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Should you join a start-up or not?

Should you join a start-up or not?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

In a start-up set up, nothing is fixed, not even your job-description

Hitachi eyes ALL Indian smart cities

Hitachi eyes ALL Indian smart cities

Rediff.com11 May 2017

The company aims to be part of all smart city programmes in the country directly or indirectly and has come up with a host of India-specific products. Karan Choudhury reports.

When Keshub Mahindra silenced T N Seshan

When Keshub Mahindra silenced T N Seshan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

T N Seshan believed that toughness at every level is needed to keep the flock under him strictly duty bound, recalls Dr K S Parthasarathy, former secretary, Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

Shivaji statue: What you can do with Rs 3,600 crore

Shivaji statue: What you can do with Rs 3,600 crore

Rediff.com25 Dec 2016

The budget for the 'Shiv Smarak' has risen 35 times since it was first conceived.

Now, share your views on drug menace with PM

Now, share your views on drug menace with PM

Rediff.com4 Nov 2014

Taking up the cause of addressing the menace of drug addiction, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday invited suggestions from the public as well as non-government organisations on ways to mitigate the problem.

Save lives, fight air pollution

Save lives, fight air pollution

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Air that people breathe in Indian cities is among the worst in the world.

Sonia calls for meet with CMs to discuss NEET, JEE exams

Sonia calls for meet with CMs to discuss NEET, JEE exams

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

The National Testing Agency announced that the JEE (Main) will be held from September 1 to 6 and NEET (UG) on September 13 after the Supreme Court dismissed a petition seeking the postponement of the NEET and JEE.

'RBI has given us 120 days to operationalise SFB'

'RBI has given us 120 days to operationalise SFB'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Only when we are part of the same family, which will happen down the line, then, of course, we will give them (PMC depositors) all the assurance and the comfort.'

COVID-19 not 'exploded' in India but risk remains: WHO expert

COVID-19 not 'exploded' in India but risk remains: WHO expert

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The WHO expert noted that measures taken in India such as the nationwide lockdown have had an impact in slowing transmission but the risk of an increase in cases looms as the country opens up.

The future belongs to biopharma. Can India catch up with China?

The future belongs to biopharma. Can India catch up with China?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

If we are to realise the full potential of biologics' ability to improve people's health, it is essential to encourage public policy and support R&D.

Why the recent rejig in labour laws by states won't help much

Why the recent rejig in labour laws by states won't help much

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Labour law changes for three years may not be enough as it takes a couple of years for factories to build and operations at a proper scale start only in the third or fourth year.

Decoded: What went wrong with the six schemes of Franklin Templeton

Decoded: What went wrong with the six schemes of Franklin Templeton

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has directed Franklin Templeton MF to pay Rs 5 crore as penalty, return over Rs 450 crore collected as 22-month investment management and advisory fees, and imposed a two-year ban on launching new debt schemes for alleged irregularities in running six of its debt schemes that were shuttered last year.

Is India becoming a National SUSPICION state?

Is India becoming a National SUSPICION state?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Suspect all, fix all.' 'It is this mindset that begins at the very top of an establishment and then trickles down and across,' notes Shekhar Gupta.

Modi, mines, viprit buddhi

Modi, mines, viprit buddhi

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Yes, India needs desperate measures to kick-start growth. But selling off its lungs to the highest bidder to hack away cannot be the way out, says Sumit Bhattacharya.

GDP vs young India

GDP vs young India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

Instead of failing young Indians, the government should now focus laser-like on education, skilling, healthcare, and the environment, says Mihir S Sharma.

Pak withdraws extension given to Bajwa after SC order

Pak withdraws extension given to Bajwa after SC order

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

Reacting to the embarrassing development, Khan chaired an emergency Cabinet meeting and took back the notification to extend services of General Bajwa.

All you want to know about social bourses

All you want to know about social bourses

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

A social stock exchange, broadly, is understood to be a platform that allows investors to buy shares, bonds or units in a social enterprise that has been vetted by the exchange. These allow firms operating in sectors such as health, environment and transportation to raise risk capital.

Meet the loose cannons of Indian politics

Meet the loose cannons of Indian politics

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Here's list of a few controversial remarks made by our politicians this year.

Has justice been served?

Has justice been served?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

'Let us not fool ourselves into thinking that by sidestepping the rule of law, justice has been served in this case because we have once again very conveniently and completely absolved society's responsibility in all of this,' says Neetika Vishwanath.

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

A gamechanger for offices and factories, Shycocan, claims to be able to clear an area of 1000 square feet from coronavirus.

Dismantling environmental laws, endangering India

Dismantling environmental laws, endangering India

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

India loses 333 acres of prime forest every day. Instead of working to conserve India's forests and water resources, the environment minister has set up a committee to 'dismantle' the five key laws that provide environmental protection.

