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'For 1,400 years India led the world in science'

'For 1,400 years India led the world in science'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'Some Indians take the extreme view that everything was known to our ancients, but others go to the opposite extreme and consider everything Indian was superstition and rubbish.' 'Indian science was perhaps more rational than the European science of the time.'

'Member who blocked India's entry into NSG be held accountable'

'Member who blocked India's entry into NSG be held accountable'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

The United States is committed to ensuring India's entry into the Nuclear Suppliers Group, a top American diplomat said on Wednesday, expressing "regret" that his government was unsuccessful in making it a member of the grouping at its pleanary in Seoul last week.

Why Railways' transformation plan has gone off-track

Why Railways' transformation plan has gone off-track

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

There was a plan to increase the Railways' revenue by augmenting carrying capacity. This target has, however, become the source of a bitter battle between two ministries - the railways and steel - and provoked serious arguments over the "Make in India" programme.

How the S-400 missiles will protect India

How the S-400 missiles will protect India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

With cruise missile and air strikes being India's most likely response to a hypothetical Pakistani terrorist outrage in the future, retaliation from the Pakistan air force is inevitable. That is where the S-400 will come into play, says Ajai Shukla.

EC throws open challenge to parties, announces EVM hackathon from June 3

EC throws open challenge to parties, announces EVM hackathon from June 3

Rediff.com20 May 2017

The EC again rubbished the Aam Aadmi Party's claim that EVMs could be tampered with

'Panic doesn't help in dealing with the situation'

'Panic doesn't help in dealing with the situation'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

'Right now there are two battles, the one in our heads about the pandemic and 2, the actual pandemic itself.'

Investing for women: Choosing between risk and safety

Investing for women: Choosing between risk and safety

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

Being more financially savvy helps women choose the right balance between consumption spending vs investing for future and can hold them in good stead as life hands out various twists and turns along the way, says Piyush Baranwal

Mercedes-Benz unveils new B Class at Rs 27.95 lakh

Mercedes-Benz unveils new B Class at Rs 27.95 lakh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Power and torque outputs have been upped.

'I'm helpless', says judge as all 22 accused acquitted in Sohrabuddin case

'I'm helpless', says judge as all 22 accused acquitted in Sohrabuddin case

Rediff.com21 Dec 2018

Special CBI Judge S J Sharma ruled the prosecution has failed to put forth any "documentary and substantive evidence" to suggest or establish the alleged conspiracy.

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

What will Kim Jong Un do next?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Kim did not rule out diplomacy with the Biden administration despite that Pyongyang called Biden a 'rabid dog' after Biden labelled Kim a 'thug'.

Sindhu slams Indigo for rude behaviour, airline rejects claims

Sindhu slams Indigo for rude behaviour, airline rejects claims

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu on Saturday accused an Indigo ground staff of misbehaving with her while travelling from Hyderabad to Mumbai, even as the airline rejected the celebrated shuttler's allegations.

Dominguez stripped of 2009 steeplechase world title

Dominguez stripped of 2009 steeplechase world title

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Spaniard Marta Dominguez Marta Dominguez has been stripped of her 2009 steeplechase world title and banned for three years due to anomalies in her biological passport that pointed to doping, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) said on Thursday.

India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

India is paying for Modi's wooing of Xi

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'China was a relationship from which Mr Modi had expected the most it seems.' 'It showed in a string of summits, and somewhat breathless celebration of Xi Jinping.' 'It was hasty and simplistic,' observes Shekhar Gupta.

Is robust hiring in the offing?

Is robust hiring in the offing?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

As of now, 12 million Indians join the workforce every year.

We're obsessed with customer, not competition, says Amazon's VP

We're obsessed with customer, not competition, says Amazon's VP

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

Today, more about 35 per cent of Amazon's traffic is through mobiles.

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

As the pandemic unfolded, the India-China relationship has come under severe stress. To restore normalcy, agreements between the two countries must be respected scrupulously in their entirety. Where the Line of Actual Control is concerned, any attempt to unilaterally change the status quo is unacceptable, declares External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar.

How to fix India's banking problems

How to fix India's banking problems

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

Advice to the new finance minister from former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan: 1. Clean up banks by reviving projects that can be revived after restructuring debt. 2. Improve governance and management at public sector banks. 3. De-risk banking by encouraging risk transfers to non-banks and the market. 4. Reduce the number and weight of government mandates for public sector banks, and for banks more generally.

Mixed reactions to clampdown on WhatsApp news groups in Kashmir

Mixed reactions to clampdown on WhatsApp news groups in Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Social media users in Kashmir are divided over a recent circular issued by district authorities in Kupwara which directed administrators of 'Whatsapp' groups disseminating news to get themselves registered within 10 days.

Arctic to the Andes: A 15,000-km bicycle ride

Arctic to the Andes: A 15,000-km bicycle ride

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Riding solo from the Arctic to the Andes exposed him to a variety of people and cultures while allowing him to connect with himself, Dhruv Bogra tells Amrita Singh.

