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Enrol for a creative writing workshop in Mumbai

Enrol for a creative writing workshop in Mumbai

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

The course will help you turn your thoughts and ideas into short, meaningful essays and polish them for publishing or for blog posting.

Has Congress shot itself in the foot with drug case against Majithia on poll eve?

Has Congress shot itself in the foot with drug case against Majithia on poll eve?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

'This is evidently pure vendetta politics and may even end up helping the Akalis in the elections'

Isro's Fat Boy to go commercial only in 2020

Isro's Fat Boy to go commercial only in 2020

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

GSLV-MK III, which uses a homegrown cryogenic engine, has to do at least two more launches before it begins commercial operations, report Raghu Krishnan and T E Narasimhan.

Emergency declared in Sri Lanka as President Gotabaya flees to Maldives

Emergency declared in Sri Lanka as President Gotabaya flees to Maldives

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency on Wednesday as angry protesters stormed the prime minister's office in Colombo, hours after president Gotabaya Rajapksa fled to the Maldives on a military jet, amid the country's worst economic crisis in decades.

Tata group companies outshine the market under N Chandrasekaran

Tata group companies outshine the market under N Chandrasekaran

Rediff.com20 Jan 2022

The group began to outperform the broader market only with the onset of the pandemic in March 2020 while earlier it was largely keeping pace with the Sensex. The group's market cap is up 164.4 per cent since the end of March 2020 against a 105 per cent rally in the Sensex.

NITI Aagyog to have specialised wings, including 'Team India'

NITI Aagyog to have specialised wings, including 'Team India'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2015

The newly-created NITI Aayog will be a think-tank having experts and representative on its board from states and the Centre.

'It is common for any virus to mutate'

'It is common for any virus to mutate'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

'There is no data to show this virus is more deadlier.'

PM to launch COVID vaccination drive on Jan 16 at 10.30 am

PM to launch COVID vaccination drive on Jan 16 at 10.30 am

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Modi is also likely to launch the Co-WIN (COVID Vaccine Intelligence Network) App, a digital platform created for real-time monitoring of COVID-19 vaccine delivery and distribution.

Scientists identify 70 drugs that may fight COVID-19

Scientists identify 70 drugs that may fight COVID-19

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

The identification of host dependency factors mediating virus infection may provide key insights into effective molecular targets for developing broadly acting antiviral therapeutics against SARS-CoV-2 and other deadly coronavirus strains, according to the researchers.

ASK ANU: 'I love her. She calls me bro'

ASK ANU: 'I love her. She calls me bro'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

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

Does Siddha medicine have a Covid cure?

Does Siddha medicine have a Covid cure?

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Not one single, but multiple trials are there to quote. However, these will be published as scientific manuscripts.' 'This includes integrative as well as standalone approaches in Covid mitigation.'

Restore normalcy: Govt to JNU VC after violence

Restore normalcy: Govt to JNU VC after violence

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Amid growing demands for his resignation, Kumar told the MHRD officials that efforts were being made to facilitate semester registration for 'willing' students.

Sachin Bansal is back as CEO, this time at a microfinance company

Sachin Bansal is back as CEO, this time at a microfinance company

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Bansal has picked up a majority stake in Chaitanya Rural Intermediation Development Services, a company which runs microfinance institution Chaitanya India Fin Credit.

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

World Press Photo 2022 Winners!

Rediff.com13 Apr 2022

Discover some of the winners of 2022 World Press Photo Contest.

5 years after return to India, Geeta may have found her family

5 years after return to India, Geeta may have found her family

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

The over five-year-long search to find Geeta's family led to Parbhani in Maharashtra, where she is now being trained in sign language by Pahal, an NGO working for the hearing and speech impaired.

Apathy, fatalism or bravado? Why people are not following Covid norms

Apathy, fatalism or bravado? Why people are not following Covid norms

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

People have developed a fatalistic attitude where they believe that anything can happen. They think, 'there's no medicine, no beds in the hospitals, what are we alive for?' And when you get that kind of an attitude, you stop taking precautions

Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu demands probe after IWF admits of mistake in dope case

Weightlifter Sanjita Chanu demands probe after IWF admits of mistake in dope case

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

The IWF has admitted to mentioning two different urine sample numbers in its communication of her dope flunk earlier this year, according to a letter that the world body sent to the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA).

With 'Swayam' in orbit, Pune college takes giant leap in space

With 'Swayam' in orbit, Pune college takes giant leap in space

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

It was a euphoric moment for students of the College of Engineering in Pune as the academic satellite developed by them -- Swayam -- was on Wednesday successfully placed in orbit along with 19 others.

TCS opens special R&D centre in Hyderabad

TCS opens special R&D centre in Hyderabad

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

The centre will be focusing on emerging communication technologies

Government worried about junk food consumption

Government worried about junk food consumption

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Anbumani Ramadoss has sent a communication to Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh to take appropriate measures to check this increasing trend in all nniversities and educational institutions.

