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India get sleep doctor on board to assist Olympians

India get sleep doctor on board to assist Olympians

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

India's athletes are being told that plenty of shut-eye could be the foundation for Olympic success and the team has roped in sleep therapist Monika Sharma to keep them at their sharpest in Paris.

How To Score High CGPA For Best Placements

How To Score High CGPA For Best Placements

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Create a balanced schedule that allocates time for both studies and skill development, suggests rediffGURU Aasif Ahmed Khan.

Ranji Roundup: Uttarakhand, Himachal off to good start

Ranji Roundup: Uttarakhand, Himachal off to good start

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Roundup of matches across various venues in the Ranji Trophy 2024-25

10 Skills You Need For A Career In AI

10 Skills You Need For A Career In AI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

Jobs requiring AI skills carry a significant wage premium, with some roles offering up to a 25 per cent increase in wages, notes Manoj Nagpal, vice president, professional services, OpenText, an information management company.

Tilak: The Man In His Times

Tilak: The Man In His Times

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Lokmanya Tilak lived a life replete with contradictions, although he modified many of his positions later in life.

'India can win hockey gold in LA 2028'

'India can win hockey gold in LA 2028'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'Harmanpreet & Co have strong foundation for LA gold'

'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'

'China-India-US Triangle Will Be One Of The More Fascinating Geopolitical Storylines Of The Second Trump Administration'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'The border deal offers a hedge for India against Trump's unpredictability when it comes to his approach to competition with China.'

ADIF files complaint with CCI against Google for anti-competitive practices

ADIF files complaint with CCI against Google for anti-competitive practices

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

The Alliance of Digital India Foundation (ADIF), an industry body for startup ecosystem and app developers, on Monday filed a complaint with the Competition Commission of India (CCI) against technology major Google for alleged anti-competitive practices in online advertising. The complaint outlined Google's dominant position and alleged abusive behaviour in both the online search and online display advertising.

Is NPS Vatsalya Right Choice For Your Children?

Is NPS Vatsalya Right Choice For Your Children?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

From how to open an NPS Vatsalya account to knowing how this scheme compares to investing in mutual fund or in provident fund, Ramalingam Kalirajan offers a 360-degree view and the pros and cons of investing in a scheme that has the potential to secure your child's financial well-being.

Attention Deficit Disorder, The Problem Alia Bhatt Faces

Attention Deficit Disorder, The Problem Alia Bhatt Faces

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Attention Deficit Disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by difficulties with attention, concentration and impulse control, explains Mehezabin Dordi, clinical psychologist at the Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital.

'Google Wallet' for Android users in India launched

'Google Wallet' for Android users in India launched

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Tech titan Google on Wednesday launched the Google Wallet app for Android users in India, allowing them to securely store essentials like boarding passes, loyalty cards, event tickets, and public transport passes. The digital wallet, which becomes operational in India from Wednesday, comes as a complementary service to existing payment app Google Pay, a top official said.

Budget 2024: Wishlist of the pharma industry

Budget 2024: Wishlist of the pharma industry

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

There is a need to incentivise R&D investments, offer corporate tax concessions and establish an effective intellectual property rights regime in order to push the growth of domestic pharmaceutical industry, as per the industry bodies. Outlining the sector's wish list for the upcoming Union Budget, Organisation of Pharmaceutical Producers of India (OPPI) Director General Anil Matai urged the government to explore methods to incentivise R&D investments, such as deductions on R&D expenses, research-linked incentives for MNCs, and corporate tax concessions.

Lok Sabha elections 2024: A sentiment analyser

Lok Sabha elections 2024: A sentiment analyser

Rediff.com17 May 2024

The Sentiment Analyser features a user-friendly interface with sliders for each political party, ranging from -7 to +7, to represent negative to positive shifts in public sentiment.

'He Was The Most Complete Human Being I Know'

'He Was The Most Complete Human Being I Know'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

'Outside the house, he was this iconic deified figure.' 'Inside, he was a sorted-out, genial householder, always ready to lend a patient ear to our problems.'

