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Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The tech creators, or the ones who made billions, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

US: Student from Andhra Pradesh dies in car mishap

US: Student from Andhra Pradesh dies in car mishap

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

A 22-year-old student from Hyderabad was killed in a freak car accident in the United States. Naresh Dacha, first year MS (EE) student at Wright State University, was driving from his home to the university yesterday morning along with his friend Varun when his car hit a tree on Route 22 in Dayton, Ohio.

Leaked documents show how ISIS is building its state

Leaked documents show how ISIS is building its state

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The 24-page dossier outlines how the terror group is trying to build a state complete with guidelines for education, natural resources, industry, diplomacy, propaganda and the military.

Heading to a US university?

Heading to a US university?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

United States Education Foundation in India offers a programme in New Delhi for prospective students.

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

26/11 hero Sadanand Vasant Date, who fought Kasab, is new NIA chief

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

Date, a 1990 Indian Police Service officer of the Maharashtra cadre who once sold newspapers in Pune to financially support his family, was honoured with the President's Police medal for gallantry for his role in what has come to be known as the 26/11 attack.

Covid Lockdown: How India Fared

Covid Lockdown: How India Fared

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

The March 2020 lockdown did not stop the spread of infection (as it triggered a huge reverse migration from cities), but it did help to flatten the curve and gave time to scale up health infrastructure.

How diplomatic row with Canada will test Indo-US ties

How diplomatic row with Canada will test Indo-US ties

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Experts say Canada's allegations regarding the Indian government's involvement in the fatal shooting of Khalistan Tiger Force chief Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Canada 'could be most significant test of strength of US-India partnership since early 2000s'.

Scientists use cellular networks to detect at-risk areas for COVID-19

Scientists use cellular networks to detect at-risk areas for COVID-19

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

According to the scientists, including Edwin Chong from Colorado State University in the United States, the novel technique can help identify the most crowded areas such as a city centre, where asymptomatic carriers have a high probability of coming into close contact with large numbers of healthy people.

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Kerala Guv gets Z+ cover after roadside standoff with SFI

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

The Z+ security cover of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel has been extended to Khan and Raj Bhavan, his office said in a post on 'X'.

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

India, A Miracle And A Wonder

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'There are many things we need to work on.' 'At the heart of it is, one, the extent of inequality, which is not good for democracy and nation; two, a structural decline on how a country ought to function, how people should be held accountable, whose role is what.'

US facing 4 historic crises at once, says Joe Biden

US facing 4 historic crises at once, says Joe Biden

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

On Saturday, Biden had accused Donald Trump of "abdicating responsibility" and had pressed the outgoing president to immediately sign the COVID-19 relief bill that was pending.

Indian philanthropist is top donor for US univ

Indian philanthropist is top donor for US univ

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

When John P Kapoor graduated from Bombay University in the 1960s, he had hoped to continue his studies in the United States but could not afford to pay for it. The State University of New York at Buffalo offered him a graduate fellowship.He never forgot his alma mater. In 2000, he gave it $5 million, and, recently, he increased that sum to $10.8 million.

Modi's Cultural Push

Modi's Cultural Push

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

With changes to Delhi's architectural map, a re-naming rash, and more Hindu symbolism in secular spaces, the government is making it clear it wants a clean break with post-colonial India, asserts T N Ninan.

US supports two-state solution, thinking out of the box: Haley

US supports two-state solution, thinking out of the box: Haley

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

She added that Washington wants to facilitate both the Palestinian Authority and Israel coming together, 'being accountable' and moving forward for peace.

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Concealed beneath the feat, which testifies to his political acumen and survival instincts, is the fact that the 72-year-old leader could never remain at peace with his allies which also made him change partners frequently.

'Securing release of ex navy men will be tough'

'Securing release of ex navy men will be tough'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'Instead of shouting at cricket matches, why don't we raise our voices for the release of the Indian Navy veterans in Qatar?'

China braces for new Covid wave, may see 65 million cases weekly

China braces for new Covid wave, may see 65 million cases weekly

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The new outbreak may be the greatest wave of illnesses ever recorded since China's stringent zero-Covid programme was abandoned last winter, which resulted in up to 85 per cent of the population being sick at the time.

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

These self-appointed well-wishers of AMU are basically for the control or police model of university governance. They have no faith whatsoever in the democratic functioning of the universities, observes Faizan Mustafa, former dean, Faculty of Law, and Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University.

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Indian American teen crashes truck into White House barrier, aimed to 'seize power'

Rediff.com24 May 2023

A 19-year-old Indian-origin teen accused of deliberately crashing a rented U-Haul truck into a White House barrier told authorities that he wanted to get inside the mansion to "seize power" and "kill" US President Joe Biden, according to media reports.

Rahul Backs Modi On....!

Rahul Backs Modi On....!

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Rahul Gandhi supports New Delhi's policy of having its relationship with Russia in the context of the Ukrainian war, despite the pressure it feels from the West.

