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SAP to step up hiring in India: CEO

SAP to step up hiring in India: CEO

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

German technology major SAP views India as the fastest growing market, where it plans to embark on an aggressive hiring spree, a top company executive said on Wednesday. "India is among the top 10 markets for SAP and growing fastest. We will continue to invest in India. "We are expanding our campus to accommodate 15,000 more people.

Re-christen all roads, monuments named after Mughals, says VHP

Re-christen all roads, monuments named after Mughals, says VHP

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The Vishwa Hindu Parishad on Monday demanded that all roads and monuments named after Mughal emperors be re-christened, claiming that the country should not drag on with "signs of slavery".

Did Chandrayaan-3 land on one of the oldest craters of Moon?

Did Chandrayaan-3 land on one of the oldest craters of Moon?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The crater was formed during the Nectarian period, which dates back to 3.85 billion years and is one of the oldest time periods in the Moon's history, the team, including researchers from the Physical Research Laboratory and Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Ahmedabad, said.

'Kamal Got Me Hooked On To Fitness'

'Kamal Got Me Hooked On To Fitness'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'It was my job to read out their lines to the actors and make sure they spoke them with the right diction, accent and pronunciation. If you look at my photographs from the Sadma set, you will always find me with a file in hand, even when I am in my costume. While Kamal and Sridevi were diligent about their Hindi dialogue, Silk Smitha, while always respectful, was not too interested in her lines or my instructions.'

US christens PM's vision of Indo-US ties as 'Modi Doctrine'

US christens PM's vision of Indo-US ties as 'Modi Doctrine'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

The Obama administration has christened his vision of Indo-US ties that has overcome the "hesitations of history" and working for the betterment of the global good as "Modi Doctrine".

Washout Time For India Down Under

Washout Time For India Down Under

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

This period saw big stars of the likes of Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev fade into the sunset while it was witness to the birth of slew of young Indian cricketers that made their mark home and abroad.

Modi unveils Central Vista Avenue, 28-ft-tall Netaji statue

Modi unveils Central Vista Avenue, 28-ft-tall Netaji statue

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Modi said said that Kingsway or Rajpath, a symbol of slavery, has now been consigned to history and has been erased forever.

Ayodhya gets a 'divine look' ahead of PM's visit

Ayodhya gets a 'divine look' ahead of PM's visit

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ayodhya on December 30, the streets in the temple town in Uttar Pradesh are being decorated with flowers to give the city a 'divine look'.

IAF moves LCA Tejas jets to forward bases in J-K for flying experience

IAF moves LCA Tejas jets to forward bases in J-K for flying experience

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

The Indian Air Force keeps moving its aircraft in both the Union Territories in the Northern sector including Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to give them the experience of flying there in their unique terrain.

England's Bazball Vs India's Jam-ball

England's Bazball Vs India's Jam-ball

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

On Sunday, India became the fastest team to score 100 runs in Test cricket, achieving this milestone in a mere 12.2 overs during their second innings against the West Indies in the second Test at Trinidad.

Then and Now: Central Vista Avenue

Then and Now: Central Vista Avenue

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Here are the comparative before-and-after images of the renovated Central Vista Avenue.

Cyclone Hamoon may intensify into severe storm in next 12 hrs; Odisha alerted

Cyclone Hamoon may intensify into severe storm in next 12 hrs; Odisha alerted

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

The Odisha government has asked all the district collectors to remain prepared for any eventuality, and directed the administration to evacuate people from low-lying areas in the event of heavy rain.

Chandrayaan-3 success gives boost to ISRO's Gaganyaan mission

Chandrayaan-3 success gives boost to ISRO's Gaganyaan mission

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

For the Gaganyaan programme, LVM3 rocket is re-configured to meet the human rating requirements and has been christened as 'Human Rated LVM3', ISRO said and it would be capable of launching the Orbital Module to an Low Earth Orbit of 400kms.

'Pant's keeping won't be as sharp on return but...'

'Pant's keeping won't be as sharp on return but...'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2024

While predicting India as the winner of the series against England by a 3-2 margin, Engineer warned the hosts to guard against complacency.

Cheers, Terry Pratchett, who christened me a dragon

Cheers, Terry Pratchett, who christened me a dragon

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

'Pratchett's work mocked the very idea of literary limitations, going from police procedural in one book to Christmas adventure in the next, from vampires to football, from the birth of motion pictures to the examining of religion itself.'

Ram temple event marks 'muhurat' births, UP Muslim family names son Ram Rahim

Ram temple event marks 'muhurat' births, UP Muslim family names son Ram Rahim

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

While 'Ram' and 'Sita' were the preferred names for many, a baby boy born to a Muslim family in the district hospital in Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh, was named Ram Rahim by his grandmother.

Ananya, Raai Laxmi Get Party Started

Ananya, Raai Laxmi Get Party Started

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

Girls are made of sugar and spice and all things sequinned and nice.

Dec 2023 to April 2024, BJP Has Packed Schedule

Dec 2023 to April 2024, BJP Has Packed Schedule

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Its workers are on their toes to win over the voters once again, with idea of 'Amrit Kaal'.

Maha speaker to hear Uddhav Sena's pleas to disqualify Shinde & Co on Oct 13

Maha speaker to hear Uddhav Sena's pleas to disqualify Shinde & Co on Oct 13

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

After hearing arguments from Shiv Sena factions led by Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Uddhav Thackeray, Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar has decided to conduct the official hearing on disqualification petitions against the MLAs of the Shinde group on October 13, advocate Anil Sakhare, who is representing the CM, said on Monday.

