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How Arjun Shah scored a perfect 340 in GRE

How Arjun Shah scored a perfect 340 in GRE

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

"I never expected it. It was too good to be true," says the 20 year-old.

He BLEW the whistle on Ranbaxy and got Rs 268 crore

He BLEW the whistle on Ranbaxy and got Rs 268 crore

Rediff.com15 May 2013

Dinesh Thakur says he waved the red flag only after Ranbaxy didn't respond to his concerns.

2 States: We endured a torrid 2-yr long distance relation

2 States: We endured a torrid 2-yr long distance relation

Rediff.com5 May 2014

Murali Venkatraman tells us how he met his Bengali wife Lalita.

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Here is an explainer on the functioning of the seven-year-old body.

Indian man pleads guilty to attacking White House in a bid to 'seize power'

Indian man pleads guilty to attacking White House in a bid to 'seize power'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

According to the plea agreement, Sai Varshith Kandula (20), of St Louis, Missouri, crashed a rented truck into the White House perimeter, and he was attempting to gain access to the White House to seize political power.

Nanyang Technological University Scholarships

Nanyang Technological University Scholarships

Rediff.com19 Feb 2009

NTU-Singapore invites applications for its Ph.D scholarships in research areas.

Exports in Feb up 4.5% to $25.8 bn

Exports in Feb up 4.5% to $25.8 bn

Rediff.com15 Mar 2018

Imports too rose by 10.4 per cent to $37.8 billion during the last month, leaving a trade deficit of $12 billion.

Top 10 universities in the world

Top 10 universities in the world

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

The QS World Rankings lists the best educational institutes in the world.

Meet Hyderabad-born Prem Watsa, the man who is buying BlackBerry

Meet Hyderabad-born Prem Watsa, the man who is buying BlackBerry

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Often called Canada's version of Warren Buffet, Watsa preaches a long view that suggests it may be too early to assess his decision to take on a leading 10 per cent stake in BlackBerry.

PIX: Rajinikanth, Big B, Chiranjeevi at Hyderabad wedding

PIX: Rajinikanth, Big B, Chiranjeevi at Hyderabad wedding

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

The groom's maternal grandad is T Subbirami Reddy, producer and politician.

4 Kerala PSUs part of India's first solar exploration mission Aditya-L1

4 Kerala PSUs part of India's first solar exploration mission Aditya-L1

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

As India's first solar exploration satellite reached space, four Kerala public sector undertakings, including Keltron, have reason to be delighted as they too have contributed to this achievement by the country. Various products indigenously developed and manufactured by the four PSUs - Keltron, Steel and Industrial Forgings Limited (SIFL), Travancore Cochin Chemicals (TCC) and Kerala Automobiles Ltd (KAL) - have been used in the Aditya L1 mission. This milestone achieved by the PSUs was highlighted by state Industries Minister P Rajeev in a Facebook post.

'National interest is at stake'

'National interest is at stake'

Rediff.com26 Dec 2005

Rs 500 crore sops for exporters

Rs 500 crore sops for exporters

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

The sops, to be given under different schemes like 'Focus Market' and 'Focus Products' from January to December 2011, were unveiled here by Commerce and Industry Minister Anand Sharma.

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

How FarmDidi Is Changing Lives

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Each bottle of pickle that leaves FarmDidi, headed to a consumer, has a little kahani behind it -- it's linked to the tale of a life, the life of a simple, striving village woman who created it, and that's what gives Manjari Sharma satisfaction and happiness.

QS Rankings 2021: The best universities in India

QS Rankings 2021: The best universities in India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Twelve universities from India feature in the top 100 of QS Rankings by Subject 2021.

'Next few months are likely to see increased volatility'

'Next few months are likely to see increased volatility'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

'Valuations of midcaps and smallcaps have reached very high levels, and hence to that extent leave little margin of safety.'

Want to be an engineer?

Want to be an engineer?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

The Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, invites applications for admission to its Integrated first degree programmes.

RIL's R Ravimohan is dead

RIL's R Ravimohan is dead

Rediff.com29 Dec 2009

After a stint in Crisil as chairman, Mohan joined the Mukesh Ambani-led company as executive director in August this year, RIL spokesperson said.

