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Modi meets US tech titans in Silicon Valley

Modi meets US tech titans in Silicon Valley

Rediff.com27 Sep 2015

Modi hopes to attract funds and skills from U.S. innovators to help India's burgeoning startup scene grow.

How to build a great relationship with your employees

How to build a great relationship with your employees

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Build a culture of respect. When you go out of your way, people will remember and value it.

How PSBs plan to groom their leaders

How PSBs plan to groom their leaders

Rediff.com17 Oct 2018

The training programme will contain thought leadership courses, group exercises, simulations, including role plays and situation analysis and personal explorations workshops

'IPL must happen; important for Indian cricket's sake'

'IPL must happen; important for Indian cricket's sake'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

'Everything else runs because of the IPL, there is so much money involved so the IPL definitely needs to happen.'

Lessons for 'Make in India' to become a real success

Lessons for 'Make in India' to become a real success

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

What India should not do is take the path China took at one stage to become the world's foremost cheap factory, says Subir Roy.

Want to know how to use family to save tax? Read this

Want to know how to use family to save tax? Read this

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

While using the family to save tax is legal and smart, ensure you use the ones where clubbing income laws isn't a concern, advises Bindisha Sarang.

Blockchain and crypto: Three key trends to watch out for

Blockchain and crypto: Three key trends to watch out for

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'A key trend that one should expect to see is tonnes of failures.' 'Several blockchain-focused companies will fail.'

India reduced 'out of school' children by 90 per cent: UNESCO

India reduced 'out of school' children by 90 per cent: UNESCO

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

Making significant progress, India has reduced its "out of school" children by over 90 per cent and has achieved "universal primary education", said a UNESCO global education report released on Thursday.

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Two titans of diplomacy leave a rich legacy

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Ambassador Natarajan Krishnan and Ambassador Shankar Bajpai helped shape Indian foreign policy at a glorious, but difficult, time in history, recalls Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

10 qualities that make a great entrepreneur

10 qualities that make a great entrepreneur

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

What are the personality characteristics and behaviours that lead to venture creation and success?

Five lessons from Ganesh

Five lessons from Ganesh

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

The Lord of Wisdom teaches us to act in good faith, be independent, overcome obstacles, be modes and seek knowledge

Beam me up, Scotty! Indian tech firm helped in Wuhan's Covid-19 fight

Beam me up, Scotty! Indian tech firm helped in Wuhan's Covid-19 fight

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Thanks to technological support provided by BlinkIN, a Bengaluru-based intelligent visual-assistance company, engineers in Wuhan were able to remotely install air ventilation systems in two hospitals in Wuhan, the epicentre of the coronavirus pandemic, reports Peerzada Abrar.

Reviving a 150-yr-old weaving art

Reviving a 150-yr-old weaving art

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Find out how 30-year-old Nupur Jain is reviving the dying art of Sujani.

Job tips: How he landed a job at Amazon

Job tips: How he landed a job at Amazon

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Vivek Ruparel from Jadavpur University who recently cracked a tough interview at Amazon tells us how he did it.

5 lessons I learned doing 3,000 push-ups in 30 days

5 lessons I learned doing 3,000 push-ups in 30 days

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'Bringing in my 40th year with the 3,000 push-ups challenge made me confident to pursue physical fitness and understand my mental ability,' says Deep Malhotra.

Fellow boards recoiled at BCCI's IPL plans: De Villiers

Fellow boards recoiled at BCCI's IPL plans: De Villiers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2016

'However, to be fair, the history books will record that it was the BCCI that got the job done and, in 2008, created the tournament that transformed the game'

India needs brain drain!

India needs brain drain!

Rediff.com4 May 2017

Enabling labour to become more globally mobile can produce higher remittances with powerful 'brain gain' dividends.

Understanding the history of Indian spin bowling

Understanding the history of Indian spin bowling

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Anindya Dutta relies on facts and figures rather than back stories to trace the history of Indian spin bowling, says Partha Basu.

Is it expensive to study in Germany?

Is it expensive to study in Germany?

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

If you have pursued your bachelor's degree from elsewhere, studying a master's programme in public universities in Germany is easier as 80% of the universities are free, says Sushil Sukhwani.

How Infosys plans to boost digital tech services

How Infosys plans to boost digital tech services

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

Nia builds on Mana, the first AI platform introduced by the software services major last year. It also includes the robotic process automation capabilities of AssistEdge, another Infosys solution.

Cognizant to expand its US workforce to 39,000 by 2016

Cognizant to expand its US workforce to 39,000 by 2016

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

IT services major Cognizant has said it expects to hire over 10,000 IT professionals in the US over the next three years, expanding its workforce in the North American nation to more than 39,000.

US received 2,36,000 H-1B applications in 5 days

US received 2,36,000 H-1B applications in 5 days

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

USCIS received over 2,36,000 H-1B petitions during the filing period, which began April 1, including petitions filed for the advanced degree exemption.

