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Is US no longer a top study destination for Indians?

Is US no longer a top study destination for Indians?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2018

Flow of Indian students to US for academic year 2018-19 dipped by 30 per cent.

Belarusian sprinter reaches Poland after defying order home

Belarusian sprinter reaches Poland after defying order home

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Poland, which has long been critical of Lukashenko and harboured many activists from Belarus, has granted her and her husband humanitarian visas.

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

US won't send officials to Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

'The Biden administration will not send any diplomatic or official representation to the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games given the PRC's ongoing genocide and crimes against humanity in Xinjiang and other human rights abuses.'

UN relocates about 100 staff from Afghanistan to Kazakhstan

UN relocates about 100 staff from Afghanistan to Kazakhstan

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, told reporters on Wednesday that the group of about 100 UN personnel from across the system travelled from Kabul to Almaty, where they will continue their work remotely.

From Bihar to Dubai in the lockdown: Traveller's tale

From Bihar to Dubai in the lockdown: Traveller's tale

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'Through multiple transportation modes, flood waters, a couple of PPE kits, multiple temperature checks, quarantine check point, immigration approval, health declaration forms and through two Covid tests, which thankfully were negative, I finally reached home in Dubai.' Abhijit Masih reveals what it takes to embark on an international journey in the times of the pandemic.

The visa shortage: Big problem, easy fix

The visa shortage: Big problem, easy fix

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

A broken system is driving our best-educated foreign workers -- talent desperately needed by U.S. companies -- to Europe, India, and China.

Olympic hero Neeraj eyes 90+ mark

Olympic hero Neeraj eyes 90+ mark

Rediff.com8 Aug 2021

'There was no pressure and I was taking it (Olympics) just like any other event. It was like I have played against these athletes before and there's no reason to worry. I was able to focus on my performance. That has helped me win gold.'

Medical Tourism: One of fastest-growing sectors in India

Medical Tourism: One of fastest-growing sectors in India

Rediff.com29 Nov 2017

Rediff Labs analysed the number of people coming to India under medical visa from different countries.

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Students who have received admission to foreign universities are struggling with unexpected delays, additional living costs and scarcity of vaccine supplies.

Trump suspends immigration into US for 60 days to protect workers

Trump suspends immigration into US for 60 days to protect workers

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Describing it as 'a very powerful order' Trump told reporters during his daily news briefing at the White House on Wednesday that he signed the order to protect American workers' jobs in an economy pummelled by the COVID-19 pandemic.

2,000 Indians evacuated from Ukraine: Foreign secy

2,000 Indians evacuated from Ukraine: Foreign secy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla said India has also approached the International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) in Geneva and requested it to be cognizant of the security interests of the Indian citizens and escort them out, wherever possible, when it starts its operation in Ukraine.

'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.'

Mbappe stays with PSG; Griezmann makes shock Atletico return

Mbappe stays with PSG; Griezmann makes shock Atletico return

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Real Madrid failed in their attempt to sign France striker Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint Germain on the final day of the transfer window as Cristiano Ronaldo completed his move from Juventus to Manchester United.

The girls who built robots under the shadow of the Taliban

The girls who built robots under the shadow of the Taliban

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

In photos: After US visa battle, all-girl Afghanistan team competes in the first international robot Olympics in Washington, DC

IOC asks members to not grant event to India involving Kosovo

IOC asks members to not grant event to India involving Kosovo

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The IOC has asked all the IFs to get a written undertaking from the Indian authorities for equal participation before allotting the country any world event in future involving Kosovo.

Faesal 'instigated' people against country: J-K govt

Faesal 'instigated' people against country: J-K govt

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Faesal had no student visa, though he claimed that he was going to the United States for studies, the state government, through DIG, CKR, Srinagar, said in an affidavit.

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Post Brexit, Irish universities are seeing a surge in applications says Barry O'Driscoll, senior spokesperson for Education in Ireland.

Refugee athletes get sponsorship at Rio Olympics

Refugee athletes get sponsorship at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

Visa Inc, operator of the world's largest payments network, said on Wednesday it had signed sponsorship deals with all ten members of the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) refugee team, essentially becoming their first corporate sponsor.

Dean Jones rubbishes claims of deportation from Pakistan

Dean Jones rubbishes claims of deportation from Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Airport authorities in Islamabad, on Sunday, claimed to have deported Dean Jones because of an expired visa, but the former Australian batsman insisted that he had to return home because of incomplete documents.

Shooter involved in Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Sandhu's murder held

Shooter involved in Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Sandhu's murder held

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

The Punjab Police on Thursday arrested the second shooter involved in the killing of Shaurya Chakra awardee Balwinder Singh Sandhu last year.

Will journalists' expulsion affect Modi's China visit?

Will journalists' expulsion affect Modi's China visit?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

The expulsion is likely to cloud India-China ties as Narendra Modi visits China for the G-20 Leaders Summit on September 4-5 and Xi Jinping is scheduled to be in Goa for the BRICS meeting on October 15-16.

