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The top 10 business schools in the US

The top 10 business schools in the US

Rediff.com12 Mar 2015

Take a look at the annual US News and World Report's 2016 business school rankings.

'What's the cost of doing an undergrad course in the US?'

'What's the cost of doing an undergrad course in the US?'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

In an online chat with readers overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions

'We're celebrating Modi becoming prime minister'

'We're celebrating Modi becoming prime minister'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

'Americans understand India as an emerging superpower, they do not understand that we'd already arrived.' Indian-American actor Akshay Kapoor, on what to expect at New York's Madison Square Garden on Sunday.

Obama nominates Indian-American actor Kal Penn for key post

Obama nominates Indian-American actor Kal Penn for key post

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

United States President Barack Obama has nominated popular Indian-American actor and former White House staffer Kal Penn for a key administration post of member of the President's Committee on the Arts and the Humanities.

Wipro awards $1.19 million to promote science in US

Wipro awards $1.19 million to promote science in US

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Wipro, India's major IT company, has awarded a grant of $1.19 million to promote science and teacher education leadership in the US.

We can bring constructive change in India after 182 days: Modi

We can bring constructive change in India after 182 days: Modi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2014

In a statement signalling a change of regime at the Centre in the coming months, Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi said in Gandhinagar on Friday that the country is looking forward to a "constructive" change within the next 182 days.

How much does earth's plastic weigh? Try a 100 crore elephants!

How much does earth's plastic weigh? Try a 100 crore elephants!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2017

According to a study, humans have generated 8.3 billion metric tonnes of plastics, turning earth into a 'plastic planet'.

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

Rediff.com recaptures these and other exciting sporting moments from the week gone by....

Indian-American kids sweep Spelling Bee

Indian-American kids sweep Spelling Bee

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Jairam Jagadeesh Hathwar, 13, and Nihar Saireddy Janga, 11, were declared co-champions of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

'India is a great place to do business, come back. Jai Hind'

'India is a great place to do business, come back. Jai Hind'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Businessman P C Mustafa wants Indian Americans to return home, Cognizant CEO Francisco D'Souza outlines how Indian tech companies could grow, Gaurav Dalmia has some investment recommendations while Subramanian Swamy warns that India is flirting with a debt trap.

India's MBA gold rush

India's MBA gold rush

Rediff.com29 Sep 2005

Obama nominates Indian American for district court judge

Obama nominates Indian American for district court judge

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

United States President Barack Obama on Thursday nominated Indian American Manish S Shah to serve on the United States District Courts judgeship for the Northern District of Illinois.

Trina Chakravarty crowned Miss India USA 2005

Trina Chakravarty crowned Miss India USA 2005

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

Florida based Trina Chakravarty was crowned Miss India USA at a function organised in Tampa, Florida.

'What is the procedure to apply for TOEFL?'

'What is the procedure to apply for TOEFL?'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

In an online chat, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shared career advice with readers.

Philip Seymour Hoffman was a male Meryl Streep

Philip Seymour Hoffman was a male Meryl Streep

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

'He was not a matinee idol. He was overweight and mostly seen in crumpled clothes. His scruffy, unshaven look had become his identifier and he did not seem to give a damn.'

Writing tips from successful authors

Writing tips from successful authors

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Writer's block, rejection from publishers and negative criticism are just some of the problems first-time authors face.

186,267 Indian students study in the US

186,267 Indian students study in the US

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

186,267 Indian students were studying in the US in 2016-2017.

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Style or substance? Which way will Trump's visit go?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

With a decelerating economy that weakens India's hands on geopolitical issues, it will be interesting to know which way this trip will go.

Death toll rises to 723 in China coronavirus

Death toll rises to 723 in China coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Feb 2020

Eighty-six deaths were reported in mainland China with 3,399 fresh cases from 31 provincial-level regions, the country's National Health Commission said on Saturday.

King Kong will rule our hearts!

King Kong will rule our hearts!

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Do you 'heart' e-texts?

Do you 'heart' e-texts?

