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WFI scrambles to keep junior Asian Championships in India

WFI scrambles to keep junior Asian Championships in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

'Today we will write to the government of India to find a solution to the matter. Wrestling and wrestlers can't suffer. We are drafting a letter to urge the government to ensure that sport does not suffer'

What the future holds for Indian students abroad

What the future holds for Indian students abroad

Rediff.com6 May 2020

All you need to know about intakes, proficiency tests and visas.

Will BCCI succumb to Sports Ministry's pressure tactics?

Will BCCI succumb to Sports Ministry's pressure tactics?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

The Sports Ministry is yet to give the approval with sources hinting that the delay is meant to force the BCCI to completely come under the ambit of the National Anti-Doping Agency.

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.

Wish you were our PM: Pak woman to Sushma Swaraj

Wish you were our PM: Pak woman to Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com28 Jul 2017

Swaraj directed the Indian HC in Islamabad to issue a visa to her for medical treatment.

'We are not as big as China but India stood positive'

'We are not as big as China but India stood positive'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Former India badminton coach Vimal Kumar on Tuesday blamed the withdrawals by Asian nations for the postponement of the Thomas and Uber Cup Final, calling it a "big setback" for the sport.

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'The Khalistanis get bulk of the money from abroad.' 'Where did Amritpal's Mercedes come from, which costs well over Rs 60 lakhs?' 'Where does his fleet of vehicles come from?' 'Local Punjabis can certainly not contribute this kind of money.'

Indian student of Pak varsity, father charged with terrorism, spying

Indian student of Pak varsity, father charged with terrorism, spying

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Officials said this was another example of Pakistan misusing higher studies as bait for recruitment in terror groups.

Delhi govt asks DMs to release 2,446 Tablighi Jamaat members

Delhi govt asks DMs to release 2,446 Tablighi Jamaat members

Rediff.com10 May 2020

The district magistrates will explore the possibility of sending those Tablighi members, who belong to other states, in buses to their designated places in accordance with social distancing norms and other protocols, Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Special CEO K S Meena said in a letter to deputy commissioners (administration).

US firm accused of trying to replace Americans with immigrants

US firm accused of trying to replace Americans with immigrants

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

A copy of the letter dated February 29 was released to the media.

Solve visa issue in a week, India tells Canada

Solve visa issue in a week, India tells Canada

Rediff.com27 May 2010

India has issued an ultimatum to Canada, which has denied visa to several serving and retired military personnel, pointing out that these people were not part of any vigilante or illegal group.

Here's why badminton players need Sushma Swaraj's help

Here's why badminton players need Sushma Swaraj's help

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Top shuttlers, including Parupalli Kashyap and H S Prannoy, are waiting for their passports to fly out of the country.

'Unauthorised' kabaddi team cannot use Indian flag in Pak, says AKFI

'Unauthorised' kabaddi team cannot use Indian flag in Pak, says AKFI

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

The Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI) has written a letter to its Pakistani counterpart, asking it not to allow the "unauthorised" Indian team, which is under investigation by the Sports Ministry, to use the national flag during Sunday's final of the circle style World Cup.

India ready to play Davis Cup in Pakistan?

India ready to play Davis Cup in Pakistan?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

The All India Tennis Association decided against seeking a change of venue for the Davis Cup tie versus Pakistan in Islamabad, scheduled on September 14 and 15.

Khobragade moves NYC court to seek dismissal of visa fraud case

Khobragade moves NYC court to seek dismissal of visa fraud case

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade has asked a court in New York to dismiss the indictment against her and terminate any 'open' arrest warrants in the visa fraud case, arguing that she was 'cloaked' in diplomatic immunity and cannot face criminal prosecution in the United States

Why was a Swiss ex-diplomat barred from India?

Why was a Swiss ex-diplomat barred from India?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

'I am an old man; I am not a dangerous man, so what is the reason for my deportation?'

Hospitality sector unhappy with govt stimulus package

Hospitality sector unhappy with govt stimulus package

Rediff.com18 May 2020

The hospitality and tourism sector is among the worst hit because of the pandemic, and is unlikely to recover any time soon as people continue to be cautious of going out in a crowded places.

Study abroad FAQs: How to pick the right college

Study abroad FAQs: How to pick the right college

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

International education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Jagdish Tytler summoned as accused by court in forgery case

Jagdish Tytler summoned as accused by court in forgery case

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, who has been chargesheeted by CBI along with controversial arms dealer Abhishek Verma in a forgery case, was issued summons as an accused by a Delhi court asking him to appear on September 30.

Study Abroad: Cough up more security or top-up your loan

Study Abroad: Cough up more security or top-up your loan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

The new visa norms mean a student's budget goes up by Rs 4-5 lakh on average, besides the rupee volatility.

