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IT sector sees highest-ever hires in AMJ quarter

IT sector sees highest-ever hires in AMJ quarter

Rediff.com2 Sep 2019

Industry experts are of the opinion that the spurt in recruitment happened as IT services firms went aggressive on hiring in anticipation of a strong demand environment.

Indian-origin political scientist denied US entry

Indian-origin political scientist denied US entry

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

An Indian-origin political scientist from South Africa has been permanently denied entry to the United States apparently for his anti-America ideology. "I have criticised America in my commentaries and lectures but I have never propagated violence or terrorism. It is absurd to think that I am regarded as a terrorist."

Gangster Chhota Rajan alleges threat to life in Bali

Gangster Chhota Rajan alleges threat to life in Bali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The underworld don has written a letter to the Indian consulate speaking of a threat to his life in the Bali prison.

Housing advice for US-bound students

Housing advice for US-bound students

Rediff.com23 Mar 2007

Many new students fail to realise the tremendous impact accommodation has on their academic and social success at the university.

WANTED! Independent oversight of reform process

WANTED! Independent oversight of reform process

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Leading sponsors of football's world governing body have demanded independent oversight of FIFA's reform process in an open letter published on Tuesday ahead of a key meeting to finalise proposed reforms at the scandal-plagued organisation.

India's tennis players 'excited' about Pakistan trip

India's tennis players 'excited' about Pakistan trip

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

The Indian tennis players are "excited and available" to travel to Pakistan for the upcoming Davis Cup tie but want to be assured that all the security measures are in place before they reach Islamabad.

UK court denies bail to Dawood aide, Pak vouches for his 'good character'

UK court denies bail to Dawood aide, Pak vouches for his 'good character'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Moti has been described in UK court proceedings as a "senior member" and "top lieutenant" of D Company.

Amazon apologises; removes 'tricolour doormats'

Amazon apologises; removes 'tricolour doormats'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

Amazon says it remains steadfastly committed to India, as evident by CEO Jeff Bezos' announcement last year of the company's plans to invest $5 billion in the country.

IBM CEO: Topic of jobs is the topic for every country I go to

IBM CEO: Topic of jobs is the topic for every country I go to

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

Ginni Rometty, who is on Donald Trump's advisory committee, discusses the importance of an open workforce, work visas, and why India is a microcosm of all of IBM.

IITians make a beeline to join Flipkart

IITians make a beeline to join Flipkart

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

The second day of the placement season at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) - Madras on Tuesday saw e-commerce major Flipkart Internet Pvt Ltd recruiting 19 students - the highest offer so far this season.

Leaving India? Get tax clearance!

Leaving India? Get tax clearance!

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

SL defence secy quits; PM says more attacks possible

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Authorities also released photographs of six suspects, including three women, wanted for their involvement in the attacks and sought information regarding them from the public.

CBI court grants bail to Jagdish Tytler in forgery case

CBI court grants bail to Jagdish Tytler in forgery case

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday opposed in a Delhi court the bail plea of Congress leader Jagdish Tytler, who had been chargesheeted along with controversial businessman Abhishek Verma, in a case of alleged forgery of All India Congress Committee General Secretary Ajay Maken's letter which was sent to the prime minister.

Greenpeace activist says she was 'offloaded' at Delhi Airport

Greenpeace activist says she was 'offloaded' at Delhi Airport

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

A Greenpeace India member was barred from boarding a flight to London on Sunday.

'Connecting the boys to a plot to kill the PM is utter nonsense'

'Connecting the boys to a plot to kill the PM is utter nonsense'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

'It is a concocted letter and we suspect the IB (Intelligence Bureau) to be behind this game.' 'All the investigation agencies should have quietly gone about finding more about this alleged plot to kill the prime minister.' 'Why are you leaking such a letter that reveals the plot to the press as well as to BJP spokespersons?'

RBI diktat on data storage upsets payments providers

RBI diktat on data storage upsets payments providers

Rediff.com23 May 2018

The RBI on April 6 directed all payments service providers to make sure "that the entire data relating to payment systems operated by them are stored in a system only in India."

India asks UK to extradite Mallya, 59 others

India asks UK to extradite Mallya, 59 others

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Sources said India expects forward movement in Mallya's extradition from the United Kingdom following the talks.

'Is it worth paying $52,000 for an online course?'

'Is it worth paying $52,000 for an online course?'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'It is no longer practical to expect parents to pay anywhere between $40,000 and $55,000 for the year or even half for the term if there is no clarity.'

'Immigration bill to hit American competitiveness abroad'

'Immigration bill to hit American competitiveness abroad'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Supporting India's concerns on the immigration reform bill, an eminent Indian-American has asked US lawmakers to make the necessary changes in the pending legislation, which if passed, among other things would badly hit the global competitiveness of American companies.

