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Vivek Dehejia: 'Modi model,' template for India's development?

Vivek Dehejia: 'Modi model,' template for India's development?

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

There are those who question whether Gujarat is the growth miracle that many claim or routinely assume that it is, says Vivek Dehejia.

Is your infant on antibiotics?

Is your infant on antibiotics?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

Children who have been given antibiotics before the first birthday have an increased risk of developing asthma.

Indians unwilling to set up productive enterprises

Indians unwilling to set up productive enterprises

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Devesh Kapur asks why FDI is not attracted to India - and why Indians themselves are unwilling to set up productive enterprises.

Coronavirus: 361 dead in China, cases soar to 17,200

Coronavirus: 361 dead in China, cases soar to 17,200

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

China's National Health Commission in its daily report on Monday said that 2,829 new cases of coronavirus were reported nationwide on February 2, taking the total number of infection to 17,205.

Now, flexible 'paper tablet' that can be twisted

Now, flexible 'paper tablet' that can be twisted

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Developed by Queen's University in Canada in collaboration with Plastic Logic and Intel Labs, it could lead to revolutionary new gadgets that are virtually unbreakable -- and as thin as a piece of paper.

Expert tips: The best options to study in the US

Expert tips: The best options to study in the US

Rediff.com16 Jul 2016

In an online chat with readers, NNS Chandra offered advice on how to pursue an education abroad.

Know the Canadian 'bhais' of PM Modi?

Know the Canadian 'bhais' of PM Modi?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Patrick Bhai and Stephen Bhai are old friends of Gujarat.

How bats carry coronavirus without getting sick

How bats carry coronavirus without getting sick

Rediff.com7 May 2020

Instead of killing bat cells as the virus does with human cells, the MERS coronavirus enters a long-term relationship with the host, maintained by the bat's unique 'super' immune system

2 NY cats first pets in US to test positive for COVID-19

2 NY cats first pets in US to test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

The agencies said that both pets had mild respiratory illness and are expected to make a full recovery. COVID19 infections have been reported in very few animals worldwide and mostly in those that had close contact with a person with COVID-19.

'My son wants to pursue aerospace engineering in the US'

'My son wants to pursue aerospace engineering in the US'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2017

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.

Nirankari Mission head Hardev Singh dies

Nirankari Mission head Hardev Singh dies

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Hardev Singh, head of Nirankari Mission, was killed in a road accident in Canada on Friday.

Planning to take the IELTS?

Planning to take the IELTS?

Rediff.com31 Mar 2006

This cute hitchhiking robot didn't last 2 weeks in US

This cute hitchhiking robot didn't last 2 weeks in US

Rediff.com4 Aug 2015

A hitchhiking robot that captured millions of hearts by successfully travelling across Canada and parts of Europe has met a violent end after being vandalised in the US, just two weeks into its cross-country trek.

Office bullying worse than sexual harassment

Office bullying worse than sexual harassment

Rediff.com10 Mar 2008

A new study has revealed that workplace bullying is more harmful than sexual harassment for employees.

India 4th most favoured country in US

India 4th most favoured country in US

Rediff.com2 Sep 2006

The Polling Institute of Quinnipiac University in Connecticut, which conducted the survey, asked Americans to rank 15 countries, as well as the Palestinian Authority and the United Nations, on a scale of zero to 100.

Indian origin scientist turns manure, corn husks into biofuels

Indian origin scientist turns manure, corn husks into biofuels

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Researchers led by engineering professor Animesh Dutta, director of the Bio-Renewable Innovation Lab at the University of Guelph in Canada, have found a solution: pressure cooking.

Honour for Akshay!

Honour for Akshay!

Rediff.com8 May 2008

Akshay Kumar will soon become a doctor courtesy the University of Windsor (Ontario), which will confer an honorary doctorate to the star on May 9 in Toronto, Canada. And the Khildadi star has one person to thank for the honour. The person in question is Ajay Virmani, Cargojet President, who lobbied for the actor.

This doctor contracted coronavirus, but recovered

This doctor contracted coronavirus, but recovered

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'As a doctor, I always knew I would get it, but I was always sure I would get cured too.'

'My budget is 4 to 5 lakhs. Can I study abroad?'

'My budget is 4 to 5 lakhs. Can I study abroad?'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

In an online chat with readers, Dipti Punjabi, counsellor, EGE Global Education addressed queries related to studying abroad and offered advice on courses, tuition fee and more.

