News for 'us-visa'

The girls who built robots under the shadow of the Taliban

The girls who built robots under the shadow of the Taliban

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

In photos: After US visa battle, all-girl Afghanistan team competes in the first international robot Olympics in Washington, DC

UNHRC complaint may embarrass Modi

UNHRC complaint may embarrass Modi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2014

Organisations in the United States -- that have been campaigning against granting a US visa to Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- plan to lodge a complaint against him at the United Nations Human Rights Council with regard to his alleged role in the 2002 Gujarat riots.

32-yr-old man caught posing as 81-yr-old to fly to US

32-yr-old man caught posing as 81-yr-old to fly to US

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

The passenger looked suspicious to Central Industrial Security Force officials on frisking duty as he expressed his inability to stand up from the wheelchair and was evading eye contact with them, police said.

H1B visas: 'Applications begin April 1, 2008'

H1B visas: 'Applications begin April 1, 2008'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2007

Arun Vakil answers reader questions about F1, H1B and travel visas. How should you present your assets? What questions should you expect from visa officers?

F1 visa: 'Only part-time, on-campus work is legal'

F1 visa: 'Only part-time, on-campus work is legal'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

Arun Vakil, US visa expert, discusses the F1 visa and other aspects of the immigration process. He discusses behaviour for your US port of entry.

Change of job in US = change of visa?

Change of job in US = change of visa?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2006

Change of job may not need a change of visa. Read on, to find out more.

Want to migrate to the US?

Want to migrate to the US?

Rediff.com28 Dec 2005

Get advice from US visa expert Dr Arun Vakil.

Is management responsible for Infosys' setback?

Is management responsible for Infosys' setback?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

The US legal action is likely to further strengthen public opinion, at a time of high unemployment, against information technology outsourcing -- which is seen to take away jobs from locals.

Amid flight delay row co-flyers come out in support of Maharashtra CM

Amid flight delay row co-flyers come out in support of Maharashtra CM

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Two passengers travelling on the same United States-bound Air India aircraft from Mumbai as Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis have come out in his support, saying he did not delay the flight even as he has threatened legal action once he returns to India.

Fadnavis refutes delaying flight, to take legal action on the issue

Fadnavis refutes delaying flight, to take legal action on the issue

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

However, he did not specify against whom he plans to take legal action.

US demand for skilled worker visas seen topping quota

US demand for skilled worker visas seen topping quota

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

US companies, particularly in technology, say they need the visas to fill vacant positions.

Infosys wins case against a whistleblower employee

Infosys wins case against a whistleblower employee

Rediff.com21 Aug 2012

The judge ruled that that Palmer failed to prove his claims against Infosys -- including breach of contract and fraudulent misrepresentation, under Alabama state law and therefore had no right to recover damages.

Yeh Ballet review

Yeh Ballet review

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Sooni Taraporewala makes us root for her young characters even if we aren't entirely sure about the depth of their feelings, feels Sukanya Verma.

How Mike Pompeo has rattled China's Communist leaders

How Mike Pompeo has rattled China's Communist leaders

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Such criticism by China of a foreign government official, particularly of a major power like the US, is very unusual. It is clear that China will come under increasing pressure certainly till the US presidential elections are held, observes former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

Are you game for a surprise holiday?

Are you game for a surprise holiday?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

All you need to do is pack your bags and reach the airport, bus terminal or train station, as the case may be, on the day of departure.

'I didn't feel I was with the President of America'

'I didn't feel I was with the President of America'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Nitin Singh, tourist guide, spent 75 minutes with Donald and Melania Trump at the Taj Mahal. 'They were very down to earth and listening to me intently as I told them the story of the Taj and the Mughals.'

US woos immigrant entrepreneurs

US woos immigrant entrepreneurs

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Egged on by more than 160 venture capitalists, including several Indian Americans -- the majority of whom are from California's Silicon Valley -- United States Senators John F Kerry, Massachusetts Democrat, and Richard Lugar, Indiana Republican, have introduced legislation to create jobs in America and increasing America's global competitiveness by helping immigrant entrepreneurs obtain US visas.

H-1B visa row: Nasscom sees attempts to portray Indian IT negatively

H-1B visa row: Nasscom sees attempts to portray Indian IT negatively

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

US is the largest market for the over $140 billion Indian IT services industry

Former Infosys employee files new lawsuit seeking damages

Former Infosys employee files new lawsuit seeking damages

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Palmer had previously tried to take Infosys to court, but his earlier case was dismissed .

Ex-Goa tourism minister now in visa trouble

Ex-Goa tourism minister now in visa trouble

Rediff.com8 Sep 2010

Adding to the troubles of former Goa minister Fransisco Pacheco, booked in connection with the death of his close friend, CBI has registered a case against him for allegedly acquiring US visas on forged documents.

