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Modiji hell-bent on destroying Delhi, says Kejriwal livid over transfers

Modiji hell-bent on destroying Delhi, says Kejriwal livid over transfers

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

LG Jung transferred of several senior officials engaged in flagship projects of the government, prompting Kejriwal to accuse the PM of being "hell bent" to "destroy" Delhi.

'Both India and China must help Nepal, more so India'

'Both India and China must help Nepal, more so India'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Siddhartha Kaul, president of SOS Children's Villages International that has been involved in earthquake relief work in Nepal, speaks to Rashme Sehgal.

SP's poll promises: Muslim quota, upper caste commission, more

SP's poll promises: Muslim quota, upper caste commission, more

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

Seeking to woo Muslims as well as upper castes, the Samajwadi Party on Wednesday promised quota in police and other government jobs for minority community, release of "innocent" youths jailed on terror charges and constitution of an upper caste commission in its manifesto brimming with sops.

'I don't do films that just want to make money'

'I don't do films that just want to make money'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Nithya Menen's fiery interview.

'How can any human being be alive and not be an activist?'

'How can any human being be alive and not be an activist?'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

To be alive is to be an artist, legendary Carnatic singer T M Krishna tells the Tata LitFest in Mumbai.

The Dream Evangelist

The Dream Evangelist

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

'President Kalam pitched his dreams high. He will be best remembered for that feat.'

10 crucial skills Indian students should learn

10 crucial skills Indian students should learn

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Empathy, creativity, and ability to deal with failure are just some the skills that will prepare students for the future, says Ajinkya Potdar.

CBSE Class 12: Are govt schools outdoing private ones?

CBSE Class 12: Are govt schools outdoing private ones?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2018

The pass percentage of government school students of Class XII was 90.68 per cent, while 88.35 per cent students from private schools cleared the exams.

This ex-investment banker is changing rural lives

This ex-investment banker is changing rural lives

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

Gaurav Mehta, one of 100 'Young Global Leaders', is tapping entrepreneurs inside rural Indians.

'Many times we miss the cancer symptoms'

'Many times we miss the cancer symptoms'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

'Live a healthy lifestyle. Like what our parents taught us. Like our parents' parents taught them.' 'We become obese. In obesity the chance of cancer increases.' 'Any new symptom? Please talk to your doctor. Some screening test might need to be done.'

SC refuses to ban Diwali firecrackers

SC refuses to ban Diwali firecrackers

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

The Supreme Court on Wednesday refused to expand the eight-hour night-time ban period on bursting of crackers and voiced unhappiness over the government's failure to run a campaign to create public awareness during Diwali time on the ill-effects of fireworks.

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Is it just the glamour?

From the 'war room' of the fight against COVID-19

From the 'war room' of the fight against COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

How a swanky Mumbai cultural venue was transformed into a contact-less facility to combat coronavirus.

Changes the World will see soon

Changes the World will see soon

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

'If a student can't get to school, the school will get to you. Even people with low reading abilities can be taught via videos.' 'Companies and students will be linked to their universities from the beginning and not towards the end of their course.' 'Digitalisation in education will be of enormous impact. Higher education must be closely linked to the demands on the future workforce.'

Changes the World will see soon

Changes the World will see soon

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

'If a student can't get to school, the school will get to you. Even people with low reading abilities can be taught via videos.' 'Companies and students will be linked to their universities from the beginning and not towards the end of their course.' 'Digitalisation in education will be of enormous impact. Higher education must be closely linked to the demands on the future workforce.'

Why is China pursuing Hybrid War against India

Why is China pursuing Hybrid War against India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The entire gamut of China's activities is aimed at keeping India on tenterhooks, cause fatigue to its troops and keeping its security system unstable, so that it cannot play a meaningful role in international geopolitics as an effective partner of the US and Japan, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

What makes India the third largest global site for Artificial Intelligence companies?

What makes India the third largest global site for Artificial Intelligence companies?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

Experts believe adoption of AI in developing countries will be much faster than in developed nations, as the magnitude of change it will bring will be far larger.

Modi compares Arunachal to Switzerland, slams China

Modi compares Arunachal to Switzerland, slams China

Rediff.com22 Feb 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday denounced China's 'expansionist attitude' over the neighbour's claim on Arunachal Pradesh and said that the security of the border state, surrounded by foreign countries on three sides, should be of prime concern to the central government.

With coronavirus fight, can India set an example?

With coronavirus fight, can India set an example?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

India lacks China's culture of collective discipline, so what will provide the glue for people to cooperate rather than follow their raw survival instincts? asks Ravi Bhoothalingam.

'India needs out-of-the-box thinkers'

'India needs out-of-the-box thinkers'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

'Every educational institution should have incubating centres so that students will get exposed to entrepreneurship early.'

