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120 million Indians will be unemployed!

120 million Indians will be unemployed!

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

'Just see what kind of political, social and economic impact it will have when the number of unemployed goes up four times in one year suddenly.'

Will clean politics triumph in Mahavir's birthplace?

Will clean politics triumph in Mahavir's birthplace?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

'It is the RJD, otherwise known for misgovernance, which has offered a candidate of clean and performing credentials, rather than the NDA,' points out Mohammad Sajjad.

US calls for dialogue to resolve farmer protests

US calls for dialogue to resolve farmer protests

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Recognising that peaceful protests are a hallmark of a thriving democracy, the United States has said that it encourages dialogue between the protesting farmers and the Indian government to resolve their differences.

Horizons 2007: IIM - K's management conclave

Horizons 2007: IIM - K's management conclave

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

Horizons -- the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode's annual management conclave -- will take place on October 5 to 7 with the theme for this year being 'Bharat ek Khoj'.

'Growth projections have to be taken with a pinch of salt'

'Growth projections have to be taken with a pinch of salt'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

'The question is, how soon we can expect to re-attain the pre-lockdown levels of output and income.'

PM for revamping agriculture extension system

PM for revamping agriculture extension system

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has called for an urgent need to revamp the entire agriculture extension system in the country through community and private sector participation.

'RBI won't overcome trust deficit'

'RBI won't overcome trust deficit'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2018

'If Urjit Patel had resigned after the five-state elections results people would have taken a different view. So this was the right time for him to resign.' 'He rightly resigned as he felt the differences with the government were not getting settled.'

5 tips to succeed for young IIT-ians

5 tips to succeed for young IIT-ians

Rediff.com11 Dec 2006

S Rajagopalan advices IIT-ians to under-promise and over-deliver.

'With NEET, only merit plays a role. Money has no place'

'With NEET, only merit plays a role. Money has no place'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

'You must understand that NEET is in its infantile stage.' 'When a child falls down while trying to stand up, you don't say it will never walk or run.' 'The child that falls down several times while trying to stand up may one day run a race at the Olympics.' 'Similarly, if there is firmness in approach and the willingness to listen to suggestions, NEET will be a great success.'

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Everybody says 5G and communication is important.' 'Everybody says automation, robotics, human computing interfaces -- people and machines working together -- is the future.' 'Everybody agrees that cybersecurity is something that is here to stay.' 'Everybody agrees that synthetic biology is important.' 'Instead of outlining thinking about industries for tomorrow and the future, let the evolutionary pathway be built in a way that it promotes robust, creative, thinking.'

PM sets up committee to oversee reconstruction in Uttarakhand

PM sets up committee to oversee reconstruction in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday constituted a Cabinet committee to oversee reconstruction and rehabilitation in flood-ravaged Uttarakhand.

Andhra Pradesh plans 300 concept schools

Andhra Pradesh plans 300 concept schools

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

These schools, to be known as public schools, will be established in the Public-Private Partnership mode.

Budget 2019: 'It was a fine balancing act'

Budget 2019: 'It was a fine balancing act'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

'If some measures are implemented quickly, they can help revive growth.'

Bringing the phulkari back in vogue

Bringing the phulkari back in vogue

Rediff.com5 Oct 2017

A mother-daughter duo is working tirelessly to revive the art and empower rural artisans too.

'Modi is not on the trajectory of dictatorship'

'Modi is not on the trajectory of dictatorship'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'I am more worried about the BJP as I see lot of marginalisation of top leaders in the BJP.' 'I am really worried about the terminal decline of the Congress. And the greatest tragedy is that there are so many good people in the Congress.' 'It will take a couple of years, but this is the most appropriate time for a new political party and leadership to emerge.'

'Modi retains an advantage nationally'

'Modi retains an advantage nationally'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Right now, politics is operating in a state of suspended animation. That works to Modi's advantage.'

What I learnt from fighting COVID-19

What I learnt from fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

'The genetic thing is not in your control. The virulence is not known.' 'The only thing is if you can avoid it.' 'Once you get COVID-19, none of it is in your control.'

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Fadnavis allocates portfolios; BJP retains key depts

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday allocated portfolios to the twenty-member council of ministers, including 10 of the Shiv Sena, who were inducted into his expanded cabinet.

'We don't need Reliance'

'We don't need Reliance'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

'Reliance Fresh will break the backbone of the rural economy,' says PMK leader Dr S Ramadoss.

Analysts give thumbs down to BSNL-MTNL meger

Analysts give thumbs down to BSNL-MTNL meger

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'The announcement has come too late. This should have been done years ago.'

