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Gavaskar reckons this is the reason for Kohli's success...

Gavaskar reckons this is the reason for Kohli's success...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

'The way he's made that adjustment, mental adjustment, that is brilliant, fantastic. And that is the reason why he was able to get big runs'

Why IBM is in awe of Tanmay Bakshi

Why IBM is in awe of Tanmay Bakshi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Meet the teen tech prodigy, educationist, AI expert and lover of SpongeBob SquarePants.

Twitter to take India election innovations global

Twitter to take India election innovations global

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Twitter is planning to replicate parts of its India election strategy across countries that go to polls this year, after it emerged as a key tool for politicians and media companies during the world's largest democratic exercise.

The Indian Hero you must know about

The Indian Hero you must know about

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

'R N Kao was a spymaster, an institution builder and a gentleman.'

Universal connectivity, net neutrality can coexist in India: Zuckerberg

Universal connectivity, net neutrality can coexist in India: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Mark Zuckerberg on Friday said universal connectivity and net neutrality "can and must" coexist.

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Sports Shorts: India out of final race after loss to Australia

Rediff.com6 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday

Facebook launches Internet.org amid net neutrality debate in India

Facebook launches Internet.org amid net neutrality debate in India

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Facebook Inc is launching an open platform for online content and application developers to join its Internet.org service.

How India can add an extra $1 trillion to its GDP by 2020

How India can add an extra $1 trillion to its GDP by 2020

Rediff.com31 May 2016

A data plan currently priced at Rs 100 should not cost more than Rs 34, if India has to make the Internet affordable for 80 per cent of its population.

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

'Wearing a hat makes your look feel more complete'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Designer Namrata Lodha has been winning hearts with her sustainable hats.

Drop notion that 'his' terrorist is not 'my terrorist': Modi

Drop notion that 'his' terrorist is not 'my terrorist': Modi

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

The PM said that while terrorists are using 21st century technology, our responses are rooted in the past.

6 Indian-Americans among Intel Science Talent Search winners

6 Indian-Americans among Intel Science Talent Search winners

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Six Indian-American students have grabbed top positions in a competition of young innovators.

Music lovers are falling in love with vinyl records, once again!

Music lovers are falling in love with vinyl records, once again!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

The market for vinyl collapsed with the advent of CDs in 1982. But LPs, as they were fondly called, have made a comeback in the past ten years, with certain editions costing quite a packet

Modi: From RSS pracharak to electoral superman

Modi: From RSS pracharak to electoral superman

Rediff.com23 May 2019

The prime minister has been unstoppable as he transported the BJP to colossal success on a wave of muscular nationalism, majoritarian pride and charisma.

Guess who imports the maximum amount of Scotch wiskey?

Guess who imports the maximum amount of Scotch wiskey?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The growth of exports to India stood out, with value up 28 per cent to 43 million pounds

We will make India the global healthcare destinati

We will make India the global healthcare destinati

Rediff.com30 Sep 2003

Dr Reddy of Apollo Hospitals says he has plans to make India the healthcare destination of the world by attracting people.

What we need: A toxin-free work culture

What we need: A toxin-free work culture

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'What's the point in lamenting widespread toxic work culture, and the capitalist system that gives rise to it if there is no alternative?' 'Actually, there is,' says Ashish Sharma.

Get ready for 3 new AC trains, better facilities

Get ready for 3 new AC trains, better facilities

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu launched a host of passenger amenities and new air-conditioned trains with world class services.

India Inc's mega plans for Gujarat

India Inc's mega plans for Gujarat

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Hailing Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party government, top industry captains pledged mega investments at the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit

'COVID-19 is a man made pandemic'

'COVID-19 is a man made pandemic'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

'Wild animals lived in their natural environment.' 'So, viruses could not be communicated.' 'Then came mass production and mass quartering of animals -- whether it be poultry, pigs and cattle -- which gave rise to bird flu, SARS and the mad cow disease.' 'Vast amounts of animal produce are also being flown from one part of the world to another, which has helped to spread the virus.' 'All these changes have led to a new and deadly mutation of the virus that has immobliised human beings.'

US will surely understand: Jaishankar on S-400 deal

US will surely understand: Jaishankar on S-400 deal

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

"It would be my hope that people understand why this particular transaction is important for us," the EAM said in Washington, DC.

