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Facebook launches suicide prevention tools in India

Facebook launches suicide prevention tools in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

With the help of these new tools, if someone posts something on Facebook that makes a user concerned about the person's well-being, they can reach out to the person directly and can also report the post to the US-based firm

5 Data Science Jobs

5 Data Science Jobs

Rediff.com9 May 2022

As more organisations across sectors awaken to the far-reaching benefits of having skilled data professionals on board, the demand is projected to grow by 28% by 2026, notes Subramanyam Reddy, founder and CEO, KnowledgeHut, a global edtech firm.

Bengal chief secy retires, to act as chief advisor to CM: Mamata

Bengal chief secy retires, to act as chief advisor to CM: Mamata

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The Centre has asked him to join North Block on Tuesday but it cannot force an officer to join it without the permission of the state administration, Banerjee told a press conference.

Amit Shah cites 'vaccine hesitancy in some communities'

Amit Shah cites 'vaccine hesitancy in some communities'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday expressed concern over vaccine hesitancy in some communities and urged people to spread awareness about the benefits of inoculation to win the battle against coronavirus.

Govt to raise legal marriage age of women from 18 to 21

Govt to raise legal marriage age of women from 18 to 21

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Experts, however, have raised concern over the decision, saying the move is akin to treating symptoms instead of the underlying causes.

Tribal eviction: 'SC order a setback for conservation in India'

Tribal eviction: 'SC order a setback for conservation in India'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Calling the Supreme Court order 'unjust' to the tribals as well as against the interest of wildlife conservation in India scientists have demanded cancellation of SC order

She made India fall in love with bread

She made India fall in love with bread

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

Chef Aditi Handa, who is deeply invested in baking, makes the most delicious sourdough.

Time with tribals turned Lord Ram into perfect man: Modi

Time with tribals turned Lord Ram into perfect man: Modi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Reaching out to tribals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded their contribution to Indian culture through the ages and said Lord Ram drew inspiration from them during his exile as he slammed the Congress for "neglecting" adivasis during its previous rules.

'The concept of 'One Infosys' will be crucial'

'The concept of 'One Infosys' will be crucial'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

'We spent considerable time re-skilling all the employees, and then we created a new focus called the 'One Infosys'.'

Stock broking giant Zerodha's FY21 profit more than doubles to Rs 1,000 cr

Stock broking giant Zerodha's FY21 profit more than doubles to Rs 1,000 cr

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Zerodha will not raise external funds now or in the future, because it is profitable and has zero debt.

Haridwar hate speeches: SC plea seeks court-monitored probe

Haridwar hate speeches: SC plea seeks court-monitored probe

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a court-monitored investigation and prosecution in hate crimes related to the "continuous attack" on the personality of Prophet Mohammad and disparaging remarks by various people in different parts of the country attacking the very belief system of Muslims at large.

If BJP Wins Telangana, He May Be CM

If BJP Wins Telangana, He May Be CM

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Amit Shah believes Bandi Sanjay Kumar is 'single-handedly' capable of unseating the TRS government in the December 2023 assembly election and there is no need for the BJP's central leaders to jump into the Telangana scene.

A Walk On The Waves In Kerala

A Walk On The Waves In Kerala

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Every week, we bring you fascinating videos, chosen by you, through your likes.

Indian police is the protector of 'karuna' and 'ahimsa': Dalai Lama

Indian police is the protector of 'karuna' and 'ahimsa': Dalai Lama

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

He said with leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru and Rajendra Prasad, who preached non-violence, India could be an example for the rest of the world to learn about the co-existence of people of "different religions, languages, scripts".

Bihar Aquaponics Farm Blazes A Trail

Bihar Aquaponics Farm Blazes A Trail

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

'Aquaponics can effectively cushion the impact of a calamity like COVID.'

India revokes Zakir Naik's passport

India revokes Zakir Naik's passport

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Naik failed to respond to a showcause notice issued to him for personal appearance by July 13.

N/Core to support 30 nonprofit startups

N/Core to support 30 nonprofit startups

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

The initiative deepens N/Core's multi-year partnership with tech giant Cisco, which has participated in the fund along with Ford Foundation and IRB Infrastructure.

Summer: 10 Traditional Ways To Stay Cool

Summer: 10 Traditional Ways To Stay Cool

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

In the summer, eat light, fresh meals so that your digestive system is not over burdened.

Can India Inc build global brands?

Can India Inc build global brands?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2005

Assam To New York: A Supermodel's Journey

Assam To New York: A Supermodel's Journey

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The girl from the north east who now walks for the best names in international fashion today was content wearing hand-me-downs from cousins those days.

Will India Inc separate chairman and CEO roles?

Will India Inc separate chairman and CEO roles?

