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Why Modi is HARSH on NGOs

Why Modi is HARSH on NGOs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

It should stop what it is deliberately doing to the NGO sector and let it operate as freely as the rest of the private sector, asserts Aakar Patel.

Tri-Valley: TANA, consulate pitch in with help

Tri-Valley: TANA, consulate pitch in with help

Rediff.com26 Feb 2011

Ashok Kolla, chair, student committee, TANA, said last week that seven of the 18 students radio tagged had been relieved of their ankle irons. Peddibhotla said radio tags being removed is the first step in a long battle.

'Irrfan did not show us that he was not well'

'Irrfan did not show us that he was not well'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

'When the trailer of Angrezi Medium came out, and when the credits were rolling in the end, with names like Irrfan Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Deepak Dobriyal, Dimple Kapadia... that's when it hit me and I couldn't control my tears. That was the first time I realised that I was living my dream.'

Have over 10 of those old notes? Rs 10,000 fine awaits you!

Have over 10 of those old notes? Rs 10,000 fine awaits you!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

The Specified Bank Notes (Cessation of Liabilities) Act, 2017, was passed by Parliament last month with a view to eliminating the "possibility of running a parallel economy" using the old Rs 500/1,000 notes that have been demonetised.

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

17 US states, tech giants sue against new visa rule

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the entire rule from going into effect.

'The virus is circulating. It is almost certainly everywhere'

'The virus is circulating. It is almost certainly everywhere'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

'You can only see it when you look for it. Seek and you shall find.'

The controversy over Rajiv Kumar's column

The controversy over Rajiv Kumar's column

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

While Bibek Debroy echoed his view in Twitter, Pronob Sen questioned Kumar's conclusion

How India's economic crisis affects the common man

How India's economic crisis affects the common man

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

This columnist cannot pretend to be an economic expert but can certainly point out that the statistics being reeled out on a daily basis now, have added to the economic burden of the people, says Seema Mustafa.

A financial planner for education

A financial planner for education

Rediff.com16 Apr 2013

Interest cost variation can also be a burden when planning for higher studies

Group of scientists seeks President's intervention to withdraw proposed LDAR

Group of scientists seeks President's intervention to withdraw proposed LDAR

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Lakshadweep Research Collective said it along with 60 other signatories from the scientific community have written to President Ram Nath Kovind seeking his intervention to withdraw the "incautious draft" Lakshadweep Development Authority Regulation of 2021.

Panel to check trade-based money laundering

Panel to check trade-based money laundering

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

To curb the menace of illicit fund flows, the government has set up a high level panel that will look into trade-based money laundering activities which particularly involve manipulation of invoices.

Why is China pursuing Hybrid War against India

Why is China pursuing Hybrid War against India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The entire gamut of China's activities is aimed at keeping India on tenterhooks, cause fatigue to its troops and keeping its security system unstable, so that it cannot play a meaningful role in international geopolitics as an effective partner of the US and Japan, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Banks will charge for better services

Banks will charge for better services

Rediff.com24 Feb 2014

In an attempt to acquire consumers, banks have been providing a lot of technology-enabled services, which used to be offered free.

Tips To Get Your DREAM Job

Tips To Get Your DREAM Job

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

'It is important that students not focus on the remuneration that the job fetches in the first year, but look at the next 5 year journey with that job role.'

'Australia still a popular education destination'

'Australia still a popular education destination'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2009

Sonya Singh, an Australia study visa expert, discusses the current scenario in the land down under.

Desi medical devices firms fight global cos with aggressive pricing

Desi medical devices firms fight global cos with aggressive pricing

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Welcome to India's medical devices companies which are successfully locking horns with global giants, whether in India or abroad.

Should the national anthem be played before IPL games?

Should the national anthem be played before IPL games?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

'It is the Indian Premier League after all. We should be proud of what we have, which is a wonderful national anthem and a wonderful league. In NBA too, national anthem is played before every game'

How foreign portfolio investors view the 'India story'

How foreign portfolio investors view the 'India story'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

IT, FMCG and manufacturing sectors are less attractive to foreign portfolio investors

Worst brain drain in UK in over 50 years

Worst brain drain in UK in over 50 years

Rediff.com21 Feb 2008

There are now 3.247 million British-born people living abroad, of whom more than 1.1 million are highly-skilled university graduates, according to an international authoritative study by the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development. The study, however, did not go into the reasons behind the exodus.

