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Australian parliament revokes ban on 'Mate'

Australian parliament revokes ban on 'Mate'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2005

The ban was imposed this week among guards and attendants at the building in Canberra, Australian media reported.

'bin Laden financed Australian embassy blasts'

'bin Laden financed Australian embassy blasts'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

Terrorist mastermind Osama bin Laden bankrolled the bombing of the Australian embassy in Jakarta in retaliation for Australia sending troops to Iraq, an alleged terrorist reportedly told the police in Canberra

Iceland: World's hardest working nation

Iceland: World's hardest working nation

Rediff.com29 May 2009

Where do people spend the most time at their jobs?

Azim Premji on the H-1B visa controversy

Azim Premji on the H-1B visa controversy

Rediff.com29 May 2009

I think the United States must realise that today 60 to 70 per cent of the growth of the revenues of large American companies comes from India and China.

IT unions move in to call the shots

IT unions move in to call the shots

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

The third CITU strike in West Bengal and the move of unions to call the shots in Kerala's IT sector are developments that the IT industry, at large, has denounced.

India 13th in 'stress test' conducted by IMD

India 13th in 'stress test' conducted by IMD

Rediff.com20 May 2009

The stress test finding, favouring small countries, goes against generally prevalent economic thinking that large economies like China and India are better placed to face economic slowdown because of the diversified nature of the economy, in which some sectors witness robust demand to mitigate the impact of a demand slowdown in other sectors.

Indian workers in US demand CBI probe

Indian workers in US demand CBI probe

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Indian workers protesting against 'slave-like treatment' at a Mississippi shipyard met Indian envoy Ronen Sen and demanded a CBI probe. They also claimed that recruiters were indulging in alleged human trafficking and abusing workers, under H2B visa programme. Sen said the workers cannot breach established diplomatic protocol by directly interceding with such agencies like the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the Immigration and Customs Services or the Department of Justice.

Indian-Americans denounce 'racist' advertisement

Indian-Americans denounce 'racist' advertisement

Rediff.com7 May 2010

Indian American politicians have denounced a television advertisement by a conservative group called Americans for Job Security that hits at a governor who had earlier favoured outsourcing jobs to India.

Fed cuts rates by 75 basis points

Fed cuts rates by 75 basis points

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

The US Federal Reserve on Tuesday cut interests rates by 0.75 points from 3 per cent to 2.25 per cent. The cut initially disappointed markets which had risen sharply on hopes of a 1 percentage point cut. The decision was taken by eight votes to two. First quarter earnings at the two Wall Street firms fell less than analysts had expected, easing concerns about the state of the investment banking sector.

Nikki Haley launches blistering attack on President Obama

Nikki Haley launches blistering attack on President Obama

Rediff.com29 Aug 2012

The hardest part of my job continues to be this federal government, this administration, this president, says South Carolina Governor, Nimrata Randhawa Haley in a prime time speech at GOP Convention. Aziz Haniffa reports.

No rush to snap up H-1B visas

No rush to snap up H-1B visas

Rediff.com26 May 2005

US students shunning computer sciences

US students shunning computer sciences

Rediff.com24 May 2005

The rapidly shrinking number of American undergraduates signing up for computer degrees has prompted concern among high-tech companies that soon there won't be enough skilled workers to meet the demand.

The coming death of Indian outsourcing

The coming death of Indian outsourcing

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

Advances in technology could render much of the Indian IT services industry obsolete.

China cancels democracy meet

China cancels democracy meet

Rediff.com17 May 2005

Suicide attacks kill 60 in Iraq

Suicide attacks kill 60 in Iraq

Rediff.com11 May 2005

Recession: Start-up snags and solutions

Recession: Start-up snags and solutions

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

Lessons from entrepreneurs who have launched businesses in the last 18 months.

Of gold prices and US recession

Of gold prices and US recession

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

In the face of imminent US recession, fears of gold falling during recession are rife.

Saudi princess held in US

Saudi princess held in US

Rediff.com31 Mar 2005

Hana Al Jader, 39, wife of Saudi Prince Mohamed Bin Turki Alsaud, was charged with forcing two Indonesian women to work as her domestic maids.

The richest people you've never heard of

The richest people you've never heard of

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

Mad money does not equal fame. These folks manage to skirt the public eye despite their billions.

'Camilla will be Queen'

'Camilla will be Queen'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2005

A spokeswoman for the Department for Constitutional confirmed Monday that Camilla would automatically become Queen on Prince Charles's succession to the British throne.

Lesson 3: Work from home

Lesson 3: Work from home

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

My heart is in India,says Sayed Haider Raza

My heart is in India,says Sayed Haider Raza

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Legendary artist Sayed Haider Raza speaks to Payal Mohanka about roots and compassion

Indian H1-B visa holders paid less than US citizen

Indian H1-B visa holders paid less than US citizen

Rediff.com9 Sep 2006

Indian IT workers are paid considerably less than their American counterparts who have similar qualifications, making the H-1B visa programme "deeply flawed", according to a study.

The No.1 reason why couples fight

The No.1 reason why couples fight

Rediff.com3 Jan 2008

Learn how to resolve the financial and emotional issues surrounding a scarce commodity.

Skills to beat the depression

Skills to beat the depression

Rediff.com20 Feb 2009

It's going to be a very different world out there. Here are some hints for preparing for it.

More entrepreneurs, less innovation in India

More entrepreneurs, less innovation in India

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

Mother India is going through a prolonged labor, trying to give birth to a child called Innovation.

7 Nepal leaders freed

7 Nepal leaders freed

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

But that is unlikely to deter NGOs planning their first protest march in Kathmandu on Thursday.

US for major H-2B visa reforms

US for major H-2B visa reforms

Rediff.com29 Jan 2005

The United States has proposed changes to the H-2B application process to make it more responsive to urgent work force needs in the country.

How to calculate top decision-makers' pay

How to calculate top decision-makers' pay

Rediff.com13 Dec 2007

Unfortunately, there is no tried and true formula that transcends industries and business cycles. Tackle the problem in logical steps.

No H1-B visas till October 2007

No H1-B visas till October 2007

Rediff.com9 Aug 2006

Corruption, American style

Corruption, American style

Rediff.com30 Jan 2009

Bribery gets all the bad press, but lobbying is the real danger, because it affects everybody--whether they want it to or not.

Indian wins top US award

Indian wins top US award

Rediff.com13 Jan 2005

Patel, an MD/PhD student at the University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center, is being honoured for his determination and commitment to help young people in a broad variety of ways.

Indian IT stocks a hit on US markets

Indian IT stocks a hit on US markets

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

The myths of China and toys

The myths of China and toys

Rediff.com13 Nov 2007

One world standard for safe toys should be our goal.

Thai plan to deport pregnant workers

Thai plan to deport pregnant workers

Rediff.com15 Dec 2004

A majority of the alien labor management committee members had agreed to prohibit pregnant foreigners from working in Thailand.

Need to redefine women's work

Need to redefine women's work

Rediff.com20 Dec 2008

While Rosie's rallying cry of "We Can Do It" is eerily similar to President-elect Barack Obama's "Yes We Can," some women are saying "No, We Can't."

US unemployment: Worse than it looks

US unemployment: Worse than it looks

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

The most publicized measure of U.S. unemployment tells only part of the story.