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10 reasons why everyone must UPSKILL

10 reasons why everyone must UPSKILL

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The extra skills you acquire set you apart, differentiate you from your peers and fast track your career.

Apple Music: So far, so good

Apple Music: So far, so good

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

Apple Music is currently offering a free three-month trial.

Kishangunj blockade removed; rail, road links to NE resume

Kishangunj blockade removed; rail, road links to NE resume

Rediff.com13 Oct 2011

Rail and road links between the Northeast and the rest of the country would resume soon as the blockade by protesters, demanding the opening of a unit of the Aligarh Muslim University, was lifted in Bihar's Kishanganj district late on Wednesday night, a West Bengal minister said.

ICSE, ISC exam results to be declared on May 18

ICSE, ISC exam results to be declared on May 18

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, which conducts the exams, will announce the results at 11.30 am.

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Coupled with e-filing procedures it would really enhance the ability of the judiciary to provide speedier justice.'

Day after violent clashes, situation tense in Jamia

Day after violent clashes, situation tense in Jamia

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Police used batons and teargas shells to disperse the violent mob, but denied firing at them.

Reliance Broadcast Network to buy Imagine Showbiz

Reliance Broadcast Network to buy Imagine Showbiz

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

Reliance Broadcast Network will acquire Imagine Showbiz Limited (ISL) from Cinestar advertising for an undisclosed sum.

Who is Prasanta Pattanaik, Padma Shri?

Who is Prasanta Pattanaik, Padma Shri?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Had he not been a student, admirer and follower of Amartya Sen, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan feels it might have been a Padma Bhushan.

Anomaly in Facebook poll spend data

Anomaly in Facebook poll spend data

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

'Unknown' location advertisement spends were nearly 74% higher than the next biggest spender, Uttar Pradesh.

Someone like Shiv Kumar had to be tamed

Someone like Shiv Kumar had to be tamed

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'At 23, he has experienced what very few of his age have: Poverty at home, a stint in jail for his student activism.' 'His experience told him that if you want your rights, you have to fight for them.'

'Dam 999 has nothing to do with politics'

'Dam 999 has nothing to do with politics'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

Director Sohan Roy talks about the ban imposed by Tamil Nadu government on his film.

Michelle Obama is 'hot'

Michelle Obama is 'hot'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

At the University of Mumbai library, elegantly-attired United States First Lady Michelle Obama captivated a group of Mumbai children. After an hour spent dancing, singing, playing the tambourine, games and hopscotch with her, barefoot, these kids -- who are from deprived backgrounds (most of them do not have parents) and receive assistance in their education from non-governmental organisation Making A Difference -- had stars in their eyes.

Google doodles for Jorge Luis Borges

Google doodles for Jorge Luis Borges

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

Search engine giant Google celebrates the writings of the Argentine author who would have been 112 today.

Life at B-school: Racing against time

Life at B-school: Racing against time

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

We invited readers to share their B-school experience. In the first set of responses, Sneha Gadu, a first year student from Department of Management Studies, IIT Delhi talks about her first few days at the college.

Investing tips for the new 'Crorepati', Sushil Kumar

Investing tips for the new 'Crorepati', Sushil Kumar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2011

"I haven't thought about how I should spend this money as yet. The first thing I will do, though, is build a house for my family," says Sushil.

Chinmayanand case: SC takes cognisance; no clue of missing girl

Chinmayanand case: SC takes cognisance; no clue of missing girl

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The woman's father alleged that she has gone missing at the behest of the 72-year-old BJP leader, who heads Mumukshu ashram.

Former US first lady Betty Ford dies

Former US first lady Betty Ford dies

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

Betty Ford, the much-admired wife of late United States President Gerald R Ford and powerful advocate of women's rights and health who helped treat drug and alcohol addicts at her California-based facility, has died. She was 93.

Jaitley: 'First satyagrahi' against Emergency

Jaitley: 'First satyagrahi' against Emergency

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Jaitley gathered a group of people and burnt an effigy of then prime minister Indira Gandhi, making him, in his own words, the 'first satyagrahi' against the Emergency.

Sudden rise of online higher education

Sudden rise of online higher education

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Will Covid-19 permanently change higher education, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

View: The fascist streak of Team Anna

View: The fascist streak of Team Anna

Rediff.com23 Aug 2011

Mobs are being unleashed on politicians. The element of spontaneity is being used by organised groups as an excuse to defend and rationalise these acts. It would really be sad day for Indian democracy if the parliamentarians fail to resist this onslaught, says Apoorvanand.

