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Kejri's lesson: Only a 'Hinduised' Hindu can stop Modi

Kejri's lesson: Only a 'Hinduised' Hindu can stop Modi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

'In Kejriwal's re-election, we are finally seeing someone who has successfully bridged his Hindu identity with ground-level development triumphing over the BJP,' notes Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

How Amrapali's Anil Sharma had a great fall

How Amrapali's Anil Sharma had a great fall

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Cut to 2019, and his name evokes grief and anger among more than 40,000 homebuyers who are fighting for the keys to their flats, which they should have rightfully got more than seven years back.

11 Indian institutes among top 100 univs in emerging nations

11 Indian institutes among top 100 univs in emerging nations

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

The Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay were ranked among the Top 40 as per Times Higher Education BRICS and Emerging Economies Rankings 2015.

When Mamata wooed 5 Tata group MDs

When Mamata wooed 5 Tata group MDs

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The managing directors -- Rana Sinha of Tata Hitachi Construction Machinery Company, Dibyendu Bose of TM International Logistics Limited, Sandipan Chakravortty of Tata Steel Processing and Distribution Limited, Viresh Oberoi of mjunction, and Sanjiv Paul of Tata Metaliks -- met at Nabanna, the makeshift state secretariat. Finance and industry minister, Amit Mitra, was also present.

How these techpreneurs are making a difference

How these techpreneurs are making a difference

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Their success stories will inspire you too.

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

IMA puts out names of 382 doctors martyred in war against Covid

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

Taking exception to Health Minister Harsh Vardhan not mentioning the death of healthcare workers due to Covid-19 in his statement in Parliament, the Indian Medical Association has published a list of 382 doctors who died due to the viral disease and demanded that they be treated as "martyrs".

'Lockdown has changed the environment around us'

'Lockdown has changed the environment around us'

Rediff.com15 May 2020

'If we want a better life, we have to treat nature better, and behave properly.' 'That's nature's message to us.'

Shh! Here's why IITians won't reveal their salary figures this time

Shh! Here's why IITians won't reveal their salary figures this time

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

Disclosing placement figures puts pressure on students, noted IIT officials.

PM has time for poll campaigns, but not for drought-hit Marathwada: Sena

PM has time for poll campaigns, but not for drought-hit Marathwada: Sena

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Taking a dig at Narendra Modi for his poll campaign in north eastern states, the Shiv Sena on Monday said the prime minister should have taken out time to visit drought-hit Marathwada as well.

Midnight clearance for citizenship bill with 311 votes in favour

Midnight clearance for citizenship bill with 311 votes in favour

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

A 7-hr debate was held over the contentious bill. Oppn amendments rejected.

Rs 24,000 crore rail infrastructure projects get green signal

Rs 24,000 crore rail infrastructure projects get green signal

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

Besides facilitating travel by easing the traffic bottlenecks, the approved lines would help the upcoming industries in the region.

Ravi Kant retires from Tata Motors

Ravi Kant retires from Tata Motors

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

Kant, an alumnus of IIT-Kharagpur, was managing director of the company before being promoted as vice-chairman five years ago.

Leadership lessons from Thai cave rescue mission

Leadership lessons from Thai cave rescue mission

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

It was an unprecedented challenge that required meticulous planning, innovative solutions and quick action.

REVEALED: Satya Nadella's plans for his India visit

REVEALED: Satya Nadella's plans for his India visit

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

On his three-day trip, the Microsoft CEO will meet governments and businesses to get them to use the company's platforms.

Proud moment! 31 Indian universities in world rankings

Proud moment! 31 Indian universities in world rankings

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore is India's top institution in the 'Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2016-17.

PM says Didi politicising Fani, Mamata hits back

PM says Didi politicising Fani, Mamata hits back

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'The condition in Bengal is such that if you chant Jai Shri Ram, you would be put behind bars

Ex-employee accuses TVF boss of sexual harassment

Ex-employee accuses TVF boss of sexual harassment

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

The ex-employee alleges that she was asked to 'walk out' when she elevated the issue to her bosses at TVF.

TMC holds protest rallies against land ordinance, burn copies

TMC holds protest rallies against land ordinance, burn copies

Rediff.com31 Dec 2014

Ruling Trinamool Congress on Friday staged protest rallies in West Bengal and burnt symbolic copies of the Centre's land ordinance, which it has described as 'black'.

Amrapali: How the treacherous trio diverted homebuyers money

Amrapali: How the treacherous trio diverted homebuyers money

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The three promoters - Anil Kumar Sharma, Ajay Kumar and Shiv Priya - had diverted Rs 1,500-1,600 crore through bogus methods like loans and advances between group firms at inflated rates.

