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ISRO to launch record 22 satellites in single mission

ISRO to launch record 22 satellites in single mission

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

India is all set to script history by launching a record number of 22 satellites, including a number of micro and nano ones from foreign countries, in a single mission in May this year.

Taxpayers' charter will be statutory and enforceable

Taxpayers' charter will be statutory and enforceable

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

"The underlining theme with which we have been working till now is that we trust the taxpayers and from purely an enforcement agency, we are shifting our focus to being a service-oriented department," says CBDT chairman Pramod Chandra Mody.

World's 10 best companies to work for

World's 10 best companies to work for

Rediff.com4 Jun 2010

Happy employees are motivated employees and a huge contributing factor to any company's success. No wonder then, the top 10 great companies to work for -- as listed by Fortune magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute -- also do well when it comes to profitability.

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Trump or Biden? America votes to elect 46th President

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

Amidst a resurgent COVID-19 pandemic, nearly 100 million people have already cast their ballots in early voting, putting the country on course for its highest turnout in a century. Some 239 million people are eligible to vote this year.

A peculiar problem plagues India's AI roadmap

A peculiar problem plagues India's AI roadmap

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

National artificial intelligence unit stuck for lack of anchor department

Study abroad? Why you should take the TOEFL

Study abroad? Why you should take the TOEFL

Rediff.com27 May 2010

More than 7,500 colleges and universities in more than 130 countries recognise TOEFL scores.

Hackers operated Rahul, Congress Twitter handles from 5 countries: Police

Hackers operated Rahul, Congress Twitter handles from 5 countries: Police

Rediff.com8 Dec 2016

The Twitter handles of Rahul Gandhi and the Congress which were recently hacked were operated from five countries including the United States, Delhi Police said on Wednesday.

'Jinnah hankered to return to his beloved Bombay'

'Jinnah hankered to return to his beloved Bombay'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Pakistan's Ambassador to the US, Husain Haqqani has said that the founder of Pakistan, Mohamed Ali Jinnah had hoped that India-Pakistan relations would be like the cordial US-Canada relations, and also had hankered nostalgically to return one day to his beloved Mumbai.

Pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice banned

Pro-Khalistan group Sikhs for Justice banned

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

The fringe organisation, run by a few radical Sikhs of foreign nationality in the US, Canada, the United Kingdom openly espouses the cause of Khalistan and in that process challenges the sovereignty and territorial integrity of India.

ISRO begins countdown for launch of 20 satellites

ISRO begins countdown for launch of 20 satellites

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

A 48-hour countdown began on Monday for the launch of record 20 satellites, including India's latest earth observation Cartosat-2 Series Satellite, onboard PSLV C-34 from Sriharikota on June 22.

Trump sounds like a Badshah out to enjoy himself

Trump sounds like a Badshah out to enjoy himself

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

What can be more seductive to lure a populist politician than a mass rally? Modi understands Trump well like few people can, notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

China versus the people of Hong Kong

China versus the people of Hong Kong

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

India needs to take note of China's assertiveness in implementing its national security law as also its recently exhibited sensitivity to criticism of Xi Jinping by the Indian media, says former senior R&AW officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

Facebook's lobbying practices in India may be probed before election

Facebook's lobbying practices in India may be probed before election

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

The parliamentary committee on IT has recently been in the news for asking global representatives of Twitter, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram to present their views on misuse of social media platforms and its impact on citizens.

Competition Commission slaps Rs 1.35 bn fine on Google

Competition Commission slaps Rs 1.35 bn fine on Google

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The order was passed with dissent by two members, and four members feeling that there had been abuse of the search engine's dominant position.

How HUL and P&G are shaping their India strategy

How HUL and P&G are shaping their India strategy

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

While Unilever has been aggressive, both organically and inorganically in the country, P&G's approach has been about achieving 'balanced growth' in terms of top line and bottom line.

'Big retail chains not meant for India'

'Big retail chains not meant for India'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2008

Uttar Pradesh Udyog Vyapar Pratinidhi Mandal president and Rajya Sabha MP Banwari Lal Kanchal said said the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Commerce was studying the impact of big malls on small retailers and is expected to submit its report to the central government soon. He is one of the committee members. Kanchal claimed that, in the last five years, an estimated 20 million traders had been rendered jobless due to the sprouting of big shopping malls in the country.

S'pore Airlines slashes fuel surcharges

S'pore Airlines slashes fuel surcharges

Rediff.com8 Sep 2008

For passengers booking a return ticket between India and Singapore from Tuesday, they would be charged $100 as fuel surcharge instead of the present $110 per sector. As a result, they would gain a total of $20 for their onward and return journeys, an airline spokesperson said.

8 tips to choose a good boarding school

8 tips to choose a good boarding school

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

It is important to understand the resources that each boarding school offers.

