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Business schools adopt gaming technology

Business schools adopt gaming technology

Rediff.com7 Dec 2007

More than 30 universities and business schools have so far signed up with IBM to incorporate the computer giant's Innov8 "serious game" into their programme plans.

Dalit student suicide: HCU revokes suspension of 4 research scholars

Dalit student suicide: HCU revokes suspension of 4 research scholars

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

The HCU on Thursday revoked the suspension of four Dalit students against whom action was taken along with another research scholar Rohith Vemula Chakravarthi.

Of broken hearts and folded hands

Of broken hearts and folded hands

Rediff.com4 Mar 2020

Although Kamini has only studied till class five, she quickly got the hang of sending audio messages before her life turned upside down.

Meet Asha, the robotic nurse

Meet Asha, the robotic nurse

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

'Imagine taking care of a patient who is infected with Covid. A human nurse is unable to do that due to fear of infection. The robot can do that task, while it is controlled or supervised by the human nurse. So the robot becomes an extension of the nurse.'

With coronavirus fight, can India set an example?

With coronavirus fight, can India set an example?

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

India lacks China's culture of collective discipline, so what will provide the glue for people to cooperate rather than follow their raw survival instincts? asks Ravi Bhoothalingam.

J-K was, is, shall forever be a part of India: Swarup at UNHRC

J-K was, is, shall forever be a part of India: Swarup at UNHRC

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

Jammu and Kashmir "was, is and shall forever" remain an integral part of India, a top Indian diplomat asserted at the UN Human Rights Council's meeting in Geneva on Wednesday, a day after Pakistan sought the international community's intervention on the Kashmir issue. Speaking at the 43rd session of the UN Human Rights Council which is being held in Geneva in Switzerland from February 24 to March 20, Vikas Swarup, secretary (west), the ministry of external affairs, described Pakistan as the "epicentre of global terrorism".

Chandrababu Naidu to take oath as Andhra CM on June 8

Chandrababu Naidu to take oath as Andhra CM on June 8

Rediff.com28 May 2014

Telugu Desam Party president N Chandrababu Naidu will take oath as Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh on June 8

Biden sends comprehensive immigration reform bill to Congress

Biden sends comprehensive immigration reform bill to Congress

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Called the US Citizenship Act of 2021, the legislation modernises the immigration system, and also proposes to eliminate the per country cap for employment-based green cards, a move that would benefit thousands of Indian IT professionals whose current wait period for legal permanent residency runs into several decades.

Watch out for Michael Patra at RBI!

Watch out for Michael Patra at RBI!

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

'I am sure Dr Patra will get the fullest cooperation from the finance minister who needs workhorses, not prima donnas constantly looking to improve their CVs,' says T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan.

Honeymoon impotence: Fears about first time sex

Honeymoon impotence: Fears about first time sex

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

When you're newlywed and getting intimate for the first time, experiencing jitters and nervousness goes with the territory.

Modi must worry about India's malnutrition crisis

Modi must worry about India's malnutrition crisis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2020

'With the largest number of malnourished people on the planet, India is poised to be a nation that significantly under-performs as an economy.'

BJP releases Gujarat manifesto on the eve of voting

BJP releases Gujarat manifesto on the eve of voting

Rediff.com8 Dec 2017

Unlike the 2012 manifesto, the BJP has chosen not to make any extravagant promises.

How Indian banks will change by 2025

How Indian banks will change by 2025

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

Most adult Indians should have access to bank deposits, credit and remittance facilities as well as insurance and mutual fund products in the next decade, and technology will play a big role in this transformation, says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

What happened when Rahul had 'surprise date' with students

What happened when Rahul had 'surprise date' with students

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Seven young students from different parts of the country had a wide-ranging discussion from bringing out Congress manifesto in Braille, setting up gender-neutral toilets to steps for removing inequalities in education system and caste discrimination in society with the Congress chief.

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

What the new OTT/social/digital media policy says

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

The salient features of the new OTT/social media policy announced by the Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar on February 25, 2021.

Meet Girish Chandra Murmu: PM Modi and Amit Shah's go-to man

Meet Girish Chandra Murmu: PM Modi and Amit Shah's go-to man

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

A 1985-batch IAS officer with a reputation for industriousness, Murmu is currently special secretary in the revenue department.

DU denies suspending official over Smriti Irani leak

DU denies suspending official over Smriti Irani leak

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Amid a raging controversy, Delhi University has said that no official has been suspended in connection with the purported leaking of documents about HRD Minister Smriti Irani's education after she sought rescinding of the action.

China protests US ban on TikTok, WeChat; warns counter measures

China protests US ban on TikTok, WeChat; warns counter measures

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The US on Friday issued orders to ban popular Chinese social media apps TikTok and WeChat from Sunday to safeguard national security, weeks after India banned them, saying they were prejudicial to sovereignty, integrity and security of the country.

Smriti Irani appeals to DU to reinstate suspended officials

Smriti Irani appeals to DU to reinstate suspended officials

Rediff.com31 May 2014

Human Resources and Development Minister Smriti Irani on Saturday asked Delhi University to "reinstate" five non-teaching staff members, who were suspended for allegedly leaking purported documents relating to her undergraduate admission and admit card following a row over her educational qualifications.

