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Will Roshmitha Harimurthy win Miss Universe this year?

Will Roshmitha Harimurthy win Miss Universe this year?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

This 22-year-old from Bengaluru hopes to bring home the Miss Universe crown after 16 years! Do you think she will succeed?

Harvard, IIT graduates are tea sellers, too

Harvard, IIT graduates are tea sellers, too

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

An increasing number of b-school graduates are exploring tea-based services and products for businesses and some of them have tasted success too.

Shiv Nadar steps down, daughter Roshni is new chairperson of HCL Tech

Shiv Nadar steps down, daughter Roshni is new chairperson of HCL Tech

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Roshni, also a trained classical musician, came on the board of HCL Technologies in 2013 and was vice chairperson. Shiv Nadar would continue to be MD of the company with designation as chief strategy officer.

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I consider myself a pilgrim who is here to shape tomorrow.'

Vishy Anand set to don the commentator's hat

Vishy Anand set to don the commentator's hat

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Viswanathan Anand was to return to Chennai on Monday after competing in the Bundesliga Chess League but had to stay back near Frankfurt given the travel restrictions, his wife Aruna said. Anand, who is set to don the commentator's hat for the FIDE Candidates tournament that begins in Yekaterinburg, Russia to spot the challenger to world champion Magnus Carlsen, will handle the role from his present location.

Governments failing to acknowledge water crisis: Lord Paul

Governments failing to acknowledge water crisis: Lord Paul

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

"As we look to 2050 we see climate change with unprecedented levels of CO2 in the atmosphere, a looming water crisis that governments across the globe are failing to acknowledge, and a health and poverty disaster with 65 per cent of the world's projected 8.5 billion population living in mega-cities," he said.

Investing lessons from 'professional opportunist' Sam Zell

Investing lessons from 'professional opportunist' Sam Zell

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Meet Sam Zell or the 'Grave Dancer' who made billions using his business acumen.

'I love a married colleague. I don't want to break his home'

'I love a married colleague. I don't want to break his home'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

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

Jai Anmol: Meet the low-profile Ambani scion

Jai Anmol: Meet the low-profile Ambani scion

Rediff.com26 Aug 2016

The new executive director of Reliance Capital has big shoes to fill in every way.

Largest democracy lags the world in voter turnout

Largest democracy lags the world in voter turnout

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

India had a record voter turnout of 66.4 per cent in 2014. This is still lower than the global median of 68.03 per cent.

Delhi unlock: Markets, malls, shrines to open daily

Delhi unlock: Markets, malls, shrines to open daily

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Restaurants with 50 per cent capacity, weekly markets and religious places will reopen in Delhi from June 14, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Sunday, saying the COVID-19 situation has significantly come under control in the city.

Modi Has Enormous Curiosity About The World

Modi Has Enormous Curiosity About The World

Rediff.com24 May 2022

'From the very start, PM Modi was insistent that visiting foreign leaders should be exposed to an India beyond its capital.' 'Through these experiences, he felt that the full Indian narrative would be much better understood across the world,' explains External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar. A riveting excerpt from Bluekraft Digital Foundation's Modi@20: Dreams Meet Delivery.

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We look forward to providing great customer experiences in India.'

All about NZ's spin sensation Ajaz Patel

All about NZ's spin sensation Ajaz Patel

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

By picking all 10 wickets, Ajaz Patel joined Jim Laker and Anil Kumble.

US 'laser-focused' on troop pullout from Afghanistan by Aug 31

US 'laser-focused' on troop pullout from Afghanistan by Aug 31

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

The Biden Administration on Monday said it was now focused on completing its evacuation mission from Afghanistan by August 31, the deadline for removing all American troops from the country.

New Covid SOPs: Theatres allowed more seating, pools open for all

New Covid SOPs: Theatres allowed more seating, pools open for all

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Wednesday allowed cinema halls and theatres to operate with more people while swimming pools have been permitted for use by all in fresh COVID-19 reopening guidelines.

Does the IOA want to finish Mumbai hockey?

Does the IOA want to finish Mumbai hockey?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Indian hockey will lose out on one of its most important nurseries of good hockey talent.'

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Microsoft co-founder, Jimi Hendrix fan, sports team owner... The incredible life and times of Paul Allen

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Whenever you think of Microsoft, the only name that crosses one's mind is Bill Gates. But the tech behemoth was co-founded in 1975 by Gates and Paul Allen.

Campus placements: IIMs to go the IIT-B way

Campus placements: IIMs to go the IIT-B way

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

IIM-A, other top B-schools moot IIT-like joint placement committee

What is the cost of education in Singapore?

What is the cost of education in Singapore?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Undergraduate courses indicatively cost S$23,000 to S$38,000, while postgraduate courses approximately cost S$15,000 to S$40,000.

Start-up tips: 6 smart ways students can make money

Start-up tips: 6 smart ways students can make money

Rediff.com15 Apr 2019

From teaching to YouTube, these ideas will help students chase their dreams early on.

