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2 Indian Americans among richest entrepreneurs under 40

2 Indian Americans among richest entrepreneurs under 40

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

Zuckerberg leads the pack with a net worth of $47.1 billion.

Will rebuild vandalised Hindu temple: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa CM

Will rebuild vandalised Hindu temple: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa CM

Rediff.com1 Jan 2021

Addressing a health card distribution ceremony in Peshawar, Chief Minister Khan said the government has issued orders to rebuild the temple. The attack on the temple in Terri village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's (KP) Karak district on Wednesday drew strong condemnation from human rights activists and the minority Hindu community leaders.

Short-term asthma treatments can delay pregnancy?

Short-term asthma treatments can delay pregnancy?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

A new study examines the the link between asthma and infertility.

The only Indian university in THE world rankings this year

The only Indian university in THE world rankings this year

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The only Indian university in THE world rankings this year.

Do birth control pills let women enjoy more sex?

Do birth control pills let women enjoy more sex?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

A study has revealed how women, who used contraception with more progesterone were the most sexually active when they were faithful and loyal to their partners.

Nizam of Hyderabad wants 'clean break' from funds battle in UK

Nizam of Hyderabad wants 'clean break' from funds battle in UK

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The titular eighth Nizam of Hyderabad, Prince Mukarram Jah, says he wants a 'clean break' from a decades-old legal fight over funds lying in a United Kingdom bank account belonging to his ancestors, as he waived his right to a share in the estimated 4,00,000 pounds leftover after an English high court order from last year.

Comet Lovejoy's dumping alcohol in space!

Comet Lovejoy's dumping alcohol in space!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

The aptly named Comet Lovejoy contains ethanol and the simple sugar glycolaldehyde, researchers report online October 23 in Science Advances. This is the first time these complex organic molecules have been detected on a comet.

Advani loyalist ousted for Paresh Rawal, lashes out at BJP

Advani loyalist ousted for Paresh Rawal, lashes out at BJP

Rediff.com23 Mar 2014

Seven time Bharatiya Janata Party Member of Parliament and L K Advani loyalist Harin Pathak, who has been denied a Lok Sabha ticket, on Sunday flayed the party's decision and said he would consult his supporters before taking the next step.

Bring out the bubbly!

Bring out the bubbly!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

While all champagnes are sparkling wines, not all sparkling wines are champagnes!, says Alok Chandra.

Air India Mumbai building sale hits hurdle

Air India Mumbai building sale hits hurdle

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

It is also felt that under the current market conditions, the building is unlikely to garner the kind of funds expected from a prime real estate at Nariman Point

'Uncle Neil brought North East closer to India'

'Uncle Neil brought North East closer to India'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

'There was a certain difference that separated him from the rest. That's why his life is so celebrated, his loss is felt globally.'

With 1,119 job offers, IIT-Kharagpur leads placement

With 1,119 job offers, IIT-Kharagpur leads placement

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

IIT Kharagpur gets more than 1,000 job offers in a record five days, with 144 companies visiting the campus till Dec 5

Which way out for Vijay Mallya?

Which way out for Vijay Mallya?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

RPG Enterprises Chairman Harsh Goenka thinks aloud about what Vijay Mallya could or should do to get out of the current mess.

7 exercises to teach your mom on Women's Day

7 exercises to teach your mom on Women's Day

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

You will need less than 30 minutes to perform these workouts.

Silk yarns: Let the Baluchari bewitch you!

Silk yarns: Let the Baluchari bewitch you!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2019

The sari is woven faced down, with a mirror placed on the ground to keep track of the progress and accuracy of design

BUSTED! 13 myths about hepatitis

BUSTED! 13 myths about hepatitis

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Hepatitis B virus is 10 times more infectious than hepatitis C virus and 50-100 times more infectious than HIV.

Ganesha recipe: How to make modak at home

Ganesha recipe: How to make modak at home

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Bhagyashree Zore shares a traditional recipe.

Kyoto and its temples

Kyoto and its temples

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

The painstakingly created Buddhist temples and gardens of Japan are a work of art, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Karplus, Levitt, Warshel win 2013 Nobel Chemistry Prize

Karplus, Levitt, Warshel win 2013 Nobel Chemistry Prize

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Three molecular chemists -- Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel -- were on Wednesday awarded the 2013 Nobel Prize for Chemistry for devising computer simulations that are used to understand and predict chemical processes.

Travel: In search of the unfamiliar

Travel: In search of the unfamiliar

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

There are parts of India that stoutly hold their own against cultural hegemony, but it is anyone's guess how long that will last, says Kishore Singh.

Andhra Pradesh hunts for a new capital

Andhra Pradesh hunts for a new capital

Rediff.com31 Jul 2013

Even as the Congress struggles to convince its Seema-Andhra leaders to stay put in the party and not resign over the Telangana issue, several leaders are already holding talks on the future course of action.

How Basanti Devi Saved The Kosi River

How Basanti Devi Saved The Kosi River

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

'I am happy that Kosi Ma is alive and now she is looking after us.' 'I am proud of what I did.'

IT giants keen to upgrade Sebi's fraud detection tools

IT giants keen to upgrade Sebi's fraud detection tools

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

IBM, HP and HCL, have evinced interest in Sebi's proposal to upgrade toolsused for detecting frauds.

Google buys India's trains app maker in Next Billion User drive

Google buys India's trains app maker in Next Billion User drive

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

This is the second acquisition Google is making to boost its NBU initiative, having acquired four-month-old Halli Labs founded by Pankaj Gupta in July 2017, reports Yuvraj Malik.

Why Hasina government drove out Hindu chief justice

Why Hasina government drove out Hindu chief justice

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

In 2017 the Bangladesh supreme court on his watch annulled the 16th amendment to the constitution which empowered parliament to impeach SC judges for misconduct or incapacity. As it upheld the independence of the judiciary, it miffed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who accused Justice Sinha of 'humiliating' the country. He was accused of corruption and misuse of power, allegations that he denied. Prakash Bhandari reports.

Monte Carlo IPO bought eight times

Monte Carlo IPO bought eight times

Rediff.com6 Dec 2014

Monte Carlo has raised a little above Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) from anchor investors at Rs 645 a share.

Do the Supreme Court panel members support the farm laws?

Do the Supreme Court panel members support the farm laws?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

Where do the four members of the Supreme Court appointed panel to interface with farmers stand on the Modi government's farm laws?

4 super bikes perfect for your road trip

4 super bikes perfect for your road trip

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Youtuber, travel enthusiast and bike lover Jasminder Singh picks the top bikes that are crafted for long distance journeys.

India is Wikipedia's fifth largest market

India is Wikipedia's fifth largest market

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Online encyclopedia Wikipedia has a long-term commitment to India and is focussing on bringing more users to its platform by meeting language needs of communities and introducing tools to ease access, a top Wikimedia Foundation executive said. Wikipedia, which is operated by non-profit organisation Wikimedia Foundation, already counts India as its fifth largest market. It gets about 750 million page views a month from the Indian audience.

THIS weight-loss procedure may shrink fat!

THIS weight-loss procedure may shrink fat!

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Currently under investigation in clinical trials, left gastric artery embolisation is a less invasive option to surgery.

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