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Now, four-legged robot that runs like a cat

Now, four-legged robot that runs like a cat

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The 'cheetah-cub robot,' a small-size quadruped prototype robot was developed by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne EPFL's Biorobotics Laboratory (Biorob), Switzerland.

'An MBA cannot change your life'

'An MBA cannot change your life'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

10 cool things you should know about Obama's 'beast'

10 cool things you should know about Obama's 'beast'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2015

The Beast goes wherever the United States president travels. So whether of not Barack Obama follows protocol and hops into his Indian counterpart Pranab Mukherjee's ride to head out for the Republic Day parade, the potently-luxurious limousine will be around the corner.

The top 5 Hindi films of 2015

The top 5 Hindi films of 2015

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

'2015 gave us a set of Hindi films that brought to light, the true uncorrupted joys of filmmaking even in their roughness.' 'Films which told us why we loved films in the first place. Films that were less ashamed of revealing their weakness and ones that took chances with audience expectations.'

Iran, world powers agree on framework for nuclear deal

Iran, world powers agree on framework for nuclear deal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2015

At scaling back Tehran's nuclear programme and relieving the Islamic Republic from the sanctions

'We refuse to be bullied into silence'

'We refuse to be bullied into silence'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

MUST READ: The speech Nayantara Sahgal was not allowed to give.

This MRI scan shows how cancer would grow in the future

This MRI scan shows how cancer would grow in the future

Rediff.com30 Oct 2014

PET MRI, a new cancer screening test can detect the disease in the body with greater accuracy. It can also chart out the possible course of malignancy in the future

Modi and Obama set out to create a model for the world

Modi and Obama set out to create a model for the world

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Moving ahead with their new mantra -- Chalein Saath Saath: Forward Together We Go -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday vowed to deepen cooperation in every sector for the benefit of global stability and people's livelihoods over the next ten years.

IT firms put up a poor show in Q2, all eyes now on auto, pharma

IT firms put up a poor show in Q2, all eyes now on auto, pharma

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

That resulted in a 50-basis point improvement in operating profit margins on a sequential basis.

Why India must pause its nuclear expansion plans

Why India must pause its nuclear expansion plans

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

'Decisions on nuclear power have so far been taken by a small select group, primarily interested in profiteering from their actions, stating 'secrecy' as necessary from the national security point.' 'This argument is false, because we are dealing with the 'civilian' nuclear power sector, which is open even to the IAEA,' says Dr A Gopalakrishnan, former chairman of the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

Over 1,25,000 flood-hit people rescued in J-K so far; J-K govt announces relief package

Over 1,25,000 flood-hit people rescued in J-K so far; J-K govt announces relief package

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

More than 1,25,000 people have been rescued from the flood-ravaged parts of Jammu and Kashmir so far as the relief operations launched by the Armed forces entered the 11th day on Friday.

Corporate growth revival? It's elusive in Q1

Corporate growth revival? It's elusive in Q1

Rediff.com25 Jul 2016

Most of the index heavyweights are yet to declare their results.

Pak in talks with India over gas supply

Pak in talks with India over gas supply

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

Pakistan's demand for gas stands at 8 billion cubic feet while the current production is 4 billion cubic feet.

India's secret project in Karnataka to build H-bomb: Report

India's secret project in Karnataka to build H-bomb: Report

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

India has built two top-secret facilities in Karnataka to enrich uranium in pursuit of its hydrogen bomb dream.

Coal-gate: CBI questions key PM aide TKA Nair

Coal-gate: CBI questions key PM aide TKA Nair

Rediff.com22 Mar 2014

The Central Bureau of Investigation has questioned T K A Nair, advisor to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, in connection with alleged irregularities in allocation of coal blocks, which included granting of a block to Hindalco at Talabira despite it being rejected by a screening committee of the coal ministry.

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Full text: What Modi, Obama agreed on

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

This is the joint statement issued by the ministry of external affairs on the visit of US President Barack Obama to India.

Terrorism is a grey area in India-Israel ties

Terrorism is a grey area in India-Israel ties

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

'Unsurprisingly, the joint statement issued after Modi's visit contains a paragraph on terrorism.' 'It is on the usual lines that India would have with, say, Croatia.' 'The surprising part is that it shies away from getting into specifics,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Dalal Street rally? Combined net of 290 cos rises 2.4% only!

Dalal Street rally? Combined net of 290 cos rises 2.4% only!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

The same set of companies had reported 3.8 per cent annual net profit growth in the previous quarter and 7.5 per cent annual growth in the same quarter last financial year.

Why India needs a viable Opposition

Why India needs a viable Opposition

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

Voters deserve one. Democracy requires one. We need an alternative that people want, not just an anti-vote, says Mitali Saran.

Indian Chamber of Commerce seeks lowering corporate tax to 25%

Indian Chamber of Commerce seeks lowering corporate tax to 25%

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

It emphasised that agricultural infrastructure needs considerable investments and hence Section 80IA benefits must be extended to all such investments like IT infrastructure, computers, VSAT, solar panels, water harvesting facilities, storage etc.

