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It's reverse brain drain! Start-ups woo talent returning to India from US

It's reverse brain drain! Start-ups woo talent returning to India from US

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Indian start-ups and software product companies are trying to attract engineers and programmers who are either stranded in India because of the lockdown or H-1B visa holders who have been laid off.

Coronavirus: How India Inc is tackling the crisis

Coronavirus: How India Inc is tackling the crisis

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Across the country, companies have stepped up their act to contain the crisis. IT and other new economy firms seem to have taken a lead.

Best of 2017: 10 breathtaking pics of India

Best of 2017: 10 breathtaking pics of India

Rediff.com17 Dec 2017

Presenting some stunning views of India's geography sent in by our readers.

Sunny Leone explores Kerala

Sunny Leone explores Kerala

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

Even as some film folk are busy working, there are others who are either holidaying or dreaming of it.

Treat sex workers with dignity, not to abuse them: SC to police

Treat sex workers with dignity, not to abuse them: SC to police

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Any sex worker who is a victim of sexual assault should be provided with all facilities available to a survivor of sexual assault, including immediate medical assistance, in accordance with law, it said.

Whither The Middle Class?

Whither The Middle Class?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Ajit Balakrishnan on how to arrest a worldwide decline.

'Are you from the land of yoga?'

'Are you from the land of yoga?'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

'If I were to say, I had the best vegetarian food in my life in Vietnam, nobody would believe me.' 'When I proclaimed this to my friends, they didn't believe me. I had to show them the pictures and make them drool!!'

SC to hear plea against hijab verdict after Holi holidays

SC to hear plea against hijab verdict after Holi holidays

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to list for hearing after Holi vacation the pleas challenging the Karnataka high court verdict which dismissed the petitions seeking permission to wear hijab inside the classroom saying it is not a part of the essential religious practice in Islamic faith.

How a determined father put Sankar on World C'ships podium

How a determined father put Sankar on World C'ships podium

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

Sankar's father Subramanian encouraged him to drop out of the schooling system at an early age and pushed him to play in the upper age groups and senior circuits.

Centre conspired to remove TMC from power: Mamata after victory

Centre conspired to remove TMC from power: Mamata after victory

Rediff.com3 Oct 2021

"Since the elections started in West Bengal, central government hatched conspiracies to remove us (from power). I was hurt in my feet so that I don't contest the polls," she said.

India's First Surgical Strike

India's First Surgical Strike

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Shastri told General Chaudhuri, 'I want to reach Lahore before they enter Kashmir'.' 'Today, many regard this initiative of Shastri as the first surgical strike.' A revealing excerpt from Dr Sandeep Shastri's Lal Bahadur Shastri: Politics And Beyond.

Pics: What are India's hottest models up to?

Pics: What are India's hottest models up to?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

These girls are chilling even when they're working!

SC asks EPS, OPS to maintain status quo, directs Madras HC to hear plea

SC asks EPS, OPS to maintain status quo, directs Madras HC to hear plea

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Madras high court to adjudicate in three weeks the pleas filed by O Panneerselvam (OPS) and others against the July 11 general council meet of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) in which OPS was expelled from the party.

How to get the best deals on your summer holiday

How to get the best deals on your summer holiday

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Travel companies and agencies are offering early bird discounts going up to 40 per cent. Priyadarshini Maji reports

4 former Congress ministers join BJP in Punjab

4 former Congress ministers join BJP in Punjab

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Former Congress MLA from Barnala, Kewal Dhillon, and former Shiormani Akali Dal MLAs Sarup Chand Singla and Mohinder Kaur Josh also joined the BJP.

The BJP's Forgotten Margdarshak

The BJP's Forgotten Margdarshak

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Murli Manohar Joshi makes a rare public appearance.

AMAZING PHOTOS: India's stunning water bodies!

AMAZING PHOTOS: India's stunning water bodies!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2013

Readers share their most beautiful summer vacation memories.

Disha Patani looks GORGEOUS

Disha Patani looks GORGEOUS

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Farah wishes Gauri... Prithviraj promotes Bhramam...

Delhi HC refuses to stay Ishrat Jahan probe officer's dismissal

Delhi HC refuses to stay Ishrat Jahan probe officer's dismissal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

The Delhi high court on Monday refused to stay the Centre's order dismissing Satish Chandra Verma, a senior IPS officer who had assisted the CBI in its probe in the Ishrat Jahan fake encounter case, a month before his scheduled retirement.

Goa, Kerala, Ladakh: India's top summer destinations

Goa, Kerala, Ladakh: India's top summer destinations

Rediff.com24 Apr 2018

Yatra.com has revealed a list of places Indians want to travel to.

The Birthday Emraan Hashmi Wants To Forget

The Birthday Emraan Hashmi Wants To Forget

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'I remember how my grandmother was scared for me when I joined the industry because she was aware of the hurdles and pitfalls.' 'It's a harsh place.' 'When the going is good, it's great, but you really have to have the spirit to deal with the situation when the chips are down.'

