News for 'India Abroad Special'

'Despite Covid we don't care about health'

'Despite Covid we don't care about health'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

'The first duty of the government is to learn lessons from a bad experience and course correct. It's a pity that the government is making policy without looking at evidence and differentiating between immediate and urgent.'

Special court summons Mallya on Aug 27 under fugitive offenders ordinance

Special court summons Mallya on Aug 27 under fugitive offenders ordinance

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

If Mallya does not appear before the court, he risks being declared a fugitive economic offender, besides properties linked to him being confiscated.

Court refuses to allow Dabur's Burman to go abroad

Court refuses to allow Dabur's Burman to go abroad

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The court had earlier allowed Burman twice to go abroad, including a trip to London to attend his ailing brother there.

How I Nearly Got Scammed!

How I Nearly Got Scammed!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

In the new year be careful online as there are many scamsters lurking in the cloud, warns A Ganesh Nadar after twice escaping being scammed.

Special RBI measures got India $9.6 billion in forex: FM

Special RBI measures got India $9.6 billion in forex: FM

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Soon after taking over as RBI Governor on September 4, Raghuram Rajan had announced opening of a swap window facility to encourage banks to lure NRI funds.

Student Loans: 5 Must-Knows

Student Loans: 5 Must-Knows

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

Prashant A Bhonsle lists 5 major points you need to keep in mind before applying for a student loan.

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Looking At 1999: 25 Years Ago In Bollywood...

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Sukanya Verma recaps all those events from 25 years ago.

US readies plan to eliminate visa wait time in India

US readies plan to eliminate visa wait time in India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

The US is 'putting every ounce of its energy' to eliminate the long visa wait time in India, including sending a cadre of consular officers to the country and opening up its other overseas embassies as far away as Germany and Thailand for Indian visa applicants, according to a senior US visa officer. India was one of the very few countries where applications for US visas saw a major upswing after coronavirus-related travel restrictions were lifted. There have been growing concerns in India over the long waiting period for first time visa applicants, especially for those applying under B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) categories.

Delhi police files case over violence outside high commission in London

Delhi police files case over violence outside high commission in London

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The Delhi police has registered a case in connection with the protest held outside the Indian high commission in London on March 19, officials said in New Delhi on Friday.

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking. For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.'

SC to hear Rana Ayyub's plea against ED summons on Monday

SC to hear Rana Ayyub's plea against ED summons on Monday

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Grover had said a summons was issued by the special court in Ghaziabad against Ayyub for January 27 and therefore the matter be listed urgently.

'The Magic Continues At ISRO'

'The Magic Continues At ISRO'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'The benchmark was set by Dr Sarabhai.' 'If there is a problem, everybody would be encouraged to come up with a solution.' 'The final solution will be the result of all the inputs.' 'This is passed on through time.' 'Even today, you see that nobody wants to take particular credit on a success.'

When Lataji Didn't Sing For Raj Kapoor

When Lataji Didn't Sing For Raj Kapoor

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

'Hamara aur Rajsaab ka bahot gehra aur toot bandhan tha. Hum bahot ladte the (we used to fight a lot) but he could make me bend my rules for him.;

SC to hear Rana Ayyub's plea against ED summons

SC to hear Rana Ayyub's plea against ED summons

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday agreed to hear the petition of journalist Rana Ayyub challenging the summons issued to her by a special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court in Ghaziabad in a money laundering case lodged against her by the Enforcement Directorate (ED).

Special evacuation flights for Indians in US to begin this week

Special evacuation flights for Indians in US to begin this week

Rediff.com5 May 2020

While no exact dates have been announced yet, the flights could take off from San Francisco, New York, Chicago and Washington DC, the officials said.

When Sudha, Narayana Murthy Broke Up

When Sudha, Narayana Murthy Broke Up

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

After agonizing over this for weeks, he made a decision. When they met after work one evening, he startled her by blurting out, 'I think we should break up.' A moving excerpt from Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy.

Holi pics: A celebration with friends

Holi pics: A celebration with friends

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Readers share their Holi pics.

Prime Minister Modi turns 65; greetings pour in from India and abroad

Prime Minister Modi turns 65; greetings pour in from India and abroad

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 65 on Thursday, with a host of leaders across the political spectrum wishing him a healthy and long life.

NIA takes over probe into Indian mission attack in London

NIA takes over probe into Indian mission attack in London

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Pro-Khalistani protestors tried to vandalise the Indian High Commission in London and pulled down the national flag while holding protests outside the high commission complex on March 19.

Banks, trade bodies urged to push cross-border rupee trade

Banks, trade bodies urged to push cross-border rupee trade

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

Reserve Bank and the finance ministry on Wednesday asked top management of banks and representative of trade bodies to push exports and import transactions in rupee. It was stressed during a meeting that banks should connect with their foreign counterparts for opening special rupee vastro accounts to facilitate cross-border trade in Indian currency rather than popular mode dollar, sources said. Trade associations and their foreign trading partners should explore opportunities to make use of the framework, sources added.

