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Opposition to move privilege motions against Swaraj in RS

Opposition to move privilege motions against Swaraj in RS

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The opposition claimed that Swaraj misinformed the House on India's foreign policy.

Time for India to inflict pain on China

Time for India to inflict pain on China

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

'China has gone too long as a rogue power, trashing international norms, agreements, and treaties as if they were not the paper they were written on.' 'The ill-advised attack on Ladakh may be the beginning of the end of that nonsense,' advocates Rajeev Srinivasan.

US jury strikes down discrimination suit against TCS

US jury strikes down discrimination suit against TCS

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The nine-member jury found in an Oakland, California court on Wednesday that the TCS did not have a "pattern or practice" of intentionally discriminating against non-South Asian workers due to their race or national origin.

Capgemini on hiring spree, India headcount to hit 100,000 by Apr-end

Capgemini on hiring spree, India headcount to hit 100,000 by Apr-end

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The company is the third largest employer among foreign IT companies in the country, after Accenture and IBM

Former Texas employee sues Infy for 'discrimination'

Former Texas employee sues Infy for 'discrimination'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The lawsuit pointed out that the plaintiff's experience with Infosys demonstrates the 'discriminatory nature of Infosys' employment practices'.

RAISE Act proposes to halve immigrant count in US

RAISE Act proposes to halve immigrant count in US

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

The Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment, or RAISE, Act, introduced by Republican senator Tom Cotton and David Perdue from the Democratic party, would alter the US immigration system to significantly reduce the number of foreigners admitted to the country without a skills-based visa.

Sensex tanks 194 points after Survey projects lower GDP

Sensex tanks 194 points after Survey projects lower GDP

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

TCS, Wipro and Infosys dropped by up to 4.47 per cent, dragging down the BSE IT index by 2.96 per cent

The big challenge Indian IT companies face in US

The big challenge Indian IT companies face in US

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

TCS, Infosys and others are banking on automation to protect their turf in the US, but building a successful revenue model around it may prove difficult

India, US vow to strengthen economic ties, resolve differences

India, US vow to strengthen economic ties, resolve differences

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

There was a discussion on trade matters, market access, regulatory issues and barriers. Both leaders underlined the importance of free and fair trade

India's GDP to expand at 7.5% in 2017-18: Jaitley

India's GDP to expand at 7.5% in 2017-18: Jaitley

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

India's growth, he said, remains resilient with low inflation, fiscal prudence and low current account deficit, talking about robust structural reform measures.

All you should know about the US First Lady to-be

All you should know about the US First Lady to-be

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Here are some interesting facts about Melania Trump, wife of Donald Trump

Indian CEO arrested on visa fraud charges

Indian CEO arrested on visa fraud charges

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

He is accused of multi-year visa fraud, involving forged and fraudulent documents to get visas such as H1B for over 200 foreign workers.

Why Donald Trump's visa reforms are not all that bad

Why Donald Trump's visa reforms are not all that bad

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

To the extent that body shopping is replaced by true offshoring, everyone is better off, says Ajay Shah.

India must call Trump's bluff

India must call Trump's bluff

Rediff.com22 Feb 2020

The US seems to be engaging in a game of brinkmanship where President Trump's visit has been used as 'leverage' to pressure India into agreeing to a trade deal, notes Kashish Parpiani.

Markets end marginally higher as investors take a breather after Budget

Markets end marginally higher as investors take a breather after Budget

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The S&P BSE Sensex ended the day at 28,226, up 85 points, while the Nifty50 settled at 8,734, up 18 points.

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.

Zuckerberg takes on Trump over immigration

Zuckerberg takes on Trump over immigration

Rediff.com28 Jan 2017

"We need to keep this country safe, but we should do that by focusing on people who actually pose a threat ... We should also keep our doors open to refugees and those who need help. That's who we are," said the Facebook founder.

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.

New overseas clients help Infy post 1.3% growth in Q1 net profit

New overseas clients help Infy post 1.3% growth in Q1 net profit

Rediff.com14 Jul 2017

Revenue of the Bengaluru-based firm grew 1.7 per cent to Rs 17,078 crore in the June quarter as against Rs 16,782 crore in the year-ago period.

'Spectacle is a big part of why Trump is coming to India'

'Spectacle is a big part of why Trump is coming to India'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2020

'If there were no Ahmedabad programme -- no flashy town hall event in a huge cricket stadium with thousands cheering him on -- then Trump may well have decided not to go to India.'

