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Nobel, Dylan and the twilight of authority

Nobel, Dylan and the twilight of authority

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The Nobel follows a line of mighty brands that have bent low to kiss the feet of the popular, says Itu Chaudhuri.

This school provides free education to the deaf

This school provides free education to the deaf

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Balavidyalaya in Chennai is probably India's only school for the deaf that trains the child and (one) parent for free.

You're fired! Trump sacks acting attorney general for defying his travel ban

You're fired! Trump sacks acting attorney general for defying his travel ban

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, a Democratic appointee, was accused of 'betraying' America after she directed Justice Department attorneys not to defend Trump's so-called 'Muslim ban' on Monday. She said she was not convinced the order was lawful.

Indian-American may become judge in US Supreme Court

Indian-American may become judge in US Supreme Court

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Sri Srinivasan could become the first Indian-American to be on the bench of the US Supreme Court.

What if Pakistan strikes a deal with IS?

What if Pakistan strikes a deal with IS?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Pakistan's military can go to any length to inflict harm on India, so don't write off the possibility of an ISI-IS alliance, says Rajeev Sharma.

'RSS will use him as a poster boy of Hindutva'

'RSS will use him as a poster boy of Hindutva'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

'He is a BJP man among Dalits, not a Dalit man in the BJP.'

Boston bomber Tsarnaev sentenced to death by lethal injection

Boston bomber Tsarnaev sentenced to death by lethal injection

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Tsarnaev, 21, was found guilty last month of 30 terrorism and other charges. Of those charges, 17 were eligible for the death penalty.

Distraction of Greece aside, is all well with the world economy?

Distraction of Greece aside, is all well with the world economy?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

In all, 37 central banks around the world have eased monetary policy so far this year to boost growth, fight deflation or both

New method allows computers to teach each other

New method allows computers to teach each other

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The researchers were able to show that the student agent learned the games and, in fact, surpassed the teacher.

'Withdrawing Doniger's book gives her the martyr's mantle'

'Withdrawing Doniger's book gives her the martyr's mantle'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2014

The preferred course of action to challenge Wendy Doniger's many published works and polemical Hinduphobic statements is to debate it, Aseem Shukla tells Rediff.com's Arthur J Pais.

In Vanita, US trusts: Desi picked as acting attorney general

In Vanita, US trusts: Desi picked as acting attorney general

Rediff.com16 Oct 2014

'Vanita Gupta is the greatest civil rights lawyer of her generation' Praise comes flying in from all corners Vanita Gupta is appointed acting US Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights. The 39-year-old is known for her work in criminal justice reforms, legalising marijuana and racial justice, reports Aziz Haniffa/Rediff.com.

Will La La Land lose out at the Oscars?

Will La La Land lose out at the Oscars?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2017

There is a group of La La Land haters -- especially jazz aficionados who feel the film gives too much importance to a white man who sets out to save the musical genre associated with the African American community, points out Aseem Chhabra.

The Kashmiri Pandit who wants to be California's governor

The Kashmiri Pandit who wants to be California's governor

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

'Today, the gift of a good education and the opportunity it creates are out of reach for millions of struggling Californians. That's why I'm running for governor -- to create jobs and give kids a quality education. Jobs and education. That's it. That's my platform'. Neel Tushar Kashkari, the son of Srinagar-born and raised Kashmiri Pandit immigrants, throws his hat in the ring for California governor.

Why India needs to 'fortify' Kashmir

Why India needs to 'fortify' Kashmir

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

'If Islamic extremists regain power in Afghanistan, Pakistan will lead them to Kashmir as a fighting arena again. India needs to fortify Kashmir and prepare against these Islamic extremists before they come again.'

Obama's India visit signals signing of energy deal

Obama's India visit signals signing of energy deal

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Experts hail Obama's India trip as a big step towards signing of imp trade agreements.

The Nuclear Security Summit ignored Pakistan's threat

The Nuclear Security Summit ignored Pakistan's threat

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'Pakistan has been successful in convincing the rest of the world that the Pakistani nuclear terrorists are meant to target only India. This is myopia at its worst,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

3 dead in violence during white nationalist rally

3 dead in violence during white nationalist rally

Rediff.com13 Aug 2017

US President Donald Trump described this a terrible event.

Trump introduces women 'raped by Bill Clinton' to press before debate

Trump introduces women 'raped by Bill Clinton' to press before debate

Rediff.com10 Oct 2016

At the press conference, three women accused the former US president of sexual assault, while another one alleged that she was raped by him as a child.

'Modi is a master of this kind of political theatre'

'Modi is a master of this kind of political theatre'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

'I give Modi full credit, for brilliantly using his personal diplomacy, his personal stature, to accomplish his goals...'

The DRESS that broke the Internet

The DRESS that broke the Internet

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

A dress got social media all in a tizzy with each person asking what colour is the dress.

SFIO probed 17 firms for corporate frauds this fiscal: FM

SFIO probed 17 firms for corporate frauds this fiscal: FM

Rediff.com2 Dec 2014

Stricter norms of corporate governance under the Companies Act 2013 as well as increasing application of technology for early detection of frauds through data analysis surveillance and usage of forensic tool are among the other steps taken by the government to prevent fraud by companies, Jaitley said.

