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The Sonia resignation deluge ends

The Sonia resignation deluge ends

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

The Congress president has resigned from more than 10 posts she has been holding.

How to save democracy from Facebook

How to save democracy from Facebook

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

All the fixes require either the enactment of a data-protection law, or the amendment of our existing competition law. This can take many years. However, there is an opportunity for the government to act immediately if it wishes to, says Sunil Abraham.

'You can't be neutral about Gandhi'

'You can't be neutral about Gandhi'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

'I think he would have liked to have thrown a ringed fence around India to keep out the modern world,' says historian Judith Brown.

How good is your English?

How good is your English?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

The British Council invites registrations for the Cambridge Key English Test and Preliminary English Test.

Free schooling in Singapore!

Free schooling in Singapore!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research, Singapore, invites applications from Indian students for the Star India Youth Scholarship

My heart is still in teaching: PM

My heart is still in teaching: PM

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

No other community has played a greater role in building an 'India of tomorrow' than the teaching community, which was 'truly the nation builders of our society, our country,' he said.

Want to improve your English?

Want to improve your English?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

The British Council announces free English lessons for adults by teacher trainees on the University of Cambridge CELTA course.

Test your English language skills

Test your English language skills

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

The British Council invites registrations for the Key English Test and Preliminary English Test examinations.

'My son wants to pursue aerospace engineering in the US'

'My son wants to pursue aerospace engineering in the US'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.

Kate gets a haircut and we totally love it!

Kate gets a haircut and we totally love it!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

The Duchess of Cambridge showed off her new hair at a recent event and we can't stop raving about it! Do you like her short new cut?

Any day now! Wait for Britain's royal baby is on

Any day now! Wait for Britain's royal baby is on

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

As the due date of Britain's royal baby number two looms near, fans have gathered outside Lindo Wing at St Mary's Hospital.

Career women 'work longer hours than men'

Career women 'work longer hours than men'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

According to the researchers at Cambridge University, while men may spend longer at the office, it is the women who work more each week if domestic and paid employment is added together, The Daily Telegraph reported.

Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships announced

Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships announced

Rediff.com30 Nov 2007

Three 35,000-scholarships set up in honour of the Prime Minister of India exclusively for Indian students to read for PhD & MPhil degrees in science, technology and social sciences at the St John's College, University of Cambridge.

The spectacular photos of the month: April

The spectacular photos of the month: April

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 14 images.

Physicist Stephen Hawking to trademark his name

Physicist Stephen Hawking to trademark his name

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Physicist Stephen Hawking to trademark his name.

Alonso passes medical tests; cleared to fly to Malaysia

Alonso passes medical tests; cleared to fly to Malaysia

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

McLaren's Fernando Alonso has been cleared to travel to Malaysia.

Narayana Murthy on UN board

Narayana Murthy on UN board

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Murthy's induction took place after the board hosted a reception to welcome Narayana Murthy chief mentor of Infosys to the board in his home country.

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com21 Nov 2005

A look at the top movies stories last week.

Her mother's daughter

Her mother's daughter

Rediff.com11 Oct 2006

StyleDiaries: Like Bani J's traditional look?

StyleDiaries: Like Bani J's traditional look?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

The good, bad and ugly looks from the celebrity circus.

Mind tricks help Djokovic to fifth Wimbledon crown

Mind tricks help Djokovic to fifth Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

'I mean, that was one thing that I promised myself coming on to the court today, that I need to stay calm and composed, because I knew that the atmosphere would be as it was'

Now, a pill to battle 'Delhi Belly'

Now, a pill to battle 'Delhi Belly'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2013

Scientists have developed a pill to prevent Delhi belly -- a condition that causes cramps, vomiting and diarrhoea due to intake of contaminated food and water -- in those travelling to India and other tropical countries.

Indian student wins international space award

Indian student wins international space award

Rediff.com26 Jul 2006

An Indian student was on Thursday honoured with the first prize in a prestigious international space science competition for his project on industrial extraction of oxygen from the lunar soil to commercialise space travel.

Test your English language skills!

Test your English language skills!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

The British Council invites registrations for the Key English Test (KET) and Preliminary English Test (PET) examinations.

Amethi candidate challenges Rahul's poll affidavit

Amethi candidate challenges Rahul's poll affidavit

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Citing the complaint, the Bharatiya Janata Party said in New Delhi asked Gandhi to come clean on the matter.

Mistry, Tata skip dinner with royal couple

Mistry, Tata skip dinner with royal couple

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

Sources in the Tata group said they could not attend as they were travelling.

PHOTOS: After Mumbai, Wills-Kate weave their magic in Delhi

PHOTOS: After Mumbai, Wills-Kate weave their magic in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

After wrapping up the Mumbai leg of the tour with a tech entrepreneurs showcase, the Royal couple headed to New Delhi where they first paid tribute at the Amar Jawan Jyoti. Here are the best moments from Monday.

Sachin hits second ton for Lashings

Sachin hits second ton for Lashings

Rediff.com27 Jun 2006

The Indian batting maestro, who is making a comeback in competitive cricket after shoulder surgery, retired after making 147 following up his unbeaten 155 against Cambridge University last Wednesday.

Middlesbrough to travel to Arsenal for FA Cup fifth round

Middlesbrough to travel to Arsenal for FA Cup fifth round

Rediff.com27 Jan 2015

Middlesbrough were rewarded for beating Manchester City with a trip to FA Cup holders Arsenal while Chelsea's conquerors Bradford City host Sunderland or Fulham after the fifth round draw on Monday.

FIRST LOOK: Harry and Meghan's Royal wedding invitations

FIRST LOOK: Harry and Meghan's Royal wedding invitations

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Kensington Palace confirmed that formal invitations have been sent by the Prince of Wales, for the May 19 service at St George's Chapel, Windsor.

Does your BPO have a UK process?

Does your BPO have a UK process?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

If you are working in a BPO and have to deal with clients in the UK, knowing something about their culture will help break the ice faster.

17 outfits in 7 days; pick your best!

17 outfits in 7 days; pick your best!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Tell us which of these outfits you liked the best!

The legend who loved India

The legend who loved India

Rediff.com10 May 2006

A new Earth? Astronomers find 8 new planets that could host life

A new Earth? Astronomers find 8 new planets that could host life

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Welcome to the family! Scientists using NASA's Kepler spacecraft have confirmed at least eight new roughly Earth-sized planets sitting in the habitable zones of their host stars -- two of which rival the most 'Earth-like' planets found to date.

Prime minister reveals secret of blue turban

Prime minister reveals secret of blue turban

Rediff.com12 Oct 2006

The 74-year-old, soft-spoken economist-turned-prime minister recalled his friends at Cambridge had nicknamed him "blue turban".

Scholarship to study in the UK

Scholarship to study in the UK

Rediff.com26 Apr 2006

HSBC announces the 2006 Scholarships Programme

Now, new chips for faster computing

Now, new chips for faster computing

Rediff.com5 Oct 2005

Future computers may require no time to boot up, thanks to carbon nanotube memory chips.

The lockdown has been good for Grofers

The lockdown has been good for Grofers

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'One good thing that has come out of all this is that it shown people that online ordering is the way forward.'