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IITs see highest pay packages

IITs see highest pay packages

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

Having dominated the summer placement scene at IIMs, companies like McKinsey, Boston Consultancy Group and UBS showed up for the first time for placements at IIT Bombay.

Jeevan Abichandani a Hero of Chemistry

Jeevan Abichandani a Hero of Chemistry

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

Dr Jeevan S Abichandani, research and development manager at Univation, an ExxonMobil joint venture, was honored by the American Chemical Society as a 2007 Hero of Chemistry.

Faesal 'instigated' people against country: J-K govt

Faesal 'instigated' people against country: J-K govt

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Faesal had no student visa, though he claimed that he was going to the United States for studies, the state government, through DIG, CKR, Srinagar, said in an affidavit.

Top criteria for education abroad

Top criteria for education abroad

Rediff.com24 Nov 2005

Obama urges unity on eve of 9/11 anniversary

Obama urges unity on eve of 9/11 anniversary

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

'We cannot give in to those who would divide us. We cannot react in ways that erode the fabric of our society,' he said.

Have an idea? Anti-theft it!

Have an idea? Anti-theft it!

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

A patent is to an idea what an alert watchman is to your property. Everyone can look, but no one can steal.

PFC plans road shows in 8 foreign cities

PFC plans road shows in 8 foreign cities

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

With the Power Ministry seeking Cabinet's nod for Power Finance Corporation's initial public offer, the state-run company has firmed up plans to conduct road hows for attracting investors toward the issue.

Excessive cola intake linked to heart disease

Excessive cola intake linked to heart disease

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

NRI docs have found that both regular and diet colas can increase the risk of heart disease.

Wipro awards $1.19 million to promote science in US

Wipro awards $1.19 million to promote science in US

Rediff.com1 May 2014

Wipro, India's major IT company, has awarded a grant of $1.19 million to promote science and teacher education leadership in the US.

2 Indians to conduct Ayurveda course in US

2 Indians to conduct Ayurveda course in US

Rediff.com16 Feb 2007

This is the first time that Ayurveda course will be provided in number of medical schools in form of a short course covering the important aspects of Ayurveda.

Megasoft to acquire US company

Megasoft to acquire US company

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

The two companies are into products and services, including real-time charging, billing, pre-paid products and managed services catering to the wireless telecom space.

The global millionaire boom

The global millionaire boom

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

The U.S. still leads the world in number of millionaire households, but maybe not for long -- household wealth is growing fastest in China.

City and Liverpool take EPL title to the wire

City and Liverpool take EPL title to the wire

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

City are looking to retain the title they won in record-breaking fashion last year and secure their fourth Premier League crown in eight years.

Raj Sharma among America's best wealth advisors

Raj Sharma among America's best wealth advisors

Rediff.com8 Jan 2007

Raj Sharma, 49, a senior vice president and a private wealth advisor with the Private Banking and Investment Group at Merrill Lynch in Boston, has been recognised for the third consecutive year as one of the best advisors in the US.

Digital lending set to become a $1 trillion business in India

Digital lending set to become a $1 trillion business in India

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

India's huge digital prowess and potential will play a huge role in enabling digital lending, says Romita Majumdar.

Pentagon faces number crunch, may take immigrants

Pentagon faces number crunch, may take immigrants

Rediff.com27 Dec 2006

Meanwhile, Pentagon and immigration authorities have expanded a programme that accelerates citizenship for legal residents who volunteer for the military, the report said.

When Kerry had Dunkin' Donuts breakfast in Islamabad!

When Kerry had Dunkin' Donuts breakfast in Islamabad!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry visited the Dunkin' Donuts store in Islamabad in the Pakistani capital today to a get a 'little slice' of the popular American breakfast snack, and was soon trolling on Twitter.