Easier to travel Bangalore-London than Bangalore-Surat

Easier to travel Bangalore-London than Bangalore-Surat

Rediff.com15 Dec 2016

What is required is boring leadership that ensures that the basics are right and not genius leadership that dreams of bullet trains, says Aakar Patel.

Ending the scourge of measles

Ending the scourge of measles

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Vaccination against measles has been declining steadily over the last ten years in India. This must be reversed in order to avoid a serious outbreak of the disease, says Phalasha Nagpal.

India Inc to make Modi's 'Digital India' a reality

India Inc to make Modi's 'Digital India' a reality

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Mukesh Ambani said the Digital India initiative has the potential to transform the lives of 1.2 billion Indians using the power of digital technology.

Xiaomi to sell phones in stores to pep up India sales

Xiaomi to sell phones in stores to pep up India sales

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

The online strategy cuts down on marketing and distribution costs, allowing Xiaomi to sell feature-rich phones at low prices.

As Sorrell's reign ends WPP stares at an uncertain future

As Sorrell's reign ends WPP stares at an uncertain future

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Whatever happens to WPP, the marketing communications business will no longer be the same again, says Sreekant Khandekar.

New Apple iOS update: Siri now understands Indian English

New Apple iOS update: Siri now understands Indian English

Rediff.com9 Apr 2015

iOS operating system provides Indian English support to its digital personal assistant.

US Congress attacks Pakistan: 'Acts only an enemy would commit'

US Congress attacks Pakistan: 'Acts only an enemy would commit'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

'The clique that runs that country is treating us like suckers. We are very foolish, giving people money who involve themselves in activity that's harmful to America.' 'When you look at the cold hard facts, Pakistan is not an ally to the United States. They have facilitated, they have encouraged, they have been a protector of enemies.'

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.

Australia launch ball-tampering probe, vows answers by Wednesday

Australia launch ball-tampering probe, vows answers by Wednesday

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

The incident has been met with astonishment in Australia, with the protagonists -- Smith, his vice captain David Warner and opening batsman Cameron Bancroft -- lambasted in the media under headlines almost universally trumpeting the word "Shame".

5 lessons from Mark Zuckerberg

5 lessons from Mark Zuckerberg

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

We bring you five lessons any entrepreneur, aspiring and otherwise, can learn from the founder of Facebook.

Indian designer Ruchika Sachdeva wins coveted Woolmark Prize

Indian designer Ruchika Sachdeva wins coveted Woolmark Prize

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

Ruchika Sachdeva's Bodice was representing India, Pakistan and the Middle East!

Airtel, China Mobile tie up for 5G, telecom equipment

Airtel, China Mobile tie up for 5G, telecom equipment

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

This move gives Airtel and Chinese major immense benefits.

Why this photo irritates the Chinese

Why this photo irritates the Chinese

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

China sees India and Japan's 'North East Road Network Connectivity Improvement Project' as a challenge to its OBOR, says Rajaram Panda.

India, China home to 320 million young Internet users: UN report

India, China home to 320 million young Internet users: UN report

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Mobile broadband subscriptions have grown more than 20 per cent annually in the last five years and are expected to reach 4.3 billion globally by the end of 2017.

Why the WhatsApp hack must scare all of us

Why the WhatsApp hack must scare all of us

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'The Modi government did not deny it had acquired the NSO platform, and did not deny it was spying on its citizens by hacking into their phones,' says Aakar Patel.

Gujarat gets approval to raise height of Narmada dam

Gujarat gets approval to raise height of Narmada dam

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

In a major boost to Gujarat which has been regularly facing water woes due to deficient rains, Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Thursday announced that they have got approval to raise the height of Narmada dam to 138.72 metres (455 feet).

When small is actually BIG!

When small is actually BIG!

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Tata now occupies the fourth slot with the incremental volumes from the Tiago

What China is building next in South China Sea

What China is building next in South China Sea

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

China will build its first long-term underwater observation platform in resource-rich South China Sea, where it has territorial disputes with many south-east Asian countries including Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam.

Soccer Extras: De Rossi to leave Roma after 18 years

Soccer Extras: De Rossi to leave Roma after 18 years

Rediff.com14 May 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

'Amul is India's biggest FMCG company'

'Amul is India's biggest FMCG company'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'We plan to touch Rs 1 trillion of Amul brand's turnover in the next five years.'