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Report reveals China-based cyber spying ring

Report reveals China-based cyber spying ring

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

A Chinese spying operation has obtained sensitive data from hundreds of government computers in more than 100 countries, according to a new report.

 Blame yourself for your boss' grumpiness

Blame yourself for your boss' grumpiness

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

Is your boss grumpy? Then there is only one person to blame. You.

'Be a donor and an and save a thousand lives'

'Be a donor and an and save a thousand lives'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

It [becoming a donor] is something that doesn't take much time at all and it is can potentially save lives all over the world. People need to become aware why they need to become donors. South Asians are very giving people and they want to give to the community. This is another way they can help within the community in life and death situations.

Canada: 2 Indian-origin women murdered

Canada: 2 Indian-origin women murdered

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

An elderly Indian-origin woman and her daughter were killed while her granddaughter was seriously injured during a suspected "break-in" attempt by their Canadian neighbour at their home in Toronto. Sixty-five-year-old Saramma Varughese and her daughter Susan John (43), hailing from Kerala, were killed in the incident, which took place on Monday.

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.

Why the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh is a step forward

Why the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh is a step forward

Rediff.com26 Sep 2009

The visit of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh worked. On conclusion of his short trip to Pittsburgh to attend the G-20 summit, he was in upbeat mood.

AI bombing: Racism issue dominates hearing

AI bombing: Racism issue dominates hearing

Rediff.com15 Feb 2008

Sociologist Sherene Razack, professor at the University of Toronto, was grilled about a report she prepared for the victims' families alleging that systemic racism led to Canadian officials minimising the warnings to Air India and being slow to respond after the devastating bombing.

Air India public hearing begins today

Air India public hearing begins today

Rediff.com14 Feb 2008

After the hearings, the Air India public inquiry commission headed by Justice John major will start working on the final report that is likely to be submitted this spring.

Immoral actions leave 'a bad taste'

Immoral actions leave 'a bad taste'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2009

Immoral behaviour really does leave a 'bad taste in the mouth', claims a new study, which found that disgust over an unfair social situation is hard-wired into the human body as strongly as the reaction to a foul taste.The University of Toronto study shows a link between moral disgust and more primitive forms of disgust related to poison and disease.The study has been published in Science.

'I wanted the audience to reflect on their lives'

'I wanted the audience to reflect on their lives'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

'If someone is consistently horrible to you, for me, I would ask myself, what am I doing?' 'Why am I continuously putting myself as a target for this?'

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.

Prime Minister Modi wins hearts in Canada

Prime Minister Modi wins hearts in Canada

Rediff.com18 Apr 2015

'Stand-alone' trip to North American nation and a strong track record in Gujarat open doors to business.

PHOTOS: Feathers fly on world Pillow Fight Day

PHOTOS: Feathers fly on world Pillow Fight Day

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

Hundreds of pillow fighters battle it out around the world to celebrate World Pillow Fight Day.

'India faces huge digital divide problem'

'India faces huge digital divide problem'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2003

Tax credits to lower income groups, IT education for all and creation of an awareness campaign over this issue is imperative, says Don Tapscott, Adjunct Professor, Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto.

Sikh student ordered off Canadian train

Sikh student ordered off Canadian train

Rediff.com28 Oct 2005

Balpreet Singh was ordered off for wearing a kirpan

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.

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.

He conducts India's death census

He conducts India's death census

Rediff.com17 Jun 2004

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

How spyware Pegasus used WhatsApp servers to infect phones and steal data

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Pegasus, which is capable of attacking both Android and iOS, has been around for three years and is considered one of the most sophisticated spyware in the market.

'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.

The Disciple review

The Disciple review

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

The Disciple is an ode to music and a salute to Mumbai. The city can be harsh, but it also lets the voices of struggling classical musicians exist, although often they live on the edge of society, observes Aseem Chhabra.

Beware! Indians are vulnerable to Zika virus: Study

Beware! Indians are vulnerable to Zika virus: Study

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

High travel volumes from the disease affected areas in the America, presence of mosquitoes capable of transmitting the virus and limited health resources can lead to Zika virus.

