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India is ready for fourth industrial revolution and technology innovations: Ambani

India is ready for fourth industrial revolution and technology innovations: Ambani

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Infosys chief Vishal Sikka also said that demonetisation has shown to the world that Indians are ready to adopt new technology disruptions.

Meet Miss India World 2020 Manasa Varanasi

Meet Miss India World 2020 Manasa Varanasi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The 23 year old from Telangana will represent India at the Miss World pageant.

Modi should not enter turf that angels fear to tread

Modi should not enter turf that angels fear to tread

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

'Frankly, India has no role to play.' 'This is a showdown between the US and NATO on one hand and Russia on the other.' 'That said, the outcome of this titanic struggle in Central Europe will remould the world order and affect India profoundly,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'India was never, ever homophobic'

'India was never, ever homophobic'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

'Societal acceptance is the surround-sound of the socio-economic political compass that we live in. This is the first step.'

'UP's love jihad law legalises criminal intimidation, regressive attitudes'

'UP's love jihad law legalises criminal intimidation, regressive attitudes'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'Whom do I want to marry and what decisions I make for marrying the person I love are totally personal decisions, in which neither the State nor the courts have any right to interfere.'

'They want to do away with NGOs'

'They want to do away with NGOs'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

'Amendments in the past have created fear. This will take it further.'

The Best Indian Films of 2018

The Best Indian Films of 2018

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Sreehari Nair picks his top 10 movies of 2018.

Xi's domestic challenges in the months ahead

Xi's domestic challenges in the months ahead

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

There is simmering disquiet in the Communist party and the world is watching as to what can unfold in China in the days to come ahead of next year's party congress, notes Rup Narayan Das.

'People wanted a martyr for AFSPA, but God gave me a life'

'People wanted a martyr for AFSPA, but God gave me a life'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'The government needs to think if a draconian, outdated and colonial law is needed in a democratic, multi religious, diverse country governed by a democratic government.'

Malala named youngest UN Messenger of Peace

Malala named youngest UN Messenger of Peace

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

Men should not clip the "wings of women and let them fly", Nobel Laureate Malala Yousafzai said as United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres designated her as the youngest-ever 'Messenger of Peace'.

Why India LOVES Modi

Why India LOVES Modi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

We love a leader who oozes authority and firmness, notes Virendra Kapoor.

An interview students MUST read

An interview students MUST read

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

'Adaptability is what is needed right now and students have to continuously learn the new tools to remain relevant in the career they choose.'

'We waste water in the most trivial ways'

'We waste water in the most trivial ways'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'You can have a bath in just one bucket of water.' 'When you are brushing your teeth, remember to turn off the tap.' 'You don't have to wash your car every day.'

Indian Muslims are patriots; have avoided lure of ISIS: Rajnath

Indian Muslims are patriots; have avoided lure of ISIS: Rajnath

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

"Just a handful of Indian youth have joined the ISIS. Some have also returned after being persuaded by their families," asserted the home minister.

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

FULL TEXT: President's address to nation on I Day eve

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

Here's the full text of President's address with a word cloud.

Super 30 founder at Stanford: There is no substitute for teachers

Super 30 founder at Stanford: There is no substitute for teachers

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Asserting that there is "no substitute" for teachers, Indian mathematician and founder Anand Kumar has said that there is a need to create an atmosphere in which teachers get respect and recognition to draw the best to this profession.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

Jio designed to help India lead fourth industrial revolution: Mukesh Ambani

Jio designed to help India lead fourth industrial revolution: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

Having missed most of the first three industrial revolutions, India has its chance to lead the fourth industrial revolution through a convergence of its IT prowess, ultra-high-speed internet connectivity and affordable smart devices, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said on Thursday. The richest Indian, who heads the nation's most valuable company Reliance Industries, said his group's telecom and digital unit Jio was conceived to provide the key ingredients needed to lead the fourth industrial revolution.

'In Tamil Nadu, Dravidian Parties Are The Big Boys'

'In Tamil Nadu, Dravidian Parties Are The Big Boys'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

'Sometimes we use political pressure and sometimes political acumen to get what we want.'

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek: Breastfeeding DOES NOT happen naturally. It has to be taught

#WorldBreastfeedingWeek: Breastfeeding DOES NOT happen naturally. It has to be taught

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

Don't believe us? Listen to what doctors have to say this World Breastfeeding Week then.

