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Achhe din? Over 3 lakh Indians get jobs under govt schemes

Achhe din? Over 3 lakh Indians get jobs under govt schemes

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

The aim was to skill 1 crore by 2020.

Will Modi help the light-makers of Chandernagor?

Will Modi help the light-makers of Chandernagor?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

2020 has dimmed the animated bulbs that create magical images and transform Kolkata into a mesmerising fairyland during Durga Puja.

A weaver's daughter's zero-waste idea to save Planet Earth

A weaver's daughter's zero-waste idea to save Planet Earth

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Neerja Palisetty's Sutrakaar Creations combines paper with post-consumer waste to promote fair trade, craft empowerment, zero-waste, and ethical fashion.

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed challenges Pakistan ban on media coverage

26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed challenges Pakistan ban on media coverage

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Pakistan electronic media regulatory authority which comes the federal information ministry on November 2 had asked all broadcasters to refrain from covering 72 banned groups including LeT, JuD and FIF under UN restriction.

Sabarimala row: Kerala women form 620-km long human 'wall'

Sabarimala row: Kerala women form 620-km long human 'wall'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

While Health minister K K Shylaja would lead the chain at Kasargod, senior CPM leader Brinda Karat would be the last person at the end of the chain in Thiruvananthapuram.

Noida girl Srishti Kaur wins Miss Teen Universe 2017

Noida girl Srishti Kaur wins Miss Teen Universe 2017

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

This is the first time India has won the title.

'Women have no way to express their pain and sorrows'

'Women have no way to express their pain and sorrows'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

'When a woman gets married, she leaves her village, her friends and family.' 'In her new home, she will make friends, but they can never replace those she left behind.'

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Can Tesla win India where most US carmakers have failed?

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

What will it take for Tesla to plug and play in India? Sector pundits say it's a mix of strategy, getting the price right, timing, the right talent, and above all, patience.

The Swedes have handed India an irresistible offer

The Swedes have handed India an irresistible offer

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Swedish defence major Saab has unveiled its next generation fighter aircraft, Gripen E, which the company said is being offered to the country under the 'Make in India' initiative with transfer of technology.

J&K: Terrorists strike twice ahead of Modi's rally

J&K: Terrorists strike twice ahead of Modi's rally

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

A Central Industrial Security Force trooper was injured on Sunday as terrorists hurled a grenade at a polling booth in Tral constituency of Pulwama district, where polling is to be held on Tuesday.

Women ride the ed-tech boom as opportunities click

Women ride the ed-tech boom as opportunities click

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Experts point out teaching in its online avatar helps address women specific concerns, like care-giving responsibilities, lack of safe public and work spaces, and the inability to move to cities.

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.

Find Out: How happy and peaceful is your country

Find Out: How happy and peaceful is your country

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Rediff Labs analysed the data on happiness, peace and human development for countries all over the world.

CANNOT accept Lakhvi's bail, change your decision: India to Pak

CANNOT accept Lakhvi's bail, change your decision: India to Pak

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

An outraged India told Pakistan on Thursday that release of Laskhar-e-Tayiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi, one of the key conspirators of the Mumbai terror attacks, on bail was unacceptable to it and demanded immediate steps for reversal of the decision.

Meet the young Aamir Khan in Dhoom 3

Meet the young Aamir Khan in Dhoom 3

Rediff.com27 Dec 2013

Siddharth Nigam is a trained 13-year-old gymnast from Allahabad.

Why 80% Indian engineers are unemployable

Why 80% Indian engineers are unemployable

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'50% of students lose out because of lack of English language skills.' 'Only 15% to 20% have the functional skills companies are looking for.'

Do Muslims really need government upliftment?

Do Muslims really need government upliftment?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2017

While there is no denying that certain sections of the community deserve aid, the politics of reservation can be suicidal for India.

Terror attack on Chinese consulate in Karachi foiled; 7 killed

Terror attack on Chinese consulate in Karachi foiled; 7 killed

Rediff.com23 Nov 2018

The attack was claimed by the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) which said it would not tolerate 'any Chinese military expansionist endeavours on Baloch soil'.

No better time to be young than now: PM at Bhutan varsity

No better time to be young than now: PM at Bhutan varsity

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Addressing the students of the Royal University of Bhutan in Thimphu, Modi asked them to work hard and take the Himalayan nation to great heights.

