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Bihar poll: Jolt to Grand Alliance as RLSP forms new front

Bihar poll: Jolt to Grand Alliance as RLSP forms new front

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

While the assembly elections are being seen as largely a contest between the NDA and the Grand Alliance, the state has been witness to mushrooming of "morchas" (fronts) which may queer the pitch for the lead players in a tight contest.

North Korea begins dismantling missile launch facility: Report

North Korea begins dismantling missile launch facility: Report

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

If the analysis of the satellite imagery is accurate, North Korea may be taking a small but significant step toward the disarmament.

Be Prepared for Taliban Terror

Be Prepared for Taliban Terror

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Pakistan would want to take full advantage of the situation to direct Taliban trained terrorists into the Kashmir Valley, alert Lieutenant General Ashok Joshi (retd) and Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Doctor, 41, dies of the disease he was researching

Doctor, 41, dies of the disease he was researching

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

'Two years ago, had I been given even a tiny hint that my genes were tipping the scale for the development of a disease that would lock me into my body, unable to move or breath normally on my own, I would have been sad, and probably mad.' 'So now I'm running as fast as I can -- from my wheelchair.' P Rajendran on the amazing but brief life of Rahul Desikan, medical pioneer.

Interview with Prof. Nirvikar Singh

Interview with Prof. Nirvikar Singh

Rediff.com9 Dec 2009

Prof Nirvikar Singh discusses rediscovering India, the country's progress so far and the global economy in general in his interview with rediff.com.

China launches first Mars mission

China launches first Mars mission

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The Chinese Mars probe named Tianwen 1, or Quest for Heavenly Truth 1, will fulfil three scientific objectives: orbiting the red planet for comprehensive observation, landing on Martian soil and sending a rover to roam the landing site.

Odisha: 40 students ill after eating mid-day meal in school

Odisha: 40 students ill after eating mid-day meal in school

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

At least 40 students of government-run Udayabata Upper Primary school at a village in Odisha fell ill after allegedly eating a mid-day meal here, officials said.

10 tips to keep your PARENTS SAFE

10 tips to keep your PARENTS SAFE

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

>While it is natural to feel worried about elderly parents, it would be wiser to be well prepared so you can handle situations in a calm and efficient manner, says Dr Vijay Janagama, director, new initiatives, SuVitas Holistic Healthcare.

9 'rebel' NCP MLAs pledge loyalty to Sharad Pawar

9 'rebel' NCP MLAs pledge loyalty to Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com23 Nov 2019

These MLAs were present when BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP's Ajit Pawar were sworn in as chief minister and deputy chief minister at Raj Bhavan. Both the MLAs said they were with the Nationalist Congress Party and expressed solidarity with its president.

Charity drive: Federer inaugurates 81st pre-school in Malawi

Charity drive: Federer inaugurates 81st pre-school in Malawi

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

Federer's charity foundation had been working in Malawi since 2011 and has already opened 80 pre-schools across the country.

What Biden's Quad summit means for India

What Biden's Quad summit means for India

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

The US has been, historically, a sleeping partner in India-China relations. Today, any attempt by the Modi government to make a bilateral move to improve relations with Beijing could upset Biden's apple cart, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Zoho looks to compete with Microsoft, Google in India

Zoho looks to compete with Microsoft, Google in India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

In the US, Zoho gets close to 80 per cent of its revenue from small companies, while the remaining comes from large ones.

Microsoft opens Hyderabad campus

Microsoft opens Hyderabad campus

Rediff.com15 Nov 2004

Billed as the biggest development centre outside America, the global IT giant Microsoft inaugurated a new campus in Hyderabad.

'The highest rates of heart diseases are in India'

'The highest rates of heart diseases are in India'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2009

'Another factor of heart diseases is our eating habits. We South Asians say we are vegetarians. We forget that food may not always be healthy. We use a lot of saturated fat and everything else combined does make it a serious cocktail for heart diseases,' says cardiac surgeon Dr Arvind Koshal.

Hexaware Tech unveils European arm

Hexaware Tech unveils European arm

Rediff.com15 Jan 2004

Hexaware Technologies Ltd on Thursday said that it has opened a European development centre at Bad Homburg in Germany.

Watch out! Smelling food makes you fat

Watch out! Smelling food makes you fat

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

Researchers have found that the smell of food could play an important role in how the body processes calories.

'Highly unlikely US Open would be held without fans'

'Highly unlikely US Open would be held without fans'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

The organisers of the US Open said on Thursday a decision on whether to hold the Grand Slam this year amid the coronavirus outbreak will be made in June, and playing it without fans is on the table but highly unlikely. The US Open, which is scheduled to run from August 31 to September 13, is both the largest and loudest of the four Grand Slam events on the tennis calendar and United States Tennis Association (USTA) chief executive Mike Dowse does not anticipate that changing.

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'We cannot be naughty and expect the government to do good!' 'We have to behave ourselves and then we can expect the government to support us.' 'If we are able to protect ourselves well, then we should not be having deaths.' 'Unfortunately, people have gotten into this super scary event participation (mode) -- birthday parties, large gatherings.' 'Among the people who have attended those, 80 to 90 per cent of them have come down with COVID-19.'

