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Are College Degrees Worth It? Nvidia CEO says...

Are College Degrees Worth It? Nvidia CEO says...

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Nvidia's Jensen Huang questions the dominance of degrees in the AI economy.

Jobless rate at 4-month low of 5.1% in Aug

Jobless rate at 4-month low of 5.1% in Aug

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Labour markets showed positive momentum in August as the unemployment rate fell for the second consecutive month to a four-month low of 5.1 per cent from 5.2 per cent in July. It was on account of the start of the sowing season.

AIFF sweats over two clauses in new constitution

AIFF sweats over two clauses in new constitution

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

AIFF adopts SC-approved constitution, leaves out two clauses pending Apex court direction

V K Malhotra: Professor, Politician, Gentleman

V K Malhotra: Professor, Politician, Gentleman

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

In seniority in the BJP leadership team, V K Malhotra, who passed into the ages this week, was next only to Atal Bihari Vajpayee, L K Advani and Nanaji Deshmukh, notes Sudhir Bisht.

Healy, Mandhana and a night to remember in Vizag

Healy, Mandhana and a night to remember in Vizag

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The clash was a record-breaking one. Right from individual pieces of glory to team milestones, India opener Smriti Mandhana's records to Australia once again re-writing history books to justify the seven titles in their trophy cabinet, this match had it all.

Urgent Need For Data Sovereignty

Urgent Need For Data Sovereignty

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

'When global politics has some intervention on the core software one uses, and if you are cut off from your own data in critical workflows, sovereignty is no longer optional. It becomes a necessity.'

Omar Yaghi: The Live-Wire Nobel Laureate

Omar Yaghi: The Live-Wire Nobel Laureate

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

'It was from him I learnt that if you gave the student the freedom to find his own path, he would be more courageous to experiment.'

Champions League PIX: Bellingham fires Real Madrid to win; Chelsea, Liverpool win

Champions League PIX: Bellingham fires Real Madrid to win; Chelsea, Liverpool win

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

IMAGES from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Wednesday

'India Inc needs to embrace AI and not fret'

'India Inc needs to embrace AI and not fret'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Knowledge workers and mid-career professionals in India are hopeful that artificial intelligence will positively impact their roles, even as concerns about job displacement persist, especially among younger professionals, a top official of a human capital management solutions provider has said. At a time when AI has become a critical part of an organisation's functioning, many professionals see the positive possibilities of AI.

Israeli strikes kill 70 in Gaza despite Trump's call to stop bombing

Israeli strikes kill 70 in Gaza despite Trump's call to stop bombing

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

The Israeli strikes in recent weeks have affected more than one million Gazans, forcing them to vacate the area and move towards southern Gaza.

Inspired by Jadeja, Harsh Dubey dreams of playing for India

Inspired by Jadeja, Harsh Dubey dreams of playing for India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Harsh Dubey wants to represent India but the Vidarbha spin bowling all-rounder is in no hurry to don the national team jersey.

EPF: How To Withdraw Smart, Protect Your Corpus

EPF: How To Withdraw Smart, Protect Your Corpus

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

When and how you can access EPF money before retirement without jeopardising your long-term retirement savings.

'BJP Is On Shaky Ground In Gujarat'

'BJP Is On Shaky Ground In Gujarat'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'The BJP will win comfortably if the Congress and AAP fight separately -- though not with 162 seats.' 'But if they form an alliance, it will become a major problem for the BJP. That's precisely why this expansion is happening now.'

SC not keen to monitor Indian football, to consult Justice Rao

SC not keen to monitor Indian football, to consult Justice Rao

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'We have already said that our judgment is only in the interregnum till the Act comes into play. These small things could have been easily taken care of. Anyway, we will seek the views of Justice Rao and issue a clarification.'

'She Behaved Like A Very Ordinary Person, Without Any Airs'

'She Behaved Like A Very Ordinary Person, Without Any Airs'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'She is a nice girl, simple, patient and affectionate. Because she is so empathetic, because she has the ability to feel for people, I am sure she will be able to solve the problems ordinary citizens face in this country.'

'Rohit's door was open 24x7 for everyone'

'Rohit's door was open 24x7 for everyone'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Suryakumar Yadav revealed that as captain Rohit Sharma was known to make everyone comfortable around him in the team.

Trio awarded Chemistry Nobel for metal-organic frameworks

Trio awarded Chemistry Nobel for metal-organic frameworks

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences has awarded the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry to Susumu Kitagawa, Richard Robson, and Omar M Yaghi for their pioneering work in the development of metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), Al Jazeera reported.

Southern states face ageing population challenges: Panagariya

Southern states face ageing population challenges: Panagariya

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

The Sixteenth Finance Commission Chairman, Arvind Panagariya, has highlighted the challenges faced by southern states due to falling fertility rates and the subsequent increase in dependency ratios and ageing populations. He noted that Andhra Pradesh, Assam, and Tamil Nadu have raised concerns about these demographic trends. The Commission is currently touring the states to gather feedback and is expected to submit its recommendations after completing nationwide consultations.

'Namak haram': Sena leader's claim on Bal Thackeray's death ignites row

'Namak haram': Sena leader's claim on Bal Thackeray's death ignites row

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Uddhav Thackeray criticizes Devendra Fadnavis, accusing him of being a 'helpless' chief minister unable to tackle corruption. He also attacks the BJP for divisive politics and failing to address key issues.

TN, MP ban Coldrif cough syrup after child deaths

TN, MP ban Coldrif cough syrup after child deaths

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

The toll in the case reached nine in Madhya Pradesh while media reports said of two infants died in Rajasthan.