Chalein saath, saath: Forward together we go, US tells India

Chalein saath, saath: Forward together we go, US tells India

Rediff.com30 Sep 2014

As Prime Minister Narendra Modi reached the White House for the private dinner hosted by President Barack Obama, India and the US on Monday issued a vision statement "Chalein Saath Saath: Forward Together We Go" that called for a joint endeavour for prosperity and peace.

Survey ranking India 'most dangerous for women' inaccurate: WCD

Survey ranking India 'most dangerous for women' inaccurate: WCD

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

A senior WCD official said the ministry has asked the Thomson Reuters Foundation, which conducted the survey, for details on the experts to ascertain the report's authenticity, but no reply has been received as yet.

Rajnath's 1-hour meet with AP governor

Rajnath's 1-hour meet with AP governor

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh met governor of Andhra Pradesh ESL Narasimhan for an hour today in yet another attempt to bring about a thaw between the two warring states of Andhra and Telangana. Sources told Rediff.com that Rajnath Singh told the Narasimhan to explain Section 8 in the AP Bifurcation Act to both chief ministers.

Namibia assures supply of uranium to India

Namibia assures supply of uranium to India

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

Speaking at the State Banquet hosted in the honour of President Pranab Mukherjee, Namibian President Hage Geingob said Namibia commends India's commitment towards peaceful use of nuclear energy.

Branding missteps dog Uber

Branding missteps dog Uber

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

Reports suggest that the police were unable to find any contact of the company's office and had to take a Uber cab to reach the company's training centre in Gurgaon, giving credence to the perception that Uber has grown too much too soon.

The Mission Mangal Review

The Mission Mangal Review

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Mission Mangal has its heart in place, feels Sukanya Verma.

India keen on buying 100 drones from US

India keen on buying 100 drones from US

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

To bolster its arsenal amid recurring incidents of incursions by Chinese troops, India has sought the latest versions of unmanned aerial vehicles -- both the armed and surveillance -- from the United States.

The fastest Bajaj Pulsar is here!

The fastest Bajaj Pulsar is here!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Bajaj Pulsar RS 200 finally arrives; Price starts at Rs 1.18 lakh

Chasing pack closer to Mercedes, says Hamilton

Chasing pack closer to Mercedes, says Hamilton

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

The gap between Mercedes and the rest has narrowed and Ferrari "have something up their sleeve" at this week's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, according to champion Lewis Hamilton.

This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water

This couple is building mud homes that save 50% water

Rediff.com9 May 2019

Pune architects Dhruvang Hingmire and Priyanka Gunjikar are building houses out of mud and stone, employing local artists and contributing to the village economy.

Liquidity to dictate RBI's policy rates: Survey

Liquidity to dictate RBI's policy rates: Survey

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Policy rates have been reduced substantially in 2015.

'If Voda Idea folds up it will be bad news all around'

'If Voda Idea folds up it will be bad news all around'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'The government is unwilling or unable to provide the kind of relief that Vodafone India is asking for.'

Honda Accord Hybrid drives home a point

Honda Accord Hybrid drives home a point

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The new Honda Accord Hybrid combines two worlds to offer a fitting blend of power and fuel efficiency.

'Sometimes people want to try something to shake things up': Obama in Greece

'Sometimes people want to try something to shake things up': Obama in Greece

Rediff.com15 Nov 2016

Obama spoke to Greek PM Alexis Tsipras in the capital, Athens, as part of a final tour that also takes in Germany and Peru.

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

The Jaguar XJ50 is more like a Gulfstream jet than limousine

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

This car commemorates the first Jaguar XJ 1, which was launched in 1968 and was widely acknowledged at the time to be one of the best automobiles ever made

Why Sardar was relieved of captaincy

Why Sardar was relieved of captaincy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

While there are rumours that Sardar Singh's axing is because of his dip in form in recent times, the team's chief coach and High Performance Director Roelant Oltmans said the move was necessitated to relieve the ace midfielder from excess responsibilities.

How mobile app Haptik can redefine customer services

How mobile app Haptik can redefine customer services

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

The app, named after the German word 'Haptik' that means the same as 'haptic' in English, is available both on the iOS and Android platforms.

Budget 2017: Hike PAN limit to Rs 500,000, jewellery industry to FM

Budget 2017: Hike PAN limit to Rs 500,000, jewellery industry to FM

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Jewelers also want import duty on gold to be reduced from the current 10 per cent to at least 5 per cent.

$100 million: The heavy price of cyber security

$100 million: The heavy price of cyber security

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

Benefits of demonetisation come at a heavy price for Fintech firms. They will spend a massive amount on securing and reinforcing their cyber security apparatus this financial year. Karan Choudhury reports.

US, UK, France launch strikes in Syria, destroy chemical weapon factories

US, UK, France launch strikes in Syria, destroy chemical weapon factories

Rediff.com14 Apr 2018

The White House said it has 'a large body' of evidence indicating that the Assad regime was responsible for the April 7 chemical attack in Duma.

The good, bad and ugly of the 3rd generation Honda Jazz

The good, bad and ugly of the 3rd generation Honda Jazz

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

live with the car and you know why 'Nothing else is a Jazz'