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'India is a big priority' at Oxford

'India is a big priority' at Oxford

Rediff.com13 Mar 2006

'What worries me is that we are allowing very talented Indian women and men to slip through our net and swim off to America or Australia,' says Oxford Chancellor Chris Patten.

Hangry, mansplaining, Aunt FLo among 1,100 new Oxford Dictionary additions

Hangry, mansplaining, Aunt FLo among 1,100 new Oxford Dictionary additions

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

Have you ever been hangry? Or met Aunt Flo?

Action Time For Alaya!

Action Time For Alaya!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

Amyra attends a wedding... Ali has an announcement... Mahesh Babu goes trekking...

Study Abroad: The Best Countries to Pursue PhD

Study Abroad: The Best Countries to Pursue PhD

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani offers expert advice about pursuing higher education abroad.

Why India must create its own Bostons and Oxfords

Why India must create its own Bostons and Oxfords

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Why Indian cities must leverage their universities.

New-Gen COVID Jabs Coming Soon...

New-Gen COVID Jabs Coming Soon...

Rediff.com28 May 2024

India currently does not have any XBB 1.5 variant-based vaccines available.

PIX: Oxford honours 'star shining in the east' Suu Kyi

PIX: Oxford honours 'star shining in the east' Suu Kyi

Rediff.com20 Jun 2012

Paying fulsome tributes, the University of Oxford on Wednesday honoured Myanmar's democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi by presenting her with an honorary doctorate in Civil Law in a traditional ceremony telecast live.

Oxford not to print new copies of Laine's book

Oxford not to print new copies of Laine's book

Rediff.com12 Jul 2010

The Oxford University Press, which had first published the controversial book by US author James Laine on Chhatrapati Shivaji, told the Maharashtra government on Monday that it won't be publishing fresh copies of the book.

Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Benazir's daughter: Meet Pakistan's first lady

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Glimpses into the life of Aseefa Bhutto Zardari, who at 31, is Pakistan's youngest first lady.

'Kohli will roam around Oxford Street shirtless if India win WC'

'Kohli will roam around Oxford Street shirtless if India win WC'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Virat Kohli will not just relive that iconic act but has agreed to go one better and walk around Oxford Street shirtless, provided India win the 2019 World Cup.

FA Cup: Newcastle breeze past Sunderland in derby

FA Cup: Newcastle breeze past Sunderland in derby

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

Newcastle United made light work of north-east rivals Sunderland as Alexander Isak's double secured a 3-0 win and a place in the FA Cup fourth round at the Stadium of Light on Saturday.

Why Feroz Khan Cut Zeenat Aman's Pay

Why Feroz Khan Cut Zeenat Aman's Pay

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

It's always a joy to read Zeenat Aman's posts on Instagram, especially when she goes down memory lane and reveals interesting nuggets of movie trivia.

Should Govt Continue Covid Vax Drive?

Should Govt Continue Covid Vax Drive?

Rediff.com20 May 2024

India has covered enough population with vaccine and infection, but protein vaccines should remain available on payment basis for elderly and those with comorbidities.

Oxford to set up first research centre outside UK

Oxford to set up first research centre outside UK

Rediff.com29 Oct 2006

The university will invest 10 million pounds initially to set up its first business research centre.

Kamal Nath to talk on WTO at Oxford tomorrow

Kamal Nath to talk on WTO at Oxford tomorrow

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath will deliver a special address on 'India and the future of the world trade talks' at the University College at Oxford on Thursday.

Super Chechi Santhy

Super Chechi Santhy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

She's the crazy cat lady for whom home is where her girls Burfi and Mishti are.

My Father, Tiger Pataudi

My Father, Tiger Pataudi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2024

'No one in the history of the sport has ever come back from that kind of accident and got hundreds against England and Australia.'

8 lessons from Tharoor's electrifying Oxford speech

8 lessons from Tharoor's electrifying Oxford speech

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Here are some highlights:

'YouTube Shorts pulls in people from all over India'

'YouTube Shorts pulls in people from all over India'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

'Two in three creators in India who earn money from YouTube agree that YouTube is their primary source of revenue.'

India's Startup Scorecard

India's Startup Scorecard

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

For the startup ecosystem in India, the scorecard so far has been a mixed bag, observes Akhil Gupta.

TMC to go solo in Bengal; Mahua Moitra, Yusuf Pathan on 42 LS names

TMC to go solo in Bengal; Mahua Moitra, Yusuf Pathan on 42 LS names

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Cricketer Yusuf Pathan will contest from the Baharampur Lok Sabha seat, whereas Kirti Aazd will fight from the Bardhaman-Durgapur constituency.

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Maryam's Next Stop: Pakistan PM?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Clearly, her father hopes that a successful tenure in Lahore will give Maryam the ballast to be prime minister after the next general election.

Awesomesauce! 30 new words added to Oxford dictionary

Awesomesauce! 30 new words added to Oxford dictionary

Rediff.com3 Sep 2015

It's time to upgrade your vocabulary too!

