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NASA, ISRO to send joint space missions

NASA, ISRO to send joint space missions

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

"On space, we will be able to announce that India is signing the Artemis Accords, which advance a common vision for space exploration for the benefit of all humankind," a senior administration official said hours before the meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden in the Oval Office.

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

More and more women are making their presence felt in jobs related to sciences, technology, and engineering across organisations.

Modi govt's latest brainwave: A 'new financial year'

Modi govt's latest brainwave: A 'new financial year'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

A panel will examine the merits and demerits of various dates for the commencement of the financial year.

Nilekani donates Rs 315 cr to alma mater IIT-Bombay

Nilekani donates Rs 315 cr to alma mater IIT-Bombay

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Nandan Nilekani, co-founder and chairman of Infosys and the founding chairman of UIDAI, has donated Rs 315 crore to the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay.

Piramal Enterprises to stop early-stage research

Piramal Enterprises to stop early-stage research

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

To focus on molecules at advanced stage of development; move to impact 200 scientists.

No harm in deciding monetary policy in consultation with govt

No harm in deciding monetary policy in consultation with govt

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Former Reserve Bank Governors do not seen any harm in central bank consulting the government before firming up monetary policy initiatives saying such an step would not amount to infringement on its independence.

Reserve Bank appoints 3 new EDs

Reserve Bank appoints 3 new EDs

Rediff.com26 Apr 2014

The central bank has nine executive directors, and one of them -- S Karuppasamy -- retired recently. R Gandhi, who was executive director, has now been promoted to the post of deputy governor.

RBI wants 'prominent' banker to be deputy governor

RBI wants 'prominent' banker to be deputy governor

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

A rule change may make Nachiket Mor, among others, eligible to replace Chakrabarty.

What Deals Will Be Signed On Macron's Visit?

What Deals Will Be Signed On Macron's Visit?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Officials hint the visit could finally see a formal defence industrial road map being adopted by both nations.

WEF creates task force with Rajan to study global financial system

WEF creates task force with Rajan to study global financial system

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The task force will look at emerging markets, technology, regulatory and monetary policies, loss of trust in financial services, and financial inclusion.

Who Can Dethrone The US Dollar?

Who Can Dethrone The US Dollar?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

Policymakers should aspire to restore the pre-Independence environment where the rupee was trusted and used all over South Asia, in Southeast Asia, in West Asia, and in East Africa, suggests Ajay Shah.

IIT Madras raises Rs 231 cr in funding from alumni, firms, donors in FY23

IIT Madras raises Rs 231 cr in funding from alumni, firms, donors in FY23

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) said on Monday that it had raised the highest-ever corpus of annual funds for the institution, garnering Rs 231 crore from alumni, industry and individual donors for 2022-23 (FY23). Its funding increased 76 per cent year-on-year (YoY) compared to Rs 131 crore in FY22, according to data shared by the institute. The number of donors contributing more than Rs 1 crore increased 64 per cent YoY.

10 Tips To Have A Baby After 35

10 Tips To Have A Baby After 35

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

If you are considering pregnancy, it is advisable to meet with a healthcare provider to discuss your overall health, any pre-existing conditions, and any steps you can take to optimise your health before conceiving, advises Dr Kiran Coelho.

How To Invest In Gold, Silver?

How To Invest In Gold, Silver?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

Commodity investments can help you diversify your portfolio in asset classes other than equity and debt, says Dwaipayan Bose.

Will 2023 Be A Repeat Of 2015?

Will 2023 Be A Repeat Of 2015?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

States have been told to prepare in advance to counter any impact of an adverse southwest monsoon.

Govt seals deal for 30cr vaccines from Hyderabad firm

Govt seals deal for 30cr vaccines from Hyderabad firm

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The COVID-19 vaccine of Biological-E is currently undergoing phase-3 clinical trial after showing promising results in phase 1 and 2 trials.

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking. For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.'

Naga peace solution finds no mention in BJP's state manifesto

Naga peace solution finds no mention in BJP's state manifesto

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its manifesto for the upcoming Nagaland assembly elections, promising a special package for the eastern part of the state and establishment of a board for the holistic development of the region if the party returns to power for the second time in a row.

Low-coal stock may push India to another power crisis in July-Aug: Report

Low-coal stock may push India to another power crisis in July-Aug: Report

Rediff.com29 May 2022

The current coal stock stands at 13.5 million tonnes at pithead power stations and 20.7 MT cumulatively at all power plants across the country.

Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal to focus more on long-term strategy

Ola CEO Bhavish Aggarwal to focus more on long-term strategy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Ola founder and chief executive officer (CEO) Bhavish Aggarwal will step back from day-to-day operations to focus more on engineering functions, team building, and products, apart from focusing on long-term strategic projects, such as two-wheelers, cars, and innovations in quick commerce and international expansion. "I'll be spending more time with all engineering functions, team building, and on products," said Aggarwal in an internal note, adding, "I'll also be increasing my focus on our longer-term strategic projects, including new two-wheeler products, our car project, innovations in quick commerce, electrifying ride-hailing, our cell research and development (R&D), international expansion, building our Pune technology (tech) centre, and Futurefoundry UK." To drive scale, speed, and quality, Aggarwal said he is expanding Ola Group's chief financial officer (CFO) G R Arun Kumar's role to help him steer 'day-to-day operations' across the group.

