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The Godfather: A Hell to Make

The Godfather: A Hell to Make

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

Despite the Oscars, the box office glory, and the universal acclaim, Francis Ford Coppola, I am sure, remembers The Godfather with as much frustration as pride. Like Michael Corleone, he got into it with the best of intentions, and got out of it on top but lost in the heights. Sreehari Nair revisits the film as it turns 50 this month.

Kerber, like Serena, is on the comeback trail

Kerber, like Serena, is on the comeback trail

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Germany's Angelique Kerber, who will try to prevent Serena Williams winning an eighth Wimbledon title on Saturday, never went away but she too is making a comeback of sorts.

India's IT sector fears a hit from Trump's immigration ban

India's IT sector fears a hit from Trump's immigration ban

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The US president's stance on immigration could lead to a change in H1B visa rules.

Kate Winslet gives YOU something to talk about

Kate Winslet gives YOU something to talk about

Rediff.com20 Sep 2021

Kate Winslet won her second Emmy for playing the role of Detective Mare Sheehan in Mare Of Easttown.

Trump admn allows travel ban exemptions for IT, healthcare sectors

Trump admn allows travel ban exemptions for IT, healthcare sectors

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The US state department, which issued the revised travel advisory, on Wednesday said that the exemptions have been given under the national interest category.

Inclusion Rider: The reason why the world wants to know about Kalpana Kotagal

Inclusion Rider: The reason why the world wants to know about Kalpana Kotagal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Here's how she is linked to the most talked about Oscars speech of the year.

Murthy slams Indian IT firms, says they behave like immigration agents

Murthy slams Indian IT firms, says they behave like immigration agents

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

'Indian companies has a responsibility to create jobs for Americans, too'

Cognizant charged with H1-B visa abuse by US staff

Cognizant charged with H1-B visa abuse by US staff

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Eighteen American information technology professionals have filed a civil lawsuit against its former employer, Cognizant, for replacing them with people from India who were hired by the IT major on H-1B visas.

Are hashtags really political ads?

Are hashtags really political ads?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

The Election Commission has done its homework pretty well on political hashtags, observes ad guru Sandeep Goyal.

Last days of US tourist killed by Andaman tribe revealed

Last days of US tourist killed by Andaman tribe revealed

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

In excerpts from his journal, John Allen Chau, the American, reveals what it was like to meet the isolated tribe in the Andamans.

Govt may reimpose restrictions in Andaman island after US tourist's murder

Govt may reimpose restrictions in Andaman island after US tourist's murder

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The North Sentinel island is one of 29 islands in the Andamans where till June foreigners had to take special permission -- the RAP -- before being allowed to visit them.

TCS accused in US lawsuit of South Asian bias

TCS accused in US lawsuit of South Asian bias

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Steven Heldt said 95 per cent of Tata's 14,000-person US workforce descend from South Asia.

Shalabh Kumar: The desi who knows Trump best

Shalabh Kumar: The desi who knows Trump best

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

The founder of the Republican Hindu Coalition first attracted attention in the US as the "Punjabi tycoon" who was a huge supporter of Narendra Modi in the US. 'He will be best for India. There is no better ally for the US than India in the region,' Shalabh Kumar tells Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Caribbean officials unhappy with FIFA probe

Caribbean officials unhappy with FIFA probe

Rediff.com7 Jun 2011

Caribbean soccer officials are unhappy about the appointment of former FBI head Louis Freeh to lead FIFA's investigation into bribery allegations and have urged the ruling body to replace him.

US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban

US judge blocks Trump's H-1B visa ban

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

In a major relief to thousands of Indian IT professionals, a federal judge in the US on Thursday blocked the enforcement of a temporary visa ban by the Trump administration on a large number of work permits, including the most sought after H-1B visas, ruling that the president exceeded his constitutional authority.

US tycoon keeps option open on Man U bid

US tycoon keeps option open on Man U bid

Rediff.com16 Feb 2004

Manchester United, one of the world's most successful soccer clubs with a brand name that resonates worldwide, has a market value of 740 million pounds.

Subodh Karnik named CEO of ATA Airlines

Subodh Karnik named CEO of ATA Airlines

Rediff.com20 Oct 2006

American carrier ATA Airlines has named India-born Subodh Karnik as its president and chief executive officer effective from 2007.

