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He BLEW the whistle on Ranbaxy and got Rs 268 crore

He BLEW the whistle on Ranbaxy and got Rs 268 crore

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Dinesh Thakur says he waved the red flag only after Ranbaxy didn't respond to his concerns.

Meet Hyderabad-born Prem Watsa, the man who is buying BlackBerry

Meet Hyderabad-born Prem Watsa, the man who is buying BlackBerry

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Often called Canada's version of Warren Buffet, Watsa preaches a long view that suggests it may be too early to assess his decision to take on a leading 10 per cent stake in BlackBerry.

Oxford Covid vaccine could be rolled out within 6 months: Report

Oxford Covid vaccine could be rolled out within 6 months: Report

Rediff.com3 Oct 2020

The UK government has ordered 100 million doses of the Oxford vaccine once it is ready for rollout and the doses are being manufactured before it has been shown to be successful in order to save time once it clears all the regulatory stages.

Nirma University announces admissions to BTech

Nirma University announces admissions to BTech

Rediff.com8 Apr 2011

BTech programmes from Nirma University

Dr Reddy's founder, chairman Anji Reddy is no more

Dr Reddy's founder, chairman Anji Reddy is no more

Rediff.com15 Mar 2013

Dr. K. Anji Reddy, Founder and Chairman of Dr. Reddy's Laboratories, died at a hospital in Hyderabad on Friday. He was 72.

MasterChef style Sri Lankan Jackfruit Curry

MasterChef style Sri Lankan Jackfruit Curry

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

A blend of rich flavours, this curry is served with Crispy Rice and Spicy Salsa.

Rs 500 crore sops for exporters

Rs 500 crore sops for exporters

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The sops, to be given under different schemes like 'Focus Market' and 'Focus Products' from January to December 2011, were unveiled here by Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma.

Nanyang Technological University Scholarships

Nanyang Technological University Scholarships

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

NTU-Singapore invites applications for its Ph.D scholarships in research areas.

Admissions to BE, BTech, ME, MTech programmes

Admissions to BE, BTech, ME, MTech programmes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

St Peter's Institute of Higher Education & Research opens admissions to its BE, BTech, ME and MTech courses.

Nuclear scientist Homi N Sethna passes away

Nuclear scientist Homi N Sethna passes away

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Former Atomic Energy Commission chairman and the guiding force behind India's first nuclear test, Homi Nusserwanji Sethna, died at his Malabar Hills residence in Mumbai after a prolonged illness, family members said.

UPSC results: Meet the toppers

UPSC results: Meet the toppers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

In the results announced Friday, April 5, as many as 759 candidates including 577 men and 182 women have been selected.

IIT-Kgp admissions open for MTech, MCP

IIT-Kgp admissions open for MTech, MCP

Rediff.com19 Mar 2008

IIT K opens admissions for it Masters programmes.

RIL's R Ravimohan is dead

RIL's R Ravimohan is dead

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

After a stint in Crisil as chairman, Mohan joined the Mukesh Ambani-led company as executive director in August this year, RIL spokesperson said.

Hari Bhartia is new CII president

Hari Bhartia is new CII president

Rediff.com12 May 2010

B Muthuraman, vice chairman, Tata Steel, has been elected as the vice president of CII.

Dr Homi Sethna: Man who powered India's nuke dream

Dr Homi Sethna: Man who powered India's nuke dream

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

A nuclear scientist and a chemical engineer, Dr Sethna was pioneer in establishing India's first reprocessing plant in 1959. India's first nuclear test was possible because of the Plutonium from this plant when the country was under tremendous pressure to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty by the United States.

'People will compare Aashayein to Anand'

'People will compare Aashayein to Anand'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Nagesh Kukunoor talks about his much awaited upcoming film Aashayein.

Meet the man behind a Rs 4,500-crore empire

Meet the man behind a Rs 4,500-crore empire

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

N Sankar, the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award at the TiE Chennai Entrepreneur awards 2010, is the Chairman of The Sanmar Group. The turnover of the group is estimated to be around Rs. 4,500 crores. Sankar talks about how he built the empire.

'Today a photographer doesn't need the knowledge of shooting'

'Today a photographer doesn't need the knowledge of shooting'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Photographer Atul Kasbekar talks to Lata Kubchandani about his career and passion...

Dial Vellore for a BTech

Dial Vellore for a BTech

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

The Vellore Institute of Technology invites applications for admission to its BTech programmes.

CEOs raking in 129 times their 'ideal salaries'

CEOs raking in 129 times their 'ideal salaries'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Chief executives in 35 of the top Fortune 500 companies were overpaid by about 129 times their 'ideal salaries' in 2008, according to a researcher at Purdue University. Venkat Venkatasubramanian, a professor of chemical engineering, wanted to know if CEOs in top-notch multinational companies are being fairly paid or not.

