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Newton, Darwin take note: Gagandeep Kang makes history

Newton, Darwin take note: Gagandeep Kang makes history

Rediff.com8 May 2019

Women are great team players and collaborators, 'but they don't put themselves forward,' Dr Gagandeep Kang, the first Indian woman scientist to be elected as a Fellow of the Royal Society, tells Veenu Sandhu.

'India will face unprecedented attacks before polls'

'India will face unprecedented attacks before polls'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

'Definitely, they are going to attempt this, not only in Kashmir but elsewhere, maybe in the Jammu area and beyond.' 'They would want to expand the battle space and the conflict area.'

Modi @3: Smart cities, slow progress

Modi @3: Smart cities, slow progress

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Lukewarm response from private investors and turf battles between government agencies have resulted in delaying Modi's ambitions. Sahil Makkar reports.

Domestic vendors to bid for Aakash 4 but Rs 2,500 a challenge

Domestic vendors to bid for Aakash 4 but Rs 2,500 a challenge

Rediff.com19 Jan 2014

Canadian phone maker Datawind which has supplied about 1,00,000 low-cost Aakash tablets to the government till date says that it would be a challenge to supply the device at Rs 2,500 a unit due to rupee volatility and other factors.

India set to sign climate change treaty on Friday

India set to sign climate change treaty on Friday

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar will sign the agreement on behalf of India.

Good news for devotees of Lord Ram soon: Yogi

Good news for devotees of Lord Ram soon: Yogi

Rediff.com4 Nov 2018

He also appealed to everyone to light a lamp this Diwali in the name of Lord Ram.

They quit high-paying jobs to become entrepreneurs

They quit high-paying jobs to become entrepreneurs

Rediff.com14 Apr 2015

These four entrepreneurs are motivated by a passion to make a difference in the society.

Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

'What is the cost of a PG programme abroad?'

'What is the cost of a PG programme abroad?'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Now, Irani accused of 'harassing' AU students' union president

Now, Irani accused of 'harassing' AU students' union president

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Opposition parties say the HRD minister is acting like ABVP's patron saint.

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit in the New Year

Stocks you must buy, hold or exit in the New Year

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers's queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

AAP won't act against 'troublesome' lawmakers before Punjab polls

AAP won't act against 'troublesome' lawmakers before Punjab polls

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

The decision has been taken as it would lead to opening another front, diverting the party's energy from the campaign, AAP sources said.

KCR's populist schemes help TRS sweep Telangana

KCR's populist schemes help TRS sweep Telangana

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The party's gamble to go in for early elections paid rich dividends.

How the BJP discriminates against Hindus

How the BJP discriminates against Hindus

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

'One one hand, the BJP puts Uniform Civil Code as a goal in its manifesto, and on the other, it pushes massive discrimination against Hindus.' 'This is not sabka saath, sabka vikas. Rather it is "Haj ka saath, church ka vikas",' argues Sankrant Sanu.

What are the career prospects for design graduates?

What are the career prospects for design graduates?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international career.

Indian football inspired by Iceland in grassroots expansion

Indian football inspired by Iceland in grassroots expansion

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The country of 1.3 billion is finally waking up to the most popular sport on the planet. Kushal Das, secretary general of the All India Football Federation, has said the country is aiming to qualify for the 2026 World Cup.

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.

Why Vietnam Beckons

Why Vietnam Beckons

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

'The success of the country's economic policies is affirmed by receipt of FDI of $15 billion last year, the highest in the Asia-Pacific after China and India, and well ahead of Indonesia, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand,' notes Ambassador Talmiz Ahmad.

Cabinet approves Telangana with 10 districts

Cabinet approves Telangana with 10 districts

Rediff.com5 Dec 2013

The Union Cabinet on Thursday night gave the go-ahead for the creation of a 10-district Telangana and outlined the blueprint for carving out the country's 29th state from the current Andhra Pradesh.

Sheena Bora Trial: Why was Indrani overjoyed?

Sheena Bora Trial: Why was Indrani overjoyed?

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

Indrani was cheering Pasbola on from the back, with little, happy whoops, that she muffled with her chunni. Indrani was in her element on Friday. The defence's cross-examination was clearly going her way and Indrani was delighted.

Himalayan snub for India as Nepal signs railway deal with China

Himalayan snub for India as Nepal signs railway deal with China

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The two countries sealed 10 agreements, including the much-publicised transit trade treaty which will end Nepal's total dependency on Indian sea ports for third-country trade.

