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BEWARE! Fraud Journals On The Rise

BEWARE! Fraud Journals On The Rise

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Cloned journals have become more rampant in the post-pandemic world.

Scientists sceptical about Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

Scientists sceptical about Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Scientists around the world, including in India, suggest it hasn't been tested properly given the time constraint and there may not be enough evidence to prove its efficacy.

How much will this painting sell for?

How much will this painting sell for?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

This is the largest single-owner sale of Indian modern art, but it is for reasons other than this historicity that it will be remembered, says Kishore Singh.

'New breed' Indian Diaspora has its heart in the right place

'New breed' Indian Diaspora has its heart in the right place

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Indians all over the US are going beyond being human and are learning to be humanitarian and expand their philanthropy activities finds Ajailiu Niumai.

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Banerjee, 58, was educated at the University of Calcutta, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Harvard University, where he received his Ph.D in 1988. He is currently the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Johnson invites PM Modi to UK for G7 summit in June

Johnson invites PM Modi to UK for G7 summit in June

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

Johnson also reiterated his plan to visit India ahead of the G7 summit, after a scheduled visit for Republic Day this month was called off due to the coronavirus crisis.

Should Children Get COVID-19 Vaccine?

Should Children Get COVID-19 Vaccine?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Only half India's population has received the first shot of Covishield and Covaxin and the government's immediate task is to first vaccinate its adult population before placing its focus on children.

Why lack of testing must worry all of us

Why lack of testing must worry all of us

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

'Our government's claim that there are no undetected cases of infection that happened within our bustling cities because of exposure to infected international travellers are not credible,' notes Rahul Jacob.

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Combining affordable IT with native Indian ingenuity and entrepreneurship F C Kohli believed would enable Indian small businesses match anyone and thrive.

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Forbes 30 Under 30 list is harder to get into than Stanford or Harvard University. Meet the desis who made the cut this year.

J-K was, is, shall forever be a part of India: Swarup at UNHRC

J-K was, is, shall forever be a part of India: Swarup at UNHRC

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Jammu and Kashmir "was, is and shall forever" remain an integral part of India, a top Indian diplomat asserted at the UN Human Rights Council's meeting in Geneva on Wednesday, a day after Pakistan sought the international community's intervention on the Kashmir issue. Speaking at the 43rd session of the UN Human Rights Council which is being held in Geneva in Switzerland from February 24 to March 20, Vikas Swarup, secretary (west), the ministry of external affairs, described Pakistan as the "epicentre of global terrorism".

#SummerPlacements: 50% rise in finance profiles at IIM-L

#SummerPlacements: 50% rise in finance profiles at IIM-L

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

The B-school also witnessed new roles in the domain.

When a Nobel Laureate comes to town!

When a Nobel Laureate comes to town!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

What does Nobel Laureate Abhijit Banerjee thinks about India's education sector?

Don't shift border resolution goalpost: India envoy to China

Don't shift border resolution goalpost: India envoy to China

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

India has told China not to "shift goalposts" and "confuse" managing the border affairs and restoring peace at the frontiers with the larger issue of the resolution of the boundary question, which is dealt with by different designated mechanisms.

Nadella, Pichai in Trump's economic revival team

Nadella, Pichai in Trump's economic revival team

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

In addition to Pichai and Nadella, IBM's Arvind Krishna, Micron's Sanjay Mehrotra, Ajay Banga from Mastercard and Ann Mukherjee from Pernod are among the six Indian-Americans among over 200 corporate honchos who will advise the President and offer recommendations on how to revive the American economy.

Why is the stockmarket reacting like this?

Why is the stockmarket reacting like this?

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'If the epidemic is sharply contained in a month or two, we have a huge buying opportunity. 'If not, we are staring at a serious economic crisis, the contours of which we are totally unaware of,' warns Debashis Basu.

Harris' win latest in growing list of desi lawmakers

Harris' win latest in growing list of desi lawmakers

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

Countries across the world -- from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada to Singapore and New Zealand, are witnessing phenomenal strides by Indian-origin politicians, who are now taking on influential and prominent roles in governments and cabinets.

IIM-B gives executives world-class view

IIM-B gives executives world-class view

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

The Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore has been collaborating with global universities like INSEAD, Lancaster, McGill and three schools in Japan for over a decade to train senior executives in management techniques

Bata's amazing journey on Indian roads

Bata's amazing journey on Indian roads

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Bata came up with new brands to beat industry competition.

COVID-19: Let's prepare for a Second Wave

COVID-19: Let's prepare for a Second Wave

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

As with the Spanish flu, the world must be ready for a second and third wave as this start-stop-start-stop response plays out, recommends Rahul Jacob.

Why are India's pilots angry and anxious?

Why are India's pilots angry and anxious?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

'The pay cuts have been very tough on those with entire families to support.'

