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Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Bumpy Road for India with Biden

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'Any normal human being, even if he is the American president, will find it hard, at least in the initial stages, to get over the gnawing feeling that Modi is Trump's man.' 'Modi should not be surprised if India and its requirements are treated as of low priority by Joe Biden,' warns B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Modi to begin 3-day visit to Philippines on Sunday

Modi to begin 3-day visit to Philippines on Sunday

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

The prime minister will have a tight schedule in the Philippines as besides attending the 15th ASEAN-India summit and 12th East Asia summit on November 14, he will have a series of other engagements including bilateral meetings with several leaders.

India Inc owes Rs 13500 cr to banks

India Inc owes Rs 13500 cr to banks

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

Demanding that willful default to banks be made a criminal offence under the Securitisation Act, the Delhi unit of All India Bank Employees Association on Monday said the corporate sector owes Rs 13,500 crore (Rs 135 billion) to banks and financial i

Court rejects Raju's plea for 'lenient sentence'

Court rejects Raju's plea for 'lenient sentence'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Raju pleaded for leniency citing his philanthropic activities.

TERI council sends Pachauri on indefinite leave

TERI council sends Pachauri on indefinite leave

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Facing flak, TERI's executive vice chairman R K Pachauri on Friday proceeded on leave from two other bodies -- TERI and its governing council, which also appointed former Competition Commission chief Ashok Chawla as the new chairman in an apparent damage control measure.

How investors are trying to meet short-term needs

How investors are trying to meet short-term needs

Rediff.com8 May 2019

After the rationalisation and categorisation of mutual fund schemes undertaken by the Sebi in October 2017, overnight funds have emerged as a distinct category.

Never blamed RSS as a body for Gandhi's killing: Rahul to SC

Never blamed RSS as a body for Gandhi's killing: Rahul to SC

Rediff.com24 Aug 2016

The bench noted that the Congress leader had filed an affidavit in the Bombay high court while seeking quashing of the defamation complaint against him stating that, at an election rally, he had not blamed the RSS as an institution for the assassination of Gandhi but a person associated with it.

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Can Dada fix the BCCI?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

'Somewhere along the way, elected office-bearers appeared to have lost sight of the interest of cricket and begun to pursue their own interpretation of what the game should be.' 'Families made it a tradition to have their representatives occupy, if not usurp, positions in state associations,' points out Vinod Rai, who will step down as head of the BCCI's Committee of Administrators on Wednesday, October 23.

Release Kanhaiya, our Bihar boy: Shatrughan Sinha on JNU row

Release Kanhaiya, our Bihar boy: Shatrughan Sinha on JNU row

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

He has said nothing anti-national or against constitution. Hope, wish and pray that he's released soon, sooner the better," Sinha tweeted.

i-flex named best solutions provider

i-flex named best solutions provider

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

i-flex Solutions, the provider of IT solutions to financial services industry, said on Thursday it has been ranked number one pure web-based cash management solutions provider by Celent communications

Eminent scientist P M Bhargava passes away

Eminent scientist P M Bhargava passes away

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Bhargava is a pioneer in the field of biotechnology in the country.

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Her appointment as World Health Organisation's deputy director offers an opportunity to push for improving the medical research environment in India.

Meet Princeton's University Graduate School dean

Meet Princeton's University Graduate School dean

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

With two decades of experience as a teacher, researcher and administrator at Princeton University, Sanjeev Kulkarni, a professor of electrical engineering and director of the Keller Center, is described by some colleagues as a 'seasoned university citizen' who has made a name for himself in interdisciplinary courses.

NRIs to help India retain BPO edge

NRIs to help India retain BPO edge

Rediff.com30 Sep 2004

Riding the wave of growing reputation of Indians in the IT sector, many well-placed senior executives of Indian origin have influenced outsourcing-related decisions in India's favour.

Paytm may play white knight to IIM grads benched by Flipkart

Paytm may play white knight to IIM grads benched by Flipkart

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Sources said the fresh batch of profiles include students whose date of joining has been delayed by Flipkart.

Slugfest continues, now Seshasayee slams Murthy

Slugfest continues, now Seshasayee slams Murthy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Murthy's charges, he said, are patently false and slanderous.

'An India true to its roots will always be strong'

'An India true to its roots will always be strong'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

'The prospect is of a self-confident and self-sustaining India will make it a more effective player in the global arena,' External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar points out delivering the Sardar Patel Lecture-2020: India and the Post-Covid World.

FabIndia under fire from KVIC for 'Khadi' mark violations

FabIndia under fire from KVIC for 'Khadi' mark violations

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

In a strongly worded legal notice to FabIndia Chief Executive Officer Viney Singh, KVIC's director (legal affairs), noted that the organisation was continuing to sell its garments in the name and style of Khadi despite earlier warnings by KVIC and assurances by FabIndia that it will not continue do so.

