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The Katrina Interview You Must Read!

The Katrina Interview You Must Read!

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

'I have had ups and downs and whenever I was low I always remember my mom's words.'

If our army wants to avoid the fate of Saddam's army...

If our army wants to avoid the fate of Saddam's army...

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

'... it must network its battlefield units quickly, securely, robustly,' notes Ajai Shukla.

Apple, Google, 2 others to pay $325 mln to settle hiring lawsuit

Apple, Google, 2 others to pay $325 mln to settle hiring lawsuit

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Employees accused them of limiting competition by colluding not to poach each other's talent.

FDI: Why the govt expects 45% jump in 2016

FDI: Why the govt expects 45% jump in 2016

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

The government has hiked foreign investment caps.

Paris climate pact to enter into force on November 4

Paris climate pact to enter into force on November 4

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

"This is a momentous occasion," the secretary-general said after the deal was ratified by 72 countries accounting for more than 56 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions.

Targeted underwater search begins to locate black box of MH370

Targeted underwater search begins to locate black box of MH370

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

The arduous hunt for the Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 on Friday entered a new phase with two hi-tech ships scouring a large area in the Indian Ocean for the black box of the jet before pings from it fall silent.

In family-politics mix, Nitish an exception -- almost

In family-politics mix, Nitish an exception -- almost

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Family and politics are often synonymous in India - no matter what party you talk of - and Bihar is no exception.

Want to be a good leader? Read this!

Want to be a good leader? Read this!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2017

'Let's think of a leader as a camera.' 'It's not just about the leader having the ability to have a telephoto lens.' 'You do need that, but you also need a leader to take a wide angle, look over the horizon and to be able to rise up to the satellite level and look at the big picture.'

G20 Summit begins amidst tight security after Paris attacks

G20 Summit begins amidst tight security after Paris attacks

Rediff.com15 Nov 2015

Thousands of security personnel and high-tech surveillance systems dotted every nook and corner of this Turkish resort town as leaders of the world's 20 top economies congregated here for the two-day G20 Summit.

Being a male model in India (it's NOT easy!)

Being a male model in India (it's NOT easy!)

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera meets Zander, who is now poised for something as big as Milan Fashion Week.

9 Fashion Items Every Guy Needs For Spring And Summer

9 Fashion Items Every Guy Needs For Spring And Summer

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

The secret to looking and feeling chic even in warm, humid weather is picking the right textiles according to the season. For a more in-depth look at your summer fabric choices for every occasion, check out the following summer fashion ideas.

Markets end at 8-week high; L&T, Tata Motors top gainers

Markets end at 8-week high; L&T, Tata Motors top gainers

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended up 204 points at 27,215 and the 50-share Nifty ended up 59 points at 8,238.

PHOTOS: Electrifying beauties at China auto show

PHOTOS: Electrifying beauties at China auto show

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The China auto show saw some amazing models being rolled out, some for the first time. Rajesh Karera/Rediff.com picks the best of the lot.

Defence deal may repair India-Russia ties

Defence deal may repair India-Russia ties

Rediff.com3 Aug 2017

The $10.5 billion arms and equipment deal helped to arrest the recent drift in the 'special and privileged' strategic partnership, observes Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Indian companies likely to be prevented from hiring IT pros on H-1B, L1 visas

Indian companies likely to be prevented from hiring IT pros on H-1B, L1 visas

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

The 'H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act of 2016' introduced by Democratic Congressman Bill Pascrell from New Jersey and Republican Dana Rohrabacher from California would prohibit companies from hiring H-1B employees if they employ more than 50 people

Learn from Japan, Make in India

Learn from Japan, Make in India

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

Technology and operations management expert Elliott N Weiss discusses manufacturing, the trouble with too much automation, and the need to strike a balance between people and artificial intelligence with Ritwik Sharma.

Our new strategy is making its way into business: Vishal Sikka

Our new strategy is making its way into business: Vishal Sikka

Rediff.com10 Jan 2015

Infosys to adapt to new business strategies.

Why India still hasn't built a combat vehicle

Why India still hasn't built a combat vehicle

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Defence ministry incompetence hobbles development of battle-taxis for the Indian Army.

Trump admin announces tough steps to detect H-1B visa fraud

Trump admin announces tough steps to detect H-1B visa fraud

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The USCIS announcement indicated that the US government is going to be tough and stringent in approval of H-1B visas this year.