FinMin to prepare fresh proposal for Air India sale

FinMin to prepare fresh proposal for Air India sale

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

Probable reasons that led to failure of the sale process include 24 per cent government stake and corresponding rights, high debt, volatile crude oil prices, fluctuations in exchange rate, changes in macro environment, profitability track record of bidders and restriction on bidding by individuals.

Unlock 1: Govt issues fresh guidelines for 'COVID-appropriate behaviour'

Unlock 1: Govt issues fresh guidelines for 'COVID-appropriate behaviour'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

'The aim of issuing these guidelines is to instil COVID appropriate behaviour to contain the spread of the disease while allowing social and economic activity'

'Men are trembling now'

'Men are trembling now'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

'Predators will always try, but I'm sure there will be less. We need one or two big examples like this.'

Saudi prince approved killing of Khashoggi: US report

Saudi prince approved killing of Khashoggi: US report

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

Fifty-nine-year-old Khashoggi, a dissident Saudi journalist who lived in the US as a legal permanent resident and wrote for the Washington Post, was critical of the prince's policies and was killed in the Saudi Arabian Consulate in the Turkish city on October 2, 2018.

Meet the likely leaders of AAP's Cabinet 2.0

Meet the likely leaders of AAP's Cabinet 2.0

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

Here's a look at some of the key contenders to be part of the Delhi Cabinet

COVID-19: How Britain's Silverstone circuit could help F1

COVID-19: How Britain's Silverstone circuit could help F1

Rediff.com2 May 2020

Silverstone managing director, Stuart Pringle made clear that everything had to be done so as not to put stress on policing or divert medical resources away from the fight against the coronavirus.

IPOs? Why you should be careful

IPOs? Why you should be careful

Rediff.com6 Oct 2009

There are all kinds of IPOs - the good, the bad and the ugly. But even though different IPOs are of different qualities, there are some general realities you need to keep in mind.

Meet Afroz Shah, who helped bring turtles back to Mumbai's beaches

Meet Afroz Shah, who helped bring turtles back to Mumbai's beaches

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The vulnerable Olive Ridleys returned to Mumbai's shoreline after 20 years!

Dust storms kill 15 in UP; Delhi, NCR remain covered in haze

Dust storms kill 15 in UP; Delhi, NCR remain covered in haze

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

Authorities alerted people to avoid staying outdoors and L-G ordered to halt all civil construction activities across the city till Sunday.

Schools, colleges reopen after months of lockdown in UK

Schools, colleges reopen after months of lockdown in UK

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Face coverings are mandatory in communal areas and corridors at schools and colleges within areas of the country deemed at high risk of COVID-19 infections.

Haryana clears bill to provide 75% quota to locals in pvt sector

Haryana clears bill to provide 75% quota to locals in pvt sector

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2020 provides the quota for local people in private sector jobs that offer a salary of less than Rs 50,000 a month.

When UK's bravehearts turn photographers

When UK's bravehearts turn photographers

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

The annual 'People's Choice' for Royal Air Force image of the year has opened for public voting.

'Conducting JEE is critical': IIT directors

'Conducting JEE is critical': IIT directors

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'Further delay will do nothing other than the loss of a year and when there is loss of a year, think of next year you are having two first year batches.' 'Have the IIT system or similar institutions got the infrastructure to handle such a situation?'

Lawyers told me I couldn't fire Vikas Bahl: Anurag Kashyap

Lawyers told me I couldn't fire Vikas Bahl: Anurag Kashyap

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

'According to legal advice provided to me then, I was told we had very limited options.' 'Now in hindsight and after taking stock of things myself, I can quite see how I was ill-advised.'

Kanpur to MIT: The inspiring journey of Ayush Sharma

Kanpur to MIT: The inspiring journey of Ayush Sharma

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Son of a mechanic from the Public Works Department, Ayush Sharma has not only won admission to the undergraduate programme at the prestigious American university, but also a full tuition waiver.

Do ethical companies perform better?

Do ethical companies perform better?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

'If you wish to expand your business in a competitive global environment, you have no option but to be ethical.'

Half full, half empty: 10 years of NREGA

Half full, half empty: 10 years of NREGA

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

At its peak five years ago, it was a lifeline for 5.5 crore, or one in every three rural homes

Ayushman Bharat may help patients access life-saving drugs

Ayushman Bharat may help patients access life-saving drugs

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'We have often heard the mythical argument that patents block access to life-saving drugs, but only 5% of medicines from multinational companies are under patent protection in India.' 'Where these patented products are beyond the reach of Indian patients, the companies have programmes to facilitate access to their drugs, for free or for a fraction of the price,' points out Ranjana Smetacek, former director general, Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India.

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Maradona sedated to help ease withdrawal symptoms

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.