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Samsung, Apple to end patents war outside US

Samsung, Apple to end patents war outside US

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Apple still has a request pending for a sales ban against newer Samsung phones in that proceeding.

'Modi seems to have got his mojo back'

'Modi seems to have got his mojo back'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2019

'Balakot and Pulwama will definitely help the BJP, but it will still not help them to create a 2014 like situation or go beyond that.'

Understanding the BJP's rise in Bengal

Understanding the BJP's rise in Bengal

Rediff.com14 Jun 2019

Many anticipate that by the 2021 assembly elections in West Bengal, the BJP may come to power, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Does China's nuclear power pose a threat to India?

Does China's nuclear power pose a threat to India?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2014

Despite four disarmament section talks and six strategic dialogues between the two foreign ministries, China's intransigence on recognising Indian nuclear status resulted in no confidence building measures in the nuclear field between the two, says Srikanth Kondapalli.

'E-commerce dream run far from over'

'E-commerce dream run far from over'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Tata Group's CLiQ is the latest to join the e-commerce club, to compete with the likes of Amazon, Flipkart and Snapdeal.

India's battle with anorexia and bulimia

India's battle with anorexia and bulimia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

It's more common than majority of Indians realise.

UK seeks to capitalise on 'achhe din'

UK seeks to capitalise on 'achhe din'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2014

Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs William Hague and Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osbourne, heading the largest business and ministerial delegation ever, arrived in Mumbai, their first port of call, during a two-day visit to the country.

Sushma's Tokyo visit: Bringing Japan closer

Sushma's Tokyo visit: Bringing Japan closer

Rediff.com31 Mar 2018

'While economic ties are making incremental progress, it is in the security and strategic domains that the India-Japan synergy is more compelling,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

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.

'Recovery could be a couple of quarters away'

'Recovery could be a couple of quarters away'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

'There are a lot of positive things these reforms are bringing about and it is only a matter of some quarters before the growth rate picks up momentum.' 'Until then we need to be a little bit patient.'

Why the govt is promoting a 22 year old's book in 100 countries

Why the govt is promoting a 22 year old's book in 100 countries

Rediff.com24 Nov 2016

The Ministry of External Affairs has added Divyasha's book to its largest library.

Tamil Nadu's new political culture aimed at offsetting 'third alternative'

Tamil Nadu's new political culture aimed at offsetting 'third alternative'

Rediff.com26 May 2016

The assembly polls in the state have shown that the GenNext voters want change -- not necessarily of leaderships but of their behaviour, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Urdu writers don't want to get into trouble'

'Urdu writers don't want to get into trouble'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'They will talk about secularism, but communalism -- they just won't say there exists such a beast.' 'It's harmful for society to brush it under the carpet.' 'If we talk about secularism, we must talk about communalism.'

Why Amit Shah was not wrong

Why Amit Shah was not wrong

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

'Politics and religion can be a combustive combination, but this once I am pleased that Pinarayi Vijayan made an issue of a rather innocuous tweet by Amit Shah.' 'It provided the perfect excuse to seek respite from political pronouncements and take (temporary) refuge in the classics,' says T V R Shenoy.

10 Silicon Valley secrets you should know

10 Silicon Valley secrets you should know

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

What makes it one of the most innovative places in the world? Ellen Petry Leanse, former Apple employee, leadership mentor and coach tells us.

'Red Austin knew more about the Constitution than most Indians'

'Red Austin knew more about the Constitution than most Indians'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2014

Friends and colleagues pay rich tributes to the "charming, approachable, and very accessible" Indian Constitution scholar Granville 'Red' Austin.

The Indian Spring: Lessons for the world

The Indian Spring: Lessons for the world

Rediff.com30 Dec 2013

The Indian Spring represented by Anna Hazare's anti-corruption campaign, which has culminated in the Aam Aadmi Party's impressive electoral debut in New Delhi, began around the same time as the Arab Spring in 2011 but they led to different outcomes in India and the Arab world, says Ramesh Ramachandran.

Despite its problems, why the IPL continues to fascinate

Despite its problems, why the IPL continues to fascinate

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Not Out! is a brilliant analysis of the IPL that explains why it alternates between thrill and scandal, says Dhruv Munjal.

Pulls, pressures and the Pakistan Army

Pulls, pressures and the Pakistan Army

Rediff.com13 May 2015

The recent postings and promotions of three-star generals in the Pakistan Army have propelled some of former chief Ashfaq Parvez Kayani's favourites to traditionally important positions

'Pakistani army officers don't want to join the ISI'

'Pakistani army officers don't want to join the ISI'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'The military in Pakistan is capable and self critical, but intelligence is stuffed full of lifers who resist change, which is why career soldiers in Pakistan try with all their might not to be transferred into the ISI.'

