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At 29, she is India's first classical music entrepreneur

At 29, she is India's first classical music entrepreneur

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Meet Aishwarya Natarajan winner of the British Council's Young Creative Entrepreneur (YCE) Music Awards 2011 and who runs Indianuance, the first of its kind artiste management company for classical musicians.

These dancers want to make India proud

These dancers want to make India proud

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Meet Aparna Nagesh and her dancers from High Kicks, one of just nine groups chosen from 54 countries around the world to perform at the Commonwealth Youth Dance Festival in Scotland.

From Raj to Republic, journey of India's Parliament

From Raj to Republic, journey of India's Parliament

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The old Parliament building, an architectural splendour and a historic landmark that guided the destiny of India for nearly a century and whose illustrious legacy will now be consigned to the pages of history, was inaugurated on January 18, 1927 by the then Viceroy Lord Irwin.

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

India urged Canada to disallow activities of groups promoting extremism, prevent attacks on places of worship of religious and racial minorities, and enhance measures to address hate crimes and hate speech.

British Indian manufacturing expert Lord Bhattacharyya is dead

British Indian manufacturing expert Lord Bhattacharyya is dead

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Bangalore-born Bhattacharyya, an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2002 for his services to science and technology and made a life peer in the UK's House of Lords in 2004.

10 things we wished interns knew

10 things we wished interns knew

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

Internships are slowly but surely becoming a norm rather than an exception. As part of an ongoing series, we asked Rishabh Gupta, the CEO and Co-Founder of Letsintern.com, one of the most prominent job portals exclusively dealing with internships on things he wished interns knew.

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Emphasising that various issues are on agenda at the G20 under India's leadership.

India's core sector: UK biz council sees big scope

India's core sector: UK biz council sees big scope

Rediff.com4 Sep 2009

Massive new opportunities are opening up for building roads, bridges and other infrastructure facilities for UK businesses in India, UK-India Business Council chairperson Patricia Hewitt said.

Did US rebuff Canada linking India to Nijjar killing? WH says...

Did US rebuff Canada linking India to Nijjar killing? WH says...

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

The spokesperson for the White House National Security Council said they are "coordinating and consulting" with Canada and also "engaging" with the Indian government.

Top tips to improve your English skills

Top tips to improve your English skills

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Trying to learn the language by the book is one of the biggest blunders in English communication. Instead, we must try and understand the language better through regular reading, writing and speaking, says Sarah Deverall, Director of Exams and Customer Services, South Asia, British Council.

Applications invited for 60 Jubilee Scholarships

Applications invited for 60 Jubilee Scholarships

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

British Council and UK government have announced up to 60 Jubilee Scholarships that are aimed at fresh graduates or young professionals with excellent academic record.

English seaside village remembers Indian soldiers' sacrifice in WWI

English seaside village remembers Indian soldiers' sacrifice in WWI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

A seaside village in southern England commemorated the contributions and sacrifice of Indian soldiers who fought in World War I, known as the Great War, at a memorial created in honour of the army hospitals that cared for the wounded at the time.

Shocking! F1 drivers face $1m fines

Shocking! F1 drivers face $1m fines

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

Formula One drivers expressed shock after the sport's governing body quadrupled the amount stewards can fine them to a maximum of one million euros ($1.06 million).

Decoding India's Dress Code

Decoding India's Dress Code

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

...Is a cultural swaraj under way, wonders Ajit Balakrishnan.

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

British-Indian professor knighted in New Year's honours

Rediff.com31 Dec 2016

Balasubramanian, 50, Herchel Smith Professor of Medicinal Chemistry at Cambridge University, has been recognised for his work as a co-inventor of Next Generation DNA sequencing, described as the most transformational advance in biology and medicine for decades.

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.

Have a great business idea?

Have a great business idea?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2006

The British Council invites applications for its Creative Future programme.

Passionate about filmmaking?

Passionate about filmmaking?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2005

Vatavaran 2005, India's premier environment and wildlife film festival, invites applications from Indian Environment Filmmakers for the UK-CMS Environmental Film Fellowships.

British award for Asian Paints plant

British award for Asian Paints plant

Rediff.com27 Nov 2003

How good is your English?

How good is your English?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

The British Council invites registrations for the Cambridge Key English Test and Preliminary English Test.

Blasts rock Afghan capital on independence day

Blasts rock Afghan capital on independence day

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Friday is a national holiday in Afghanistan, marking the country's independence from Great Britain in 1919.

