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Rishi Sunak faces queries on wife's taxes, family wealth in 2nd TV debate

Rishi Sunak faces queries on wife's taxes, family wealth in 2nd TV debate

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The UK's prime ministerial race frontrunner, Rishi Sunak, spoke of his pride in what his Indian parents-in-law -- Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy and Sudha Murty -- had achieved, as he fought back over media commentary around wife Akshata's family wealth.

Indian workers win $20 mn settlement against US company

Indian workers win $20 mn settlement against US company

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Most sold property or plunged their families deeply into debt to pay labour recruiters' fees

Is Britain Ready For PM Rishi?

Is Britain Ready For PM Rishi?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

That a brown skinned man -- albeit one who speaks with a posh English accent -- would one day be the front-runner in a race to elect Boris's successor and head the party once led by Churchill and Thatcher would seem indigestible to the white men and women who have formed the trunk of the Conservative party for generations.

Wanted: nurses for the US!

Wanted: nurses for the US!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

Max HealthStaff, part of the Max India Group, needs qualified nurses to join its Max Overseas Nursing Programme.

This Indian woman's campaign led to the amendment of a US rule

This Indian woman's campaign led to the amendment of a US rule

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

An H4 visa is granted to the spouse/child of an H-1B worker.

Fabulous Wives Gets A THIRD Season

Fabulous Wives Gets A THIRD Season

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

In Season 3, true blue Bollywood wives like Gauri Khan and Twinkle Khanna are likely to feature in full-fledged roles.

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

He also reclaims the number one world ranking from defending champion Scottie Scheffler.

Free-Spirited Beach Gal Isha Talwar

Free-Spirited Beach Gal Isha Talwar

Rediff.com19 May 2023

Tropical beaches are happy to have elegant Isha sitting on their sands.

NRIs with US 'T' visas not being allowed to leave

NRIs with US 'T' visas not being allowed to leave

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Victims decry Ministry of External Affairs' 'vengeful' decision to stop them from leaving the country if they have a 'T' visa (Trafficking category) affixed on their passports. George Joseph/Rediff.com reports

Jobless In US, Indian Techies Face Uncertain Future

Jobless In US, Indian Techies Face Uncertain Future

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Those on H-1B visas have to find a new job within 60 days or head back to India.

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Is Britain Ready For Akshata Murty?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Meet Sudha Murty and N R Narayana Murthy's daughter whose husband Rishi Sunak is the frontrunner to be Britain's next prime minister.

Trump suspends H-1B, other visas till year end

Trump suspends H-1B, other visas till year end

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The proclamation that comes into effect on June 24, is expected to impact a large number of Indian IT professionals and several American and Indian companies who were issued H-1B visas by the US government for the fiscal year 2021 beginning October 1.

UK tax row: FM Rishi Sunak offers himself for independent review

UK tax row: FM Rishi Sunak offers himself for independent review

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has written to his boss, Boris Johnson, to be referred to one of the British Prime Minister's independent advisers to review all his ministerial declarations of interest amid a row around his family's tax affairs. The Indian-origin finance minister, who has been fighting back attacks over wife Akshata Murty's tax arrangements in India and also Opposition allegations around his own finances, said in a Twitter post on Sunday that he is confident the independent review by House of Lords peer Christopher Geidt, the Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests, will provide "further clarity". "My overriding concern is that the public retains confidence in the answers they are given and I believe the best way of achieving this is to ensure those answers are entirely independent, without bias or favour," Sunak states in his letter to Johnson.

What India men's hockey team must do vs Belgium in SF

What India men's hockey team must do vs Belgium in SF

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

India's men's hockey team chief coach Graham Reid has told his players to keep their emotions in check and avoid cards against a strong opponent like Belgium in the Tokyo Olympics semi-finals on Tuesday.

World No 1 in '92, Couples is oldest to make Masters cut

World No 1 in '92, Couples is oldest to make Masters cut

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

"Last year I played -- I was really almost a cripple, and I was popcorning it. This year I felt pretty good. So I got it within 20 yards of them a few times, which is good."

Now, withdraw, deposit Rs 40K with SBI debit cards

Now, withdraw, deposit Rs 40K with SBI debit cards

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

The initiative, launched at select branches, would promote paperless banking and make transactions easy and quick, SBI chief general manager Sunil Pant said in New Delhi on Thursday on the occasion of its foundation day.

Fitzpatrick's magical moment seals U.S. Open Golf win

Fitzpatrick's magical moment seals U.S. Open Golf win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

England's Matt Fitzpatrick delivered a shot for the ages to claim his first career major title in Brooklyn, Massachusetts.

'Trapped workers played cricket'

'Trapped workers played cricket'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'I decided to send a bat and a ball which was smaller in size so that it shouldn't get stuck in the pipe. And with that, they had a little good time.'

Lahiri makes a steady start in quest of PGA card

Lahiri makes a steady start in quest of PGA card

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

India golfer Anirban Lahiri turned in a creditable three-under 69 to be placed tied 16th after the first round of the Hotel Fitness Championship in the Web.com finals series at the Sycamore Hills Golf Club, in Fort Wayne, US.

