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Ken-Betwa project: 'Tiger population won't survive'

Ken-Betwa project: 'Tiger population won't survive'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'Tiger reserves were created to protect areas from developmental activities.' 'If we go ahead with these projects, then it is a complete mockery of our institutions and our laws, it is against everything we have stood for, our Forest Conservation Act, our Wildlife Biodiversity Act.'

Economic recovery still not well entrenched: RBI Guv

Economic recovery still not well entrenched: RBI Guv

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Observing that the economic recovery was not yet fully entrenched, the RBI Governor said recovery is likely to be gradual.

Can an MBA change your future?

Can an MBA change your future?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

A good business school will put you through a battery of tests to improve your soft skills, says Dr Tarun Pasricha.

India's Covid tally, fatality rate per million lowest in world

India's Covid tally, fatality rate per million lowest in world

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

'India's cases of death per million population is 14.27 while the global average is more than its four times, at 68.29'

New AI independent director hopes to change work culture

New AI independent director hopes to change work culture

Rediff.com29 May 2013

Ravindra Dholakia joins the board along with Gurcharan Das, former chief executive officer of Procter & Gamb#8804 Prem Vrat, vice-chancellor of ITM University of Gurgaon; Air Marshal K K Nohwar; and Renuka Ramnath, managing Director and CEO of private equity firm Multiples Alternate Asset Management.

Soon, you will be able to be 'Vokal' in 6 regional languages

Soon, you will be able to be 'Vokal' in 6 regional languages

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

TaxiForSure's Aprameya Radhakrishna's new venture, Vokal, is a peer-to-peer content generation platform that is a cross between Reddit and Quora.

Can this Indian team kill the Blue Whale Challenge?

Can this Indian team kill the Blue Whale Challenge?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The project aims to use the same technology that was killing lives to save lives.

Now courses for entrepreneurs

Now courses for entrepreneurs

Rediff.com27 Aug 2004

Dear Mayank: It's my first job. Please help!

Dear Mayank: It's my first job. Please help!

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

HR guru Mayank Rautela has some suggestions.

Cyber security: Why banks may be vulnerable

Cyber security: Why banks may be vulnerable

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

'There's a huge need for advancements in current security incident logging and monitoring practices.'

Lockdown will result in a catastrophic loss of life: Rahul to PM

Lockdown will result in a catastrophic loss of life: Rahul to PM

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'We will be required to take different steps than other large countries who are following a total lockdown strategy'

Interested in Advanced Information Technology?

Interested in Advanced Information Technology?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2004

The International Institute of Information Technology invites applications for its 18-month M S Programme in Advanced Information Technology.

How India plans to become a sporting superpower...

How India plans to become a sporting superpower...

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

The Sports Ministry is set to establish 1000 Khelo India Centres (KIC) at the district level across the country with the help of sporting champions, who will be remunerated for providing their expertise. The centres will either be run by a past champion or have them as a coach.

Neutral journalism unlikely to survive: Ravish Kumar

Neutral journalism unlikely to survive: Ravish Kumar

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

A well-know journalist, Kumar, 44, a senior executive editor with NDTV India, is among five winners of the Asia's prestigious award.

Pak PM hails democratic forces in farewell speech

Pak PM hails democratic forces in farewell speech

Rediff.com16 Mar 2013

Pakistan Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Saturday said the constitutional transfer of power by an elected government is a victory of democratic forces.

WB concerned over Facebook's model of free internet

WB concerned over Facebook's model of free internet

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

An open and free internet is a key contributing factor to innovation in the digital economy.

9 social media mistakes job seekers must AVOID

9 social media mistakes job seekers must AVOID

Rediff.com14 Aug 2017

This is the best social media advice you can ever get!

After Amazon, Mastercard says it will invest $1 bn in India

After Amazon, Mastercard says it will invest $1 bn in India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2020

The proposed investment will be made over a period of five years in our India operations, which includes an R&D facility at Pune and another centre at Vadodara.

Unemployed? 5 things Indian graduates should do

Unemployed? 5 things Indian graduates should do

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

Go beyond the curriculum. Talk to experts. Build your network, says Dr NV Raghavendra.

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

In the test, a space rocket boosted a hypersonic glide vehicle, one capable of carrying a nuclear device, which circled the globe before impacting.

Nipah resurfaces in Kerala; student 1st case this year

Nipah resurfaces in Kerala; student 1st case this year

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The results of blood samples of the student, which were tested at the National Institute of Virology in Pune, have confirmed Nipah, she said.