Does BJP Have Anyone To Match Kejriwal?

Does BJP Have Anyone To Match Kejriwal?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'BJP insiders acknowledge that the party needs to be helmed by someone who can match Arvind Kejriwal's stature.' 'A Sudhanshu Trivedi or Bansuri Swaraj could bring the freshness the party needs in Delhi,' points out Aditi Phadnis.

'Wash Can Take Over From Ashwin, Jadeja'

'Wash Can Take Over From Ashwin, Jadeja'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

'He is definitely much more mature and he knows the value of his place in the Indian team, 2-3 years of not being there.' 'He will now look to take care of his body much more. He has developed from a youngster to a responsible person now.' 'He knows what he needs to do, to succeed at the highest level.'

The Paul Foundation Scholarships 2007

The Paul Foundation Scholarships 2007

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

The Paul Foundation invites applications from outstanding graduates and postgraduates of Indian Universities for scholarships to study in India and overseas at top ranked Universities, Institutes, centres in their chosen areas of specialisation.

Defeated, jailed: Chandrababu Naidu rises from the ashes

Defeated, jailed: Chandrababu Naidu rises from the ashes

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Five years after suffering a humiliating defeat at the hands of a much younger Jagan Mohan Reddy, Telugu Desam Party supremo N Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday was on course to lead his party towards a landslide victory in the Andhra Pradesh assembly polls, with allies Bharatiya Janata Party and Janasena Party (JNP) in tow.

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Regulate Big Tech's AI Now!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Regulators must learn from past mistakes and act swiftly to prevent Big Tech from monopolising the AI ecosystem, argue Payal Malik and Nikita Jain.

Ikea Foundation gives $31.5 mn to Unicef

Ikea Foundation gives $31.5 mn to Unicef

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Out of the total grant of $ 31.5 million, $ 16.1 million will be utilised towards empowering adolescents in Afghanistan, India and Pakistan to take responsibility over decisions impacting their lives and societies.

PIX: Yoga at New York's Times Square

PIX: Yoga at New York's Times Square

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Thousands of Yoga enthusiasts and practitioners assembled at the iconic Times Square in New York for day-long sessions of the ancient Indian practice on the eve of the commemoration of the International Day of Yoga.

Does Modi have mandate for 3rd term, asks Sharad Pawar

Does Modi have mandate for 3rd term, asks Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'During the election period, Modi did not refer to the government as 'Government of India'...it used to be called Modi Sarkar, Modi's guarantee. Today that Modi guarantee is no longer there'

WPL 2023: Meg Lanning to lead Delhi Capitals

WPL 2023: Meg Lanning to lead Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Ahead of the inaugural season of the Women's Premier League, Delhi Capitals named Meg Lanning as skipper and Jemimah Rodrigues as vice-captain.

Abolition of angel tax cheers startups, investors

Abolition of angel tax cheers startups, investors

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

Startup and venture funds on Tuesday cheered the Budget decision on the abolition of angel tax for all investor classes, terming it a "game-changer" that would remove significant barriers in growth and foster a vibrant and dynamic ecosystem. Angel tax refers to the tax that the government imposes on funding raised by unlisted companies, or startups if their valuation exceeds the company's fair market value.

Golfer Aditi Ashok aims for consistency ahead of Paris Olympics

Golfer Aditi Ashok aims for consistency ahead of Paris Olympics

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

'My results have been average. I have played good in streaks but not for all four days. I do feel I'm playing well so I'm looking forward to the summer events leading up to the Olympics...'

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

'Pakistan Intelligence Have Killed Hundreds Of Baloch'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

'If the government sincerely addressed the issue of missing persons, it would alleviate 80% of the grievances in Balochistan.' 'No matter how many development projects Islamabad announces for the region, the people will remain upset as long as their loved ones are missing.'

