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India Tries To Find A New Route in Kabul

India Tries To Find A New Route in Kabul

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

The terrible beauty of Doval's initiative is that it is all about a new journey rather than about a set compass pointing toward a pre-determined destination, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Myanmar military seizes power, Suu Kyi detained

Myanmar military seizes power, Suu Kyi detained

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Myanmar military television says that the military has taken control of the country for one year.

What is Biden trying to tell India?

What is Biden trying to tell India?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

It is difficult to recall an Indian minister in modern times pushing back at the US publicly, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Subsidy scheme for small airports

Subsidy scheme for small airports

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

Japan disaster: A wake-up call for other nations

Japan disaster: A wake-up call for other nations

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

A realignment of the global energy mix is now almost guaranteed.

India records lowest daily growth rate in COVID-19 cases

India records lowest daily growth rate in COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The GoM was apprised that as of now, the death rate is around 3.1 per cent while the recovery rate is more than 20 per cent, which is comparatively better than most of the countries and may be taken as a positive effect of the lockdown in the country, along with the cluster management and containment strategy.

PM directs full preparedness for vaccine distribution

PM directs full preparedness for vaccine distribution

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

In a statement, the PMO said three vaccines are in advanced stages of development in India, out of which two are in Phase II and one is in Phase-III. It further said Indian Scientists and research teams are collaborating and strengthening the research capacities in neighbouring countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Maldives, Mauritius, Nepal and Sri Lanka.

Cabinet clears Air India disinvestment

Cabinet clears Air India disinvestment

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

Jaitley did not say if it will be an outright sale or partial divestment.

'There's anger against the government's ineptness'

'There's anger against the government's ineptness'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2011

What one saw Anna Hazare breaking his fast unto death after the government accepted his demands relating to the enactment of legislation to set up an independent institutional mechanism to deal with corruption, was the end of the initial tactical phase of this confrontation, and the beginning of the strategic phase, feels B Raman.

The man behind NRC sports a smile and stays away from the media

The man behind NRC sports a smile and stays away from the media

Rediff.com31 Aug 2019

Drawing on his technological expertise, Hajela, who has a BTech degree in Electronics from IIT, Delhi, introduced an innovative mechanism for collecting and collating data of the family tree of every resident of Assam.

Admissions to BE, BTech, ME, MTech programmes

Admissions to BE, BTech, ME, MTech programmes

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

St Peter's Institute of Higher Education & Research opens admissions to its BE, BTech, ME and MTech courses.

Military men to have say on 7th Pay Commission

Military men to have say on 7th Pay Commission

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

'The high court notice could go some way in easing the vitiated civil-military relationship, and the trust deficit between civil servants and the military.'

12 urgent ways to decriminalise business offences

12 urgent ways to decriminalise business offences

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Covering 37 different legislations such as the Partnership Act of 1932, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, and laws on environmental protection, consumer protection and labour interests, the recommendations have been shared with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

Dubai suspends AI Express flights over Covid positive passengers

Dubai suspends AI Express flights over Covid positive passengers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

"A passenger, who had a COVID-positive certificate dated September 2, travelled on Air India Express' Jaipur-Dubai flight on September 4. A similar incident had happened with a passenger on one of the airline's other Dubai flights previously," said one of the officials.

MHA orders security audit of airports, luggage check on entry

MHA orders security audit of airports, luggage check on entry

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Facing threat of terror attacks, the home ministry has ordered security audit of nearly 100 civil airports and decided to bring all such facilities under the Central Industrial Security Force cover gradually.

The new charter does not make life easy for flight passengers

The new charter does not make life easy for flight passengers

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

It neither mentions timelines for refund or compensation, nor talks about penal provisions for airlines.

Adverse effect of Covid-19 vaccine: What the law says

Adverse effect of Covid-19 vaccine: What the law says

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Laws governing compensation in case of adverse side effects for Covaxin and Covishield may differ in accordance with the kind of approvals given, say legal experts.

Allahabad Univ's academic programmes

Allahabad Univ's academic programmes

Rediff.com26 Feb 2008

Allahabad Agriculture Institute's admission announcement for undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma programmes for 2008.

Time for police to act against offensive WhatsApp groups

Time for police to act against offensive WhatsApp groups

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Why has Mumbai's cyber police taken no action against these WhatsApp groups who everyday, commit offences under the Indian Penal Code? The police cannot be unaware of their existence, observes Shruthi Marathe.

Anna Univ's BE/ BTech programmes

Anna Univ's BE/ BTech programmes

Rediff.com15 Jul 2008

Anna University Coimbatore invites applications from diploma holders for admission to BE/ BTech degree programmes.