Oh dear! Is Samsung making the same mistakes as Nokia?

Oh dear! Is Samsung making the same mistakes as Nokia?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Ashish Pratap Singh wonders if Samsung will meet the same fate as Nokia?

The secret to getting back India's golden growth

The secret to getting back India's golden growth

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The revival of long-term growth is highly dependent on the revival of private investment.

India ready to defend World Cup, declares Tendulkar

India ready to defend World Cup, declares Tendulkar

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

Sachin Tendulkar sent out a warning to the teams participating in next year's cricket World Cup in Australia and New Zealand, saying they need to watch out for defending champions India.

Will BJP go the Congress way in Tamil Nadu?

Will BJP go the Congress way in Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Narendra Modi's meeting with J Jayalalithaa in Chennai has set the rumour mills abuzz. Will the Tamil Nadu chief minister ally with the BJP ahead of the 2016 polls, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

The tomboy who became a fashion entrepreneur

The tomboy who became a fashion entrepreneur

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

I don't remember a time I've ever done anything with a fear of failure. Even if I have a bad idea, I say to myself, 'What's the worst that could come out of it?' says Masoom Minawala, founder, Style Fiesta.

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.

Modi and Obama set out to create a model for the world

Modi and Obama set out to create a model for the world

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Moving ahead with their new mantra -- Chalein Saath Saath: Forward Together We Go -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Barack Obama on Tuesday vowed to deepen cooperation in every sector for the benefit of global stability and people's livelihoods over the next ten years.

ESPN looks to score with cricket in the United States, WT20 final to be aired live

ESPN looks to score with cricket in the United States, WT20 final to be aired live

Rediff.com5 Apr 2014

ESPN is experimenting to see if the sport can gain traction in the United States, where professional and college football are king while cricket, with its loyal but small fan base, is viewed as being on the fringe.

From Washington to Rome, technocrats are rescuing economies

From Washington to Rome, technocrats are rescuing economies

Rediff.com28 May 2013

Privatisation in Russia was endorsed by technocrats. It led to the rise of Vladimir Putin.

Coming soon: BBC News in Indian languages

Coming soon: BBC News in Indian languages

Rediff.com29 Jul 2017

The BBC is all set to produce daily newscasts in Telugu, Gujarati, Punjabi and Marathi (in addition to the existing Hindi, Tamil and Urdu), Jim Egan, CEO, BBC Global News, tells Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Manik Sarkar: The anomaly in Indian politics

Manik Sarkar: The anomaly in Indian politics

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Tripura's popular chief minister shows up the failures of the elitist central leadership of India's Left, says Devesh Kapur

'TiECon has once again become relevant to entrepreneurs'

'TiECon has once again become relevant to entrepreneurs'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

Ritu Jha/Rediff.com reports from California on the largest TieCon ever.

How to pick the best engineering stream

How to pick the best engineering stream

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

In an online chat, career counsellor Amit Bansal shared crucial career advice with readers on how to pick the right stream and college to study engineering.

This Indian has a solution to fight diabetes

This Indian has a solution to fight diabetes

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Mumbai-based serial entrepreneur Shreekant Pawar, who is all set to launch a device to help fight diabetes tells us more about the lessons he's learned in the journey

Kim's Nuclear Games of Smoke and Mirrors

Kim's Nuclear Games of Smoke and Mirrors

Rediff.com25 Jul 2018

Is North Korea really dismantling its nuclear programme? Rajaram Panda explains the many challenges to denuclearise the Korean Peninsula.

What the Raksha Mantri needs to do

What the Raksha Mantri needs to do

Rediff.com4 Sep 2017

'It is the government's most important duty to ensure that when war breaks out, the armed forces are absolutely ready to face the adversary -- well equipped, well trained and in high spirits,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

India needs to quell the communal demon

India needs to quell the communal demon

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

'Indian nationhood is indeed at the cusp of alarming redefinition -- hate-filled, and exclusionary.' 'Nations are not built this way, instead these are the ways of liquidating nations.' 'We must pre-empt it.' 'Can we?' asks Mohammad Sajjad.

How India Inc can change the lives of others

How India Inc can change the lives of others

Rediff.com22 Sep 2015

A new book may help companies in getting corporate social responsibility right, notes Ajit Balakrishnan.

Why the BJP monitors Yogi's government

Why the BJP monitors Yogi's government

Rediff.com29 May 2017

'That the commandments to officialdom were issued by a BJP functionary and not a minister is a reflection of the Yogi government's work style.'

Mukarram Khalid, the man who made Gaana.com dance

Mukarram Khalid, the man who made Gaana.com dance

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

The 25-year-old telecom engineer from Lahore says his employer had 'no idea' of his secret cyber life and his recent exploits.