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Niti Aayog being decked up to welcome new members

Niti Aayog being decked up to welcome new members

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Hectic preparations are on at the newly-formed Niti Aayog to welcome the first Vice-Chairman Arvind Panagariya and other members whose appointments were approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday.

'Should We Hand Over PSBs To Private Sector'?

'Should We Hand Over PSBs To Private Sector'?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

'We have to think of the repercussions if public sector banks are privatised and if they go to foreign hands.'

Cricket On the Rise in US of A

Cricket On the Rise in US of A

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

'We are recreating the biggest sports rivalry in the world, which is Indians versus Pakistanis right here in the United States.'

How FYUP Will Benefit Undergrads

How FYUP Will Benefit Undergrads

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

'If the FYUP is making the child employable, then we will have to ensure that learning on the job is integrated.' 'And also ensure that by the time they end FYUP they are completely employable.'

4 Indian-Americans win state, local elections in US

4 Indian-Americans win state, local elections in US

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

Indian-American Ghazala Hashmi, a former community college professor, created history by becoming the first Muslim woman to be elected to the Virginia State Senate.

GST, Bankruptcy Code are Jaitley's top priorities

GST, Bankruptcy Code are Jaitley's top priorities

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

Totackle the serious challenges faced by the banking sector, the government will bring in more professional management and boards in the banks.

'India-Canada Ties Won't Sink Further'

'India-Canada Ties Won't Sink Further'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

'They are too connected for the relationship to completely sour.' 'It will be difficult to mend this relationship, but it will start with full and clear evidence on the issue in question.'

Jaitley on why India needs sustained GDP growth of 9-10%

Jaitley on why India needs sustained GDP growth of 9-10%

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

India needs sustained GDP growth of 9-10 percent - Jaitley

The top 10 business schools in the US

The top 10 business schools in the US

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Take a look at the annual US News and World Report's 2016 business school rankings.

From Wall Street to squash: Gamble paying off for Tandon

From Wall Street to squash: Gamble paying off for Tandon

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

The immediate job at hand is the Asian Games where the men's team will defend the gold it won in Incheon four years ago.

Dr Devinder Singh to head Maryland Board of Physicians

Dr Devinder Singh to head Maryland Board of Physicians

Rediff.com13 Aug 2014

Dr Devinder Singh, associate professor, Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Maryland, School of Medicine, has become perhaps the first second-generation Indian American to head a state medical board.

Lessons from Dr Ambedkar's life

Lessons from Dr Ambedkar's life

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

On Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar's 124th birth anniversary we take a look at his inspiring life journey.

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Hazarika and Deshmukh were given the Bharat Ratna posthumously.

UN commemorates 125th birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar

UN commemorates 125th birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The UN celebrated the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar with a top official describing the noted Indian social reformer as a "global icon" for marginalised people.

No need to talk about bringing back Article 370: Pawar

No need to talk about bringing back Article 370: Pawar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Pawar asked Modi why he was daring Opposition leaders to bring back Article 370 of the Constitution after it was nullified by Parliament in August.

'We are in search of a Shiva to consume the poison from banking system'

'We are in search of a Shiva to consume the poison from banking system'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

'Should the government be in the business of running banks?' 'Particularly when it does not have the fiscal strength to continuously infuse capital into such banks?'

What's Making Mrunal Smile Like That?

What's Making Mrunal Smile Like That?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Bollywood stars are constantly on the go! And they are recording their travels with lovely pictures on social media.

Biden vows free COVID vaccine for all if elected as US president

Biden vows free COVID vaccine for all if elected as US president

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

In a major policy speech on the coronavirus in his home state of Delaware, Biden on Friday flayed US President Donald Trump for his policies to combat the coronavirus pandemic that has killed over 220,000 people and has had a devastating impact on the country's economy.

Study Abroad: The Scramble for Education Loans

Study Abroad: The Scramble for Education Loans

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Indian students planning to study abroad this year have to pay higher fee, fund their quarantine stay and also compete for on campus work opportunities.

Meet Saif Ali Khan's daughter, Sara

Meet Saif Ali Khan's daughter, Sara

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Saif and Amrita Singh's daughter makes her Bollywood debut opposite Sushant Singh Rajput.

'If you have too many girls, that's a problem'

'If you have too many girls, that's a problem'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2022

'If you don't have children, that's also a problem.' 'There's no right way to live because everybody has an opinion about your personal life, and how you should live.' 'You have to listen to them, unless you can pick a fight with everyone.'

Panagariya pitches for trade pact in services with US

Panagariya pitches for trade pact in services with US

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

Panagariya also stressed that India must continue the liberalisation of its top tariff rates and the country should not revert back to import substitution.