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

If India Inc sincerely feels the separation of posts is not a good governance measure, it must spell out its doubts clearly to Sebi and give cogent arguments rather than mundane ones like India is different, argues J N Gupta, member, Kotak committee on corporate governance reforms.

Images: India in command in 2nd Test

Images: India in command in 2nd Test

Rediff.com13 Nov 2010

Images from Day 2 of the first Test between India and New Zealand in Hyderabad on Friday.

The lady behind the Teach For India phenomenon

The lady behind the Teach For India phenomenon

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

"No problem is insurmountable," Shaheen Mistri tells Anjuli Bhargava.

'Pakistan has to accept India as big brother'

'Pakistan has to accept India as big brother'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2009

A candid dialogue between India and Pakistan's security establishments and intelligence services is the only way to move forward for both countries in securing peace, said Mahmud Ali Durrani, Pakistan's former national security advisor and ex-ambassador to United States. While giving the first memorial lecture in memory of R.K Mishra, founder of Observer Research Foundation in New Delhi, Durrani sketched the plan for bridging the gap between two countries.

What judges said on criminalisation of marital rape

What judges said on criminalisation of marital rape

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The Delhi high court on Wednesday delivered a split verdict with one of the judges favouring striking down the provision, and the other holding it was not unconstitutional.

PHOTOS: Kuldeep, Rahul star in India's series-levelling win

PHOTOS: Kuldeep, Rahul star in India's series-levelling win

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Images from Friday's second One-day International between India and Australia, at the Saurashtra Cricket Association Stadium, in Rajkot.

NPR, NRC will be worst than demonetisation: Rahul

NPR, NRC will be worst than demonetisation: Rahul

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Gandhi said that the basic idea of these exercises is to ask all poor people whether they are Indian or not. He also said that PM's 15 friends will not have to show any document and the money generated will go into the pockets of those 15 people.

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'KRN's journey from a humble cottage in Uzhavoor to Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi was no less spectacular than that of Abraham Lincoln from the log cabin to the White House'.

Multi-agency group to probe Indian names in 'Pandora Papers'

Multi-agency group to probe Indian names in 'Pandora Papers'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The government will investigate every Indian name appearing in an unprecedented leak of financial records, known as the 'Pandora Papers', which alleged that many world leaders have secret offshore stores of wealth.

Mocked for tomboy looks, this 18 YO did India proud

Mocked for tomboy looks, this 18 YO did India proud

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Miss Teen World 2019 Sushmita Singh shares her inspiring journey to the top.

Myanmar puts India to shame, emerges as the world's most generous nation

Myanmar puts India to shame, emerges as the world's most generous nation

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Globally, the proportion of people who said they volunteered time fell slightly, to 21.0 per cent from 21.3 per cent.

Indian Navy inducts 2 US Predator drones on lease, may be deployed at China border

Indian Navy inducts 2 US Predator drones on lease, may be deployed at China border

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The American-origin drones have been inducted by the navy under the emergency procurement powers granted by the defence ministry in view of the India-China border conflict.

Keep The Anti-Muslim Pot Boiling All 365 Days

Keep The Anti-Muslim Pot Boiling All 365 Days

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Hindu festivals are now becoming occasions when anti-Muslim hatred is expressed freely through slogans and songs that are full of abuse against Muslims or calls to either kill them or humiliate them, observes Apoorvanand.

'We are at the beginning of a new bull cycle'

'We are at the beginning of a new bull cycle'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

'We expect the bull run to continue until economic growth continues.'

Safe, inclusive India: Prez outlines Modi govt's goals

Safe, inclusive India: Prez outlines Modi govt's goals

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Laying the roadmap of the Narendra Modi government for its second term, President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said empowering every person is the main goal for a 'New India' by 2022 on the back of a "stronger mandate" for continuing uninterrupted the journey of development started in 2014.

Hindi commentators add spice to NBA in India

Hindi commentators add spice to NBA in India

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

'I never imagined that there would come a day when the NBA game would be seen and heard by Indian fans in their own language.'

These guys make science fun for rural India

These guys make science fun for rural India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

Ramji Raghavan is using this principle to help village children from government schools enjoy science and maths. Indulekha Aravind reports

India U-19s emulate seniors to lift Asia Cup

India U-19s emulate seniors to lift Asia Cup

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

Overpower Sri Lanka by 144 to claim title

Over 470 Bengaluru children test Covid +ve since March 1

Over 470 Bengaluru children test Covid +ve since March 1

Rediff.com28 Mar 2021

According to some experts, unlike in the past children are now vulnerable because they are more exposed to outdoor activities, functions and gatherings, as also schools reopening for a certain age group, which was not the case earlier due to lockdowns.