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How India can find the next Sunil Chhetri

How India can find the next Sunil Chhetri

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Former Manchester United and Mumbai City forward, Uruguay's Diego Forlan and La Liga's managing director for India, Jose Antonio Cachaza discussed ways for India to become a footballing powerhouse. Norma Godinho/Rediff.com sat in as the duo discussed Indian football and the Spanish League's new India tie-up.

Grow Trees is increasing India's forest cover

Grow Trees is increasing India's forest cover

Rediff.com27 May 2018

Growing trees means much more than strewing seeds around; it takes an understanding of local climatic conditions, indigenous strains and partnership with local communities.

'It is difficult for us to get rid of China overnight'

'It is difficult for us to get rid of China overnight'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'China feels India will be hard-pressed not to go after China because we are so badly dependent on them -- and that is the reality.'

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.

Yale students head for India

Yale students head for India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Banerjee, 58, was educated at the University of Calcutta, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Harvard University, where he received his Ph.D in 1988. He is currently the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

'Both vaccines will be similar in immunity'

'Both vaccines will be similar in immunity'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'Whenever you roll out: effectiveness is important, operational logistics are important, side effects are important and vaccine hesitancy is important.'

5 ways India can create MORE jobs

5 ways India can create MORE jobs

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

We must work in the direction of an innovation and technology driven economy which could boost up creation of jobs and open advanced and newer avenues of employment within the country.

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.

'Modi has wasted his time with religious things'

'Modi has wasted his time with religious things'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

'Outside investors don't want to get tangled up in a religious war.'

ICFAI sets up research wing

ICFAI sets up research wing

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

'When lockdown ends, we may see a surge in cases'

'When lockdown ends, we may see a surge in cases'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'We hope that people are aware that even after the lockdown, we will have to follow a lot of things that we were following during the lockdown.' 'Don't get out for non-essential things.' 'Don't gather together for parties, religious events or at religious places.' 'Ensure social distancing at work and otherwise.' 'You know, in India, it is not uncommon for people with a cough and a cold to go to work.' 'We really want people to understand that if you have a cough, cold, fever, just stay at home.' 'Don't get back to work or don't get back to school.'

UPSC exam tips: How to crack General studies

UPSC exam tips: How to crack General studies

Rediff.com3 May 2017

These tips will help you excel in the competitive exam.

Voting ends in Bangladesh, 17 killed in poll-related violence

Voting ends in Bangladesh, 17 killed in poll-related violence

Rediff.com30 Dec 2018

The unofficial results were expected by Monday morning which would be announced by the commission headquarters in the capital.

#MeToo: For whom the bell tolls

#MeToo: For whom the bell tolls

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

For now, says Kishore Singh, the #MeToo movement has not looked sufficiently back in history, but too many of us know such offenders and continue to socialise amidst them.

'Kangana Ranaut has daring fashion sense'

'Kangana Ranaut has daring fashion sense'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2017

GenNext designer Sumiran Sharma, 30, of ANAAM talks about his collection, design inspiration and why he wants to style Kangana Ranaut.

'Mamata is clearly talking of appeasement'

'Mamata is clearly talking of appeasement'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

'I don't think the state administration has shown the resolve to enter Muslim neighbourhoods and arrest offenders in the last decade.'

Why you must watch your teen's eating habits!

Why you must watch your teen's eating habits!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Eating too less or binge eating are just subtle hints of eating disorders which may have harmful effects on your teen, says Dr. Atish Laddad.

It's time for brain gain, say Indian scientists in US

It's time for brain gain, say Indian scientists in US

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

YIM has been instrumental in more than 90 young Indian scientists going back to India.

'Did India need to be totalitarian to do better?'

'Did India need to be totalitarian to do better?'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2004

'China's 'one child family' programme is not a model for India; it has unfortunate consequences for China,' says \n\npopulation expert Robert Cassen.

Work from home tips: 'Do not work sitting on your bed'

Work from home tips: 'Do not work sitting on your bed'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

You need to revamp both your work practices and technology tools to maintain your efficiency and effectiveness

'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.

Indian-origin student faces racial slur at US varsity

Indian-origin student faces racial slur at US varsity

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

A 21-year-old Indian-origin student was allegedly subjected to a racial slur at a prestigious US university, prompting the student's body to pass a "diversity resolution" to promote an inclusive atmosphere on its campus.

Must Read: NaMo's simple advice to exam warriors

Must Read: NaMo's simple advice to exam warriors

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Kuch banne ke nahi, kuch karne ke sapne dekho.

Why markets jumped 70% in 8 months

Why markets jumped 70% in 8 months

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

And why markets could give up 25 per cent of all these gains made since March 2020

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.

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.'

Abhishek's dad is a NREGA worker. He's now in IIT

Abhishek's dad is a NREGA worker. He's now in IIT

Rediff.com4 Oct 2016

'Whenever I felt like giving up, I'd think about my father.' 'I think about all the hardships he'd undergone to put me in a good school and give me the best of coaching.'

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

From Ladakh to Prayagraj, India celebrates 70th R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Glimpses of Republic Day celebrations across the country.

Rio becomes unsafe for Olympians as British athlete held at gunpoint

Rio becomes unsafe for Olympians as British athlete held at gunpoint

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

A British Olympic team athlete was involved in an incident of theft in Rio de Janeiro while returning to their accommodation, the British Olympic Association said on Thursday.

UN body calls for probe into death of scribe investigating Vyapam

UN body calls for probe into death of scribe investigating Vyapam

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

The head of a United Nations agency mandated to defend freedom of expression has called on Indian authorities to investigate the mysterious death of TV reporter Akshay Singh while covering the Vyapam scam in Madhya Pradesh, saying crimes against journalists must not go unpunished.

The beautiful mind of Balkrishna Doshi, who won architecture's Nobel Prize

The beautiful mind of Balkrishna Doshi, who won architecture's Nobel Prize

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

He designed some of India's most iconic buildings.

Mohanlal would be perfect as Georgekutty.. 25 years ago

Mohanlal would be perfect as Georgekutty.. 25 years ago

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

The curse of stardom, especially in a country like India -- which wants its Gods to be tidy and punctilious -- is that stardom forces you to stop exploring the frozen sea inside you, and instead inspires you more and more to perform out of a small puddle, observes Sreehari Nair.

'I am not a genius': CBSE topper

'I am not a genius': CBSE topper

Rediff.com29 May 2017

Raksha Gopal scored 99.6 per cent to top the Central Board of Secondary Education's Class 12 results this year.

What is the cost of education in Singapore?

What is the cost of education in Singapore?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Undergraduate courses indicatively cost S$23,000 to S$38,000, while postgraduate courses approximately cost S$15,000 to S$40,000.

Why I salute Azim Premji

Why I salute Azim Premji

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

'Azim Premji has given away about one-and-a-half lakh crore rupees of his wealth.' 'Most of us will not even know what that sum actually means.' 'To put it into context, it can fund India's health budget and education budget,' points out Aakar Patel.

Pakistan can't defeat terrorists if it doesn't kill extremism, says US scholar

Pakistan can't defeat terrorists if it doesn't kill extremism, says US scholar

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Scholar Michael Kugelman said that until Pakistan is willing to target extremists operating within the country, ordinary Pakistanis will continue to suffer.

The art of learning

The art of learning

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Drawing and painting can be employed to develop students into critical thinkers, problem solvers and communicators.