Plaza plans 6 malls at Rs 3,000 crore

Plaza plans 6 malls at Rs 3,000 crore

Rediff.com10 Sep 2009

Plaza Centers India said it plans to invest Rs 3,000 crore over the next three years to set up six new malls in various cities, starting with Pune.

Prabhu unveils big initiatives to reform the Railways

Prabhu unveils big initiatives to reform the Railways

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Budget proposals have set four goals to transform Indian Railways.

Explosive devices sent to Obama, Clinton; CNN building evacuated

Explosive devices sent to Obama, Clinton; CNN building evacuated

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

White House condemns attempted attacks; New York Police Department increase patrols at other major newsrooms.

Ahead of hosting Modi, Facebook rebrands internet.org as Free Basics

Ahead of hosting Modi, Facebook rebrands internet.org as Free Basics

Rediff.com25 Sep 2015

This is a significant move by Facebook considering the backlash it had from various quarters in India following debates on net neutrality

Racist attacks 'cut me the deepest' as first lady: Michelle Obama

Racist attacks 'cut me the deepest' as first lady: Michelle Obama

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

"Knowing that after eight years of working really hard for this country, there are still people who won't see me for what I am because of my skin colour," she said.

Modi to speak at Stanford, visit Silicon Valley in September end

Modi to speak at Stanford, visit Silicon Valley in September end

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a high-level summit on sustainable development hosted by the United Nations on September 25 and will also travel to San Francisco during his United States visit, becoming the fourth Indian premier to visit America's West Coast.

Consulting Conclave in Delhi

Consulting Conclave in Delhi

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Consulting Conclave at Faculty of Management Studies, Delhi

China eyes Pune for smart city projects

China eyes Pune for smart city projects

Rediff.com26 Dec 2014

Enters joint venture with Pune-based Unique Delta Force Security

India has one of world's lowest Covid infection, death rate: Vardhan

India has one of world's lowest Covid infection, death rate: Vardhan

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

Vardhan emphasised on how the Indian traditional system of medicine has also contributed substantially in boosting the immunity of general population during COVID-19.

TIE ISB Connect '08 conference

TIE ISB Connect '08 conference

Rediff.com21 Oct 2008

TIE ISB Connect '08, organised by the TiE, Hyderabad Chapter and the Wadhwani Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (WCED), ISB, will be held this year on November 5-7 at the ISB Campus in Hyderabad.

Over $150 bn investments required for smart cities: Study

Over $150 bn investments required for smart cities: Study

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

Nearly $120 bn will come from private sector

'Legal system no longer an instrument of people'

'Legal system no longer an instrument of people'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

Legal educator N R Madhava Menon mentioned, "We require more democracy to solve our problems." The notorious backlog in the Indian system makes access to "timely justice hard." In more recent times, "Judicial activism is generating governance from the bench." Ultimately, in such a situation, there must be "accountability from the judiciary."

Internship offers up by 50% at IIT-Kharagpur

Internship offers up by 50% at IIT-Kharagpur

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Top global brands such as Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank, Microsoft, Facebook and Texas Instruments visited the campus.

Obese people more likely to get Alzheimer's as they age

Obese people more likely to get Alzheimer's as they age

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Obesity worsens the effects of ageing on brain function, says study.

Much-sought-after cancer vaccine on the anvil

Much-sought-after cancer vaccine on the anvil

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Researchers at the University of Georgia Cancer Center have developed a carbohydrate-based vaccine, that in mice has effectively produced a strong immune response to cancer cells.

IMF's Gita Gopinath on what Modi govt should do to revive India's economy

IMF's Gita Gopinath on what Modi govt should do to revive India's economy

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

With economic growth slowing to a six-year low, IMF Chief Economist Gita Gopinath says the government should undertake structural reforms such as bank clean-up and labour reforms to address the slowdown in domestic demand. She rooted for government policies focusing on managing a slowdown in domestic demand, and on boosting productivity growth and supporting employment creation in the medium term.

'Surveillance can't go down because the curve is going down'

'Surveillance can't go down because the curve is going down'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'Even after vaccines are given, precautions like using a mask and maintaining social distancing have to be taken.'

The swing factor in commodity markets

The swing factor in commodity markets

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Every one knows that International politics plays a key role in deciding the 'power centers' among nations and a few know that there exists a relationship between international politics and commodity markets that had existed from time immemorial.

'India can be IT research powerhouse'

'India can be IT research powerhouse'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2007

India is significant to Microsoft from both a market perspective as well as from a talent perspective, says Microsoft head honcho.

Special grant to madrasas to celebrate I-Day

Special grant to madrasas to celebrate I-Day

Rediff.com30 Dec 2007

These are the new government decisions outlined in the 11th Five Year Plan that was approved by the National Development Council recently. The Plan document, under the head 'Madarsas/Maktabs', says that "Every School and EGS/AIE center will receive a special grant to celebrate national festivals of Independence day and Republic Day. Hoisting of national flag at these institutions on these occasions is mandatory".

NRI elected to top US medical board

NRI elected to top US medical board

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

It's seen as a major appointment for international medical graduates.