Govt to hike gas price for ONGC, RIL by 60%

Govt to hike gas price for ONGC, RIL by 60%

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

About two dozen discoveries of the state-owned ONGC, Reliance Industries and the Gujarat State Petroleum Corp (GSPC) in KG Basin alone are languishing for want of right price.

RCom ties up with Singapore operator

RCom ties up with Singapore operator

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

Making its foray into mobile content outsourcing, the CDMA major, Reliance Communications, has signed its first contract with a Singapore-based GSM service provider.

Salil Parekh on how Infy beat TCS' growth rate in Q1

Salil Parekh on how Infy beat TCS' growth rate in Q1

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

In his second year at the helm, Infosys CEO & MD Salil Parekh looks optimistic about the company's growth prospects. With stability back in the industry, Parekh, in an interview with Bibhu Ranjan Mishra and Debasis Mohapatra, says turbulence is over and Infosys is on its way to regaining its old glory.

Study finds GM ingredients in packaged foods in India

Study finds GM ingredients in packaged foods in India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

The study also found that most GM foods did not disclose the fact on the label. "A few also made false claims of being GM-free," the study by CSE said.

GMAT: Your ticket to an MBA abroad

GMAT: Your ticket to an MBA abroad

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Rahul Abrol, from Top Careers and You consulting, examines the GMAT's format and structure.

Understanding changes to the TOEFL

Understanding changes to the TOEFL

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

Top Careers and You, exam experts, answer questions about the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).

'Animation parks to create 2 lakh jobs by 2010'

'Animation parks to create 2 lakh jobs by 2010'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2007

Building animation parks with hi-tech studios in the country would help the industry to perform all its activities within India thus raising additional revenues, the chamber said.

Suicide bombers sent to US, Europe: Report

Suicide bombers sent to US, Europe: Report

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

The Taliban has reportedly sent out large teams of trained suicide bombers into the United States and Europe, to wreck mayhem.

Greenhouse emissions to dominate G-8

Greenhouse emissions to dominate G-8

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

The G-8 meeting is being held at a luxury hotel on the beachside in Heiligendamm, which is sealed off from anti-globalisation protestors by a 13-kilometre-long fence.

Study Abroad: Start on the right foot!

Study Abroad: Start on the right foot!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2007

Karan Gupta, education counsellor, discusses key preparation tactics for international students before their departure to a foreign university.

India to be global hub for market research

India to be global hub for market research

Rediff.com5 May 2007

Over the last couple of years, the Indian landscape for outsourced market research is changing rapidly.

Drug reverses heart disease

Drug reverses heart disease

Rediff.com14 Mar 2006

`For the first time we have a drug that can not only halt the progression of the disease, but in the vast majority of patients, it actually showed the disease regress.'

Apple still not singing the right tune in India

Apple still not singing the right tune in India

Rediff.com4 Aug 2008

In India, Apple users purchase entertainment content from other websites, at times from legitimate portals, but mostly end up buying pirated content in India.

US couple abandons toddler to play Pokemon Go, arrested

US couple abandons toddler to play Pokemon Go, arrested

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

When deputies got to the home, they say the boy was in the front yard trying to get in the front door of the home.

Sivaji in theatres on May 31

Sivaji in theatres on May 31

Rediff.com14 May 2007

The most anticipated film of recent times, Sivaji, is releasing on the May 31st, AVM Studios announced.

Trump to make first state visit to UK in June

Trump to make first state visit to UK in June

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

A procession down the Mall to Buckingham Palace in a golden carriage and a banquet for 150 people hosted by the monarch are among the highlights of any state visit.

Clutch Auto to set up JV in US

Clutch Auto to set up JV in US

Rediff.com27 Mar 2006

Orchid inks pact with Mayne Pharma

Orchid inks pact with Mayne Pharma

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

Orchid Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals Ltd has entered into a marketing alliance with Australia-based Mayne Pharma, for distribution of select life-saving injectable antibiotic formulations.

Tanishq starts campaign in US ahead of expansion

Tanishq starts campaign in US ahead of expansion

Rediff.com14 Dec 2006

As part of its overseas expansion strategy, Tanishq is planning to open its first exclusive company-owned outlet in the US. It is currently present only in West Asia with a few shop-in-shops.

Reliance lowers ISD rates

Reliance lowers ISD rates

Rediff.com19 Jul 2006

CDMA mobile operator Reliance Communication on Wednesday reduced international calling rates upto 66 per cent for consumers using global calling cards of different denominations.

Idea cuts ISD rates by 80 paise per minute

Idea cuts ISD rates by 80 paise per minute

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

After Airtel and Hutch, cellular operator Idea, an Aditya Birla Group Company, has lowered ISD rates by 80 paise per minute.

Hutch slashes ISD, STD call rates

Hutch slashes ISD, STD call rates

Rediff.com16 Mar 2006

Hutch on Thursday announced reduction in ISD and STD call rates across all plans, both postpaid and prepaid.