MacArthur Fellowship for 2 Indian-American scientists

MacArthur Fellowship for 2 Indian-American scientists

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Two Indian-American scientists are among 23 scientists who have won this year's prestigious MacArthur Fellowship for showing exceptional creativity in their respective fields.

What is Biden trying to tell India?

What is Biden trying to tell India?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

It is difficult to recall an Indian minister in modern times pushing back at the US publicly, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Where's the Covid-19 data, ask scientists

Where's the Covid-19 data, ask scientists

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

Epidemiologists worry there's little or no data being shared on mortality by age group and contacts traced, which makes it difficult to understand how the effects of Covid-19 might be different in the Indian population, reports Ruchika Chitravanshi

No jail for Tamil journalist arrested for 'damaging' references to Guv

No jail for Tamil journalist arrested for 'damaging' references to Guv

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

R Gopal, the editor of Tamil magazine 'Nakkheeran', who had written articles on a sex scandal involving a woman college teacher, was picked up by police from the airport before he could board a flight to Pune, officials said.

Sony eyes distance learning market

Sony eyes distance learning market

Rediff.com9 May 2006

US formally exits Paris climate deal

US formally exits Paris climate deal

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

President Trump originally announced his intention to withdraw from the agreement in 2017 and formally notified the United Nations last year. The US exited the pact after a mandatory year-long waiting period that ended on Wednesday.

Smartphone apps may be secretly stealing your data: study

Smartphone apps may be secretly stealing your data: study

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Researchers conducted the first ever large-scale and systematic study of exactly how the trusty apps on Android phones are able to talk to one another and trade information

Pakistan improving sanitation faster than India: study

Pakistan improving sanitation faster than India: study

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Pakistan is far ahead of India in improving access to water, sanitation and in eroding inequalities for its citizens, according to a US university study.

How good is the Reliance Jio service?

How good is the Reliance Jio service?

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Trial offer is only by invite as of now, but is expected to be extended soon to select customers of Reliance Digital Express.

10 HOT careers for IT grads

10 HOT careers for IT grads

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Engineering graduates specialising in artificial intelligence and machine learning can earn up to 24 lakh a year, says Saran Balasundaram, founder and CEO, HanDigital, a talent consulting firm.

Can your career affect your fertility?

Can your career affect your fertility?

Rediff.com3 Aug 2018

A new study highlights the difficulty young people face while trying to balance career and achieve parenthood at an age when they are most fertile.

'Bhartiyata' should be our only loyalty'

'Bhartiyata' should be our only loyalty'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

'As Indians, we should be claiming and celebrating 'Bhartiyata' rather than seeking commitment to beliefs which are divisive and exclusionary.'

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

'As finance minister, it is very difficult to do as much as one should'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

'Since the NDA took office in 2014, and aggressively since 2019, the Union government seems hell bent on centralising all power and resources, only to fail spectacularly.'

Covid-19: Where are Delhi's famous mohalla clinics?

Covid-19: Where are Delhi's famous mohalla clinics?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Over the past six months, the neighbourhood primary health centres have remained largely ill-equipped and thus relegated in the fight against the virus. Nitin Kumar reports.

Stephen's molestation row: DCW summons Thampu, professor

Stephen's molestation row: DCW summons Thampu, professor

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

The Delhi Commission for Women on Tuesday summoned St Stephen's principal Valson Thampu and college professor Satish Kumar after receiving a complaint from the research scholar, who has accused the latter of sexual harassment.

'Emergence of another coronavirus is inevitable'

'Emergence of another coronavirus is inevitable'

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'The worst case scenario is a rebound of the virus.' 'Life is not going to be what it was.' 'Life as we know it has changed forever.' 'The new normal therefore is test, trace and treat.'

Rajan slams plans to allow India Inc to set up banks

Rajan slams plans to allow India Inc to set up banks

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The RBI working group's proposal to allow corporate houses to set up banks is a "bombshell" and at this juncture, it is more important to stick to the tried and tested limits on involvement of business houses in the banking sector, according to an article jointly written by former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan and ex-Deputy Governor Viral Acharya. They also said that the proposal is "best left on the shelf".

Want higher income? Go for broadband connection

Want higher income? Go for broadband connection

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

The study, 'socioeconomic effects of broadband speed: a microeconomic investigation', says in emerging countries like India, setting up a new broadband connection of speed 0.5 Mbps could lead to an increase in household income by $800 a year, which means Rs 50,168, according to the latest currency conversion rate (a dollar was Rs 62.71 as on Friday).

It's time to revamp our education system

It's time to revamp our education system

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The last thing the country needs in a globalising and technologically advancing international business environment is a poorly educated workforce.

The $35-computer is back! Launch on Oct 5

The $35-computer is back! Launch on Oct 5

Rediff.com28 Sep 2011

The much-awaited $35 computing-cum-access device, to be made available to students right from primary schools to universities, will be launched on October 5.