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Lawsuit filed in US over short-duration H-1B visas

Lawsuit filed in US over short-duration H-1B visas

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

ITServe's lawsuit against the USCIS alleges that the agency has no authority to misinterpret the existing regulations and shorten the approval durations.

Baahubali: The Beginning: 5 Years On, 10 Facts

Baahubali: The Beginning: 5 Years On, 10 Facts

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

As the film celebrates five years of release, 10 interesting facts about S S Rajamouli's fantasy.

'Learning Japanese helps your career enormously'

'Learning Japanese helps your career enormously'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

'Japanese is a pictorial language, which if we learn systematically helps us develop our logic too,' says Sachin Gadhe, who shares his experience of learning a foreign language with us!

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

With 100-plus Tests and 400-plus wickets, most of them not exactly coming on rank turners, Harbhajan's name will always figure among true blue cricketing elites of India.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Cyclone Yaas: Amit Shah reviews preparation with CMs of 3 states

Cyclone Yaas: Amit Shah reviews preparation with CMs of 3 states

Rediff.com24 May 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday reviewed the preparations for Cyclone Yaas including the evacuation of people on the high seas as well as in vulnerable coastal areas and the safety of COVID-19 facilities.

Study abroad tips: How to get the perfect IELTS score

Study abroad tips: How to get the perfect IELTS score

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Don't just mug up new words. Use it in your conversation.

10 IN-DEMAND JOBS

10 IN-DEMAND JOBS

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Professionals with sharp technical skills and knowledge of emerging markets will continue to be in demand, says Nikhil Barshikar, founder and CEO of Imarticus Learning, a tech learning and training company.

'Cinema has to come back to theatres'

'Cinema has to come back to theatres'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

'That will happen and we shall overcome sooner than we expect.'

'Xi Jinping has tied his feet too tightly to walk'

'Xi Jinping has tied his feet too tightly to walk'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'Having tied himself in knots, he just might take a decision which is dangerous, one that could take his nation to war.'

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The crash between a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 and a Saudia Boeing 747 over Charkhi Dadri in Haryana occurred 24 years ago.' During the lockdown, journalist Bhavya Dore reported on it from her home. Her article found a proud mention in the Bloomsburg Jealousy List 2020.

Perarivalan's Release Explained

Perarivalan's Release Explained

Rediff.com19 May 2022

The Rajiv Gandhi assassination, investigation and trial were all jinxed in parts, recalls N Sathiya Moorthy.

Clarity needed on tax framework for IT industry: Nasscom

Clarity needed on tax framework for IT industry: Nasscom

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The government has created a comprehensive budget with sharp focus on sustaining economic activity and investment but more clarity is needed on areas like taxation framework for adopting remote working on a long-term basis, IT body Nasscom said on Monday. The industry association noted that the IT/ITeS (Information Technology-enabled Services) industry has been a key driver of growth and jobs in 2020 and there is an opportunity to significantly accelerate it further. "For the IT sector, one of the biggest needs ahead of us is the development of future business models, with hybrid working becoming a reality. "We look forward for the government to provide clarity on providing a framework in direct taxes and indirect taxes for the industry to adopt WFH/remote working on a long-term basis," Nasscom said in a statement.

Tahawwur Rana's extradition hearing on February 12

Tahawwur Rana's extradition hearing on February 12

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

The 59-year-old Rana, a childhood friend of David Coleman Headley, was re-arrested on June 10 in Los Angeles on an extradition request by India for his involvement in the 2008 Mumbai terror attack in which 166 people, including six Americans, were killed.

What does the new SAT mean for you

What does the new SAT mean for you

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Are the new changes helpful to test takers? Find out!

Australia drops work visa used mainly by Indians

Australia drops work visa used mainly by Indians

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The 457 visa programme, used by over 95,000 foreign workers, a majority of them Indians, was replaced on March 18 by a new Temporary Skills Shortage visa programme.

After Digvijaya, now Manish Tewari posts abusive tweets against PM

After Digvijaya, now Manish Tewari posts abusive tweets against PM

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

In his post, Tewari wrote in Hindi in Roman script about how Modi "befooled" people.

Pune reports first case of mother-child COVID vertical transmission

Pune reports first case of mother-child COVID vertical transmission

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Vertical transmission takes place when the baby is in the uterus. If the mother is infected, the transmission of the virus takes place through the placenta -- an organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy and provides oxygen and nutrients to your growing baby.

SC slams Raja over 'objectionable' letter to PM

SC slams Raja over 'objectionable' letter to PM

Rediff.com2 Mar 2011

Former telecom minister A Raja, the prime accused in the 2G scam, was on Wednesday criticised by the Supreme Court for using 'intemperate and objectionable' language in a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the issue of spectrum allocation policy.

