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BJP Worried About Vasundhara's Likely Revolt

BJP Worried About Vasundhara's Likely Revolt

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

Never before has the BJP faced such a crisis over the nomination of the Chief Minister as it is facing now, discovers Prakash Bhandari, veteran observer of Rajasthan politics.

Meet K Krithivasan, TCS' CEO-designate

Meet K Krithivasan, TCS' CEO-designate

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

"Humble", "kind", and "spiritual" are some adjectives used to describe K Krithivasan, chief executive officer designate and global head of banking, financial services, and insurance business, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), where he is an old stager. Krithivasan, based out of Chennai, has been part of the global technology sector for over 34 years. He joined TCS in 1989. During his long tenure at the company, he has held leadership roles in delivery, customer relationship management, large programme management, and sales.

'We don't pick people just for their IIT/IIM tag'

'We don't pick people just for their IIT/IIM tag'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

T V Mohandas Pai, director, Human Resources and member of the Infosys board, is upfront and brutal -- whether it's taking potshots at hallowed institutions like the IITs or IIMs or rubbishing the unrealistic aspirations of today's generation.

How to crack IIT-JEE 2017

How to crack IIT-JEE 2017

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

With less than five months to go, it's time you fine tuned your skills and assessed your preparation for the big day.

Time To Abolish Quotas?

Time To Abolish Quotas?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Ultimately quotas kill talent and true meritocracy, argues R Jagannathan.

IITK team designed Namo's Ayodhya mask

IITK team designed Namo's Ayodhya mask

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The prime minister was spotted in a Swasa N95 mask created by the IIT-Kanpur start-up and incubator team.

Questions About CUET? Ask The Expert

Questions About CUET? Ask The Expert

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

Anurag Tiwari, National Academic Director, Medical, Aakash+BYJU'S, will address your queries and offer expert advice.

10 days after Bihar bridge collapse, missing guard's body found

10 days after Bihar bridge collapse, missing guard's body found

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Workers engaged in removal of debris of the collapsed bridge found the body from the flood plain of Kauwakol block, the official said.

Farrey review: Confident Alizeh Scores In Cheating Games!

Farrey review: Confident Alizeh Scores In Cheating Games!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Alizeh demonstrates smarts as sharp as her cheekbones and a restless fire in her eyes raging to conquer the world.

Angry Shahid Or K-Action? Your OTT Choices

Angry Shahid Or K-Action? Your OTT Choices

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

Sukanya Verma lists everything you can watch on streaming platforms this weekend.

Come To India, Modi Tells US Teachers

Come To India, Modi Tells US Teachers

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

'If we want our economies to be strong, we need to invest in young people who are our future.'

How IIT-Madras is helping start-ups survive

How IIT-Madras is helping start-ups survive

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

The institute's incubation cell claims the start up mortality rate in the incubators are lowest.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Confused About College, Career? Ask rediffGURUS

Confused About College, Career? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

Post all your college and career-related questions right here on rediffGURUS and let our experts answer.

Katrina Goes On A Movie Date...

Katrina Goes On A Movie Date...

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

After inviting childhood friend Malavika Mohanan to the screening of his new film, Sardar Udham, Vicky Kaushal asks rumoured girlfriend Katrina Kaif out on a movie date.

Expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers

Expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The government will set up expert groups to explore the adoption of common chargers for mobile and all portable electronic devices, and submit a detailed report in two months, Consumer Affairs secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said. The department of consumer affairs on Wednesday called a meeting with industry stakeholders. After the meeting, Singh said India can initially think of exploring shifting to two types of chargers, including a C-Type port.

IIM-A director Ashish Nanda steps down citing personal reasons

IIM-A director Ashish Nanda steps down citing personal reasons

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

An alumnus of IIM-A from the 1983 batch, Nanda was a Robert Braucher Professor of Practice at Harvard Law School and later a Harvard Business School faculty member, before he took charge on September 2, 2013.

Sebi rejigs market data advisory panel

Sebi rejigs market data advisory panel

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Sebi has restructured its advisory committee on market data that recommends policy measures pertaining to areas like securities market data access and privacy. Rejigging its market data advisory committee, Sebi has said the panel will now have 21 members, as per the latest information with the regulator. Earlier the committee had 20 members. The committee is chaired by M S Sahoo, Professor at National Law University, Delhi and former chairperson, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI).

SC fines Mumbai Metro Rs 10 lakh for extra tree-cutting at Aarey

SC fines Mumbai Metro Rs 10 lakh for extra tree-cutting at Aarey

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

Observing that the Mumbai Metro has made an attempt to overreach the court's jurisdiction, the Supreme Court on Monday directed it to pay Rs 10 lakh fine within two weeks for felling of trees in Aarey forest beyond permission.

Dalits not safe in TN: Governor Ravi opens fresh fire on Stalin govt

Dalits not safe in TN: Governor Ravi opens fresh fire on Stalin govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Although there is a lot of talk on social justice, Dalits in Tamil Nadu face atrocities of some kind every other day, Governor R N Ravi has said, apparently targeting the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam after a gap of about a month.

