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'Securing release of ex navy men will be tough'

'Securing release of ex navy men will be tough'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'Instead of shouting at cricket matches, why don't we raise our voices for the release of the Indian Navy veterans in Qatar?'

Karnataka approves cyber security policy for curbing crimes, data privacy

Karnataka approves cyber security policy for curbing crimes, data privacy

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Responding to a question, he said, "It may also deal with fake news, though there is no specific mention in this regard."

Interested in working with OpenAI? Please feel free to email Sam Altman

Interested in working with OpenAI? Please feel free to email Sam Altman

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

If you are interested in working with OpenAI, feel free to email Sam Altman. In a free-wheeling fireside chat with university students on Thursday in Delhi, the CEO of OpenAI and his team seemed eager to welcome bright young IT practitioners of India into the OpenAI work space. Asked about the steep degree requirements for applying to tech giants such as Microsoft and Google, Altman said that his company was open to hiring undergraduates and even college drop-outs.

What Does Ranjan Pai's Re-Entry Mean For Byju's?

What Does Ranjan Pai's Re-Entry Mean For Byju's?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'Considering Pai is putting his own personal money in Byju's, stakeholders in the company can look forward to more governance and transparency.'

Here is where you can test for coronavirus in India

Here is where you can test for coronavirus in India

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

In the wake of 73 confirmed cases of coronavirus in India so far, the Union health ministry has made functional 52 laboratories for testing samples while 57 labs have been designated for helping in sample collection for Covid-19 to enhance capacity for diagnosis and detection of the disease. "Following the increase in load of screening samples from suspected cases with symptoms and travel history to the affected countries, the department of health research/ICMR has commissioned 52 laboratories for COVID-19 testing in India," an official said.

RSS's Muslim wing comes out in support of 'hijab', says 'purdah' part of Indian culture

RSS's Muslim wing comes out in support of 'hijab', says 'purdah' part of Indian culture

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The Muslim Rashtriya Manch, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Muslim wing, has backed the burqa-clad student who was heckled by youth shouting 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans at a Karnataka college, saying 'purdah' is a part of Indian culture.

BBC's Modi documentary screened across Kerala; BJP, Yuva Morcha protest

BBC's Modi documentary screened across Kerala; BJP, Yuva Morcha protest

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

More screenings are expected to take place in some colleges in Ernakulam and Thiruvananthapuram later Tuesday, a senior police officer said.

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

CAA comes as relief for 35,000 Hindu migrants from Sindh

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

'A large number of people from Sindh province will now opt to migrate to India as they would be granted citizenship through an easy process.'

Overseas Education Comes With A Cost

Overseas Education Comes With A Cost

Rediff.com17 May 2023

According to a 2021 Redseer report, India's overseas education market is estimated to more than double to $80 billion by 2024.

Karnataka to await HC order before taking any decision on hijab row

Karnataka to await HC order before taking any decision on hijab row

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

"We (at the cabinet) discussed the hijab row, but as the high court is hearing the matter, we felt it is not appropriate for the cabinet to take any further decisions on the issue today. It was decided to wait for the court's verdict before taking any decision," Law and Parliamentary Affairs Minister J C Madhuswamy said.

Watch these gorgeous gals on TV tonight!

Watch these gorgeous gals on TV tonight!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

A look at the contestants of Miss Diva Universe 2014 beauty pageant.

What had been the use of love?

What had been the use of love?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

It had meant nothing but moments of intimacy, sweet but transient moments. An intriguing excerpt from Manju Kapur's new novel The Gallery.

India erupts in celebrations as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's south pole

India erupts in celebrations as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's south pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

People gathered in educational institutions, offices, city squares and religious places to watch the Indian Space Research Organisation's live telecast of Chandrayaan-3's final descent to the uncharted surface of the lunar south pole.

LS MPs seek loan waiver for Ukraine returnee students

LS MPs seek loan waiver for Ukraine returnee students

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Students rescued from Ukraine face an uncertain future due to their inability to complete their education and also run the risk of falling into a debt trap as they may find it difficult to repay education loans, Congress MP Kodikunnil Suresh said.

Chandrayaan-3 touchdown point to be called 'Shiva Shakti': Modi at ISRO

Chandrayaan-3 touchdown point to be called 'Shiva Shakti': Modi at ISRO

Rediff.com26 Aug 2023

August 23, the day the Chandrayaan-3 lander touched down on the lunar surface, would be celebrated as 'National Space Day'.

PHOTOS: Salt Lake Stadium to welcome teams with Rangoli

PHOTOS: Salt Lake Stadium to welcome teams with Rangoli

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

Having created a buzz with their 1.5 kilometre long floor art during Durga Puja, the fine arts students of West Bengal are all set to create a gorgeous 'Rangoli' keeping Under-17 World Cup theme in mind, during the final, in Kolkata, on October 28.

Girls, boys sitting together in classes breeds anarchy: Kerala leader

Girls, boys sitting together in classes breeds anarchy: Kerala leader

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Children sitting together, and hugging each other is not desirable in India and it is dangerous, Vellappally Natesan said.

India offers 5 year visa for minorities from neighbouring countries

India offers 5 year visa for minorities from neighbouring countries

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Members of the minority communities from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh will be given 5 years visa instead of one-year as part of government's effort to address their grievances and according citizenship in future.

