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'H-1B visa system is broken, needs to be fixed'

'H-1B visa system is broken, needs to be fixed'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

US to fix the immigration system that keeps American firms from hiring the top world talent they need.

US calls for Saffron Revolution in India's energy sector

US calls for Saffron Revolution in India's energy sector

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Climate change and US-India collaborations in renewable energy resources will be up for discussion at the US-India energy summit coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Washington, DC, later this month, reports Aziz Haniffa.

The Nuclear Security Summit ignored Pakistan's threat

The Nuclear Security Summit ignored Pakistan's threat

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'Pakistan has been successful in convincing the rest of the world that the Pakistani nuclear terrorists are meant to target only India. This is myopia at its worst,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

HK allows US whistleblower Edward Snowden to flee

HK allows US whistleblower Edward Snowden to flee

Rediff.com23 Jun 2013

Edward Snowden, a former private contractor with the Central Intelligence Agencywho leaked the controversial United States secret surveillance programme, on Sunday made fresh claims about America's cyber espionage against China, including intensive hacking attacks on a top university in Beijing.

Five game-changers in the Budget

Five game-changers in the Budget

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

This Budget signals a shift from a hand-out to a hand-up economy.

Trump won't shy away from acting against Pakistan

Trump won't shy away from acting against Pakistan

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

'Even if someone other than Trump had become president, the US distancing from Pakistan and coming closer to India was already set in motion.' 'With Trump openly declaring his intent to take on Islamic extremism, the days of US political correctness are over,' says Colonel (Dr) Anil A Athale (retd).

'With the 2+2, there will be a big engagement with the US'

'With the 2+2, there will be a big engagement with the US'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

'I am hopeful that you will see more focused attention on this relationship,' former US assistant secretary of state Nisha Desai Biswal tells Alokananda Chakraborty.

Sai's Take: What I learnt about Modi today

Sai's Take: What I learnt about Modi today

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

Saisuresh Sivaswamy tells us what we must know from the election news in the print and television media.

India's secret project in Karnataka to build H-bomb: Report

India's secret project in Karnataka to build H-bomb: Report

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

India has built two top-secret facilities in Karnataka to enrich uranium in pursuit of its hydrogen bomb dream.

Angry China summons US envoy over warship in South China Sea

Angry China summons US envoy over warship in South China Sea

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

China on Wednesday said the US' naval and air incursions in the artificial islands in the South China Sea will be counter-productive leading to "miscalculation" and "crisis", as Beijing summoned the American ambassador to protest the US Navy's sailing of a warship into the disputed waters.

Obama, Castro hail 'new day' for US-Cuba relations

Obama, Castro hail 'new day' for US-Cuba relations

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Barack Obama and Raul Castro vowed to set aside their differences in pursuit of what the US president called a "new day" for the relationship between the neighbours.

In Vanita, US trusts: Desi picked as acting attorney general

In Vanita, US trusts: Desi picked as acting attorney general

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

'Vanita Gupta is the greatest civil rights lawyer of her generation' Praise comes flying in from all corners Vanita Gupta is appointed acting US Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. The 39-year-old is known for her work in criminal justice reforms, legalising marijuana and racial justice, reports Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com.

'RSS will use him as a poster boy of Hindutva'

'RSS will use him as a poster boy of Hindutva'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

'He is a BJP man among Dalits, not a Dalit man in the BJP.'

Nuclear deal engaged Diaspora like never before

Nuclear deal engaged Diaspora like never before

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

'We had to convince our people that we were doing nothing that would erode our strategic programme. We were all the time arguing that we are not doing anything, which will remotely impact on our strategic programme.'

India-US nuclear deal: A flop show

India-US nuclear deal: A flop show

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

'When you think back to the promises made 10 years ago, not a single one of those had panned out to date.'

Trump introduces women 'raped by Bill Clinton' to press before debate

Trump introduces women 'raped by Bill Clinton' to press before debate

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

At the press conference, three women accused the former US president of sexual assault, while another one alleged that she was raped by him as a child.

US says India refusal on WTO deal a wrong signal

US says India refusal on WTO deal a wrong signal

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Still, the failure of the agreement should signal a move away from monolithic single undertaking agreements that have defined the body for decades.

'Pakistan will make a lot of mistakes'

'Pakistan will make a lot of mistakes'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

'A couple of Pulwamas will bring the two nations to war and it will be limited to J&K itself.'

The DRESS that broke the Internet

The DRESS that broke the Internet

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

A dress got social media all in a tizzy with each person asking what colour is the dress.

Does Donald Trump deserve a chance?

Does Donald Trump deserve a chance?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

While political observers are unable to make head or tail of the US President, those moving in high business and industry circles tell B S Raghavan that Trump's style is exactly that of an aggressive and successful businessman.

