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Chennai to London: What my remote internship taught me

Chennai to London: What my remote internship taught me

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

'The internship made me realise that pursuing online courses will not add any value if one does not know where to apply it in the real world.'

India refutes US criticism of its FDI, IPR laws

India refutes US criticism of its FDI, IPR laws

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

USTR has said India imposed several barriers in major services industries such as insurance, banking, audiovisual, accounting, legal, telecommunications, distribution services, postal and express delivery services.

Pakistan's role in 26/11: Explosive revelations by Pak officer who headed probe

Pakistan's role in 26/11: Explosive revelations by Pak officer who headed probe

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

Almost every claim made by India about Pakistan's role in the 2008 Mumbai attacks has been backed by investigator, who probed the case in Islamabad.

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Nadeem-Shravan: Top 20 soundtracks

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

20 Nadeem-Shravan film albums which emerged as chartbusters.

Decision to divest his powers as CBI chief illegal: Alok Verma tells SC

Decision to divest his powers as CBI chief illegal: Alok Verma tells SC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The apex court agreed to hear on October 26 the petition by Verma challenging the government's decision. He has said in the petition that the CBI should be kept independent of the Department of Personnel and Training, which has jurisdiction over the probe agency, since it seriously hinders the CBI's independent functioning.

Gurdwara Nankana Sahib 'untouched, undamaged': Pak govt

Gurdwara Nankana Sahib 'untouched, undamaged': Pak govt

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Pak foreign office said that it was a scuffle between 2 Muslim groups and attempts to paint this incident as a communal issue are 'patently motivated'. It also said that claims of acts of 'desecration and destruction' are not only false but mischievous.

How footprints of Indian-origin corporate honchos are expanding

How footprints of Indian-origin corporate honchos are expanding

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

The footprints of Indian-origin corporate executives at multinationals is expanding, with Sandeep Kataria taking over the reins of footwear major Bata as its global chief executive officer. From FMCG majors to IT titans, Kataria joins the league of Indian-origin executives who have climbed the highest echelons of corporate across diverse sectors globally. From Nooyi to Pichai to Nadella, the list of such people at the helm of multi-billion dollar enterprises is long.

The year that was: Dubious awards of 2019

The year that was: Dubious awards of 2019

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The year has come to an end and we are looking forward to 2020. While we think back of the events that shaped the year, we couldn't help but think of these awards for these personalities.

Start-up: He wanted to print food like the printer does

Start-up: He wanted to print food like the printer does

Rediff.com20 Mar 2013

Eshwar K Vikas, who has made a dosa machine and patented it speaks with Shobha Warrier about the odds he faced in his entrepreneurial journey and the road ahead.

'This movie has made China introspect and learn from India'

'This movie has made China introspect and learn from India'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

Dying To Survive, on its way to becoming China's biggest box office hit, may compel the Xi Jinping government to change its policy towards Indian pharmaceutical companies, says Tarun Vijay.

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

PIX: President Kovind confers Padma awards on 73

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind presented Padma awards to 73 individuals, some posthumously, at a ceremony held in the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Monday.

Meet India's chief economic advisor, Kaushik Basu

Meet India's chief economic advisor, Kaushik Basu

Rediff.com6 May 2011

North Block hasn't made a bureaucrat out of the chief economic advisor yet

India must act fast to frame new IPR policy

India must act fast to frame new IPR policy

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

India had been engaged in a contentious battle with the US over the issue, especially in the pharmaceutical sector.

With revenue of $31 mn, ignio is another feather in TCS cap

With revenue of $31 mn, ignio is another feather in TCS cap

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

ignio has more than 75 patents filed in the artificial intelligence, machine-learning and intelligent-automation space

11 key initiatives to make India a start-up destination

11 key initiatives to make India a start-up destination

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

With time the start-up action plan will need to be tweaked and will need to move in the direction of removing both hurdles and privileges.

Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund situated on govt land, Centre tells HC

Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund situated on govt land, Centre tells HC

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The Centre's response came on a petition filed by the JNMF seeking to set aside the estate officer's October 15 eviction notice.

Hailey to launch Bieber Beauty makeup line

Hailey to launch Bieber Beauty makeup line

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

The American model is all set to launch her own line of cosmetics and beauty products.

Indian govt prepares to battle US pressure on trade laws

Indian govt prepares to battle US pressure on trade laws

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

A certain segment of the US pharma industry have become vocal about Indian policies on domestic content requirements and IPR.

How TCS plans to make WFH its mantra

How TCS plans to make WFH its mantra

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'At any given point in time, we expect only 25 per cent of our workforce will need to be in office.' 'And any given person will only be required to spend only 25 per cent of their time in office.'