Rediff.com24 May 2005

Sikh wins right to wear beard and turban in US Army training college

Sikh wins right to wear beard and turban in US Army training college

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

A 20-year-old Sikh-American student has won a significant legal battle in the United States with a court allowing him to enrol in an army programme without removing his articles of faith like the beard and turban.

'Kanak Mani Dixit being punished for his anti-establishment writing'

'Kanak Mani Dixit being punished for his anti-establishment writing'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

Aseem Chhabra on his friend, the firebrand Nepali journalist Kanak Mani Dixit, who was arrested last week. Aseem, who has known Dixit for 35 years, believes the charges are trumped up.

Problem solved, say sponsors after Blatter resigns

Problem solved, say sponsors after Blatter resigns

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

FIFA president Sepp Blatter's decision to resign amid corruption allegations at soccer's governing body is a relief for corporate sponsors who have called for more transparency at the organization, sports marketing experts said on Tuesday.

HOT PICS: 9 new faces to rock Victoria's Secret fashion show

HOT PICS: 9 new faces to rock Victoria's Secret fashion show

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

These girls are so H-O-T you just can't take your eyes off them!

Leonard Cohen passes into the ages

Leonard Cohen passes into the ages

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'We have lost one of music's most revered and prolific visionaries.'

Tennis: Sharapova withdraws from Rogers Cup; Pliskova breaks into top-10

Tennis: Sharapova withdraws from Rogers Cup; Pliskova breaks into top-10

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Maria Sharapova's US Open preparations took a major blow with the Russian World No 2 forced to withdraw from next week's WTA event in Toronto.

The odd, odd world we live in!

The odd, odd world we live in!

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there.

He changed sports journalism in India

He changed sports journalism in India

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Success in sports stems mostly from teamwork. Now and then there comes a captain, on whose singular strength an entire squad makes huge strides. One such titan, now departed for the Elysian Fields, was The Hindu's Sports Editor Srinivasaraghavan Krishnan.

Breakups hit women harder but men never recover

Breakups hit women harder but men never recover

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

While women tend to recover more fully from a break-up, men simply move on, a new study has found.

Ramanathan Raju named NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation commissioner

Ramanathan Raju named NYC Health and Hospitals Corporation commissioner

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Ramanathan Raju, a medical doctor who brings more than 30 years of experience in public and not-for-profit hospital systems, was on Tuesday appointed the commissioner of Health and Hospitals Corporation by New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.

Aam aadmi should also be able to fly business class: Kejriwal

Aam aadmi should also be able to fly business class: Kejriwal

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Aam Aadmi Party chief Arvind Kejriwal on Saturday stoutly defended himself against the opposition's criticism of him travelling abroad in business class, saying that it was his dream for India that an 'aam aadmi' should also be able to travel the same way.

You're fired! Trump sacks acting attorney general for defying his travel ban

You're fired! Trump sacks acting attorney general for defying his travel ban

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, a Democratic appointee, was accused of 'betraying' America after she directed Justice Department attorneys not to defend Trump's so-called 'Muslim ban' on Monday. She said she was not convinced the order was lawful.

How to make jobs programmes work

How to make jobs programmes work

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

A breakthrough will come from what we teach and how, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Meet Saif Ali Khan's daughter, Sara

Meet Saif Ali Khan's daughter, Sara

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Saif and Amrita Singh's daughter makes her Bollywood debut opposite Sushant Singh Rajput.

US-China trade war is a great chance for India to woo MNCs: Panagariya

US-China trade war is a great chance for India to woo MNCs: Panagariya

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

Panagariya urged the government to undertake labour law reforms and make land acquisition more flexible to attract the multinationals.

PHOTOS: Violence rocks Washington as Trump takes over; over 200 arrested

PHOTOS: Violence rocks Washington as Trump takes over; over 200 arrested

Rediff.com21 Jan 2017

As Americans welcomed Donald Trump as their 45th President, police arrested nearly 100 protesters involved in "vandalism," blocks away from the venue for his inauguration celebrations, marred by sporadic violence and clashes between masked protesters and police.

India must enforce social distancing strictly

India must enforce social distancing strictly

Rediff.com25 Mar 2020

'India does not have the wherewithal to successfully manage a full blown covid-19 crisis,' warns Vivek Gumaste.