Cyclone Titli enters West Bengal, kills 4 more

Cyclone Titli enters West Bengal, kills 4 more

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

The MeT department warned of heavy to very heavy rainfall in Gangetic West Bengal till Saturday, ahead of Durga Puja festivities.

The most powerful woman in Indian business

The most powerful woman in Indian business

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

'I want to leave behind the bank stronger and better than when I took over.'

Happy birthday Sussanne!

Happy birthday Sussanne!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.

Indian mountaineer goes missing in Andes; Indian govt slammed

Indian mountaineer goes missing in Andes; Indian govt slammed

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

The next two days are extremely crucial to locate top Indian mountaineer Malli Mastan Babu, who is lost in South America's Andes since March 24, say the handlers of his rescue operations while slamming the central government for not acting swiftly on the matter.

We can break shoulders of TMC activists with bare hands: Bengal BJP chief

We can break shoulders of TMC activists with bare hands: Bengal BJP chief

Rediff.com29 May 2016

If the TMC doesn't stop violence, then the children of TMC workers would become orphans, he said.

No forceful acquisition of land for industrialisation: Mamata

No forceful acquisition of land for industrialisation: Mamata

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Speaking at a programme at Kolaghat in West Midnapore district, the chief minister said, "We are against forceful acquisition of land. In West Midnapore district the Haldia Development Authority and West Bengal Industrial Development Corporation have land banks. "We will allot land for projects from there."

Mamata returns land to Singur farmers

Mamata returns land to Singur farmers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Mamata offered 1,000-acre land at Goaltore and said anyone be it the Tatas or BMW are most welcome to set up an auto plant in the state

When parents are delighted to have a start-up son-in-law

When parents are delighted to have a start-up son-in-law

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

For the new millennium generation, slowly and at an accelerating pace, it is attractive to harbour a start-up ambition, says R Gopalakrishnan.

The many problems confronting the IITs

The many problems confronting the IITs

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Third of faculty positions vacant. One per cent seats empty. New institutes lag in infrastructure, research.

India has talent, but no innovation ecosystem

India has talent, but no innovation ecosystem

Rediff.com21 Dec 2017

India has no idiosyncratic innovation ecosystem, distinctively its own. Our VCs will not rush to fund brilliant ideas, says R Gopalakrishnan.

BArch admissions 2018: How to get into IITs, NITs, SPAs, CFTIs

BArch admissions 2018: How to get into IITs, NITs, SPAs, CFTIs

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Decoding the JEE Main Paper 2.

Oracle makes highest offer of Rs 93 lakh at IIT-Guwahati

Oracle makes highest offer of Rs 93 lakh at IIT-Guwahati

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Public sector firms presented interesting offers on Day Zero placements at the IITs.

Can start-ups really impact the economy?

Can start-ups really impact the economy?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

Let start-ups be start-ups until they become grown-ups, let young entrepreneurs be experimental and bold, let VCs do their job, but for God's sake, the nation must prime the real grown-ups to solve the imminent issues., says R Gopalakrishnan.

Didi accuses BJP of killing 2 students as violence mars Bengal bandh

Didi accuses BJP of killing 2 students as violence mars Bengal bandh

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Scattered incidents of violence, including torching of buses and clashes, occurred and 1,600 people were arrested during the 12-hour bandh.

IIT fee doubled; waiver for SC/ST, poor

IIT fee doubled; waiver for SC/ST, poor

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The annual fee has been hiked from Rs 90,000 to Rs two lakh.

JNU, HCU among top 5 Indian universities

JNU, HCU among top 5 Indian universities

Rediff.com4 Apr 2016

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) has released a list of top Indian universities across categories.

Eyes on Maoist hotbed as West Bengal goes to polls on Monday

Eyes on Maoist hotbed as West Bengal goes to polls on Monday

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

One hundred and thirty-three candidates will try their luck from the constituencies falling under the districts of West Midnapore, Purulia and Bankura.

What India's start-up bosses need to know

What India's start-up bosses need to know

Rediff.com30 Aug 2017

'There is little point in getting adoption without profit sustainability or the converse.' 'This is the dilemma that many Indian innovators face,' says R Gopalakrishnan.

Cop loses hand in fresh violence over Ram Navami rallies in WB

Cop loses hand in fresh violence over Ram Navami rallies in WB

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee directed the director general of police to instruct all the superintendents of police to take strong action against those who carried arms in the rallies.

Start-up tips: Don't EVER make these mistakes

Start-up tips: Don't EVER make these mistakes

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Being too optimistic could cost you dear.

An SC verdict that rattled India's high and mighty

An SC verdict that rattled India's high and mighty

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

The spectre of Singur and now its verdict is looming large on the future of many of Bengal's projects, especially the state government's industrial parks that are vacant. As many more episodes await, the question uppermost on everyone's minds is, how long will Singur haunt Bengal?