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Wipro promotes Premji heir apparent to board

Wipro promotes Premji heir apparent to board

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

He joins the board from May 1.

The man who sold Nirav Modi's art

The man who sold Nirav Modi's art

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

Dinesh Vazirani on how he built Saffronart into an institution.

Obama emails old classmate from Delhi about Nobel

Obama emails old classmate from Delhi about Nobel

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

It was a surprise email for Supreme Court lawyer Surat Singh from his "friend" US President Barack Obama, saying that he honestly did not feel that he deserved to be a Nobel laureate.

Ex-BBC scribe replaces NRI as Reuters Inst chief

Ex-BBC scribe replaces NRI as Reuters Inst chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

After resigning, Bose moved to Oxford University's Department of Politics and International Relations as a Senior Research Fellow in the Politics of South Asia. Levy has been responsible for the BBCs Public Policy, Public Affairs and European policy teams, and for developing the policy for the BBCs Charter Review in 2006.

MIT, India pact to launch health science institute

MIT, India pact to launch health science institute

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

This new institute, which will be modeled after the Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology, will include faculty from multiple disciplines and professions and offer degrees through multidisciplinary programs.

Which host do you prefer, Leno or O'Brien?

Which host do you prefer, Leno or O'Brien?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Tell us!

A new America? Immigrants hold the key

A new America? Immigrants hold the key

Rediff.com28 Jan 2009

Entrepreneur Vivek Wadhwa believes Barack Obama would do well to pay attention to the question of skilled immigrant workers.

NetIP conference in Boston to draw industry stalwa

NetIP conference in Boston to draw industry stalwa

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

With the mantras 'Explore, Dream, Discover,' the 17th edition of the three-day Network of Indian Professionals in North America (NetIP) conference to be held in Boston offers to the 800 participants opportunities to hear industry leaders and stalwart professors, including Gururaj 'Desh' Deshpande of Sycamore Networks; Tarun Khanna, professor at Harvard University Business School; and Vikram Akula of SKS Microfinance.

Da Vinci Code follow-up takes on the Illuminati

Da Vinci Code follow-up takes on the Illuminati

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon works to solve a murder and prevent a terrorist act against the Vatican in the adaptation of Angels & Demons, a prequel to the 2006 smash hit Da Vinci Code.

4 Indians among Fortune's most powerful people in biz under 40

4 Indians among Fortune's most powerful people in biz under 40

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

New York Stock Exchange President 38-year-old Tom Farley (ranked 7) and Twitter co-founder and CEO 37-year-old Jack Dorsey.

The unbeatable force, in both war and peace

The unbeatable force, in both war and peace

Rediff.com8 Dec 2008

The ties we fostered at NDA were borne out of enduring hardship together, ours are 24-carat bonds that would easily pass the test of time and trials. This camaraderie is the most perdurable gift of NDA.

US intelligence chief blames LeT for Mumbai attack

US intelligence chief blames LeT for Mumbai attack

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

Reinforcing India's assertion that the Mumbai terror attacks had Pakistani links, the United States intelligence chief has pointed his finger at the banned militant outfit Lashkar-e Toiba over the deadly strikes.US National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell's remarks, in an address to the Harvard University on Tuesday night, came hours after India announced that it had demanded the handing over of LeT chief Hafiz Mohammad and other fugitives.

Arvind Subramanian's GDP claim has stirred up a hornet's nest

Arvind Subramanian's GDP claim has stirred up a hornet's nest

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Subramanian's paper comes at a time when concerns have been raised in various quarters about the official economic growth numbers. The Economic Advisory Council-PM said the Base Year of India's income calculations were shifted to 2011-12 on the basis of recommendations of several committees with experts in national income accounting.

Xi's 'strong' obsession reason for China's behaviour: Experts

Xi's 'strong' obsession reason for China's behaviour: Experts

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Experts said the tensions have added to a sense of apprehension in the United States, Europe and parts of Asia that China will engage in more aggressive behaviour in pursuit of its territorial interests, which in turn has raised the possibility of a serious and coordinated pushback by leading global players.

Indian Americans galore in Obama-Biden team

Indian Americans galore in Obama-Biden team

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

The presence of more Indian Americans in the team has made the whole community proud.

Obama mulls second stimulus package of $700 bn

Obama mulls second stimulus package of $700 bn

Rediff.com25 Nov 2008

To shore up the tottering the US economy, President-elect Barack Obama and the Democrats are planning a new massive fiscal stimulus package that could run into as much as $700 billion over the next two years, rivalling the bailout sum Congress committed last month.

How COVID-19 affects the heart

How COVID-19 affects the heart

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

'The more seriously ill you are from heart disease, the more seriously ill you could get from infection with COVID-19.'

Race remains a factor in US society: Obama

Race remains a factor in US society: Obama

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Asserting that he is a testimony to the progress America has made with regard to racism, President Barack Obama has acknowledged that race remains a factor in the US society.

