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Is your smartphone stealing from you?

Is your smartphone stealing from you?

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Sleep, brain power and all the things that your gadget may be taking from you.

Oscar special: Lessons from Black Panther designer Ruth Carter

Oscar special: Lessons from Black Panther designer Ruth Carter

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

When rejected for a role in the school play, she took to costume designing by chance.

India-born scientist Rajaram awarded World Food Prize

India-born scientist Rajaram awarded World Food Prize

Rediff.com17 Oct 2014

India-born Mexican scientist Sanjaya Rajaram has been presented with the prestigious World Food Prize 2014 for his agricultural research that led to a remarkable increase in world wheat production building on the successes of the Green Revolution.

NBA player Bryce Dejean-Jones killed in Dallas shooting

NBA player Bryce Dejean-Jones killed in Dallas shooting

Rediff.com29 May 2016

Rookie New Orleans Pelicans basketball player Bryce Dejean-Jones died after being shot early on Saturday when he broke into a Dallas apartment, authorities said.

'You cannot demand patriotism from foreign investors'

'You cannot demand patriotism from foreign investors'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Any investment proposal in India has to be cleared by the Cabinet which leads to a vicious cycle of approvals and rejections, says

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Biden harboured presidential dreams since childhood

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Third time lucky is an apt phrase to describe the remarkable rise of Joe Biden, a veteran in US politics for around five decades, from being one of the youngest senators in history to the oldest American president-to-be.

Sports Shorts: Rodgers speeds to year's fastest 100 metres

Sports Shorts: Rodgers speeds to year's fastest 100 metres

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

NASA's Juno captures spooky noises from Jupiter's auroras

NASA's Juno captures spooky noises from Jupiter's auroras

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Scientists have recorded haunting sounds cast by Jupiter's auroras, captured by NASA's solar-powered Juno spacecraft during its first full orbit around the king of planets.

Year's fastest man Lyles ready to be a 'big dog'

Year's fastest man Lyles ready to be a 'big dog'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Noah Lyles always wanted to be the next great sprinter after Usain Bolt retired and the 20-year-old American took a big step toward that goal with the year's fastest 100 metres at the US Championships in Iowa on Friday.

Why a TV in the bedroom is BAD for your child

Why a TV in the bedroom is BAD for your child

Rediff.com1 Oct 2017

Parents, take note!

'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.

A win-win for Modi and Trump?

A win-win for Modi and Trump?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'For Trump, this maddening extravaganza will play out well in his election campaign, showing himself off as a hugely popular world leader,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Alzheimer victims may thank Kiran Bhaskar soon

Alzheimer victims may thank Kiran Bhaskar soon

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Rediff.com Senior Contributor P Rajendran reports from New York on how the Indian-American researcher's pioneering work may wipe out the visible effect of Alzheimer's disease.

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

The desi at the heart of Hillary's FBI troubles

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

'Huma Abedin must follow through in the footsteps of her illustrious mentor Hillary Clinton to carry the movement forward to empower American women,' says Kaleem Kawaja.

'I want to study Architecture in Canada. Please advice'

'I want to study Architecture in Canada. Please advice'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

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

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.

The next Indian astronaut

The next Indian astronaut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2017

Raja Chari is in training to go to space in 2019. Vaihayasi Pande Daniel presents the story of his journey from Cedar Falls, Iowa, to NASA. A Rediff.com Exclusive!

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Desi among 12 NASA astronauts chosen from 18,300

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Lt Col Raja "Grinder" Chari, 39 is in the batch of 2017.

Fear not students, there is hope in America

Fear not students, there is hope in America

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

'They (students) were born in a borderless world, a world of the internet and a deep-seated belief that they could live and work anywhere they wished.'

'How's the job market for MS graduates in the US?'

'How's the job market for MS graduates in the US?'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra has answers to all your queries related to pursuing an education abroad.

BSc BioTech: What are the options available?

BSc BioTech: What are the options available?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

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

'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.

Study abroad: 'Does age affect admission prospects?'

Study abroad: 'Does age affect admission prospects?'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

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

What marrying my gay partner in Yavatmal taught me

What marrying my gay partner in Yavatmal taught me

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Hrishi Satawane, who found love in Vinh from Vietnam, says "Society is more open minded than you think."

'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.

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

India reports 2nd coronavirus death, several states in shutdown mode

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

The Union Health ministry put the number of positive cases at 82, eight more since Thursday night, which includes the woman and a 76-year-old man from Karnataka who became the country's first coronavirus fatality besides 17 foreign nationals, Health Ministry officials said.

Study abroad tips: Stop thinking you're an average student

Study abroad tips: Stop thinking you're an average student

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Being a student means a lot of things, not only grades, says overseas consultant NNS Chandra, in his advice to readers.

'What entrance exams are required to apply in the US?'

'What entrance exams are required to apply in the US?'

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Overseas consultant NNS Chandra shares crucial advice for students aspiring to study abroad.

1 movie that Tiger Woods can't wait to watch...

1 movie that Tiger Woods can't wait to watch...

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Tiger Woods was a 'geek,' used to have 'Star Wars' wallpaper in his room.

'No idea can be anti-national'

'No idea can be anti-national'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

'Not allowing people to speak or listen is the biggest act of anti-nationalism,' says Arvind Krishna Mehrotra, one of India's finest poets.

'How can I pursue masters in the US?'

'How can I pursue masters in the US?'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

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

Will Huma cost Hillary the White House?

Will Huma cost Hillary the White House?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

If November 9 ushers in a Hillary Clinton presidency, you can bet your last dollar that Huma Abedin will be back at POTUS' side.

'What is the right time to appear for GRE?'

'What is the right time to appear for GRE?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on everything you need to know about pursuing an international education.

HOT PICS: 9 new faces to rock Victoria's Secret fashion show

HOT PICS: 9 new faces to rock Victoria's Secret fashion show

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

These girls are so H-O-T you just can't take your eyes off them!

America readies for D-Day

America readies for D-Day

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump scrambled to make their final pitch to voters in the high-stakes United States presidential polls.

Sports Shorts: BFC knock Kerala Blasters out of ISL

Sports Shorts: BFC knock Kerala Blasters out of ISL

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Thursday

Gopichand Katragadda: Tata group's lab-to-market man

Gopichand Katragadda: Tata group's lab-to-market man

Rediff.com31 Jan 2015

Deep down, Katragadda is still that boy who makes as well as sells soap

HIGHLIGHTS: Trump, Clinton go all out in third and final debate

HIGHLIGHTS: Trump, Clinton go all out in third and final debate

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Here are the big takeaways from the debate.

Dr Murthy spells out his plans to improve America's health

Dr Murthy spells out his plans to improve America's health

Rediff.com5 Feb 2014

'My grandfather was a poor farmer who fought for democracy and freedom in India and who could have never dreamed that his grandson would have the opportunity to sit before you today and be considered for the position of Surgeon General,' Dr Murthy told a US Senate Committee

Is he Obama's nominee for the US Supreme Court?

Is he Obama's nominee for the US Supreme Court?

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Judge Srikanth 'Sri' Srinivasan is the front-runner to replace the late Justice Anthony Scalia on the US Supreme Court.