Asaram: From godman to rapist

Asaram: From godman to rapist

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Asumal Sirumalani aka Asaram added around 400 ashrams in India and abroad within a span of four decades.

Cigarette row: BJP tries to blow smoke

Cigarette row: BJP tries to blow smoke

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Union Minister Prakash Javadekar on Tuesday dismissed Bharatiya Janata Party member of Parliament Dilip Gandhi's remarks that all studies linking cancer to tobacco have come from abroad and that there is no Indian survey report to confirm it.

How to manage education loan repayment

How to manage education loan repayment

Rediff.com2 Jul 2013

When you have a new job, it is tempting to splurge. But always remember your loan repayment comes first.

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'I have taken a loan of Rs 35 lakhs.' 'Even if my university allows me to stay, I feel cheated.' 'Thousands of Indian students in the US will be forced to return to India if their college/university courses go fully online.

America's best colleges 2012: The top 14

America's best colleges 2012: The top 14

Rediff.com28 Dec 2012

If you are aspiring to study in the United States of America, here's where you must lay your bet on.

Why do parents chase this man?

Why do parents chase this man?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The man sought after by parents when they want to admit their children to Ivy League colleges tells Anjuli Bhargava how a hobby became a source of livelihood.

Shutting door on MPs insult to Kashmiriyat: Mehbooba to separatists

Shutting door on MPs insult to Kashmiriyat: Mehbooba to separatists

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

She said her party has been consistently advocating dialogue, both with Pakistan and all sections of the society within the state, including the separatists, for a permanent resolution of the Kashmir issue.

From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Over 400 students from different US universities have expressed solidarity with Jamia and AMU students. The students and scholars at Oxford University staged a protest march against the CAA.

Foodstar, India's own version of Michelin Star rankings!

Foodstar, India's own version of Michelin Star rankings!

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Culinary Culture, which is spearheading the venture, will bring globally-ranked chefs to India as well as take local chefs abroad so they can work at world-ranked eateries.

What does CCP centenary mean for India?

What does CCP centenary mean for India?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

'What needs to be watched is that the border incidents at Dokalam in 2017 and Galwan in 2020 are triggering nascent Chinese nationalism against India,' asserts Srikanth Kondapalli, the leading China expert.

Mumbai billionaire's grand plans come unstuck

Mumbai billionaire's grand plans come unstuck

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

NSEL is the latest example of how Jignesh Shah's grand plans are coming unstuck.

Want to be a student brand manager for Nissan?

Want to be a student brand manager for Nissan?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

Apply for the Nissan student brand manager programme; win scholarships to study in India and abroad and more. Read on for details

6 reasons to do your MBA in Singapore

6 reasons to do your MBA in Singapore

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Could not clear MBA entrance exams like CAT, FMS or XLRI? It's not the end of the world. You can do so from outside India and here is why you must do your MBA from Singapore.

24 hours before Asian meet, fresh trouble for Dutee Chand in gender row

24 hours before Asian meet, fresh trouble for Dutee Chand in gender row

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Case to be re-opened, IAAF to return to CAS

China loses race to win India's first bullet train project

China loses race to win India's first bullet train project

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

China is keen to get Indian bullet train deals as it would provide a major opening for it to win projects abroad.

Dreams come true: IIT-Kharagpur alumni fund scholarships

Dreams come true: IIT-Kharagpur alumni fund scholarships

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

14 students at IIT Kharagpur have been awarded scholarships.

Want to be a Rhodes Scholar? Apply now!

Want to be a Rhodes Scholar? Apply now!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Apply for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship and stand a chance to study at the Oxford University in London or participate in a theatre workshop in Mumbai. Read on for details.

Applications invited for 60 Jubilee Scholarships

Applications invited for 60 Jubilee Scholarships

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

British Council and UK government have announced up to 60 Jubilee Scholarships that are aimed at fresh graduates or young professionals with excellent academic record.

'We have a huge crisis in higher education in India'

'We have a huge crisis in higher education in India'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

There is too much focus on building, infrastructure, the number of teachers (as opposed to quality), number of laboratories and so on, says Vineet Gupta.

Over 1,000 academicians, scholars support CAA

Over 1,000 academicians, scholars support CAA

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

The statement comes in the midst of countrywide protests against the new citizenship law.

China to introduce new 'talent visa' to attract foreigners

China to introduce new 'talent visa' to attract foreigners

Rediff.com24 Apr 2012

China plans to introduce a new visa regime titled "talent introduction" in an effort to attract more skilled professionals from abroad.