Health budget hiked by 28%; medical seats increased

Health budget hiked by 28%; medical seats increased

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The allocation for health ministry for 2017-18 is Rs 47,352.51 crore in comparison to allocation in 2016-17 of Rs 37,061.55 crore.

Left Behind By Modi

Left Behind By Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

'The new order cometh, sweeping out the old,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.

Bandhan appoints Deloitte as management consultant

Bandhan appoints Deloitte as management consultant

Rediff.com14 May 2014

Other reputed firms like McKinsey, Boston Consultancy Group, PwC, Ernst & Young and KPMG had also applied for getting the mandate from Bandhan.

IT industry is largest creator of jobs: Murthy

IT industry is largest creator of jobs: Murthy

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Narayan Murthy says the software industry has boosted the international image of India like no other sector.

'Mischievious forces' behind CJI charges

'Mischievious forces' behind CJI charges

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

There was no occasion for the woman to interact directly with the CJI, notes Supreme Court Secretary General S S Kalgaonkar.

Modi backed, Rajan, RBI in turf war with finance ministry

Modi backed, Rajan, RBI in turf war with finance ministry

Rediff.com7 May 2015

New Delhi was reluctant to spook investors by clipping the bank's wings

'I could have done away with the item number in Baahubali'

'I could have done away with the item number in Baahubali'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

'I am not human... :)' SS Rajamouli has some fun on Rediff Chat.

Indians who made us proud in 2018

Indians who made us proud in 2018

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

PV Sindhu, Depika Padukone ensured Indian representation on the global front.

Can Mamata control TMC goons?

Can Mamata control TMC goons?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'One of the reasons for the BJP's recent resounding success in West Bengal is the resentment of the locals against the Trinamool Congress for failing to maintain law and order.' 'So, it isn't only the supposed pampering of the Muslims by the Trinamool Congress which has undermined its base among the Hindus,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

How will Biden deal with China?

How will Biden deal with China?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

It is premature to make the assumption that Biden's policy toward China will not be a break with Trump, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Chennai school under fire for discriminatory fees structure

Chennai school under fire for discriminatory fees structure

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

A Chennai-based school faced angry protests from parents over its alleged dual fee policy and for discriminating between students.

How to pick the right career for you

How to pick the right career for you

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Choose a career that motivates you and one that you are good at, says Prof RSS Mani, education consultant and vice president-institutional development, ITM Group of Institutions.

Like Nalanda, India must remain a melting pot of civilisations

Like Nalanda, India must remain a melting pot of civilisations

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Universities must be the bastions of free speech and expression. It must be the arena where diverse and conflicting schools of thought contend. There should be no room for intolerance, prejudice and hatred within the spaces of this institution. Further, it must act as flag-bearer for the coexistence of multiple views, thoughts and philosophies, says Pranab Mukherjee.

The many challenges facing Sandeep Bakhshi, ICICI Bank's new COO

The many challenges facing Sandeep Bakhshi, ICICI Bank's new COO

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

In addition, he will have to move swiftly to control any damage that may have been caused to the bank's image and investor confidence due to the loan controversy

Oxford is UK's best research university

Oxford is UK's best research university

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

As per the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), Oxford overtakes Cambridge as Britain's best research university.

Modi, Indira Gandhi and bad economics

Modi, Indira Gandhi and bad economics

Rediff.com30 Dec 2016

'All of Indira Gandhi's bad economic ideas are being strengthened, from nationalised banks to anti-poverty, handout yojanas,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Chanda Kochhar contests bonus clawback, ESOP termination

Chanda Kochhar contests bonus clawback, ESOP termination

Rediff.com20 May 2019

Until June 2018, the ICICI Bank board had given a clean chit to Kochhar with full backing and had said there was no question of favouritism, nepotism or conflict of interest on her part in granting loans to Videocon Industries or any other company. However, the stance changed soon after the regulatory and probe agencies initiated enquiry in the matter.

Centre clears special order to postpone NEET by a year

Centre clears special order to postpone NEET by a year

Rediff.com20 May 2016

The meeting was convened after several parliamentarians opposed the common medical entrance test, saying NEET had created confusion among the students who have already applied for the state entrance exams.

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Dr Arun Jamkar, former vice chancellor, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, makes a strong case for reforming Indian medical education and believes that the National Medical Commission Bill is historic.

India garners support for Nalanda University at East Asia Summit

India garners support for Nalanda University at East Asia Summit

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Lending support for India's ambitious Nalanda University project, six countries on Thursday began the process of signing inter-government agreements to pledge their commitment for this academic institution.

A year after #MeToo: What has changed?

A year after #MeToo: What has changed?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

A year ago, India's #MeToo movement witnessed women across India speak up against sexual harassment. Nikita Puri assesses what, if anything, has changed.