Women staff at Sebi to get 'special hardship leave'

Women staff at Sebi to get 'special hardship leave'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Sebi ofers bonanza for its female employees.

Terrorist-gangster-narco nexus: NIA nabs 3 after raids, seizes weapons

Terrorist-gangster-narco nexus: NIA nabs 3 after raids, seizes weapons

Rediff.com18 May 2023

The three have been identified as Parveen Wadhwa alias Prince, Irfan alias Chenu and Jassa Singh.

No sponsors, no problem: How Gukesh funded his chess dreams

No sponsors, no problem: How Gukesh funded his chess dreams

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Gukesh aims to keep improving after becoming India No 1 without sponsorship support

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

How PM Modi Became Saint Modi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

The transmogrification of Prime Minister Modi to Saint Modi began with the ground-breaking ceremony of the Ram temple in Ayodhya. By identifying himself with Lord Ram, Modi raised himself in popular imagination to a saintly person.

Pravasi Special: My expectations from PM Modi

Pravasi Special: My expectations from PM Modi

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The time is nigh for India to ensure that investment by its former citizens is encouraged by protecting their rights, says C B Patel.

'Sushma was like an angel for Indians in jails abroad'

'Sushma was like an angel for Indians in jails abroad'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Hamid Nihal Ansari, a software engineer from Mumbai, returned to India in December 2018 after spending six years in a Pakistani jail for illegally entering the neighbouring country from Afghanistan, reportedly to meet a girl he had befriended online. He was arrested in 2012 and lodged at Peshawar jail after Pakistan had slapped espionage charges against him. The decision to release him was on account of relentless pressure from New Delhi and Sushma Swaraj, who was the external affairs minister and was personally monitoring the case. Speaking to Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com, Ansari recalls the time he spent with her and says that if it wasn't for her efforts, he would still be rotting away in a Pakistani cell.

Ramzan recipes: Share your delicious kitchen secrets

Ramzan recipes: Share your delicious kitchen secrets

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

It is the holy month of Ramzan and we want to know what's cooking in your homes!

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Are we supposed to look the other way as Islamists go on a rampage against Hindus and the Hasina government pay lip service to secularism?' A revealing excerpt from Avishek Biswas and Deep Halder's book, Being Hindu In Bangladesh: The Untold Story.

Here's why Rohit singled out Shreyas for special praise

Here's why Rohit singled out Shreyas for special praise

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

India on Sunday recorded their eighth successive win in a bilateral series and stand-in captain Rohit Sharma said the team needs to maintain the consistency in the upcoming tours overseas.

Commentator DK gets 'biggest accolade' from Dhoni

Commentator DK gets 'biggest accolade' from Dhoni

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

DK said a word of praise from Dhoni made the job of commentary special for him.

Why Bangladesh hates India

Why Bangladesh hates India

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

NIA files charge sheet against Dawood Ibrahim, Chhota Shakeel

NIA files charge sheet against Dawood Ibrahim, Chhota Shakeel

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

The other three people chargesheeted are Arif Abubakar Shaikh, Shabbir Abubakar Shaikh and Mohammad Salim Qureshi --- all residents of Mumbai.

How Yuvi's words spurred Shubman to a maiden ODI ton

How Yuvi's words spurred Shubman to a maiden ODI ton

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Gill, on Monday, slammed 130 off 97 balls with the help of 15 boundaries and one six to steer India to a 13-run win and a 3-0 series sweep against Zimbabwe.

R-Day Special: Celebrate with tricolour recipes

R-Day Special: Celebrate with tricolour recipes

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Here's how you can add a touch of tricolour to your celebrations.

'Kohli's captaincy can help us win abroad'

'Kohli's captaincy can help us win abroad'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Cricket legend Ajit Wadekar reflects on cricket's journey.

Share your Ramzan recipes

Share your Ramzan recipes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

How are you preparing for Ramzan?

Karti Chidambaram can't travel abroad, has to join probe, says SC

Karti Chidambaram can't travel abroad, has to join probe, says SC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

The apex court, which stayed the Madras high court order putting on hold the look out circular issued by the Centre against Karti, repeatedly sought to know when he would make his appearance for questioning before the Central Bureau of Investigation.

NIA attaches properties of Hizbul chief Salahuddin's sons in Kashmir

NIA attaches properties of Hizbul chief Salahuddin's sons in Kashmir

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Authorities on Monday attached a house belonging to Hizbul Mujahideen chief Syed Salahuddin's son in the city's Ram Bagh area, officials said.

Holi pics: My son enjoying Holi

Holi pics: My son enjoying Holi

Rediff.com24 Mar 2016

Readers share pics of Holi.