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Why we must take sleeplessness seriously

Why we must take sleeplessness seriously

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

Sleeplessness is increasingly becoming a lifestyle disorder, says Amrita Singh.

2+2: COMCASA saves the day!

2+2: COMCASA saves the day!

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

'India appears to have stood its ground on strategic autonomy by resisting US pressure on Russia, China and Iran, but succumbed to the temptation to walk into a tighter embrace in defence cooperation, a high priority of the Trump administration,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Kanhaiya discharged from AIIMS, ends hunger strike

Kanhaiya discharged from AIIMS, ends hunger strike

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Kanhaiya, who is out on bail after his arrest in a sedition case, was admitted to AIIMS in a semi-conscious state on Thursday.

India's COVID-19 toll tops 5,000 as govt announces lockdown exit plan

India's COVID-19 toll tops 5,000 as govt announces lockdown exit plan

Rediff.com30 May 2020

A PTI tally of figures announced by different states and union territories, as of 9.25 pm, showed a higher number of 1,76,792 confirmed cases and at least 5,100 deaths. It also showed nearly 86,000 recoveries and close to 85,700 active cases.

How Arjun Shah scored a perfect 340 in GRE

How Arjun Shah scored a perfect 340 in GRE

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

"I never expected it. It was too good to be true," says the 20 year-old.

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

FULL TEXT: President's address on the eve of 72nd Republic Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.

Want to study abroad? Here's why you must start early

Want to study abroad? Here's why you must start early

Rediff.com8 Nov 2014

A student should begin the ground work in classes 9 and 10 in order to gain a clear understanding of what the college application process entails and to be prepared to deal with the pressures that will follow.

'My parents convinced me to move to Bombay'

'My parents convinced me to move to Bombay'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2018

How a girl from a small town in Assam is making big strides in modelling.

Four key steps BJP should immediately take

Four key steps BJP should immediately take

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Two years is when the honeymoon surely starts to sour, so what should Prime Minister Narendra Modi focus on ahead of 2019? Devanik Saha offers some ideas.

Breastfed kids are better behaved, brighter: Study

Breastfed kids are better behaved, brighter: Study

Rediff.com22 Jun 2016

Longer durations of exclusive breastfeeding strongly associated with fewer conduct disorders at ages 7 to 11 years.

Something seriously wrong in our society: Mehbooba on Kathua rape

Something seriously wrong in our society: Mehbooba on Kathua rape

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Addressing the sixth convocation at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, the chief minister said the heinous act of the perpetrators "has shocked us as a society" and showed that the value system was facing a crisis.

The shocking state of Mumbai's firemen

The shocking state of Mumbai's firemen

Rediff.com20 May 2015

Do you know firemen who risk their lives every day earn salaries equivalent to clerks?Last week's tragedy where three Mumbai firemen died fighting a fire must wake up the city's rulers, says Neeta Kolhatkar.

Modi-Trump meeting: Calling a Spade a Spade

Modi-Trump meeting: Calling a Spade a Spade

Rediff.com28 Jun 2019

'The change of vocabulary in the India-US conversation was significant and refreshing.' 'It matched the styles of Trump and Modi.' 'The differences were not papered over, but there was determination to resolve them in the days ahead,' says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

'Use UN's 70th birthday to promote human rights everywhere'

'Use UN's 70th birthday to promote human rights everywhere'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2015

'Human rights issues continue to be exploited selectively, more often for narrow short-term political ends,' Modi tells Ban.

Don't force states to implement NEET in the future too: Jayalalithaa to PM

Don't force states to implement NEET in the future too: Jayalalithaa to PM

Rediff.com25 May 2016

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa states that NEET is a direct infringement on the state's rights & would cause injustice to the students.

Study abroad: 'Does age affect admission prospects?'

Study abroad: 'Does age affect admission prospects?'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2015

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

5 things Modi got right on the economy

5 things Modi got right on the economy

Rediff.com13 Feb 2019

'Good economics isn't necessarily bad politics, or vice versa,' says Shekhar Gupta.

How to love your imperfect body

How to love your imperfect body

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

These simple tips will help you fight body issues.