World economy may be slipping into depression: Rajan

World economy may be slipping into depression: Rajan

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Rajan, who has been warning against competitive monetary policy easing by central banks, however, said the situation is different in India where RBI still needs to bring down lending rates to spur investments.

Fear of unknown grips govt's privatisation plan

Fear of unknown grips govt's privatisation plan

Rediff.com28 May 2021

With the disruption caused by the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic, the 'fear of unknown' is looming over the government's privatisation drive. Although there is a lot of uncertainty and unpredictability on how things will unfold, the government is hopeful of completing the transactions listed in the Budget with a delay of one to two months, said a top government official. However, "there are many unknown factors now, and we do not know whether there could be a third wave. But we are trying to carry on with our work", the official said." Since there is a lot of uncertainty, the estimates will have to be revised as rating agencies are revising their outlook for growth.

World's Fastest Human Calculator is an Indian

World's Fastest Human Calculator is an Indian

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

'You have to get past the phobia that Math is difficult.' 'The brain is exercising when you do arithmetic.'

ASK ANU: 'He finds a million ways to torture my sister'

ASK ANU: 'He finds a million ways to torture my sister'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

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

Do A Self SWOT Before Job Interview

Do A Self SWOT Before Job Interview

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Unless you know what you are and what you are not, how will you get an appropriate job?

Want to study journalism?

Want to study journalism?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

: The International School of Business & Media invites applications for its Bachelore of Business Management and BSc in Mass Communication, Advertising & Journalism programmes.

Facebook's Hate Content Crisis is Ajit Mohan's biggest headache

Facebook's Hate Content Crisis is Ajit Mohan's biggest headache

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

'The reality is no one, including some of the names that have shown up in the last few weeks, have any unilateral decision-making power in this,' Facebook India MD Ajit Mohan tells Peerzada Abrar.

COVID-19: Mumbai, Delhi see decline in traffic congestion

COVID-19: Mumbai, Delhi see decline in traffic congestion

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

Mumbai saw an average 46 per cent decline in congestion during the morning rush hour on Tuesday. New Delhi's data also showed an average 34 per cent decline in congestion during morning.

Meet Bhagyashree's daughter, Avantika Dassani

Meet Bhagyashree's daughter, Avantika Dassani

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

'The filmi keeda was always there.' 'I hope I can get even five percent of the love that audiences gave my mother.' 'But I'm here to make my own identity.'

Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan to be Facebook India chief

Hotstar CEO Ajit Mohan to be Facebook India chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Mohan will be responsible for aligning of teams, overall strategy in this country and driving Facebook's investments in India

10 Tips to Manage Stress

10 Tips to Manage Stress

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Our true nature is tranquillity; that is how we are; we need to shed away what we are not and whatever is causing stress, advises spiritual coach Modmonk Anshul.

Need to regulate OTT content, crypto: RSS chief in Dussehra address

Need to regulate OTT content, crypto: RSS chief in Dussehra address

Rediff.com15 Oct 2021

Addressing the annual Vijayadashmi rally at Reshimbagh ground in Nagpur, Bhagwat made a pitch for a review and reformulation of the National Population Policy keeping the next 50 years in mind.

Lockdown extended in Chennai, Madurai till July 5

Lockdown extended in Chennai, Madurai till July 5

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

Government and private bus transport services, now allowed within districts barring Chennai, its nearby areas and Madurai would cease to be operational from July 1 to 15, the government said.

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Combining affordable IT with native Indian ingenuity and entrepreneurship F C Kohli believed would enable Indian small businesses match anyone and thrive.

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Mahatma Gandhi statue vandalised in US; India demands action

Rediff.com30 Jan 2021

The statue of Gandhi, which was donated by the Indian government to the city of Davis, was installed by the city council four years ago amidst protests from anti-Gandhi and anti-India organisations.

The many battles that Amazon is fighting in India

The many battles that Amazon is fighting in India

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Among all the geographies where Amazon is fighting regulators, India is the only place where its lines are also tangled in a major corporate battle, this one with India's largest company by market capitalisation over the acquisition of Mumbai-based Future Group's retail chain, the country's second largest. No other corporate entity in any country offers a challenge to Amazon's hegemony in a way Reliance Industries does - and the final hearing of an arbitration case filed at the Singapore International Arbitration Centre between the two may decide at least some of these issues. This legal battle between one of the world's most powerful corporations and one of India's most powerful conglomerates could be complicated by a host of other developments.

What's holding IIMs back from top global rankings?

What's holding IIMs back from top global rankings?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'I have realised that if we want to make a difference in global ranking, there has to be movement in a few dimensions, but it is a bit beyond us.' Outgoing IIM-A director Ashish Nanda discusses his tenure at the revered institute with Vinay Umarji.

Lessons from the Mistry-Tata confrontation

Lessons from the Mistry-Tata confrontation

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

Successors work hard, and many of them succeed and stay for many years. 'But when they don't it is best to be civil and part ways than seek confrontation which might prove acrimonious and futile.'

7 lessons on innovation from David Bowie

7 lessons on innovation from David Bowie

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

If "innovation" were a person, he or she would have looked like David Bowie.