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How lizards run on water

How lizards run on water

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

The mechanics of water running by the lizards represent a novel mode of legged locomotion.

Kamal Haasan meets Rajinikanth, keeps mum on alliance

Kamal Haasan meets Rajinikanth, keeps mum on alliance

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

On being asked if the duo was planning to enter into an alliance, Haasan said, "Only time will tell".

Applying to the London Business School? Read this first!

Applying to the London Business School? Read this first!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Oliver Ashby, Senior Manager-Recruitments and Admissions, London Business School says the new visa rules do not affect Indian students and that they can continue applying for internships and jobs after completing their course at the institute.

'Strict action needed to stop corruption in NREGA'

'Strict action needed to stop corruption in NREGA'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2012

We need real laws to protect whistle-blowers, and even more than that real action should be taken against perpetrators, says Sandip Sukhtankar.

Chennai-born Dhivya S is GM's first female CFO

Chennai-born Dhivya S is GM's first female CFO

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

GM will join a very short list of S&P 500 companies, including Hershey Co and American Water Works Co, with women serving as CEO and CFO.

Mexico next breakout nation, says Kenneth Rogoff

Mexico next breakout nation, says Kenneth Rogoff

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Mexico is moving away from dependence on oil revenue, and is positioned to be the next breakout nation, says Kenneth Rogoff.

India's Feluda COVID test cheaper alternative to RT-PCR, say scientists

India's Feluda COVID test cheaper alternative to RT-PCR, say scientists

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Named after Satyajit Ray's famed detective, the Feluda test, which is priced at Rs 500 and can deliver a result in 45 minutes, is able to differentiate SARS-CoV-2 from other coronaviruses even if genetic variations between them are minute.

An Indian American's quest to reclaim his identity

An Indian American's quest to reclaim his identity

Rediff.com21 May 2013

In the second part of a series on Indian-Americans who have won the Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships this year, Arthur J Pais profiles Columbia University graduate Nishant Batsha, who shares his experiences as a second-generation Indian-American and how he intends to use the scholarship opportunity.

4 Indian universities in world's top 100

4 Indian universities in world's top 100

Rediff.com1 Mar 2013

Harvard University and Stanford University were ranked in the first and second positions respectively.

8 Indians among world's best performing CEOs

8 Indians among world's best performing CEOs

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

In yet another sign of rising Indian dominance in the global business arena, eight corporate bigwigs from the country have made it to the list of the world's 100 best CEOs.

Why investors love Mahindra & Mahindra

Why investors love Mahindra & Mahindra

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Investors have been concerned about M&M's diversification into non-core businesses but the company is taking the right measures to build their confidence.

Starting a new business? 10 mistakes to avoid

Starting a new business? 10 mistakes to avoid

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The feeling to always be in control can hinder progress and cause serious trust issues among other stakeholders, say Nitesh Jain, CEO, co-founder, BeSingular.

'I almost felt the weight of India on my shoulders'

'I almost felt the weight of India on my shoulders'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2012

Vijay Govindarajan, a shy Harvard student who became one of America's most respected professors, speaks to Arthur J Pais about turning the traditional outlook on innovation on its head.

World's 100 best MBA schools 2015

World's 100 best MBA schools 2015

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Where does India figure on the list? Find out!

This start-up aims to reform India's political leadership

This start-up aims to reform India's political leadership

Rediff.com14 Jan 2013

Harvard graduate Rwitwika Bhattacharya's start-up Swaniti aims to bring a change in the country's political leadership. Read on to know how more about how the young brigade plans to do so in the next few years.

Infosys co-founders start new venture to promote start-ups

Infosys co-founders start new venture to promote start-ups

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Infosys' co-founders, S D Shibulal and S Gopalkrishnan, on Tuesday launched Axilor Ventures, a business incubator and platform for supporting innovation and entrepreneurship.

Jalna candidate has an amazing story

Jalna candidate has an amazing story

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

From being forced to work as a construction labourer after his family lost their home in a slum demolition drive to making his way to Harvard and then work for the US government, Deelip Mhaske decided to return to his motherland to pave the way for a better future.

World's 20 youngest billionaires

World's 20 youngest billionaires

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

Mark Elliot Zuckerberg is known for co-founding the social networking site Facebook.

8 Indians among world's best performing CEOs

8 Indians among world's best performing CEOs

Rediff.com25 Dec 2012

Eight Indian CEOs have made it to the list of 100 best performing global chief executives, compiled by Harvard Business Review (HBR).

How to handle OFFICE RUDENESS

How to handle OFFICE RUDENESS

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Expert advice on how to deal with rude colleagues and bosses in your office.