Bilawal's party split on question of allying with Sharif to form govt

Bilawal's party split on question of allying with Sharif to form govt

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Bilawal Bhutto-led Pakistan Peoples Party which won the third largest number of seats in the National Assembly in the elections appears to be split on whether to join a coalition government or sit on Opposition benches.

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

India-born media veteran selected as new BBC chairman

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Dr Samir Shah, who was honoured with a CBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019 for services to television and heritage, will replace Richard Sharp, who had been forced to resign after his communication with former prime minister Boris Johnson came under scrutiny.

Quiz: What's Goblin Mode?

Quiz: What's Goblin Mode?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Do you know what the Oxford Word Of The Year means?

India pulled 415 million people out of poverty in 15 years: UN

India pulled 415 million people out of poverty in 15 years: UN

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

A total of 415 million people moved out of poverty in India within just 15 years from 2005/2006 to 2019/2021, the United Nations said on Tuesday, highlighting the remarkable achievement by the world's most populous nation.

4 cops hurt during pro-Palestinian protests in UK; 29 arrested

4 cops hurt during pro-Palestinian protests in UK; 29 arrested

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

The Metropolitan police said more than 1,300 officers were on duty on Saturday as tens of thousands of people demonstrated against the Israel-Gaza conflict.

Preliminary data shows Vaxzevria booster works against Omicron: AstraZeneca

Preliminary data shows Vaxzevria booster works against Omicron: AstraZeneca

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The study also noted that the booster dosage of the company's COVID-19 vaccine Vaxzevria also increased the immune response to Beta, Delta, Alpha and Gamma SARS-CoV-2 variants.

'US trying to temper expectations of India'

'US trying to temper expectations of India'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'Having India as a credible deterrent vis-a-vis Chinese ambitions in the Indian Ocean and South Asian region is a desirable short-term outcome.'

91 Indian Uni On Times World Rankings

91 Indian Uni On Times World Rankings

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India has also become the fourth best represented nation in the 2024 rankings, up from sixth last year.

'Ambedkar's contribution is bigger than Gandhi's'

'Ambedkar's contribution is bigger than Gandhi's'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

'For no other leader of India do so many people turn up for an event every year without invitation.'

I'm no ruthless parasite, Blatter tells Oxford students

I'm no ruthless parasite, Blatter tells Oxford students

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has hit back at his critics, saying he was no "ruthless parasite sucking the lifeblood out of football" and arguing the profits his organisation earn are ploughed back into the global game.

When Patriotism Sets In, The Game Suffers A Rout

When Patriotism Sets In, The Game Suffers A Rout

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Just as the umpire's decision is no longer final, what is disdainfully rejected is the age-old dictum that the game should be played and watched in the spirit of the game, sighs Uddalok Bhattacharya.

Mixing COVID-19 vaccines gives good protection: Study

Mixing COVID-19 vaccines gives good protection: Study

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

According to the study, 'mixed' schedules of these vaccines induced high concentrations of antibodies against the SARS-CoV2 spike IgG protein when doses were administered four weeks apart.

'Worse for heart attacks': British Indian doc flags issues with Covishield

'Worse for heart attacks': British Indian doc flags issues with Covishield

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Dr Malhotra, who has demanded a full safety review into the use of AstraZeneca's Covid vaccine, told PTI Covishield "should never have been rolled out in the country in the first place".

Covid Lockdown: How India Fared

Covid Lockdown: How India Fared

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The March 2020 lockdown did not stop the spread of infection (as it triggered a huge reverse migration from cities), but it did help to flatten the curve and gave time to scale up health infrastructure.

SII stopped Covishield production in Dec 2021: Poonawalla

SII stopped Covishield production in Dec 2021: Poonawalla

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Poonawalla said booster vaccines have no demand as there is general lethargy among people and also because they are fed up with the pandemic.

YouTube's ecosystem contributes Rs 10k cr to India's GDP

YouTube's ecosystem contributes Rs 10k cr to India's GDP

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Online video platform YouTube's ecosystem has contributed over Rs 10,000 crore to India's GDP and supported more than 7.5 lakh full-time equivalent jobs in the country, according to a report. In India, over 4,500 channels had over 10 lakh subscribers and the number of YouTube channels in India making Rs 1 lakh or more in their annual revenue increased by over 60 per cent year-over-year in 2021, the YouTube Impact Report based on analysis by Oxford Economics said. "YouTube's creative ecosystem contributed over Rs 10,000 crore and supported more than 7,50,000 full-time equivalent jobs in the Indian economy in 2021. "That economic impact shows up in four ways, through direct, indirect, induced, and catalytic impacts," the report said.

Farrey review: Confident Alizeh Scores In Cheating Games!

Farrey review: Confident Alizeh Scores In Cheating Games!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Alizeh demonstrates smarts as sharp as her cheekbones and a restless fire in her eyes raging to conquer the world.