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10 Important Tips For Graduates

10 Important Tips For Graduates

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

If you are looking for a new opportunity in the job market, you need to answer a simple question: 'What do you want to do? And why you want to do that?'

PIX: Abhishek, Vikram celebrate India in New York

PIX: Abhishek, Vikram celebrate India in New York

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

Abhishek Bachchan gets love from the Indian Diaspora.

'I can't survive without acting'

'I can't survive without acting'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

'If I don't act for a week I become edgy, restless and moody.' Subhash K Jha salutes Manoj Bajpayee, actor extraordinaire, on his 53rd birthday.

Is Kohli's 'captaincy regime' coming to an end?

Is Kohli's 'captaincy regime' coming to an end?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

It was waiting to happen after India's unceremonious World Cup exit and on Wednesday the Board of Control for Cricket in India ended Virat Kohli's run as India's white-ball captain with a rather matter-of-fact statement, handing the reins to Rohit Sharma "going forward".

Missing MH370: The final 54 minutes

Missing MH370: The final 54 minutes

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

The transcript lasts just 54 minutes, from its taxi on the runway to its final message at 1.07am

Xi Plays Tibet Card, Appoints Hardliner

Xi Plays Tibet Card, Appoints Hardliner

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Wang Junzheng, Tibet's new Communist party boss, is on a number of sanctions lists by the US, Britain, the EU and Canada, for his tough role in Xinjiang, aimed at China's Uyghur ethnic minority, observes Jayadeva Ranade, the retired senior RA&W officer and distinguished China expert.

How Biden's trade team could influence relations between the two countries

How Biden's trade team could influence relations between the two countries

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

India will have to show more willingness to import, and since Biden will not encourage sale of oil and gas to bridge the gap, it means there has to be more meaningful duty reduction in other areas even if Delhi baulks at a Free Trade Agreement so soon after walking out of RCEP.

Twitter roadshow: Less exuberance, more 'nuts and bolts'

Twitter roadshow: Less exuberance, more 'nuts and bolts'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

While Facebook's CEO had shown up in a hooded sweatshirt and sneakers, Twitter's executives were clad in dark suits as they pitched investors over plates of pesto chicken salad and raspberry tart.

LAC disengagement complete, claims China; India denies

LAC disengagement complete, claims China; India denies

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The frontline troops of China and India have "completed" disengagement at most locations of their border, a senior Chinese official said on Tuesday, adding the situation on the ground is easing.

Rahul@CII: This is how my politics is different from Modi

Rahul@CII: This is how my politics is different from Modi

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

The Congress vice president made a political speech to the mandarins of corporate India. He charmed them with his good intentions but left them unsure with his ability to get things done. Sheela Bhatt analyses the Congress scion's address at the CII.

FDI in retail: Why govt's policy is completely flawed

FDI in retail: Why govt's policy is completely flawed

Rediff.com16 May 2013

The conditions imposed on prospective investors in the retail sector betray a lack of understanding of the dynamics of the business.

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

TOP SPORTS PHOTOS OF THE DAY

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

A member of Crystal Palace diving club dives during a training session in London.

PCB complains to ICC over 'Mauka Mauka' commercial

PCB complains to ICC over 'Mauka Mauka' commercial

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The ICC mandarins have had a quiet word with the broadcasters and told them about PCB's objections with regard to the TVC.

India vexed by Pak manoeuvres to gain Afghan centre stage

India vexed by Pak manoeuvres to gain Afghan centre stage

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

The removal of the terrorist state tag from official Pakistani entities and allowing Islamabad a free run in negotiations on Afghanistan's future has strained India-US relations, says Nilova Roy Chaudhury

The tough battle against frauds to continue in 2013

The tough battle against frauds to continue in 2013

Rediff.com21 Dec 2012

Mandarins of Corporate Affairs Ministry, headed by a young minister, have a busy year ahead, as they would be confronted with over 100 pending cases of probe into suspected frauds overflowing from 2012, and look into overhauling the way companies operate and are regulated.

Here's why you MUST learn a foreign language

Here's why you MUST learn a foreign language

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

Learning a foreign language can enable you to be a translator, interpreter, language teacher or linguist.

IN PIX: Meet the high-spenders at the UNGA

IN PIX: Meet the high-spenders at the UNGA

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

World leaders, including Rwandan President Paul Kagame, Argentina President Cristina Fernandez and Moroccan Foreign Minister Taieb Fassi Fihri, have been on a spending spree in New York ahead of this week's United Nations General Assembly.

How India dismantled textile regime with Bangladesh

How India dismantled textile regime with Bangladesh

Rediff.com6 Sep 2011

The radical nature of the trade package is sure to take everyone's breath away when Manmohan Singh meets Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Now, a language test for computers!

Now, a language test for computers!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2011

One test might be whether the computer could analyse and follow a set of instructions for an unfamiliar task.

