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Five best ways to deal with pink slips

Five best ways to deal with pink slips

Rediff.com30 Aug 2013

Getting emotional won't help; have a well-planned exit strategy even when you are getting into your first job.

Why is next US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy worried?

Why is next US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy worried?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

Dr Vivek H Murthy, the next surgeon general of the United States, wonders whether social media is worsening one of the biggest problems in the world today -- loneliness.

Australia PM Abbott defends Smith's tactics at MCG Test

Australia PM Abbott defends Smith's tactics at MCG Test

Rediff.com1 Jan 2015

Australian PM Tony Abbott came in defence of young Australian captain Steven Smith's decision to declare in the third Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Tuesday.

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly in London

Spotted: Sourav Ganguly in London

Rediff.com10 Oct 2009

Reader Anuj Agarwal spotted former India captain Sourav Ganguly in Oxford Street, London.

India faces growing problem of more skilled workers than jobs

India faces growing problem of more skilled workers than jobs

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

In 10 years, we will have two college-trained aspirants for every job.

Genpact wants grads as leaders!

Genpact wants grads as leaders!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

"We made a conscious decision that we will not get influenced by the years of experience," says Piyush Mehta, chief human resource officer, Genpact.

Planning to study abroad? Tackle the rupee fall first

Planning to study abroad? Tackle the rupee fall first

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Students going abroad could look at options like paying tuition fee in one go, as that can get discounts.

Child taken away from Indian parents in UK

Child taken away from Indian parents in UK

Rediff.com8 Apr 2013

An Indian couple from Oxford is fighting to regain custody of its five-year-old son after he was taken away by social services over allegations of abuse. "They simply don't understand the difference between Indian and British culture. Their style of upbringing is totally different from our culture," claimed the child's father Rajat Puri, who has been suspected by the authorities of "improper behaviour" towards his son Achintya.

Scientists sceptical about Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

Scientists sceptical about Russia's COVID-19 vaccine

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Scientists around the world, including in India, suggest it hasn't been tested properly given the time constraint and there may not be enough evidence to prove its efficacy.

India made significant progress in lowering poverty

India made significant progress in lowering poverty

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

It has been slower compared to smaller neighbouring countries.

The controversy over Rajiv Kumar's column

The controversy over Rajiv Kumar's column

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

While Bibek Debroy echoed his view in Twitter, Pronob Sen questioned Kumar's conclusion

Modi reconstitutes Niti Aayog; Shah ex-officio member

Modi reconstitutes Niti Aayog; Shah ex-officio member

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Rajiv Kumar will continue as vice-chairman of the body, along with other full-time members V K Saraswat, Ramesh Chand and V K Paul.

Global vaccine supply hit due to Covid surge in India:

Global vaccine supply hit due to Covid surge in India:

Rediff.com28 May 2021

The 'terrible' surge of the coronavirus cases in India has severely impacted COVAX's vaccine supply in the second quarter of this year to the extent that there will be a shortfall of 190 million doses by the end of June, according to a joint statement by the WHO, UNICEF, GAVI and CEPI.

Want to be a creative writer? This workshop is for you!

Want to be a creative writer? This workshop is for you!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Novelist Renu Balakrishnan will conduct a workshop for budding writers in Mumbai.

Covishield: 'Single dose gives 71% effectiveness'

Covishield: 'Single dose gives 71% effectiveness'

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

'You have sufficient protection if you take the second dose of the Covishield vaccine at 12 weeks, because this vaccine works in a way where it provides protection in the first dose.'

India rehearses for massive coronavirus vaccination drive

India rehearses for massive coronavirus vaccination drive

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

The dry-run was being conducted in state capitals in at least three session sites. Some states also included districts that are situated in difficult terrain or have poor logistical support, according to officials.

The essential guide to Shashi Tharoor's English

The essential guide to Shashi Tharoor's English

Rediff.com2 Jul 2018

'Pruient', 'esurient', 'parturient' and everything in between.

10 things you need to stop posting on Facebook right now!

10 things you need to stop posting on Facebook right now!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

If you don't, you are making yourself more vulnerable to hackers, stalkers and thieves.

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

The Incomparable Ved Mehta

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

On a visit to India in 2013, writer Ved Mehta -- who passed into the ages on Sunday January 10, 2021 - gave Rediff.com's Vaihayasi Pande Daniel a rare glimpse into his state of mind and what he thinks of the changes he encounters in his motherland.

'It's shameful that India isn't eliminating hunger'

'It's shameful that India isn't eliminating hunger'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2013

In an e-mailed interview with Business Standard, Mark Lynas says his opposition to GM was divorced from science.

