News for 'Vivek'

Vivek Sings Lataji's Song... With A Twist

Vivek Sings Lataji's Song... With A Twist

Rediff.com5 Oct 2022

His favourite Lata Mangeshkar song is Dil Hoom Hoom Kare.

What Happened To Sunny Leone?

What Happened To Sunny Leone?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Sunny Leone shocked everyone when she posted a bloodied picture of herself on social media.

Days after 'will go to war' vow, Musk says H-1B visa system 'broken'

Days after 'will go to war' vow, Musk says H-1B visa system 'broken'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2024

Elon Musk, who has previously vowed to "go to war" to defend the H-1B visa program, has reignited debate surrounding the program by labeling it "broken" and in urgent need of "major reform." Musk, along with Indian-American tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, has been tapped by Trump to lead his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). While Musk acknowledges the need for foreign workers in the tech industry, he believes the current H-1B system needs significant changes, including raising the minimum salary and adding a yearly cost for maintaining the visa. The H-1B visa, which allows US companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, has been a subject of debate for years. The tech industry advocates for more H-1B visas to attract highly skilled workers, while some argue that it allows businesses to replace Americans with lower-paid foreign workers.

2025's Biggest Releases Will Arrive On...

2025's Biggest Releases Will Arrive On...

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

The biggest releases of 2025 will actually start arriving in theatres from the Independence Day weekend.

India's hockey heroes aim for a hat-trick of continental dominance!

India's hockey heroes aim for a hat-trick of continental dominance!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

After bagging back-to-back Olympic bronze medals, India will start as favourites to defend their ACT title against top hockey playing nations of Asia in the form of China, Japan, Pakistan, Korea and Malaysia.

Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B visa system he used 29 times

Vivek Ramaswamy wants to end H-1B visa system he used 29 times

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Ramaswamy's stance on H-1B visas is reminiscent of the 2016 Trump campaign, when then-candidate Donald Trump, who has also hired a number of foreign workers under H-1B visas for his businesses, took a hardline stance on these foreign workers before later softening his rhetoric.

Indian-American Jay Bhattacharya to be Trump's health agency head

Indian-American Jay Bhattacharya to be Trump's health agency head

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

US President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Indian-American scientist Jay Bhattacharya to lead the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the country's top health research and funding institutions. Bhattacharya, a professor of Health Policy at Stanford University, is known for his research on the health and well-being of vulnerable populations. Trump also nominated Jim O'Neill as the deputy secretary of Health and Human Services to work alongside Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

OTT's 10 Best Male Performances of 2024

OTT's 10 Best Male Performances of 2024

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

Picking 10 excellent performances has been difficult but the attempt is to acknowledge the work of actors, who are often overlooked in favour of stars.

'US deserves a badass commander-in-chief right now'

'US deserves a badass commander-in-chief right now'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Of the view that the comeback of president-elect Donald Trump is the American comeback, entrepreneur-turned-politician Vivek Ramaswamy on Wednesday said that the country deserves a "badass commander-in-chief" right now and that's exactly what it got.

Kiara-Sidharth's Christmas Celebrations

Kiara-Sidharth's Christmas Celebrations

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

There's certainly a lot of love in the air, as Bollywood couples celebrate Christmas on social media.

HC directs MP to act on Union Carbide waste disposal in 6 weeks

HC directs MP to act on Union Carbide waste disposal in 6 weeks

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

The Madhya Pradesh high court in Jabalpur on Monday directed the state government to take steps within six weeks for disposal of Bhopal-based Union Carbide's 337 tonnes of hazardous waste as per safety protocols, while restraining the media from publishing any fake news on the same.

Bollywood's Best Pictures Of 2024

Bollywood's Best Pictures Of 2024

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

Film folk have been very busy this year, attending trailer launches and promotional events. Hitesh Harisinghani/ Rediff.com vouches for that, as he recaps 2024 with his insightful clicks.

20 EV Launches In 2025

20 EV Launches In 2025

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, Hyundai and MG Motors are gearing up to introduce EVs in India.

America is a nation of immigrants: Biden aid amid H-1b debate

America is a nation of immigrants: Biden aid amid H-1b debate

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Ahead of Trump's inauguration here on January 20, the debate on foreign guest workers visas for highly skilled professionals, the H-1B, has intensified which has literally created divisions in both the Democratic and the Republican parties.

Shami's return delayed; to miss next 2 Ranji games

Shami's return delayed; to miss next 2 Ranji games

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Mohammed Shami's return to competitive cricket has been further pushed back after the veteran pacer was not picked in the Bengal Ranji Trophy squad.

'Algo Trading Is Not Risk-Free'

'Algo Trading Is Not Risk-Free'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Many enter this arena without a detailed understanding of how their algo works.' 'Diligently review information on the strategy, risk profile, potential losses, and expected gains before investing.'

India gear up to settle the score against Germany

India gear up to settle the score against Germany

Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

India eye Paris revenge against Germany in Test series as international hockey returns to Delhi

Delhi air quality plummets to alarming levels despite curbs

Delhi air quality plummets to alarming levels despite curbs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Delhi's air quality plummeted to alarming levels on Tuesday after 24 days, with many areas witnessing a significant spike in pollution despite the strictest measures, including a ban on construction activities and the entry of trucks into the city, coming into force.

