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Maha government recalls circular banning religious photos in offices

Maha government recalls circular banning religious photos in offices

Rediff.com27 Jan 2017

The clarification in this regard was made on Friday as Shiv Sena ministers met Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis.

'The idea is to promote research as a career'

'The idea is to promote research as a career'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2017

'India is a country where many of the problems need local solutions and some be solved using basic science.'

From someone who knows: How to do well in business

From someone who knows: How to do well in business

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

'In any business you have to achieve short-term goals.' 'But at the same time you have to keep your broader perspective long term.' 'It is good for business survival.'

All you need to know about India's new software policy

All you need to know about India's new software policy

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

The policy proposes a single-window platform for facilitation of the Indian software product industry, to help fast-track legal and regulatory issues over import and export, as well as setting up and winding up enterprises.

Dust storm hits Delhi, several states on high alert

Dust storm hits Delhi, several states on high alert

Rediff.com8 May 2018

The meteorological department has issued a warning of heavy rain and thunderstorm in several parts of the country.

Gorakhpur tragedy: 'Saviour' Dr Kafeel Khan sacked

Gorakhpur tragedy: 'Saviour' Dr Kafeel Khan sacked

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

Dr Bhupendra Sharma will now take over as the nodal officer of pediatric department.

Rural spending has skyrocketed but defence hit badly

Rural spending has skyrocketed but defence hit badly

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

Free provision of food, cash transfers, and jobs in villages see enhanced flow of funds despite a precipitous fall in revenue. Till May, defence spend was nearly 30 per cent less than the previous year.

'It will be a hung assembly in Kerala'

'It will be a hung assembly in Kerala'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

'Kerala voters vote from their mind rather than their heart.'

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.'

Indo-US physician exchange programme on the anvil

Indo-US physician exchange programme on the anvil

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Dr Navin Shah, erstwhile president of the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, has set up an Indo-US Physicians Exchange Programme that envisages voluntary mutual exchanges between American and Indian physicians to help improve medical education and health care in India. The programme has been set up with the support of the United States Department of State, the World Health Organisation's Global Health Workforce Alliance.

Floods claim 47 more lives in Bihar, 10 in Assam, 17 in Bengal

Floods claim 47 more lives in Bihar, 10 in Assam, 17 in Bengal

Rediff.com17 Aug 2017

Swirling floodwaters have paralysed normal life and marooned over 1.20 crore people.

5 more people from Kerala test positive for coronavirus

5 more people from Kerala test positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com8 Mar 2020

All the five have been isolated in Pathnamathitta general hospital and are under observation. Their tests were confirmed on Saturday night.

Raghuvansh Singh, who quit RJD days ago, passes away

Raghuvansh Singh, who quit RJD days ago, passes away

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Singh was widely regarded as an expert in the rural and agricultural landscape of the country and is credited with the conceptualisation and implementation of the NREGA (National Rural Guarantee Employment) Act.

Pegasus Project: Why I am hesitant to defend the government but must

Pegasus Project: Why I am hesitant to defend the government but must

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Snooping is one of the oldest peccadilloes of man, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Kumaraswamy divests Parameshwara of Home portfolio

Kumaraswamy divests Parameshwara of Home portfolio

Rediff.com28 Dec 2018

The portfolios were cleared by Congress president Rahul Gandhi as the exercise had turned out to be tricky for the party state leaders.

Nine JD-S MLAs to be inducted as ministers

Nine JD-S MLAs to be inducted as ministers

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

Kumaraswamy also ruled out any differences among JD-S MLAs over cabinet berths and allocation of portfolios.

Former cabinet secretary TSR Subramanian no more

Former cabinet secretary TSR Subramanian no more

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

On his PIL, the SC had in 2013 directed the Centre and the states to set up a Civil Services Board to decide on transfers of officers.

Starting a new job? 10 things you must know

Starting a new job? 10 things you must know

Rediff.com21 Oct 2019

Present a positive image by exuding enthusiasm and energy for work, says Surya Mahadevan.

3-yr-old among 44 coronavirus cases in India

3-yr-old among 44 coronavirus cases in India

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu reported one case each, officials said.

8 ways how salaried individuals can save taxes

8 ways how salaried individuals can save taxes

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

If you're a salaried person there are many ways to save taxes

'Why did the government delay the vaccine?'

