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100 best MBA schools in the world

100 best MBA schools in the world

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Youth Incorporated's annual MBA rankings reveals the best.

Inflation warrior Urjit Patel at the helm of RBI

Inflation warrior Urjit Patel at the helm of RBI

Rediff.com5 Sep 2016

The first task before him is to get used to the idea of working with the Monetary Policy Committee

'The women loved Elaben'

'The women loved Elaben'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

'Who would think of making a bank of poor women? She had vision and boldness.'

Meet Urjit Patel, RBI's 24th Governor

Meet Urjit Patel, RBI's 24th Governor

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

As deputy governor, Patel headed the RBI panel to draft the monetary policy report, which became the basis of the ongoing reforms at the apex bank

Indian-origin Nobel laureate to head prestigious UK science society

Indian-origin Nobel laureate to head prestigious UK science society

Rediff.com19 Mar 2015

India-born Nobel laureate Sir Venkatraman Ramakrishnan has been confirmed as president elect of Britain's prestigious Royal Society.

A staggering $18 trillion unaccounted money stashed in tax havens

A staggering $18 trillion unaccounted money stashed in tax havens

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

A staggering $18 trillion worth unaccounted money is stashed in tax havens.

5 Tips To Be CAREFUL On A Dating App

5 Tips To Be CAREFUL On A Dating App

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

More often than not, online chemistry has zero relation to real life chemistry, warns relationship and wellness coach Pooja Khera.

Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Lockdown 3.0: The perfect time to upskill!

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Online learning platforms have become go-to places for those suffocated by the current curbs on movement.

Change of guard at RBI: Urjit Patel's tenure begins

Change of guard at RBI: Urjit Patel's tenure begins

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

There was no word on whether or when Patel would be talking to the media about his priorities and plan of action as head of Mint Street

From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

From Oxford to Harvard, voices of support for Jamia, AMU

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Over 400 students from different US universities have expressed solidarity with Jamia and AMU students. The students and scholars at Oxford University staged a protest march against the CAA.

Biden announces national security team

Biden announces national security team

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The President-elect also announced the nomination of former Secretary of State John Kerry as Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, the first such official to sit on the national security council.

Will Nachiket Mor be the next RBI Governor?

Will Nachiket Mor be the next RBI Governor?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Raghuram Rajan has appointed him as head of several committees soon after taking charge.

Why go abroad to study?

Why go abroad to study?

Rediff.com26 May 2018

These institutes, while expensive, are a viable alternative to studying abroad.

How To Co-Parent If You Are Separated

How To Co-Parent If You Are Separated

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The willingness to work together and to do the best for your child(ren) can help co-parenting be a smooth experience.

Indra Nooyi inducted into Smithsonian portrait gallery

Indra Nooyi inducted into Smithsonian portrait gallery

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

'To be an immigrant, a South Asian immigrant of colour, a woman to be included in the Portrait Gallery... it really says that we are the country where people look for the people who make a positive impact and celebrate them,' Nooyi, 64, told reporters during the portrait gallery induction ceremony on Sunday.

How much do you know about Jyotiraditya Scindia?

How much do you know about Jyotiraditya Scindia?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

Think you know everything about Jyotiraditya Scindia?

New RBI chief unlikely before August meeting: sources

New RBI chief unlikely before August meeting: sources

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Kaushik Basu, whose stint at the World Bank ends on July 31, was being looked at as a serious contender, the sources said

Likely Nobel prize winners for 2014

Likely Nobel prize winners for 2014

Rediff.com25 Sep 2013

The IP & Science business of Thomson Reuters has announced its 2013 "Nobel-class" Citation Laureates on Wednesday, which names 28 researchers representing 22 distinct academic and research organisations, and six different countries.

Why this trauma survivor wants to win Miss World

Why this trauma survivor wants to win Miss World

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Miss World Washington Shree Saini tells us how she overcame multiple traumas and carved her niche to compete for Miss World this year.

The year that was: 2014 tongue-in-cheek awards

The year that was: 2014 tongue-in-cheek awards

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

And it's that time of the year again. The time for accolades, the time for awards. But these are the awards you would rather not be the recipient. We are of course giving these awards to celebrate the most awesome or awful achievements a person could attain, and of course, these are being given out in absentia.

