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Sanatan rubbishes allegations of use of hypnotism for violence

Sanatan rubbishes allegations of use of hypnotism for violence

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

"We strongly condemn the allegation levelled by Shyam Manav... Hypnotism does not possess the power to make a person do violent act," said the spokesperson of the Sanstha, Abhay Vartak, at a press conference in Mumbai.

How Ahmed Patel became close to Sonia Gandhi

How Ahmed Patel became close to Sonia Gandhi

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

'Temperamentally, they are quite alike.' 'Ahmed Patel avoided the limelight and was not a power seeker.' 'The Gandhis too are not power wielders, but trustees of power.'

The HOTTEST jobs of 2021

The HOTTEST jobs of 2021

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

Entrepreneur and podcaster Raj Shamani identifies four most sought after job profiles.

SC's diktat to RBI on bank inspection report

SC's diktat to RBI on bank inspection report

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

A bench headed by Justice L Nageswara Rao also directed the central bank to review its policy to disclose information relating to banks under RTI, saying "it is duty bound under the law".

Google to set up AI research unit in Bengaluru

Google to set up AI research unit in Bengaluru

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Apart from the Google team led by AI scientist Manish Gupta, the company will also partner with the research community across the country to focus on tackling challenges in fields like healthcare, agriculture, and education.

Why young Indians quit their first jobs

Why young Indians quit their first jobs

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Millennials crave career progression, though 66 per cent are under-prepared, reveals Monster's 'MyFirstJob' survey.

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

There Is No One Indian Cuisine

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

Each region in India has its own culinary narrative that speaks through its distinct dishes. Each cuisine packs within itself, textures, layers, ideas and historical nuggets so that all of Indian food cannot be pigeonholed together to say that there is one Indian cuisine. A fascinating extract from Sonal Ved's Whose Samosa Is It Anyway?.

Amid LAC standoff, IAF to equip Rafale with new missiles

Amid LAC standoff, IAF to equip Rafale with new missiles

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The missile will allow combat pilots to engage ground targets from a standoff range of up to 60 km.

Trump may suspend H1B, other visas to stem unemployment

Trump may suspend H1B, other visas to stem unemployment

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

US President Donald Trump is considering suspending a number of employment visas including the H-1B, most sought-after among Indian IT professionals, in view of the massive unemployment in America due to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a media report. The proposed suspension could extend into the government's new fiscal year beginning October 1, when many new visas are issued, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday, quoting unnamed administration officials.

Filmi fashion: The sexy and frumpy sides of it

Filmi fashion: The sexy and frumpy sides of it

Rediff.com17 Mar 2011

Looking at Bollywood divas and their style files.

Warning! Smoking can kill your job prospects

Warning! Smoking can kill your job prospects

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

It is not just injurious to your health, but smoking can harm your career and your earning power too, finds a new study.

How Bharat can escape vicious poverty and debt trap

How Bharat can escape vicious poverty and debt trap

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Why do hundreds, and in some cases, thousands, turn up for a single vacancy at the lowest rungs of government jobs? The answer is simple: It offers a stable, assured income, which overcomes all other objections, says Shreekant Sambrani.

Above 40 and need a job? 3 tips

Above 40 and need a job? 3 tips

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

In your 40s or older? Don't make it easy for employers to reject you.

10 cities that promote sports careers in India

10 cities that promote sports careers in India

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Some of the popular sports related careers include sports physiotherapist, sports manager, sports photographer, sports analyst, sports commentators and sports journalist among others.

Modi's new effort to meet his biggest promise: Job creation

Modi's new effort to meet his biggest promise: Job creation

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The government plans to start 100 centres in two years, which will also become a career counselling centre for job-seekers.

India's missile defence system takes a major leap

India's missile defence system takes a major leap

Rediff.com11 Feb 2017

India on Saturday successfully test-fired its interceptor missile off the Odisha coast, achieving a significant milestone in the direction of developing a two-layered Ballistic Missile Defence system.

Haryana clears bill to provide 75% quota to locals in pvt sector

Haryana clears bill to provide 75% quota to locals in pvt sector

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

The Haryana State Employment of Local Candidates Bill, 2020 provides the quota for local people in private sector jobs that offer a salary of less than Rs 50,000 a month.

Want a job? 5 things graduates MUST do

Want a job? 5 things graduates MUST do

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

Candidates should be comfortable working in both online and offline environments, says Jeevan J Arakal.

No delay in delivery of Rafale jets to India: France

No delay in delivery of Rafale jets to India: France

Rediff.com24 May 2020

The IAF has been maintaining that the Rafale jets would significantly enhance its combat capability.

Realty: Hyderabad, Bengaluru most preferred spots

Realty: Hyderabad, Bengaluru most preferred spots

Rediff.com2 Apr 2010

The real estate portal stated that it conducted a nationwide online survey christened 'Realty Trends 2010' for metros and Tier II cities across the country, which saw participation from over 4,800 property seekers.

Did IAF use a secret bomb at Balakot?

Did IAF use a secret bomb at Balakot?

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

The IAF has insisted it hit its targets. If that is indeed true, then the lack of obvious damage could mean it has used a different bomb -- possibly procured secretly from Israel.