Economist Rajiv Kumar named as new VC of NITI Aayog

Economist Rajiv Kumar named as new VC of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

The government also appointed Dr Vinod Paul, a pediatrician at the AIIMS, as a member of the NITI Aayog

Manmohan offered to make way for Rahul: Cong leader

Manmohan offered to make way for Rahul: Cong leader

Rediff.com19 Aug 2020

Shaktisinh Gohil asserted that the Gandhi family had always shown large-heartedness and never aspired for power.

Why were plus-size models protesting outside London fashion week?

Why were plus-size models protesting outside London fashion week?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

They held posters with the words 'Fashion Rules Rewritten'.

This drink can help diabetics

This drink can help diabetics

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

Drinking a ketone supplement can lower blood sugar levels.

Want to be a Rhodes Scholar? Apply now!

Want to be a Rhodes Scholar? Apply now!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Apply for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship and stand a chance to study at the Oxford University in London or participate in a theatre workshop in Mumbai. Read on for details.

Brar attack: 8 more arrested; UK calls assault 'appalling'

Brar attack: 8 more arrested; UK calls assault 'appalling'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Stepping up its investigation into the "appalling" attack on Lt Gen (Retd) K S Brar in London, the Scotland Yard on Friday arrested eight more people, taking to 15 the number of those held after the assault on the 'Operation Blue Star' hero.

Four arrested in the stabbing of Lt Gen Brar in London

Four arrested in the stabbing of Lt Gen Brar in London

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Four persons, including a woman, have been arrested in London in connection with the stabbing of retired Lt Gen K S Brar, who had led 'Operation Blue Star' 28 years ago to flush out pro-Khalistani militants from the Golden Temple.

British PM flunks 'citizenship test' on Letterman's show

British PM flunks 'citizenship test' on Letterman's show

Rediff.com27 Sep 2012

It is a test that all Indian and other non-EU citizens have to pass before becoming British citizens, but Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday night had a tough time answering some key questions on a widely watched American chat show.

India to play a big role in containing Covid pandemic: Bill Gates

India to play a big role in containing Covid pandemic: Bill Gates

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

India's willingness to play a big role in the manufacturing and to allow some of those vaccines to go to other developing countries will be an absolutely critical part of containing the pandemic, said Gates.

At 80, Murdoch is still ace dealmaker

At 80, Murdoch is still ace dealmaker

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

If all goes according to Rupert's plans, he will remain chairman and CEO of News for some time to come.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 18-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 18-lakh mark

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

This is the fifth consecutive day that COVID-19 cases have increased by more than 50,000 in the country.

'Economy is not growing, it's only recovering'

'Economy is not growing, it's only recovering'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

'In 2016, we had De-Mon and in 2017, we had GST.' 'The combined impact of these two started showing up in 2019 and 2020.' 'COVID-19 only added insult to injury.'

Centre to bear expenses for first round of vaccination: PM

Centre to bear expenses for first round of vaccination: PM

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Interacting with state chief ministers, Modi underscored the enormity of what he described as the world's biggest vaccination exercise, which begins from January 16, saying over 30 crore citizens will get the jabs in the next few months in India against only 2.5 crore people vaccinated so far in over 50 countries in around a month.

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Aarogya Setu tops charts with 75 million downloads

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The exponential number of downloads can be attributed to a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking people to have the app on their mobiles, combined with the government's push for downloading of the app through other channels, reports Neha Alawadhi.

If looks could kill!

If looks could kill!

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Riteish Deshmukh closed the show for Raghavendra Rathore on Day Two of Lakme Fashion Week.

Aim to bring Covid positivity rate below 5%: Govt

Aim to bring Covid positivity rate below 5%: Govt

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

India's COVID-19 fatality rate has dropped significantly to 2.43 per cent from 3.36 per cent on June 17 due to effective clinical management of coronavirus cases, the health ministry and asserted that the country has handled the pandemic 'relatively well'.

'Lockdown unlikely to contain COVID-19 surge in India'

'Lockdown unlikely to contain COVID-19 surge in India'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'India is nowhere near the peak of the infection given its large population of 1.3 billion'

Study in UK: Top 10 universities for job prospects

Study in UK: Top 10 universities for job prospects

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The UK University League Tables and Rankings 2016 ranks the best institutes for graduate prospects.

Raghuram Rajan differs with FM, says NPAs will see unprecedented rise

Raghuram Rajan differs with FM, says NPAs will see unprecedented rise

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Rajan said that while there were talks about Jan Dhan, it was difficult to target transfers to people through this tool. Jan Dhan, he said, does not really work as advertised.

Bannister carries Olympic torch at site of famous mile

Bannister carries Olympic torch at site of famous mile

Rediff.com10 Jul 2012

Roger Bannister returned to the Iffley Road Stadium where he ran the first sub four-minute mile in 1954 on Tuesday to begin the 53rd leg of the London Olympic torch relay.