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Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Glimpses into the life of Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, who at 31, is Pakistan's youngest first lady.

Now, Russia may target elections in India: Oxford expert tells US lawmakers

Now, Russia may target elections in India: Oxford expert tells US lawmakers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

The Oxford University social media expert, however, did not elaborate further about his charges.

CII, Oxford in JV for India business centre

CII, Oxford in JV for India business centre

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Oxford University has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Confederation of Indian Industry to set up India Business Centre.

NRI named Oxford Brookes chancellor

NRI named Oxford Brookes chancellor

Rediff.com25 Jul 2008

Shami Chakrabarti, leading NRI human rights lawyer and director of prominent civil liberties group -- Liberty, has been appointed as the chancellor of Oxford Brookes University.

Hedge funds disclosures unreliable: Oxford study

Hedge funds disclosures unreliable: Oxford study

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

The researchers of the Oxford and Duke University tracked changes to statements of historical performance of over 18,000 hedge funds recorded in publicly available hedge fund databases, at different points in time between 2007 and 2011.

DSE on par with Oxford, Cambridge: PM

DSE on par with Oxford, Cambridge: PM

Rediff.com18 Jan 2006

Comparing the Delhi School of Economics with Oxford and Cambridge, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh Wednesday asked the prestigious institution to benchmark globally to retain and attract students from India and abroad.

Oxford is UK's best university

Oxford is UK's best university

Rediff.com20 Apr 2005

The Guardian ranks the best universities in the UK.

Spotted: Priyanka Chopra in Oxford

Spotted: Priyanka Chopra in Oxford

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

A few readers met up with Priyanka Chopra shooting for Salaam-E-Ishq.

FA Cup: Newcastle breeze past Sunderland in derby

FA Cup: Newcastle breeze past Sunderland in derby

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Newcastle United made light work of north-east rivals Sunderland as Alexander Isak's double secured a 3-0 win and a place in the FA Cup fourth round at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Why Feroz Khan Cut Zeenat Aman's Pay

Why Feroz Khan Cut Zeenat Aman's Pay

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

It's always a joy to read Zeenat Aman's posts on Instagram, especially when she goes down memory lane and reveals interesting nuggets of movie trivia.

Which word should be in Oxford Dictionary? Tell us!

Which word should be in Oxford Dictionary? Tell us!

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

In fact, the centenary edition of the esteemed Concise Oxford English Dictionary now contains some 400 new entries, some of which are a testament to the continuing evolution of language especially in the time of the Internet.

Oxford woos students from India

Oxford woos students from India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2006

Lord Chris Patten, Chancellor of Oxford University, will visit India next month as part of a drive to attract brightest students from the country to help university compete with the better-funded US Ivy League colleges.

I took an Oxford University exam: Saurabh

I took an Oxford University exam: Saurabh

Rediff.com24 Feb 2005

"I had taken a test conducted by the Oxford University. They said I would be given a scholarship to study at NASA, that they would give me training, arrange for my sustenance and even my stay there," Saurabh said.

Alert: Earn an Oxford Fellowship

Alert: Earn an Oxford Fellowship

Rediff.com6 Sep 2004

The Agatha Harrison Memorial Fellowship at St Anthony's College, Oxford, is worth £ 24,536.

Oberoi basks in Oxford glory

Oberoi basks in Oxford glory

Rediff.com12 Jul 2005

Oxford, Vatican libraries to digitise ancient texts

Oxford, Vatican libraries to digitise ancient texts

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

The Bodleian library at the University of Oxford and the Vatican libraries are collaborating on a project to bring ancient texts into the digital era, which will make 1.5 million pages available online.

Lady Madonna Goes To Oxford

Lady Madonna Goes To Oxford

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

Oxford Dictionary goes SMS savvy

Oxford Dictionary goes SMS savvy

Rediff.com21 Feb 2005

Oxford professor's death: Widow defends NRI academic

Oxford professor's death: Widow defends NRI academic

Rediff.com14 Jan 2012

The wife of an Oxford University professor found dead in Indian-origin colleague Devinder Sivia's house in Oxfordshire defended him, saying the death was 'not murder' and it must have been a 'tragic accident'.

India will wait for DCGI nod to restart Oxford vaccine trial

India will wait for DCGI nod to restart Oxford vaccine trial

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

The global trials were halted after a study participant suffered a 'potentially unexplained illness, reports Sohini Das.

India's Startup Scorecard

India's Startup Scorecard

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

For the startup ecosystem in India, the scorecard so far has been a mixed bag, observes Akhil Gupta.