Sandberg 1st woman to join Facebook Board

Sandberg 1st woman to join Facebook Board

Rediff.com26 Jun 2012

Facebook announced Harvard alumna Sandberg's promotion to the eight-member board on Monday.

PM congratulates Abhijit; Rahul says he helped conceptualise 'Nyay'

PM congratulates Abhijit; Rahul says he helped conceptualise 'Nyay'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Rahul Gandhi said he had helped the party conceptualise its 'Nyay' scheme to help remonetise the economy.

The teacher from Dombautiya

The teacher from Dombautiya

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Tudu's free tuition classes are sought after. She has 45 students who come to her every day to study. Geetanjali Krishna meets the young teacher in one of India's poorest villages, winner of the Plan India Youth Champion Award.

India and China will drive global growth: Chidambaram

India and China will drive global growth: Chidambaram

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

The growth rate in India projected to be up to 6.7 per cent between 2013 and 2014, Finance Minister P Chidambaram said.

Reimagining Industrial Era GDP measures

Reimagining Industrial Era GDP measures

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

...and getting GDP to measure India's data economy, recommends Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Under Biden, US-India ties will see new heights'

'Under Biden, US-India ties will see new heights'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'President-elect Biden, in particular, has deep knowledge of, and experience with, dealing with India, serving as a custodian and champion of the relationship long before it was fashionable to do so.'

'Mass transfer of bureaucrats has been costly for India'

'Mass transfer of bureaucrats has been costly for India'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2012

There are two major impact of a "transfer raj". First, criteria other than merit often determine the assignments of bureaucrats to specific positions. So the most important positions may not always go to the most qualified or competent bureaucrats. This naturally means that there are inefficiencies in policy formulation and implementation, Harvard Business School's Lakshmi Iyer tells Faisal Kidwai

'Chinese actions on India border provocative, destabilising'

'Chinese actions on India border provocative, destabilising'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The Indian and Chinese armies have been locked in a bitter standoff at multiple locations in eastern Ladakh for over eight weeks since May 5.

We need change in the system, not a dharna: Amartya Sen

We need change in the system, not a dharna: Amartya Sen

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

Amartya Sen -- Nobel Laureate, former Master of Trinity College in Cambridge and Thomas W Lamont University Professor at Harvard University -- has squarely rejected the notion of using an indefinite fast as a tool to eradicate corruption.

'Make in India and hate in India can't go together'

'Make in India and hate in India can't go together'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Before India tries to leverage its soft power to increase its standing in the world, Tharoor said first there is need to fix the problem at the domestic front.

AMAZING! $70-mn organ chips could recreate human body

AMAZING! $70-mn organ chips could recreate human body

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

The five-year long 'Tissue Chip for Drug Testing' programme, worth 45 million pounds ($70 million), is being funded by three giant US agencies, the Daily Mail reported.

'Immunity will get us through Covid'

'Immunity will get us through Covid'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'Vaccination is the only safe way to get immunity.'

'India must prep for community transmission of COVID-19'

'India must prep for community transmission of COVID-19'

Rediff.com15 May 2020

President of Public Health Foundation of India, Professor K Srinath Reddy said it should be recognised that community transmission has occurred in virtually every country which experienced this pandemic in a major form and India should also be prepared for it and act as though it is happening and take all precautionary containment measures.

Blackwill to return to academic career

Blackwill to return to academic career

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

Considered a close associate of US President George W Bush, his appointment was seen as a measure of the importance Bush attached to improving relations with India.

Why a second term for Modi seems IFFY

Why a second term for Modi seems IFFY

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'Poor home work, and a subsequent loss of nerve.' 'This sums up the Modi government's current travails, the stall in key sectors, fading momentum, irritability,' points out Shekhar Gupta.

Artificial sweeteners may not help you lose weight

Artificial sweeteners may not help you lose weight

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

A new study has suggested that non-sugar sweeteners may not necessarily aid you to lose weight.

Fareed Zakaria suspended by CNN, Time for plagiarism

Fareed Zakaria suspended by CNN, Time for plagiarism

Rediff.com11 Aug 2012

Noted Indian-American journalist and author Fareed Zakaria has been suspended by his employers CNN and Time magazine after he admitted to plagiarism and apologised for the ethical lapse.

What your Zoom background says about you

What your Zoom background says about you

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Is there no 'normal' background? Sure there is.

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Whenever you think of Microsoft, the only name that crosses one's mind is Bill Gates. But the tech behemoth was co-founded in 1975 by Gates and Paul Allen.

PIX: The Who's Who in Deepa Mehta's Midnight's Children

PIX: The Who's Who in Deepa Mehta's Midnight's Children

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

Here's a peak at the main characters in Deepa Mehta's Midnight's Children, the film adaptation of Salman Rushdie's Booker-winning 1980 novel of the same name.