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Simple ideas = BIG innovations?

Simple ideas = BIG innovations?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2006

Should there be job quotas in private sector?

Should there be job quotas in private sector?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

Should we have job reservation for backward castes in the private sector. Do you think this is a good move? Tell us.

World Athletics: Fraser-Pryce wins third world 100 metres title

World Athletics: Fraser-Pryce wins third world 100 metres title

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Jamaica's Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce rallied to claim an unprecedented third world championship 100 metres title in 10.76 seconds at the Bird's Nest stadium on Monday.

No special railway zone for Kerala: Govt

No special railway zone for Kerala: Govt

Rediff.com2 Dec 2004

Lalu Prasad said factors like size, workload, traffic other operative requirements, and not regional considerations, determine the creation of new railway zones.

How tech alumni plan to raise 21,000 crore to fight COVID-19

How tech alumni plan to raise 21,000 crore to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Over 5 million alumni from the Indian Institutes of Technology, Mumbai University and Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai, plan to raise Rs 21,000 crore to start the world's largest infection testing lab in Mumbai.

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Can you watch 425 films in a year?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Aseem Chhabra watched some great films and some huge disappointments in 2020.

Britney changes address

Britney changes address

Rediff.com5 Oct 2004

'I don't believe in superstitions!'

'I don't believe in superstitions!'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

'White' crow spotted in Kerala

'White' crow spotted in Kerala

Rediff.com5 Nov 2004

The bird has a pink beak and bluish eyes.

Goddess Lakshmi features in which bank's logo?

Goddess Lakshmi features in which bank's logo?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2003

Take the Rediff Biz Quiz and find out how much you know about companies and their logos.

3 ministers to look into broadcasting issues

3 ministers to look into broadcasting issues

Rediff.com26 Jul 2003

With Star and conditional access system stirring up a hornet's nest, a three-member Group of Ministers will now give a broader look at all broadcasting issues, including uplinking, and even possibly the need to revisit the Convergence Bill.

Was Trump's inaugural address inspired by Batman villain Bane?

Was Trump's inaugural address inspired by Batman villain Bane?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

While doing a side-by-side comparison, Deadspin's Timothy Burke pointed out that a part of the Trump's address was similar to what Bane told the people of Gotham after taking control of their city.

Why is Modi's Pakistan policy so confused?

Why is Modi's Pakistan policy so confused?

Rediff.com5 May 2016

'The Modi government has turned the basic fundamentals of its Pakistan policy on its head.' 'It means an admission that its hands-off-Hurriyat policy was flawed and it is ready to engage with Pakistan without minding if the Kashmiri separatists talked to the Pakistani government,' says Rajeev Sharma.

Cricket, Bollywood and more: William-Kate's itinerary for their India visit

Cricket, Bollywood and more: William-Kate's itinerary for their India visit

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Ahead of their much-anticipated visit, here is their itinerary and the activities that the royals will be busy pursuing during their trip.

UK unions misused report to slam India

UK unions misused report to slam India

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

This (the rubbishing of Indian call centres) is coming from the unions. UK has a non-protectionist stance, the government is not there to stop businesses doing business, says Morrell.

The finalists of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year have been unveiled

The finalists of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year have been unveiled

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Finalists in the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition have been revealed and the stunning images have to be seen to be believed.

Audubon photography awards show breathtaking beauty of birds

Audubon photography awards show breathtaking beauty of birds

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

It's another year of beautiful birds for the Audubon Photography awards. The Grand Prize went to Kathrin Swoboda for her photo of a Red-winged Blackbird. The National Audubon Society is an American non-profit environmental organisation dedicated to conservation. It protects birds and their habitats throughout the Americas using science, advocacy, education and on-the-ground conservation. See all of the winners below, and if you are still craving more avian photography.

