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Dr Nirupam Bajpai, the man who knows India's pulse

Dr Nirupam Bajpai, the man who knows India's pulse

Rediff.com8 Jul 2010

Senior Earth Institute economist and Dr Nirupam Bajpai is a global vagabond. He flits between the Big Apple, interior India, Mumbai, New Delhi and other developing countries in Sub-Sahara Africa and Asia, faithfully collecting endless data to feed his continuous research on improving developing economies. His special beat: Any of India's 600,000 varied villages.

Messi is Time's Athlete of the Year!

Messi is Time's Athlete of the Year!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

Messi played a key role in guiding Argentina to their first World Cup title in 36 years when they beat defending champions France in the final in December last year.

Bollywood goes to New York

Bollywood goes to New York

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

New York has become one of the most popular destinations of Bollywood.

10 points about Google Pixel that should worry Apple

10 points about Google Pixel that should worry Apple

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Whether it is Cupertino or Redmond or California, Artificial Intelligence is the new mantra for tech companies, and Google too is betting big on AI for its newest phones Pixel and Pixel XL.

Tata succession: How the 'Mistry' was solved

Tata succession: How the 'Mistry' was solved

Rediff.com24 Nov 2011

They had to finalise Ratan Tata's successor by the year end and they had already cast their net wide.

Digital Competition Bill Wants Interoperability

Digital Competition Bill Wants Interoperability

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

It is being suggested that apps, such as WhatsApp and Telegram, should share their APIs with each other to ensure there is interoperability, just as it exists across email services.

As Serena fights, a duchess watches

As Serena fights, a duchess watches

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

A duchess had come to Queens.

Republic Day fever grips retailers

Republic Day fever grips retailers

Rediff.com25 Jan 2008

Retailers are all set to cash in on R-Day's festive feel with attractive offers and discounts.

Padma Lakshmi shows off her baby girl

Padma Lakshmi shows off her baby girl

Rediff.com1 Oct 2010

Get your low down on what's happening in the world of Hollywood, right here!

Look: New York's nutty No Pants Subway Ride!

Look: New York's nutty No Pants Subway Ride!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2011

It's a city prank in the Big Apple -- you have to board the subway minus your lower garments!

Adani eyes 45 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030

Adani eyes 45 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is building the world's largest renewable energy park in Gujarat, as it eyes a massive 45 GW capacity to generate electricity largely from solar energy. Speaking at the opening of 'Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery' at the Science Museum in London, Gautam Adani said his group's renewable energy arm, Adani Green Energy, is leading an energy transition that honours the commitment of taking care of the planet not just for this generation and the next but also for generations to come. "As the world's leading solar power developer and India's largest renewable energy company, we are taking very big steps," he said.

Govt nearly doubles PLI scheme share of five key industry segments

Govt nearly doubles PLI scheme share of five key industry segments

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

In a big push to the production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme, the government has nearly doubled (increase of 81 per cent) the allocation in five key industry segments from Rs 8,405 crore in the Revised Estimate of FY24 to Rs 15,198 crore in the Interim Budget for FY25. The segments cover over eight PLI schemes, including mobile phones, IT hardware, pharma (PLIs for medical devices, intermediates and pharmaceuticals), food processing, telecom hardware and, auto and auto components. In FY24, DPIIT officials, however, said that the disbursements would be much higher at around Rs 11,000 crore than what has been budgeted for the year.

India will lead the world on 6G: Modi

India will lead the world on 6G: Modi

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the India Mobile Congress in New Delhi on Friday reeled out statistics to show how India has turned into an exporter of mobile phones from being an importer and how big tech companies -- from Apple to Google -- are lining up to become manufacturers in the country. He said after the fastest rollout of 5G mobile telephony services, India will lead the world on 6G. Recalling the launch of 5G technology in the country on October 1, 2022, he remarked that within a year there are about 5 lakh 5G base stations across the country.

'Apple should buy Tesla and appoint Elon Musk as CEO'

'Apple should buy Tesla and appoint Elon Musk as CEO'

Rediff.com11 May 2016

'In the next 14 years, 100% of US energy will be clean and solar.'

Judge rejects $324.5 mn settlement on Apple, Google hiring case

Judge rejects $324.5 mn settlement on Apple, Google hiring case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

Four Silicon Valley companies including Apple and Google failed to persuade a US judge to sign off on a $324.5 million settlement to resolve a lawsuit by tech workers, who accused the firms of conspiring to avoid poaching each other's employees.

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

The Girl From Laapataa Ladies, Heeramandi

Rediff.com6 May 2024

'I joined Heeramandi's shoot right after completing Laapataa Ladies.' 'When I landed on the Heeramandi sets, I was like "Oh my God!" because this was for the first time I was seeing such a huge set in my life.'