'Dignity for labour' has to be entrenched in the minds of Indians: Modi

'Dignity for labour' has to be entrenched in the minds of Indians: Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

He said the country has all the capabilities it needs, it just needs opportunities now.

Numero Uno: This Indian has won the math Nobel

Numero Uno: This Indian has won the math Nobel

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Dr Manjul Bhargava speaks to P Rajendran about winning the Fields Medal, math's biggest global honour.

Honoured to be appointed by PM to NITI Aayog: Panagariya

Honoured to be appointed by PM to NITI Aayog: Panagariya

Rediff.com6 Jan 2015

Indian-American economist Arvind Panagariya has said that he is "honoured" to be appointed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the first Vice Chairman of the newly created NITI Aayog, which replaces the 65-year-old Planning Commission.

MBA courses that may get you a JOB

MBA courses that may get you a JOB

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

If you are serious about your future, here are some MBA programmes and short courses you can consider, advises Arun Jagannathan is co-founder and CEO, CrackVerbal.

University ranking sweepstakes

University ranking sweepstakes

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Should we really pay attention to them, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Pulwama-like attacks can happen: Imran Khan on scrapping of Art 370

Pulwama-like attacks can happen: Imran Khan on scrapping of Art 370

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The Pakistani PM explained how the war-like scenario could erupt in the middle of the current tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. He said Kashmiris would protest and India would launch a crackdown on them.

India reports 4th coronavirus death; Total up to 173

India reports 4th coronavirus death; Total up to 173

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

As the virus continued to spread its tentacles across India, several parts, including Kashmir valley headed towards a virtual lockdown with the administration restricting movement of people in several parts and banning all public transport in Srinagar city.

Freedom from H-1B: Can Indian IT firms do it?

Freedom from H-1B: Can Indian IT firms do it?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2017

Amid Trump's expected action against employment visas, India's bellwether IT firms reveal they have been preparing for this eventuality for years.

The new IIM Bill: What's in it for YOU?

The new IIM Bill: What's in it for YOU?

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

The IIM Bill, passed by Rajya Sabha, gives B-schools autonomy and power to award full-fledged degrees.

For Taliban, US is Important

For Taliban, US is Important

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

The Taliban knows that Washington holds the key, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Sports Shorts: Russian athletics federation remains banned

Sports Shorts: Russian athletics federation remains banned

Rediff.com4 Dec 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

India has purchased 500 million doses of the Oxford University-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate, one billion from the United States company Novavax and 100 million doses of the Sputnik V candidate from Russia's Gamaleya Research Institute, according to the US-based Duke University Global Health Innovation Center.

Super 30 founder Anand Kumar to speak at MIT and Harvard

Super 30 founder Anand Kumar to speak at MIT and Harvard

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

Indian mathematician and founder of Super 30, Anand Kumar, has been invited by the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University to speak on his globally acclaimed effort to mentor students from the underprivileged sections for admission to the prestigious IITs.

Want to be Valentino Rossi? Make your dream come true

Want to be Valentino Rossi? Make your dream come true

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The California Superbike School, which has trained many MotoGP and WSBK champions in various countries, will train Indian riders now.

Sundar Pichai: Important to keep your dreams and follow them

Sundar Pichai: Important to keep your dreams and follow them

Rediff.com6 Jan 2017

People with merit are valued; not just degrees from prestigious institutions, Google CEO tells students at his old college.

Tendulkar, Anand support campaign against child labour

Tendulkar, Anand support campaign against child labour

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar, chess champion Viswanathan Anand and Bollywood stars took to Twitter this week to support a campaign against child labour, using their fame to draw greater attention to the issue. The campaign, launched by Indian insurer Reliance General Insurance and children's rights NGO Child Rights and You (CRY), used the hashtag #DONT_EMPLOY_LITTLE_ONES to urge people to promise not to use child labour. Bollywood stars Soha Ali Khan and Mandira Bedi also tweeted their support. "Every child deserves to chase dreams. Let dreams be chased," Tendulkar tweeted. The former India captain's tweet was retweeted almost 2,000 times and liked nearly 5,000 times. There are 5.7 million Indian child workers aged between five and 17, out of 168 million globally, according to the International Labour Organization. More than half the Indian children work in agriculture, toiling in cotton, sugarcane and rice paddy fields, and over a quarter in manufacturing, embroidering clothes, weaving carpets or making matchsticks. Children also work in restaurants and hotels, and in middle-class homes.

Does India need more IIMs?

Does India need more IIMs?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2006

Do you agree with the government? Or should IIMs be allowed to go overseas? Do you think India needs IIMs? Tell us.

Technology must reach the poorest of poor, says Modi

Technology must reach the poorest of poor, says Modi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2015

Modi asked the scientists to incorporate traditional local knowledge to develop more appropriate, effective, sustainable and affordable technologies.