11 scholarship options for the UK

11 scholarship options for the UK

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Islamic law is BEST, believe 40 pc of Pakistan's youth

Islamic law is BEST, believe 40 pc of Pakistan's youth

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Ahead of crucial elections which will mark the first democratic transition in Pakistan's history, more than 90 per cent of the youth believe the country is heading in the wrong direction, while nearly 40 per cent think Shariah or Islamic law would be the best political system, a survey said.

Kabul not an easy target for Taliban any more?

Kabul not an easy target for Taliban any more?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

The 19 August attack on the British Council compound in Kabul had the necessary SIR elements -- Surprise, Intricacy and Retribution.

Standing tall: Charles Correa's ICONIC buildings

Standing tall: Charles Correa's ICONIC buildings

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

India's greatest contemporary architects Charles Correa died on Tuesday night at the age of 84. He was best known for his "open-to-sky" designs, which were reflected in some of his famous projects. Rediff.com takes a look at some popular buildings that got the Correa touch.

Saddam to stand trial in Iraq: Council member

Saddam to stand trial in Iraq: Council member

Rediff.com18 Dec 2003

Abdul Aziz al-Hakim on Wednesday said international monitors could observe the proceedings.

Delhi's administrative set-up may get streamlined; black day, cries AAP

Delhi's administrative set-up may get streamlined; black day, cries AAP

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah introduced the bill in the Upper House of Parliament. He said the proposed legislation is aimed at providing effective and corruption-free governance in the national capital.

Calligraphy/ Warli workshop for kids

Calligraphy/ Warli workshop for kids

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

British Council is conducting a Calligraphy and Warli Workshop in Pune.

King Charles III proclaimed Britain's new monarch in historic ceremony

King Charles III proclaimed Britain's new monarch in historic ceremony

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

"God save the King" were the words with which those gathered reaffirmed the proclamation made by the clerk of the council.

North-South Divide: Myth Or Reality?

North-South Divide: Myth Or Reality?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

For the BJP, Telangana is a sunrise state in the South, while Karnataka is a southern success despite the ups and downs.

Tracing the journey of auto industry pioneer Keshub Mahindra

Tracing the journey of auto industry pioneer Keshub Mahindra

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

Mahindra & Mahindra chairman emeritus Keshub Mahindra passed away this morning in Mumbai due to old age. Mahindra, 99, breathed his last this morning at home peacefully, said a person close to the family. After joining the company in 1947, he became the chairman in 1963.

For first time UK puts support for India in UNSC in policy document

For first time UK puts support for India in UNSC in policy document

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The UK government made its first major commitment to support UN Security Council reforms and India's permanent membership within it as part of a refreshed defence and foreign policy review tabled in Parliament on Monday.

Pre-departure briefing for studying in the UK

Pre-departure briefing for studying in the UK

Rediff.com17 Jul 2006

The British Council invites students who have received an offer of admission from UK institutions for a pre-departure briefing that will include all the information required to prepare for student life in the UK.

Third arrest by British police in Pakistan spot-fixing probe

Third arrest by British police in Pakistan spot-fixing probe

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

A third man has been arrested in relation to an ongoing investigation into possible corruption in Pakistani cricket, Britain's National Crime Agency (NCA) said.

Indian-Canadian teen attends intl environment meet

Indian-Canadian teen attends intl environment meet

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Roopa Suppiah, a student at Queen's University, Ontario, was chosen by the British Council to attend an environmental forum in Shanghai, September 1 to 7.

Music entrepreneur? Win Rs 6 lakhs!

Music entrepreneur? Win Rs 6 lakhs!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2007

British Council invites applications for the International Young Music Entrepreneur of the Year 2007 award.

Achanak: Bhangra time in Turkey

Achanak: Bhangra time in Turkey

Rediff.com13 Feb 2004

Scottish International Scholarships

Scottish International Scholarships

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

The Scottish Executive invites applications for the Scottish International Scholarship Programme.

'IELTS still required for UK study'

'IELTS still required for UK study'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

British Council IELTS chief in India Kevin McLaven maintains that the test is still a true measure of a student's English proficiency.

6 things a student must know before going to UK

6 things a student must know before going to UK

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Travelling to the UK to study for the first time? We take you through a quick orientation process on what you must know about your first foreign trip.