Gandhi Peace Prize conferred upon ISRO by President Mukherjee

Gandhi Peace Prize conferred upon ISRO by President Mukherjee

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee on Wednesday gave away Gandhi Peace Prize 2014 to ISRO in recognition of its services in transforming India through the use of space technology.

Digitising our country of sceptics

Digitising our country of sceptics

Rediff.com6 Feb 2017

M Muneer recommends segmenting the population on the basis of their propensity to embrace new technologies is the key to driving digitisation.

'Become the captain of the problem and defeat it'

'Become the captain of the problem and defeat it'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

A clear aim, knowledge, hard work and perseverance spells success: President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam.

Challenges that await Rahul in Wayanad

Challenges that await Rahul in Wayanad

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

'As an aspirational district, one of the main challenges is health and nutrition of the tribal community.' 'They are 1.5 lakhs to 1.6 lakhs tribals in this district.' 'The major issue among tribals is malnutrition and anaemia.'

Review: Jeeva lacks punch

Review: Jeeva lacks punch

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

Jeeva lacks the unique touch that director Suseenthiran's works are generally associated with.

Why is Kejriwal tweeting so much about Modi?

Why is Kejriwal tweeting so much about Modi?

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Twitter is a great medium for political leaders to communicate with their supporters and engage with their opponents. Provided the tweets are coherent and sensible. So why is the Delhi chief minister tweeting illogical stuff about the PM, asks Sudhir Bisht.

The People's Judge

The People's Judge

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

The 70-year-old is so unassuming that it is reported that he has not removed the name plate in his ancestral home in Jodhpur that reads, 'Judge, Supreme Court'.

3 ways we can fight corruption in the system: RBI gov

3 ways we can fight corruption in the system: RBI gov

Rediff.com18 Aug 2014

The RBI governor believes corruption ca be fought by streamlining the system.

IIT-M in controversy over 'derecognition' of students' body

IIT-M in controversy over 'derecognition' of students' body

Rediff.com29 May 2015

A senior official of the premier Central technical institute told reporters that the students had "violated" defined guidelines of IIT-Madras.

The Best Indian Films of 2018

The Best Indian Films of 2018

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Sreehari Nair picks his top 10 movies of 2018.

Is it a good idea to switch your career?

Is it a good idea to switch your career?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2016

Do not make a hasty move. It is advisable to test the waters before you take the plunge.

'Is work experience important for MBA?'

'Is work experience important for MBA?'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Bill passed in RS prohibiting employment of children below 14

Bill passed in RS prohibiting employment of children below 14

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

'The Child Labour (Prohibition and Regulation) Amendment Bill' makes employment of children below 14 years as cognisable offence for employers and provides for penalty for parents.

'Human rights are being curtailed systematically'

'Human rights are being curtailed systematically'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

'Human rights violations are there in rural areas and in cities. In rural areas it is crude and in the open. In urban areas it is well hidden.' 'Awareness has grown several fold. India has 160 national and state human rights institutions. No other country in the world has this.' 'Unfortunately the right to association, right to assembly, freedom of expression, right to protest and discuss are all being curtailed systematically one by one.'

How to pick the right career for you

How to pick the right career for you

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Choose a career that motivates you and one that you are good at, says Prof RSS Mani, education consultant and vice president-institutional development, ITM Group of Institutions.

Continue releasing 2000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN: SC tells Karnataka

Continue releasing 2000 cusecs of Cauvery water to TN: SC tells Karnataka

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday retained its direction to Karnataka to release 2000 cusecs of Cauvery water per day to Tamil Nadu till further orders.

Needed urgently: The Indian National Defence University

Needed urgently: The Indian National Defence University

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

'A veiled secret of India's defence and strategic culture is the lack of a serious interest in them by the political class. The Indian National Defence University would fill this void,' feels Lieutenant General Anil Chait (retd).

'Hindutva has nothing to do with Hinduism'

'Hindutva has nothing to do with Hinduism'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2018

'No civilised nation can thrive if it is possessed with the spirit of Hindutva.'

When Pranab's gift for Palestine varsity got stuck in Israel

When Pranab's gift for Palestine varsity got stuck in Israel

Rediff.com13 Oct 2015

Israel's dogged refusal to permit entry of computer communication equipment, which was to have been gifted to a Palestinian university by President Pranab Mukherjee, has introduced an irritant into his landmark visit to the Jeweish state starting on Tuesday.