Appear in person and apologise: Delhi HC to Vivek Agnihotri

Appear in person and apologise: Delhi HC to Vivek Agnihotri

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

The high court asked him to appear after he tendered an unconditional apology, through an affidavit, for his alleged remarks.

Ranji: Maharashtra crush Baroda; Vidarbha thrash Rajasthan

Ranji: Maharashtra crush Baroda; Vidarbha thrash Rajasthan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Maharashtra secured a resounding 439-run victory over Baroda in a Group A Ranji Trophy match, keeping defending champions Mumbai's hopes alive for the knockout stage.

How is Tata Motors gearing up to face competition?

How is Tata Motors gearing up to face competition?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Why is Shailesh Chandra, managing director of Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility, not worried about the competition?

20-yr-old killed over bursting of crackers in Mumbai

20-yr-old killed over bursting of crackers in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

A 20-year-old man was stabbed to death after two groups clashed over the bursting of firecrackers in central Mumbai in the early hours of Friday, following which police arrested five persons, including a woman, an official said.

2024: The Best South Films

2024: The Best South Films

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

Arjun Menon looks at the Top 10 South films that made an impact in 2024.

Tata Motors cuts prices of EVs by up to Rs 3 lakh

Tata Motors cuts prices of EVs by up to Rs 3 lakh

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

Tata Motors on Tuesday said it has reduced prices of its electric vehicle model range by up to Rs 3 lakh. The Mumbai-based automaker said it has reduced the price of Nexon EV by up to Rs 3 lakh, Punch EV by 1.2 lakh, and Tiago EV by Rs 40,000.

Before Buying Home, Consider This...

Before Buying Home, Consider This...

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'Consider your household's financial health and all your other goals.' 'Buying a house might seem like an urgent goal, but it is rarely the only one.'

Infosys to invest up to Rs 17 cr in space tech startup GalaxEye

Infosys to invest up to Rs 17 cr in space tech startup GalaxEye

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

IT firm Infosys on Thursday said it will invest up to Rs 17 crore in space tech startup GalaxEye Space Solutions as part of Infosys Innovation Fund. The investment will be made in equity and series A compulsory convertible preference shares allotment, a regulatory filing said.

What Harris, Trump Did After Debate

What Harris, Trump Did After Debate

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

What Democratic presidential nominee and USA Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican presidential nominee and former president Donald J Trump did in Philadelphia after their debate ended...

BEST bus crash: Initial probe highlights training gaps

BEST bus crash: Initial probe highlights training gaps

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

The Mumbai Regional Transport Office (RTO) officials have said they suspect 'human error' and 'lack of proper training' led to the horrific accident in Kurla where a Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) bus fatally knocked down seven persons and injured 42 others.

Recipe: Shilpi's Kuttu Parathas

Recipe: Shilpi's Kuttu Parathas

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

Parathas made from buckwheat, water chestnut flour and alu have a different texture, and an altogether unusual taste.

Budget & Tax: Experts Will Answer Your Questions Here

Budget & Tax: Experts Will Answer Your Questions Here

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

How does the Union Budget 2024-25 impact taxpayers, investors and traders?

Prominent Desis hail Trump's re-election

Prominent Desis hail Trump's re-election

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Eminent Indian Americans on Wednesday welcomed the re-election of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States and assured to work with him on several issues, including that of the United States-India relationship.

2 women partially buried in murrum during protest against road construction in MP

2 women partially buried in murrum during protest against road construction in MP

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

A video of the incident that surfaced on social media showed two women sitting behind a truck laden with murrum, which it off-loads on them.

July 31 Tax-Filing Deadline: Ask rediffGURUS!

July 31 Tax-Filing Deadline: Ask rediffGURUS!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Ask tax gurus Mihir Tanna, Samkit Maniar, Vivek Lala, Anil Rego and Mahesh Padmanabhan your I-T related questions.

India inks $4bn deal with US for 31 Predator drones

India inks $4bn deal with US for 31 Predator drones

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

India is acquiring the drones primarily to crank up the surveillance apparatus of the armed forces, especially along the contested frontier with China.

MP woman picnicking with husband gang-raped; 7 detained

MP woman picnicking with husband gang-raped; 7 detained

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

A newly married woman on an outing with her husband was allegedly raped by five men in Madhya Pradesh's Rewa district following which police have rounded up over 100 persons, an official said on Friday.

PE investment hits $30.89 bn, up 22.7%

PE investment hits $30.89 bn, up 22.7%

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Private equity (PE) activity in India between January and November 2024 recorded a total value of $30.89 billion across 1,022 deals, a 22.7 per cent increase in value and an 18.4 per cent rise in deal count compared to $25.17 billion across 863 deals during the same period in 2023. Notable large deals during the period include Walton Street India Investment Advisors at $1.5 billion, and KiranaKart Technologies at $1.35 billion.

Salman's Urgent Message For Ganpati Festival

Salman's Urgent Message For Ganpati Festival

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

'It's better if everyone uses eco-friendly Ganesha idols.'

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

'Ek Baar Dekh Lo, Phir Discuss Karte Hain'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

'Whatever you do will spark controversies, so it is best do what your heart tells you to do. Simple.'

What Did Aishwarya Win?

What Did Aishwarya Win?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Kareena's August look... Disha in Japan...Tabu looks casual...

'To Avoid Double Taxation, Can I...?'

'To Avoid Double Taxation, Can I...?'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

rediffGURU Vivek Lala answers your income tax and personal finance queries.