Visa policy unchanged, Modi can apply and wait for review: US

Visa policy unchanged, Modi can apply and wait for review: US

Rediff.com6 Nov 2013

Asserting that there has been no change in its visa policy on Narendra Modi, the United States has said the BJP's prime ministerial candidate is welcome to apply for a visa and wait for a review like any other applicant.

'US stance on Modi can recoil on them'

'US stance on Modi can recoil on them'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

For the US to proclaim Modi guilty even when there was no evidence against him despite investigations and re-investigation amounts to immature diplomacy. It constitutes interference in India's internal affairs, says BJP leader Arun Jaitley.

India to strongly protest denial of visa to archers: AAI president

India to strongly protest denial of visa to archers: AAI president

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

Archery Association of India (AAI) president VK Malhotra on Friday said India will strongly protest the denial of visas to 19 Indian archers who were scheduled to leave for the US tomorrow to participate in the World Youth Archery Championships in Yankton, South Dakota.

When Bill Clinton watched Dev Patel's film

When Bill Clinton watched Dev Patel's film

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Here's what happened when the former American President attended the premiere of Lion in New York City.

Trump impact: Net worth of India's tech billionaires eroded

Trump impact: Net worth of India's tech billionaires eroded

Rediff.com13 Apr 2017

IT stocks have dropped about 3 per cent in the days since the Donald Trump administration took first steps toward visa reform and all of India's highest-profile technology tycoons have seen their net worth eroded. Saritha Rai reports.

American Centers Logo Design Competition

American Centers Logo Design Competition

Rediff.com30 Dec 2008

American Centers of India are inviting talented individuals across the country to create a logo that will be displayed across the full range of Amerccan Centers activities.

Punish those shown guilty on Tehelka tapes: NRIs

Punish those shown guilty on Tehelka tapes: NRIs

Rediff.com27 Oct 2007

A coalition of Indian-American organisations, the Indian National Overseas Congress and the Indian Muslim Council-USA have demanded action against the people who admitted on tape to participating in the post-Godhra massacre.

Modi accepts Obama invite to visit US in late September

Modi accepts Obama invite to visit US in late September

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accepted US President Barack Obama's invitation for a meeting in late September and the dates are being finalised.

Trump drops H-1B visa plan that could get 750,000 Indians deported

Trump drops H-1B visa plan that could get 750,000 Indians deported

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

This provides for H-1B extensions beyond the 6-year limit.

'Islamic State recruit', who studied in US, arrested in Hyderabad

'Islamic State recruit', who studied in US, arrested in Hyderabad

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

A 32-year-old US-returned engineering graduate was arrested in Hyderabad when he was allegedly on his way to Dubai to join the Middle East terror group Islamic State, the Cyberabad police claimed on Friday.

Modi was denied visa by previous government: John Kerry

Modi was denied visa by previous government: John Kerry

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

In perhaps the first explanation of the US denial of visa for Narendra Modi, the Obama Administration on Thursday said the decision was taken by the "previous" government.

'Company sponsorship is required for H1B visa'

'Company sponsorship is required for H1B visa'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

Dr Arun Vakil discusses US tourist visas, study visa and various work visas. He also details the procedure for using Visa Facilitation Services.

Seminar on US student and work visas in Mumbai

Seminar on US student and work visas in Mumbai

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

The Indo-American Society has organised a seminar on US student and work visas in Mumbai.

Can I work while studying in the US?

Can I work while studying in the US?

Rediff.com15 May 2007

Dr Arun Vakil, US visa expert, discusses the employment options for students in America.

Want a US study visa? Read this!

Want a US study visa? Read this!

Rediff.com27 Apr 2007

US visa expert, Arun Vakil, answers questions and provides tips regarding the US student visa process.

Democrats' win in US mid-terms opens a door of hope for IT firms

Democrats' win in US mid-terms opens a door of hope for IT firms

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

With Democrats having an upper hand in US Congress, the Donald Trump administration will find it difficult to come up with any future legislative changes with regard to visa regulations.

No religious factors while issuing visas: US embas

No religious factors while issuing visas: US embas

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Kaestner said the US visa policy clearly defined that there would be no queries about race and religion of the people who wanted to visit the US

VFS: Scheduling an emergency visa interview

VFS: Scheduling an emergency visa interview

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

Dr Arun Vakil, US visa expert, explains how to schedule an emergency US visa interview.

Study US: Travel Tips

Study US: Travel Tips

Rediff.com12 Jun 2007

Dr. Arun Vakil chats with readers about travelling to America. Part 2 of 2.

US studies: Ready to go?

US studies: Ready to go?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

Arun Vakil answers student questions regarding US studies. Part one of the transcript.