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Kerber matches Serena's title record this season with Stanford triumph

Kerber matches Serena's title record this season with Stanford triumph

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

Runner-up Pliskova will move into the top-10 of the world rankings for the first time in her career

Why are Indians unhappy? Tell us

Why are Indians unhappy? Tell us

Rediff.com17 Oct 2006

Why do you think are Indians unhappy? What would make you happier? What does the government and society need to do to make India a more contented nation? What is it that really makes you happy or unhappy?

'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.

Ambani's twin kids made directors of Rel Jio & retail ventures

Ambani's twin kids made directors of Rel Jio & retail ventures

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Isha and Akash, 23, were appointed to the boards of Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd and Reliance Retail Ventures Ltd, the company said.

'Pakistan has to stop thinking only about being a nation of warriors'

'Pakistan has to stop thinking only about being a nation of warriors'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

'If you take pride only in being a nation with nuclear weapons and a strong military, then you think very differently from those nations that take pride in having wonderful universities and academic institutions.'

10 Indians who are heading top tech firms, exciting projects

10 Indians who are heading top tech firms, exciting projects

Rediff.com15 May 2015

15 per cent of startups in Silicon Valley are founded by Indians.

Chennai man tops Asia's wealthiest under-40 list

Chennai man tops Asia's wealthiest under-40 list

Rediff.com11 May 2015

He topped the list with a personal fortune of $4 billion.

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Don't mock India's scientific past!

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

It is important to approach the belief of people in ancient India's achievements with a sense of proportion, balance and empathy, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

India slips in Global Networked Readiness Index

India slips in Global Networked Readiness Index

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

At 89th, India is the lowest-ranked among the BRICS.

PIX: Trump leaves White House without welcoming Biden

PIX: Trump leaves White House without welcoming Biden

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

Donald Trump, known for his unpredictable leadership style, divisive rhetoric targeting both allies and opponents, and the only US president to be impeached twice, left the White House on Wednesday with a tainted legacy never seen before in American political history.

What makes you happy: Money or love?

What makes you happy: Money or love?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2006

What do YOU think makes for lasting happiness? Money, respect, food or love? Tell us.

Raghuram Rajan, Sundar Pichai in Time's most influential list

Raghuram Rajan, Sundar Pichai in Time's most influential list

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Terming Rajan as "India's prescient banker," Time said he is among a rare breed of "economic seers".

The Mitrokhin mystery

The Mitrokhin mystery

Rediff.com28 Sep 2005

India-born Padmasree Warrior out as Cisco's CTO

India-born Padmasree Warrior out as Cisco's CTO

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Warrior, 54, had joined Cisco in 2008.

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

Meet the unseen forces behind farmers' protest

Meet the unseen forces behind farmers' protest

Rediff.com23 Jan 2021

Behind the movement are shock-workers functioning quietly to ensure that a seemingly spontaneous, apolitical, grassroots mobilisation sustains itself without dribbling into chaos or violence. Sai Manish lists some of them.

Top mid-cap stocks to watch out for

Top mid-cap stocks to watch out for

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

It is advisable to stick to mid-caps with sustainable financial metrics rather than those offering the promise of faster growth.

Extremism has spread among Hindus: Kamal Haasan

Extremism has spread among Hindus: Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

This extremism is no victory or progress for those who call themselves Hindus. The motto 'Truth alone triumphs' being replaced by 'might is right' will make savages of us all.

Want to train like Serena or Nadal?

Want to train like Serena or Nadal?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2017

The Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy, which opened last autumn on the Spanish island of Mallorca, is charging kids 56,000 euros ($62,000) a year for tennis lessons and school.

Tennis round-up: Bhambri's campaign ends at Citi Open

Tennis round-up: Bhambri's campaign ends at Citi Open

Rediff.com5 Aug 2017

The Indian qualifier, who savoured his best ever performance on the ATP World Tour, went down fighting 4-6, 6-4, 3-6 against the world number 45 from South Africa in the quarter-finals played on Friday.

In Memoriam

In Memoriam

Rediff.com21 Apr 2003

On Saturday, April 19, Dr M J Manohar Rao, one of our respected contributors, passed away.

Closure of more Chinese embassies possible: Trump

Closure of more Chinese embassies possible: Trump

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The US move came after the Justice Department said that hackers working with the Chinese government targeted firms developing vaccines for the coronavirus and stole hundreds of millions of dollars worth of intellectual property and trade secrets from companies across the world.

