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Google launches campaign to get more women online

Google launches campaign to get more women online

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Google India announced a new social campaign called #ReachForTheSky, in association with MARD initiative.

Connecting women to technology

Connecting women to technology

Rediff.com26 Apr 2016

The National Digital Literacy Mission is helping educated women turn around their lives.

How to write an impressive Statement of Purpose

How to write an impressive Statement of Purpose

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The primary content in an SOP should revolve around the reasons for which the programme and/or school you are applying to should accept you.

Can India host the 2032 Olympics?

Can India host the 2032 Olympics?

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'The Mumbai-Pune Olympics will be help shift the country's gaze to a region that denotes a new formula for sports, enterprise, and nation building,' argues Shashank Mani Tripathi.

What's holding IIMs back from top global rankings?

What's holding IIMs back from top global rankings?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'I have realised that if we want to make a difference in global ranking, there has to be movement in a few dimensions, but it is a bit beyond us.' Outgoing IIM-A director Ashish Nanda discusses his tenure at the revered institute with Vinay Umarji.

Holy cow! Now even India Inc spends money on them

Holy cow! Now even India Inc spends money on them

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

41 listed firms made 73 donations to gaushalas (cow shelters) and other cow-related charities over the last four years. The donations range from a few thousand rupees to a million.

Sweden's Granqvist ready to show England what they missed

Sweden's Granqvist ready to show England what they missed

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Andreas Granqvist did not exactly set the world alight during his two seasons with the Premier League side Wigan, but Sweden's defensive linchpin is ready to show how far he has come when his side take on England in the World Cup quarter-finals.

First Indian-born general in the US military passes away

First Indian-born general in the US military passes away

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

General Surindar Bhaskar served as the 17th chief of the US Army Dental Corps.

'Covid response is highly dependent on leadership'

'Covid response is highly dependent on leadership'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

'If you don't have a strong political leadership, however much expertise a country may have, in pandemic preparedness or infectious disease, will not matter.' 'It's really about having strong political leadership, that is proactive, that prioritises taking the right action.' 'And if you don't have that, then you will have a much worse pandemic experience.'

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Bollywood's COOL Daddy moments

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Sukanya Verma looks at the various baap-beti equations depicted on the screen.

Don't take Kim lightly

Don't take Kim lightly

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

'North Korea could choose to go China's way by selectively opening up the economy, but Kim does not seem enthused by the idea.' 'Getting Pyongyang to give up the nuclear programme may be the best outcome Trump can hope for at the moment,' says Vikram Johri.

Farewell, AVR

Farewell, AVR

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

One of the finest minds on foreign exchange management, monetary and fiscal policies, on debt and currency markets, on bank management and governance, and indeed on almost every aspect of modern finance and banking passes into the ages.

Is your child a victim of bullying? Read this!

Is your child a victim of bullying? Read this!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

Once you know our child is being bullied, the natural question that arises is, how can you as parents stop it.

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

The Wonderful Films of Basu Chatterjee

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

'Basuda welcomed viewers into a world that was instantly familiar and comfortable,' observes Sukanya Verma.

India's Sporting Legacy: Yes, We Can!

India's Sporting Legacy: Yes, We Can!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

'I have grown up in an environment where the dominant narrative of Indian sporting achievement was -- We can't.' 'These achievers have fought hard, built on each other's body of work and knowledge, and have today changed the script to -- We can,' notes Rahul Dravid,cricketing legend.

Obama honours Indian-American teacher

Obama honours Indian-American teacher

Rediff.com12 May 2016

An Indian-American woman elementary teacher from Texas has been honored by US President Barack Obama at the White House for her excellent work in the field of education.

No other PM has come close to Nehru's success

No other PM has come close to Nehru's success

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'His contributions in setting up transparent precedents of governance are still basically intact despite the cynicism of several of his successors,' notes Jamini Bhagwati.

Trial of 'sham' Tri-Valley University president kicks off

Trial of 'sham' Tri-Valley University president kicks off

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The trial of Susan Xiao Ping Su, the president and owner of the fraud-ridden Tri-Valley University, started on Tuesday.

From the mud floor to designing algorithms

From the mud floor to designing algorithms

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Tanmoy's story is one of hope in times of despair, courage in times of trouble and confidence in times of adversity. His story is a reminder that no matter what the situation is today, you can hope for a better tomorrow, say Jimmy John and Anoop Khanna.

Wipro to provide 35,000 books to needy children in N America

Wipro to provide 35,000 books to needy children in N America

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The funds raised by employees were matched by an equal contribution from Wipro.

