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Trump's $100K H-1B visa hike hits Indian workers hard

Trump's $100K H-1B visa hike hits Indian workers hard

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

The Trump administration has announced a massive increase in H-1B visa fees, imposing a $100,000 annual charge that will fundamentally alter how American companies hire skilled foreign workers, particularly impacting Indian IT professionals who comprise the largest group of beneficiaries.

Kash Patel becomes first Indian-American to lead FBI

Kash Patel becomes first Indian-American to lead FBI

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

Dan Scavino, Assistant to the President and White House Deputy Chief of Staff on Thursday said that United States President Donald Trump has officially signed the commission to confirm Kash Patel as the ninth Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Cricket schedule at the LA Olympics announced!

Cricket schedule at the LA Olympics announced!

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

A total of six teams each in men's and women's sections and 180 players will compete in the T20 format in the quadrennial showpiece, which hosted cricket for the first and only time in 1900.

Can Sabalenka Channel Frustration Into Title Defence?

Can Sabalenka Channel Frustration Into Title Defence?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

Aryna Sabalenka returns to the US Open as the reigning champion and bookmakers' favourite, but her 2025 season has been anything but smooth sailing.

Boos and cheers for Trump at Club World Cup final

Boos and cheers for Trump at Club World Cup final

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

United States President Donald Trump paid homage to soccer great Pele after being met with boos and cheers from the crowd at the Club World Cup final on Sunday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.

The Turbaned Tornado: Fauja Singh's Inspiring Life

The Turbaned Tornado: Fauja Singh's Inspiring Life

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Overwhelmed by the loss of his youngest son in the 1990s, Fauja Singh found solace in running with a local club in Essex after moving out of India following the death of his wife and daughter.

2026 World Cup goes Super Bowl style

2026 World Cup goes Super Bowl style

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

The 2026 World Cup final will feature its first ever halftime show, FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday.

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

India's Startup Dreams, Ready to Bloom

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Let's work flat out and create a policy framework that fosters the growth of Indian non-family business VC and private equity firms. This will allow our Indian startups' dreams to flourish, explains Ajit Balakrishnan.

Emergency declared in New York city as torrential rain floods subways, roads

Emergency declared in New York city as torrential rain floods subways, roads

Rediff.com30 Sep 2023

The heaviest rainfall began to ease across hard-hit portions of Manhattan and Brooklyn late Friday morning, but another round is expected in the afternoon and could reinvigorate dangerous flooding.

Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested

Another assassination attempt on Trump, suspect with AK-47 arrested

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Soon after the gunshots were heard at Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, where Trump was golfing, the FBI said that it is "investigating what appears to be an attempted assassination of former President Trump".

George Clooney wants Biden to drop re-election bid

George Clooney wants Biden to drop re-election bid

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

George Clooney, the Hollywood actor and influential Democratic financial supporter, has called for United States President Joe Biden to end his re-election campaign, arguing that the president is too old to run again.

US Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek through to last 16; Zverev stunned

US Open PIX: Sinner, Swiatek through to last 16; Zverev stunned

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Images from the US Open matches played at Flushing Meadows on Saturday

'20-30 bullets' fired at ISKCON temple in US, India urges action

'20-30 bullets' fired at ISKCON temple in US, India urges action

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

A similar incident had occurred earlier this year when, on March 9, a Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Hindu temple in Chino Hills, California, was found desecrated just days ahead of a so-called 'Khalistani referendum' in Los Angeles, according to temple authorities.

Recipe: New York-Style Bagel Sandwich

Recipe: New York-Style Bagel Sandwich

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

Bagel sandwiches are mix and match and can be filled with anything.

Make Canada a state of US: Trump mocks Trudeau

Make Canada a state of US: Trump mocks Trudeau

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

United States President-elect Donald Trump took a jab at Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the social media platform Truth Social, describing him as the 'Governor of Canada'.

World Champion vs World No 1: Gukesh takes on Carlsen in opener

World Champion vs World No 1: Gukesh takes on Carlsen in opener

Rediff.com25 May 2025

D Gukesh will take on Magnus Carlsen in the opening round in what should be one of the most keenly-contested matches at the Norway Chess tournament.

Will Sunita, Wilmore get overtime for staying longer in space?

Will Sunita, Wilmore get overtime for staying longer in space?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Astronauts Sunita Williams and Butch Wilmore, who returned to Earth after spending 286 days in space, will not receive any overtime for their extended stay, despite their spacecraft malfunctioning. NASA rules state astronauts are treated like "any other government employee who takes a business trip." They do receive a $5 per day allowance for "incidentals", which are typically fees and tips for services like porters and hotel staff.

Kamala Harris gains ground post Biden exit, in tie with Trump: Poll

Kamala Harris gains ground post Biden exit, in tie with Trump: Poll

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Harris, with only 14 percent saying they would prefer another option, has an overwhelming 70 percent of Democratic voters support, the New York Times cited the poll as saying.

Diwali to be school holiday in New York City

Diwali to be school holiday in New York City

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

New York City Mayor Eric Adams said he was proud that the State Assembly and the State Senate have passed the bill making Diwali a New York City Public School holiday.