Who's better: Kohli or Smith? Clarke refrains from making front-page headlines

Who's better: Kohli or Smith? Clarke refrains from making front-page headlines

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

Virat Kohli and Steve Smith are on even keel as far as leadership qualities are concerned, feels former Australia skipper Michael Clarke even though he rates the Indian captain as a slightly better ODI batsman.

Manmarziyaan promises violent love

Manmarziyaan promises violent love

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

Anurag Kashyap's lovers have no enemies to shoot, says Sreehari Nair, and so they take aim at each other.

Mumbai shows the way: Creches pop up in office areas

Mumbai shows the way: Creches pop up in office areas

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Over 25,000 sq ft leased by them in last three months after new maternity Act. Raghavendra Kamath reports.

10 IMPORTANT Lessons from 2018

10 IMPORTANT Lessons from 2018

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Bollywood has taught us a lot this year. Sukanya Verma picks the most important lessons.

Nepal to Bhutan: The DRIVE of a lifetime!

Nepal to Bhutan: The DRIVE of a lifetime!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

After a few exciting days in Nepal, a land of alluring stupas, Rediff.com's Rajesh Karkera, on a tri-nation drive, heads east via India into mysterious Bhutan.

No decision taken to privatise Air India: Govt

No decision taken to privatise Air India: Govt

Rediff.com24 Jun 2014

The government has not taken any decision to privatise Air India, however, it was close to finalising a short-term strategy to strengthen the burgeoning civil aviation sector, including slashing taxes on jet fuel.

Progressive Kannada scholar shot dead

Progressive Kannada scholar shot dead

Rediff.com30 Aug 2015

Noted Kannada scholar and researcher, M M Kalburgi, who often courted controversies with his outspoken stand on various issues including idol worship, was shot dead at point-blank range by two unidentified men at his residence in Dharwad, Karnataka on Sunday.

Facebook board member apologises for 'colonialist' remark on India

Facebook board member apologises for 'colonialist' remark on India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Facebook on Thursday announced that it has shut down Free Basics in India.

Who wears THIS to the Oscars?

Who wears THIS to the Oscars?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2017

This fashion parade was outright hilarious.

Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi Review: Silly sequel

Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi Review: Silly sequel

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

'The joke has gone on for far too long already. How about a happy ending?' asks Sukanya Verma.

Is India ready to meet Chinese air force threat?

Is India ready to meet Chinese air force threat?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2019

The Chinese air force is now a 400,000-person force that flies some 2,000 combat aircraft -- more than thrice the size of the Indian Air Force.

Meet Afroz Shah, who helped bring turtles back to Mumbai's beaches

Meet Afroz Shah, who helped bring turtles back to Mumbai's beaches

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The vulnerable Olive Ridleys returned to Mumbai's shoreline after 20 years!

Nature is under siege from Uttarakhand's forest fires

Nature is under siege from Uttarakhand's forest fires

Rediff.com3 May 2016

'When I read that the blaze has engulfed the beautiful oak and pine forests around Kumaon's Lake District, my heart bled,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

Meet Hema Malini's grandson, Darien

Meet Hema Malini's grandson, Darien

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

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

Can Delhi change for the better?

Can Delhi change for the better?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

'While its people might be a little less resistant to changing for its greater good, New Delhi, unfortunately, is also evolving into an ugly city of which one must remain wary to survive its rising incidents of violence and crime,' says Kishore Singh.

Amazon plans exclusive drones for India; files patent

Amazon plans exclusive drones for India; files patent

Rediff.com9 Oct 2017

Firm says the proposed drones can also be used to identify other such objects, along with aircraft, plying within Indian skies

US backs India's bid for nuclear suppliers group membership

US backs India's bid for nuclear suppliers group membership

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

Rhodes remarks on India came in response to a question about why some countries like China are opposing India's membership in the 48-member NSG.

From Google to Alphabet: How the transformation will help

From Google to Alphabet: How the transformation will help

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Google is learning the ABCs of conglomerate life.