Study Abroad: Cough up more security or top-up your loan

Study Abroad: Cough up more security or top-up your loan

Rediff.com5 Apr 2012

The new visa norms mean a student's budget goes up by Rs 4-5 lakh on average, besides the rupee volatility.

Preparatory tips for students leaving for the US

Preparatory tips for students leaving for the US

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Arun Vakil, US visa expert, discusses the steps you must take in preparation for your departure to the US after securing your student visa.

Kartarpur corridor: Sidhu seeks permission for visiting Pakistan

Kartarpur corridor: Sidhu seeks permission for visiting Pakistan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2019

In a letter to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, Sidhu said that he had been invited by the Pakistan government for opening ceremony of Kartarpur Sahib corridor on November 9.

Arms case: CBI files forgery case against Abhishek Verma

Arms case: CBI files forgery case against Abhishek Verma

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday registered a fresh case against arms dealer Abhishek Verma for allegedly writing a letter to the prime minister on a forged letterhead of then Minister of State for Home Ajay Maken seeking easing of business visa norms in 2009.

Shocking! Special athletes ill-treated!

Shocking! Special athletes ill-treated!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2015

In yet another case of apathy towards athletes, members of the Indian team bound for the Asia Pacific Deaf Games (APDG) were forced to sleep on pavements in their wait for visa ahead of the competition beginning in Taoyuan, Chinese Taipei on Saturday.

Plan to Study Abroad? 13 TIPS for You

Plan to Study Abroad? 13 TIPS for You

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

How you can make the most of a foreign education.

Devyani entitled to immunity under UN status, says lawyer

Devyani entitled to immunity under UN status, says lawyer

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade's status as a "Special Advisor" to the UN entitled her to diplomatic immunity from prosecution at the time of her arrest last year on visa fraud charges, according to a letter from the United Nations.

China has lost out on seeing this 'Miracle Mom from Chandigarh'

China has lost out on seeing this 'Miracle Mom from Chandigarh'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

China has lost an opportunity to witness something inspirational by denying visa to the 101-year old sprinter Man Kaur, who wanted to compete at the Asian Masters Athletics Championships, says her son Gurdev Singh.

More heat for Indian outsourcers

More heat for Indian outsourcers

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Senators Grassley and Durbin release more data showing that Tata, Infosys, and others are using U.S. work visas to their advantage

Chinese airline suspends flights bringing medical supplies to India

Chinese airline suspends flights bringing medical supplies to India

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

China's state-run Sichuan Airlines has suspended all its cargo flights to India for 15 days, causing major disruption to private traders' efforts to procure the much-needed oxygen concentrators and other medical supplies from the country despite Beijing reiterating its readiness to help India to deal with the latest surge of COVID-19 cases.

UP farmer's son gets full scholarship at US university

UP farmer's son gets full scholarship at US university

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Anurag Tiwari, who belongs to Sarasan village in Lakhimpur district, said he has got selected to Cornell University where he would be pursuing higher studies in Economics.

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.

'We want to see an open debate about Modi's record'

'We want to see an open debate about Modi's record'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

'We are calling for democratic accountability even as we talk about Digital India.' 'We are not against Digital India and it is important for India, but the government should not see what is applicable just to entrepreneurs but also to the vast majority of Indians who do not have the kind of advantages that many Silicon Valley entrepreneurs have.'

Indian Americans divided over invitation to Modi

Indian Americans divided over invitation to Modi

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

The Indian American community across the United States is sharply divided over an invitation sent to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to attend the second World Gujarati Conference to be held in New Jersey.While some organisations are mounting pressure on the US government to grant him a visa to attend the meet, the Coalition Against Genocide, an umbrella organisation of some 25 bodies, has written a letter to Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, asking her to deny visa.

India asks the US to amend Border security bill

India asks the US to amend Border security bill

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The provisions of the border security bill, which allows massive increase in the fees on categories of H-1B and L1 visas, is discriminatory against the Indian companies, India has said and asked the United States to amend it.

West Indies to play day-night Test against Pakistan?

West Indies to play day-night Test against Pakistan?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan, on Saturday, said that the West Indies cricket board has agreed to play a day and night Test in the 'home' series planned in the UAE in September-October.

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Our future is in limbo. The government saved us with Operation Ganga; now, they must save our careers.'

Pulwama attack: Indian sports caught in Pak conundrum

Pulwama attack: Indian sports caught in Pak conundrum

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The fallout of the Pulwama terror attack, which killed over 40 CRPF personnel, on the sporting ties between India and Pakistan was felt the strongest on Friday.

US lawmakers seek fair treatment for detained Indian students

US lawmakers seek fair treatment for detained Indian students

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Immigration attorneys claimed that they knew nothing about the varsity's illegal operation and were trapped.

Want to study in Canada for a year?

Want to study in Canada for a year?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Educational institutions in Canada offer courses ranging from eight months duration to two years, says Sushil Sukhwani