Worst year for aviation, global airlines to lose $84 bn in 2020

Worst year for aviation, global airlines to lose $84 bn in 2020

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

In India, domestic airlines have not secured any relief from the government and are reporting 50-55 per cent loads as domestic air travel resumed on May 25 after two-month suspension.

Kohli & Co ordered to play in empty stadiums due to virus

Kohli & Co ordered to play in empty stadiums due to virus

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The remaining two One-Day Internationals between India and South Africa will be played in empty stadiums following an order by the government to combat the spread of coronavirus. While the Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association (UPCA) confirmed that Lucknow ODI will be held behind closed doors, the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) has also put ticket sales on hold with immediate effect, an indicator of things to come.

Pulwama fallout: IOC takes away 2 quotas, spares 14 at Delhi shooting World Cup

Pulwama fallout: IOC takes away 2 quotas, spares 14 at Delhi shooting World Cup

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

This was announced by the ISSF president Vladimir Lisin during his address to the season-opening World Cup at the Dr Karni Singh Shooting Range.

Indian arrested in Pak for not carrying travel documents

Indian arrested in Pak for not carrying travel documents

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The Indian man, who has not been identified, was arrested from F-8 area of Islamabad for not having complete travel documents.

'Covid has not crushed demand for foreign education, it has only delayed it'

'Covid has not crushed demand for foreign education, it has only delayed it'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

'Students are taking a keen interest in a hybrid model, where they start classes online and then complete the course on campus.'

Romney keen on more work visas to highly educated people

Romney keen on more work visas to highly educated people

Rediff.com27 Aug 2012

Highly skilled, English-speaking, and integrated into their communities, they are too valuable a resource to lose.

Miffed over article, China expels 3 WSJ scribes

Miffed over article, China expels 3 WSJ scribes

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

China on Wednesday expelled three Wall Street Journal correspondents, the largest expulsion of overseas media personnel from the country in more than three decades, after the newspaper declined to apologise for a column which Beijing criticised as "racist" and tarnishing its efforts to combat the deadly coronavirus epidemic. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said China made repeated representations to the US newspaper over the opinion piece which had the headline: 'China is the real sick man of Asia', but regretted that it had not offered a public apology.

Why is NCDC not in the centre of managing the Covid-19 crisis?

Why is NCDC not in the centre of managing the Covid-19 crisis?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

'We have the technical expertise, and international collaborations. We also have robust real-time data. We are a university of pandemic management. If the ministry neglects the role of NCDC, it is the loss of the country'

TCS to resume hiring outside talent

TCS to resume hiring outside talent

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The Mumbai-headquartered company, however, said it would selectively hire experienced employees from outside.

'All of our shooters are capable of winning in Tokyo Olympics'

'All of our shooters are capable of winning in Tokyo Olympics'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

Indians will enter the upcoming Olympics with heightened expectations

Coronavirus: India suspends Kartarpur pilgrimage

Coronavirus: India suspends Kartarpur pilgrimage

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

The government has also suspended movement of all types of passengers through international border points with Pakistan from 00:00 hours of March 16 in view of the threat from coronavirus.

Lockdown in India impacted 40mn migrants: World Bank

Lockdown in India impacted 40mn migrants: World Bank

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

According to the report, the magnitude of internal migration is about two-and-a-half times that of international migration.

Yoga Day in Pak confined to Indian High Commission premises

Yoga Day in Pak confined to Indian High Commission premises

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

As the world on Sunday celebrated the inaugural International Day of Yoga, in Pakistan it remained confined to the premises of Indian High Commission in Islamabad with the staff of the mission along with other foreign diplomats in the country performing 'asanas'.

Photos: In the land of temples and markets

Photos: In the land of temples and markets

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Mridula Dwivedi, who recently visited Thailan and Cambodia, sent us these pics.

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Astad Deboo: The Dancer, the Legend

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

There are very few people in the world who qualify to be called a living legend. Astad Deboo is one of them.

Sardar Ka Grandson review

Sardar Ka Grandson review

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Not one joke lands, not one tear is genuine in Sardar Ka Grandson, feels Sukanya Verma.

'Strict visa rules will tackle a number of issues'

'Strict visa rules will tackle a number of issues'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Sonya Singh, an immigration consultancy expert from Melbourne, talks about visa restrictions, 'confidence crisis' among Indian students going abroad for studies, role played by dodgy immigration agents in Punjab and the characteristics needed to succeed while studying abroad.

What is the cost of education in Singapore?

What is the cost of education in Singapore?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Undergraduate courses indicatively cost S$23,000 to S$38,000, while postgraduate courses approximately cost S$15,000 to S$40,000.

Why India's Under-19 cricket captain is in trouble

Why India's Under-19 cricket captain is in trouble

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

Delhi's wicketkeeper-batsman Anuj Rawat, who recently captained India Under19 in four-day matches in Sri Lanka, is under the scanner for playing an unsanctioned T20 league in Mauritius last year along with a host of Pakistani cricketers.