Sports Ministry recognizes 'Yoga' as a sports discipline

Sports Ministry recognizes 'Yoga' as a sports discipline

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

The Sports Ministry decided to recognize 'Yoga' as a sports discipline and place it in the 'priority' category.

Life Lessons from soccer star Alex Morgan

Life Lessons from soccer star Alex Morgan

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Alex Morgan reminisces about how she dribbled her way to global stardom - and talks about what will come after the final whistle.

Panagariya to be NITI Aayog's vice-chairman

Panagariya to be NITI Aayog's vice-chairman

Rediff.com4 Jan 2015

An official announcement to this effect would be made next week. The vice-chairman would be of Cabinet rank.

Modi has 25 mn Facebook fans, 8 mn Twitter followers

Modi has 25 mn Facebook fans, 8 mn Twitter followers

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

US President Barack Obama leads the popularity chart with over 43 million followers, followed by the Pope Francis, who is followed by over 14 million people on social site Twitter.

'I'm doing it for the students and they hit me'

'I'm doing it for the students and they hit me'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

'I am doing all this for the students of Kerala, and when they come and hit me, it is very frustrating.' 'My regret is that something that could set off for the future has been thwarted.' 'We have not changed the syllabus for decades, we have not accepted norms in education and technology is hardly used. Today's students are studying what I studied decades ago.'

Aide and abet: From Manthara to Shakuni

Aide and abet: From Manthara to Shakuni

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

'Manthara wants Kaikeyi to make her son Bharat king of Ayodhya, instead of Rama.' 'She fuels hate and mistrust in her queen, much like what many modern-day viziers are doing, whipping up venom and frenzy among an entire nation,' notes Arundhuti Dasgupta.

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Science must meet rising aspirations of our people: PM

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

By 2030 India will be among top three countries in science and technology: PM

186,267 Indian students study in the US

186,267 Indian students study in the US

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

186,267 Indian students were studying in the US in 2016-2017.

#InternationalYogaDay: Incredible images from India

#InternationalYogaDay: Incredible images from India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Amid chants of 'Om' and recitation of 'Mantras' for universal peace, millions across the globe today joined in spectacular celebrations to mark the inaugural International Day of Yoga, in a tribute to the ancient Indian spiritual and exercise discipline known to balance mind, body and spirit.

'Sania has put tennis on the front pages'

'Sania has put tennis on the front pages'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Former India tennis ace Vijay Amritraj hailed the exploits of Sania Mirza on Wednesday, saying the Hyderabadi was instrumental in taking the game of tennis to the front page of newspapers.

Tata Open Maharashtra: Yuki tames Kadhe; Jeevan-Bopanna beat Paes-Raja

Tata Open Maharashtra: Yuki tames Kadhe; Jeevan-Bopanna beat Paes-Raja

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Yuki Bhambri asserted his class over a promising Arjun Kadhe even as young Sumit Nagal's ATP World Tour debut ended in a tame defeat at the Tata Open Maharashtra in Pune on Tuesday.

Australia can expect a strong Indian backlash

Australia can expect a strong Indian backlash

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

Australians can expect a backlash from the top ranked Test side in the world, according to former captain Ricky Ponting.

Irani turns down demands to make Sanskrit compulsory

Irani turns down demands to make Sanskrit compulsory

Rediff.com23 Nov 2014

Taking on her critics, Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday dismissed charges that education was being saffronised even as she turned down demands that Sanskrit be made compulsory in the curriculum.

Study Abroad: How to get into a top b-school

Study Abroad: How to get into a top b-school

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

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

'Amit Shahji, Naddaji, all of us do the same work'

'Amit Shahji, Naddaji, all of us do the same work'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'You may be an MP or an MLA; when we go to Bengal, we go as cadre.'

Meet 10 Indians who head global tech companies

Meet 10 Indians who head global tech companies

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

With Sundar Pichai becoming the CEO of Google, India has one more reason to cheer its prowess in the global IT sector.

PIX: Cricket captain Kohli, lifter Chanu bask in Khel Ratna glory

PIX: Cricket captain Kohli, lifter Chanu bask in Khel Ratna glory

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

Virat Kohli sent the shutterbugs into a clicking frenzy as he received the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

These migrants are unwelcome guests in their own homes

These migrants are unwelcome guests in their own homes

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

As the world awaits the end of the global pandemic, rural Bengal might be witnessing a recession unfolding in bits and pieces. With factories and tea gardens closing down, agricultural income falling and storm Aila ravaging a large part of deltaic West Bengal in 2010, migration gradually became a norm.