India added three 'unicorns' per month in 2021

India added three 'unicorns' per month in 2021

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

India added three 'unicorns' per month in 2021 to nearly double the overall number of startups valued at over USD 1 billion to 51 as of end-August, a report said on Thursday. Even as, cumbersome regulations are forcing startups to leave India and settle in other countries where they enjoy better treatment, as per the Hurun India, which prepared the list. It can be noted that over the last few years, dedicated efforts have been undertaken to hone the startups ecosystem by the government through flagship initiatives like 'Startup India'.

UP ATS takes accused in Gorakhnath temple attack to Lucknow

UP ATS takes accused in Gorakhnath temple attack to Lucknow

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The Uttar Pradesh Anti-Terror Squad on Wednesday reached its headquarters in Lucknow with the accused in the Gorakhnath temple attack case, Ahmed Murtaza Abbasi, for further inquiries in the case.

ED grills ex-Mumbai CP Sanjay Pandey in NSE co-location case

ED grills ex-Mumbai CP Sanjay Pandey in NSE co-location case

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

The agency recorded his statement under criminal sections of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), officials said.

ASK MAYANK: Can my son do his MBA without giving CAT?

ASK MAYANK: Can my son do his MBA without giving CAT?

Rediff.com5 May 2023

You can apply for online MBAs that won't require CAT scores, suggests rediffGURU Mayank Kumar.

How to Crack JEE in 30 Days

How to Crack JEE in 30 Days

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Keep in mind that JEE Main is all about speed and accuracy, advises Nitin Arora.

Padma Bhushan for Indian vaccine makers

Padma Bhushan for Indian vaccine makers

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella along with Alphabet Inc and its subsidiary Google CEO Sundararajan Pichai are also among those from trade and industry who have been awarded the Padma Bhushan for their distinguished services.

Govt says students want JEE, NEET; cites admit card downloads

Govt says students want JEE, NEET; cites admit card downloads

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Noting that over 17 lakh out of nearly 25 lakh candidates have already downloaded admit cards for the medical and engineering entrance exams, Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' said his ministry has been receiving e-mails from students and parents that these exams should not be further postponed.

The Importance of Smriti Irani

The Importance of Smriti Irani

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

Being made a member of the Cabinet Committee on Political Affairs makes her an important player in BJP politics, observes Rashme Sehgal.

CBI arrests 7 for alleged manipulation of JEE Mains exam

CBI arrests 7 for alleged manipulation of JEE Mains exam

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

The CBI has arrested seven persons including two directors of a Noida-based private institution in connection with alleged manipulation of JEE Mains examination 2021, officials said Friday.

Accused in Gorakhpur temple attack case to undergo psychological test

Accused in Gorakhpur temple attack case to undergo psychological test

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

The Uttar Pradesh police will get a psychological test done on Ahmad Murtaza Abbasi, accused in the attack on security personnel outside Gorakhpur's Gorakhnath temple, a senior official said on Thursday.

5 DRDO labs where everyone is under 35!

5 DRDO labs where everyone is under 35!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'Each lab is working on a key advanced technology of importance to the development of futuristic defence.'

Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?

Will a fresh wave of Covid-19 hit India?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

According to Rajeev Jayadevan, co-chairman, national Indian Medical Association Covid Task Force, the current scenario qualifies as a wave.

'New IITs, IIMs are non-performing assets'

'New IITs, IIMs are non-performing assets'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2011

An influential professor of eminence and one who has been credited for having hauled up the fortunes of IIM Lucknow, and the MDI, Dr Pritam Singh talks about what ails Indian education and the possible solutions.

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

With coronavirus still around, 'virus killers' hit the market

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

A gamechanger for offices and factories, Shycocan, claims to be able to clear an area of 1000 square feet from coronavirus.

CUET: 'Where can I access mock tests?'

CUET: 'Where can I access mock tests?'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Anurag Tiwari, national academic director, medical, Aakash+BYJU'S, answers queries from students who will appear for the exam the first time this year.

'India is China's prime military target'

'India is China's prime military target'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

'On the LAC, China can undertake military action at any place with much fewer resources. It can do 'salami slicing'.'

'Kris' Gopalakrishnan is first chair of RBI's innovation hub

'Kris' Gopalakrishnan is first chair of RBI's innovation hub

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

In August, the central bank had announced that it will set up the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH) to promote innovation across the financial sector by leveraging on technology and creating an environment that would facilitate and foster innovation.

'The opportunity for tech is massive'

'The opportunity for tech is massive'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

'A lot of the emphasis when we hire graduates is the learning for these new technologies -- whether it's cloud and digital data analytics, cybersecurity, or IoT, but also some of the new ones, such as Metaverse or other newer areas.'

ED arrests Mumbai's ex-police chief in NSE phone tapping case

ED arrests Mumbai's ex-police chief in NSE phone tapping case

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Tuesday arrested former Mumbai police commissioner Sanjay Pandey in connection with a money laundering case linked to the alleged illegal phone tapping of NSE employees, officials said.

DD official suspended over PM's speech?

DD official suspended over PM's speech?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

The prime minister had addressed the India Singapore Hackathon 2019 and the 56th Concvocation of IIT, Madras.