National Heritage award for Bharata Natyam artiste

National Heritage award for Bharata Natyam artiste

Rediff.com4 Nov 2010

Kamala Lakshmi Narayanan, popularly known as Kumari Kamala during her early career in India, last month became the first Bharata Natyam artist in the United States to receive the prestigious National Heritage Fellowship for 2010, the country's highest honour in the traditional and folk arts.

Dera chief stood with folded hands, broke down in court

Dera chief stood with folded hands, broke down in court

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Known for his flashy outfits, the Dera chief was attired in a white kurta-pyjama with matching white shoes as the judge sentenced him to 20 years in jail.

Asking govt to account for its work a new trend: Modi

Asking govt to account for its work a new trend: Modi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

"There is a recent trend of people expecting that everything has to be done by the government," he said.

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.

The strange case of Nitish's dissenting voice within NDA

The strange case of Nitish's dissenting voice within NDA

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

From opposing the NPR and NRC to demanding special status for Bihar to staying out of the Union Cabinet on principle to showing the BJP who was boss in Bihar, Nitish Kumar has wasted no opportunity at cocking a snook at the BJP leadership. But how long can he continue, asks Gopal Krishna.

Jamia Milia Islamia among top 10 universities in India

Jamia Milia Islamia among top 10 universities in India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

It is the first time that the JMI has been placed among the top 10 universities in the (HRD) Ministry's National Institutional Ranking Framework rankings.

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

When Dilip Kumar and Lata Mangeshkar didn't speak for 13 years

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

The way Dilip came to the porch to receive Lata, you would never have guessed something was amiss between the two. Raju Bharatan's many wonderful insights into Dilip Kumar's life.

Patnaik leaves Delhi police with credibility crisis

Patnaik leaves Delhi police with credibility crisis

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

The national capital witnessed the worst riots in last three decades this week, with allegations of police acting as mute spectators when angry mobs ran riot on the streets of northeast Delhi.

Missionary school burnt down in Kashmir

Missionary school burnt down in Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Feb 2011

Terrorists burnt down Saint Paul International School in Sonwar in Srinagar on Saturday night. The administration block, the computer centre, science centre and library were totally gutted in the fire.

Why Rahman is every director's favourite

Why Rahman is every director's favourite

Rediff.com23 May 2011

Here's looking at AR Rahman's collaborations with top Bollywood directors.

Michelle Obama puts on her dancing shoes

Michelle Obama puts on her dancing shoes

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

When United States President Barack Obama was talking serious business with industry honchos in at the Trident Hotel in Mumbai, First Lady Michelle had a rather fun-filled Saturday evening.

India, US ink two IPR agreements

India, US ink two IPR agreements

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

A Traditional Knowledge Digital Library (TKDL) Access Agreement signed between the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) and US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

Copybook President Mukherjee completes an eventful year

Copybook President Mukherjee completes an eventful year

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

An active politician for over four decades, Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday completed one year in office as a copybook President, a period that was marked by proactive steps within and outside Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Wanted to become an architect, then a basketball player: Obama

Wanted to become an architect, then a basketball player: Obama

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Obama urged the girls to get into science and math in school, to push back on the idea that it is 'more of a boy thing'.

Want to upgrade your knowledge? These digital initiatives will come handy

Want to upgrade your knowledge? These digital initiatives will come handy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

These initiatives are expected to increase Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education from 24.5 (2015-16) to 30 (2020).

Jamia clashes spark protests across campuses

Jamia clashes spark protests across campuses

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Jamia turned into a battlefield on Sunday as police entered the campus and also used force, following protest against the Act.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours

Retirees could bear brunt of Detroit bankruptcy

Retirees could bear brunt of Detroit bankruptcy

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Retirees and labour officials acknowledged that the city's finances were in a shambles and they would have to share in the sacrifice to help Detroit recover.

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'The lessons learnt from the triple disaster have put Japan's energy future On the right path,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

So long, Nemai Ghosh; Goodbye, Satish Gujral

So long, Nemai Ghosh; Goodbye, Satish Gujral

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Nemaida's misfortune in life was to be known as Satyajit Ray's 'Boswell'; History will remember Satish Gujral as a renaissance man whose imprint over New Delhi is huge.