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REVEALED! 7 secrets about the STUNNING Benafsha

REVEALED! 7 secrets about the STUNNING Benafsha

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

That Benafsha Soonawalla is multi-talented is a given. And she can really rock the bikini.

5 SUPER COOL courses you should pursue in 2020

5 SUPER COOL courses you should pursue in 2020

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Did you know that ethical hackers earn anything between Rs 800 to Rs 1,000 per hour?

From JNU to Jamuria: Aishe Ghosh to test her brand of politics

From JNU to Jamuria: Aishe Ghosh to test her brand of politics

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

The first sitting JNUSU functionary to fight assembly polls, Ghosh, a latecomer into politics, blossomed as the president of the union at a time when student politics saw a resurgence after Left leader Kanhaiya Kumar came into media limelight following a sedition case.

US coronavirus death toll surpasses 1,50,000

US coronavirus death toll surpasses 1,50,000

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

The first death in the US was reported on February 29. The country reached 50,000 deaths 54 days later on April 23, and 34 days later, on May 27, crossed 100,000 deaths. It has taken 63 days to add another 50,000 to reach the 150,000 mark, CNN reported.

How Sonika, Rinna Make Birthdays Special

How Sonika, Rinna Make Birthdays Special

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'That we could touch someone's loving memory is fulfilling; it is something we both cherish.'

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Azam Khan, Muslims and UP Politics

Rediff.com12 Aug 2021

True, Azam Khan is being targeted rather disproportionately and also because of his Muslim identity. That must be protested and resisted. But to say that he is a big messiah, and his profit-making educational enterprise is an issue concerning all Muslims of India, is absolutely unjustified, assert Mohammad Sajjad and Md Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

'The sooner we junk the rhetoric of freebies, the better'

'The sooner we junk the rhetoric of freebies, the better'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

'Welfare schemes are not a necessary evil, they are a necessary good.'

'What is the procedure to apply for TOEFL?'

'What is the procedure to apply for TOEFL?'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

In an online chat, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shared career advice with readers.

Wear High Heels Without Pain Or Injury

Wear High Heels Without Pain Or Injury

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The ideal height of the heel should be between 3-9 centimeters says Dr Manan Vora.

CAT 2013 dates announced; registration commences August 5

CAT 2013 dates announced; registration commences August 5

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Students can register for the Common Admission Test between August 5 and September 24, while the exam will be held between October 16 and November 11, 2013.

Case development arm: ISB-Ivey tie-up soon

Case development arm: ISB-Ivey tie-up soon

Rediff.com30 Oct 2009

The Centre is being set up in collaboration with Richard Ivey School of Business (Ivey), The University of Western Ontario, Canada.

Battle rages in US between pro and anti Modi desi academics

Battle rages in US between pro and anti Modi desi academics

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

A coalition of over 150 US-based academicians back Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Silicon Valley next week and counter refute 130 US-based South Asian academics who oppose the Modi visit and his Digital India initiative.

India looks at close to double digit growth this year: Sitharaman

India looks at close to double digit growth this year: Sitharaman

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

India is looking at near close to double-digit growth this year and the country will be one of the fastest-growing economies, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. The minister also emphasised that she expects the economic growth next year to be in the range of 7.5-8.5 per cent, which will be sustained for the next decade.

What does it cost to study in Ireland?

What does it cost to study in Ireland?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

While business, humanities and engineering programmes at the undergraduate level start at 10,000 (annually), candidates should make provision of 8,000-12,000 (approx Rs 6 lakh to 10 lakh) towards living expenses annually, says Sushil Sukhwani.

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

'Rishi you are going to be something one day'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2022

'Rishi is brought up with Indian values -- Indian qualities like respect our parents, respect our uncles -- but he is more British.'

8 Indians amongst world's top management gurus

8 Indians amongst world's top management gurus

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

These are people known little to the general public but revered throughout the business world.

She quit a lucrative US job to help India's underprivileged girls

She quit a lucrative US job to help India's underprivileged girls

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

Saima Hasan, founder and chief executive officer of Roshni Academy that works to empower girls from government schools in New Delhi and surrounding areas to achieve their full potential in college, jobs and life in general, tells P Rajendran what drew her to help poor girls.

Ukraine: 'India remained cold-blooded and rational'

Ukraine: 'India remained cold-blooded and rational'

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'As long as we have such partners, Russia cannot be isolated.'

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

'I have grown some steel in my psyche'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

'I'm 79 + now, and I've been doing all this since my late 20s.' 'Sometimes the ideological war extends to the home as well.' 'Many nights I couldn't sleep when someone close to me uttered the smallest insult.' 'It would cause me a lot of pain. But one has to be honest to oneself.'

