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IITs slip in Asian university rankings

IITs slip in Asian university rankings

Rediff.com14 May 2010

The rankings listed Asia's top 200 universities, where 12 Indian institutions figure, including seven IITs and five universities.

India an economic giant: Peter Drucker

India an economic giant: Peter Drucker

Rediff.com21 Jan 2004

An eminent American economist, who had predicted in the early fifties how computer technology would one day thoroughly transform business, has said India is becoming a powerhouse very fast.

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Shruti Sharma, a student of history, has topped the civil services examination 2021, with the first three rank holders being women in results announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday.

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

DU women graduates secure top ranks in UPSC exam

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Shruti Sharma, a student of history, has topped the civil services examination 2021, with the first three rank holders being women in results announced by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Monday.

Sunil Chopra: interim dean of Kellogg biz school

Sunil Chopra: interim dean of Kellogg biz school

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Chopra was an assistant professor at the Stern School of Business Administration at New York University before going to Kellogg.

'How I scored 98.2 percent in Class XII'

'How I scored 98.2 percent in Class XII'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

Antariksh Bothale, who scored 98.2 percent in Class XII in 2007, is of the belief that with proper guidance and hard work, anyone can do well in board exams. Here's his advice to students.

Lumbini as backdrop for Modi-Deuba meet, India-Nepal sign 6 MoUs

Lumbini as backdrop for Modi-Deuba meet, India-Nepal sign 6 MoUs

Rediff.com16 May 2022

Modi and Deuba discussed ways to strengthen ongoing cooperation and develop new areas in the multifaceted bilateral partnership.

Indian fliers rejoice, US opens up to travellers post-Covid

Indian fliers rejoice, US opens up to travellers post-Covid

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

Starting today, November 8, the US has lifted all restrictions for fully vaccinated international travellers, including from India, but they will have to show proof of a negative coronavirus test before boarding a flight to the country.

Reliance to acquire Metro AG's India business for Rs 2,850 crore

Reliance to acquire Metro AG's India business for Rs 2,850 crore

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Reliance Industries Ltd will acquire German firm Metro AG's wholesale operations in India for Rs 2,850 crore as the conglomerate run by billionaire Mukesh Ambani seeks to strengthen its dominant position in India's mammoth retail sector. "Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL), a subsidiary of Reliance Industries Ltd, signed definitive agreements to acquire a 100 per cent equity stake in Metro Cash & Carry India for a total cash consideration of Rs 2,850 crore, subject to closing adjustments," said a joint statement. Through this acquisition, Reliance Retail will get access to a network of Metro India stores located in prime locations across key cities, along with a large base of registered kiranas and other institutional customers, and a strong supplier network.

Ulema's role crucial in countering extremism, radicalisation: Ajit Doval

Ulema's role crucial in countering extremism, radicalisation: Ajit Doval

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The ulema have a leading role in educating the people on the original tolerant and moderate principles of Islam and countering extremism with progressive ideas and thought, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval said Tuesday.

Bezwada Wilson, an Indian hero

Bezwada Wilson, an Indian hero

Rediff.com11 Nov 2018

Between January 1, 2017 and September 18, 2018, one manual scavenger died every five days. He is no caped superhero, but Bezwada Wilson continues to fight the good fight for manual scavengers, says Manavi Kapur.

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'It was more than ego.' 'It carried with it a sincere belief that he was the quintessence of the country, that the country's destiny was irrevocably intertwined with his destiny.' An excerpt from T J S George's The Dismantling of India: In 35 Portraits.

A red letter day for Postal dept

A red letter day for Postal dept

Rediff.com24 Oct 2005

The red boxes are out and new look rectangular letterboxes are being inducted in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Patna.

BArch admissions 2018: How to get into IITs, NITs, SPAs, CFTIs

BArch admissions 2018: How to get into IITs, NITs, SPAs, CFTIs

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Decoding the JEE Main Paper 2.

How India can woo firms leaving China

How India can woo firms leaving China

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

Nomura Group Study found that in 2019, out of the fifty-six companies which shifted their production out of China, only three of these invested in India; while 26 went to Vietnam, 11 to Taiwan, and 08 to Thailand. In April 2020, Nikkei noted that out of the 1,000 firms which were planning to leave China and invest in Asian countries, only 300 of them were seriously thinking of investing in India.

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Delhi should follow Los Angeles and Beijing to fight air pollution

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Here's what the national capital needs to do to ensure the residents stop breathing toxic fumes.

DRDO chief was removed to bring in someone younger: Parrikar

DRDO chief was removed to bring in someone younger: Parrikar

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday said there was no controversy in the sacking of Avinash Chander as Defence Research and Development Organisation chief and it was he who recommended that the position should be held by someone from a "slightly younger generation" and not by someone on contract.