Not a single Shiv Sena worker involved in Babri demolition: BJP leader

Not a single Shiv Sena worker involved in Babri demolition: BJP leader

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Chandrakant Patil also took a swipe at Uddhav for accusing Eknath Shinde of stealing the legacy of Bal Thackeray.

RBI Guv launches UPI service for 40 cr feature phone users

RBI Guv launches UPI service for 40 cr feature phone users

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Tuesday launched a new service, which will enable over 40 crore feature phone users to undertake digital payments in a secure way. The service christened UPI (unified payments interface) '123PAY' is a three-step method to initiate and execute services for users which will work on simple phones which do not have an internet connection. Das said, as of now, the multifaceted features of UPI are mostly available only on smartphones, which excludes people from the lower rung of the society from an economic perspective, especially in the rural areas, from accessing the popular service, even though the smartphone prices are going down.

Rats were hiding: Uddhav slams BJP leader over Babri demolition remark

Rats were hiding: Uddhav slams BJP leader over Babri demolition remark

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The former CM said his party's Hindutva is "nationalism" and the Bharatiya Janata Party should explain what is its Hindutva.

Sift Kaur earns sixth Paris Olympics quota place for India

Sift Kaur earns sixth Paris Olympics quota place for India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Sift Kaur Samra gave ample proof of her immense potential, earning India its sixth Paris Olympic quota place.

Recipe: Peanut Jaggery Laddoos

Recipe: Peanut Jaggery Laddoos

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

A quick and healthy sweet.

Why Is Gandhinagar Station Special?

Why Is Gandhinagar Station Special?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

A Swedish girl waited for 10 years to meet her love, a youth hailing from Uttar Pradesh's Etah, and finally got married on January 29.

What You Must Know About Animall App

What You Must Know About Animall App

Rediff.com14 Aug 2023

Neetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra teamed up to create an app that is possibly the platinum standard for apps targeted at Bharat.

Chandrayaan-3 touchdown point to be called 'Shiva Shakti': Modi at ISRO

Chandrayaan-3 touchdown point to be called 'Shiva Shakti': Modi at ISRO

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

August 23, the day the Chandrayaan-3 lander touched down on the lunar surface, would be celebrated as 'National Space Day'.

Seen Zendaya's Spider Web Gown?

Seen Zendaya's Spider Web Gown?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

The custom-made gown had cobweb detailing.

China's Yang wins first gold medal of Tokyo Olympics

China's Yang wins first gold medal of Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

Yang responded to the pressure by firing 9.8 to snatch the gold with an Olympic record of 251.8.

Elevator Styles: Whose Do You Like Best?

Elevator Styles: Whose Do You Like Best?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Elevator selfies are a whole mood... and we totally understand why.

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Tamil film industry won't forget Vijayakanth's large-heartedness, how he took care of fellow industry persons, male or female, rich or poor, young or old...recalls N Sathiya Moorthy. How he sent money quietly for the family of a stunt artiste to meet his funeral expenses, how he always ensured that all female co-stars, including junior artistes, had secure accommodation on outdoor shoots, and how he would always the first to rush help if anyone from the fraternity was in distress.

'Rename Central Vista after Ambedkar'

'Rename Central Vista after Ambedkar'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

'If Rajpath was a symbol of slavery, how is the Central Vista not a symbol of slavery?'

Modi to inaugurate Kartavya Path Thursday, unveil Netaji statue

Modi to inaugurate Kartavya Path Thursday, unveil Netaji statue

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

According to the government, it symbolises a shift from erstwhile Rajpath being an icon of power to Kartavya Path being an example of public ownership and empowerment.

Why The Internet Is In Love With This Beauty Queen

Why The Internet Is In Love With This Beauty Queen

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Get to know Femina Miss India Arunachal Pradesh 2022 Tengam Celine Koyu.

3 Union ministers to perform in Delhi's 'biggest ever' Ramlila, cameo by Prabhas

3 Union ministers to perform in Delhi's 'biggest ever' Ramlila, cameo by Prabhas

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Cabinet ministers and TV actors will try to bring to life the aeons-old story of Lord Ram at the 10-day-long Ramlila in New Delhi, which has been promised to be bigger than ever by its organisers.

'Guru' to 'habitual offender': Asaram's fall from grace

'Guru' to 'habitual offender': Asaram's fall from grace

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The disgrace is compounded by the fact that the 81-year-old self-styled godman is already serving a life sentence in a Jodhpur jail for raping a minor girl at his ashram in Rajasthan in 2013.

From Raj to Republic, journey of India's Parliament

From Raj to Republic, journey of India's Parliament

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The old Parliament building, an architectural splendour and a historic landmark that guided the destiny of India for nearly a century and whose illustrious legacy will now be consigned to the pages of history, was inaugurated on January 18, 1927 by the then Viceroy Lord Irwin.

After Nehru, this Sikkim village names a road after PM Modi

After Nehru, this Sikkim village names a road after PM Modi

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

A second road linking Tsomgo lake and Nathula border pass with Gangtok -- christened as 'Narendra Modi Marg' -- was officially inaugurated by Sikkim Governor Ganga Prasad.

21 islands in Andamans named after Param Vir Chakra bravehearts

21 islands in Andamans named after Param Vir Chakra bravehearts

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

The government has decided to name 21 uninhabited islands in the Union territory of Andaman & Nicobar after recipients of Param Vir Chakra, the country's highest wartime gallantry award.