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World Athletics PIX: Rojas claims triple jump title; Jackson wins 200m

World Athletics PIX: Rojas claims triple jump title; Jackson wins 200m

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

Yulimar Rojas of Venezuela soared to her fourth consecutive world triple jump title on Friday.

FIFA WC: Twice bitten France to keep Danes at bay

FIFA WC: Twice bitten France to keep Danes at bay

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

France started the Qatar tournament in style with a 4-1 win against Australia, but Denmark will be a sterner test at the 974 Stadium.

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Is Nehru Responsible For Indian Muslims' Plight?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Pratinav Anil is able to foresee some agency and assertion on the part of India's Muslims. His hope emanates from the citizenship rights movement of Muslims in 2019-2020, notes Mohammad Sajjad.

The Holy Waterfalls and the Great Guru

The Holy Waterfalls and the Great Guru

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

It is on the exact spot where the Guru is said to have created 108 waterfalls, that the Yangtse clash took place between the Indian Army and the Chinese PLA on the night of December 9, 2022. As it had done in Ladakh in May 2020, the PLA tried to change the unmarked LAC in the Yangtse sector in Arunachal Pradesh. It was the most serious border incident since the Galwan Valley clash in June 2020, notes Claude Arpi.

iGate sets up testing centre in Bangalore

iGate sets up testing centre in Bangalore

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

iGate Global Solutions adds momentum to its testing practices by setting up an independent verification and validation (IV & V) centre of excellence at its software development facility in Bangalore.

Satyam opens development centre in Detroit

Satyam opens development centre in Detroit

Rediff.com3 Feb 2006

Satyam Computer Services Ltd is launching an automotive development centre in Detroit to consolidate its base in the automotive industry.

SC refuses to bar Mirzapur S3, says pre-screening not possible

SC refuses to bar Mirzapur S3, says pre-screening not possible

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Observing that it always felt pre-censorship was impermissible, the Supreme Court on Thursday wondered how there can be a pre-screening committee for web series, films or other programmes which are directly released on online platforms.

3Com's R&D centre in Hyderabad

3Com's R&D centre in Hyderabad

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

The US-based 3Com Corporation on Tuesday opened its India Research and development Centre, (IDC), in Hyderabad through a strategic partnership with Mars Telecom.

Despite high valuations, analysts put a 'buy' on Siemens

Despite high valuations, analysts put a 'buy' on Siemens

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Things are looking up for engineering firms and Siemens is likely to be one of the leading beneficiaries. Apart from the generic revival in activity, which is expected to continue through the 2023-24 financial year (FY24), the Budget has a strong infrastructure thrust, which works in Siemens' favour. The company reported a standalone Ebitda (earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation) of Rs 550 crore (up 66 per cent year-on-year or YoY) in Q1FY23 (Siemens follows the October-September accounting year).

Amit Shah talks to rival Kuki, Meitei leaders for restoring peace

Amit Shah talks to rival Kuki, Meitei leaders for restoring peace

Rediff.com31 May 2023

He also held another meeting with a delegation of civil society organisations as part of his outreach and they expressed their commitment to peace and assured that they would work for restoring normalcy in Manipur.

This 'Super Sniffer' squad to protect India's cheetahs

This 'Super Sniffer' squad to protect India's cheetahs

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

During the training, the dogs will be trained to detect tiger and leopard skins, bones, elephant tusks and other body parts, bear bile, Red Sanders, and several other illegal wildlife products.

RBI for 100% self-sufficiency in banknote manufacturing

RBI for 100% self-sufficiency in banknote manufacturing

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das on Monday stressed on achieving 100 per cent self-sufficiency in banknote manufacturing in the near future. He was speaking after dedicating Varnika, the ink manufacturing unit of Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Private Limited (BRBNMPL), to the nation in Mysuru. BRBNMPL, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the RBI, has set up Varnika with an annual ink manufacturing capacity of 1,500 MT to enhance the security of banknotes.

'If students can learn asking ChatGPT...'

'If students can learn asking ChatGPT...'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'What can a teacher do that ChatGPT cannot?'

Priority for Agniveers in BJP security jobs, says gen-sec, draws flak

Priority for Agniveers in BJP security jobs, says gen-sec, draws flak

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The Madhya Pradesh Congress demanded an apology from the BJP for "insulting" the defence forces.

In Gujarat, BJP promises anti-radicalisation cell, Uniform Civil Code implementation

In Gujarat, BJP promises anti-radicalisation cell, Uniform Civil Code implementation

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

It also assured that the amount of medical insurance coverage under the Ayushman Bharat scheme would be doubled from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 10 lakh.

Pratik Gandhi To Play Mahatma Gandhi

Pratik Gandhi To Play Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Gandhi Before India and Gandhi -- The Years That Changed The World, historian Ramachandra Guha's acclaimed books on the Mahatma, are headed for the OTT universe.

