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India, Bangladesh can revive Bay of Bengal dynamism

India, Bangladesh can revive Bay of Bengal dynamism

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

The South Asian nations could script a new history of cooperation and prosperity that could serve as an example for other nations, notes Dr Rahul Mishra.

PM Modi, you have time on your side

PM Modi, you have time on your side

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The last three prime ministers who served full terms started out in their early 70s. Mr Modi is younger and fitter than all of them. But he needs to find it in him to change course if he is to beat the odds, notes T N Ninan.

India's 1st smart city is all set to take off in a big way

India's 1st smart city is all set to take off in a big way

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

'Initially, Gift City was just another real estate project, but all that changed with Modi moving to New Delhi,' notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Going back to India would have ruined everything'

'Going back to India would have ruined everything'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

'As an international student, I am constantly living in fear.' 'You're always on guard as to what will happen next.'

How India is gearing up to distribute Covid-19 vaccine

How India is gearing up to distribute Covid-19 vaccine

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

A model being considered is to have a combined cold chain approach - where the agricultural cold chain would be combined with vaccine cold chains.

Why India's ATMs are vulnerable to cyber attack

Why India's ATMs are vulnerable to cyber attack

Rediff.com13 Dec 2016

'The absence of cyber security framework for ATMs is like a dream come true for hackers.'

US formally withdraws from WHO

US formally withdraws from WHO

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

In April, the US stopped funding to WHO as the Trump administration reviewed the ties.

Get your house in order: HC rebukes Delhi govt over blackmarketing of oxygen cylinders and medicines

Get your house in order: HC rebukes Delhi govt over blackmarketing of oxygen cylinders and medicines

Rediff.com27 Apr 2021

During an over three-hour hearing on the matter relating to oxygen crisis and shortage of medicines to treat COVID-19 patients in the national capital, the court observed that the "problem lies with the Delhi government" and directed nodal officer Udit Prakash to ensure supply of oxygen by cylinders to hospitals and nursing homes "without fail".

E-toll is yet to take off on Indian highways

E-toll is yet to take off on Indian highways

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

A few weeks ago, when Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari launched an electronic toll-collection system on the Delhi-Mumbai highway, television channels reported live from toll plazas showing vehicles with radio frequency identification (RFID) tags in dedicated lanes that did not have to stop for paying cash.

Hydroxychloroquine consignment from India arrives in US

Hydroxychloroquine consignment from India arrives in US

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Hydroxychloroquine has been identified by the US Food and Drug Administration as a possible treatment for the COVID-19 and it is being tested on more than 1,500 coronavirus patients in New York.

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

'Virtual hearing of cases is an excellent development'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

'Coupled with e-filing procedures it would really enhance the ability of the judiciary to provide speedier justice.'

India, Bangladesh ink 7 pacts after Modi-Hasina talks

India, Bangladesh ink 7 pacts after Modi-Hasina talks

Rediff.com5 Oct 2019

The pacts signed after Modi-Hasina talks provided for deeper cooperation between the two countries in areas of water resources, youth affairs, culture, education and coastal surveillance.

Why dissent will become more difficult in India

Why dissent will become more difficult in India

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

'These trends put at risk not only minorities or the media or some other out-of-favour group, they can and do concern everyone,' warns T N Ninan.

Modi visit: Palestinian Prez to discuss India's role in peace process

Modi visit: Palestinian Prez to discuss India's role in peace process

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

He said India can have a possible role in creating a multilateral forum of negotiations between the Palestinians and Israelis.

'China only understands strength'

'China only understands strength'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

'If you behave like a nail, the adversary will behave like a hammer.'

Tax panel seeks major changes to reassessment rules

Tax panel seeks major changes to reassessment rules

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

The I-T officer can go back up to six years to scrutinise the books of accounts of the assessees.

Indian scientists lead battle against COVID-19

Indian scientists lead battle against COVID-19

Rediff.com8 May 2020

'Unless we make our own testing kits, we will not get out of this disease faster.'

After Trump snub, US increases defence ties with India

After Trump snub, US increases defence ties with India

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

'The US and India continue to use their deepening relationship to build new partnerships within and beyond the Indo-Pacific.'

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Post Brexit, Irish universities are seeing a surge in applications says Barry O'Driscoll, senior spokesperson for Education in Ireland.

Will work to ensure India emerges as an education hub: Smriti Irani

Will work to ensure India emerges as an education hub: Smriti Irani

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

Speaking at a function in Pune, the HRD minister also said that she would be soon introducing changes that would make her ministry more transparent. Devidas Deshpande reports.