'A lot of Israeli soldiers will lose their lives'

'A lot of Israeli soldiers will lose their lives'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'Hamas is going to be prepared. There will be booby traps and tunnels; it's going to be door to door fighting.'

Karnataka University's Arts course admissions

Karnataka University's Arts course admissions

Rediff.com15 May 2008

The Karnataka Arts College invites applications for admission to five year integrated course in Master of Tourism Administration (MTA) for the academic year 2008-09.

Young Indians' Endless Struggle

Young Indians' Endless Struggle

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Being driven to abandon Indian middle-class values, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.

Taliban issues 1st fatwa, bans co-education in Herat

Taliban issues 1st fatwa, bans co-education in Herat

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

The Taliban described co-education as the 'root of all evils in society'.

More IITs & IIMs: Benefitting the government?

More IITs & IIMs: Benefitting the government?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2007

Rashmi Bansal analyses the rationale behind the government's decision to open up more IIT and IIM institutes across the country.

Centre's proposed ordinance on NEET to be challenged in SC

Centre's proposed ordinance on NEET to be challenged in SC

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The Centre's bid to allow states to continue with their separate entrance tests for MBBS and BDS courses, besides uniform medical entrance test NEET, for 2016-17 through an ordinance is likely to be challenged in the Supreme Court by an NGO.

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

'Sheikh Hasina is better than the others. But is that good enough?'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Are we supposed to look the other way as Islamists go on a rampage against Hindus and the Hasina government pay lip service to secularism?' A revealing excerpt from Avishek Biswas and Deep Halder's book, Being Hindu In Bangladesh: The Untold Story.

5 years ago Azamgarh youth had to hide their identity: Yogi

5 years ago Azamgarh youth had to hide their identity: Yogi

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that youths of Azamgarh had to hide their identities due to narrow-minded divisive forces.

For govt job, J-K now wants CID verification, details of in-laws

For govt job, J-K now wants CID verification, details of in-laws

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

As per the comprehensive format devised by the government, the selected candidates, besides being asked to provide information about themselves, their family members, including in-laws, have to provide information about the mobile numbers used during the last five years, the registration number of vehicles owned or used, email and social media or web-based portal accounts, in addition to bank and post office account numbers among others.

Modi, FLOTUS to talk science with desi students

Modi, FLOTUS to talk science with desi students

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

A visit to the National Science Foundation in Alexandria, Virginia is likely to be the first public engagement of the prime minister, which would be hosted by the First Lady, the White House said on Tuesday.

A girl wearing hijab will become India's PM one day: Owaisi

A girl wearing hijab will become India's PM one day: Owaisi

Rediff.com13 Feb 2022

A girl wearing hijab will become the prime minister of the country one day, All India Majlis-E-Ittehadul Muslimeen chief Asaduddin Owaisi has said amid the controversy over Muslim women's headscarves.

BJP picks 1st time MLA Sharma as Rajasthan CM, ex-MP Diya Kumari as deputy

BJP picks 1st time MLA Sharma as Rajasthan CM, ex-MP Diya Kumari as deputy

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday picked first-time MLA Bhajan Lal Sharma as Rajasthan's new chief minister, ending days of speculation that followed its victory in the assembly polls.

CJI Lalit recommends Justice Chandrachud's name as his successor

CJI Lalit recommends Justice Chandrachud's name as his successor

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

He would have a tenure of two years and is due to retire on November 10, 2024.

Coronavirus: Sec 144 imposed in 4 Bihar, 2 J-K districts

Coronavirus: Sec 144 imposed in 4 Bihar, 2 J-K districts

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The orders under Section 144, Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), will remain in force for a month in Kishtwar and for 15 days in Ramban district of Jammu, an official spokesperson said on Saturday. In Bihar, the administration imposed Section 144 of CrPC in Sheohar, Banka, Gopalganj and Samastipur districts on Saturday.

Relief for professionals, students as China lifts Covid visa ban on Indians

Relief for professionals, students as China lifts Covid visa ban on Indians

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Separately, China is also processing requests of thousands of Indian students studying in Chinese universities who have conveyed their interest to re-join their colleges and universities.

SC delivers split verdict in Karnataka hijab ban, case goes to CJI

SC delivers split verdict in Karnataka hijab ban, case goes to CJI

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

While Justice Hemant Gupta dismissed the appeals against the high court verdict, Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia allowed them.

Will Rakesh Mohan be the new RBI Governor?

Will Rakesh Mohan be the new RBI Governor?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

The appointment will be made by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in consultation with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

Is the health ministry killing medical education?

Is the health ministry killing medical education?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

The health ministry's decision to deny 82 medical colleges renewal permission may deliver a death blow for medical education in India, warns Dr Arun Jamkar, former vice chancellor, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences.

Infy plans innovation hub in Arizona; to hire 1,000 by 2023

Infy plans innovation hub in Arizona; to hire 1,000 by 2023

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Infosys, like many of its peers, has been ramping local hiring in key markets like the US, the UK and Australia to tackle increasing scrutiny around work visas by various governments.

UP was run by gangsters before 2017: Modi

UP was run by gangsters before 2017: Modi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

He also said that earlier roadblocks were created in the implementation of welfare schemes meant for the poor, but now there are no such hurdles and the benefits of these schemes are reaching the needy.

'Caste Won't Disappear From India'

'Caste Won't Disappear From India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'In India those who want change cannot bring about change, and those who can bring about change do not want change.'