How Indian students built world's thinnest satellite in 6 days

How Indian students built world's thinnest satellite in 6 days

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

They made history for India and the world.

SC appoints mediators to talk to Shaheen Bagh protesters

SC appoints mediators to talk to Shaheen Bagh protesters

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

Hearing pleas over the road blocks due to the ongoing protests at Shaheen Bagh against the Citizenship Amendment Act, a bench comprising Justices S K Kaul and K M Joseph said its concern is about what will happen if people start protesting on roads. Democracy works on expressing views but there are lines and boundaries for it, the bench said.

Ditty sings to save the world

Ditty sings to save the world

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

'I have a voice and must use it to do as much as I can.'

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Stalin has given due respect to seniority in the pecking order, but has also taken into consideration the demands of individual ministries and the suitability of individuals, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Army chief hints China's role in Nepal stand-off

Army chief hints China's role in Nepal stand-off

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Nepal raised objection to India's newly-inaugurated road linking Lipulekh Pass with Dharchula in Uttarakhand.

The Kerala town from where Israeli cops get their uniform

The Kerala town from where Israeli cops get their uniform

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

They not only stitch the double-pocket shirts but also design and attach the trademark emblems on its sleeves.

This 19 year old is transforming the lives of underprivileged children

This 19 year old is transforming the lives of underprivileged children

Rediff.com11 Sep 2017

Make The World Wonderful, an NGO founded by Meghana Dabbara in 2015, is on a mission to set up 2,500 child adoption programme centres by 2023.

Who will get the COVID-19 vaccine first?

Who will get the COVID-19 vaccine first?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'You will not have a vaccine for everyone initially.'

Will a cess on services make Swachh Bharat a success?

Will a cess on services make Swachh Bharat a success?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2015

The intial round of efforts did not achieve the objectives fully.

Parliament disrupted as govt, Oppn spar over Rafale

Parliament disrupted as govt, Oppn spar over Rafale

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

The lower house has been witnessing daily disruptions since the winter session began last week. It had passed a bill on transgender rights on Monday.

Inclusion Rider: The reason why the world wants to know about Kalpana Kotagal

Inclusion Rider: The reason why the world wants to know about Kalpana Kotagal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

Here's how she is linked to the most talked about Oscars speech of the year.

How the world celebrated Yoga Day

How the world celebrated Yoga Day

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The age-old Indian practice has brought people from different cultures and countries together.

Mughal-e-Azam: A world class Indian production at last

Mughal-e-Azam: A world class Indian production at last

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

'We want to be a nation at par with the best internationally.' 'But why is it in theatre we continue to have such low standards?'

This funeral singer will leave you in tears

This funeral singer will leave you in tears

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Lakshmi R has been a professional mourner for over 2 decades

A heart-wrenching tale of forgotten athletes

A heart-wrenching tale of forgotten athletes

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

What lies ahead for Korea's forgotten athletes? Take a look.

Lahore HC restrains Pak from arresting Saeed ahead of UN team visit

Lahore HC restrains Pak from arresting Saeed ahead of UN team visit

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

The UN team to visit Islamabad for an assessment of Pakistan's compliance with the world body's sanctions regime.

Why all Indians must oppose the CAB

Why all Indians must oppose the CAB

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The Citizenship Amendment Bill would possibly be the first piece of legislation that is perniciously discriminatory on the basis of religion/faith, says Mohammad Sajjad.

She is training students for the armed forces

She is training students for the armed forces

Rediff.com3 Mar 2021

'Cracking the exam is 99 per cent hard work and persistence and maybe 1 per cent luck.'

'Unschooled' 17-year-old Indian girl makes it to MIT

'Unschooled' 17-year-old Indian girl makes it to MIT

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Four years ago, Malvika Raj Joshi quit schooling to explore her love for different subjects.

Why nutri-cereals are good for you

Why nutri-cereals are good for you

Rediff.com18 May 2018

Cereals like millets can help alleviate malnutrition and improve public health, reports Surinder Sud.

The IAF Air Warrior Skydiver Who Made History

The IAF Air Warrior Skydiver Who Made History

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

'I have only one life and that is enough.'