Must read: 5 books to kickstart your career in 2018

Must read: 5 books to kickstart your career in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Learn how to solve problems, build networks and become a smart leader.

Why we should be concerned about the Indian Army's future

Why we should be concerned about the Indian Army's future

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

The army of the future needs a system of transparency and research. An open sociology of the army is a democratic necessity. An openness of information is a necessity of the army of the future fighting the next peace and next war on behalf of society, says social scientist Shiv Visvanathan.

War on cancer: 'India should learn from mistakes US made'

War on cancer: 'India should learn from mistakes US made'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

'Today, more than 60 per cent of all cancers are cured... India needs to come forward with a national cancer control plan. Patient and public education and advocacy are essential to break down cultural barriers.' US-based cancer specialists had much advice to offer their Indian counterparts at the Indian Cancer Congress.

NITI Aayog turns 1; Focus on 'think-tank' role in New Year

NITI Aayog turns 1; Focus on 'think-tank' role in New Year

Rediff.com31 Dec 2015

NITI Aayog spent a considerable time on restructuring the setup.

10 career choices smarter than an MBA

10 career choices smarter than an MBA

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Why spend so much moolah on pursuing an MBA degree, when you can advance your career with these career options.

Malinga mulls retirement, says mentally done with cricket

Malinga mulls retirement, says mentally done with cricket

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

Lasith Malinga has hinted at possible retirement, saying that he is mentally done with international cricket

#Epic fail: Rudy thinks Nitish advertised in a Pak daily, gets trolled

#Epic fail: Rudy thinks Nitish advertised in a Pak daily, gets trolled

Rediff.com31 Oct 2015

Union Minister Rajiv Pratap Rudy on Saturday found himself in a controversy over sharing on Twitter a screenshot of Pakistan's daily Dawn website carrying Nitish Kumar's ad of vote appeal, prompting the Janata Dal-United to launch a sharp attack on him and seek his immediate sacking.

'Irreversible loss' to Kashmir students due to unrest: Report

'Irreversible loss' to Kashmir students due to unrest: Report

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The education sector has been badly hit in Kashmir Valley during the five-month-long unrest, causing "irreversible loss" to students, the Economic Survey Report has said.

PLA using Tibetans against India

PLA using Tibetans against India

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

'Tibetans will participate in future conflicts with India (in all probability, some were already present in Galwan).' 'As nobody in India would like to have a deadly fight with Tibetan soldiers and officers, the issue needs to be closely followed,' observes Claude Arpi.

I'm a big admirer of engineering in India: Carlos Ghosn

I'm a big admirer of engineering in India: Carlos Ghosn

Rediff.com21 May 2015

'I am a big admirer of engineering in India because India has a particular skill in frugal engineering.'

MBA courses that may get you a JOB

MBA courses that may get you a JOB

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

If you are serious about your future, here are some MBA programmes and short courses you can consider, advises Arun Jagannathan is co-founder and CEO, CrackVerbal.

World Bank chief to meet Modi to review key priorities

World Bank chief to meet Modi to review key priorities

Rediff.com20 Jul 2014

During that period, the World Bank Group's private sector arm, IFC, committed $1.2 billion in India.

Now, Tendulkar, Warne bat for cricket to make Olympic comeback

Now, Tendulkar, Warne bat for cricket to make Olympic comeback

Rediff.com27 Oct 2015

Former Australia spinner Shane Warne and India batting great Sachin Tendulkar have joined the chorus clamouring for cricket to become an Olympic sport, the BBC reported.

An interview students MUST read

An interview students MUST read

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

'Adaptability is what is needed right now and students have to continuously learn the new tools to remain relevant in the career they choose.'

India may contribute 25% nanotechnology professionals by 2025

India may contribute 25% nanotechnology professionals by 2025

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

In 2011, India's share in global nanotechnology research publications had reached six per cent from a mere two per cent in the year 2000, the study found.

Cricket Buzz: WI Board cleared Russell to play in GT20

Cricket Buzz: WI Board cleared Russell to play in GT20

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Russell had opted out of the three-match T20I series against India due to an injury, but he turned up for Vancouver Knights to play in the T20 tournament in Canada.

How Mi-8 helped India's Operation Cactus

How Mi-8 helped India's Operation Cactus

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

We salute the Mi-8 today on the occasion of the 32nd anniversary of Operation Cactus. Through its glorious service career, the Mi-8 left an indelible mark on the future by providing the IAF with a lineage of professional helicopter aircrew, says Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

Could the Thai rescue have happened in India?

Could the Thai rescue have happened in India?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2018

'The Thai junta, who immediately took control of the operations in a military manner, took the decision to involve the best world professionals for the rescue.' 'This made a huge difference.' 'It is highly probable that in India, the authorities would have said, "We have the expertise, we don't need foreign aid",' says Claude Arpi.