'Sex assault' case: Justice Swatanter Kumar moves HC seeking to restrain media

'Sex assault' case: Justice Swatanter Kumar moves HC seeking to restrain media

Rediff.com15 Jan 2014

Former Supreme Court judge and National Green Tribunal chairperson Swatanter Kumar on Wednesday moved the Delhi high court seeking to restrain the media from reporting the alleged sexual assault case of his former woman law intern.

Interested in an MTech, PhD degree?

Interested in an MTech, PhD degree?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2008

S V National Institute of Technology (Surat) announces admissions to MTech, MTech (Research) and PhD programmes for 2008.

IIT Kanpur opens MTech & PhD admissions

IIT Kanpur opens MTech & PhD admissions

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

IIT Kanpur invites applications from Indian citizens for admission for the session commencing July 2008.

Indo-US nuke deal has not weakened NPT: US

Indo-US nuke deal has not weakened NPT: US

Rediff.com1 May 2010

Ahead of the Non Proliferation Treaty review conference, the United States on Friday said the Indo-US civil nuclear deal has not weakened the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty as the pact comes with a number of 'transparency mechanisms.'

Dial Vellore for a BTech

Dial Vellore for a BTech

Rediff.com25 Jan 2006

The Vellore Institute of Technology invites applications for admission to its BTech programmes.

PG & research programmes

PG & research programmes

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

National Institute of Technology, Tiruchirapalli, invites applications for admission into its various post graduation programmes and research.

MNIT offers multiple PhD programmes

MNIT offers multiple PhD programmes

Rediff.com7 Nov 2007

Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNNIT) reports that applications are invited for Full Time/Part Time PhD Programmes 2007-2008

Delhi govt to strengthen price control

Delhi govt to strengthen price control

Rediff.com23 Feb 2010

The Delhi government has begun the process of "plugging the loopholes" in price control mechanism of essential commodities in the city and plans to bring in a new law, if necessary, to strengthen the system.

Does Biden trust India?

Does Biden trust India?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The Blinken visit indicated that the Biden administration is still somewhat tentative about the specifics of its relations with India, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, who has served multiple stints at India's embassy in Washington, DC.

China again plays Pakistan card to deny India NSG entry

China again plays Pakistan card to deny India NSG entry

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

China's state media on Tuesday defended Pakistan's nuclear record, saying it was A Q Khan who was responsible for atomic proliferation which was not backed by the government and argued that any exemption to India for Nuclear Suppliers Group entry should also be given to Pakistan.

What do Indians Vote For?

What do Indians Vote For?

Rediff.com3 May 2021

'Many Indians are not voting mostly on the basis of issues like the economy and their own well-being as measured by data provided by the government.' 'They seem to be as concerned and perhaps more concerned about other things, especially those that have to do with the harassment of India's minorities,' asserts Aakar Patel.

Aviation ministry to press for airlines' direct import of fuel

Aviation ministry to press for airlines' direct import of fuel

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Such direct import was formally allowed in February 2012 but the aviation companies lack the infrastructure to do so.

PG programmes at NIT-Durgapur

PG programmes at NIT-Durgapur

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

National Institute of Technology, Durgapur invites applications to its various MTech courses for the session 2007-2008.

PG programmes at NIT-Durgapur

PG programmes at NIT-Durgapur

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

The National Institute of Technology, Durgapur, invites applications for admission to its various M Tech courses.

Govt has prepared revival plan for Air India

Govt has prepared revival plan for Air India

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

Air India has planned to monetise its unutilised and surplus immovable real estate assets over the next few years.

'We want to prevent Pak from training Kashmiri youth'

'We want to prevent Pak from training Kashmiri youth'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

'It's a matter of great pride that no student of Army Goodwill Schools has ever joined terrorism.'

'We work to make graduates employable'

'We work to make graduates employable'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

In an interview with rediff.com Kamal Mansharamani of AlmaMate advices graduates on their career growth, what it takes to be a leader and how to cope with job lay offs.

Want to study at BITS, Pilani?

Want to study at BITS, Pilani?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

The Birla Institute of Technology & Science invites applications for its Integrated First Degree Programmes at the Pilani and Goa campus for the academic year 2007-2008.

Law panel wants tax benefits to Hindu Undivided Family abolished

Law panel wants tax benefits to Hindu Undivided Family abolished

Rediff.com3 Sep 2018

The recommendation, if implemented, is likely to face opposition from the government's key support base among Hindu traders and businesspersons.

Get tech savvy in New York

Get tech savvy in New York

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

Polytechnic University, New York, invites students to pursue technology-focused post graduate programmes in the Fall 2005 semester.