Sensex ends 280 points higher on bank stocks' rally

Sensex ends 280 points higher on bank stocks' rally

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

UltraTech Cement was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, rising 3.06 per cent, followed by IndusInd Bank, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Titan, Axis Bank, SBI and Reliance Industries. NSE Nifty advanced 78.35 pointsto close at 14,814.75.

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.

'Cyber attacks meant to smear India's reputation'

'Cyber attacks meant to smear India's reputation'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

'The hackers' objectives were centred around smearing India's reputation, causing productivity loss, creating operational damage and seeking financial gains.'

Can Modi Change India's Freebie Culture?

Can Modi Change India's Freebie Culture?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Blame the voter, who invariably chooses the promise of hand-outs today in preference to a vague promise of, say, better schools tomorrow. Getting the Supreme Court to issue an edict, or Parliament to pass a law, is no solution, observes T N Ninan.

Will new fiscal year be from January to December?

Will new fiscal year be from January to December?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

A new committee chaired by former Chief Economic Advisor Shankar Acharya will examine the feasibility of having a 'new financial year' to coincide with the calendar year.

Infosys to create 250 new technology jobs in Ireland

Infosys to create 250 new technology jobs in Ireland

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

The project is supported by the Department of Jobs through IDA Ireland.

What 'Hike' In Defence Budget Doesn't Reveal

What 'Hike' In Defence Budget Doesn't Reveal

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

Even as Chinese troops continue squatting on territory that we claim as our own -- this was the lowest allocation for defence in percentage terms since the 1950s, reveals Ajai Shukla.

Producing vaccines is not like making 2 minutes noodles

Producing vaccines is not like making 2 minutes noodles

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'Even if Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech were successful in ramping up production overnight, what happens to the capacity after the demand from India is met?' asks Sanjeev Nayyar.

Meet Asha, the robotic nurse

Meet Asha, the robotic nurse

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

'Imagine taking care of a patient who is infected with Covid. A human nurse is unable to do that due to fear of infection. The robot can do that task, while it is controlled or supervised by the human nurse. So the robot becomes an extension of the nurse.'

What's the fair value for the rupee?

What's the fair value for the rupee?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'Global investors expect the rupee to be more vulnerable in the downturns in the future than ever before,' notes Apoorva Javadekar.

Sensex races past 36k-mark as earnings take centre stage

Sensex races past 36k-mark as earnings take centre stage

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

The Sensex and Nifty remained above their key levels of 36,000 and 10,900 throughout the session, indicating strong investor optimism after a prolonged spell of caution.

Budget 2019: How Sitharaman plans to change the face of Indian education

Budget 2019: How Sitharaman plans to change the face of Indian education

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Sitharaman said the government will bring in a new national education policy to transform India's higher education system into one of the best in the world.

Budget: Rs 400 cr for building world-class institutes

Budget: Rs 400 cr for building world-class institutes

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

In the last budget, then finance minister Arun Jaitley had allocated Rs 85,010 crore for the education sector which was later revised to Rs 83,625.86 crore.

10 skills that really matter in the new normal

10 skills that really matter in the new normal

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Tech-driven skills will be in demand in the post pandemic era, alerts Sonya Hooja, COO and co-founder, Imarticus Learning.

Nations must ensure cryptocurrency does not end in wrong hands: PM

Nations must ensure cryptocurrency does not end in wrong hands: PM

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Modi cautioning that cryptocurrency can spoil the youth.

New date for Budget only after Acharya panel inputs

New date for Budget only after Acharya panel inputs

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

February 6 or 8 likely options; development will be the main theme

US Treasury's David Malpass bags World Bank's top job

US Treasury's David Malpass bags World Bank's top job

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

The World Bank's executive board unanimously selected 63-year-old Malpass, who is currently Under Secretary of Treasury for International Affairs, as the bank's 13th President for a five-year term beginning April 9.

Bank accounts? Only 48% of Indians have access

Bank accounts? Only 48% of Indians have access

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

According to a nation-wide survey on financial behaviour, India has the highest account dormancy rate even more than countries like Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Nigeria, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh.

Biological E plans to make 1.5 billion Corbevax jabs in 2021

Biological E plans to make 1.5 billion Corbevax jabs in 2021

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

By 2022, there is a plan to make an mRNA-technology vaccine, for which it has tied up with Canadian firm Providence Therapeutics.

IL&FS fallout: Lessons for the rating agencies

IL&FS fallout: Lessons for the rating agencies

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Perhaps the way forward could be the introduction of uniform rating standards - on the lines of accounting standards for the accounting profession - with a separate regulating authority for enforcing those standards, says Sudipto Dey.