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Metallic hydrogen, once theory, becomes a reality!

Metallic hydrogen, once theory, becomes a reality!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

In addition to helping scientists answer fundamental questions about the nature of matter, the material is theorised to have a wide range of applications, including as a room-temperature superconductor.

If COVID-19 is airborne, this is what you MUST do!

If COVID-19 is airborne, this is what you MUST do!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'If it is airborne -- and we don't know till what distance it can be airborne -- then the mask becomes a definite.' 'Just social distance is not enough.' 'You need a mask in addition to social distance.'

America's biggest swindler stripped of MBA degree

America's biggest swindler stripped of MBA degree

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

This is the first time the Stanford Graduate School of Business has revoked a graduate's degree.

General V K Singh's 'Five Cs' of leadership

General V K Singh's 'Five Cs' of leadership

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

'It is character that allows me to have the conviction, which allows me to have the courage, which allows me to stand up for what is right or wrong,' the former army chief tells the Harvard India Conference.

Biden announces national security team

Biden announces national security team

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The President-elect also announced the nomination of former Secretary of State John Kerry as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, the first such official to sit on the national security council.

India, US to launch innovation forum next year

India, US to launch innovation forum next year

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

India and the US also agreed to support the efforts of the Harvard Business School and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad to develop a cluster map.

Identity politics gaining ground in Bengal ahead of polls

Identity politics gaining ground in Bengal ahead of polls

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

Bengal, where the electoral discourse has mostly steered clear of divisive agenda, has been drawn into the vortex with the TMC and the BJP accusing each other of fanning communal sentiments ahead of elections.

Trump nominates Mark Esper to be new defence secretary

Trump nominates Mark Esper to be new defence secretary

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The nomination of Esper, who is currently serving as the Secretary of the army and previously served as a vice president for government relations at the Raytheon Company, comes days after Patrick Shanahan withdrew his nomination from the top Pentagon position.

Do your homework before approaching an insurance agent

Do your homework before approaching an insurance agent

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Research reports say insurance agents are likely to sell you unsuitable products. So, you should know your requirements and premium paying ability.

Did Kaavya cheat?

Did Kaavya cheat?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2006

In the Internet age, has the high availability of limitless information made the younger generation unaware of the legalities of borrowing information?

4 Indians among world's top 50 business gurus

4 Indians among world's top 50 business gurus

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Business gurus C K Prahalad, Ram Charan, Vijay Govindarajan and Rakesh Khurana rank among the world's best management brains.

Want to get more likes on Facebook? Stop doing this!

Want to get more likes on Facebook? Stop doing this!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Avoid doing these things that make people dislike you immediately.

15 simple tips to keep your heart healthy

15 simple tips to keep your heart healthy

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

Avoid oily foods, processed foods and artificial sugars, suggests nutritionist Anju Katara.

First Look: Kaavya isn't quitting

First Look: Kaavya isn't quitting

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Kaavya Vishwanathan, the Harvard-based writer accused of plagiarism, is determined to come back.

'Everything is dependent on Ratan Tata'

'Everything is dependent on Ratan Tata'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

'I think Ratan felt he had to do everything that he could to retain control of the company started by his forefathers, because that was the first priority and nothing else mattered compared to that.'

Now, Akhilesh's uncle is invited to US for lecture

Now, Akhilesh's uncle is invited to US for lecture

Rediff.com9 May 2013

After Harvard University's invitation to Chief Minister AKhilesh Yadav, his uncle and senior cabinet minister Shivpal Yadav has been invited by John Hopkins University, US, to deliver a lecture on flood control, official sources said in Lucknow.

Is loose underwear good for your sperm?

Is loose underwear good for your sperm?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Men who most frequently wore boxers had significantly higher sperm concentrations and total sperm counts, a study has revealed.

How to bag a study abroad scholarship

How to bag a study abroad scholarship

Rediff.com24 Nov 2013

Here's a sequential line of action to help you get the funding you need.

FM opposes financial protectionism by developed nations

FM opposes financial protectionism by developed nations

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Any move by developed nations to engage in financial protectionism and keep savings at home will be "terribly misguided", feels Chidambaram.

SC constitutes committee to monitor stubble burning

SC constitutes committee to monitor stubble burning

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

During his tenure as an apex court judge, Justice Lokur had dealt with pollution matter which included the aspect of stubble burning.