Tata ev's Punch, Nexon Scores 5 In Crash Test

Tata ev's Punch, Nexon Scores 5 In Crash Test

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The Punch.ev achieved the highest score point ever recorded by any vehicle to date, scoring 31.46 out of 32 for adult occupant protection and 45 out of 49 for child occupant protection.

Vedaa: John Abraham-Style Action

Vedaa: John Abraham-Style Action

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

Vedaa seems to have the look of a typical actioner, where the plot is subservient to the fight sequences, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Forest rights activist Alok Shukla gets 'Green Nobel'

Forest rights activist Alok Shukla gets 'Green Nobel'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Forest and tribal rights activist Alok Shukla will on Friday receive the prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize -- 2024 for successfully leading a community campaign that saved 4.45 lakh acres of biodiversity-rich forests from 21 planned coal mines in Chhattisgarh.

Wipro CEO Thierry Delaporte resigns; Srinivas Pallia named new chief

Wipro CEO Thierry Delaporte resigns; Srinivas Pallia named new chief

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Indian IT major Wipro on Saturday announced the resignation of its CEO Thierry Delaporte and named Srinivas Pallia as the new chief executive officer effective immediately. Wipro's Board noted the resignation of Delaporte with effect from April 6, 2024, the company said in a BSE filing, and added he will be relieved from the employment of the company with effect from the close of business hours on May 31, 2024.

Which is Better? FDs Or Debt MFs?

Which is Better? FDs Or Debt MFs?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Feature for feature, bank FDs are indeed better than debt funds today, mainly thanks to Ms Sitharaman, notes Debashis Basu.

Heard In The US: 'Rahul Bhai Zindabad!'

Heard In The US: 'Rahul Bhai Zindabad!'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'Initially, I didn't think much of him. But when I walked alongside him, I realized he has what it takes.'

Think-tank funded by Gates, World Bank loses FCRA status

Think-tank funded by Gates, World Bank loses FCRA status

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

The Union home ministry has cancelled the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) registration of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) for alleged violation of laws, a move the public think-tank termed "incomprehensible and disproportionate" and vowed to seek legal recourse against.

Gaikwad Or Bairstow? Who Gets Your Vote?

Gaikwad Or Bairstow? Who Gets Your Vote?

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The standout performers with the bat on Wednesday...

SRK, Huma bag Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundations Awards

SRK, Huma bag Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundations Awards

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Here's looking at the winners.

Muted spectrum auction sees telcos placing bids worth Rs 11,000 cr

Muted spectrum auction sees telcos placing bids worth Rs 11,000 cr

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

The auction of radio waves used for mobile services saw a muted opening on Tuesday, with five rounds attracting bids worth about Rs 11,000 crore from telecom companies. The government has put over 10,500 Mhz spectrum in eight frequency bands -- 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1,800 MHz, 2,100 MHz, 2,300 MHz, 2,500 MHz, 3,300 MHz and 26 GHz, valued at Rs 96,238 crore at base price, for auction.

'Unemployment Is Higher Among Educated Youth'

'Unemployment Is Higher Among Educated Youth'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'The more educated a young person is, the higher the chances of him or her remaining unemployed.'

How Afghanistan reigned in Kingstown to make WC semis

How Afghanistan reigned in Kingstown to make WC semis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Naveen delivered the coup de grace in the penultimate over by bowling Taskin Ahmed and trapping Mustafizur Rahman in front off consecutive balls, triggering tearful celebrations from his team mates.

US lawmakers laud Hindu foundation report

US lawmakers laud Hindu foundation report

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

The report has been lauded by a cross section of US lawmakers, academics and non-governmental organisations for its sustained effort to alleviate the lot of Hindu minorities in several countries in South and Central Asia, the Middle East.

Will Jammu And Kashmir See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Will Jammu And Kashmir See Assembly Elections In 2024?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Although the Supreme Court has mandated the Centre to conduct the polls by the end of September, a spate of terrorist attacks in J&K could cause delays.