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

Has India ever seen multiple crises like these?

Has India ever seen multiple crises like these?

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

We have a full blown epidemic, an economic recession with the highest unemployment in Indian history, and a powerful enemy whose aggressive and offensive actions we did not anticipate, states Aakar Patel.

MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 2 cr target in 10 years?'

MF Guru: 'Can I achieve Rs 2 cr target in 10 years?'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

Ulhas Joshi, Head -- Sales, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Legitimises terrorism: India slams UN report on Kashmir

Legitimises terrorism: India slams UN report on Kashmir

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

Hitting out at the report, ministry of external affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said in New Delhi that the update of the earlier OHCHR report is "merely a continuation of the earlier false and motivated narrative" on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Three-row SUVs are the latest draw for auto firms

Three-row SUVs are the latest draw for auto firms

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Close to half a dozen more three-row premium mid-size models are expected to hit the road over the next two years.

Animal lovers relieved as SC lifts stay on HC order on feeding stray dogs

Animal lovers relieved as SC lifts stay on HC order on feeding stray dogs

Rediff.com19 May 2022

In a huge relief to animal welfare organisations and volunteers involved in feeding stray dogs, the Supreme Court on Thursday lifted the interim stay on the operation of the Delhi high court order relating to the feeding of stray dogs and also stayed the same.

Photos: The best beaches in India

Photos: The best beaches in India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2011

Aashish Gupta of Yellowleg.com picks his list of the best beaches in India.

India must worry over China's $150 bn defence budget

India must worry over China's $150 bn defence budget

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

'While China has been hiking its defence spending, India has done precious little in implementing the Manmohan Singh government's decision of raising a 90,000-strong China-centric Mountain Strike Corps,' says Rajeev Sharma.

Vision 2020: India to grow at 7.7%, China at 6.4%

Vision 2020: India to grow at 7.7%, China at 6.4%

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Creation of 115 million non-farm jobs over next decade critical to sustaining growth, says McKinsey

When Dilip Kumar campaigned for Sharad Pawar

When Dilip Kumar campaigned for Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

From enjoying beer sessions with Shiv Sena founder late Bal Thackeray on the terrace of his Matoshree residence to going on vacations with Nationalist Conress Party chief Sharad Pawar and his family, the late thespian Dilip Kumar enjoyed warm relations with leaders belonging to different political hues, even though the ties strained later.

'China is our enemy'

'China is our enemy'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

'We must acknowledge China will use Pakistan against India.' 'We all need to know that these two countries are ready to destabilise India at all times.'

Supreme Court to hear EPS's plea in single leadership row on July 6

Supreme Court to hear EPS's plea in single leadership row on July 6

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday said that it would hear on July 6 a plea filed by former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami challenging the Madras high court order staying the passing of any unannounced resolutions in the meeting of the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam general and executive councils concerning the issue of single leadership of the party.

Raise demand for 50% women in judiciary: CJI to lawyers

Raise demand for 50% women in judiciary: CJI to lawyers

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

"I don't want you to cry but with anger, you have to shout and demand that we need 50 per cent reservation," the CJI said.

High 5G spectrum prices put pressure on telcos

High 5G spectrum prices put pressure on telcos

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Apex telecom industry body COAI has asserted that spectrum pricing should be kept conducive to market conditions as 5G entails upfront capital investments with monetisation spread over a long-haul, and pricing radiowaves high will only push the players up against the wall. The stage is set for Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) to come out with its recommendations on 5G spectrum pricing and other modalities for upcoming auctions, and the announcement from the sector watchdog is expected anytime now. Norms will also be worked out for new frequencies such as 526-698 MHz and millimetre band, that is 24.25 - 28.5 GHz, in addition to bands such as 700 MHz, 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2300 MHz, 2500 MHz, 3300-3670 MHz.

Short-Term FDs Best Bet In Rising-Rate Scenario

Short-Term FDs Best Bet In Rising-Rate Scenario

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

'FDs should hold your emergency funds, equivalent to around 6-12 times your monthly expenses.'

India assumes UNSC presidency, eyes permanent seat

India assumes UNSC presidency, eyes permanent seat

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

After a gap of 19 years, India on Monday assumed the rotating presidency of the United Nations Security Council for August, a period it intends to utilise to establish its credentials for a permanent membership by creating a more "enduring" presence for itself. A temporary member of the Council, India last held the monthly presidency in December 1992. August, being a vacation period, is expected to be a more relaxed one.

India, China agree not to send more troops to LAC

India, China agree not to send more troops to LAC

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The decisions were mentioned in a joint statement issued by the two armies late Tuesday, a day after the sixth round of Sino-India Corps commander-level talks that lasted for 14-hours.

Howdy Modi had nothing of enduring value for India

Howdy Modi had nothing of enduring value for India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'What has India got out of Howdy India in substantive terms?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Famous illusionist Cyril comes to India

Famous illusionist Cyril comes to India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Cyril's Family Vacation: Hawaii Edition will premiere on June 17 at 8.30 pm on AXN.