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Govt extends gap between 2 doses of Covishield to 12-18 weeks

Govt extends gap between 2 doses of Covishield to 12-18 weeks

Rediff.com13 May 2021

The NTAGI has also stated that those having laboratory test proven SARS-CoV-2 illness should defer COVID-19 vaccination for six months after recovery, the sources said.

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 2020

From India's fight against COVID-19 to China face-off, Kovind spoke on several issues during the televised address.

Students, this is the best time to go to the US

Students, this is the best time to go to the US

Rediff.com12 May 2017

Students will have more H1Bs to count on after they graduate.

Why India should talk about menstrual hygiene and safety

Why India should talk about menstrual hygiene and safety

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

If we are able to provide safe, hygienic toilets, and affordable sanitary napkins, we could stop girls from dropping out of schools and help women feel more confident.

Asymptomatic cases raise fears of 2nd wave: Indians in Wuhan

Asymptomatic cases raise fears of 2nd wave: Indians in Wuhan

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Though the lockdown has been lifted, local officials continue to ask people to stay indoors.

Unlock 1: Activities to be allowed in Phases I, II and III

Unlock 1: Activities to be allowed in Phases I, II and III

Rediff.com30 May 2020

A day before the end of the fourth phase of lockdown, the home ministry on Saturday issued new guidelines for the phased reopening of all activities outside containment zones till June 30.

COVID-19: India's public debt ratio to jump to 90%

COVID-19: India's public debt ratio to jump to 90%

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

India's public debt ratio, which remarkably remained stable at around 70 per cent of the GDP since 1991, is projected to jump by 17 percentage points to nearly 90 per cent because of increase in public spending due to COVID-19, the IMF said.

Walter Isaacson, Steve Jobs' biographer, on the legend

Walter Isaacson, Steve Jobs' biographer, on the legend

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Walter Isaacson, Steve Jobs' biographer, reveals his most memorable interactions with the Apple founder and international legend, in a fascinating chat with Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel.

Sanaullah's body flown back to Pakistan

Sanaullah's body flown back to Pakistan

Rediff.com9 May 2013

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde said the Ministry of External Affairs is coordinating with the Pakistani authorities to complete the formalities to send back his body home.

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Why are electric two-wheelers in India catching fire?

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Nearly a decade ago, the first fully electric vehicle (EV) caught fire on the road in the US. It was a model from Tesla, the world's most admired EV maker. A metal fragment punctured the underbelly of the vehicle, penetrating its battery pack, leading to a fire. Indian lawmakers and automakers have had nine years to study the incident (in fact, three Tesla Model Ss caught fire in two months in 2013) but seem to have learnt little.

'Should I send my son abroad to study?'

'Should I send my son abroad to study?'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.

Army launches 'School Chalo' op in scarred Valley

Army launches 'School Chalo' op in scarred Valley

Rediff.com6 Nov 2016

After 'Operation Calm down' in South Kashmir, Army is now focussing on another operation -- 'School Chalo', under which it identifies areas and provides students with free coaching and make them participate in extra-curricular activities.

GIT to establish campus in AP

GIT to establish campus in AP

Rediff.com6 Jun 2007

The Georgia Institute of Technology has signed an MoU with the Andhra Pradesh State Government to set up an international campus in Hyderabad.

Sorabjee, Jethmalani, Salve: Tale Of Three Lawyers

Sorabjee, Jethmalani, Salve: Tale Of Three Lawyers

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Over the years, a noticeable unpleasantness began to develop between senior and junior, Sorabjee and Salve. Salve gave credit, for his rise in the profession, to Nani Palkhivala, and not to Sorabjee. This hurt Sorabjee, though he never admitted it.

100 best MBA schools in the world

100 best MBA schools in the world

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Youth Incorporated's annual MBA rankings reveals the best.

Reimagining Industrial Era GDP measures

Reimagining Industrial Era GDP measures

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

...and getting GDP to measure India's data economy, recommends Ajit Balakrishnan.

Indian students turn their back on US grad schools

Indian students turn their back on US grad schools

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

Graduate students from India, who have traditionally dominated the international students category in American schools, have begun shunning US educational institutions.