'Why did the government delay the vaccine?'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2021

'The government had a vaccine from January.' 'The government should have given the vaccine to all population above the age of 45, right from the start.' 'Each state has its own problems, but as far as vaccine coverage in India is concerned, there have been mistakes.'

Ask Anil: About paying tax on FDs and MFs

Ask Anil: About paying tax on FDs and MFs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

Tax Guru Anil Rego answers your personal income tax queries

Worried about LTCG tax on your MF investments?

Worried about LTCG tax on your MF investments?

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Pak's anti-terror court grants bail to Hafiz Saeed

Pak's anti-terror court grants bail to Hafiz Saeed

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The Anti-Terrorism Court in Lahore granted interim bail to Saeed and his aides -- Hafiz Masood, Ameer Hamza, and Malik Zafar -- until August 31 against surety bonds of Rs 50,000 each, Dawn newspaper reported.

The top 100 universities in the world

The top 100 universities in the world

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Harvard tops the list this year.

Priti Patel named UK's 1st Indian-origin Home Secretary

Priti Patel named UK's 1st Indian-origin Home Secretary

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

In a cabinet that was already being touted as the most diverse in British history, Priti Patel became the first Indian-origin home secretary with Pakistani-origin Sajid Javid moving from the UK Home Office to become the new chancellor.

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

'Talent is everywhere and relevant to a nation's success'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'Everybody says 5G and communication is important.' 'Everybody says automation, robotics, human computing interfaces -- people and machines working together -- is the future.' 'Everybody agrees that cybersecurity is something that is here to stay.' 'Everybody agrees that synthetic biology is important.' 'Instead of outlining thinking about industries for tomorrow and the future, let the evolutionary pathway be built in a way that it promotes robust, creative, thinking.'

'He was a Google'

'He was a Google'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Remembering journalist extraordinaire Kanti Bhatt.

Tawde's degree is non-issue, says Maharashtra chief minister

Tawde's degree is non-issue, says Maharashtra chief minister

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis defended the state education minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Vinod Tawde, who is caught up in a row over his educational qualification.

Jews to get minority status in Maharashtra

Jews to get minority status in Maharashtra

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

After being officially recognised as a minority community, the Jews would enjoy several privileges like other minority communities.

I learnt Hindi while selling tea to traders from UP: Modi

I learnt Hindi while selling tea to traders from UP: Modi

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

Stating that English, Chinese and Hindi will rule the digital world in the coming days, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday noted that the language market was huge and companies can cash in on it by developing apps at the earliest.

What we LEARNT about COVID-19

What we LEARNT about COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

'If you delay the diagnosis even by 24 hours, in that 24 hours individuals would have affected more people.' 'So, contact tracing, testing, isolation, quarantine needs to continue.'

BPCL privatisation move make workers jittery

BPCL privatisation move make workers jittery

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Older workers are headed for the VRS exit in larger-than-expected numbers even as unrest stirs over unrevised wage settlements.

National Anthem in cinemas: Centre urges SC to modify order, forms panel

National Anthem in cinemas: Centre urges SC to modify order, forms panel

Rediff.com8 Jan 2018

The committee has to consider a wide range of issues relating to the national anthem, and have extensive discussions with various ministries.

20 flights cancelled, 280 delayed due to Mumbai rains

20 flights cancelled, 280 delayed due to Mumbai rains

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Besides, as many as 44 per cent of the incoming flights were delayed by an average 8 minutes.

Health expenditure in April trebles to Rs 13,000 crore

Health expenditure in April trebles to Rs 13,000 crore

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Experts say a large part of the expenditure in April was spent on heads such as creating infrastructure for testing capacity and procuring testing kits, among other things.

'India is at the threshold of 1939-40 Germany!'

'India is at the threshold of 1939-40 Germany!'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

'When an individual becomes authoritarian, you can overthrow the individual easily. 'When the system becomes authoritarian, whoever challenges the system will be called a criminal or an anti-national.'

The first Pakistani to win an Oscar jazzes it up

The first Pakistani to win an Oscar jazzes it up

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy's next film is about aging Pakistani musicians who get a second chance because of jazz.

Lockdown blues? Amazing things you can do online

Lockdown blues? Amazing things you can do online

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

A roundup of what you can do from the comfort of your couch while sipping on a dalgona coffee in your pajamas.

Woman among 9 Sri Lanka bombers

Woman among 9 Sri Lanka bombers

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

'We believe that one of the suicide bombers studied in the UK and maybe later on did his post-graduate in Australia, before coming back to settle in Sri Lanka'