I have a degree from Yale University: Smriti Irani

I have a degree from Yale University: Smriti Irani

Rediff.com10 Aug 2014

The controversy over Human Resources and Development Minister Smriti Irani's educational qualifications has taken a new turn with her assertion that she also has a degree from the prestigious Yale University in the United States

Trial of 'sham' Tri-Valley University president kicks off

Trial of 'sham' Tri-Valley University president kicks off

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

The trial of Susan Xiao Ping Su, the president and owner of the fraud-ridden Tri-Valley University, started on Tuesday.

'The themes of my novel are universal'

'The themes of my novel are universal'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Debutante novelist Kamala Nair speaks to Arthur J Pais.

Is Modi's Authoritarianism Good For India?

Is Modi's Authoritarianism Good For India?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

We need not spend much time going over what this government has done and is doing to the Opposition, by misusing the Enforcement Directorate and the CBI. There is a daily update on that, notes Aakar Patel.

US okays RECORD 55,000 student visas

US okays RECORD 55,000 student visas

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

The US mission to India has invited students to visit https://educationusaindia.usief.org.in/ and also participate in the EducationUSA University Virtual Fairs, to be held on Friday, August 27, for prospective graduate students and Friday, September 3, for prospective undergraduate students.

'Technology' appears 44 times in Modi-Biden statement, up from 5 three years ago

'Technology' appears 44 times in Modi-Biden statement, up from 5 three years ago

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

From the seas to the stars, this partnership will now be deepened by the defining role of technology, the statement said.

Charan Singh opposed Nehru's socialist economy

Charan Singh opposed Nehru's socialist economy

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Chaudhary Charan Singh, who on Friday was conferred with India's highest civilian award Bharat Ratna, is popularly known as a champion of farmers.

Harvard, Yale to join hands with Indian varsities

Harvard, Yale to join hands with Indian varsities

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

The lectures will eventually be beamed to 300 university campuses across India.

'Rahul Seems A Combination Of Nehru, Gandhi, Ambedkar'

'Rahul Seems A Combination Of Nehru, Gandhi, Ambedkar'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The Congress is trying to reinvent itself -- the caste census demand, OBC emphasis, the anti-corporate thrust, especially on Adani etc -- all this is not standard Congress strategy.'

A Month Later, Ukrainians Won't Bow Down

A Month Later, Ukrainians Won't Bow Down

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

Glimpses of the dogged Ukrainian resistance to the Russian invasion, which enters its first month today, March 24.

Nitish takes on governor over VCs' graft charges

Nitish takes on governor over VCs' graft charges

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The Nitish government has increased pressure on Governor Phagu Chauhan to take action against vice chancellors of two universities following allegations of corruption against them.

'I am no Mahesh Babu or Pavan Kalyan'

'I am no Mahesh Babu or Pavan Kalyan'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2010

US born and bred Adivi Sesh talks about directing and acting his debut Telugu film.

US-returned engineer wants to become a corporator

US-returned engineer wants to become a corporator

Rediff.com2 Feb 2010

Dr Shankara Prasad is different compared to the rest of the candidates. An M.Tech in Materials Engineering from the IIT-Kanpur and a Ph.D in Materials Science & Engineering from State University of New York, Stony Brook, United States of America, Dr Prasad after spending a major part of life outside India has returned to his home town Bangalore and says that he wants to make a change.

16 Arunachal cops train in Mandarin language; ITBP, Himachal cops next in line

16 Arunachal cops train in Mandarin language; ITBP, Himachal cops next in line

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

The university is also in the process to impart similar training to personnel of Indo-Tibetan Border Police and Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh police, a varsity official said on Monday.

Rig Veda, Apollo Statue, Mona Lisa enrich G20 Summit venue's culture corridor

Rig Veda, Apollo Statue, Mona Lisa enrich G20 Summit venue's culture corridor

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The exhibition of artefacts -- in physical and digital form -- has been set up on the same floor where the leaders' meetings took place.

Chinese incursions into India strategically planned: Study

Chinese incursions into India strategically planned: Study

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

In the 15-year dataset, the researchers noted an average of 7.8 incursions per year even though the Indian government's estimates are much higher.

Sports Shorts: NZ pull out of Thomas Cup due to COVID

Sports Shorts: NZ pull out of Thomas Cup due to COVID

Rediff.com4 May 2022

F1 winner from 1950s, Brooks dies aged 90

Trump wanted me to be Secretary of State: Nikki Haley

Trump wanted me to be Secretary of State: Nikki Haley

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

"I was the Governor of South Carolina, the best job serving the state that raised me. And then I got a phone call (after the 2016 elections," Haley, 48, said during a fireside chat organised by Indian Voices for Trump in Norristown in the battleground state of Pennsylvania on Saturday.

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Although the credit for acquiring the technological skill must be given to India's outstanding nuclear scientists, the decision to go nuclear was a political one that entailed clarity of vision, courage and resolve, points out Rup Narayan Das.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.