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'What's the minimum age to apply for a US visa?'

'What's the minimum age to apply for a US visa?'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

US Consulate General Mumbai's Consular Chief Deanna Abdeen addressed reader queries on how to apply for a US visa.

Obama's statement on L-1B visa norms fails to cheer Indian IT leaders

Obama's statement on L-1B visa norms fails to cheer Indian IT leaders

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Senior management of companies use this visa for working in the US.

Let's work together to resolve Nijjar murder: Canada def minister

Let's work together to resolve Nijjar murder: Canada def minister

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

He said that Canada recognises the impact that some of these measures may have and at the same time it's another reason why he placed such emphasis on the investigation that's taking place that they are able to move beyond credible intelligence to evidence, strong evidence of exactly what happened.

Deported journalist depicted India in negative light, govt tells HC

Deported journalist depicted India in negative light, govt tells HC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The Centre told the Delhi high court on Friday that American journalist Angad Singh has been blacklisted despite being an OCI cardholder for misrepresenting facts in his application for obtaining a journalistic visa and violating certain norms.

Canada, allies gathered intel on Indian officials: Report

Canada, allies gathered intel on Indian officials: Report

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Canada's allegations of India's involvement in the killing of a Sikh separatist in Surrey that sparked a diplomatic row between the two nations are based on both human and signals intelligence and inputs from an ally from Ottawa's Five Eye intelligence network, a media report has said citing the Canadian government sources.

Applied for an H1-B visa? Please read this!

Applied for an H1-B visa? Please read this!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

'If you are so blinded by the Buy American, Hire American policy, if you are not going to be fair, consistent and welcoming, in the end America will lose out.'

UN refuses to lift ban on Saeed; Pak denies visa to interview team

UN refuses to lift ban on Saeed; Pak denies visa to interview team

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The UN decision came after India provided detailed evidence about Saeed's activities.

Australia rushes to file defence of Djokovic ban

Australia rushes to file defence of Djokovic ban

Rediff.com9 Jan 2022

Australian authorities scrambled on Sunday to file a legal defence of their decision to bar entry to tennis world number one Novak Djokovic over his COVID-19 vaccination status, as the Serbian superstar spent his fourth day in immigration detention.

Djokovic argues he had Australia green light after contracting COVID

Djokovic argues he had Australia green light after contracting COVID

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

Djokovic, a vocal opponent of vaccine mandates hoping to win his 21st Grand Slam at the Australian Open, has been holed up since Thursday in a modest Melbourne hotel after his visa was cancelled due to problems with the exemption.

Army Angry With Former Puppet Imran Khan

Army Angry With Former Puppet Imran Khan

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

The press briefing seemed a deliberate decision to let the army convey its angst to Imran directly, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RAW, India's external intelligence agency.

'Is an MBA from the UK recognised in India?'

'Is an MBA from the UK recognised in India?'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

To answer questions related to UK study and study visas, Lai-Ming Sui, student team leader, Visa Services, British Deputy High Commission, Chennai, hosted a chat with Get Ahead readers on June 23. The transcript.

This will have repurcussions, warns Chinese media after India expels 2 journos

This will have repurcussions, warns Chinese media after India expels 2 journos

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Three Chinese journalists based in India representing the state-run Xinhua news agency were denied permission for extended stay in the country.

Whatever happened to Modi's tough-with-China policy?

Whatever happened to Modi's tough-with-China policy?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Before the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, Modi had criticised Manmohan Singh's policy towards China and promised a more strong-willed policy. Those claims are now under a cloud.

Match-fixing accused Chawla set to be extradited to India

Match-fixing accused Chawla set to be extradited to India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) on Thursday rejected alleged bookie Sanjeev Chawla's application for an interim measure on human rights grounds to block his extradition from the UK to face match-fixing charges in India. The legal paperwork process for his extradition will now go ahead through the UK Central Authority, for Scotland Yard officers to hand Chawla over to their counterparts from Delhi Police to be flown back to Indian within days.

Plea rejected, Devyani ordered to appear in court on Jan 13

Plea rejected, Devyani ordered to appear in court on Jan 13

Rediff.com9 Jan 2014

A New York court has refused to grant relief to Indian diplomat Devyani Khobragade on the ground that adjournment of the date when she has to be indicted will not grant her the "relief she seeks" regarding plea negotiations between her and the government to resolve the visa fraud case.

Phogat sisters dropped from Asiad camp for 'serious indiscipline'

Phogat sisters dropped from Asiad camp for 'serious indiscipline'

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Phogat sisters will have to explain their absence for any chance of a comeback, the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) said

Will India allow Sarah Munir to attend Purvi Thacker's shaadi?

Will India allow Sarah Munir to attend Purvi Thacker's shaadi?

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'I don't want a government to tell me that I can't be there for my sister's wedding.'

China says change in Ladakh status unacceptable; MEA says internal matter

China says change in Ladakh status unacceptable; MEA says internal matter

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

External affairs ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said India does not comment on the internal affairs of other countries and similarly expects other countries to do likewise.

Why desis supported Trumpism

Why desis supported Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

In this moment there has to be honest acknowledgement of how so many in our community willingly voted for another four years of Trump, based on the morally flimsiest of reasons, points out Suleman Din.

C Vijaykumar on HCL Tech's growth strategy and NexGen products

C Vijaykumar on HCL Tech's growth strategy and NexGen products

Rediff.com4 May 2018

HCL Technologies is betting big on next-generation services and products that are likely to contribute 40 per cent of its revenues in 2-3 years.