Gauff's trophy for Spike Lee after Knicks NBA heartbreak

Gauff's trophy for Spike Lee after Knicks NBA heartbreak

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Gauff upset world number one Sabalenka 6-7(5), 6-2, 6-4 on Saturday to win her second Grand Slam singles title.

Israel fears ICC may order Netanyahu's arrest

Israel fears ICC may order Netanyahu's arrest

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Israeli officials believe that the International Criminal Court is preparing to issue arrest warrants for senior government officials on charges related to the ongoing war with Hamas, The New York Times reported, citing five Israeli and foreign officials.

Telegram founder Durov barred from leaving France

Telegram founder Durov barred from leaving France

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram, is under formal investigation related to illicit activities on the messaging app.

Study US: Money-Saving Tips for Students

Study US: Money-Saving Tips for Students

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Gaurav Batra, founder and CEO Infinite Group, suggests smart tips to help you reduce living and transportation costs while studying in the US.

Biden refuses to back down despite Atlanta fiasco

Biden refuses to back down despite Atlanta fiasco

Rediff.com30 Jun 2024

Biden, seeking a second term in the White House, stumbled and fumbled during the televised presidential debate with his predecessor Donald Trump on Thursday night in Atlanta, setting off alarm bells among top Democrats about whether he can stay atop the gruelling months ahead of the elections on November 5.

Rashid Khan Reveals Reason Behind IPL Flop Show!

Rashid Khan Reveals Reason Behind IPL Flop Show!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Rashid Khan opens up on rehab mistakes, how a break helped him rediscover his best following back surgery.

Pahalgam Attack: Diplomatic Win For India

Pahalgam Attack: Diplomatic Win For India

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

It is also the first time that TRF has been mentioned in any UN document. This marks the first mention of the LeT and any other Pakistan-based terror group in the report since 2019.

Elderly Sikh man assaulted after car accident in New York, dies

Elderly Sikh man assaulted after car accident in New York, dies

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Jasmer Singh was attacked by 30-year-old Gilbert Augustin after their vehicles collided in Queens in New York last Thursday.

Brad Pitt's F1 movie blends real drama with Hollywood flair

Brad Pitt's F1 movie blends real drama with Hollywood flair

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The racing scenes in Brad Pitt's new F1 movie are impressively authentic but the filmmakers have also made much of how the sport's past is woven into the plot -- with a hefty slice of Hollywood artistic licence.

Just How Stylish Is Radhika Ambani?

Just How Stylish Is Radhika Ambani?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Here are some outstanding outfits from her fashion wedding that showcase her as a global fashionista.

Ready For A Thrilling Weekend On OTT?

Ready For A Thrilling Weekend On OTT?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Soldiers, cops, detectives, K-Pop idols, here's everything you can catch on OTT this week.

Children among over 100 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

Children among over 100 killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

More than 100 Palestinians, including children and women, were killed and dozens of others injured since dawn on Saturday as a result of Israeli airstrikes on the Gaza Strip.

Trump pauses all military aid to Ukraine after White House clash

Trump pauses all military aid to Ukraine after White House clash

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The order also pauses "hundreds of millions of dollars in aid through the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative, which provides funds that Kyiv can use only to buy new military hardware directly from US defence companies."

'We Were Remembering Old Times'

'We Were Remembering Old Times'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

'We played since childhood in U-15, U-17. It felt like we carried on from where we left off.'

Limit Crypto Bets: 2%-5% Is Safe Zone

Limit Crypto Bets: 2%-5% Is Safe Zone

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Investors should be mindful of the high volatility in cryptos: Bitcoin has fallen more than 80 per cent in past corrections.

Desi Cheers For Trump!

Desi Cheers For Trump!

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Trump looks like he will be America's next president while yet again the country seems to have rejected a woman candidate...

'My heart dies every time I lose'

'My heart dies every time I lose'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2024

Naomi Osaka has four major titles under her belt but the second round at Flushing Meadows, Wimbledon and Roland Garros was as good as it got this year for the Japanese 26-year-old, who exited the Australian Open in the first round.

Adani charges: Cong seeks probe, BJP questions timing

Adani charges: Cong seeks probe, BJP questions timing

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

With billionaire Gautam Adani charged in the United States with alleged bribery and fraud, the Congress on Thursday said it 'vindicates' its demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee investigation into the various 'scams' involving his conglomerate.

Gauff eyes Wimbledon glory as Sabalenka seeks revenge

Gauff eyes Wimbledon glory as Sabalenka seeks revenge

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff resume their simmering rivalry on the pristine lawns of London.

Ireland, Norway, Spain recognise Palestine state as Israel seethes

Ireland, Norway, Spain recognise Palestine state as Israel seethes

Rediff.com22 May 2024

As several countries recognised Palestinian statehood on Wednesday, Israel's Foreign Minister, Israel Katz sent a clear and unequivocal message to Ireland and Norway stressing, "Israel will not remain silent."

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Hulk Hogan, who helped turn pro wrestling into billion-dollar spectacle, dies at 71