CA exams rescheduled

CA exams rescheduled

Rediff.com21 Apr 2006

Check out the new schedule for the CA exams held by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

IIT alumnus named the next UC San Diego chancellor

IIT alumnus named the next UC San Diego chancellor

Rediff.com10 May 2012

Pradeep K Khosla, dean of Carnegie Mellon University's College of Engineering, also known as the Carnegie Institute of Technology, has been selected as the eighth chancellor of the University of California, San Diego.

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'It is sad that Kerala had so many Covid patients which is primarily due to the mismanagement of the Left government.' 'The technical committee was full of CPI-M leaders who happen to have medical degrees with no experience in public health.' 'They were advising the CM and we are paying for those mistakes.'

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.

Shudder! Olympics with Chinese Characteristics

Shudder! Olympics with Chinese Characteristics

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

'The Olympic Spirit has been thrown to the wind in Xi Jinping's China.' 'The International Olympic Committee is ready to kowtow to totalitarian China,' notes Claude Arpi.

How to choose a study abroad destination

How to choose a study abroad destination

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

While Europe's rich culture and heritage may attract you, the American hype cannot be ignored too.

PMO directs ministries to counter Cong charges against HRD dept

PMO directs ministries to counter Cong charges against HRD dept

Rediff.com29 May 2015

The HRD ministry is preparing a point-by-point rebuttal on charges that include infringing on the autonomy of higher educational institutions and a cut in the education budget.

Army jawan among 3 killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Army jawan among 3 killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Nine persons have been killed so far in ceasefire violations over three days, police officials said.

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

No longer Bengal's finance minister, Amit Mitra, Mamata's principal chief advisor, will still advise and aid the 'chief minister and finance department on all matters relating to management of state finance', represent the 'state government in national and international events/meetings/committees' and examine 'important proposals/files and policy issues relating to financial matters referred to him for advice/views'.

India's capital is Patna...

India's capital is Patna...

Rediff.com14 Aug 2015

That's what teachers are telling students in many Indian schools.

'GMAT is important in an MBA admission'

'GMAT is important in an MBA admission'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2017

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.

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.

US tears into 'rogue actor' China for border face-off

US tears into 'rogue actor' China for border face-off

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

'General Secretary Xi Jinping has greenlighted a brutal campaign of repression against Chinese Muslims, a human rights violation on a scale we haven't seen since World War II. Now, the PLA has escalated border tensions with India'

Maharashtra govt extends lockdown in till June 30

Maharashtra govt extends lockdown in till June 30

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The Maharashtra government on Sunday extended till June 30 the lockdown in the entire state, and announced easing of restrictions and phase-wise resumption of activities under the "Mission Begin Again".

Subhash Ghai: Whistling Woods is going to stay alive

Subhash Ghai: Whistling Woods is going to stay alive

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

Subhash Ghai and the students and faculty of Whistling Woods protest against the Supreme Court's verdict of closing down the filmmaking institute.

What you must know about the GRE!

What you must know about the GRE!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The Graduate Record Examination is not very difficult. Really!

China Does Not Understand Indian Democracy

China Does Not Understand Indian Democracy

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

In democratic India, a citizen can be a patriot and at the same time be critical of the government, unlike China which promulgated a national security law in Hong Kong prescribing patriotism to contest elections, observes Rup Narayan Das.

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.

20 passengers from UK test positive for COVID-19

20 passengers from UK test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com22 Dec 2020

According to SOP, those testing positive will be isolated in a separate unit of an institutional facility.

'Delhi is a dream posting for a Pakistani diplomat'

'Delhi is a dream posting for a Pakistani diplomat'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

'Kashmir is the main issue between the two countries.' 'We have not been able to resolve it bilaterally.' 'As the two major countries in South Asia, we have to go back to the drawing board and start engaging.'

On Women's Day, Rahul promises passage of women's quota bill

On Women's Day, Rahul promises passage of women's quota bill

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

He also asked men to work towards securing for women their due place in society.

'You throw stones at our security forces': Doctor refuses treatment to Kashmiri

'You throw stones at our security forces': Doctor refuses treatment to Kashmiri

Rediff.com8 May 2017

The authorities at the PGIMER have ordered a probe into the alleged misbehaviour of the doctor.

India must embrace Biden's B3W initiative

India must embrace Biden's B3W initiative

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Joe Biden's B3W proposal aims to bring democracies together. India should come up with its own plans to contribute to the initiative, states Rahul Mishra.