US will repair its alliances and engage with world again: Biden

US will repair its alliances and engage with world again: Biden

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

In his maiden address to the employees of the State Department, the US president said he has come to the building to send a clear message to the world: America is back. America is back. Diplomacy is back.

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

KRN's life was a saga of surprises

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'KRN's journey from a humble cottage in Uzhavoor to Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi was no less spectacular than that of Abraham Lincoln from the log cabin to the White House'.

Spotted: Azhar in 1988

Spotted: Azhar in 1988

Rediff.com30 Jan 2007

Anil Kukreja sends us a picture of Azharuddin from a long time ago.

Kobe Bryant, daughter 'Mambacita' died pursuing basketball dream

Kobe Bryant, daughter 'Mambacita' died pursuing basketball dream

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Kobe Bryant called his daughter Gianna "Mambacita" after his own court nickname, "Black Mamba," confident she would follow in his footsteps and become a professional basketball player. On Sunday, the 41-year-old five-time NBA champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist died with his 13-year-old daughter and seven others in a helicopter crash northwest of Los Angeles as they pursued that dream.

COVID fallout: Markets crowded, but malls empty

COVID fallout: Markets crowded, but malls empty

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

What can malls do to entice customers? Brand coach Ambi Parameswaran has a few suggestions.

An I-Day gift in Ottawa

An I-Day gift in Ottawa

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

The formal inauguration of Canada-India Center of Excellence in Science, Technology and Policy, Carleton University, Ottawa will coincide with India's Independence Day, August 15.

'Vegetarianism can help'

'Vegetarianism can help'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'But one of the important things to remember is that what we are seeing today in India -- the destruction of the forests, the opening up of the forests to mining companies.' 'It's a horrifying thing that's going on.' 'Yet, if you look at who owns the mining companies, you will see that almost always they are vegetarians!' 'They are people, who in their own lives would probably not even hurt an insect, but yet have no qualms about destroying an entire ecosystem.'

ISRO scripts space history, successfully launches 8 satellites into orbit

ISRO scripts space history, successfully launches 8 satellites into orbit

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

PSLV C-35, carrying India's SCATSAT-1 meant for ocean and weather studies and seven other satellites including from the United States and Canada, on Monday lifted off from the spaceport in Sriharikota.

Why this trauma survivor wants to win Miss World

Why this trauma survivor wants to win Miss World

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Miss World Washington Shree Saini tells us how she overcame multiple traumas and carved her niche to compete for Miss World this year.

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.

All 645 evacuated from Wuhan test negative for coronavirus

All 645 evacuated from Wuhan test negative for coronavirus

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

Three medical students studying at the Wuhan University, all natives of Kerala, who returned to India on their own recently and self-reported at a hospital in the state have tested positive for the respiratory virus.

All you want to know about TOEFL

All you want to know about TOEFL

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

The first part of a two-part series on the TOEFL exam -- an introduction to the TOEFL and registration tips.

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.

Apply for the TOEFL Scholarship 2012

Apply for the TOEFL Scholarship 2012

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

ETS is inviting applications from Indian students for the TOEFL India Scholarship 2011. Read on for details.

Meet the most beautiful woman in the world

Meet the most beautiful woman in the world

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

It's the first time a Spanish contestant has won the title.

On 'SlutWalk' trail: From Toronto to New Delhi

On 'SlutWalk' trail: From Toronto to New Delhi

Rediff.com15 Jun 2011

In booty shorts and carrying placard reading "It's a dress, not a yes" and "Our body, our choices" thousands of women will launch 'SlutWalk', a parade to protest against sexual harassment in India's 'rape capital' -- New Delhi.

'My son wants to pursue MS abroad. Please advice'

'My son wants to pursue MS abroad. Please advice'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international education.

Aamir Khan to star in Anurag Kashyap's next?

Aamir Khan to star in Anurag Kashyap's next?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

Blue Velvet might just be the director's next, if he manages to lock the script.

Studying abroad? Don't forget to buy adequate travel cover

Studying abroad? Don't forget to buy adequate travel cover

Rediff.com24 Oct 2017

Buying in India is usually cheaper unless you have a pre-existing disease

'Talking to my roomies was scary'

'Talking to my roomies was scary'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

GA reader Parshati Patel shares her experience of living with roommates.

Too much Net may turn teens into drug addicts

Too much Net may turn teens into drug addicts

Rediff.com27 Apr 2011

Researchers at the Queen's University in Canada found that young adults who are regularly glued to their screens arefar more likely to engage in risky behaviour than their peers.