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India, fastest growing mobile phone market

India, fastest growing mobile phone market

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

A report released by the US-based Pyramid Research says India will add the most number of new mobile phone users.

'Kobe Bryant was genuine true greatness'

'Kobe Bryant was genuine true greatness'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

'Kobe is easily among the five greatest basketball players of all time. This is such a tragic loss.'

NBA: Raptors beat Celtics in opening match

NBA: Raptors beat Celtics in opening match

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

The Toronto Raptors finally sent an opening night crowd home with a smile and a win when they held on to beat the Boston Celtics 93-87 to raise the curtain on a new National Basketball Association season on Wednesday.

Ranbaxy sued for delay in generic launch

Ranbaxy sued for delay in generic launch

Rediff.com8 Mar 2007

After being raided by Federal officials, Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd, India's largest pharmaceutical company, has been taken to court in the US by a consumer health group that supports the sale of low-priced generic medicines.

Present tension

Present tension

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Thanks to India's increasingly open economy, no one there seems to want much from the West any more.

Dialysis at Rs 100? He made it happen!

Dialysis at Rs 100? He made it happen!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2014

Indian American Harvard Medical School student Sachin Jain looks beyond boundaries of direct service.

IIM-Lucknow's AIMS 2006

IIM-Lucknow's AIMS 2006

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

The Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, invites industry delegates and management students to attend its annual IT management seminar, AIMS 2006.\n

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

India is all set for a mega Yoga event on June 21. But before that watch these Yoga moves played out in the most 'out there' of locations.

Olympic marathon champion Kiprotich wins world title

Olympic marathon champion Kiprotich wins world title

Rediff.com17 Aug 2013

Uganda's Olympic champion Stephen Kiprotich showed he was no one-hit wonder by breaking Kenya's stranglehold on the men's marathon at the world championships with victory in two hours nine minutes 51 seconds in Moscow, on Saturday.

Parents dispute embassy stand on deportation

Parents dispute embassy stand on deportation

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

Vijay Shriwardhankar states that official claims that he refused to co-operate with authorities are false.

IITs see highest pay packages

IITs see highest pay packages

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

Having dominated the summer placement scene at IIMs, companies like McKinsey, Boston Consultancy Group and UBS showed up for the first time for placements at IIT Bombay.

Jeevan Abichandani a Hero of Chemistry

Jeevan Abichandani a Hero of Chemistry

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

Dr Jeevan S Abichandani, research and development manager at Univation, an ExxonMobil joint venture, was honored by the American Chemical Society as a 2007 Hero of Chemistry.

Do you know how many forts are hidden in Mumbai?

Do you know how many forts are hidden in Mumbai?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

The rising popularity of Heritage Walks is uncovering forgotten historic sites all over India.

From Google to SoftBank, Nikesh Arora's amazing journey so far

From Google to SoftBank, Nikesh Arora's amazing journey so far

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Under Nikesh Arora's leadership, SoftBank has made several investments in India in a short span.

PIX: Kate Winslet kisses Allison Janney!

PIX: Kate Winslet kisses Allison Janney!

Rediff.com7 Nov 2017

Yes, a *lot* happened at the Hollywood Film Awards.

Top criteria for education abroad

Top criteria for education abroad

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

PFC plans road shows in 8 foreign cities

PFC plans road shows in 8 foreign cities

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

With the Power Ministry seeking Cabinet's nod for Power Finance Corporation's initial public offer, the state-run company has firmed up plans to conduct road hows for attracting investors toward the issue.

Have an idea? Anti-theft it!

Have an idea? Anti-theft it!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

A patent is to an idea what an alert watchman is to your property. Everyone can look, but no one can steal.

Excessive cola intake linked to heart disease

Excessive cola intake linked to heart disease

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

NRI docs have found that both regular and diet colas can increase the risk of heart disease.

2 Indians to conduct Ayurveda course in US

2 Indians to conduct Ayurveda course in US

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

This is the first time that Ayurveda course will be provided in number of medical schools in form of a short course covering the important aspects of Ayurveda.

Megasoft to acquire US company

Megasoft to acquire US company

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

The two companies are into products and services, including real-time charging, billing, pre-paid products and managed services catering to the wireless telecom space.