Why BJP Plans To Drop 2 Dozen Bihar MLAs

Why BJP Plans To Drop 2 Dozen Bihar MLAs

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Winnability to be paramount in selection of candidates, followed by clean public image and proven loyalty to the BJP.

73-yr-old Sikh woman deported to India after 33 years in US

73-yr-old Sikh woman deported to India after 33 years in US

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Kaur, a resident of East Bay in northern California for more than 30 years, was detained by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials during a routine check, a report in Berkeleyside, a non-profit news portal, said earlier.

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

'Gandhi had given the call 'Do or Die'. And with all the leaders arrested, you had to be your own leader.'

'Where Are We Today, And Are We Moving Towards A Better Tomorrow?'

'Where Are We Today, And Are We Moving Towards A Better Tomorrow?'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'You don't have to lose your identity to be part of Congress. You can be who you are, as long as you believe in the core principle of strong citizenry and nation-building through that concept'

Employer Returns Get Simpler with EPFO's New ECR

Employer Returns Get Simpler with EPFO's New ECR

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'These changes are expected to eliminate many data-entry problems that make the return filing process cumbersome in the current system.'

SC reprimands Israeli businessman seeking to halt repatriation of daughters

SC reprimands Israeli businessman seeking to halt repatriation of daughters

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court reprimanded an Israeli businessman residing in India, questioning his presence in Goa while seeking to halt the repatriation of his two daughters and their Russian mother, who were rescued from a Karnataka forest.

How Your Grievances Can Be Fixed!

How Your Grievances Can Be Fixed!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

CPGRAMS -- an online platform available to citizens 24x7 to lodge their grievances to public authorities on service delivery -- has existed for close to two decades. But it has never been this active, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

S L Bhyrappa: The Journey Of A Unique Storyteller

S L Bhyrappa: The Journey Of A Unique Storyteller

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

S L Bhyrappa, who passed into the ages last week, remains an enigma, with his clear and unwavering voice resonating through his writings. Standing apart from the literary trends over the course of the last fifty years, he succeeded in establishing his own style, sensibility and creative tradition, points out Shridhar C R.

Sharath Kamal's 11-year plan to win TT Olympic gold

Sharath Kamal's 11-year plan to win TT Olympic gold

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Recently-retired Indian table tennis great A Sharath Kamal has given himself 11 years to produce the country's first Olympic medallist in the racket sport and German football club Borussia Dortmund could end up being his unlikely ally in pursuit of this path-breaking dream.

Wellalage back in squad days after father's passing

Wellalage back in squad days after father's passing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Wellalage rejoins Sri Lanka squad after father's demise, available for Super Four clash

From 1905 cry to Modi's 'Vocal for Local': NCERT's new Swadeshi lessons

From 1905 cry to Modi's 'Vocal for Local': NCERT's new Swadeshi lessons

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Two modules published by the NCERT, Swadeshi: Vocal for Local (for middle stage) and Swadeshi: For a Self-Reliant India (for secondary stage), carry excerpts from the prime minister's Independence Day address in which he stressed that self-reliance would drive India's journey towards a Viksit Bharat.

Church of England appoints first-ever female archbishop

Church of England appoints first-ever female archbishop

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

The Church of England has appointed Sarah Mullally as its first-ever female Archbishop of Canterbury. The appointment follows the resignation of Reverend Justin Welby and was approved by King Charles III.

NSE unique investors base crosses 12 cr; 1 in 4 are women

NSE unique investors base crosses 12 cr; 1 in 4 are women

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

The unique investors' base on the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) crossed the 12-crore mark on September 23, with the latest 1 crore addition taking place in just eight months, the bourse said on Thursday.

10 Celebs Who Got Pregnant In Their 40s

10 Celebs Who Got Pregnant In Their 40s

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

From Katrina Kaif to Kareena Kapoor Khan and Neha Dhupia, Namrata Thakker looks at stars, who experienced pregnancy and motherhood in their 40s.

What To Do When Parents Disapprove Of Your Partner

What To Do When Parents Disapprove Of Your Partner

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

You need to first answer an important question -- what matters most for your long-term happiness? Your parents' wishes or staying with a partner you love, advises rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder of the Let Us Talk Foundation.

'New Respect, New Prestige': How Sports Stars Wished Modi

'New Respect, New Prestige': How Sports Stars Wished Modi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi turned 75, wishes poured in from across the country, with sporting icons Gautam Gambhir, R Praggnanandhaa, and Olympic medallist shooter Manu Bhaker sending their heartfelt messages.

Bolt's greatness inspired by cricketers

Bolt's greatness inspired by cricketers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Jamaica has produced several legendary cricketers like Michael Holding, Courtney Walsh, Chris Gayle and Jeff Dujon, and they might have had an impact on Bolt.

Final Bihar voter tally falls to 7.42 cr after EC revision

Final Bihar voter tally falls to 7.42 cr after EC revision

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The Election Commission on Tuesday announced that it has come out with the "final electoral roll" in Bihar ahead of the assembly polls, taking into account all the claims and objections to the draft voters' lists, which were published as part of special intensive revision (SIR).

SC asks EC to furnish details of deleted voters in Bihar

SC asks EC to furnish details of deleted voters in Bihar

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to provide details regarding the 3.66 lakh voters excluded from Bihar's final electoral roll after a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. The court's direction came after concerns were raised by petitioners about the lack of notice or reasons given to the excluded voters.

'Crime Wasn't Just Fraud. It Was Murder For Profit'

'Crime Wasn't Just Fraud. It Was Murder For Profit'

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Murders disguised as accidents. In one horrifying case, a man insured his father, mother, and wife -- then allegedly killed them all. He claimed Rs 54 crore in insurance.