Breather for Pachauri after HC refuses to cancel his anticipatory bail

Breather for Pachauri after HC refuses to cancel his anticipatory bail

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Justice S P Garg posted the matter for July 16.

How unaccounted pathogens pose real risk to the world

How unaccounted pathogens pose real risk to the world

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The biological weapons convention is a non-starter in spite of the efforts of many states in the world for the last five decades mainly because the US is not ready to accept the 'verification protocol' which could allow the formation of some official mechanism for inspections, says Ajay Lele.

Why Meeruthiya Gangsters is an absolute original

Why Meeruthiya Gangsters is an absolute original

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

'Why is it that we are so forgiving of the glaring problems in grand multi-starrers like Dil Dhadakne Do,' asks Sreehari Nair, 'but when a small film with a truly personal vision seeks our approval, we analyse it through a prism of formal perfection?' 'With its Seinfeldian humour, episodic structure and performers who play off each other's energies, Meeruthiya Gangsters goes farther than most Hindi movies.'

The company that leads other companies to smarter dharma

The company that leads other companies to smarter dharma

Rediff.com24 Apr 2017

"The idea is to inform industries about sustainable practices that will reduce their carbon footprint as well as boost their bottomlines," Smarter Dharma founder Sriram Kuchimanchi tells Geetanjali Krishna.

India Inc's sales, profit growth weakest in 2 years

India Inc's sales, profit growth weakest in 2 years

Rediff.com1 Jun 2015

This was even as the country's economy grew by 7.3%.

Past laurels won't help India's S&T aims

Past laurels won't help India's S&T aims

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

The growth story of India depends on its achievements in the S&T sector. There is a need to revolutionise the landscape of Indian science and technology and this is only possible if the scientific community is allowed to work 'professionally and scientifically' without burdening them with the baggage of the past, says Ajey Lele.

Why Modi continues to enjoy wide popular support

Why Modi continues to enjoy wide popular support

Rediff.com28 Nov 2016

'I have no doubt that the government means well.' 'I am merely curious to know whether my suspicions of it being enthusiastic about shooting first and aiming later are unfounded,' says Aakar Patel.

What Star Trek tells us about reaching out to others

What Star Trek tells us about reaching out to others

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

'In the lingo of Star Trek, how willing are we to keep all hailing frequencies open in order to listen more closely and with empathy to whoever we consider the 'other'?'

The power game needs nimble diplomacy

The power game needs nimble diplomacy

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

PM Modi seems to be gradually ending India's strategic ambiguity

The beautiful mind of Balkrishna Doshi, who won architecture's Nobel Prize

The beautiful mind of Balkrishna Doshi, who won architecture's Nobel Prize

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

He designed some of India's most iconic buildings.

Markets end in the red; Axis Bank crashes on weak earnings

Markets end in the red; Axis Bank crashes on weak earnings

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

The 30-share Sensex ended in the red.

Crude oil nears $50: How will it impact the economy?

Crude oil nears $50: How will it impact the economy?

Rediff.com18 May 2016

Experts feel oil prices will remain volatile with an upward bias.

Top picks in a bull market

Top picks in a bull market

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Experts tell Ujjval Jauhari that investors need to be careful in picking stocks given high valuations and with markets possibly ignoring potential risks

India's NSG debate: No more spin, please

India's NSG debate: No more spin, please

Rediff.com5 Jun 2016

'An ardent advocate of nuclear disarmament, Obama may even be secretly heaving a sigh of relief that the NSG is unlikely to reach unanimity of opinion on India's candidature,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Sridevi movies are part of beautiful childhood memories'

'Sridevi movies are part of beautiful childhood memories'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

'In so many colonies, mohallas, villages across India, your movies have entertained and brightened up community evenings. Thank you Ma'am.'

Coal scam: No evidence against ex-PM, CBI tells court

Coal scam: No evidence against ex-PM, CBI tells court

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

The CBI opposed the plea seeking summoning of former prime minister Manmohan Singh and two others as additional accused in a coal scam case.

4 reasons why crude oil price crash is not sustainable

4 reasons why crude oil price crash is not sustainable

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

The ongoing oil price decline is mainly a result of oversupply in the global market

The Pakistan Problem: The Long Term Option

The Pakistan Problem: The Long Term Option

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

'The best course for India is to wait out the implosion that is bound to take place in Pakistan sooner than later.' 'We have to ensure that the fallings debris from a collapsing State does not damage us,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

As PM leaves for Riyadh, here's what India promised at Nuclear Security Summit

As PM leaves for Riyadh, here's what India promised at Nuclear Security Summit

Rediff.com2 Apr 2016

Informing the world leaders of measures taken by him, Modi said India will continue to accord a high national priority to nuclear security through strong institutional framework, independent regulatory agency and trained and specialised manpower.

India's 10 biggest companies

India's 10 biggest companies

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Five out of the top 10 companies in Fortune 500 list of Indian companies are from the oil sector.