Is Umesh Yadav fit to play in IPL 10

Is Umesh Yadav fit to play in IPL 10

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

Would only comment on Yadav after talking to BCCI: Mysore

Devyani's maid: Don't let anyone exploit you

Devyani's maid: Don't let anyone exploit you

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

Devyani Khobragade's maid Sangeeta Richard, in her first public statement, has thanked those who supported her in fight for justice.

This treatment with diplomats should not happen: Pak on Devyani issue

This treatment with diplomats should not happen: Pak on Devyani issue

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Pakistan on Monday sided with India on the row over the treatment meted out to senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade in the United States and said such treatment should not be meted to any official of another country.

Make BCCI fully transparent in all its functions: CIC tells COA

Make BCCI fully transparent in all its functions: CIC tells COA

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

The Central Information Commission (CIC) on Friday urged the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators running the Board of Control for Cricket in India to 'immediately initiate efforts' to look into the issues raised by historian Ramachandra Guha in his resignation letter.

What deported US journalist was up to near Sterlite

What deported US journalist was up to near Sterlite

Rediff.com5 Jan 2019

American journalist Mark Scialla was deported after he was found covering the Sterlite agitation in Tuticorin while on a tourist visa.

Amarnath Yatra remains suspended; MEA issues advisory for Kailash pilgrims

Amarnath Yatra remains suspended; MEA issues advisory for Kailash pilgrims

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The advisory comes in the wake of the recent inclement weather along the Nepalganj-Simikot-Hilsa route of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra through Nepal, and the consequent stranding of pilgrims for over a week.

Skill to succeed: How TCS is leading the hiring game

Skill to succeed: How TCS is leading the hiring game

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

The company hires postgraduate and PhD students from A+ grade institutes to be part of its research team.

Govt action clampdown on the freedom of movement: Greenpeace

Govt action clampdown on the freedom of movement: Greenpeace

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Greenpeace on Tuesday shot off a letter to the government protesting the denial of entry to one of its officials last week and called the action a "clampdown on the freedom of movement" which is "entirely arbitrary and lacking basis in law".

Pressure group, unions want FIFA sponsors to act on Qatar

Pressure group, unions want FIFA sponsors to act on Qatar

Rediff.com18 May 2015

FIFA's sponsors must challenge soccer's world governing body over human rights abuses at the 2022 World Cup construction sites in Qatar, pressure group New FIFA Now and international workers' unions said on Monday.

5 things to watch in Infy results

5 things to watch in Infy results

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

At least three brokerages, two domestic and one global, have said the company could cut its revenue growth guidance again in dollar terms

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Tibetan refugees in India face a bleak future, says Greg C Bruno.

TEXT: MEA statement on Devyani Khobragade

TEXT: MEA statement on Devyani Khobragade

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

The full statement of the MEA on the latest in the case relating to Devyani Khobragade:

Khobragade maid's family 'evacuated' to US: Bharara

Khobragade maid's family 'evacuated' to US: Bharara

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

Unfazed by the outrage over the arrest and subsequent treatment of senior Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade, the India-born US prosecutor Preet Bharara defended the action against her and confirmed that her maid's family has been "evacuated" from India.

BJP has 'anti-Muslim, anti-Pakistan' approach: Imran Khan

BJP has 'anti-Muslim, anti-Pakistan' approach: Imran Khan

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Prime Minister Khan said his government was keen to bring the perpetrators of the 2008 Mumbai attack to book, asserting that it was in the interest of Pakistan.

New immigration order next week to address concerns of court: Trump

New immigration order next week to address concerns of court: Trump

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

"We've vetting very, very strongly. Very, very strongly. But we need help, and we need help by getting that executive order passed," he said.

Swamy fires fresh salvo; asks PM to sack Rajan immediately

Swamy fires fresh salvo; asks PM to sack Rajan immediately

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Rajan, Swamy alleged, is a member of US dominated Group of 30.

'Mamata is clearly talking of appeasement'

'Mamata is clearly talking of appeasement'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'I don't think the state administration has shown the resolve to enter Muslim neighbourhoods and arrest offenders in the last decade.'

'India-China relationship is at a crossroads'

'India-China relationship is at a crossroads'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

'The events of 2020 have actually put our relationship under exceptional stress.' What External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told the All India Conference of China Studies on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Asian Games: Why government refused to bear the cost of 49 members

Asian Games: Why government refused to bear the cost of 49 members

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Sports Ministry has cleared a 804-member Indian contingent, including 572 athletes, for the Asian Games but said it will bear the expense of 755 members with 49 out of 232 officials allowed at no cost to government.