

Rediff.com17 May 2016

Reiterating his earlier stance, BJP's Rajya Sabha member Subramanian Swamy has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to sack RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan.

Out-of-favour Plunkett open to idea of playing for US

Out-of-favour Plunkett open to idea of playing for US

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Liam Plunkett whose wife is American, has not played for England since claiming three wickets in last year's World Cup final.

Why do economists like Raghuram Rajan leave India?

Why do economists like Raghuram Rajan leave India?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

The ones who came more recently were clutching the green cards that gave them an escape hatch through which to return to green pastures: Arvind Panagariya, Raghuram Rajan, Arvind Subramanian and other perfectly honourable gentlemen like them, points out T N Ninan.

US study visa: No matter what, tell the truth

US study visa: No matter what, tell the truth

Rediff.com21 May 2010

The official spokesperson of the US Embassy, New Delhi speaks about the visa process and shares advice on studying in the US.

Immigration reforms to begin this year: Obama

Immigration reforms to begin this year: Obama

Rediff.com6 May 2010

US President Barack Obama has said that he wants to start working on immigration legislation this year, while seeking the support of Democrats and Republicans in this effort.

Join IT to work in India, not in the US: Murthy

Join IT to work in India, not in the US: Murthy

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

Youngsters looking to settle abroad, especially the US, by working in the IT industry should opt for career growth within India, which offers larger growth opportunities than anywhere else in the world, Infosys mentor N R Narayana Murthy said.

Trump's travel ban claims life; woman dies after denied entry from Iraq

Trump's travel ban claims life; woman dies after denied entry from Iraq

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

A family from Detroit became the latest victim of United States President Donald Trump's ban on immigration and travel from seven predominately Muslim nations as the mother of a local business owner died as she could not return to the US for treatment.

100 Indian workers suffering in US: Family

100 Indian workers suffering in US: Family

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Up to 300 Indian workers, including 100 Keralites, are suffering under poor living conditions in the US after being allegedly cheated by a Mumbai-based recruitment firm which promised them Green Card and Permanent Residency Visa, family members of the workers claimed on Tuesday. Pradeep, whose brother Sabulal Vijayan was among those cheated, said the workers, employed in a marine construction company, have filed a complaint in a local court in Mississipi.

Trump's new immigration policy will benefit Indians

Trump's new immigration policy will benefit Indians

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The immigration reform proposals significantly increase the quota for skilled workers from existing nearly 12 per cent to 57 per cent.

Why doesn't India stand up for Diaspora's rights?

Why doesn't India stand up for Diaspora's rights?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

India is only interested in its Diaspora in a crude and grasping manner: It remembers the 20-million-strong overseas Indian community only to beg them for their money. This is hypocritical and unbecoming.

H-1B visa-holders being deported from port of landing!

H-1B visa-holders being deported from port of landing!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Several Indians who arrived with an H-1B visa at Newark and John F Kennedy airports were deported based on a new rule, immigration attorneys and activists have reported. The new rule stipulates that those who arrive on a work visa should 'arrive at the place of work'.

MNIK music: Not fancy, yet very likable

MNIK music: Not fancy, yet very likable

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

The music has strong Sufi flavours and is very melodious.

Sandra Bullock's Proposal works

Sandra Bullock's Proposal works

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

The romantic comedy, which cost about $40 million, could earn over $200 million worldwide.

No of Indians adopting US citizenship come down

No of Indians adopting US citizenship come down

Rediff.com11 Jul 2008

The number of Indians adopting US citizenship has decreased though they are the second biggest ethnic group to acquire the green cards. According to the Annual Flow Report issued by Department of Homeland Security, the total number of people becoming naturalised US citizens was 6,60,477 in 2007.

Gandhigiri in Silicon Valley wins the day

Gandhigiri in Silicon Valley wins the day

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

Facing political pressure and legal action, the U.S. government may speed up green-card processing and make more slots available

Ramchand Pakistani, another Indo-Pak venture

Ramchand Pakistani, another Indo-Pak venture

Rediff.com5 May 2008

A few years ago Mehreen Jabbar took a trip back home to Pakistan -- a visit required for her green card application process. Jabbar had worked for nearly 13 years producing and directing soap operas for Pakistani television, often while living in New York. During the visit, her father handed her an outline of a film script based on a true incident.

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'.

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.

Woods cards career-worst 82

Woods cards career-worst 82

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

The 14-times major winner, struggling in his return to competitive golf after a long layoff due to a back injury, had six bogeys, two double bogeys, a triple bogey and two birdies in the round.

Why IIT grads abroad are returning to India

Why IIT grads abroad are returning to India

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Between 1964 and 2001, 35% of IIT graduates moved to America for work or studies. But from 2002 onwards, only 16% have opted for 'one way plane tickets.'