Dream 11 founders: Fantasy sports champs

Dream 11 founders: Fantasy sports champs

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Following their passion paid off for Harsh Jain and Bhavit Sheth with their fantasy sports platform Dream11 entering the unicorn club with a valuation of over $1 billion.

Indian firms top in innovation spends

Indian firms top in innovation spends

Rediff.com14 Dec 2005

Indian companies are likely to increase investment in innovation in the coming year.

He may have an answer to energy problems

He may have an answer to energy problems

Rediff.com21 Jul 2007

An alternative to oil? Check. Completely green? Check. Economical? Check. So why has the entrepreneur been sued, pilloried, and lampooned?

AI seeking newer avenues

AI seeking newer avenues

Rediff.com12 Jul 2007

With Air India's Gulf monopoly under threat and likely to end very soon if the civil aviation ministry has its way, the state-owned airline is now pitching aggressively for direct flights to the US and Australia to make up for the loss.

When movie theatres no longer exist...

When movie theatres no longer exist...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Aseem Chhabra imagines a time, 20 years from now, when movie-watching in theatres will be long gone, thanks to the coronavirus, and pens a letter to his grandchild, explaining the magic of the cinema hall.

Nimitz: Security, not radiation, is the concern

Nimitz: Security, not radiation, is the concern

Rediff.com29 Jun 2007

B Raman says jihadi groups may target either the ship when it is here, or even India after it is gone.

Spotted: Jim Courier in Massachusetts

Spotted: Jim Courier in Massachusetts

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

Reader Karthik Marudur sent us this picture from Massachusetts.

Virgin Comics to tap Indian mythology

Virgin Comics to tap Indian mythology

Rediff.com17 Aug 2006

Eyeing the burgeoning entertainment market, Virgin Comics and Virgin Animation on Thursday said it plans to tap the 5,000-year "vault of Indian mythology" and showcase it to the world.

'This is one of our suspects': Dallas police tweets picture of wrong man after attack

'This is one of our suspects': Dallas police tweets picture of wrong man after attack

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Mark Hughes was identified on national TV as a possible suspect after he was seen carrying assault rifle.

They want to be the next Bangalore

They want to be the next Bangalore

Rediff.com24 Jan 2006

'India will be a world power'

'India will be a world power'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2006

'There is no need for suspicion regarding the US-India civil nuclear agreement,' US Ambassador David C Mulford tells the Rediff Chat.

Amul Thapar on Trump's list for Supreme Court judge nominees

Amul Thapar on Trump's list for Supreme Court judge nominees

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

Thapar currently holds the position of US District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Kentucky.

Public sector banks yet to join the e-commerce boom

Public sector banks yet to join the e-commerce boom

Rediff.com7 Nov 2014

Customers using e-commerce websites are young and techno-savvy.

India Inc wakes up to innovation buzz

India Inc wakes up to innovation buzz

Rediff.com23 Dec 2005

The resurgence in confidence in Indian manufacturing was borne out by many examples of Indian companies going global.

Indian Hotels set to woo the world

Indian Hotels set to woo the world

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

The hotel chain intends to have a worldwide presence and reduce its dependence on the home market.

REWIND: 16 photos from the week that was

REWIND: 16 photos from the week that was

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last week, in 16 images.

Marathon a challenge on ISS: Sunita

Marathon a challenge on ISS: Sunita

Rediff.com6 Apr 2007

Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams, who plans to run the 26.2 mile Boston Marathon on board the International Space Station on April 16, finds it a challenging exercise.

The Departed: Film of the year

The Departed: Film of the year

Rediff.com3 Nov 2006

Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin dies in a car accident

Star Trek actor Anton Yelchin dies in a car accident

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The talented actor died in a car accident on June 19.

Placements drop by 5 per cent at IIM-C

Placements drop by 5 per cent at IIM-C

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

It is not clear whether the drop in offers is a fallout of demonetisation.

Images that will make you go OMG!

Images that will make you go OMG!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

Photographs from moments that shaped the world last week.