A 'power to people' plan that clicked!

A 'power to people' plan that clicked!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2008

A business model originally conceived by an Indian-American student to supply power to India's villages by burning rice husks has won $50,000 in prize money after topping the prestigious Social Innovation Competition at the University of Texas last month.

'Grave concerns' about Trump's mental stability: Harvard doctors

'Grave concerns' about Trump's mental stability: Harvard doctors

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

In the letter addressed to the US president, the doctors -- one from the Harvard Medical School and two others who have been associated with top US varsities over the years - have urged him to order a "full medical and neuropsychiatric evaluation" before the President-elect takes office on January 20.

1st woman Director of IIM-C quits after tiff with faculty

1st woman Director of IIM-C quits after tiff with faculty

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

Seth had served as the Professor of Management at Virginia Tech, US and also held the position of Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois.

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Why Amit Mitra is important to Mamata

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

No longer Bengal's finance minister, Amit Mitra, Mamata's principal chief advisor, will still advise and aid the 'chief minister and finance department on all matters relating to management of state finance', represent the 'state government in national and international events/meetings/committees' and examine 'important proposals/files and policy issues relating to financial matters referred to him for advice/views'.

India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe rise in PM2.5 pollution: Report

India home to 18 of 20 cities with most severe rise in PM2.5 pollution: Report

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The report Air Quality and Health in Cities combined ground-based air quality data with satellites and models to produce air quality estimates for cities around the world.

Does a woman's career end after marriage?

Does a woman's career end after marriage?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Ojasvi Soni talks about how life changed for her post marriage.

Trump administration revokes new student visa order

Trump administration revokes new student visa order

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

The announcement comes as a big relief to international students, including those from India.

'Service sector key to GDP and jobs'

'Service sector key to GDP and jobs'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2012

India among developing nations is far ahead in becoming a service economy, says Uday Karmarkar.

US duo William Nordhaus and Paul Romer win Nobel Economics Prize

US duo William Nordhaus and Paul Romer win Nobel Economics Prize

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Nordhaus, a professor at Yale University, is best known for his work on climate economics. Romer, of New York University's Stern School of Business, is a proponent of a theory that examines how the world can achieve sustainable growth.

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".

Indian entrepreneurs win Intel Global Challenge

Indian entrepreneurs win Intel Global Challenge

Rediff.com28 Nov 2012

Two young entrepreneurs discuss their winning idea and how they plan to scale their business with Ritu Jha.

US varsity keen on campus in India

US varsity keen on campus in India

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Last year, the institute sent a three-person team from its textile engineering, school of business administration, and science and health department to study the market potential and feasibility.

Rakesh Khurana appointed Harvard College dean

Rakesh Khurana appointed Harvard College dean

Rediff.com23 Jan 2014

Rakesh Khurana, the Marvin Bower professor of Leadership Development at Harvard Business School, professor of sociology in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences and co-master of Cabot House, was named dean of Harvard College Wednesday.

How to register for CAT 2013

How to register for CAT 2013

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The last date to register for the Common Admission Test (CAT 2013) is September 24. Read on for details on how to register for the test...

Indian-American physician named co-chair of Biden's Covid task-force

Indian-American physician named co-chair of Biden's Covid task-force

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Dr Murthy, 43, a former United States Surgeon General, along with two other co-chairs -- Dr David Kessler and Dr Marcella Nunez-Smith -- would lead a team of leading public health experts who will advise Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on the deadly virus.

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Is it just the glamour?

How music label Snafu uses AI to decode if a song will be a hit

How music label Snafu uses AI to decode if a song will be a hit

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

With a team of 20-odd people, Snafu tries to unearth the rough diamonds from millions of songs. Can AI help look for a needle in a haystack? Ritwik Sharma finds out.

Viral Acharya's remedies for the Indian economy

Viral Acharya's remedies for the Indian economy

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Acharya emphasised that the time is "really ripe" for land, labour and agricultural reforms in India.

ISB dean on what lies ahead

ISB dean on what lies ahead

Rediff.com24 Aug 2005

Politics was slowing India's growth: Raghuram Rajan

Politics was slowing India's growth: Raghuram Rajan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Rajan said the government focussed more on fulfilling its political and social agenda rather than paying attention to the economic growth.

Gita study to be mandatory at Seton Hall Univ

Gita study to be mandatory at Seton Hall Univ

Rediff.com21 Nov 2008

The study of the Bhagvad Gita has become mandatory for every student joining Seton Hall University in New Jersey from this year. Seton Hall is an independent, Catholic university under the Archdiocese of Newark founded in 1856.