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The Curious Seeker comes to New York

The Curious Seeker comes to New York

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'I'll keep painting as long as I'm alive,' Madhvi Parekh, one of India's most influential painters, tells Rajendran Pottayil in New York.

Surat partners Microsoft to become a smart city

Surat partners Microsoft to become a smart city

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

SMC will work with Microsoft and its partners to bring solutions for water management and urban planning

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

Obama to Dallas mourners: 'We're not as divided as we seem'

Obama to Dallas mourners: 'We're not as divided as we seem'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

The US president paid tributes to the five police officers killed in the deadly sniper attack in Dallas.

Parkash Singh Badal returns Padma Vibhushan over farm laws

Parkash Singh Badal returns Padma Vibhushan over farm laws

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Badal said the farmers are waging a bitter struggle in the severe cold just to secure their fundamental right to life.

CAT 2013 dates announced; registration commences August 5

CAT 2013 dates announced; registration commences August 5

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Students can register for the Common Admission Test between August 5 and September 24, while the exam will be held between October 16 and November 11, 2013.

Workers sue BAPS in US over alleged forced labour, wage law violations

Workers sue BAPS in US over alleged forced labour, wage law violations

Rediff.com12 May 2021

A group of Indian workers in the US have filed a lawsuit in a district court against the Swaminarayan sect BAPS, accusing it of human trafficking and wage law violations during the construction of a massive temple in New Jersey.

Beyond CV, 10 skills managers look for

Beyond CV, 10 skills managers look for

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Employers are now increasingly looking for candidates with a wide range of nuanced skills that will be crucial to have an edge in a competitive market, says Shekhar Bhattacharjee.

GST rates likely to be cut for smaller items

GST rates likely to be cut for smaller items

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

Rationalisation of rates will be taken up for smaller items that do not have major revenue implications but are commonly consumed at the GST Council meet on Saturday

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

COVID-19: 'Good behaviour will reduce deaths'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'We cannot be naughty and expect the government to do good!' 'We have to behave ourselves and then we can expect the government to support us.' 'If we are able to protect ourselves well, then we should not be having deaths.' 'Unfortunately, people have gotten into this super scary event participation (mode) -- birthday parties, large gatherings.' 'Among the people who have attended those, 80 to 90 per cent of them have come down with COVID-19.'

10 unbelievably odd images from across the world!

10 unbelievably odd images from across the world!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Here's a look at some of the weirdest photos from out there!

Trump declares national emergency to combat coronavirus

Trump declares national emergency to combat coronavirus

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The deadly virus, which has killed over 5,000 people globally, has spread to 46 of the 50 US states.

'Everybody need not rush to hospital'

'Everybody need not rush to hospital'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

'If your oxygen saturation is okay and is maintained after the six-minute walk test -- which has been described all over the world -- and you do not have an unrelenting fever, then you can even be managed at home.'

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Can COVID-19 live in your fridge?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

'The majority of transmission will be via people who are within two metres of one another.' 'The closer you are, the more likely that you'll be infected.'

Microsoft's secret weapon for growth in the cloud

Microsoft's secret weapon for growth in the cloud

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Microsoft has worked hard to exploit the advantage its mail software provides

How maths helps you understand the coronavirus

How maths helps you understand the coronavirus

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

The first cycle starts with 1, then 2, then 4, 8, etc, until the infected population jumps to 16,384 at the 14th cycle, explains Devangshu Dutta.

So, how are you feeling today?

So, how are you feeling today?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Shameem Akthar, yogacharya trained with the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Center, takes you through five diseases that are directly related with your state of mind.

Budget 2016: How the tax proposals affect aam aadmi and India Inc

Budget 2016: How the tax proposals affect aam aadmi and India Inc

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

With a focus on direct, indirect, and corporate tax structures, the Budget 2016-17 offers a balanced taxation structure

10 most profitable companies in the world

10 most profitable companies in the world

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Most of the companies are Chinese and surprisingly all are diversified banks.

Entry of India, Pak to bolster SCO's strength: Xi

Entry of India, Pak to bolster SCO's strength: Xi

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

He said countries should work for promoting open and inclusive cooperation for win-win outcomes.

An all-electric vehicle India by 2047?