Authorities hint negligence caused UP train tragedy

Authorities hint negligence caused UP train tragedy

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

Investigators were on Sunday looking into what caused one of the deadliest train accidents in recent times as rescue operations continued

All systems go for Russian Kamov 226T helicopter production in India

All systems go for Russian Kamov 226T helicopter production in India

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Russia's Rostech State Corporation has tied up with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for manufacture of at least 200 Kamov 226T light helicopters to replace the ageing fleet of Cheetah and Chetak, in a deal estimated to be worth $1 billion under 'Make in India' initiative.

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Bengaluru has been ranked among top 20 technology-rich cities in the world in a survey done by Jones Lang LaSalle.

Was Rafale a must for the IAF?

Was Rafale a must for the IAF?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

'It is hard to justify $225 million a plane for an increasingly obsolete mission.' The purchase of the 36 Rafales has changed little for the IAF.

This 13-yr-old inventor just floored Intel with his start-up idea

This 13-yr-old inventor just floored Intel with his start-up idea

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

The chip maker is putting money in his low-cost Braille printer project.

How Britain has dominated cycling...

How Britain has dominated cycling...

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

As Britain's track cyclists left Rio's velodrome on Tuesday with their saddle bags laden with gold, their rivals were left scratching their heads wondering just how they managed to keep peaking at the Olympics.

These 4 stunning cars will soon arrive in India

These 4 stunning cars will soon arrive in India

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Ford Mustang, Jeep Grand Cherokee and Wrangler, and Nissan GT-R will soon be in India.

5 things to know about the attractive Audi TT Coupe

5 things to know about the attractive Audi TT Coupe

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Audi would have high hopes from the new coupe.

India must develop a manufacturing hub to boost handset makers

India must develop a manufacturing hub to boost handset makers

Rediff.com8 Aug 2014

The foremost lesson is that technology has got commoditised.

The young scions who are set to transform Videocon

The young scions who are set to transform Videocon

Rediff.com20 Feb 2015

Videocon launched an app-powered air conditioner.

US Open PHOTOS: Queen Serena downs King; Venus, Radwanska advance

US Open PHOTOS: Queen Serena downs King; Venus, Radwanska advance

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

After 17 trips to Flushing Meadows and six US Open titles Serena Williams did something on Thursday she had never done before -- win a match indoors.

India keen on buying 100 drones from US

India keen on buying 100 drones from US

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

To bolster its arsenal amid recurring incidents of incursions by Chinese troops, India has sought the latest versions of unmanned aerial vehicles -- both the armed and surveillance -- from the United States.

PMO puts on hold policy to push domestic manufacturing

PMO puts on hold policy to push domestic manufacturing

Rediff.com5 Jul 2013

The government on Friday put on hold the preferential market access (PMA) policy that provided for sourcing of sensitive telecom and electronic equipments and technology from domestic manufacturers over security concerns.

The new Honda Jazz is finally here!

The new Honda Jazz is finally here!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

The price tag ranges from Rs 5.3 lakh to Rs 8.59 lakh

PHOTOS: Rio kicks off Games with ode to forests, favelas and funk

PHOTOS: Rio kicks off Games with ode to forests, favelas and funk

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

Fireworks light up the night sky above the Maracana as some 50,000 spectators present, and some 3 billion people tuned in around the world as Brazil lifted the curtain on its second major sporting event in two years, after the 2014 soccer World Cup.

How to be stylish in 2018: An easy-to-follow guide

How to be stylish in 2018: An easy-to-follow guide

Rediff.com9 Jan 2018

Being trendy was never this simple!

Review: Pulivaal is uninspiring

Review: Pulivaal is uninspiring

Rediff.com10 Feb 2014

Pulivaal is an unimaginative tale of two strangers brought together by fate in a ridiculous cat and mouse game, which ends up ruining the life of an innocent.

Review: Pannaiyarum Padminiyum is refreshing

Review: Pannaiyarum Padminiyum is refreshing

Rediff.com7 Feb 2014

Director Arun Kumar's Tamil film Pannaiyarum Padminiyum is a realistic story about the lives of ordinary people and their simple desires, says S Saraswathi.

India needs a 2nd aircraft carrier quickly

India needs a 2nd aircraft carrier quickly

Rediff.com21 Sep 2017

The Indian Navy has just one aircraft carrier. The INS Vikramaditya carries just 26 unreliable MiG-29 fighters and 10 helicopters -- an insufficient capability to battle a serious foe.

What Indian media can learn from US elections

What Indian media can learn from US elections

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Perhaps one aspect of the way modern media particularly print and news television works need some soul-searching: Their tendency to "frame" news stories as a conflict between two personalities, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Murthy's mantra to turn 'Make in India' into a success

Murthy's mantra to turn 'Make in India' into a success

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

'99 per cent of Indians who go to the US for their advanced studies they stay back there, which is a huge loss for India.