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What will the next generation of Indian leaders look like?

What will the next generation of Indian leaders look like?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Will the next generation possess an even more internationalist outlook, and lose their Indian identities entirely? Will they continue to believe in a larger role for business in society and go beyond the boardroom to truly understand the Indian consumer, ask Geoffrey Jones & Vinay Sridhar of Harvard Business School.

Standing tall: Charles Correa's ICONIC buildings

Standing tall: Charles Correa's ICONIC buildings

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

India's greatest contemporary architects Charles Correa died on Tuesday night at the age of 84. He was best known for his "open-to-sky" designs, which were reflected in some of his famous projects. Rediff.com takes a look at some popular buildings that got the Correa touch.

Kin of Indian woman abducted in Kabul write to PM

Kin of Indian woman abducted in Kabul write to PM

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

The family members said the government has reached out to them in 'our time of need and anxiety' and the external affairs minister as well as an official of the ministry had spoken to them in the past two days.

'Akshay has been my biggest cheerleader'

'Akshay has been my biggest cheerleader'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

'My grandmother taking me to the jamatkhana was like a different world.' 'Like I had a key to a door which no one else seemed to have.' 'She doesn't take me anymore because she says I'm an embarrassment!'

This Indian school hopes to solve the world's problems

This Indian school hopes to solve the world's problems

Rediff.com8 May 2018

A group of high-powered individuals led by Anand Mahindra have come together to set up Krea university. The campus is expected to be ready by 2019 and the first batch of 100 to 125 students will commence classes in August next year.

PDP continues to play guessing game on govt formation

PDP continues to play guessing game on govt formation

Rediff.com15 Jan 2016

Peoples Democratic Party continued to play the guessing game on the issue of forming the new government with its ally Bharatiya Janata Party by saying on Friday that it cannot put a time frame for it.

J&K poll: Valley votes in phase 3 amid tight security

J&K poll: Valley votes in phase 3 amid tight security

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and three of his cabinet colleagues are among 44 candidates whose fate will be decided on Tuesday in the third phase of polling in 16 seats spread across Budgam, Pulwama and Baramulla districts.

'I am a Tamil-speaking Muslim, I wanted to know my roots'

'I am a Tamil-speaking Muslim, I wanted to know my roots'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

Yaadhum is a documentary that talks about how Islam spread in South India because of trade and not through invasion.

Will Tendulkar be seen more often in Parliament post-retirement?

Will Tendulkar be seen more often in Parliament post-retirement?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

The contribution of nominated members to the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha has been anything but pathetic. Only time will tell if Sachin Tendulkar will prove an exception after his retirement? Anita Katyal reports

India Inc must speak up for gender equality and gay rights

India Inc must speak up for gender equality and gay rights

Rediff.com6 Nov 2014

Many corporations extended benefits to same-sex couples well before the law was overturned.

Charles Correa: India's most 'innovative' architect

Charles Correa: India's most 'innovative' architect

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

When Correa was hailed as India's greatest architect in 2013, he said, 'Greatest is so...so definite. Most innovative might have been better'

History backs AMU's claim as a Muslim university

History backs AMU's claim as a Muslim university

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi's stand that AMU is not a minority university reveals the anti-minority stand of the political party now in power, says Mohammad Sajjad, outlining the long history behind one of India's premier universities.

New Afghan president has a tough road ahead

New Afghan president has a tough road ahead

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

If Afghanistan is going to make any gains through democratic reforms, the newly elected president must start with addressing corruption at all levels of government and developing a comprehensive government financing plan independent of American support.

Suspense continues over government formation in J&K

Suspense continues over government formation in J&K

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Government formation in Jammu and Kashmir remains a puzzle with the Bharatiya Janata Party looking for a partner among the state's mainstream parties but the National Conference has virtually ruled out a tie up with the saffron party.

Rajya Sabha passes Juvenile Justice Bill

Rajya Sabha passes Juvenile Justice Bill

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

"This is a tribute to our daughter," said Nirbhaya's father, who was present in the RS to watch the proceedings.

We don't need religious freedom lectures from the US

We don't need religious freedom lectures from the US

Rediff.com8 May 2015

'Your constant reiteration on the lack of religious freedom in India has sown doubts about the kind of information that you are being fed and based on which you seem to be making adverse references to India and its tradition of religious tolerance.'

In Parliament, intense debate over Delhi gang-rape documentary

In Parliament, intense debate over Delhi gang-rape documentary

Rediff.com4 Mar 2015

The Rajya Sabha saw a heated debate on Wednesday after Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that the government that a restraining order has been order against the broadcast of BBC documentary 'India's Daughter' on the December 2012 Delhi gang rape.

Why peace with Pakistan is difficult, if not impossible

Why peace with Pakistan is difficult, if not impossible

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

'For a long time Pakistan dreamt that India would break up and that it would be the predominant power in the region,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Chinese New Year predictions for you!

Chinese New Year predictions for you!

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

On the occasion of Chinese New Year, we bring you a look at what 2015, the Year of the Sheep has in store for you!

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