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China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

In the test, a space rocket boosted a hypersonic glide vehicle, one capable of carrying a nuclear device, which circled the globe before impacting.

How IndiGo plans to become a global player

How IndiGo plans to become a global player

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

IndiGo is providing digital solutions to everyday problems, attracting customers to digital platforms and engaging start-ups to find solutions

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

How F C Kohli and TCS conquered the world

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Combining affordable IT with native Indian ingenuity and entrepreneurship F C Kohli believed would enable Indian small businesses match anyone and thrive.

Readers' Photos: When we met President Kalam

Readers' Photos: When we met President Kalam

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Rediff readers wrote emotionally about the passing of Dr Abdul Kalam while others sent in pictures of chance meetings with this humble physicist who was always available with an easy smile and some gentle words.

MBA courses that may get you a JOB

MBA courses that may get you a JOB

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

If you are serious about your future, here are some MBA programmes and short courses you can consider, advises Arun Jagannathan is co-founder and CEO, CrackVerbal.

World Kabaddi League to impose sanctions for doping

World Kabaddi League to impose sanctions for doping

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

The World Kabaddi League, on Tuesday, announced the list of 23 players who committed anti-doping rule violations, either before the draft or during and also in out of competition tests. Eleven players were found to have violated anti-doping regulations in the time since the start of the inaugural Wave WKL, according to the organisers.

Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

Can Dharamsala stop PLA's Tibetan gambit?

Rediff.com8 May 2021

The first priority for the new Tibetan administration in Dharamsala should be to look at Tibetan recruitment in the PLA, suggests Claude Arpi.

More trouble for FIFA...Swiss authorities examine grants

More trouble for FIFA...Swiss authorities examine grants

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Swiss authorities are examining development grants made by FIFA around the world as part of their investigation.

Don't believe those September doomsday rumours

Don't believe those September doomsday rumours

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Read the story doing the rounds about a destructive asteroid smashing into earth next month? Well, NASA says it is not going to happen, FOR SURE!

Lessons from my internship: An MBA shares her story

Lessons from my internship: An MBA shares her story

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Upasana Modi from WeSchool, Mumbai shares her experience.

8 exciting tech careers for Indian engineers

8 exciting tech careers for Indian engineers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

There is a high demand for IT professionals who can envision, design and develop applications for the future.

Bodies of 95 migrants wash ashore in Libya

Bodies of 95 migrants wash ashore in Libya

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

A spokesman from Libya's Red Crescent said that 85 bodies were detected near Libya's capital of Tripoli while another 10 bodies were found near the coastal city of Sabartha.

Sneak peek into Amazon's Spheres: $4 billion 'mini-rainforest' in Seattle

Sneak peek into Amazon's Spheres: $4 billion 'mini-rainforest' in Seattle

Rediff.com29 Jan 2018

It's the most anticipated debut of a Seattle building since the first visitors rode elevators to the top of the Space Needle 56 years ago. Welcome to the Seattle Spheres -- Amazon's trio of steel-and-glass buildings crammed with more that 400 different plant species, which will officially open on January 30. Take a tour of the one-of-a-kind-building where the workers of the online retail giant will chill in a rainforest.

US slaps new sanctions on Iran after missile test

US slaps new sanctions on Iran after missile test

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

The ballistic missile launch was the first by Iran since Trump became President.

At G20 meet, PM will sell India as a hot investment destination

At G20 meet, PM will sell India as a hot investment destination

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

The G20 chair has suggested three areas for the talks in Argentina - the future of work, infrastructure for development and a sustainable food future, areas where India has a lot at stake.

China Connection and India-US Ties

China Connection and India-US Ties

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

'India should not be taken by surprise if the Biden administration seeks China's cooperation at some point,' alerts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Daughters are as valuable as sons'

'Daughters are as valuable as sons'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

'Not only the poor in India want sons, but even in the Indian community in the US and Canada. The more educated they are, the more access they have to money and use of technology in gender choice.'

48 hours after being reinstated, Pachauri sacked as TERI chief

48 hours after being reinstated, Pachauri sacked as TERI chief

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Ajay Mathur, currently director general of the Bureau of Energy Efficiency, has been appointed as the new DG.

'What is the cost of a PG programme abroad?'