'We can no more do away with the Mughals than we can do away with the British'

'We can no more do away with the Mughals than we can do away with the British'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'There are so many dimensions to history that we need to attend to: We need more space for local and regional histories; we need to delve into the histories of particular communities; we need to emphasise gender history and environmental history.' 'We need to think about India's history beyond India's current borders.'

NRI surgeon has a solution for India's insurance woes

NRI surgeon has a solution for India's insurance woes

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Recipient of 'India's Most Admired Surgeon' award moots 'womb to tomb' insurance model to revolutionise India's healthcare sector

Alert: Event Management course

Alert: Event Management course

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

Alert: Event Management course

'It is high time to jettison Amartya Sen'

'It is high time to jettison Amartya Sen'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Jagdish Bhagwati keeps the debate with the Nobel Laureate raging in this interview with Sheela Bhatt.

What stress does to your brain

What stress does to your brain

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Stress can impair memory and can even reduce brain size in the middle age.

'Who caused the riots' IS NOT the only important question

'Who caused the riots' IS NOT the only important question

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Mihir Bhat, fellow at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative who is also the director of the All India Disaster Mitigation Institute, discusses with Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa about what the National Integration Council should focus on.

Is India among most socially advanced countries?

Is India among most socially advanced countries?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

When it comes to fulfilling basic human needs, some smaller countries score higher than the economic powerhouses.

Miffed UP CM cancels New York Consulate reception

Miffed UP CM cancels New York Consulate reception

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has cancelled a reception to be hosted in his honour by the New York Consul General Dnyaneshwar Mulay on Saturday, besides boycotting the Harvard lecture in protest against Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's detention at Boston airport on Friday.

UP minister Azam Khan detained briefly at US airport

UP minister Azam Khan detained briefly at US airport

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan, who is accompanying Chief Minister Akhilesh Uadav for a HarvardUniversity event in the US, was detained briefly for questioning at BostonInternational Airport.

Not a SINGLE Indian university among world's top 200!

Not a SINGLE Indian university among world's top 200!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

IIT Delhi comes in way down at No 222, dropping from 212 last year, in the QS World University Rankings which is predictably dominated by US universities, with MIT grabbing the top slot and Harvard at No 2, pushing Britain's Cambridge University to No 3.

India's Feluda COVID test cheaper alternative to RT-PCR, say scientists

India's Feluda COVID test cheaper alternative to RT-PCR, say scientists

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Named after Satyajit Ray's famed detective, the Feluda test, which is priced at Rs 500 and can deliver a result in 45 minutes, is able to differentiate SARS-CoV-2 from other coronaviruses even if genetic variations between them are minute.

Starting a new business? 10 mistakes to avoid

Starting a new business? 10 mistakes to avoid

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The feeling to always be in control can hinder progress and cause serious trust issues among other stakeholders, say Nitesh Jain, CEO, co-founder, BeSingular.

Kamal Haasan meets Rajinikanth, keeps mum on alliance

Kamal Haasan meets Rajinikanth, keeps mum on alliance

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

On being asked if the duo was planning to enter into an alliance, Haasan said, "Only time will tell".

10 best-performing tech CEOs in the world

10 best-performing tech CEOs in the world

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

Here are the leaders that have created the best value for shareholders while maintaining high standards of corporate social responsibility.

Government to put investors before voters in the Budget 2013

Government to put investors before voters in the Budget 2013

Rediff.com27 Feb 2013

If the Budget is targeted towards voters, the country ratings will be downgraded to junk status. This can trigger an economic meltdown.

Chennai-born Dhivya S is GM's first female CFO

Chennai-born Dhivya S is GM's first female CFO

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

GM will join a very short list of S&P 500 companies, including Hershey Co and American Water Works Co, with women serving as CEO and CFO.

How lizards run on water

How lizards run on water

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

The mechanics of water running by the lizards represent a novel mode of legged locomotion.

Applying to the London Business School? Read this first!

Applying to the London Business School? Read this first!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Oliver Ashby, Senior Manager-Recruitments and Admissions, London Business School says the new visa rules do not affect Indian students and that they can continue applying for internships and jobs after completing their course at the institute.

'Immunity will get us through Covid'

'Immunity will get us through Covid'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'Vaccination is the only safe way to get immunity.'