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Nobody should go to sleep on empty stomach, ensure foodgrains to all: SC to govt

Nobody should go to sleep on empty stomach, ensure foodgrains to all: SC to govt

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

A bench of Justices MR Shah and Hima Kohli directed the Centre to submit a fresh chart with the number of migrant and unorganised sector workers registered on eShram portal.

Byju's, Google team up to offer 'learning solution' for schools

Byju's, Google team up to offer 'learning solution' for schools

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Education technology firm Byju's on Wednesday announced a partnership with tech giant Google to offer a 'learning solution' for schools. With this, the simplicity, flexibility and security of Google Workspace for Education and Byju's content pedagogy come together on the 'Vidyartha' platform to aid effective learning at school, according to a statement. This integration of Google Workspace for Education with Byju's would offer a collaborative and personalised digital platform for classroom organisation, available for free to participating educational institutions, the statement added.

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Who's The Indian Child With Mbappe?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

'Historically, Qatar has done wonders as I don't think this will ever be possible with the new format of the World Cup.'

Insurance: Rs 100 cr entry cap for new players may be removed

Insurance: Rs 100 cr entry cap for new players may be removed

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The insurance regulator wants the removal of the minimum entry capital requirement of Rs 100 crore for setting up an insurance business in a bid to facilitate the entry of multiple players such as standalone micro insurers and niche players. Debasish Panda, chairman, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai), said it should be left to the regulator instead to decide what should be the entry fee for interested players, depending on the size of the business and operations. According to the current norms, insurers are required to have a minimum paid-up capital of Rs 100 crore.

Can Azad Hope To Be J-K CM?

Can Azad Hope To Be J-K CM?

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

As of now, Azad couldn't be in the BJP leadership's calculus. The BJP has been trying to drill into the J&K electorate that this time around the UT would most certainly have a Hindu chief minister, explains Mohammad Sayeed Malik, the distinguished commentator on Kashmir affairs.

Indian students in east Ukraine facing grim situation: Evacuee

Indian students in east Ukraine facing grim situation: Evacuee

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Several Indian students stuck in eastern parts of Ukraine, which is largely affected by the Russian military offensive, are facing a grim situation as it is difficult for them to travel by road to reach the western borders and move out of the war-hit country, one of the students returned to India said.

Brahmastra Review

Brahmastra Review

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Brahmastra is a work of star-struck ambition and high-octane energy whose razzle-dazzle hits many happy notes, observes Sukanya Verma.

Caribbean court stays Choksi's repatriation from Dominica

Caribbean court stays Choksi's repatriation from Dominica

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court in the High Court of Justice Commonwealth of Dominica on Friday put a stay on the repatriation of India-born fugitive Mehul Choksi from Dominica. "This order is to be served immediately on the defendants by email and fax and in person, and the head of immigration at the Douglas Charles airport by email and fax," read the court order. The court will hold the next hearing in the matter on May 28 at 9 am local time.

Life lessons from Amitabh, SRK, Kangana and Aamir

Life lessons from Amitabh, SRK, Kangana and Aamir

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The book Effective People by Dr TV Rao features inspiring examples of success icons from across the world.

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

IIT-M Offers Free 'Out of the Box Thinking' Course

IIT-M Offers Free 'Out of the Box Thinking' Course

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

Targeted at one million schoolchildren and college students, besides working professionals and researchers, the three-month course will be available in online mode, free of cost, to people in India and abroad.

Govt notifies abortion rules till 24 weeks of pregnancy in some cases

Govt notifies abortion rules till 24 weeks of pregnancy in some cases

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

The government has notified new rules under which the upper limit for termination of a pregnancy has been increased from 20 to 24 weeks for certain categories of women.

Apple lines up new MacBook Pro, Music Voice Plan in India

Apple lines up new MacBook Pro, Music Voice Plan in India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Apple will soon bring its latest lineup of MacBook Pro models along with HomePod mini, AirPods and a new music experience under Apple Music Voice Plan for Indian consumers. Apple's new M1 Pro and M1 Max, available in 14 and 16-inch models, delivers groundbreaking processing, graphics and machine learning (ML) performance. The new MacBook Pro range with M1 Pro and M1 Max are available to order via Apple's online store and will begin arriving to customers and its authorised resellers from October 26.

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Full Text: PM Modi's address to US Congress

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to a joint session of the United States Congress, delivered on Thursday.