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.

Modi and Abbott target free trade pact, sign 5 deals

Modi and Abbott target free trade pact, sign 5 deals

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Trade between Australia and India stands at around $15 billion a year, or just a tenth of that between Australia and China.

Raghuram Rajan: 'We Indians treat our economy and cricketers alike'

Raghuram Rajan: 'We Indians treat our economy and cricketers alike'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

'We are by no means anywhere nearing having external financing difficulties or internal financing difficulties. The government's credit is solid, there is absolutely no difficulty for the government in borrowing and it is borrowing effectively from the public today in a fairly free public debt market,' the RBI governor tells a meeting in Washington, DC

New tech enables texting even after cellphone battery dies

New tech enables texting even after cellphone battery dies

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The researchers built small, battery-free devices with antennas that can detect, harness and reflect a TV signal, which then is picked up by other similar devices.

Trump's visa reforms are not even protecting American workers: Nasscom

Trump's visa reforms are not even protecting American workers: Nasscom

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

From the perspective of an American worker who is being displaced it does not make a difference whether he is displaced by a visa-dependent company or a non-visa-dependent company or a 50-50 company or whatever: Nasscom president.

India-US nuclear deal: A flop show

India-US nuclear deal: A flop show

Rediff.com7 Apr 2015

'When you think back to the promises made 10 years ago, not a single one of those had panned out to date.'

Astounding images from the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

Astounding images from the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

Talented photographers from across the world have been named as winners of diverse open categories at the Sony World Photography Awards -- and the champions were judged on just a single image. Faced with hundreds of thousands of entries, the judges have chosen a winner for each of ten categories that include architecture, culture and landscape. Also announced were the winners of the National Awards. Chosen from the same pool of images as the open competition, the National Award recognises the best entrant from each of 62 countries.

Sorry for not doing enough: Zuckerberg's testimony to Congress

Sorry for not doing enough: Zuckerberg's testimony to Congress

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The Facebook chief said his top priority has always been his social mission of connecting people, building community and bringing the world closer together.

US maintains status quo on India's patent regime

US maintains status quo on India's patent regime

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Special 301 Report expresses concern over weak IPR laws, to conduct reviews.

Now, use gestures to control your smartphone

Now, use gestures to control your smartphone

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

University of Washington researchers said some smartphones are starting to incorporate 3-D gesture sensing based on cameras, but cameras consume significant battery power and require a clear view of the user's hands.

Revealed: An ocean buried in Jupiter's moon Ganymede

Revealed: An ocean buried in Jupiter's moon Ganymede

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

The subterranean ocean is thought to have more water than all the water on Earth's surface

Parrikar's biggest takeaways from US visit

Parrikar's biggest takeaways from US visit

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

'India has been placed at a level, which would ensure that red tape is cut away. That's the biggest assurance that one can get -- the biggest takeaway.'

U-19 Tri-series: Pacer Avesh Khan bowls India to easy win over Bangladesh

U-19 Tri-series: Pacer Avesh Khan bowls India to easy win over Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Pacer Avesh Khan bagged four wickets as India scored an emphatic 82-run victory over Bangladesh in the Under-19 Tri-series One-day tournament opener, at the Jadavpur University campus ground in Salt Lake, Kolkata, on Friday.

Woods in major trouble, misses US Open cut

Woods in major trouble, misses US Open cut

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

After opening with a 10-over 80, the former world number one's fate had appeared sealed and the 39-year-old made it official with an equally uninspiring second-round 76 to set another shocking career low.

Medical experts want Rio Olympics delayed or moved due to Zika

Medical experts want Rio Olympics delayed or moved due to Zika

Rediff.com28 May 2016

More than 100 medical experts, academia and scientists on Friday have called for the Rio Olympic Games to be postponed or moved because of fears that the event could speed up the spread of the Zika virus around the world. Their assessment counters the view of some leading experts of infectious disease who say that as long as the necessary precautions are taken there is no reason to cancel the Games. On Thursday, Dr. Tom Frieden, director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, declared there was no public health reason to cancel or delay this summer's Games. In a public letter posted online, the group of 150 leading public health experts, many of them bioethicists, said the risk of infection from the Zika virus is too high. The letter was sent to Dr. Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization, and urged that the Games, due to be held in Rio de Janeiro in August, be moved to another location or delayed.

UN chief wanted Modi to be at climate change summit

UN chief wanted Modi to be at climate change summit

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said that he "really wanted" Prime Minister Narendra Modi to participate in a crucial climate change summit in New York next week to mobilise political will for a universal and meaningful climate agreement.

'Make in India missing from Modi's solar energy push'

'Make in India missing from Modi's solar energy push'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

If even a fraction of the 175 GW target is achieved, India's reliance on coal and oil would be reduced, says expert.

A handshake that made history

A handshake that made history

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

The Korean summit, laden with symbolism in everything from the choice of location to the mango mousse for dessert, could just be the first round in a continuing dialogue, says Dr Rajaram Panda.

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.