H-1B Visa: Why Nvidia Will Pay $100,000 For Talent

'As one of many immigrants at Nvidia, I know the opportunities we've found in America have profoundly shaped our lives.' Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff   A growing chorus of American......

'Potential Threats To India's Security From Saudi-Pak Pact Are Serious, But Manageable'

'Saudi-Pak defence pact is to anchor the defence and security of Saudi Arabia and not Pakistan, per se, with Islamabad being the junior partner.' IMAGE: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman......

B'desh drops 'Father of the Nation' title for Mujibur Rahman

Bangladesh's interim government has dropped the "Father of the Nation" title for Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman as it amended a legislation, revising the definition of freedom fighter, according......

NCERT new modules blame Cong for Partition, say leaders underrated Jinnah

National Council of Educational Research and Training's new special modules on the Partition of India have placed significant responsibility on the Congress leadership for the division of the......

Govt unveils Rs 2 trillion dose for jobs, R&D, innovation, growth push

In a double-dose bid to boost growth and employment prospects, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved a Rs 2.07 trillion outlay for a research development and innovation (RDI) Scheme to fund private......

Waqf Property Income Falls 99%

In FY24, the net income generated from Waqf properties fell to about Rs 1.26 crore from Rs 150 crore in FY20. Kindly note the image has been published only for representational purposes........

Process begins for statutory central minimum wage

The Minimum Wages Act will be amended to enact a new centrally set minimum, in the wake of the National Advisory Council's suggestion on asymmetries in this regard between states on payments for......

NREGA wages: Take action now, Sonia to PM

National Advisory Council chairperson Sonia Gandhi has written a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, asking him to treat as 'urgent' the notification of minimum wages under the National Rural......

Naqvi refused to congratulate India for Asia Cup triumph?

IMAGE: ACC Chairperson and PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi. Photograph: PCB/X ACC Chairperson and Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Mohsin Naqvi, who is facing a strong backlash over the Asia Cup trophy......

Barcelona add Rashford firepower for LaLiga defence

IMAGE: Marcus Rashford has arrived on a season-long loan from Manchester United, looking to revive his stalled career alongside teenage sensation Lamine Yamal in what promises to be one of......

Barcelona reinstate Ter Segan as captain!

Ter Stegen was adamant that club officials had always been kept in the loop about his treatment and rehabilitation. IMAGE: Barcelona had stripped Marc-Andre ter Stegen of the captaincy on......

FIDE sparks uproar over plan to reinstate banned Russia players!

IMAGE: Locals enjoy a game of chess in central Yekaterinburg, Russia. Photograph: Evgenia Novozhenina Chess governing body FIDE's general assembly agreed to consider lifting parts of a ban on......

Saving Test Cricket! ICC's multi-million dollar rescue plan

IMAGE: ICC's fund would increase the minimum match payment for Test players and cover the cost of sending teams on overseas tours. Photograph: Andrew Couldridge/Reuters The International Cricket......