Want a happy marriage? Have sex just once a week!

Want a happy marriage? Have sex just once a week!

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

There is no significant link between having sex more than once a week and greater happiness, says a new study.

'COVID-19 can quietly enter your body, without causing pain'

'COVID-19 can quietly enter your body, without causing pain'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

'The COVID-19 virus has the power to quietly enter your body, without causing pain via symptoms, because it craftily manipulates your pain response.'

Low academic scores? Blame it on media multitasking

Low academic scores? Blame it on media multitasking

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The more time teenagers spent on phones and TV, the lower their test scores in math and English tend to be.

'What is the cost of a PG programme abroad?'

'What is the cost of a PG programme abroad?'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

'Priyanka was intense'

'Priyanka was intense'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

'... and committed.' 'Priyanka had so much happening in her personal life...' 'Once we started, Priyanka rose to it.'

'We hope The Lunchbox will find an audience for it in India'

'We hope The Lunchbox will find an audience for it in India'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Director Ritesh Batra discusses his film, The Lunchbox, which releases this week.

Coronavirus: How China could have saved the world

Coronavirus: How China could have saved the world

Rediff.com29 Mar 2020

'There is little doubt that China today stands in the dock, charged with misdemeanour with regard to the health and well-being of its own citizens and of the people of the world,' notes Amulya Ganguli.

Leonard Cohen passes into the ages

Leonard Cohen passes into the ages

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'We have lost one of music's most revered and prolific visionaries.'

Sixers take Fultz with top pick of youthful NBA Draft

Sixers take Fultz with top pick of youthful NBA Draft

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The first seven picks of the draft entered as college freshman and 18-year-old Frenchman Frank Ntilikina was taken by the New York Knicks with the eighth choice.

Talvar is a smart film

Talvar is a smart film

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

'Talvar belongs to Irrfan Khan, who plays the chief investigating officer. With each new film, this very fine actor continues to surprise us and delight us.'

The Lunchbox: Critics choice for the Oscars

The Lunchbox: Critics choice for the Oscars

Rediff.com16 Sep 2013

Most critics have picked this film as a favourite that should be sent to the Oscar awards

Yoga one of the most powerful unifying forces in strife-torn world: Modi

Yoga one of the most powerful unifying forces in strife-torn world: Modi

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

The PM performed Yoga with over 50,000 enthusiasts at the Forest Research Institute campus in Dehradun.

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Why Mira Nair's Films Speak To Me

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Mira's films are alive, rocking and so true to the reality I know. They are gifts that I keep revisiting, and I cannot wait for what more she will share with us, notes Aseem Chhabra.

Why smartphone makers are under govt lens

Why smartphone makers are under govt lens

Rediff.com24 Aug 2017

A Chinese company named Shanghai AdUps has been sending massive data about phones and users to servers in China.

How Gulzar created Chhaiyyan Chhaiyyan

How Gulzar created Chhaiyyan Chhaiyyan

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

'I believe after Shailendra's Mera Joota Hai Japaani in Raj Kapoor's Shree 420, Chhaiyyan Chhaiyyan is now the Indian film song that is recognised the world over -- millions know it as 'the train song'.'

102 Not Out! This grandmom eyes more athletics medals

102 Not Out! This grandmom eyes more athletics medals

Rediff.com23 Sep 2018

All of 102, 'miracle' woman Man Kaur ran her way to a track and field gold medal at a world masters meet in Spain earlier this month, and in true never-give-up sportsperson spirit is already in training for her next competition.

Ben Kingsley plays a Sikh cabbie!

Ben Kingsley plays a Sikh cabbie!

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

"Sir Ben," I called out on the red carpet as he arrived to applause from hundreds of admirers at the Elgin theatre in Toronto. "You have played so many ethnic characters starting from Gandhi to Lenin, and now you are a humble New York cabbie. What led you to take this role?"

Why workplace stress could be good for you

Why workplace stress could be good for you

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

It can help boost employee performance.