'You can't stand on a podium and preach to India'

'You can't stand on a podium and preach to India'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

'India is no longer the India of the '70s and the '80s.' 'It's a large country with the fastest growing economy.' 'In working with India, you just can't go and humiliate the nation publicly.' USIBC President Mukesh Aghi tells Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com about how he advises American companies to do business with India, what he thinks of Modi's government and the way forward for the India-US relationship.

Top cop who has become an anti-trafficking hero

Top cop who has become an anti-trafficking hero

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

Fighting sex trafficking and forced labour became Police Commissioner Mahesh Bhagwat's life mission. The winner of the US State Department's 2017 Trafficking in Persons Report Heroes Award speaks to Rediff.com

The high points in second Trump-Clinton face-off

The high points in second Trump-Clinton face-off

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

Unlike the last time, the two candidates did not shake hands before the debate. However, as the debate ended on a positive note, there was a warm handshake.

This school provides free education to the deaf

This school provides free education to the deaf

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Balavidyalaya in Chennai is probably India's only school for the deaf that trains the child and (one) parent for free.

Chalein saath, saath: Forward together we go, US tells India

Chalein saath, saath: Forward together we go, US tells India

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the White House for the private dinner hosted by President Barack Obama, India and the US on Monday issued a vision statement "Chalein Saath Saath: Forward Together We Go" that called for a joint endeavour for prosperity and peace.

Why SRK?!!!!!

Why SRK?!!!!!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

'No Indian citizen should be humiliated by the US authorities.' 'And Shah Rukh Khan happens to be one of India's most well known citizens.'

'India has to catch a train that left 25 years ago'

'India has to catch a train that left 25 years ago'

Rediff.com2 May 2017

'In contrast to the generally buoyant tone of the Economic Survey in January, he sounds uncharacteristically pessimistic, saying that forces in the world economy -- slowing global trade, protectionism, robots -- will limit India's manufacturing to levels well below what propelled East Asia's economies decades ago.'

Modi2: What does the future hold for India's Muslims?

Modi2: What does the future hold for India's Muslims?

Rediff.com27 May 2019

Over two dozen Muslims have been elected to the Lok Sabha. This shows that all is not lost for India's Muslims, suggests Mohammad Sajjad.

'The Congress is back -- sort of'

'The Congress is back -- sort of'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Rahul Gandhi has taken the fight to the Modi government, feels Milan Vaishnav. Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com reports from Washington, DC.

Sorry for not doing enough: Zuckerberg's testimony to Congress

Sorry for not doing enough: Zuckerberg's testimony to Congress

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The Facebook chief said his top priority has always been his social mission of connecting people, building community and bringing the world closer together.

What the India-US joint statement says

What the India-US joint statement says

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Here is the full text of the joint statement issued by India and the US.

Desi diplomat to assist US secretary Nisha Desai Biswal

Desi diplomat to assist US secretary Nisha Desai Biswal

Rediff.com18 Nov 2013

Atul Keshap, a senior Indian American career diplomat and one of the rising stars in the United States foreign service, has been picked by Nisha Desai Biswal, the newly appointed assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asian affairs, to be her deputy.

America readies for D-Day

America readies for D-Day

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump scrambled to make their final pitch to voters in the high-stakes United States presidential polls.

Time to grow again?

Time to grow again?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

May be the strong United States growth will lead the world back to a period of growth and help us all put this painful recrimination behind us.

'IM more lethal and resilient due to support from Pak'

'IM more lethal and resilient due to support from Pak'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

The outlawed terror group Indian Mujahideen is more lethal and resilient because of the support it receives from Pakistan, according to a new report by an American think-tank.

Why Indians vote for dons and criminals

Why Indians vote for dons and criminals

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

'The voter thinks that the State is not going to impartially deliver services, provide justice, basic law and order, social insurance -- so as a voter it's very rational that I may choose a criminal who will help me navigate the State.' 'A weak State allows a criminal politician to be the person who provides that guarantee to mediate whatever problem the citizen has with the State.'

Islam 'Isi' Siddiqui quits Obama administration

Islam 'Isi' Siddiqui quits Obama administration

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Ambassador Islam 'Isi' Siddiqui, one of the highest ranking Indian Americans in the Obama administration, has resigned from his position as chief agricultural negotiator in the office of the United States Trade Representative.

Vikram J Singh joins Centre for American Progress as VP

Vikram J Singh joins Centre for American Progress as VP

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Vikram J Singh, the highest-ranking Indian American at the Pentagon is quitting his administration job to head up the national security division at the Center for American Progess -- a Washington, DC progressive think tank with close links to President Obama -- which has at its helm another Indian American, Neera Tanden.

US hails India's Look East policy

US hails India's Look East policy

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Biden said, "One of the reasons why President Obama called our relations with India, quote, "a defining partnership of the century ahead" is that India is increasingly looking east as a force for security and growth in Southeast Asia and beyond."

Urjit Patel: The 'known unknown'

Urjit Patel: The 'known unknown'

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The RBI governor-designate may be economical with spoken words, but is known for his sharp and critical writings