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Trump's H-1B Policy Will Affect Desis

Indian Americans contribute approximately 5% to 6% -- roughly $300 billion -- in federal tax revenues annually. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com US President-elect Donald Trump recently......

SpaDeX mission: Spacecraft placed in right orbit, ISRO eyes another feat

Two spacecraft that would aid the Indian Space Research Orgaisation in demonstrating space docking, a critical technology for future space missions got separated successfully and were placed into......

The Global Ambassador Of Indian Music

He was a formidable musician but seemed utterly human, a Peter Pan who wore his genius with deceptive lightness. Sandip Roy remembers Ustad Zakir Hussain. IMAGE: Ustad Zakir Hussain at one of his......

Tahawwur Rana moves US Supreme Court against extradition

Having lost his legal battle in all the lower courts, Mumbai attack accused Tahawwur Rana, a Canadian national of Pakistani origin, has now knocked on the doors of the US Supreme Court against his......

India inks $4bn deal with US for 31 Predator drones

India on Tuesday inked a mega deal with the United States to procure 31 Predator long-endurance drones from American defence major General Atomics under the foreign military sales route at a cost......

Arbitrage funds delivered best gains in 9 years in 2024

Arbitrage funds, the new favourite of individual investors, delivered their best performance in nearly a decade in 2024. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com On average, the schemes delivered......

After a stellar 2024, debt MFs set for best annual performance in 4 years

Debt mutual fund (MF) schemes are set to register the best calendar year (CY) performance in the last four years despite no changes in the interest rate. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com......

Events that shaped Indian businesses in 2024

Unprecedented bribery charges, farewells, separation, failed union, monumental mergers and record-breaking IPOs, along with a healthy dose of online happenings in the form of spat and lessons in......

FPIs account for 46.6% of shares sold in anchor category; highest since '21

The surge in FPI investments has driven record fund-raising through IPOs this year, with the total amount nearing Rs 1.5 trillion. Illustration: Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com Foreign portfolio investors......

The India Story: 90% Work In Progress

From highways connecting once-remote regions to aviation networks carrying millions, India's infrastructure story is one of transformation. IMAGE: Union Minister of Roads, Transport and Highways......

'I've Been A Puppet In Shoojitda's Hands'

'Shoojitda's prep was unique and a nice, refreshing change for me.''In the three to four months of preparation that we did, I think we only read two scenes.' 'We spent two, three months where he......

Stars Buying Property After Property!

'Just this year alone, close to 40 major transactions involving Bollywood stars have been recorded.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Shah Rukh Khan/Instagram Bollywood's influence extends beyond films.......

'Rekha Was The First Femme Fatale'

'She was lying there and I mustered up enough guts to lay next to her and hold her tight.''And she said, "Oh my, Girish, isn't he supposed to be nervous?"''Making light of the situation, Girish......

Pant to play Delhi's next Ranji match, no word from Kohli yet

IMAGE: Virat Kohli's participation in the Ranji Trophy, if confirmed, will be closely monitored by selectors and the team management. Photograph: BCCI Indian wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant has......

Golden Year For Indian Chess! What Next?

'It will bring the next wave of awareness and pursuit of excellence from people who want to take chess as a game or a competitive sport or even as a career.' IMAGE: D Gukesh, the youngest World......

'You Legend But You Old'

IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal hit a scintillating 161 and enjoyed some banter while batting in the second innings of the opening Test at Perth. Photograph: BCCI/X Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the......

Washington joins India squad for remaining NZ Tests

IMAGE: Washington Sundar celebrates after completing his century for Tamil Nadu against Delhi in the Ranji Trophy. Photograph: BCCI All-rounder Washington Sundar was on Sunday added to the India......

Team India has shown no growth in last three years: Mithali Raj

IMAGE: India missed out on qualification for the semi finals of the Women's T20 World Cup after losing to Australia. Photograph: BCCI Former India captain Mithali Raj on Tuesday attributed the......

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