6 injured in mass stabbing in Glasgow, suspect shot dead

6 injured in mass stabbing in Glasgow, suspect shot dead

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

Police Scotland said that the incident is not being treated as terrorism but that their investigation into the motive behind the attack remains ongoing.

Poll diary: The Imam is angry with Anna

Poll diary: The Imam is angry with Anna

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Syed Ahmed Bukhari, now on the side of two leading ladies -- Mamata Banerjee and Mayawati -- thinks Anna Hazare ditched the Bengal chief minister, resulting in the poor turnout at Didi's Delhi rally on Wednesday.

Half-naked Ronaldo enjoying all the attention!

Half-naked Ronaldo enjoying all the attention!

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

After letting the world know of the arrival of his twin babies via Instagram, the Real Madrid star has started using the app rather regularly, posting intriguing pictures of himself.

German cops kill Afghan teen behind axe attack in train

German cops kill Afghan teen behind axe attack in train

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

The Afghan was an asylum seeker who had arrived in Germany as an unaccompanied minor.

Pagglait review

Pagglait review

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Smoothly juggling Sandhya's curiosity and closure until her moment of awakening, Sanya Malhotra is emerging into one of the finest actresses of this generation, observes Sukanya Verma.

India's job outlook bleakest in 15 years: Survey

India's job outlook bleakest in 15 years: Survey

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

The encouraging news, however, is that India features among the top four countries out of 44 nations that projected a positive hiring trend.

'Left can't grow by harping on the TMC'

'Left can't grow by harping on the TMC'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

'It will be suicidal for Left voters to vote for the BJP because of their anger against the TMC.'

Sanatan asks followers to refrain from crime

Sanatan asks followers to refrain from crime

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Sanatan's managing trustee Virendra Marathe in a notice titled "There is no place for such people in Sanatan" published in its mouthpiece Sanatan Prabhat has said that "seeker having any type of anti-social attitude should not stay with Sanatan." Also, they should not have any association with sanatan, he added.

Jio-Facebook will link kirana stores and customers via WhatsApp

Jio-Facebook will link kirana stores and customers via WhatsApp

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

Reliance Jio and Facebook will look to use WhatsApp for delivering goods from local neighbourhood kirana stores to consumers before expanding collaboration in education and healthcare sector, billionaire Mukesh Ambani said soon after announcing the mega Rs 43,574 -crore deal. "All of us at Reliance and Jio are delighted to welcome Facebook Inc," he said in a short video message posted on the group's social media handles.

'Employers struggle to hire relevant tech talent'

'Employers struggle to hire relevant tech talent'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

Relevant talent is spending time online and leaving their footprints.

Job slump? Beware of frauds!

Job slump? Beware of frauds!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2009

The economic slowdown, which caused severe job-cuts across the country, has brought new opportunities for frauds who, masquerading as representatives of IT companies, are luring employment-seekers with promises of good placements in lieu of some 'security amount'.

US electoral system is rigged to favour Republicans

US electoral system is rigged to favour Republicans

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The US is a wonderful example of how a political party with minority support can cling to power for decade, notes Devangshu Datta.

Travel: A journey to uplift your spirit

Travel: A journey to uplift your spirit

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Rishikesh is a town of seers known for its holy men, the sacred river Ganga, and its sylvan Himalayan mountain ranges. But its reputation as the yoga capital of the world is what drew me to it, says Charlotte Purin.

Should we be afraid of corporates entering banking?

Should we be afraid of corporates entering banking?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

If indeed the gate opens for big industrial houses, the RBI needs to be smarter than them and demonstrate it through action, not reaction, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

India to buy 100 SPICE bombs used in Balakot airstrikes

India to buy 100 SPICE bombs used in Balakot airstrikes

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

The bombs to be procured are an advanced version of the Spice-2000 bomb, which can be used to reduce enemy buildings and bunkers to rubbles in no time.

SUVs vroom in as poll bugle is sounded in Bihar

SUVs vroom in as poll bugle is sounded in Bihar

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Ticket aspirants from across Bihar are driving down in Sports Utility Vehicles to the party offices and official bungalows of party supremos.

8.5 lakh new jobs expected in 2014: Survey

8.5 lakh new jobs expected in 2014: Survey

Rediff.com26 Dec 2013

Job seekers can look forward to a prosperous new year as more than 850,000 new jobs are expected across various sectors, including FMCG and healthcare, says a survey.

India's UAE envoy warns diaspora amidst outrage over 'Islamophobic' tweets

India's UAE envoy warns diaspora amidst outrage over 'Islamophobic' tweets

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Ambassador of India to the UAE Pavan Kapoor quoted a tweet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said that COVID-19 does not see race, religion, colour, caste, creed, language or borders before striking.

Loans: RBI asks banks to disclose upfront charges

Loans: RBI asks banks to disclose upfront charges

Rediff.com26 Nov 2008

RBI's move will ensure more transparency while allowing loan seekers to compare the interest rates being offered by different public and private sector banks and other financial institutions. The central bank has also asked banks and financial institutions to ensure that all the information relating to charges and processing fees are disclosed in the application form itself.