In R-Day address, Prez calls LS polls a 'once-in-a-century-moment'

In R-Day address, Prez calls LS polls a 'once-in-a-century-moment'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

'This country belongs to each of us and to all of us -- every group and every community, every region and every identity.'

The Making of A Terrorist

The Making of A Terrorist

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

How did Mansoor Peerbhoy, an academically bright, suave and soft-spoken young man, who never exhibited any jihadist tendencies, go on to head the Indian Mujahideen's media cell?

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.

Two Faces of Bangladesh

Two Faces of Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

With Sheikh Hasina as Bangladesh prime minister, all is well with the world of India-Bangladesh relations, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Ayodhya on edge; elaborate security across country

Ayodhya on edge; elaborate security across country

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Authorities said social media posts will be monitored to ensure that no attempt is made to vitiate the atmosphere.

Why can't our children cope with anger?

Why can't our children cope with anger?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Anger problems, however, don't crop up overnight. The signs are usually present at least two years before a major outburst comes to light.

Of PMs and their pet economists

Of PMs and their pet economists

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Economists who get too close to prime ministers eventually come to grief after their boss is defeated

Did you think humans do your stock trading? Wrong

Did you think humans do your stock trading? Wrong

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The bulk of of trading on stock markets is done algorithmically, by computerised clerks working at the behest of human traders.

This IIT-ian wants to bring changes to the education system

This IIT-ian wants to bring changes to the education system

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Gunvant Jain chose to take the road less travelled.

China: Why India must always be vigilant

China: Why India must always be vigilant

Rediff.com31 Aug 2017

'The possibility of another incursion, a probing manoeuvre in areas where Indian defences are vulnerable cannot be ruled out.'

Three things the new RBI governor must focus on

Three things the new RBI governor must focus on

Rediff.com31 Aug 2016

Janmejaya Sinha lays down Urjit Patel's agenda - cleaning up bank balance sheets, evaluating robustness of CPI and pushing for digitisation in financial services.

A year of living hopefully: Modi sarkaar is here for the long haul

A year of living hopefully: Modi sarkaar is here for the long haul

Rediff.com12 May 2015

No prime minister of India ever had greater experience of running a state than Narendra Modi.

All you want to know about the National Career Service portal

All you want to know about the National Career Service portal

Rediff.com22 Jul 2015

A lowdown on how this career portal launched by the Government of India will change your search for jobs forever

The toughest exams in India and the world

The toughest exams in India and the world

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

How many of these have you appeared for?

What they said, and what it meant

What they said, and what it meant

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

The joint statement issued after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Barack Obama's first-ever summit is high on intent and ambition. Notably missing from the statement is India's refusal to be America's partner in its war against ISIS.

All my controversial speeches are perfectly legitimate: Rajan

All my controversial speeches are perfectly legitimate: Rajan

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

After his decision to return back to academia, there have been voices suggesting that his candid public speeches were one of the aspects which made the government uncomfortable about reappointing Rajan for another term

How to give a fabulous presentation

How to give a fabulous presentation

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Follow these 5 tips to deliver a killer presentation.

7 money lessons your children must learn

7 money lessons your children must learn

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

This Children's Day, groom your child to be financially responsible, says Arun Thukral, MD & CEO, Axis Securities.

The illustrated life of 'Top Cop' Kiran Bedi

The illustrated life of 'Top Cop' Kiran Bedi

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Glimpses into Bedi's formative days as the precocious 'Kinni' before her eventual transformation into the 'tough-as-nails' figure of the no-nonsense IPS officer, is the subject of a comic book on the life of the top cop which was released in 12 languages on Saturday.

FULL TEXT: President's address to the nation on the eve of R Day

FULL TEXT: President's address to the nation on the eve of R Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2019

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address on the eve of 70th Republic Day of India.

Why China is upset at Trump's call with this lady

Why China is upset at Trump's call with this lady

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Donald Trump is believed to be the first US President or President-elect to have spoken to a Taiwanese leader since 1979, when the US severed diplomatic ties with Taiwan after its recognition of the People's Republic of China, points out former RA&W officer Jayadeva Ranade.

Will abide by constitutional modalities: Irani on school books

Will abide by constitutional modalities: Irani on school books

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday rejected allegations that her ministry was trying to push books written by Hindutva ideologues, saying it will abide by "constitutional modalities" before taking any step.