H-1B visas: A hot-button issue

H-1B visas: A hot-button issue

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

A new law and a new study refuel the H-1B debate.

'Be a donor and an and save a thousand lives'

'Be a donor and an and save a thousand lives'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

It [becoming a donor] is something that doesn't take much time at all and it is can potentially save lives all over the world. People need to become aware why they need to become donors. South Asians are very giving people and they want to give to the community. This is another way they can help within the community in life and death situations.

Chidambaram faces toughest test of career

Chidambaram faces toughest test of career

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

With the fall of Congress, Chidambaram's political graph too started moving southwards.

Obama wants Bansal to be 'at the centre of action'

Obama wants Bansal to be 'at the centre of action'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

On Monday, Barack Obama appointed Bansal as General Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor at the Office of Management and Budget, which one Obama transition team source told rediff.com would "be the heart of the new administration's agenda for change."

The Satyam scandal: Now what?

The Satyam scandal: Now what?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

What is the solution to problems like this? It is probably not more intrusive government regulation. Despite the noises being made in America blaming all finance-sector problems on a lax regulatory environment, it is not clear that more paperwork is the answer.

The top 10 business schools in the US

The top 10 business schools in the US

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Take a look at the annual US News and World Report's 2016 business school rankings.

When Mourinho lauded opposition; slammed own team!

When Mourinho lauded opposition; slammed own team!

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has mastered the art of the "double-edged compliment" and his praise for Juventus, after Tuesday's 1-0 defeat by the Italians, will have made uncomfortable listening for executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward.

Mother's height linked to child's health

Mother's height linked to child's health

Rediff.com1 May 2009

Children with mothers shorter than 4 foot 9 inches were 70 percent more likely to die than those whose mothers were at least 5 foot 3 inches tall. Maternal height was viewed as an indicator reflecting a mother's own childhood health environment, and thus the study suggests Indian women are effectively passing along their early health status to the next generation.

The only Indian university in THE world rankings this year

The only Indian university in THE world rankings this year

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The only Indian university in THE world rankings this year.

Time to Lockout the Lockdown

Time to Lockout the Lockdown

Rediff.com1 May 2020

'We need to have the courage to take a rational look at known facts and act accordingly,' advises Mohan Guruswamy.

Manage your health problems without medication

Manage your health problems without medication

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

For people who hate taking pills, a little physical exercise and a controlled diet can help you manage your health problems without taking medication. Health experts, in the April 2008 issue of the Harvard Health Letter, have offered a little piece of advice for managing seven common conditions without taking medication.

Trump picks Jeff Sessions for AG, Pompeo for CIA chief

Trump picks Jeff Sessions for AG, Pompeo for CIA chief

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Alabama Senator Sessions, who was among the first Senator to support Trump in the early part of his campaign and had served was the head of his national security team has been offered the position of US Attorney General, Fox News said.

Sleepless nights put women at diabetes risk

Sleepless nights put women at diabetes risk

Rediff.com29 Jan 2016

Lack of sleep in women, a study has observed, is linked to diabetes.

IAF @ 83: Air Force puts up a grand show

IAF @ 83: Air Force puts up a grand show

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

The Indian Air Force on Thursday put up a scintillating display as part of its 83rd anniversary celebrations.

'Look, the girl has been murdered'

'Look, the girl has been murdered'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

'So why didn't the police make it very clear that this is the line of investigation, this is what we are doing.' 'Nobody knows what kind of report was done.' 'Was she checked for (sexual assault)?'

How to protect your heart from diabetes

How to protect your heart from diabetes

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Study finds how teens with type 1 diabetes can guard their hearts.

Over 600 authors, scientists seek withdrawal of citizenship bill

Over 600 authors, scientists seek withdrawal of citizenship bill

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Scholars and students have cautioned that the proposed divisive and discriminatory changes would harm the country.

'India may see second wave of COVID-19 in monsoon'

'India may see second wave of COVID-19 in monsoon'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Recent studies in China and Europe observed that the infection might relapse in those people who have already recovered from earlier phases.

Eat fruits to reduce erectile dysfunction risk!

Eat fruits to reduce erectile dysfunction risk!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Did you know berries can help improve your sexual health?

Assessing the Microsoft-Yahoo! deal

Assessing the Microsoft-Yahoo! deal

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

Nicholas Carr, a leading tech critic and former executive editor of the Harvard Business Review, believes that whatever the ultimate outcome of the transaction, the eagerness of Microsoft to launch such a bid "tells us a lot about the changing shape of business on the Internet and how competition is likely to play out in the future."

China versus the people of Hong Kong

China versus the people of Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

India needs to take note of China's assertiveness in implementing its national security law as also its recently exhibited sensitivity to criticism of Xi Jinping by the Indian media, says former senior R&AW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

ITC chairman Y C Deveshwar passes away

ITC chairman Y C Deveshwar passes away

Rediff.com11 May 2019

His vision drove ITC to pursue business models that today support over 6 million livelihoods, many amongst the weakest in society.