Low academic scores? Blame it on media multitasking

Low academic scores? Blame it on media multitasking

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The more time teenagers spent on phones and TV, the lower their test scores in math and English tend to be.

The global millionaire boom

The global millionaire boom

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

The U.S. still leads the world in number of millionaire households, but maybe not for long -- household wealth is growing fastest in China.

No gyms is no excuse: Online shows get you moving

No gyms is no excuse: Online shows get you moving

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Bogged down by social distancing? Lethargy is no excuse. Get up, turn to the Internet and exercise those muscles.

Raj Sharma among America's best wealth advisors

Raj Sharma among America's best wealth advisors

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

Raj Sharma, 49, a senior vice president and a private wealth advisor with the Private Banking and Investment Group at Merrill Lynch in Boston, has been recognised for the third consecutive year as one of the best advisors in the US.

Pentagon faces number crunch, may take immigrants

Pentagon faces number crunch, may take immigrants

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Meanwhile, Pentagon and immigration authorities have expanded a programme that accelerates citizenship for legal residents who volunteer for the military, the report said.

Indian firms top in innovation spends

Indian firms top in innovation spends

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Indian companies are likely to increase investment in innovation in the coming year.

Wipro awards $1.19 million to promote science in US

Wipro awards $1.19 million to promote science in US

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Wipro, India's major IT company, has awarded a grant of $1.19 million to promote science and teacher education leadership in the US.

10 things to know about Gita Gopinath, IMF's new chief economist

10 things to know about Gita Gopinath, IMF's new chief economist

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

Announcing her appointment, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde hailed the Mysore-born Gopinath as "one of the world's outstanding economists with impeccable academic credentials, a proven track record of intellectual leadership and extensive international experience".

NBA Finals: LeBron's 51 points in vain; Warriors outlast Cavaliers

NBA Finals: LeBron's 51 points in vain; Warriors outlast Cavaliers

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The Golden State Warriors overcame a 51-point effort from Cleveland Cavaliers' star forward LeBron James before dominating in overtime to seal a thrilling 124-114 Game One triumph in the NBA Finals on Thursday.

He may have an answer to energy problems

He may have an answer to energy problems

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

An alternative to oil? Check. Completely green? Check. Economical? Check. So why has the entrepreneur been sued, pilloried, and lampooned?

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule from going into effect.

AI seeking newer avenues

AI seeking newer avenues

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

With Air India's Gulf monopoly under threat and likely to end very soon if the civil aviation ministry has its way, the state-owned airline is now pitching aggressively for direct flights to the US and Australia to make up for the loss.

Nimitz: Security, not radiation, is the concern

Nimitz: Security, not radiation, is the concern

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

B Raman says jihadi groups may target either the ship when it is here, or even India after it is gone.

Spotted: Jim Courier in Massachusetts

Spotted: Jim Courier in Massachusetts

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Reader Karthik Marudur sent us this picture from Massachusetts.

Obama urges unity on eve of 9/11 anniversary

Obama urges unity on eve of 9/11 anniversary

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

'We cannot give in to those who would divide us. We cannot react in ways that erode the fabric of our society,' he said.

Virgin Comics to tap Indian mythology

Virgin Comics to tap Indian mythology

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Eyeing the burgeoning entertainment market, Virgin Comics and Virgin Animation on Thursday said it plans to tap the 5,000-year "vault of Indian mythology" and showcase it to the world.

Lockdown prevented 29 lakh COVID-19 cases, 78,000 deaths: Govt

Lockdown prevented 29 lakh COVID-19 cases, 78,000 deaths: Govt

Rediff.com23 May 2020

The lockdown in India has been a timely, graded, proactive and pre-emptive public health measure to fight the COVID-19 pandemic and has been part and parcel of the government's overall strategy, Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, and Chairman, Empowered Group 1, said at a media briefing on the COVID-19 situation.

When Kerry had Dunkin' Donuts breakfast in Islamabad!

When Kerry had Dunkin' Donuts breakfast in Islamabad!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry visited the Dunkin' Donuts store in Islamabad in the Pakistani capital today to a get a 'little slice' of the popular American breakfast snack, and was soon trolling on Twitter.