Why Virat Kohli is India's most-fittest cricketer

Why Virat Kohli is India's most-fittest cricketer

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Kohli maintains highest fitness standards while 23 of his colleagues checked-in at NCA for rehab in 2021-22 season

'CUET is a very good initiative'

'CUET is a very good initiative'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'One of the advantages is that students need not take many entrance examinations.'

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

European soccer: Real Madrid rally; Big win for Mourinho's Roma

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

IMAGES from the soccer matches played across European leagues over the weekend.

We have differences, but...: Rijiju on judiciary vs govt

We have differences, but...: Rijiju on judiciary vs govt

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

The Centre would support the Indian judiciary to be independent, Rijiju said.

Stalin-Kejriwal launch TN school scheme based on Delhi model

Stalin-Kejriwal launch TN school scheme based on Delhi model

Rediff.com5 Sep 2022

If state and central governments came together, Kejriwal said that within 5 years, all government schools in the country could provide best education to students.

Justice B V Nagarathna: A Judge To Watch Out For

Justice B V Nagarathna: A Judge To Watch Out For

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

'Justice B V Nagarathna has excellent human qualities and is a stickler for the law.'

'I was sexually assaulted in Class 7'

'I was sexually assaulted in Class 7'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

'Sex is such a healthy thing that your first encounter with it should be good, otherwise it scars you for life, it disturbs you for life.'

Sun Micro, Wipro set up Java centre

Sun Micro, Wipro set up Java centre

Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

Sun Microsystems India and Wipro Technologies on Thursday announced the setting up of the first-ever Sun Centre of Excellence for Java enterprise system in India.

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

King Charles III, Britain's new monarch who ascended to the throne on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, has a strong connection with India and its age-old traditions of Yoga and Ayurveda.

How Hakki Pikkis Inspired Operation Kaveri

How Hakki Pikkis Inspired Operation Kaveri

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Hakki Pikkis are a semi-nomadic tribe, traditionally of bird catchers and hunters, from Karnataka. Their knowledge of the forest and traditional medicine is extensive and is prized by the Sudanese community.

Bengal cabinet okays replacing governor with CM as chancellor of varsities

Bengal cabinet okays replacing governor with CM as chancellor of varsities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The cabinet also agreed to the proposal to remove the governor from the post of the 'visitor' of private universities and give it to the state's education minister instead.

King Charles III: The monarch who has a great love for India

King Charles III: The monarch who has a great love for India

Rediff.com6 May 2023

He last visited India in November 2019 and also celebrated his 71st birthday with schoolchildren in Mumbai and earlier this week he told British Indian peer Lord Karan Bilimoria at a pre-Coronation reception that he looks forward to making a State Visit to India soon.

Why India Inc is moving to Dubai in droves

Why India Inc is moving to Dubai in droves

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambani might have made news for purchasing the most expensive beach-side villa in Dubai recently, but he is not the only Indian eyeing the city for investment. Since Dubai allowed foreign investors full ownership in specific sectors in June 2021, a horde of Indian companies have moved or expanded into the desert city. The list even includes a kindergarten, an elementary and middle school, and a hotel that has sought 100 per cent ownership.

Why There's A Slump In IT Hiring

Why There's A Slump In IT Hiring

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'These companies hired in high numbers last year and are balancing that out this year by recruiting fewer freshers.'

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Kailash Gehlot presents Delhi budget, remembers Sisodia

Kailash Gehlot presents Delhi budget, remembers Sisodia

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

The Delhi government's budget size for 2022-23 was Rs 75,800 crore and Rs 69,000 crore in the preceding year.

BCCI mulling awarding Test matches to smaller centres

BCCI mulling awarding Test matches to smaller centres

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Admitting that drawing spectators to the ground to watch Test matches in recent times has become a 'great challenge', Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur on Thursday said the Board is open to the idea of hosting five-day games at stadiums in smaller cities.

Biological E's Corbevax cleared as Covid booster dose

Biological E's Corbevax cleared as Covid booster dose

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

BE's Corbevax is the first such vaccine in India to be approved as a heterologous COVID-19 booster in the country.

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

'Khalistanis are a microscopic minority in Punjab'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'The Khalistanis get bulk of the money from abroad.' 'Where did Amritpal's Mercedes come from, which costs well over Rs 60 lakhs?' 'Where does his fleet of vehicles come from?' 'Local Punjabis can certainly not contribute this kind of money.'

Arun Goel's appointment file travelled at 'lightning speed', says SC

Arun Goel's appointment file travelled at 'lightning speed', says SC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

The top court reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas seeking a collegium-like system for the appointment of ECs and the Chief Election Commissioner and asked the parties to file written submission in five days.

Oracle India, HP set up e-governance centre

Oracle India, HP set up e-governance centre

Rediff.com10 Feb 2003

Oracle India and Hewlett Packard India would jointly set up a e-governance Centre of Excellence in Gurgaon to support and provide a platform for e-governance applications in the country.

'May God take special care of an exceptional human being!'

'May God take special care of an exceptional human being!'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Three mentees pay homage to Sherna Gandhy, the legendary journalist and editor who passed into the ages on April 28 after a long battle with cancer.