Bangkok braces for the flood

Bangkok braces for the flood

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

The government of Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra is in deep waters on account of the inept handling of the flood situation. Her political obituary is being written even as she is struggling to keep the Bangkok flood under control, says TP Sreenivasan

Diesel at 100!!!

Diesel at 100!!!

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'The question often being asked is whether the demand for petrol and diesel is price inelastic?' asks Arun Balakrishnan, former chairman and managing director, Hindustan Petroleum.

Why China is wary of Middle-East uprisings

Why China is wary of Middle-East uprisings

Rediff.com9 Mar 2011

Srikanth Kondapalli says that while China had scuttled popular outpouring a number of times before, a prairie fire is raging across the country.

It's BCCI vs Manohar once again

It's BCCI vs Manohar once again

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

BCCI feels that the ICC's 'delaying tactic' could severely hurt IPL preparations.

Hope of divestment floats, again

Hope of divestment floats, again

Rediff.com10 May 2011

The government has fixed a target of generating Rs 40,000 crore (Rs 400 billion) through sale of stake in public sector undertakings (PSUs) this financial year.

Luxury hotel chains to check into India

Luxury hotel chains to check into India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

Many of the best luxury and ultra-luxury hotels from all over the world are readying plans to enter the India market, and are expected to set up chains over the next couple of years.

How long can India ignore the Taliban

How long can India ignore the Taliban

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

It is time for India to open a dialogue track with the Quetta Shoora of the Taliban, which increasingly chafes at restraints and controls imposed upon it by Pakistan, write Ajai Shukla

How long can India ignore the Taliban

How long can India ignore the Taliban

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

It is time for India to open a dialogue track with the Quetta Shoora of the Taliban, which increasingly chafes at restraints and controls imposed upon it by Pakistan, write Ajai Shukla

'Grandpa Wen' spends time with school kids

'Grandpa Wen' spends time with school kids

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

Probably his only non-political undertaking in his three-day visit to the capital, Wen interacted with nearly 50 students of the school. He spoke for nearly an hour on Rabindranath Tagore, Mandarin, Chinese culture and calligraphy to the students.

An ode to marmalade

An ode to marmalade

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

'Waging battle over a jar of marmalade seemed petty beyond belief so I simply lost my craving for the preserve,' Kishore Singh writes

Day 15: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 15: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Speed skating - Swings wins mass start, brings first Belgian Winter gold in 74 years.

Why Mamata's decision may cost Railways dearly

Why Mamata's decision may cost Railways dearly

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

Mamata Banerjee's decision on land acquisition policy for dedicated freight corridor has very serious implications, says A K Bhattacharya.

Business shines under the shadow of gun in J'khand

Business shines under the shadow of gun in J'khand

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Mandarins in the home ministry may be having sleepless nights as violence brews in the Naxal-infested state of Jharkhand, but it is a different story for business here.

Chatwal won't attend Padma awards function

Chatwal won't attend Padma awards function

Rediff.com30 Mar 2010

According to Rashtrapati Bhawan sources though controversial New York based businessman, Sant Singh Chatwal wanted to recieve the Padma award from President Pratibha Patil on March 31, mandarins in the home ministry did not agree to this. "This part of the information is not correct," said an official of the media unit of Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Prasad joins Kings XI Punjab after quitting as junior selection chief

Prasad joins Kings XI Punjab after quitting as junior selection chief

Rediff.com4 Mar 2018

Venkatesh Prasad was on Sunday appointed bowling coach of Kings XI Punjab for the upcoming Indian Premier League, a couple of days after the former India medium pacer resigned as the chief of junior national selection panel.

Saga Schumacher is far from over

Saga Schumacher is far from over

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Seven-time Formula One Champion Michael Schumacher's comeback hasn't been a fairytale one, but Saga Schumacher is far from over.

Why a political solution will NOT work in Kashmir

Why a political solution will NOT work in Kashmir

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

The need of the hour is for India to connect with Kashmiris, emotionally connect with them. To listen to their woes, to their horror stories, to the repeated humiliations.

Why are financial regulators suddenly vocal?

Why are financial regulators suddenly vocal?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

Is the exit of the capital markets joint secretary the reason behind this, wonders A K Bhattacharya.

Recipes: 5 delicious cakes you can make at home

Recipes: 5 delicious cakes you can make at home

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

Try these all time favourite cake recipes.

Gautam Bambawale, India's envoy to China, arrives in Beijing

Gautam Bambawale, India's envoy to China, arrives in Beijing

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

A deft hand on India-China relations, Bambawale earlier handled the China desk at the MEA.

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Outrage as Republican senator mocks Kamala Harris' name

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

The mispronunciation outraged a large number of Harris' supporters and her spokesperson Sabrina Singh said, "I'll keep it simple: If you can pronounce 'former' Senator David Perdue, you can pronounce 'future' Vice President Kamala Harris."