Common Entrance Examination for Design

Common Entrance Examination for Design

Rediff.com15 Oct 2003

Also: Commonwealth Academic Staff Fellowship.

Centre harassing my government, says Naidu

Centre harassing my government, says Naidu

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

The Andhra CM charged the BJP and Centre with 'mud-slinging' and trying to 'damage his credibility'.

India, EU hold human rights dialogue, agree to safeguard freedom of activists, journalists

India, EU hold human rights dialogue, agree to safeguard freedom of activists, journalists

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

After a fresh round of human rights dialogue, India and the European Union on Friday concurred on the importance of safeguarding freedom, independence and diversity of civil society actors, including human rights defenders and journalists.

Researchers develop tsunami atlas

Researchers develop tsunami atlas

Rediff.com13 Dec 2005

It will now be possible to surmise the height of a tsunami at any given place along the coast.

Sri Lanka: 'Political stability must be restored'

Sri Lanka: 'Political stability must be restored'

Rediff.com7 May 2022

'For the common man, the economic conditions are not going to get better.'

Would Manipur Violence Have Continued If...

Would Manipur Violence Have Continued If...

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

...the BJP's template of operation was different or if the Centre and the state were ruled by dissimilar parties? asks Shyam G Menon.

Will Uber bring helicopter service to India also?

Will Uber bring helicopter service to India also?

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

The country holds one of the biggest opportunities for Uber as more Indians start using smartphones

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

The brightest Indian-American stars in the US

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.Indian Americans are not just shining in the fields of technology, education and management. You can now spot them every where... in politics, in research, in the movies and even on YouTube, says Ignatius Chithelen.

IIT-Kanpur to open centre in Noida

IIT-Kanpur to open centre in Noida

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

IIT-Kanpur to open centre in Noida

'The pandemic has made us more hateful'

'The pandemic has made us more hateful'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'The reason why we have reached such depths is because of the breakdown of the rule of law, and not the political atmosphere.' 'Yes, the political atmosphere has aggravated the situation.'

The IIT Common Entrance Exam for Design

The IIT Common Entrance Exam for Design

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

Alert: The Common Entrance Examination for Design conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay.

COVID-19: Indian-Americans raise funds for relief work

COVID-19: Indian-Americans raise funds for relief work

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

SEWA International, a leading Indian-American non-profit organisation, has so far raised more than $250,000 for its COVID-19 relief efforts. It is using the money to buy personal protective equipment's, in particular facial masks and surgical masks, to donate free to the local law enforcement officials and hospitals in some of the hot spot areas like New York, who have run out of these essential items.

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Guess which IIT bagged the highest package?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

IIT Roorkee has so far seen the highest domestic salary rise Rs 80 lakh, up by a third from Rs 60 lakh last year.

New Snapdeal hiring halved

New Snapdeal hiring halved

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Not chasing IIM-A graduates whose joining dates have been deferred by rival Flipkart, says the company

Rajiv Kumar assumes charge as chief election commissioner

Rajiv Kumar assumes charge as chief election commissioner

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Kumar said the Commission will follow the time-tested methods of consultations and consensus building in bringing about any reforms and will not shy away from tough decisions, according to an Election Commission (EC) statement.

'This feeling of hatred is not going to stop'

'This feeling of hatred is not going to stop'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'Unfortunately, our political class is not interested in making this society equal. They just want to exploit the situation for their own benefit.'

Boeing catches them young to scale up talent pool

Boeing catches them young to scale up talent pool

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The firm, which aims to double sourcing from India, is looking at partnerships with institutions such as the IITs

It's incredible what love can motivate us to build: Zuckerberg

It's incredible what love can motivate us to build: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Mark Zuckerberg's Taj Mahal post had received over 450,000 likes, 11,000 comments and 7,700 shares.

Sharath Kamal bestowed with Khel Ratna

Sharath Kamal bestowed with Khel Ratna

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Sharath is the lone Khel Ratna award recipient, 25 sportspersons, including shuttlers Lakshya Sen, HS Prannoy, woman boxer Nikhat Zareen, track and field athletes Eldhose Paul and Avinash Sable, were conferred with the Arjuna Award.

Biden's point person on Russian sanctions to visit India

Biden's point person on Russian sanctions to visit India

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

In New Delhi, Singh will continue US administration's ongoing consultations with India, and advance a range of issues in the US-India economic relationship and strategic partnership.

The success story of India's second largest online market

The success story of India's second largest online market

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

ShopClues does 1.5 million transactions a month and claims to have 40 million monthly visitors.

MMS scandal case: IITian granted bail

MMS scandal case: IITian granted bail

Rediff.com24 Dec 2004

In another development, the juvenile Court in Delhi issued show cause notices to two prominent TV channels for allegedly identifying the minor boy involved in the scandal.