India set to extend central bank term for Rajan's lieutenant

India set to extend central bank term for Rajan's lieutenant

Rediff.com6 Jan 2016

Urjit Patel's reappointment will raise market hopes that Rajan, will also be offered an extension when his tenure ends in September.

Three Indians on world's 100 notable tattoo artists list

Three Indians on world's 100 notable tattoo artists list

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

The World Atlas of Tattoo features Nagaland's Mo Naga, Kolkata's Abhinandan 'Obi' Basu and new Delhi's Manjeet Singh, amongst the who's who of tattoo art all over the world.

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.

Why a little learning is dangerous

Why a little learning is dangerous

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

As education minister Smriti Irani should be worried about the state of education nationwide rather than fuelling a German-versus-Sanskrit row, says Sunil Sethi

Do you believe in yo-yo dieting?

Do you believe in yo-yo dieting?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Two decades ago when someone said, "I am on a diet," you assumed they would be eating less of everything. Today, those few words lead to a whole new discourse, says Ambi Parameswaran.

Changing food habits & yo-yo dieting

Changing food habits & yo-yo dieting

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Even if our weight yo-yos, our overall health will keep getting better.

'RBI Governor need not have a rock star status'

'RBI Governor need not have a rock star status'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

It's unfair to over-emphasise Urjit Patel's shy and reticent image.

Biden names 2 Indian-Americans to Office of White House Counsel

Biden names 2 Indian-Americans to Office of White House Counsel

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

United States President-elect Joe Biden on Monday named two Indian Americans -- Reema Shah and Neha Gupta -- to the Office of the White House Counsel.

Kanpur to MIT: The inspiring journey of Ayush Sharma

Kanpur to MIT: The inspiring journey of Ayush Sharma

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Son of a mechanic from the Public Works Department, Ayush Sharma has not only won admission to the undergraduate programme at the prestigious American university, but also a full tuition waiver.

I gave myself a voice: Rhodes Scholar Vinay Nayak

I gave myself a voice: Rhodes Scholar Vinay Nayak

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Rhodes Scholar Vinay Nayak, a senior at Yale and an expert in using the Internet for citizen engagement, talks about his achievements.

Anand Piramal, Mukesh Ambani's future son-in-law

Anand Piramal, Mukesh Ambani's future son-in-law

Rediff.com10 May 2018

The Harvard alum has known the Yale alum for ages, but hit it off recently.

'Our community has lost a giant'

'Our community has lost a giant'

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Urvashi Vaid dreamed of a common movement for social justice that could address them all: Racism, gender oppression and homophobia. Sandip Roy salutes the memory of Urvashi Vaid, one of America's most prominent LGBT activists, who passed into the ages this month.

'I am a proud Sikh, proud American'

'I am a proud Sikh, proud American'

Rediff.com16 May 2012

In the third part of the series on Indian Americans who won Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships, Arthur J Pais tells the story of Jasmeet Kaur Ahuja, a Sikh American with roots in Punjab.

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

30 Under 30: The world is watching these Indian super achievers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Forbes 30 Under 30 list is harder to get into than Stanford or Harvard University. Meet the desis who made the cut this year.

Decoding SHAH RUKH!

Decoding SHAH RUKH!

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Happy birthday, Shah Rukh!

Modi now has the world's finest economic team: Bhagwati

Modi now has the world's finest economic team: Bhagwati

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

The days of anti-reform, anti-growth advisers that undermined our economy in the UPA-II years will now be strictly behind us: Bhagwati

How educated does an MP have to be?

How educated does an MP have to be?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2019

'One hopes that in his second term, Modi spends more time reading serious material even if it bores him or is against his nature,' says Aakar Patel.

Why SRK?!!!!!

Why SRK?!!!!!

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

'No Indian citizen should be humiliated by the US authorities.' 'And Shah Rukh Khan happens to be one of India's most well known citizens.'

Women confuse friendliness with sexual advances

Women confuse friendliness with sexual advances

Rediff.com2 Apr 2008

A study has found that like men, women too get confused between friendliness and sexual advances, although to a lesser extent. However, the study supports the theory that women have an advantage when it comes to interpreting facial expressions and body language expressing a variety of emotions, thus are more likely to accurately identify cues for sexual interest.

Classes in Cloud: Online teaching in lockdown times

Classes in Cloud: Online teaching in lockdown times

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

With the lockdown in force, live online teaching has become the order of the day, report Peerzada Abrar and Sai Ishwar.