IIT pioneers radical surveillance tech

IIT pioneers radical surveillance tech

Rediff.com5 Aug 2008

The Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur, has developed cutting edge surveillance and tracking technologies, which will be vital in identifying the exact location of mobile phone users and the train positions.The new system would provide information about the exact position of the cellphone user rather than the currently technology, which provides information regarding the BTS tower. This would enable the investigating agencies to nab the terrorists and criminals.

'Surveillance can't go down because the curve is going down'

'Surveillance can't go down because the curve is going down'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'Even after vaccines are given, precautions like using a mask and maintaining social distancing have to be taken.'

False assertions: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir

False assertions: India condemns UK lawmakers' debate on farmers' stir

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

The Indian High Commission made its displeasure known despite the British government earlier reiterating that the three New Delhi laws on agricultural reform were a "domestic matter".

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

'Coronavirus crisis is a wake-up call'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

'You cannot fight a disease as complex as COVID-19 without a carefully calibrated, localised response.'

9 new ministers join Modi government

9 new ministers join Modi government

Rediff.com3 Sep 2017

The new Ministers of State sworn in by President Ram Nath Kovind at a ceremony in the Rashtrapati Bhavan include Virendra Kumar, Anant Kumar Hegde and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, former IAS officers Alphons Kannanthanam and R K Singh, former diplomat Hardeep Puri and ex-Mumbai police chief Satyapal Singh. Two other new faces are Ashwini Kumar Choubey, a member of the Lok Sabha from Bihar, and Shiv Pratap Shukla from Uttar Pradesh.

RBI: Banks' NPAs still too high for comfort

RBI: Banks' NPAs still too high for comfort

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

'The banking sector appears to be on course to recovery,' declares the RBI governor.

Specialise in management

Specialise in management

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

The Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Delhi, invites applications for its two-year full time Post-graduate Programme in Management 2007-2009.

Round 9 of govt-farmer talks inconclusive, next meet on Jan 19

Round 9 of govt-farmer talks inconclusive, next meet on Jan 19

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Farmer leader Joginder Singh Ugrahan said told reporters after the meeting that the unions urged the government to repeal the three laws, but the Centre was unwilling to do so. "We decided to meet again on January 19 at 12 pm," he said.

IITs mull new placement model to ease student stress

IITs mull new placement model to ease student stress

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Experts believe modifying the placement model is a good decision given the changes that campus recruitment has undergone globally, says Vinay Umarji.

Fellowship programmes at IIM-K

Fellowship programmes at IIM-K

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode invites applications for a its doctoral programme, Fellow Programme in Management.

In a mission of many firsts, ISRO launches military satellite

In a mission of many firsts, ISRO launches military satellite

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

India scripted history by successfully launching EMISAT, a military satellite, and 28 foreign nano satellites on-board its polar rocket from Sriharikota on Monday, in a complex mission which marked many a first for Indian Space Research Organisation.

All about the Indian financial code 2.0

All about the Indian financial code 2.0

Rediff.com18 Aug 2015

The finance ministry has put out a revised draft in public domain.

The Talking Revolution

The Talking Revolution

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Though most of the voice-activated solutions are based in English, work is on to create solutions in Indian languages.

Read your CIBIL Report like a pro

Read your CIBIL Report like a pro

Rediff.com23 Oct 2015

Some simple tips can help you in better understanding of your CIBIL Report.

Interested in industrial engineering?

Interested in industrial engineering?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

National Institute of Industrial Engineering invites applications for its two-year, full time residential Post-graduate Diploma in Industrial Engineering.

Terrorism biggest threat to humanity: PM at BRICS meet

Terrorism biggest threat to humanity: PM at BRICS meet

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

Modi said that there was an immediate need to strengthen the WTO, fighting protectionism, ensuring energy security and work together to fight terrorism.

Why NOW is a good time to apply to a US university

Why NOW is a good time to apply to a US university

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

The variety of options combined with global student mix makes it an apt destination for international students.

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'I have taken a loan of Rs 35 lakhs.' 'Even if my university allows me to stay, I feel cheated.' 'Thousands of Indian students in the US will be forced to return to India if their college/university courses go fully online.

The Indian Hero you must know about

The Indian Hero you must know about

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

'R N Kao was a spymaster, an institution builder and a gentleman.'

Specialise in management at IIM-Lucknow

Specialise in management at IIM-Lucknow

Rediff.com3 Aug 2006

The Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow, invites applications for admission to its Fellow Programme in Management.