News for 'american-visa'

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Want A US Visa? Pray to Lord Hanuman!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

As the US gets tougher with visas, the prayers of US-bound devotees in India are getting more fervent, and their purse strings looser. Called Visa Hanuman temples (there are half a dozen all over India), some of them ask for a 'fee'.

American visas to Indians set to zoom

American visas to Indians set to zoom

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

With Indo-US bonhomie at its best, the US is all set to grant entry visas to a record number of Indians in the months to come.

'Some people get naked before white man, but cry privacy on Aadhaar'

'Some people get naked before white man, but cry privacy on Aadhaar'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

'When your own government asks for your name and address there is a massive revolution saying it's intrusion in privacy'

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.

No more backlog in US visas: Mulford

No more backlog in US visas: Mulford

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

Was US Congress delegation paid to praise Modi?

Was US Congress delegation paid to praise Modi?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2013

Amidst a raging controversy over the funding of the visit of three members of the US Congress, who have spoken for an American visa for Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, the Congressmen rejected allegations questioning the legitimacy of their trip.

Visa interview waiver plan gains popularity in India

Visa interview waiver plan gains popularity in India

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

After Brazil and China, a recently launched pilot program to waive off interview for an American visa is gaining popularity in India as the US Government intends to target the country to increase tourist flow in the years to come.

Renew US visa within 4 years, no interview is required

Renew US visa within 4 years, no interview is required

Rediff.com21 Mar 2012

The new rules will apply to those within categories of B1, B2, C and D.

WikiLeaks exposes US change of heart about Modi

WikiLeaks exposes US change of heart about Modi

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

Modi, whose US visa was revoked at the level of the consul general in 2005 over his alleged role in the 2002 communal violence in Gujarat, was sought after by US diplomats owing to his fast rising stature in national politics, a WikiLeaks cable accessed by The Hindu newspaper said.

An 'institution' analysing race relations

An 'institution' analysing race relations

Rediff.com1 Sep 2009

In 1929, Rabindranath Tagore was so troubled when he applied for an American visa that he cancelled his lecture tour and returned to India, the historian Ronald Takaki often said.

Why is BJP silent on Kamala Harris?

Why is BJP silent on Kamala Harris?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The selection of a woman Senator with an Indian background as the Democratic party's vice-presidential nominee should normally be a matter of elation in India, especially for those who boast of their nationalistic credentials such as the BJP followers, notes Amulya Ganguli.

Narendra Modi free to apply for visa: US

Narendra Modi free to apply for visa: US

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

"We said he (Modi) is free to apply for a visa, and we'll make a decision based on the process that we have in place here," State Department Deputy Spokesperson Marie Harf told media persons at her daily news conference.

India, US working closely to counter visa fraud

India, US working closely to counter visa fraud

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Complete authoritative information on the subject of visa application was available at the website www.newdelhi.usembassy.gov.

Modi to address overseas fans via video con

Modi to address overseas fans via video con

Rediff.com1 Feb 2008

Modi was denied visa by the US government in March 2005 in the wake of the 2002 post-Godhra riots.

No dip in rush for US visas

No dip in rush for US visas

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

In the wake of heightened security measures at airports in Britain and the US after a terrorist attack was foiled in London, Kolkatans are still undaunted and as agog about visiting the American shores as always.

Good news! Next Munnabhai starts in 2018

Good news! Next Munnabhai starts in 2018

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

'Can't make Munnabhai Chale Amerika kyunki mere ko American visa nahi milta hai, toh Amerika cancel hai.'

Swaraj meets Biden, Modi visa issue not discussed

Swaraj meets Biden, Modi visa issue not discussed

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Bharatiya Janata party leader Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday met visiting United States Vice President Joe Biden and raised the issue of visa to skilled workers but refrained from discussing the lifting of ban on American visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi.

US imposes sanctions on Pak, may deny visa to citizens

US imposes sanctions on Pak, may deny visa to citizens

Rediff.com28 Apr 2019

Islamabad refused to take back its citizen deportees and visa over-stayers from America

Dancing for a visa

Dancing for a visa

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

BJP wants US visa for Narendra Modi

BJP wants US visa for Narendra Modi

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party, which had so far maintained that it was not unduly bothered about denial of American visa to Narendra Modi, said it will appeal to the US Administration to lift the travel ban on him.

Sikh rights group seeks info on Obama's decision to invite PM

Sikh rights group seeks info on Obama's decision to invite PM

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

A US-based Sikh rights group has filed a request under the Freedom of Information Act seeking documents relating to the Obama administration's decision to invite Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a meeting at the White House in September.

Heads of state and government eligible for A1 visas: US

Heads of state and government eligible for A1 visas: US

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Continuing to maintain silence on granting a visa to Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi, United States has said the heads of state and government are eligible for A1 visas and no individual automatically qualifies for an American visa.

US visa ban on Modi to be lifted if he becomes PM: Report

US visa ban on Modi to be lifted if he becomes PM: Report

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

The nine-year American visa ban on Narendra Modi will automatically be lifted and he would enjoy diplomatic immunity if the Bharatiya Janata Party leader becomes the prime minister of India, according to a Congressional report.

Modi shall NOT be granted visa: US official

Modi shall NOT be granted visa: US official

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

A top American official has opposed grant of visa to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi because of the "very serious" doubts that remain over his role in the "horrific" 2002 riots in the state.

How Modi's demonisation fueled his rise

How Modi's demonisation fueled his rise

Rediff.com29 May 2014

'What was predictable, but entirely missed by Modi's strident critics, is that the excessive and intemperate demonisation of Modi allowed him to assume his own metaphor -- the underdog, the martyr, the marginalised,' says Dr Aseem Shukla.