Pak captain Maroof decides against skipping CWG games

Pak captain Maroof decides against skipping CWG games

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Pakistan women's cricket team captain Bismah Maroof has decided against skipping the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham despite the organisers denying accreditation to her infant daughter

Cities where you can live life to the fullest

Cities where you can live life to the fullest

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

European cities offer the best quality of life.

'Investing is a loser's game'

'Investing is a loser's game'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'In investing, you have to first make sure you don't make big mistakes.' 'I would advise small investors to be systematic, don't be arbitrary; don't be on either end of the risk spectrum.' 'Don't go from fixed deposit to option trading or crypto trading.'

Pratishtha the Unstoppable

Pratishtha the Unstoppable

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Pratishtha Deveshwar learnt to reframe her anguish into an opportunity for action. She felt that God had given her an opportunity to make an impact on the wider world.

Why's There Turmoil In The Start-Up World?

Why's There Turmoil In The Start-Up World?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The turmoil, if you read the headlines, is about the so-called funding winter. Deep down, though, the question is one of the common direction in which founders and investors need to pull, points out Suveen Sinha.

Stressed By Online Classes? Seek Help!

Stressed By Online Classes? Seek Help!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Mental health coach Anu Krishna offers advice on how parents and students can overcome the stress caused by online education.

Like the poster of Force 2?

Like the poster of Force 2?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Journalist named in Pegasus list moves SC

Journalist named in Pegasus list moves SC

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

He has also sought a direction to the Centre to take suitable steps to protect Indian citizens from the use of cyber-weapons or malware such as Pegasus.

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

Sukanya Verma's Favourite 2022 OTT Shows

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

I binged on various shows this year -- some for work, some for pleasure, few I couldn't spare time for, others I didn't have access to while some started out fabulously only to fizzle towards the end.

Bring Netaji home, appeals Subhas Bose's daughter

Bring Netaji home, appeals Subhas Bose's daughter

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

"As Netaji's only child I feel obliged to ensure that his dearest wish, to return to his country in freedom, will at last be fulfilled in this form and that the appropriate ceremonies to honour him will be performed," Pfaff said.

'The world is my classroom'

'The world is my classroom'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

'I teach my students for one hour every day. At night, I teach science to students from other countries. I have got requests from more than 70 countries in the last three years and more than 80,000 students have benefited from my online classes.'

Madoff-hit fund manager ends life

Madoff-hit fund manager ends life

Rediff.com24 Dec 2008

A French fund manager, who lost more than $1.4 billion in the multi-billion-dollar Bernard Madoff scandal, was found dead in his Manhattan office in New York and is believed to have committed suicide.

Federer Evoked Wonder And Emotion Like No Other

Federer Evoked Wonder And Emotion Like No Other

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Federer may have set the benchmark on how to do tennis retirements. He didn't go out in a blaze of lonely glory but in the warmth of friendships formed over the years, observes Deepti Patwardhan.

At G7, India pledges to protect free speech

At G7, India pledges to protect free speech

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

Leaders of the powerful G7 grouping and its five partner countries, including India, have said that they are committed to open public debate and the free flow of information online and offline while guarding the freedom, independence and diversity of civil society actors.

Key planners of 26/11 remain unpunished: Jaishankar

Key planners of 26/11 remain unpunished: Jaishankar

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

He also said that when it comes to proscribing some terrorists, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has 'regrettably' been unable to act in some cases because of 'political considerations'.

Terminally-ill are humans: HC orders blast accused moved to hospital

Terminally-ill are humans: HC orders blast accused moved to hospital

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

Saying that prison inmates do not cease to be human beings and can't be deprived of the fundamental right to life, the Bombay High Court on Thursday directed the Maharashtra government to transfer alleged Maoist leader Nirmala Uppuganti from jail to a hospice for palliative care on account of her terminal cancer.

India to get a share of 8 crore US vaccines

India to get a share of 8 crore US vaccines

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

COVID-19 Vaccines Global Access, abbreviated as COVAX, is a worldwide initiative aimed at equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines directed by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, and the World Health Organisation.

'BJP wants to make an example out of Rahul Gandhi'

'BJP wants to make an example out of Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'They also think that if all opposition parties rally behind him, then 2024 will be Rahul versus Modi and that will be advantage BJP'

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