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'We'll certainly have Hollywood productions, so why wouldn't we have Bollywood?'

This 24-yr old is empowering rural Bihar and how!

This 24-yr old is empowering rural Bihar and how!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

This 24-yr old is empowering rural Bihar and how!

An interview students MUST read

An interview students MUST read

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

'Adaptability is what is needed right now and students have to continuously learn the new tools to remain relevant in the career they choose.'

Meet Sachin Tendulkar's English mother-in-law

Meet Sachin Tendulkar's English mother-in-law

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Annabel Mehta, Sachin Tendulkar's mother-in-law, has dedicated her life to working with the Beautiful People of the other half of Mumbai without whom the city would neither exist nor thrive. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel met the amazing lady who was awarded the Member of the Order of the British Empire for her service to underprivileged communities.

Modi to visit J&K on Saturday, will launch several projects

Modi to visit J&K on Saturday, will launch several projects

Rediff.com18 May 2018

PM to launch works on Zojila tunnel, other infrastructure projects.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

TCS hits the jackpot with digital training

TCS hits the jackpot with digital training

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

Indian software firms have been retraining their workforce in emerging technology areas, also helping them get certified

Very tough times lie ahead for next govt

Very tough times lie ahead for next govt

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

'The new government will have to contend with slowing economic growth, weak private investment, anaemic exports and vulnerable external imbalances, a stressed financial system, mounting fiscal pressures (including high government debt-to-GDP ratios) and an exceptionally bad employment situation,' says Shankar Acharya, former chief economic adviser to the Government of India.

The Truth and Myth of Indira Gandhi

The Truth and Myth of Indira Gandhi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2017

'It has even been suggested that Modi and Amit Shah, however grudgingly, harbour admiration for her controlling streak and steely resilience,' says Sunil Sethi.

Modi is following the Gujarat model of governance

Modi is following the Gujarat model of governance

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

'He selects certain portfolios that he has personal interest in, and he does not give them to a senior leader. The responsibility is given to a junior minister who then directly reports to Modi or to the small team of bureaucrats working with Modi.' 'I noticed this first in Gujarat where Modi worked mainly with two ministers, Saurabh Patel and Amit Shah,' says Aakar Patel.

They still won't say the 'C' word

They still won't say the 'C' word

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

Donald Trump denied it. Hillary Clinton avoided saying it. But the Climate Change crisis is frighteningly real, says Sunita Narain.

Scientists hail ISRO for detecting Chandrayaan-2 glitch in time

Scientists hail ISRO for detecting Chandrayaan-2 glitch in time

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Scientists also expressed the hope that any technical problem will be sorted out by ISRO, and the mission will be launched successfully.

Why the world books a holiday in Bhutan

Why the world books a holiday in Bhutan

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Claude Arpi, who spent 10 days in the Land of the Dragon, tells us how Bhutan is different from the rest of the world.

Bhutan, where GNH is more important than GDP

Bhutan, where GNH is more important than GDP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Claude Arpi, who spent 10 days in the Land of the Dragon, tells us how Bhutan is different from the rest of the world.

Has Change really come to Bihar?

Has Change really come to Bihar?

Rediff.com24 May 2013

What is Change really like in Bihar? Once seen as India's basket-case, what is its turnaround story like? Archana Masih reports from India's other most talked about state.

Let Gandhi enter your heart

Let Gandhi enter your heart

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

'Gandhi turned his life into a counter-intuitive experiment in old ideas like non-violence and swadeshi.' 'He offered numerous universal ideas that talk to the human condition.' 'His ability to take risks was outstanding,' says Sopan Joshi, explaining why the Mahatma's ideas are as relevant as ever.

Meet Radha Kapoor, the creative entrepreneur

Meet Radha Kapoor, the creative entrepreneur

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

With Awfis, a quirky co-working venture, and other offbeat ideas, Radha Kapoor, the daughter of the Yes Bank CEO, is taking the creative route to entrepreneurship.

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

How to Fight Slowdown: Demand Revival Is Key

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

'The current crisis is one of incomes, driven by poor job growth, agrarian distress and poor investment sentiment,' notes Harsh Pati Singhania, director, JK Organisation.

Paris and after: India in the world

Paris and after: India in the world

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

The omission of historical responsibilities, implying the build-up in the atmosphere of 165 years of greenhouse gas emissions from industrialised countries, is a body blow to the notion of climate justice, sums up Darryl D'Monte, reporting exclusively for Rediff.com from COP21.

What it takes to be a student in Kashmir

What it takes to be a student in Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The ongoing violence in the valley is driving students to excel, but it is also making them angry, discovers Ritwik Sharma.