'What is the cost of a PG programme abroad?'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

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

In tribute to Kalam, NASA names new bacteria after him

In tribute to Kalam, NASA names new bacteria after him

Rediff.com21 May 2017

The new organism -- Solibacillus kalamii -- was found on the filters of the International Space Station.

Army to buy 49 mini unmanned aerial vehicles for J&K

Army to buy 49 mini unmanned aerial vehicles for J&K

Rediff.com15 Oct 2013

Army's Northern Command has issued a global tender for procuring latest miniature unmanned aerial vehicles for gathering intelligence and carry out reconnaissance of areas along Line of Control with Pakistan and Sino-India border.

'How can I pursue masters in the US?'

'How can I pursue masters in the US?'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

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

Why Politics is out of reach for the Aam Aadmi

Why Politics is out of reach for the Aam Aadmi

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

'Deep pockets have become a prerequisite for contesting elections on a major party symbol in most states.' 'Given the premium parties place on self-financing candidates, once you have accounted for the suspected criminals, dynasts, industrialists, and celebrities, there is not much room for anyone else.'

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.

Study Abroad: How to get into a top b-school

Study Abroad: How to get into a top b-school

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

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

The real reasons behind Modi's Cabinet shuffle

The real reasons behind Modi's Cabinet shuffle

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Broadly speaking, the expansion of the Council of Ministers sent out three major political signals.

Why every student should study abroad once in their lifetime

Why every student should study abroad once in their lifetime

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Presenting 6 incredible ways your life will change if you study abroad.

Does RBI's board have the skill to handhold the management?

Does RBI's board have the skill to handhold the management?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

If indeed we want the board to manage the RBI, probably the government should take a close look at the US Federal Reserve system which has a two-part structure - a central authority in Washington, DC, and a decentralised network of 12 Federal Reserve Banks located throughout the country, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Hackers release another batch of athlete data?

Hackers release another batch of athlete data?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2016

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) said on Wednesday that another batch of athlete data has been leaked by the same Russian cyber espionage group that published confidential data earlier this week.

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Paytm employee tests positive, India's coronavirus count rises to 29

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

All international passengers will henceforth be screened at airports, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan said at a press conference. Earlier, travellers from only 12 countries were screened at airports for the disease that has claimed over 3,000 lives and infected more than 90,000 worldwide.

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

How a desi is making waves at MoMA

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

'We'll certainly have Hollywood productions, so why wouldn't we have Bollywood?'

What makes Sacred Games different

What makes Sacred Games different

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

'That only a certain Mumbai story -- look at Salaam Bombay and Slumdog Millionaire for other examples -- gets made when an international audience is as much a target as the desi viewer, should invoke questions of representation,' notes Vikram Johri.

'Vijay came across as a force of nature'

'Vijay came across as a force of nature'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Long before he launched Paytm, Vijay Shankar Sharma, a 32 year old from Aligarh, embarked on his ambitious entrepreneurial journey.

New York City Hall welcomes Nisha and Udai

New York City Hall welcomes Nisha and Udai

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

New York Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced the appointment of Nisha Agarwal, one of the leading advocates in the city for the immigrant communities, as commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs.

Sports Shorts: Jayaram enters Chinese Taipei Open quarters, Sourabh out

Sports Shorts: Jayaram enters Chinese Taipei Open quarters, Sourabh out

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Yoga fever reaches Capitol Hill in US

Yoga fever reaches Capitol Hill in US

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Yoga has conquered the last bastion in the US -- the Congress

India, Bhutan kick off 2018 FIFA WC qualifying

India, Bhutan kick off 2018 FIFA WC qualifying

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The long road to Russia 2018 kicks off in the outposts of Asia on Thursday with the world's worst international team, Bhutan, making their World Cup qualifying debut and eyeing a first win of any sorts since 2008.

'I want to pursue masters in research'

'I want to pursue masters in research'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

In an online chat with readers overseas consultant NNS Chandra offered advice.

The healthy and young may not even ever receive The Vaccine

The healthy and young may not even ever receive The Vaccine

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'What proportion of the people require the vaccine for us to manage this entire COVID-19 situation?'

Sports Shorts: India squash player working in Finland amid lockdown

Sports Shorts: India squash player working in Finland amid lockdown

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday