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Indian-origin Rishi Sunak says he is running for British PM

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak says he is running for British PM

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak, the former UK chancellor of the exchequer, on Friday formally launched his leadership bid to succeed Boris Johnson as the new Conservative Party leader and future British prime minister.

Want a job? 5 things graduates MUST do

Want a job? 5 things graduates MUST do

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Candidates should be comfortable working in both online and offline environments, says Jeevan J Arakal.

'My boss doesn't think I deserve a raise'

'My boss doesn't think I deserve a raise'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela tells you what you can do when you face such a situation.

Euphoric Bengal proud of Banerjee's Nobel win

Euphoric Bengal proud of Banerjee's Nobel win

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

From his economist mother to politicians and academia -- all hailed Banerjee's achievement.

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Major Ruchi Agarwal is commander of the United Nations Female Engagement Team in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo.

WATCH OUT for these NEW ACTORS!

WATCH OUT for these NEW ACTORS!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

So who are the new faces who will charm their way to Bollywood this year?

Chinese doctor who 1st warned about coronavirus outbreak dies

Chinese doctor who 1st warned about coronavirus outbreak dies

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

He was the first to report about the virus way back in December last year when it first emerged in Wuhan, the provincial capital of China's central Hubei province.

Happy 60th To The Chetak And HTS!

Happy 60th To The Chetak And HTS!

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

'As I set course for the Helicopter Training School this morning,' notes IAF Helicopter Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, 'I bow my head in respect for the institution which made me the man I am.' 'I also salute the Chetak which taught me much more than flying.' 'Both these institutions, in their own right, justify the crest and motto of the School: Achievement through Knowledge.'

'I don't want to live, but I have no option'

'I don't want to live, but I have no option'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

'How will they give me permission to die when there are many others in conditions worse than mine?'

I've never asked for raise: Indra Nooyi

I've never asked for raise: Indra Nooyi

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Indra Nooyi, the former chairperson and CEO of PepsiCo, has said that she has "never, ever, ever" asked for a raise as she found it "cringeworthy" and cannot imagine working for somebody and saying "my pay is not enough." Nooyi, 65, who helmed the beverage giant PepsiCo for 12 years and stepped down as its chief executive officer (CEO) in 2018, has published a memoir 'My Life in Full'. Born in Chennai, she graduated from the Madras Christian College and studied management at the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Calcutta before moving to Yale University in the US for a master's degree.

Modi-Kejriwal battle splits IIT Varanasi

Modi-Kejriwal battle splits IIT Varanasi

Rediff.com28 Mar 2014

The fight between Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal and BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi for supremacy in this temple town has divided students of IIT, Varanasi into two camps who will campaign for their chosen candidate in their own ways.

How Airbnb's Brian Chesky told I,900 employees they had lost their jobs

How Airbnb's Brian Chesky told I,900 employees they had lost their jobs

Rediff.com7 May 2020

There is much to learn from how Brian Chesky, co-founder and CEO, Airbnb, let 1,900 employees know they had lost their jobs.

Meet the Harvard grads who offer a novel way to teach students

Meet the Harvard grads who offer a novel way to teach students

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Few Harvard graduates are changing the way we teach students.

Teacher's Day Special: Schools the Stars went to

Teacher's Day Special: Schools the Stars went to

Rediff.com5 Sep 2017

School life becomes a memory when we move on to bigger milestones in life, but they have a huge deal to do with who we become when we grow up.

How one man is changing young lives in India

How one man is changing young lives in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

An initiative to fund the education of bright Indian youngsters undertaken by two Indian-Americans has now acquired a momentum of its own, discovers Anjuli Bhargava.

Zomato IPO oversubscribed on Day-1

Zomato IPO oversubscribed on Day-1

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Food delivery platform Zomato's initial public offering was oversubscribed on the opening day on Wednesday with retail investors bidding for 2.7 times the number of shares reserved for them. The offer received bids for 75.60 crore equity shares against an IPO size of 71.92 crore, stock exchange data showed. Retail investors sought 2.69 times the portion reserved for them. Against 12.95 crore shares reserved for retail individual investors, 34.88 crore shares were bid by 1700 hours.

Lessons from a failed start-up

Lessons from a failed start-up

Rediff.com22 Oct 2012

Bitten by the entrepreneurial bug, IIM alumnus Rahul Chigopkar jumped into one of the most lucrative area of 2011 in India- Deals. But what happened to IzziDeals? Rahul shares his experiences with us.

'SELL yourself at every stage in life'

'SELL yourself at every stage in life'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2012

From books that will inspire you to dreaming beyond the obvious, read on for life lessons from these successful IIM alumni.

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Focus on hospitals as India braces for Covid third wave

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

The health system is trying to ensure that it isn't caught by surprise -- the way it was last time. So, hectic preparations are on.

FMS students and faculty protest as DU turns to CAT

FMS students and faculty protest as DU turns to CAT

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

The Delhi University's decision to scrap their own test and opt for CAT from next year has sparked protests from students and faculty members of Faculty of Management Studies (FMS). Read on

Stephen's to bid farewell to 'controversy's child' Thampu

Stephen's to bid farewell to 'controversy's child' Thampu

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Marking an end to his tenure as St Stephen's principal, the college will on Sunday bid farewell to Valson Thampu who referred to himself as "controversy's child".

What it really takes to get into an Ivy League

What it really takes to get into an Ivy League

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

Study smart. Personalise your essays. Connect with alumni and apply well before the deadline.

Delhi violence probe targeted towards one end: Court

Delhi violence probe targeted towards one end: Court

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The judge asked the concerned deputy commissioner of police (DCP) to monitor the probe to ensure fair investigation as police have failed to point out what investigation has been carried out so far regarding the involvement of the rival faction.

'We need to convert research into start-ups'

'We need to convert research into start-ups'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

India needs to invest a lot more money in science research and translate this research into products and solutions for its people, says trustee at the Infosys Science Foundation and co-founder at Infosys Kris Gopalakrishnan.

Biocon chief on why India's varsities aren't 'global'

Biocon chief on why India's varsities aren't 'global'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

In an interview with Business Standard, Mazumdar-Shaw spells out her plans for the institution over coming years.

Chanakya's 10 golden rules for success

Chanakya's 10 golden rules for success

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Attend all classes. Take notes. Ask questions. Participate.

If India wants to win Gold in Paris...

If India wants to win Gold in Paris...

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'If we want to ensure this isn't a once-in-four-decade phenomenon, then we have to produce 1,800 players all the time, create infrastructure, so that we are constantly challenging at the top of the ladder.'

It won't be easy for start-ups to hire from IITs

It won't be easy for start-ups to hire from IITs

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Being a start-up backed by marquee funds will no longer be enough to seek a placement slot at the Indian Institutes of Technology.

Rs 50K US grant for deserving students

Rs 50K US grant for deserving students

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

The American Alumni Association, a not-for-profit organisation, has announced financial assistance by way of a Rs 50,000 grant, to financially needy students who have secured admission or have an admission offer in a US college or University for higher studies.

'Lever'-aging the old boys' network online

'Lever'-aging the old boys' network online

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

Hindustan Unilever has many firsts to its credit. Now, it adds one more. India's largest fast-moving consumer goods company has found a new way of keeping in touch with its employees -- present and former.

Coming soon: Battery-powered masks for Indian athletes

Coming soon: Battery-powered masks for Indian athletes

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Indian Olympic Association has decided to come up with a battery-powered mask through which athletes will be able to train without worrying about COVID-19.

Joy for foreign angels as Indian start-ups grow

Joy for foreign angels as Indian start-ups grow

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

Investments in 2015 reach a record high of $46.4 million with 193 deals.

Kalam to speak on India's prospects in  Valley

Kalam to speak on India's prospects in Valley

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

The event is being organised jointly by the Indian Institute of Science Alumni Association of North America, Pan-IIT, India Community Center and TiE Silicon Valley.

Insead tops FT MBA rankings. 3 Indian b-schools in top 100

Insead tops FT MBA rankings. 3 Indian b-schools in top 100

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Find out if your favourite business school features in the list.

'Father of Indian theatre' Ebrahim Alkazi dies at 94

'Father of Indian theatre' Ebrahim Alkazi dies at 94

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Alkazi, who was the longest serving director of the National School of Drama and mentored generations of actors, produced plays such as Girish Karnad's Tughlaq and Dharamvir Bharati's Andha Yug.

Victor Menezes on IITs & education

Victor Menezes on IITs & education

Rediff.com20 Feb 2007

Victor Menezes, former senior vice-chairman of Citigroup, who last month donated $3 million to IIT Bombay Heritage Fund, speaks about his alma mater.

Success mantras from ex-IITians

Success mantras from ex-IITians

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

PM congratulates Sundar Pichai on new role

PM congratulates Sundar Pichai on new role

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Many other Indians are heading the businesses at companies abroad.

US-based IIT grads plan global meet in May

US-based IIT grads plan global meet in May

Rediff.com15 Mar 2005

Indian Institute of Technology graduates, numbering an estimated 40,000 in the US, plan to hold a Global IIT Alumni Conference from May 20-22 in Washington