It would be a huge achievement if the new administration manages a successful transition to some sense of domestic and international normalcy in these frantic times marked by the pandemic and rise of illiberal regimes across the world, observes Shreekant Sambrani.
Indian-American Amit Priyavadan Mehta has been confirmed by the US Senate as a federal judge in the District of Columbia, becoming the first Asian Pacific American to occupy this important position.
the Congress too petitioned the Election Commission for action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for addressing an event organised by an industry body on the eve of the final phase of the Gujarat polls where he attacked the main opposition party.
Facing flak for its failure to check unabated poaching of one-horned rhinoceros in Kaziranga National Park the Assam government has sought public opinion on its intention to launch a pilot project of dehorning (trimming) rhinos.
Rediff readers share the strangest questions asked to them in a job interview. Have you shared yours yet?
'Our Lockdown Life has a sort of schizophrenic, Dr-Jekyll-and-Mr-Hyde personality about it,' says Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.
Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.
If November 9 ushers in a Hillary Clinton presidency, you can bet your last dollar that Huma Abedin will be back at POTUS' side.
'Who is the right Mekhail? Mekhail I or Mekhail II?'
'The sanctions are biting him.' 'He also has a chance to come out into the world and reshape his nation.'
Special Judge Arvind Kumar also directed him not to tamper with the evidence or influence witnesses and join the investigation as and when called by the investigating officer.
It may not be an exaggeration to say that in the next three years, in India itself a million jobs or more might be at risk due to automation. How we leverage its benefits will determine our fate in the digital era.
'If the mandis were not working in Delhi, or the onion market in Nashik got affected, or there were disruptions because of unloading or loading in any sector in south India, we intervened.'
Akhil Goel tells us how he lost a huge sum of money without even initiating any withdrawal transaction.
'Every Indian citizen is already exposed to massive digital surveillance and most are already vulnerable to data theft and cyber-impersonation as well,' points out Devangshu Datta.
"It's an unfortunate incident. The BSF convoy was attacked on the national highway by terrorists who fired at it from the by-lanes near Bijbehara," Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police K Rajendra said.
Tarun Vijay, MP, salutes the General whom he adored as a great friend.
Shareen Robin shares pics of the memorable meals she had during her travels.
Readers share their favourite food memories.
Collegepond.com, a career guidance company responds to student queries on international admissions.
Only making a to-do list is not sufficient; entrepreneurs know what-not-to-do on a particular day, as well.
US technology major Apple on Friday started selling Apple Watch in India at a starting price of Rs 30,990 to Rs 9.9 lakh per unit.
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The Delhi high court on Monday termed as "serious" the use of internet services provided by offshore firms by government officials in communicating on sensitive issues and asked the Centre to come up with the e-mail policy.
Rediff readers share their experience of eating on the Indian Railways.
Ashes rout branded 'day of infamy' in horrified Australia.
Every online user must put these additional security layer in place to prevent theft of their online identities and vital information like user IDs and passwords
'Vinod Rai has been complete failure in implementing Lodha reforms'
People mostly say 'work hard and party harder', but Premji's concept is 'work hard and work harder'. With close to 70 per cent of his wealth pledged to charity, Premji is also the epitome of a true leader who makes a mark in giving back most of his wealth to society.
The waiting ends for England's new Test captain Joe Root on Thursday when he leads his side out for the start of a four-match series against South Africa at Lord's on Thursday, nearly four months after his appointment.
Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.
Reshma Aslam tells us how to prepare an ideal Indian breakfast.
'India's reputation is not and cannot be dependent on the whimsical opinions of some obscure foreign advisory committee packed with Hindu-phobic acolytes,' declares Vivek Gumaste.
Indrani kept Peter informed on phone about the selection of spot for disposing her body and recce conducted for the same.
We decided to have some fun imagining potential phobias of Bollywood's biggest stars and here are the results.
'A resurgent Jaish could be a reflection of the Pakistani security establishment's view that with the region moving ever closer to a post-US Afghanistan, it is time to redirect attention to Kashmir.'
The green panel ordered a survey to seek views of the common people about what they feel on ground about the pollution in the Ganga.
Indian bankers are fearful that going out of their way to save Jet could lead to subsequent harassment from investigative agencies.
'An unsung hero is fine, but an insulted one is not.'
'The Pollachi case will have a negative impact for the AIADMK alliance.' 'The BJP and AIADMK are in alliance in Tamil Nadu.' 'That may be the reason for the delay in the central government's approval for case transfer to the CBI.'
'It was deliberate,' the Russians allege.