Indian lesbian couple lose court fight to stay in UK

Indian lesbian couple lose court fight to stay in UK

Rediff.com14 May 2016

The couple arrived from India as friends in 2007 and went on to enter into a civil partnership in Scotland in 2008, which they converted into marriage last year.

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Biden will keep the pressure on Xi

Rediff.com8 Feb 2021

Neither Biden nor his successors can any longer ignore the threat China has come to pose to the US in both economic and military fields, observes Virendra Kapoor.

'Sanjay Leela Bhansali has taken a liking for me'

'Sanjay Leela Bhansali has taken a liking for me'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2017

'I am going to direct a film for him.' 'He thinks I will make a good film.' 'For me, that in itself is an award.'

The man who has been living at an airport terminal for 5 months

The man who has been living at an airport terminal for 5 months

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

As millions of passengers stream through Malaysia's Kuala Lumpur International Airport, heading off on holidays or returning home to loving families, all Hassan Al Kontar can do is watch. And wait. Stuck at the airport since March 7, 2018 that's all Kontar has been able to do. The airport has become his home. And for all those who wonder what it must be like to live at an airport, the stranded 36-year-old tells us via Twitter exactly what his story is and what's happening to him.

Indian woman to sue Australia's largest supermarket for selling poisonous mushrooms

Indian woman to sue Australia's largest supermarket for selling poisonous mushrooms

Rediff.com14 Jun 2015

The woman fell into a week-long coma and had to undergo liver transplant after consuming the poisonous mushrooms.

'The core problem, the core challenge is in Assam'

'The core problem, the core challenge is in Assam'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'People feel concerned about the future, whether it is the land or the jobs.' 'The BJP came to power in Assam with promises of maati, bheti (home, hearth and identity), land, jobs and culture.' 'Are these going to taken care of? I think those are real concerns.' 'The Assam chief minister (Sarbananda Sonowal) was one of the leaders of the All Assam Students Union which fought for and is one of the signatories to the Assam Accord.' 'Today, his comrade-in-arms (Samujjal Bhattacharya, chief advisor, AASU) is leading the opposition in the streets.'

Indians in America are victims, not targets

Indians in America are victims, not targets

Rediff.com30 Mar 2017

Three hate crimes have deepened the fear among South Asians that Trump's rhetoric encouraged violence against them, but there is no evidence that Indians have been specifically targeted, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'Imran is a puppet of the Pakistani military'

'Imran is a puppet of the Pakistani military'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'The only quality required in this tenure is to be the military's yes man and that he has the capacity to do so.'

Passport officer transferred after he shamed Hindu-Muslim couple

Passport officer transferred after he shamed Hindu-Muslim couple

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Passports were issued to the couple -- Mohammad Anas Siddiqui and Tanvi Seth, after he met them in his office.

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

A house for Dr Ambedkar in the UK

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'If the museum in his memory inspires and instils among Brahminical British Indians an attitude of equality towards Dalits, the edifice would be worth it,' reports Ashis Ray.

Why not use IAF's fighter fleet for organ transport?

Why not use IAF's fighter fleet for organ transport?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

By undertaking medical mercy missions, the Indian Air Force will win immense political and national goodwill.

Review: No Spark in this film

Review: No Spark in this film

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Spark's title, like everything else about it, is random, rants Paloma Sharma.

Study Abroad FAQs: Which specialisation should I choose?

Study Abroad FAQs: Which specialisation should I choose?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Collegepond.com, a career guidance company responds to student queries on international admissions.

Study in USA: How to pick the right college and course

Study in USA: How to pick the right college and course

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

The decision to pursue further education in a particular university requires careful considerations.

'Naik evokes a closed reading of the Quran to establish Islamic supremacy'

'Naik evokes a closed reading of the Quran to establish Islamic supremacy'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'Naik is an outcome of an image-centric Islam, which is linked to the technological changes introduced by new media.' 'English educated upper middle class Muslims embraced Naik's image-centric Islam in the 1990s.' 'Television converted him into a religious object.'

Study Abroad: How to write your Statement of Purpose

Study Abroad: How to write your Statement of Purpose

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

It takes approximately one to two months to write your SOP with an ideal length of 750 to 1000 words.

Modi-Trump meet: Why the lack of euphoria is good news

Modi-Trump meet: Why the lack of euphoria is good news

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

We see none of the euphoric build-up customary to India's encounter with US presidents in recent times. This gives Modi wriggle room to work on the much-needed reset of India-US ties.

He overcame hunger and humiliation to study at the LSE

He overcame hunger and humiliation to study at the LSE

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

'There were days when there was no rice at home and we ate only jackfruit seeds.' 'They feel I, a lowliest human being, a tribal, have no right to go abroad and study.' 'The humiliation was so bad that I was broken inside.'

'Commonwealth can't support a regime that attacks, kills regularly'

'Commonwealth can't support a regime that attacks, kills regularly'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's decision not to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at Colombo has once again put the focus on alleged cases of human rights abuses in Sri Lanka.

Do you need commandos with AK 47s to control a church protest?

Do you need commandos with AK 47s to control a church protest?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Active citizenship through peaceful protest is a powerful tool, says Merril Diniz, who was part of a peaceful march that was struck down by police and CRPF personnel, while protesting against church attacks in Delhi.