Taliban govt unlikely to survive: William Dalrymple

Taliban govt unlikely to survive: William Dalrymple

Rediff.com12 Sep 2021

"The most successful governments in Afghanistan tend to be those who have the biggest tents, which would include all communities and therefore leave all communities satisfied after a point and do not create massive resentments. Now, this is not a government which I would imagine would successfully govern Afghanistan," Dalrymple, the historian said.

'India should review monetary policy, cut rates'

'India should review monetary policy, cut rates'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

The RBI cut the rate several times last year to reduce it by 125 basis points to the current 6.75 percent.

What makes Eric Garcetti the right pick as US envoy

What makes Eric Garcetti the right pick as US envoy

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

He has Biden's ear and because of the past relationship, Biden will actually listen to him, unlike some past residents of Roosevelt House.

St Stephen's can withstand 1000 other controversies: Thampu

St Stephen's can withstand 1000 other controversies: Thampu

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

While the clouds of controversies surrounding St Stephen's college continue to darken, principal Valson Thampu says no other institution in the world has been subjected to such "harassment" but it is strong enough to withstand 1000 other controversies.

Quake: Part of India slid about 1 foot to 10 feet northwards

Quake: Part of India slid about 1 foot to 10 feet northwards

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

A part of India slid about one foot to 10 feet northwards and underneath Nepal in a matter of seconds during the devastating 7.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the neighbouring country on Saturday, a US scientist has said.

China's battle against COVID-19 major strategic achievement: Xi

China's battle against COVID-19 major strategic achievement: Xi

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

China's National Health Commission on Thursday said the country reported only four new confirmed COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, taking the total number to 82,862, while no death due to the disease was registered. The virus has claimed 4,633 lives in the country.

Why the Dalai Lama Matters

Why the Dalai Lama Matters

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

'The Tibetan movement will never turn violent during the Dalai Lama's life-time.'

Leonard Cohen passes into the ages

Leonard Cohen passes into the ages

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'We have lost one of music's most revered and prolific visionaries.'

Aam aadmi should also be able to fly business class: Kejriwal

Aam aadmi should also be able to fly business class: Kejriwal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday stoutly defended himself against the opposition's criticism of him travelling abroad in business class, saying that it was his dream for India that an 'aam aadmi' should also be able to travel the same way.

Kara McCoullough, a scientist is Miss USA 2017

Kara McCoullough, a scientist is Miss USA 2017

Rediff.com15 May 2017

The 25-year-old from the District of Columbia is 'the most intelligent contestant in recent memory'!

World's best schools 2014: 4 Indian institutes in the top 100

World's best schools 2014: 4 Indian institutes in the top 100

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Does your favourite institute feature in the list?

Arvind Panagariya appointed vice-chairman of NITI Aayog

Arvind Panagariya appointed vice-chairman of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Pro-growth economist Arvind Panagariya has been appointed as first vice-chairman of the newly announced NITI Aayog, which has replaced the Planning Commission.

Retain Rajan as RBI Governor, Bhagwati advises Modi

Retain Rajan as RBI Governor, Bhagwati advises Modi

Rediff.com19 May 2014

Describing the BJP's election victory as an "astonishing triumph of Narendra Modi", noted economist Jagdish Bhagwati on Monday advised him to retain Raghuram Rajan as RBI Governor and to hold monthly press conferences to articulate the government's agenda.

Study Abroad: Why Students Are Struggling

Study Abroad: Why Students Are Struggling

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

'We were on tenterhooks arranging for the visa, last minute flight bookings, provisional loans and a Plan B.'

US formally exits Paris climate deal

US formally exits Paris climate deal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

President Trump originally announced his intention to withdraw from the agreement in 2017 and formally notified the United Nations last year. The US exited the pact after a mandatory year-long waiting period that ended on Wednesday.

Lawsuit filed against Trump's new H-1B visa rules

Lawsuit filed against Trump's new H-1B visa rules

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Several individuals and organisations, including the US Chambers of Commerce and the National Association of Manufacturers, have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's recent rules related to the H-1B visa, terming them "arbitrary" and "haphazard" regulations that will undermine high skilled immigration into America. Early this month, the Trump administration announced new restrictions on H-1B non-immigrant visa programme which it said is aimed at protecting American workers, restoring integrity and to better guarantee that H-1B petitions are approved only for qualified beneficiaries and petitioners, a move which is likely to affect thousands of Indian IT professionals.

2018: When technology took a quantum leap

2018: When technology took a quantum leap

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

Irrespective of what the future may have in store, the year 2018 has ushered humanity towards an era of next generation technology, demonstrating that there is no looking back in scientific innovations.

COVID-19 death toll in US crosses 1 lakh

COVID-19 death toll in US crosses 1 lakh

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The wave of deaths, one-third of which has come from the world's financial capital of New York and neighbouring New Jersey and Connecticut, has had a devastating impact on American economy which has now gone into recession with an unprecedented over 35 million losing their jobs in the last three months.