Gavaskar, Ganguly to give lecture at Oxford

Gavaskar, Ganguly to give lecture at Oxford

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly, who made his debut in television commentary in the Twenty20 World Cup, has been invited to give lecture at the University of Oxford in England as part of ICC centenary celebrations.

Super Chechi Santhy

Super Chechi Santhy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

She's the crazy cat lady for whom home is where her girls Burfi and Mishti are.

My Father, Tiger Pataudi

My Father, Tiger Pataudi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

'No one in the history of the sport has ever come back from that kind of accident and got hundreds against England and Australia.'

TMC to go solo in Bengal; Mahua Moitra, Yusuf Pathan on 42 LS names

TMC to go solo in Bengal; Mahua Moitra, Yusuf Pathan on 42 LS names

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Cricketer Yusuf Pathan will contest from the Baharampur Lok Sabha seat, whereas Kirti Aazd will fight from the Bardhaman-Durgapur constituency.

'YouTube Shorts pulls in people from all over India'

'YouTube Shorts pulls in people from all over India'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

'Two in three creators in India who earn money from YouTube agree that YouTube is their primary source of revenue.'

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Clearly, her father hopes that a successful tenure in Lahore will give Maryam the ballast to be prime minister after the next general election.

Oxford ropes in Indian alumni for fundraiser

Oxford ropes in Indian alumni for fundraiser

Rediff.com28 May 2008

The campaign aims to raise 1.25 billion pounds, and begins at a high profile international event in London on Wednesday. The launch event at the British Academy features the university's chancellor Lord Chris Patten, and vice-chancellor John Hood. Oxonians from various fields and countries have been roped in to raise funds that will be used to meet rising costs and steep competition from American universities.

Earn a scholarship to University of Oxford!

Earn a scholarship to University of Oxford!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

University of Oxford offers 5 Rhodes scholarships to outstanding students.

Bilawal's party split on question of allying with Sharif to form govt

Bilawal's party split on question of allying with Sharif to form govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Bilawal Bhutto-led Pakistan Peoples Party which won the third largest number of seats in the National Assembly in the elections appears to be split on whether to join a coalition government or sit on Opposition benches.

Oxford University to raise 1 billion pounds

Oxford University to raise 1 billion pounds

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

The money will fund scholarships and bursaries for students from poorer backgrounds, as well as teaching posts and a series of major building projects. Donors would not be allowed to dictate the university's agenda.

Hangry, mansplaining, Aunt FLo among 1,100 new Oxford Dictionary additions

Hangry, mansplaining, Aunt FLo among 1,100 new Oxford Dictionary additions

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Have you ever been hangry? Or met Aunt Flo?

'India is a big priority' at Oxford

'India is a big priority' at Oxford

Rediff.com13 Mar 2006

'What worries me is that we are allowing very talented Indian women and men to slip through our net and swim off to America or Australia,' says Oxford Chancellor Chris Patten.

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Dr Samir Shah, who was honoured with a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019 for services to television and heritage, will replace Richard Sharp, who had been forced to resign after his communication with former prime minister Boris Johnson came under scrutiny.

Why India must create its own Bostons and Oxfords

Why India must create its own Bostons and Oxfords

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Why Indian cities must leverage their universities.

PIX: Oxford honours 'star shining in the east' Suu Kyi

PIX: Oxford honours 'star shining in the east' Suu Kyi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Paying fulsome tributes, the University of Oxford on Wednesday honoured Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi by presenting her with an honorary doctorate in Civil Law in a traditional ceremony telecast live.

'Kohli will roam around Oxford Street shirtless if India win WC'

'Kohli will roam around Oxford Street shirtless if India win WC'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Virat Kohli will not just relive that iconic act but has agreed to go one better and walk around Oxford Street shirtless, provided India win the 2019 World Cup.

Oxford not to print new copies of Laine's book

Oxford not to print new copies of Laine's book

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

The Oxford University Press, which had first published the controversial book by US author James Laine on Chhatrapati Shivaji, told the Maharashtra government on Monday that it won't be publishing fresh copies of the book.

4 cops hurt during pro-Palestinian protests in UK; 29 arrested

4 cops hurt during pro-Palestinian protests in UK; 29 arrested

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The Metropolitan police said more than 1,300 officers were on duty on Saturday as tens of thousands of people demonstrated against the Israel-Gaza conflict.

When Patriotism Sets In, The Game Suffers A Rout

When Patriotism Sets In, The Game Suffers A Rout

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Just as the umpire's decision is no longer final, what is disdainfully rejected is the age-old dictum that the game should be played and watched in the spirit of the game, sighs Uddalok Bhattacharya.