Cong 'undermining' Ambdekar's legacy; I feel proud to work at his feet: Modi

Cong 'undermining' Ambdekar's legacy; I feel proud to work at his feet: Modi

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Stepping up his offensive against the Congress, he asked the party to "repent" for what it has not done in the last 60 years.

Social worker Banoo Coyaji dead

Social worker Banoo Coyaji dead

Rediff.com15 Jul 2004

Coyaji had won the Ramon Magsasay award, the Padmabhushan and the Padmashree and several other honours for her outstanding contributions to the society.

Day after Third Front nomination, PM meets Kalam

Day after Third Front nomination, PM meets Kalam

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

It is not clear if they discussed the Presidential polls.

Don't Blame Muzaffarpur Deaths on Litchi!

Don't Blame Muzaffarpur Deaths on Litchi!

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The government, every year, hides behind the mystery of the disease, linking it with litchis, and does not confess malnutrition as the prime cause, points out Mohammad Sajjad.

50% of all pregnancies in India unintended

50% of all pregnancies in India unintended

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

According to a Lancet study an estimated 15.6 million abortions took place in India in 2015, of which about half of the pregnancies were unintended.

Nilekani's start-up Drishti offers affordable eye care

Nilekani's start-up Drishti offers affordable eye care

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Drishti, an affordable eye care chain has lit up the lives of scores of people in rural areas.

'It would be a mistake to allow private sector corporate groups to own banks'

'It would be a mistake to allow private sector corporate groups to own banks'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'We still need a certain number of large public sector banks for financial inclusion and stability purposes.'

Vandana Maurya's story: From a biotech researcher to a social worker

Vandana Maurya's story: From a biotech researcher to a social worker

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Vandana has been attempting to bring in radical changes in the unhealthy food habits amongst the tribals.

'Government this time has said outright privatisation'

'Government this time has said outright privatisation'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'They want (the ownership and management of PSU banks) to pass into the hands of a private sector entity.' 'Ownership of these banks will go from the public sector to private sector.'

Microsoft to work with T-Hub to develop startups: Nadell

Microsoft to work with T-Hub to develop startups: Nadell

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Nadella advised the start-up community to learn from the failures

'Second Wave is Not Over'

'Second Wave is Not Over'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

'We keep worrying about this variant or that variant. Forget about that.' 'Every variant can be stopped with a mask.' 'We don't want to do the simple thing of wearing a mask, but we worry ourselves to death about different variants.'

Tsunami-hit children raise Rs 8 lakh

Tsunami-hit children raise Rs 8 lakh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2005

Rs 5 lakh from the total money was donated to an orphanage.

Why govt stopped co-op banks from changing 500/1,000 notes

Why govt stopped co-op banks from changing 500/1,000 notes

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

'Some co-operative banks are dominated by politicians and were reportedly being used to launder Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.'

Mr Modi, let a Dalit girl break the coconut at Ram temple

Mr Modi, let a Dalit girl break the coconut at Ram temple

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

If the PM gives the historic opportunity of laying the foundation stone of the Ram temple to a Dalit girl, it will send a transformational message to the Dalits in India and will give them a sense of belongingness, says Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Biz contest for students and pros!

Biz contest for students and pros!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2005

CoolAvenues.com invites B-school students and professionals to participate in the "In Search of Excellence", a business paper writing competition.

Cong objects to 'Accidental Prime Minister', BJP calls it riveting

Cong objects to 'Accidental Prime Minister', BJP calls it riveting

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The Congress leaders maintained that such propaganda against the party would not work and the truth shall prevail.

PHOTOS: Illaiyaraja, Ghulam Mustafa Khan, 41 others given Padma awards

PHOTOS: Illaiyaraja, Ghulam Mustafa Khan, 41 others given Padma awards

Rediff.com21 Mar 2018

Keeping its promise of honouring 'unsung heroes', the government this year honoured with Padma awards several personalities who served the poor, set up free schools and popularised tribal arts globally.

How a postman can bring cheer to farmers

How a postman can bring cheer to farmers

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

A postman is well-versed within the area he is allocated and is still a vital link in many rural parts.

How India can become a world power

How India can become a world power

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

'Unless we start making the products we need, we cannot become a developed country or call ourselves an economic power.'

These siblings are on a mission to cure oral cancer

These siblings are on a mission to cure oral cancer

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Dr Preeti Adil Chandrakar and her engineer brother Praveen Adil travel in a mobile dentist lab to reach unusual patients.