An all-electric vehicle India by 2047?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Future strategy will not just revolve around EVs: Maruti Suzuki's Ayukawa. Maruti Suzuki's MD&CEO says electric vehicles cannot be a solution outside the cities.

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

'Where was black fungus hiding before April?'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'Where did this fungus suddenly come from and get all over the country?'

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

'There's nothing to be ashamed about periods'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Deane De Menezes hopes to reduce the awkwardness and stigma around menstruation.

8 tips to keep in mind while touring a college campus

8 tips to keep in mind while touring a college campus

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

If you have shortlisted the colleges of your choice, it is a good idea to explore the campus before joining.

Coronavirus: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights to China

Coronavirus: IndiGo, Air India suspend flights to China

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

India's largest airline has also told its crew members -- who are working on flights connecting India with East Asian countries like Thailand and Singapore -- to wear N95 masks at all times when they are on ground.

'The virus has always felt at arm's length from me'

'The virus has always felt at arm's length from me'

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

'At its peak, COVID-19 in Korea felt like half-disaster, half-disaster movie.'

Will minimum salary of H1-B visa holders be hiked?

Will minimum salary of H1-B visa holders be hiked?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Given the sharp differences that the Democratic and Republican lawmakers and the White House has on various aspects of immigration reform including H-1B, the Congressional passage of the bill and its becoming a law as of now appears to be a tall order.

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Whenever you think of Microsoft, the only name that crosses one's mind is Bill Gates. But the tech behemoth was co-founded in 1975 by Gates and Paul Allen.

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Why are Tibetans leaving India?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

Tibetan refugees in India face a bleak future, says Greg C Bruno.

How COVID-19 could change India's political economy

How COVID-19 could change India's political economy

Rediff.com3 Apr 2020

'While the poor have little say in shaping India's intellectual or public discourse, they do have a significant role in deciding political outcomes,' points out Roshan Kishore.

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

'Our scriptures, they all respect nature: Bhoomi, Prithvi and Dharti Mata'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'Respect nature, working with (it) rather than against it.'

New York City Hall welcomes Nisha and Udai

New York City Hall welcomes Nisha and Udai

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced the appointment of Nisha Agarwal, one of the leading advocates in the city for the immigrant communities, as commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs.

Smart cities: How Surat will get a grand makeover

Smart cities: How Surat will get a grand makeover

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Surat had bagged the fourth rank under the Smart Cities Mission based on its proposal.

Security takes centre stage as Republican National Convention kicks off

Security takes centre stage as Republican National Convention kicks off

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

Sleuths of security forces and secret service agents have converged on the city and huge make-shift iron walls have come up several blocks around the convention's location.

It's raining billionaires in these countries, India ranks third!

It's raining billionaires in these countries, India ranks third!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

The world is home to a record number of 2,089 billionaires.

E-commerce: Flood of complaints refuses to recede

E-commerce: Flood of complaints refuses to recede

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

There are umpteen cases where travel websites and airlines advertise tickets for unbelievably low prices, without mentioning taxes and other charges.

The Great Gloom of Delhi

The Great Gloom of Delhi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

'Visiting my friend in his affluent locality, I realised that the Delhi weather had become the great equaliser.' 'Pollution was always in the air, everywhere, and had become the primary subject of all conversations,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

S P Balasubrahmanyam's TOP 50 Songs

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

Siva Sankar looks at S P Balasubrahmanyam's fantastic repertoire.

India, Thailand to forge close ties in defence, cyber security, economy

India, Thailand to forge close ties in defence, cyber security, economy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Thailand expressed interest in the Indian defence industry and its experience and expertise in the field of defence R&D and production. Modi welcomed Thai investments in India in the potential areas under the 'Make in India' initiative, especially in the manufacturing sector, infrastructure development, tourism and hospitality facilities.

Sports Shorts: Man jailed for racially charged attack on Man City's Sterling

Sports Shorts: Man jailed for racially charged attack on Man City's Sterling

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

The Manchester and Salford Magistrates' Court heard that the attacker, Karl Anderson, had 25 convictions for 37 offences, including football-related violence, the BBC reported. The 29-year-old will pay a 100 pound ($134) fine.