EPL PIX: Wolves stun Spurs; Arsenal outclass Burnley; United win

EPL PIX: Wolves stun Spurs; Arsenal outclass Burnley; United win

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

Wolverhampton Wanderers stunned Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 with stoppage-time goals from Pablo Sarabia and Mario Lemina on Saturday, thwarting the visitors in their bid to reclaim top spot in the Premier League table.

Poster Girl Of Elegance Manisha Koirala

Poster Girl Of Elegance Manisha Koirala

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Her sleek fashion is totally aristocratic.

'Indian talent must for US' leadership in innovation'

'Indian talent must for US' leadership in innovation'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2017

The single greatest empowerment to our economic growth as we continue to move towards three per cent or four per cent GDP growth will be the resources that we need to fill hi-tech jobs, advanced degrees, advanced analytics, science and research: Senator Thom Tillis.

Hockey WC: Germany, Netherlands snatch semis slots

Hockey WC: Germany, Netherlands snatch semis slots

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Germany struck twice with two minutes left in the match to wipe out a two-goal deficit and then prevailed over England in the penalty shoot-out to make a dramatic entry into the semi-finals of the Men's Hockey World Cup, in Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday.

'Facebook layoffs may hit H-1B workers hard'

'Facebook layoffs may hit H-1B workers hard'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

As large-scale layoffs begin at Facebook's parent company Meta, employees on work visas such as H-1Bs are now faced with uncertainty over their immigration status, with CEO Mark Zuckerberg acknowledging "this is especially difficult if you're here on a visa" and offering support to those impacted. Meta announced that it is laying off 11,000 employees or 13 per cent of its workforce, with Zuckerberg describing it as "some of the most difficult changes we've made in Meta's history." US-based technology companies hire a large amount of H-1B workers, the majority of whom come from countries such as India.

Obama's immigration norms to ease Indian IT firms concerns

Obama's immigration norms to ease Indian IT firms concerns

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

It was expected to be a friendly Bill for the IT outsourcing industry

Woman held at B'luru airport for smuggling 31,000 memory cards

Woman held at B'luru airport for smuggling 31,000 memory cards

Rediff.com5 Jan 2012

A woman passenger was on Thursday arrested at the airport in Bengaluru for allegedly smuggling in more than 31,000 memory cards worth Rs 64 lakh from Hong Kong by hiding them in her stockings, a top customs official said.

US: Cop who left aged Indian paralysed sacked, arrested

US: Cop who left aged Indian paralysed sacked, arrested

Rediff.com13 Feb 2015

Officer Eric Parker was fired from his job for his use of force against a man who committed no crime, did not speak English and could not understand the police commands.

Sitapur Diwalis: Faith, Family & Khoya Makhana Sabji

Sitapur Diwalis: Faith, Family & Khoya Makhana Sabji

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Deepa Mehrotra's Diwalis in her hometown of Sitapur were full of rang.

Steady Scheffler takes lead into Masters final round

Steady Scheffler takes lead into Masters final round

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Scottie Scheffler had looked poised to run away with the Green Jacket on Saturday, but instead the Masters is set for a thrilling finish after the world No. 1 produced a brilliant escape on his final hole to take a three-shot lead going into the final round at Augusta National.

PHOTOS: Wade tears into India as Australia win opener

PHOTOS: Wade tears into India as Australia win opener

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

IMAGES from the 1st T20I played between India and Australia in Mohali on Tuesday.

HIL: SV Sunil stars in Jaypee Punjab Warriors first win

HIL: SV Sunil stars in Jaypee Punjab Warriors first win

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

Defending champions Jaypee Punjab Warriors opened their account in the fifth edition of the Hockey India League with an incredible 7-0 thrashing of Ranchi Rays, in Ranchi, on Wednesday.

PIX: Scheffler wins Masters for maiden major victory

PIX: Scheffler wins Masters for maiden major victory

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

Scheffler said he could afford to focus on his own game thanks to his three-shot cushion.

PHOTOS: Clinical India outclass Australia in 1st ODI

PHOTOS: Clinical India outclass Australia in 1st ODI

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

After the bowlers restricted Australia, a patient knock from KL Rahul and Ravindra Jadeja saw India clinch a five-wicket win over the visitors.

Have $500,000? You can become a US citizen

Have $500,000? You can become a US citizen

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Under the EB-5 visa programme you can become a US citizen provided you invest $500,000 in an approved project and create targeted employment. But only 700 Indians can do so each year.

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

Hero Indian Open: Shubhankar cards 72 to share lead after day 3

Hero Indian Open: Shubhankar cards 72 to share lead after day 3

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

While other Indians in the fray went over par, the 21-year-old from Chandigarh sank five birdies, including one at the 18th, against three bogeys and a double bogey at the 17th, to share the lead with English golfer Matt Wallace, who carded two-under 70 to total 209.

Struggling with spasms Lahiri cards disappointing 77 at World Golf

Struggling with spasms Lahiri cards disappointing 77 at World Golf

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Anirban Lahiri, coming in after a short break following events in Europe, was hit by back spasms early in his first round as he carded a 77 in the World Golf Championships-Invitational in Akron, Ohio, United States.