'Don't give yourself away too easily'

'Don't give yourself away too easily'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2009

Model Madhavy Raj shares her fashion and beauty secrets.

Coming soon: iPhone 14 -- made in India, made for the world

Coming soon: iPhone 14 -- made in India, made for the world

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Apple's newest phone iPhone 14 will be made in India as the global tech titan bets big on the manufacturing prowess of the world's second-biggest smartphone market after China.

Dhol baaje: A desi welcome for PM Modi in New York

Dhol baaje: A desi welcome for PM Modi in New York

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at The Waldorf Astoria in New York amid a rousing welcome by the India Diaspora.

Tablet sales in India: Samsung beats Micromax, Apple

Tablet sales in India: Samsung beats Micromax, Apple

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

With 19 per cent market share, Samsung rules supreme in India.

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Have You Cooked With Your Mother? I Did

Rediff.com10 May 2024

Mother's Day reminded me of how my mom learned to cook Indian food.

'Foxconn is clearly bullish about India'

'Foxconn is clearly bullish about India'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Foxconn means serious business in India. Its delegation to India was led by its Chairman Young Liu who met Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Nadal wants first US Open title

Nadal wants first US Open title

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

Rafael Nadal will try to match his new status as world number one with his first US Open title.

How Modi Lost While Winning

How Modi Lost While Winning

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

For the first time in his political career, he failed to carry his party to even a working majority -- and again, for the first time in his career, he finds himself in a situation where he cannot rule by dictatorial fiat, points out Prem Panicker.

What NYC would be without traffic

What NYC would be without traffic

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

New York mayor Michael Bloomberg's latest scheme to decongest New York is to carve a 10 km path through the centre of Manhattan and turn it a pedestrian zone for select times in a day.

Celebrating Indian mangoes

Celebrating Indian mangoes

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

Actress Madhur Jaffery strikes a conversation with Minister of State for Industry Ashwani Kumar (right) at the launch of Indian mangoes at the Indian Consulate in New York on Thursday.

Doctor. Writer. Musician. Hero.

Doctor. Writer. Musician. Hero.

Rediff.com10 Oct 2007

Dimple Bhatt graduated with a joint MD-PhD degree and will soon begin his residency in neurology and psychiatry. Which would be impressive even if you didn't know that Bhatt, who is wheelchair bound, has also sold a book, two screenplays, gained a position on the US Paralympic fencing team and recorded a music album!

From Rang De to The Namesake

From Rang De to The Namesake

Rediff.com21 Feb 2006

I want to stay at the top: Federer

I want to stay at the top: Federer

Rediff.com13 Sep 2004

RBI diktat on Uber could affect Google and Apple too

RBI diktat on Uber could affect Google and Apple too

Rediff.com24 Aug 2014

Such service providers were given time until the end of October to follow the law of the land.

New York set to stage India ODIs

New York set to stage India ODIs

Rediff.com29 Oct 2006

There are reports that India and Australia are set to play a five-match series in June 2007.

'Once in a blue moon you get a lottery like Animal'

'Once in a blue moon you get a lottery like Animal'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'It has never happened that all Top 5 songs on Spotify are from one film. On the Ormax list, the Top 9 are from Animal.' 'The music is good, sure. But everything has taken off with Animal the film.'

What is RGV cooking in NY?

What is RGV cooking in NY?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

Biyani dreams big in food business

Biyani dreams big in food business

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

With inauguration of Tumkur food park, he has ambitious plans in the segment.

Now, a virtual tour of New York

Now, a virtual tour of New York

Rediff.com22 Aug 2005

Internet users in the Big Apple and other cities will soon be able to navigate their way around with the click of a mouse button without ever leaving their monitors and PC consoles.

Global funds are paying more attention to India: Christopher Wood

Global funds are paying more attention to India: Christopher Wood

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Global funds, according to Christopher Wood, global head of equity strategy at Jefferies, are now beginning to pay more attention to India with the market now offering 30 companies with a market capitalisation over $25 billion.

Your Phone Will Be Even Smarter In 2024

Your Phone Will Be Even Smarter In 2024

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

This year will be the one when GenAI becomes a part of the daily lives of people around the world.

From Ambanis to Tim Cook, Who's Who At Modi Dinner

From Ambanis to Tim Cook, Who's Who At Modi Dinner

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Indian billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Anand Mahindra, Apple CEO Tim Cook and corporate leader Indira Nooyi were among the guests. CEOs of Google, Microsoft and Adobe -- Sunder Pichai, Satya Nadella and Shantanu Narayen -- also attended the event.

NY Fashion Week: Serena serves up cuts, designs for all!

NY Fashion Week: Serena serves up cuts, designs for all!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Serena's designs were created to celebrate "women who turn fear into courage and doubt into confidence."