Trump pulls out of trade deal TPP with executive order

Trump pulls out of trade deal TPP with executive order

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

The US president also cut funding for international groups that provide abortions, and froze hiring of some federal workers.

Fearing US poll-related violence, stores, businesses board up

Fearing US poll-related violence, stores, businesses board up

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Contractors were seen busy boarding up major stores and businesses from New York and Boston in the north to southern Houston to Washington DC and Chicago in the east to San Francisco in theWest.

Cook among top tech CEOs to meet Modi ahead of Trump summit

Cook among top tech CEOs to meet Modi ahead of Trump summit

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

American CEOs expected to meet Modi on Sunday include Apple's Tim Cook, Walmart's Doug McMillon, Caterpillar's Jim Umpleby, Google's Sundar Pichai and Microsoft's Satya Nadella.

Hindu text book: Legal aid sought

Hindu text book: Legal aid sought

Rediff.com30 Jan 2006

The MOST Expensive Celebrity Gifts!

The MOST Expensive Celebrity Gifts!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Did JAY-Z buy Beyonc an entire island?!

'Howdy Modi' event in US gets huge response

'Howdy Modi' event in US gets huge response

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

With more than 50,000 people registering for the Houston event and the numbers expected to climb, the organisers have asked those who may not be able to attend to cancel and so open up slots for the hopeful, and cautioning those coming from afar to book their air tickets soon.

Lawsuit filed seeking transparency in US' H-1B visa lottery

Lawsuit filed seeking transparency in US' H-1B visa lottery

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The lawsuit has been filed by American Immigration Council and American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Pakistan in search of new lobbyist to improve US relations

Pakistan in search of new lobbyist to improve US relations

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

Nadeem Hotiana, Pakistan Embassy spokesman in Washington, confirmed the country was now looking for a paid lobbyist "but has not yet taken any decision", the Dawn reported.

Audit of Trump's $33 billion aid figure will reveal who is deceiving: Asif

Audit of Trump's $33 billion aid figure will reveal who is deceiving: Asif

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif in a tweet said that Trump could hire a US-based audit firm "on our expense" to verify the $33 billion aid figure and "let the world know who is lying and deceiving".

'Political development in US to impact Infosys biz'

'Political development in US to impact Infosys biz'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Infosys as working on becoming "independent of the visa issue" as much as possible and hire more locals

'There will not be a messiah'

'There will not be a messiah'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

'There will only be an institutional solution between the board and the founders to take Infosys forward.'

How to build a powerful team

How to build a powerful team

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The success of any organisation relies strongly on the people it hires.

Trump bags first Senate endorsement

Trump bags first Senate endorsement

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

The endorsement first by a sitting American Senator comes days ahead of the crucial Republican presidential primaries on Tuesday in 11 states.

World's 'loneliest elephant' is finally free

World's 'loneliest elephant' is finally free

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Kaavan, the world's loneliest elephant, will finally get a chance to live in a place he can call home.

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Why India's automobile business is like Bollywood

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

What worked for Hyundai in India when so many other auto manufacturers have had to eat humble pie? Pavan Lall finds out.

Donald Trump unveils his economic policy, offers tax sops

Donald Trump unveils his economic policy, offers tax sops

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Announcing his tax reforms Trump said his policies would benefit working families.

H-1B visas

H-1B visas

Rediff.com16 Aug 2010

In a latest report on immigration, US Chamber of Commerce, which is world's largest chamber with more than 3 million members, asserted that such an allegation against Indian companies is 'hyperbole'.

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.

Exclusive Interview: Bobby Jindal

Exclusive Interview: Bobby Jindal

Rediff.com3 Nov 2004

The first Indian-American US Congressman in 46 years, in an exclusive interview with rediff.com

'Going back to India would have ruined everything'

'Going back to India would have ruined everything'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'As an international student, I am constantly living in fear.' 'You're always on guard as to what will happen next.'

Trump administration revokes new student visa order

Trump administration revokes new student visa order

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The announcement comes as a big relief to international students, including those from India.

Why I followed Guru Nanak

Why I followed Guru Nanak

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

One man follows Guru Nanak's visits to multi-faith sites across nine countries.

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Indians may benefit as US House scraps 7% country cap on Green Card

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

The bill, however, has to be passed by the Senate, wherein the Republicans enjoy a majority, before it can be signed into law by the US President Donald Trump.