Soccer: Manchester United's Martial loaned out to Sevilla

Soccer: Manchester United's Martial loaned out to Sevilla

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

Jim Corbett Still Lives Here

Jim Corbett Still Lives Here

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

With his name or without, Jim Corbett continues to live on in his home in Uttarakahand's Kaladunghi and in the jungles he loved.

UPSC 2018: How to apply for vacant posts

UPSC 2018: How to apply for vacant posts

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

March 29 is the last date to submit your application.

Suarez joins Atletico from Barcelona; Di Maria banned

Suarez joins Atletico from Barcelona; Di Maria banned

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

Atletico Madrid have signed striker Luis Suarez from Barcelona, the Spanish clubs said on Wednesday, bringing to an end his six-year stint at the Camp Nou.

'Age Has Liberated Me'

'Age Has Liberated Me'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'The prime of my career is now.'

Job losses are inevitable in IT

Job losses are inevitable in IT

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

'The focus for IT companies will shift from adding scale to building a smaller, more specialised, talent pool with specific domain expertise,' says Shyamal Majumdar.

Interested? A course in citizen journalism

Interested? A course in citizen journalism

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

JM Foundation for Excellence in Journalism (www.journalism.org.in ) has announced India's first teaching programme in Citizen Journalism. The 10-session module, across two months, will begin on August 1, 2010. Minimum requirement is basic language skills in any Indian language. Age is not a bar.

US Senate begins impeachment trial against Trump

US Senate begins impeachment trial against Trump

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

Led by Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin, a battery of his party colleagues from the House of Representatives alleged that Trump incited his supporters for violence on January 6 as they stormed the Capitol Hill wherein Congressmen and Senators were performing their constitutional duty of counting and certification of the November 3rd presidential election results.

Cabinet clears National Recruitment Agency to hold common govt job exam

Cabinet clears National Recruitment Agency to hold common govt job exam

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

The National Recruitment Agency will prove to be a boon for crores of youngsters, the PM said.

Meet Nawazuddin Siddiqui's new heroine

Meet Nawazuddin Siddiqui's new heroine

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Bengali actress Bidita Bag has been roped in to replace Chitrangda Singh in Babumoshai Bandookbaaz.

The HOTTEST Digital Jobs

The HOTTEST Digital Jobs

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Even at the entry-level, professionals who have proficiency in emerging technologies will have an edge over others in these domains.

She is taking the Sari to Gen X

She is taking the Sari to Gen X

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

'The sari is a symbol of Indianism.' 'Once I was wearing a sari and walking in the middle of a market in Amsterdam and there was a musician playing a instrument.' 'When he saw me, he started playing an Indian song.' 'A sari has such strong cultural narrative.'

Hathras case: Journalist booked for sedition by UP cops

Hathras case: Journalist booked for sedition by UP cops

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The FIR claimed that police recovered pamphlets "Justice for Hathras victim", six mobiles and a laptop from them, and during the initial probe it was found that they were going to Hathras with an intention "to breach the peace" as part of a "conspiracy".

Decision on TikTok within weeks: White House

Decision on TikTok within weeks: White House

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

"I do not think there is any self-imposed deadline for action, but I think we are looking at weeks, not months," White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows told reporters aboard Air Force One, flying with President Donald Trump form Atlanta.

How to choose a study abroad destination

How to choose a study abroad destination

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

While Europe's rich culture and heritage may attract you, the American hype cannot be ignored too.

India No 4: Has Iyer sealed this spot?

India No 4: Has Iyer sealed this spot?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

Shreyas Iyer however said he's flexible to bat at any position as per the team's requirement.

Labelling dissent as anti-national hurts democracy: Chandrachud

Labelling dissent as anti-national hurts democracy: Chandrachud

Rediff.com15 Feb 2020

Justice Chandrachud also said that use of state machinery to curb dissent instills fear, which violates the rule of law.

Combative Smriti Irani is!

Combative Smriti Irani is!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The combativeness reflects her insistence not to meekly acquiesce to what has been going on in Raisina Hill for years or decades, observes Kartikeya Tanna.

Bal Thackeray-Indira seen together on Sena's poster

Bal Thackeray-Indira seen together on Sena's poster

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Thackeray had also supported the Emergency imposed by Indira Gandhi in 1975 when most of the other parties were vehemently protesting against it.

Trump loses bid to challenge Biden's win in Pennsylvania

Trump loses bid to challenge Biden's win in Pennsylvania

Rediff.com28 Nov 2020

The three-judge panel of the 3rd US Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday upheld a previous ruling that dismissed the Trump campaign's request for an injunction in the case in Pennsylvania to challenge the election results and slammed the lawsuit.

How Gandhi 'spiritualised' Nehru

How Gandhi 'spiritualised' Nehru

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

When Nehru came in active contact with Gandhi 100 years ago, he was a Westernised rationalist while Gandhi was deeply soaked in the Indian ethos and spirituality, notes Rasheed Kidwai.