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Does US Want India-China Ties Boiling?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Washington is signalling to Delhi that it can rely on American support in any great game vis-a-vis China. Delhi shouldn't fall into the trap, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Can India Deal with Halahal In Amrit Kaal?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

We have our own problems for sure and they are not trivial, but for now, our economy is in not too bad a shape, our politics is as personality-driven and authoritarian as that of most countries in the world. We must make the best of what we have and not be excessively unhappy looking at the grass on the other side of the septic tank which may not be greener after all!, observes Shreekant Sambrani.

Row breaks out over Centre's 'Surgical Strike Day' celebrations in colleges

Row breaks out over Centre's 'Surgical Strike Day' celebrations in colleges

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

HRD Minister Javadekar responding to criticism of politicising the event said the UGC communication reflected "patriotism not politics", and it is not compulsory for the academic institutions to organise any such event.

India was there for us, we will be there for them: Biden

India was there for us, we will be there for them: Biden

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

"The president pledged America's steadfast ongoing support for the people of India, who have been impacted by the recent surge in the COVID-19 cases," White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki told reporters at her daily news conference.

Omicron: 200 Million Indians Yet To Be Vaccinated

Omicron: 200 Million Indians Yet To Be Vaccinated

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

We need to give a booster shot to all our frontline workers first as if they fall victim to Omicron, the health system will collapse, points out Ramesh Menon.

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

10 Career Skills You Must Have!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

An individual must have tolerance for ambiguity and will have to learn to adapt to changing scenarios, suggests Career Coach Dr Shruthi J Mayur.

Stalin Draws Up Line Of DMK Succession

Stalin Draws Up Line Of DMK Succession

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

What does Udhayanidhi's induction as minister mean? For the DMK, it indicates the future course, direction and leadership. It is continuity with change, and change with continuity, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

China claims traditional medicines fight COVID-19

China claims traditional medicines fight COVID-19

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Studies in China claim that traditional Chinese medicines seem to be working effectively on patients with mild or moderate symptoms of coronavirus.

PM to scientists: Extend research from labs to land

PM to scientists: Extend research from labs to land

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

He said India has a rich tradition and a long history of both discovery and use of science and technology.

Have you heard of Bharatvani?

Have you heard of Bharatvani?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Bharatvani, when it is complete, will revive languages in India that are on the verge of extinction.

IIM-Ahmedabad requires faculty and researchers

IIM-Ahmedabad requires faculty and researchers

Rediff.com3 Aug 2007

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad requires faculty and postdoctoral/research fellows in Centre for Management in Agriculture (CMA)

Foreign secy visit Bangladesh, meets PM Sheikh Hasina

Foreign secy visit Bangladesh, meets PM Sheikh Hasina

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Shringla visited Dhaka in March last after assuming office of the Indian Foreign Secretary in January this year.

BEL, Anna Varsity build Patang, a drone with 2-km zoom range

BEL, Anna Varsity build Patang, a drone with 2-km zoom range

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The unmanned aerial vehicle has been developed for surveillance and broadcasting and is ready for commercialisation.

Pfizer tells India its vaccine 'highly effective' on Covid variant

Pfizer tells India its vaccine 'highly effective' on Covid variant

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Providing data, it said UK's Public Health England has reported high vaccine effectiveness (87.9 per cent) against the B.1.617.2 variant, most reported in India, in an observational study (concluded on May 22, 2021).

CEED on January 21, 2007

CEED on January 21, 2007

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

The Common Entrance Examination for Design 2006, an all India examination conducted by the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, on behalf of the ministry of human resources development, department of education, government of India, will be held on

Andaman & Nicobar can attract Hong Kong investments

Andaman & Nicobar can attract Hong Kong investments

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

'Leaders of the Indian community in Hong Kong had broached the idea of developing the Andaman and Nicobar islands for investment and setting up manufacturing units,' points out Rup Narayan Das.

Using a mouthwash can increase risk of diabetes?

Using a mouthwash can increase risk of diabetes?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2017

Nearly all popular mouthwash solutions include ingredients that kill bacteria -- both the good and bad.

Govt allows round-the-clock vaccination against COVID-19

Govt allows round-the-clock vaccination against COVID-19

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Easing restrictions, all private hospitals were on Tuesday allowed to give the vaccines if they adhere to the laid down norms, while the 9 am to 5 pm timing was also done away with.

Youth Cong leaders to spend New Year at Sevagram

Youth Cong leaders to spend New Year at Sevagram

Rediff.com26 Dec 2011

Besides taking selected youth leaders to this institute for training, the Youth Congress also organises 5-day training camps in states to develop ideological clarity, communication skills and team spirit and guide them how to identify themselves with the locals and be the social activists more than just the political workers.

'Congress is in a self-destructive mode in Punjab'

'Congress is in a self-destructive mode in Punjab'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

'The Congress is trying to cover up their anti-incumbency by highlighting the Dalit CM factor.'