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Right to Read on a roll in India, Africa, Central America

Right to Read on a roll in India, Africa, Central America

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

The Right to Read programme hopes to cover 100,000 schools, covering 15 million students.

Thought Modi will give a tough fight, but he fled; he has no guts: Rahul

Thought Modi will give a tough fight, but he fled; he has no guts: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Thursday launched a scathing attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asking him to bring back former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi to face the law.

RIL to invest Rs 2.5 lakh crore in digital space: Ambani

RIL to invest Rs 2.5 lakh crore in digital space: Ambani

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Infrastructure for all-IP next-generation, wireless broadband infrastructure across all the 29 states in India is being laid, says Mukesh.

10 tough lessons I learned as an entrepreneur

10 tough lessons I learned as an entrepreneur

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

Never be afraid to take decisions because you fear making mistakes. Mistakes are good, says Anu Prasad.

Facebook CEO's ambitious plan to connect India's villages

Facebook CEO's ambitious plan to connect India's villages

Rediff.com9 Oct 2014

He said that the whole world being robbed of creativity and ideas because so many people in India are not online.

How women and children fared in one year of Modi 2.0

How women and children fared in one year of Modi 2.0

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

Around 700 migrant workers, women and children have lost their lives in this reverse migration. But what is happening today with the migrant labour is only a continuation of the policies pursued by the Modi regime during the last six years. It is not for nothing that India was ranked the most dangerous country in the world for women in 2018 by the Thompson Reuters Foundation poll, points out Rashme Sehgal.

4 factors responsible for Mercedes's success in India

4 factors responsible for Mercedes's success in India

Rediff.com12 Feb 2018

'Our task at Mercedes is to have the right setup. It is the customers who make the decision. But, if our approach with the Indian customers is right, we will grow.'

Sports Shorts: US Olympic champ Douglas says doctor sexually abused her

Sports Shorts: US Olympic champ Douglas says doctor sexually abused her

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

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

Even manufacturers can't manipulate EVMs, says EC

Even manufacturers can't manipulate EVMs, says EC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

To counter the doubts over the machine's reliability, the Election Commission has come out with a list of FAQs to put across its views in public domain.

Delhi man 31st coronavirus case; 29,607 under watch

Delhi man 31st coronavirus case; 29,607 under watch

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

During the day, Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan held a meeting to review preparedness for COVID-19 management, through video conference with health ministers, chief secretaries of all states and UTs, central ministers and representatives from the related organisations and stressed on the need for keeping testing and quarantine facilities, isolation wards, and labs in active readiness.

TV's $20 million woman: How Ellen Pompeo of Grey's Anatomy fought for equal pay

TV's $20 million woman: How Ellen Pompeo of Grey's Anatomy fought for equal pay

Rediff.com18 Jan 2018

Ellen Pompeo aka Meredith Grey takes on the pay gap problem in entertainment like a badass.

Jallianwala Bagh apology: Should we really care?

Jallianwala Bagh apology: Should we really care?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

I can't see what purpose can be served by an apology by a British government that cannot in any way be blamed for one sadistic man running amok 100 years ago, argues Sunanda K Datta-Ray.

These 18 companies are most dangerous competitors in tech

These 18 companies are most dangerous competitors in tech

Rediff.com25 Sep 2014

If you have an IT firm, you should avoid encroaching on their turf.

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Tim Cook sees huge opportunities for Apple in India

Rediff.com2 May 2018

He noted that the infrastructure in India has come 'quite a ways' since Apple began to put a lot of energy in the Indian market 'because of their leadership and so forth.'

Coal India rushes to supply power plants with critically low stocks

Coal India rushes to supply power plants with critically low stocks

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The company has also advised power firms to use trucks to carry coal from remote mines, like the Amrapali open cast pit in eastern Jharkhand state.

PM Modi's 5 mantras for strong 'intra-BRICS engagement'

PM Modi's 5 mantras for strong 'intra-BRICS engagement'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

PM stressed that 'response to terrorism must be nothing less than comprehensive'.

Toyota, Suzuki firm up India collaboration

Toyota, Suzuki firm up India collaboration

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

Toyota's India unit will also source two cars manufactured by Maruti Suzuki, the Baleno and Brezza, including their hybrid variants, and in return Toyota will offer its Corolla sedan to Maruti.

Nissan gets going with Datsun

Nissan gets going with Datsun

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The company's Datsun Go and Go+ ply in the same category.

How to provide 24x7 electricity for all Indians by 2027

How to provide 24x7 electricity for all Indians by 2027

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

'The 24x7 power for all vision is inspiring, because as we've so often seen, where India leads, the world follows,' says Rajiv J Shah, President, The Rockefeller Foundation.

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

The Towering Talent called Girish Karnad

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

Girish Karnad lived several lives not only on the stage but also as a scholar, theatre personality, an actor and director in a career spanning over five decades.