Nuclear scientist Homi N Sethna passes away

Nuclear scientist Homi N Sethna passes away

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

Former Atomic Energy Commission chairman and the guiding force behind India's first nuclear test, Homi Nusserwanji Sethna, died at his Malabar Hills residence in Mumbai after a prolonged illness, family members said.

Hari Bhartia is new CII president

Hari Bhartia is new CII president

Rediff.com12 May 2010

B Muthuraman, vice chairman, Tata Steel, has been elected as the vice president of CII.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Dr Homi Sethna: Man who powered India's nuke dream

Dr Homi Sethna: Man who powered India's nuke dream

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

A nuclear scientist and a chemical engineer, Dr Sethna was pioneer in establishing India's first reprocessing plant in 1959. India's first nuclear test was possible because of the Plutonium from this plant when the country was under tremendous pressure to sign the nuclear non-proliferation treaty by the United States.

CEOs raking in 129 times their 'ideal salaries'

CEOs raking in 129 times their 'ideal salaries'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2009

Chief executives in 35 of the top Fortune 500 companies were overpaid by about 129 times their 'ideal salaries' in 2008, according to a researcher at Purdue University. Venkat Venkatasubramanian, a professor of chemical engineering, wanted to know if CEOs in top-notch multinational companies are being fairly paid or not.

Only less than 8% engineers employable for core roles

Only less than 8% engineers employable for core roles

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The lowest employability figure across roles was observed in Chennai with employability for the civil design engineer roles as low as 1 per cent.

'People will compare Aashayein to Anand'

'People will compare Aashayein to Anand'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

Nagesh Kukunoor talks about his much awaited upcoming film Aashayein.

Harsha Bhogle chats with Prem Panicker

Harsha Bhogle chats with Prem Panicker

Rediff.com18 Sep 2009

Harsha Bhogle, whom cricket lovers worldwide last year voted as their 'most favorite commentator', discusses the state of the game with Prem Panicker.

Meet the man behind a Rs 4,500-crore empire

Meet the man behind a Rs 4,500-crore empire

Rediff.com16 Dec 2010

N Sankar, the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement award at the TiE Chennai Entrepreneur awards 2010, is the Chairman of The Sanmar Group. The turnover of the group is estimated to be around Rs. 4,500 crores. Sankar talks about how he built the empire.

'Today a photographer doesn't need the knowledge of shooting'

'Today a photographer doesn't need the knowledge of shooting'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2010

Photographer Atul Kasbekar talks to Lata Kubchandani about his career and passion...

The MP with an IIT and IIM degree

The MP with an IIT and IIM degree

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

'The Northeast is the biodiversity saviour of the country,' says Sikkim MP Prem Das Rai. 'Thirty to 40 per cent of the biodiversity of the country is housed in the Northeast. It is the battery of India. Not only oil and gas but it has a hydroelectricity capacity of 70,000 MW. It has so much colour and diversity within itself.'

My dad, my hero: He was my support when I lost all hope

My dad, my hero: He was my support when I lost all hope

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

Father's Day is coming up on June 20 and we invited readers to share unforgettable memories of the time they spent with their dad. Here are some of the responses we received. Share yours!

Vijay Balse wins Jeopardy Champion of Champions

Vijay Balse wins Jeopardy Champion of Champions

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Vijay Balse, who won the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions, always wanted to go on the show, given his excellent run in quiz competitions in India and the United States. "It is the quiz show to be on," he says.

Q1 a washout, exporters pin hope on North America for a turnaround

Q1 a washout, exporters pin hope on North America for a turnaround

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

After the first quarter was washed out, exporters are now keeping their fingers crossed over a turnaround in outbound shipments to at least North America from September onwards. This comes even as other key destinations such as Europe may take longer to revive in FY24. Slowdown in key economies, as well as geopolitical tensions resulted in sluggish demand for Indian goods.

Ratan Tata in National Academy of Engineering

Ratan Tata in National Academy of Engineering

Rediff.com6 Oct 2013

The NAE this year has elected 69 new members and 11 foreign associates, thus bringing the total US membership to 2,250 and the number of foreign associates to 211.

Indian techies to script Chevron's success story

Indian techies to script Chevron's success story

Rediff.com28 Dec 2007

For the first time, Chevron Corp of the US, one of the largest global energy companies, will be recruiting from Indian institutes for its global operations.