2019 Ford Endeavour: An SUV honestly worth buying

2019 Ford Endeavour: An SUV honestly worth buying

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

At Rs 28.19 lakh - Rs 32.97 lakh (ex-showroom India) it delivers excellent value for its combination of road presence, gizmos, safety, off-road capability and driveability.

Study Abroad: Secrets you didn't know

Study Abroad: Secrets you didn't know

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Why aren't our kids, with perfect or near-perfect SAT scores, admitted to top universities over lesser scoring students?

Sachin Pilot appointed Rajasthan Congress chief

Sachin Pilot appointed Rajasthan Congress chief

Rediff.com13 Jan 2014

Marking a generational shift in state politics, Union Minister Sachin Pilot was on Monday appointed the Congress chief in Rajasthan where the party faced a rout in Assembly polls.

Their father died in Uri, but they still appeared for their exam the next day

Their father died in Uri, but they still appeared for their exam the next day

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

'My father sacrificed his life for the country, we are proud of him,' say the three daughters of soldier Sunil Kumar Vidyarthi who died fighting terrorists at Uri base camp.

How to choose a study abroad destination

How to choose a study abroad destination

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

While Europe's rich culture and heritage may attract you, the American hype cannot be ignored too.

The Junk Food Conundrum

The Junk Food Conundrum

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Should junk food be sold in Indian schools?

Hichki Review: An out-and-out Rani show!

Hichki Review: An out-and-out Rani show!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Hichki's greatest handicaps are its predictability and sentiment, feels Sukanya Verma.

'Mars was something new for all of us...'

'Mars was something new for all of us...'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

'ISRO provides a very positive atmosphere. What matters here is your talent, not your gender,' says Ritu Karidhal, Deputy Operations Director, India's Mars orbital mission, Mangalyaan. A fascinating excerpt from Minnie Vaid's Those Magnificent Women And Their Flying Machines, Isro's Mission To Mars.

Boeing's India Man

Boeing's India Man

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

Till high school, his medium of learning was Marathi. Later, he completed his doctorate under Neil Armstrong's guidance. He has travelled to close to 50 countries, sold $350 billion worth of aircraft. Anjuli Bhargava meets Boeing SVP Dinesh Keskar.

Sports Shorts: Czech Republic pair stun Brazil for first Major Series title

Sports Shorts: Czech Republic pair stun Brazil for first Major Series title

Rediff.com5 Aug 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

31 amazing innovations from young Indians

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The National Innovation Foundation India (NIF), Ahmedabad shared the ideas that shined at the IGNITE 2015.

I become a Harappan seal maker for a day

I become a Harappan seal maker for a day

Rediff.com25 Apr 2016

History can actually be fun, discovers Uttam Ghosh/Rediff.com

Did umpiring error help England win World Cup?

Did umpiring error help England win World Cup?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'It is unfair to look at one decision, one ball out of 600-plus on the day and say that was the reason one team won and one team lost.'

PHOTOS: Amazing moments under the sea

PHOTOS: Amazing moments under the sea

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Underwater Photographer of the Year celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes and rivers. More than 5,500 underwater pictures were entered in 13 categories by underwater photographers from 70 countries around the world. Scroll down to see the winning images.

Azim Premji's 10 mantras for SUCCESS!

Azim Premji's 10 mantras for SUCCESS!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

Life has many challenges. You win some and lose some. You must enjoy winning. But do not let it go to the head.

Don't see why Indian athletes can't achieve success at world stage: Coe

Don't see why Indian athletes can't achieve success at world stage: Coe

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

On his first official visit to a member country after assuming office in August, world athletics chief Sebastian Coe urged India to promote track and field at the school level if it wants to excel on the international stage.

Want to be Valentino Rossi? Make your dream come true

Want to be Valentino Rossi? Make your dream come true

Rediff.com25 Apr 2015

The California Superbike School, which has trained many MotoGP and WSBK champions in various countries, will train Indian riders now.

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

How Bollywood's writers are fighting back

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

'The writer remains the most creative force in the process.' 'Producers need to be inventive in how they reward good writing.'

2 lakh to 3300 crore: The BYJU's Classes success story

2 lakh to 3300 crore: The BYJU's Classes success story

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

'I always say I am a teacher by choice and an entrepreneur by chance.'

Meet the first CEO of all-women bank

Meet the first CEO of all-women bank

Rediff.com15 Jul 2013

Ananthasubramanian, 55, started her career in 1982 at Bank of Baroda as a specialist officer in the planning stream.