Data protection: Candid views of Rishad Premji

Data protection: Candid views of Rishad Premji

Rediff.com19 Sep 2018

"Critical data which has to be resided in India is an important component that needs to be clarified, as this will be arguably uncovered on an ad hoc basis as we move forward."

CJI led bench to hear plea of CBI Chief Alok Verma on Friday

CJI led bench to hear plea of CBI Chief Alok Verma on Friday

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

He has also sought stay of the Centre's order asking him to proceed on leave and giving the interim charge of his post to Joint Director M Nageswara Rao, a 1986 batch Odisha-cadre IPS officer.

All about a duel on drugs

All about a duel on drugs

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

The South African government and large pharmaceutical companies are in combat mode regarding the proposed national policy on intellectual property that hopes to improve access to medicines for the poorer sections of the population.

Gujarat RS polls: HC issues notices to EC, Ahmed Patel

Gujarat RS polls: HC issues notices to EC, Ahmed Patel

Rediff.com21 Aug 2017

Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Balwantsinh Rajput challenged the EC's decision to invalidate the votes of two rebel Congress MLAs in Rajya Sabha polls.

For India's start-ups space is the next frontier

For India's start-ups space is the next frontier

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

While participation of start-ups in the space sector has largely been minimal so far, their involvement will be key towards building India's very own aerospace companies such as Maxar, Elon Musk's SpaceX and Rocket Labs, according to experts.

Tata's Vistara trademark 'objected'

Tata's Vistara trademark 'objected'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

It started commercial operations as a full service carrier on January 9.

Priyanka asks Adityanath to respect his saffron robes

Priyanka asks Adityanath to respect his saffron robes

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

In a dig at Adityanath's earlier warning that rioters damaging public property will have to pay, the Congress general secretary said saffron denotes Hinduism, a religion that does not advocate violence or 'revenge'.

In choosing Alphabet Inc, Google joins a branded crowd

In choosing Alphabet Inc, Google joins a branded crowd

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Google has a lot of experience with legal troubles over intellectual property.

Now, tech to catch drivers using cellphones

Now, tech to catch drivers using cellphones

Rediff.com21 Jun 2007

Instead of a police officer observing a cellphone in use, the system automatically detects a cellphone call and records which car was making the call.

India-born Arvind Krishna elected CEO of IBM

India-born Arvind Krishna elected CEO of IBM

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Krishna's appointment as head of the global IT giant adds to the growing list of Indian-origin executives at the helm of some of the biggest multinational companies. Krishna joins the club that includes Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Google and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga, PepsiCo's former CEO Indra Nooyi and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen.

Alok Verma is still director, Rakesh Asthana special director: CBI

Alok Verma is still director, Rakesh Asthana special director: CBI

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

To bring the perspective of the Central Vigilance Commission order recommending the divesting of powers of Verma and Asthana, Joint Director M Nageshwar Rao has been given the charge to look after the duties and functions of the Director as an interim arrangement, a CBI spokesperson said.

Flu drug plans take a hit

Flu drug plans take a hit

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

Is Mahindra Roxor a copy of Fiat Chrysler's Jeep?

Is Mahindra Roxor a copy of Fiat Chrysler's Jeep?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

FCA has alleged that the Roxor, which M&M imports in the US from India as knocked-down kits, was "a nearly identical copy of the iconic Jeep design", adding that the product was modelled after the original Willys Jeep.

India's tax regime and the Vodafone problem

India's tax regime and the Vodafone problem

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The manner in which India has allowed the rule of law to be subverted for over eight years is tragic, notes former additional solicitor general of India Bishwajit Bhattacharyya.

Aarushi case: HC castigates CBI for theory on Hemraj's murder

Aarushi case: HC castigates CBI for theory on Hemraj's murder

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

The court said the theory was based on the hypothesis that the Noida Police would not be able to find the body on the terrace on May 16, 2008 when Aarushi was found dead in her room.

Ishrat case: Congress accuses BJP of obstructing judicial process

Ishrat case: Congress accuses BJP of "obstructing" judicial process

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

The Congress on Tuesday hit back at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah over the Ishrat Jahan case, accusing them of "obstructing" judicial process and taking to "patent falsehoods".

This Israeli-American architect is trending thanks to Brad Pitt

This Israeli-American architect is trending thanks to Brad Pitt

Rediff.com17 Apr 2018

Neri Oxman is an award winning architect who combines technology with botany and life.

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

On trial is not Trump, but Trumpism

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

What is the guarantee that another Trump will not arise and reach out to the American people directly? The fact of the matter is that Trump's support base remains the envy of any American politician, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Future healthy for drug firms

Future healthy for drug firms

Rediff.com6 Nov 2004

Part-time Prasar Bharati board member Vempati becomes its new CEO

Part-time Prasar Bharati board member Vempati becomes its new CEO

Rediff.com3 Jun 2017

Vempati previously worked with Infosys and now heads an online media company.