'Metro-man' says quality of engineers in India sub-standard

'Metro-man' says quality of engineers in India sub-standard

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

A survey of 300 engineering colleges revealed that only 29 per cent engineers are employable, while 30 per cent can be made employable after further studies, whereas 48 per cent are simply not employable

ASK ANU: My child and I can't take this emotional abuse'

ASK ANU: My child and I can't take this emotional abuse'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

#MeToo: Indian men don't see sexism as a huge problem

#MeToo: Indian men don't see sexism as a huge problem

Rediff.com31 Oct 2017

'I see liberal men shocked at the flood of #MeToo on their timelines, men who rail against these terrible things, but who haven't had the slightest idea how many of their friends and family have suffered under their noses, nor how much,' says Mitali Saran.

Riding on Sonet and Seltos, Kia Motors has big plans for India

Riding on Sonet and Seltos, Kia Motors has big plans for India

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

Higher exports will also drive up volumes, as the company seeks to avail of the benefits under the government's recently announced production linked incentive scheme.

'Building Ram Temple at earliest will end tension between Hindus, Muslims'

'Building Ram Temple at earliest will end tension between Hindus, Muslims'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

Bhagwat presented Sangh's views on a number of contentious issue while answering wide-ranging written questions on the last day of the three-day conclave, including on matters like inter-caste marriages, education policy, crimes against women, cow vigilantism.

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

How US companies are helping India fight coronavirus

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

A large number of American companies like Google, Uber and IBM are offering their resources to help India successfully fight the battle against the deadly coronavirus pandemic.

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

'Love is a powerful, life-saving, drug'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'My father is a postman. My mother is a homemaker. No one in my family had studied medicine.' 'I wanted to be the first doctor in my family so I could listen to people like me and help them feel better about themselves,' says Archana Vijayan, an MBBS student with a disability, who was initially denied admission into medical school, even after passing the NEET twice.

With Rs 10,800 crore, Yuri Milner eyes Indian start-ups

With Rs 10,800 crore, Yuri Milner eyes Indian start-ups

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

In India, he has already made investments in both his personal capacity and through DST Global, his venture firm.

How can you measure democracy?

How can you measure democracy?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

There is a vocal constituency of educated, well-to-do, articulate Indian elites who would rather go with the idea that too much democracy is a liability. That India needs a spell of benevolent dictatorship. Of course, they have never lived under one, points out Shekhar Gupta.

In a first, yoga practice goes inside UN General Assembly

In a first, yoga practice goes inside UN General Assembly

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

The General Assembly hall, where world leaders come together every year for the high-level UN session, was packed with UN diplomats, officials, yoga gurus and practitioners, children and people from various backgrounds as India's Permanent Mission to the UN organised the commemoration of the 5th International Day of Yoga Thursday.

'India has completely forgotten history'

'India has completely forgotten history'

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

'Our religion had some important philosophies regarding trans people that cannot be ignored.' 'Contemporary India is refusing and ignoring transgender people.'

Good news! PM Modi gifts a new IIM to Jammu

Good news! PM Modi gifts a new IIM to Jammu

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

The Union Cabinet today approved the establishment and operationalisation of IIM at Jammu from the academic year 2016-17.

Rahul speaks to ex-American diplomat on Indo-US ties

Rahul speaks to ex-American diplomat on Indo-US ties

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

India and the United States can work together not to fight an 'authoritarian' China but to make it observe the rule of law, former US diplomat and Harvard professor Nicholas Burns said on Friday in a conversation with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

Trailer: Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is fun

Trailer: Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan is fun

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan appears a whirlwind ride filled with drama, emotion and, of course, humour, says Namrata Thakker

The making of the first Indian-American woman in US House of Representatives

The making of the first Indian-American woman in US House of Representatives

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

Chennai-born Pramila Jayapal makes history in Washington state; she is also the first person of colour in the Washington State Democratic delegation.

The BJP's Politics of Population

The BJP's Politics of Population

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

Population is a touchy issue in India. Anybody will notice the crowded rat race we live in, notes Shyam G Menon.

How NIIT became a big success in China

How NIIT became a big success in China

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

The job placement rate for students trained by NIIT in China is over 90 per cent.' A revealing excerpt from Saibal Dasgupta's Running With The Dragon: How India Should Do Business With China.

Can Mann-Kejriwal Tackle Punjab's Many Challenges?

Can Mann-Kejriwal Tackle Punjab's Many Challenges?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Kejriwal's centralised way of governance might work in Delhi, but Punjab will call for delegation, observes Sanjeev Nayyar.

Rs 201 per day? Rs 277? How much welfare do Indians need?

Rs 201 per day? Rs 277? How much welfare do Indians need?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2017

Universal basic income or social security? Economist Nitin Desai feels we need a blueprint for universal health care and pensions to help the vulnerable section.

Taliban 2.0: The PLIGHT of WOMEN

Taliban 2.0: The PLIGHT of WOMEN

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

Their leaders in the provinces, which have been under the control of Taliban commanders for several months now, speak the language of the bigot. Women are known to have been abducted and enslaved. Several young girls have simply disappeared.