It's a tug of war in Parliament as India Inc pleads to push GST

It's a tug of war in Parliament as India Inc pleads to push GST

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Opposition politicians on Wednesday stalled a last minute attempt by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government to pass the Goods and Service Tax bill.

Buying a car has become a high-tech affair in India

Buying a car has become a high-tech affair in India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Customers, instead of visiting showroms, now do most of their decision-making in the comfort of their drawing rooms using internet

Explosive devices sent to Obama, Clinton; CNN building evacuated

Explosive devices sent to Obama, Clinton; CNN building evacuated

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

White House condemns attempted attacks; New York Police Department increase patrols at other major newsrooms.

Will Arnab recreate his magic with Republic TV?

Will Arnab recreate his magic with Republic TV?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2017

Analysts say that Republic TV has to hit the top spot in the shortest possible time if it has to make a dent in the ad market and break even, writes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Sensex slips 113 pts after Rail Budget fails to inspire market

Sensex slips 113 pts after Rail Budget fails to inspire market

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The 30-share barometer started higher, but lost its way soon after the railway budget.

Voltas takes JV route to re-enter consumer durables segment

Voltas takes JV route to re-enter consumer durables segment

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

The JV, Voltbek Home Appliances, aims to take on LG, Samsung as well as home-grown players such as Godrej among others head on with a slew of products that hopes to combine the best of both worlds -- European technology and design, with Indian pricing and delivery.

Nikesh Arora warns startups of burning money to scale business

Nikesh Arora warns startups of burning money to scale business

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

People in India haven't seen what happens if the environment gets sour, the Softbank vice-chairman said.

Microsoft unveils cybercrime centre in US

Microsoft unveils cybercrime centre in US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2013

It will tackle crimes, including those associated with malware, botnets, intellectual property theft and technology facilitated child exploitation.

RIL to invest Rs 2-lakh cr in oil biz, says Mukesh Ambani

RIL to invest Rs 2-lakh cr in oil biz, says Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Over a third of Ambani's speech was focussed on RIL's plans.

Indian power cos want ban on Chinese equipment on security fears

Indian power cos want ban on Chinese equipment on security fears

Rediff.com4 Apr 2015

Power transmission infrastructure in 18 major cities could be potentially hacked.

Railway Budget: More public cash eyed as turnaround remains elusive

Railway Budget: More public cash eyed as turnaround remains elusive

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

A proposed 24 percent hike in the salaries of 2.6 million employees and pensioners, will land the railways with a wage bill of about $4.7 billion.

IGI, Birmingham airport tie up to boost trade

IGI, Birmingham airport tie up to boost trade

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

The Indira Gandhi International airport and Birmingham Airport signed an MoU to develop further links and formalise a working relationship.

India to be 2nd largest IT market in APAC by 2019: Gartner

India to be 2nd largest IT market in APAC by 2019: Gartner

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

India to be 2nd largest IT market in APAC by 2019: Gartner

Four lessons of change from Tata Communications CEO

Four lessons of change from Tata Communications CEO

Rediff.com25 May 2015

Vinod Kumar, Tata Communication CEO has amazing business strategies to enhance topline.

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Three issues for Modi and Xi to consider

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

'This novel format of diplomacy -- the informal summit -- will not only facilitate bilateral communication and reduce miscalculations at the very top level of the two governments, but possibly open the space for China and India to speak in one voice on various issues of mutual concern,' note Feng Renjie and Ding Kun Lei

REVEALED! Oracle's India plans

REVEALED! Oracle's India plans

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Shailendra Kumar, MD, Oracle India, details the India plan.

North-east is gateway to south-east Asia: PM Modi

North-east is gateway to south-east Asia: PM Modi

Rediff.com27 May 2016

Describing north-east as the "gateway" to south-east asia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his government has been pro-actively pursuing the 'Act-East Policy'

'India, China need breakthrough in economic, border issues'

'India, China need breakthrough in economic, border issues'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

'India and China have to make concrete progress with regard to the border issue, addressing the trade deficit, and facilitating people-to-people interactions. This has to happen in the next two, three years.' China expert Tansen Sen tells Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com how India and China can take their relations to the next level.

Dhoni slaps Rs 100 crore defamation suit on TV channels in IPL scandal

Dhoni slaps Rs 100 crore defamation suit on TV channels in IPL scandal

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday approached the Madras high court seeking Rs 100 crore damages from Zee News and other defendants over defamatory news about him related to the betting scandal in the sixth edition of the Indian Premier League.

More challenges than cheer for Apple chief on Asia tour

More challenges than cheer for Apple chief on Asia tour

Rediff.com24 May 2016

The trip was more about understanding the Indian market, but was also about signaling to the world that Apple has arrived in India