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Rediff.com12 May 2021

To build one's political and ideological arguments on the dead bodies piling up outside our crematoriums is despicable and breaches the basic tenet of human civility, argues Vivek Gumaste.

How NOT to get your insurance claim rejected

How NOT to get your insurance claim rejected

Rediff.com29 Oct 2018

While buying health policies, customers should reveal any pre-existing diseases. This is the only way to ensure that the insurer does not reject claims.

The world's study material is just a click away

The world's study material is just a click away

Rediff.com5 Jul 2007

The National Knowledge Commission is setting up an online network that will enable college students to access study material and connect with institutions and faculty members from around the world by the year 2008.

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Anil Dharker: Editor, bon vivant, mentor to many

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

'Everywhere Anil Dharker went, he assembled teams of talented people, gave them opportunities, then got out of the way and allowed them to flourish.' Meenakshi Shedde remembers a very special editor.

Managing Internet tech change wisely

Managing Internet tech change wisely

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Ajit Balakrishnan on learning from past technology revolutions.

Pakistan Can't Use Taliban to Threaten India

Pakistan Can't Use Taliban to Threaten India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

India has much paranoia in India about a new 'Terroristan' coming up between Pakistan and a Taliban-ruled Afghanistan. Pakistan has zero ability economically, diplomatically, geostrategically or militarily to create one. If they try, it will be great for India as they will destroy themselves yet again, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

How Dangal TV became a giant killer and topped TRP charts

How Dangal TV became a giant killer and topped TRP charts

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Within rural markets, the viewership share of Dangal TV, which is a free-to-air channel, is at 33%.

Want a career in law? Find out how

Want a career in law? Find out how

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'India has 1 lawyer per 1,000 population.' 'Opportunities in the field of law are plenty.'

Why has SBI's stock risen 127.46%?

Why has SBI's stock risen 127.46%?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Why are investors gung-ho about State Bank? asks Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

The visionary who made Indian IT industry global

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

One should appreciate the sagacity and audacity of JRD and Nani Palkhivala in founding TCS on April 1, 1968. At that time there was no Microsoft or Intel, SAP or Accenture, much less Google.
They needed a person who could build and execute their vision: A frontiersman; a problem solver and an institution builder. It was their and India's good fortune that Faqir Chand Kohli more than measured up to their requirements and indeed laid the foundation to take TCS to unimaginable heights and to the giant success that it is today. Shivanand Kanavi salutes the incomparable F C Kohli, who passed into the ages last week.

Now, ATMs can advertise financial products

Now, ATMs can advertise financial products

Rediff.com13 Feb 2012

Banks with a large network of automated teller machines will now be able to generate additional revenue by advertising financial products offered by other institutions.

57% investors say Big-4 auditors have no credibility: Survey

57% investors say Big-4 auditors have no credibility: Survey

Rediff.com20 May 2020

It can be noted that ever since Satyam Computers scandal came out in January 2009, the audit world, especially the Big Four, have been under fire from the regulators.

Advertisers feel the heat of Bollywood drug abuse probe

Advertisers feel the heat of Bollywood drug abuse probe

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

Advertising agencies admitted that conversations had begun with their clients to exercise restraint while using brand endorsements featuring film actors whose names appeared in the probe.

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Data privacy: Tension between big technology firms and govt boils over

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

There is a perception getting built inside the government that big technology companies -- a common term used for firms like Facebook, Google, Twitter, Amazon and the like - are becoming very powerful and present multiple threats to entire nations and their citizens today. The digital ecosystem is replete with CSAM (child sexual abuse material), fake news, drug trade, radicalisation, trolling among other social vices. Given the network effect that these platforms have, it is important to ensure that these platforms are not misused.

How to fund your child's expensive foreign education

How to fund your child's expensive foreign education

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Take an education loan. Encourage them to freelance while studying.

602 hospitals in India earmarked as dedicated COVID-19 facilities

602 hospitals in India earmarked as dedicated COVID-19 facilities

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

These dedicated COVID-19 facilities will have a capacity of 1,06,719 isolation beds and 12,024 ICU beds reserved for such patients in the country.

Drones will deliver critical drugs at your doorstep

Drones will deliver critical drugs at your doorstep

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

Maharashtra govt, California-based Zipline to launch the automated delivery service funded by Serum Institute.

Phase one of Bengaluru Metro to be launched today

Phase one of Bengaluru Metro to be launched today

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

People will be able to cut commute times significantly.

The world's top 10 universities 2012

The world's top 10 universities 2012

Rediff.com12 Sep 2012

The QS World University Rankings for this year feature six universities from the United States and four from the United Kingdom. And India missed a place in the top 200 once again.