Kansas Fear: Telugus in US told to talk in English

Kansas Fear: Telugus in US told to talk in English

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

In a bizarre reaction to Srinivas Kuchibhotla's shooting at a restaurant in Kansas on Wednesday night, the Telangana American Telugu Association has advised the community to avoid communicating in Telugu in public places in the US.

IT, FMCG shares drag Nifty below 7,800

IT, FMCG shares drag Nifty below 7,800

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Top 5 losers include Infosys, TCS, ITC, M&M and HUL.

Modi's road to Trump's heart

Modi's road to Trump's heart

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

With Donald Trump the appeal has to be to his business instincts in which his personal interests seem to play a significant role, says former foreign secretary Kanwal Sibal.

'Indian IT firms to lay off up to 2 lakh engineers annually'

'Indian IT firms to lay off up to 2 lakh engineers annually'

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Job cuts in Indian IT companies will be 1.75 -2 lakh per year in next 3 years, due to under- preparedness in adapting newer technologies, says Head Hunters MD

Markets settle flat in a choppy session; PowerGrid up over 4%

Markets settle flat in a choppy session; PowerGrid up over 4%

Rediff.com19 Apr 2017

IndusInd Bank was down nearly 1% even after it reported a 21% rise in its fourth-quarter profit

'Wipro is an execution company'

'Wipro is an execution company'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

'We are not in the race of how much is the revenue, but how good is the revenue.'

'Indian IT industry has to de-risk itself'

'Indian IT industry has to de-risk itself'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

"Protectionism is not new. The attention that is given is because there is a political and emotional element to it." TCS COO N G Subramaniam on why his company is optimistic despite global headwinds.

Why NOW is a good time to apply to a US university

Why NOW is a good time to apply to a US university

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The variety of options combined with global student mix makes it an apt destination for international students.

The hypocrisy of Donald Trump

The hypocrisy of Donald Trump

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

'None of his grandparents, and only one of his parents, was born in the US or spoke English as their mother tongue.' 'Of his three wives, one was born in Czechoslovakia and one in Slovenia.' 'Where would Trump have been if they, too, had 'rejected the ideology of globalism and embraced the doctrine of patriotism'?' asks Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

'We expect some hiccups with Trump'

'We expect some hiccups with Trump'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2017

'There will be some issues of contention, especially on H1B visa and on trade policy.'

CampusAlert: Slowdown hits new IIMs

CampusAlert: Slowdown hits new IIMs

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

IIM-Trichy has seen a dip in the number of offers per recruiter. IIM-Udaipur is yet to place 20 of its 144 students.

Skill to succeed: How TCS is leading the hiring game

Skill to succeed: How TCS is leading the hiring game

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The company hires postgraduate and PhD students from A+ grade institutes to be part of its research team.

Khurshid raises issue of Indian workers with Kerry

Khurshid raises issue of Indian workers with Kerry

Rediff.com26 Sep 2013

The issue is likely to crop up in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's meeting with US President Barack Obama.

A tragedy called President Trump? Not quite

A tragedy called President Trump? Not quite

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

Protectionism and a rollback of regulation. Defusion of tensions with Russia and a lowering of geo-political risks. Looser fiscal policy and tighter monetary policy. At least Donald Trump can't be faulted for not trying something different where existing policies have disappointed, says T T Ram Mohan.

US election result won't affect Indian markets

US election result won't affect Indian markets

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

US election results may not reverse Indian markets' bearish trend, says Devangshu Datta

India IT firms may raise fees to counter dearer US visas

India IT firms may raise fees to counter dearer US visas

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

India's roughly $150 billion outsourcing sector generates about three quarters of its revenue from the United States.

Obama pitches for simplicity in Indian regulations

Obama pitches for "simplicity" in Indian regulations

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

US President Barack Obama said there is natural convergence between India and the United States.

US body to resolve visa issues of Indians

US body to resolve visa issues of Indians

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

During the meeting with Acting Deputy US Trade Representative Wendy Cutler on Wednesday,

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.

'IT jobs will rise to 6 million in next 5 years'

'IT jobs will rise to 6 million in next 5 years'

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'If the Indian economy formalises, industrialises, urbanises and develops human capital, 10 lakh youngsters will join the labour force every month in the next 10 years.' 'It's not a bulb that will go off; it is a sunrise.'