Harsha Bhogle chats with Prem Panicker

Harsha Bhogle chats with Prem Panicker

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Harsha Bhogle, whom cricket lovers worldwide last year voted as their 'most favorite commentator', discusses the state of the game with Prem Panicker.

My dad, my hero: He was my support when I lost all hope

My dad, my hero: He was my support when I lost all hope

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Father's Day is coming up on June 20 and we invited readers to share unforgettable memories of the time they spent with their dad. Here are some of the responses we received. Share yours!

Vijay Balse wins Jeopardy Champion of Champions

Vijay Balse wins Jeopardy Champion of Champions

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Vijay Balse, who won the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions, always wanted to go on the show, given his excellent run in quiz competitions in India and the United States. "It is the quiz show to be on," he says.

PG programme in Nanomedical science

PG programme in Nanomedical science

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Amrita Centre for Nanosciences, Kochi, invites applications for M Tech in Nanomedical Sciences.

PG programmes at NIT-Durgapur

PG programmes at NIT-Durgapur

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

National Institute of Technology, Durgapur invites applications to its various MTech courses for the session 2007-2008.

PG programmes at NIT-Durgapur

PG programmes at NIT-Durgapur

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

The National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, invites applications for admission to its various M Tech courses.

The MP with an IIT and IIM degree

The MP with an IIT and IIM degree

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

'The Northeast is the biodiversity saviour of the country,' says Sikkim MP Prem Das Rai. 'Thirty to 40 per cent of the biodiversity of the country is housed in the Northeast. It is the battery of India. Not only oil and gas but it has a hydroelectricity capacity of 70,000 MW. It has so much colour and diversity within itself.'

Get tech savvy in New York

Get tech savvy in New York

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

Polytechnic University, New York, invites students to pursue technology-focused post graduate programmes in the Fall 2005 semester.

Research fellowships at NIT-Durgapur

Research fellowships at NIT-Durgapur

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

The National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, invites applications for Research Scholar/ Fellow.

This engineer's workout pix will make your jaws drop

This engineer's workout pix will make your jaws drop

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Nidhi Mohan Kamal, 35, is a vegan and a successful entrepreneur too.

Study Abroad: The Scramble for Education Loans

Study Abroad: The Scramble for Education Loans

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Indian students planning to study abroad this year have to pay higher fee, fund their quarantine stay and also compete for on campus work opportunities.

Engineer by degree, singer by passion

Engineer by degree, singer by passion

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

Flautist, singer and composer Rasika Shekar talks about her interesting musical journey.

Get a BITS Pilani degree in Dubai

Get a BITS Pilani degree in Dubai

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

The Birla Institute of Technology & Science Pilani - Dubai Campus, a branch of BITS Pilani, Rajasthan, invites applications for its degree programmes in Computer Science and Engineering.

India-American is mayor of upscale NY village

India-American is mayor of upscale NY village

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

Harvinder S Anand, who graduated as a chemical engineer from Punjab University, Chandigarh, is the president of Royce International, a multi-national corporation.

Indian techies to script Chevron's success story

Indian techies to script Chevron's success story

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

For the first time, Chevron Corp of the US, one of the largest global energy companies, will be recruiting from Indian institutes for its global operations.

IIT-Madras director on IITs and Pan-IIT event

IIT-Madras director on IITs and Pan-IIT event

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

Rediff.com guest columnist Yogesh K Upadhyaya talks with Prof M S Ananth to get his views on wide-ranging academic issues and also on the Pan-IIT 2008 meet, which is going to be held at the IIT Madras between December 19 and December 21.

Dow Chemical plans $100 mn R&D unit in Pune

Dow Chemical plans $100 mn R&D unit in Pune

Rediff.com1 Nov 2007

The international chemical giant Dow will invest $100 million in Research and Development (R&D) facility at Chakan, near Pune. The centre may be fully functional by 2010. The R&D facility would come up in the 100-acres, and will employ 500 researchers.

Alert: Postgrad at IIT Guwahati

Alert: Postgrad at IIT Guwahati

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

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IISc Young Engineering Fellowship Programme

IISc Young Engineering Fellowship Programme

Rediff.com27 Dec 2004

Candidates will be offered an opportunity to undertake high quality academic research through a goal-oriented summer mini-project undertaken at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore.

Alert: Get a Phd/ MS from IIT-M

Alert: Get a Phd/ MS from IIT-M

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

Alert: A PhD/MS programme at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, beginning January 2005.