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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.

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.

'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.'

'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.

'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.

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.

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

India successfully launches first space observatory Astrosat into orbit

India successfully launches first space observatory Astrosat into orbit

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Just over 22 minutes into the flight, the rocket put Astrosat into orbit at an altitude of 650 km above the earth

Over 48,000, including top industrialists, sign petition for GST

Over 48,000, including top industrialists, sign petition for GST

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

The government was hoping to roll out the GST regime from April 2016.

100 foreigners for Infosys internship

100 foreigners for Infosys internship

Rediff.com3 Jun 2005

A total of 100 students from 70 universities across the world are expected to arrive at Infosys Technologies as part of its global internship programme, 'InStep', officials of the Nasdaq-listed company, said on Friday.

World Cup diary: Fans get true taste of Russia

World Cup diary: Fans get true taste of Russia

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Many soccer fans knew little or nothing about Russian cuisine before the World Cup, but have tucked into local gastronomy with relish, trying everything from luxurious caviar to staples like veal tongue.

Are you terrified of falling asleep?

Are you terrified of falling asleep?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2018

You could be suffering from sleep paralysis, says Dr Lancelot Mark Pinto.

'India must play aggressive role in S Asia'

'India must play aggressive role in S Asia'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

The frosty nature of relations between India and Pakistan is among the main causes of South Asia's insecurity predicament, he informed the audience of academics at the seminar.

Indian-Canadian teen attends intl environment meet

Indian-Canadian teen attends intl environment meet

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

Roopa Suppiah, a student at Queen's University, Ontario, was chosen by the British Council to attend an environmental forum in Shanghai, September 1 to 7.

Two Canadian athletes pull out of CWG

Two Canadian athletes pull out of CWG

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

The spate of withdrawals from the Delhi Commonwealth Games continued with Canadian diver Meaghan Benfeito and badminton player Alvin Lau becoming the latest to opt out of the event citing contrasting reasons.

'My contact with S Asians was through movies'

'My contact with S Asians was through movies'

Rediff.com18 May 2010

Priscilla Uppal, award-winning poet, novelist, literary critic and professor of English at York University, was amongst the five Indian/Indo-Canadian writers invited to the 12th Blue Metropolis International Literary Festival, Canada's largest literary festival, in Montreal last month. Ajit Jain caught up with the author.

Wipro to provide 35,000 books to needy children in N America

Wipro to provide 35,000 books to needy children in N America

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The funds raised by employees were matched by an equal contribution from Wipro.

Prof Darga: Where Islam meets Veerashaivism

Prof Darga: Where Islam meets Veerashaivism

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

Professor Ramzan Darga, a Muslim, teaches Basava Philosophy and Veerashaivism at Karnataka's Gulbarga University. He was the keynote speaker at the Veerashaiva Samaja of North America 2010 Convention held on July 3 and 4 in Toronto. It was attended by over 450 people from Canada, the United States and India.

Apply for the TOEFL Scholarship 2011

Apply for the TOEFL Scholarship 2011

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

The TOEFL scholarship deadline for 2011 is nearing. All you need is admission to a university of higher education, and your most recent TOEFL scores.

Joe Biden names Indian-American Kamala Harris as running mate

Joe Biden names Indian-American Kamala Harris as running mate

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

By naming the 55-year-old lawyer and politician from California as his running mate, Biden made history by selecting the first Black woman to compete on a major party's presidential ticket. If elected she would be the first ever women to be the vice president of the US and the first ever Indian-American and African vice president of the country.

How to get a student visa

How to get a student visa

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Check if you are eligible. Keep documents ready. Plan in advance to avoid last-minute delays.

Pix: Backstage with the world's best live performers

Pix: Backstage with the world's best live performers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com and Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com go backstage at the Cirque Du Soleil.

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.

India's defence secrets are out in the open

India's defence secrets are out in the open

Rediff.com13 Apr 2010

The 50-page Shadows in the Cloud: An Investigation into Cyber Espionage 2.0 report, on released April 6, claimed 780 sensitive documents had been stolen from India. It said the Chinese hackers had also stolen sensitive documents from 16 other countries and all E-mails from Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama's office in Dharamsala.

Pack your bags! These are the top countries to live in 2018

Pack your bags! These are the top countries to live in 2018

Rediff.com3 Jan 2018

According to a UN report, people live long, healthy lives in these 12 countries.

ASK MAYANK: What's the right job for me?

ASK MAYANK: What's the right job for me?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Have you met Priyanka Chopra's HOT gym buddies yet?

Have you met Priyanka Chopra's HOT gym buddies yet?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Personal trainers Austin Cagley and Bree Banks inspire PeeCee to go beast mode in the gym.

First salary: 'I worked as a waiter for Rs 300'

First salary: 'I worked as a waiter for Rs 300'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what they did with their first salaries.

Kanika Kapoor offers to donate plasma

Kanika Kapoor offers to donate plasma

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

"Singer Kanika Kapoor on Monday expressed her desire to KGMU doctors to donate plasma. After this, she was called and her blood sample was taken for testing. If everything is found appropriate in the report (of the blood test), she will be called on Monday evening or Tuesday to donate her plasma," Tulika Chandra, Head of Department of Transfusion Medicine, KGMU told PTI.

Jewish campaign to raise funds for India

Jewish campaign to raise funds for India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

'It was a result of a fundamental Jewish value of kindness and concern.' 'A value that extends beyond our own and on the premise that when we are ok, we are supposed to look up and look around to see who is not.' 'And do something about it.'

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.

'We will not sell Piramal Healthcare'

'We will not sell Piramal Healthcare'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Nandini Piramal, heir apparent to the Piramal business empire as the elder child of Ajay Piramal and Swati Piramal, became the executive director of Piramal Healthcare in April this year. A 29-year-old graduate from Hertford College of Oxford University, with an MBA from the Stanford Graduate School of Business, she joined the firm in 2006 as a General Manager and has been closely associated with the company's overseas subsidiaries in the US and Canada.

'I want to study equity research in the US. Pls advice'

'I want to study equity research in the US. Pls advice'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

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

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

Colour Blind Casting or Cultural Appropriation?

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

'Acting, by definition, is a portrayal of a character other than oneself.' 'If every role is to be played only by someone answering to that precise description, most professional actors -- of all ethnicities and genders -- would be out of a job,' observes Indira Kannan.

'Singapore is a safe study destination'

'Singapore is a safe study destination'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

An interview with Rajdeep Singh, the executive director of Angad Info Overseas Communication Consultancy, experts in Singapore student visas.

The spectacular photos of the month: April

The spectacular photos of the month: April

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month, in 14 images.

'Lagaan destroyed me'

'Lagaan destroyed me'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

'As an actor, it gave me such a great role that after that whatever, work I was offered, it was never fulfilling.'

Meet the world's largest theatre company!

Meet the world's largest theatre company!

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Hitesh Harisinghani/Rediff.com and Afsar Dayatar/Rediff.com go backstage at the Cirque Du Soleil.

Why India must protest China's Hong Kong policy

Why India must protest China's Hong Kong policy

Rediff.com30 May 2020

'India need to look beyond the economic prism.' 'China had no qualms in taking the Kashmir issue to the UN Security Council last year -- not once, but thrice -- thus violating Indian sensitivities,' observes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.