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Pakistan cries foul over India's Prithvi-II missile test

Pakistan cries foul over India's Prithvi-II missile test

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Reacting to the recent supersonic interceptor missile test by India, Sartaj Aziz, Pakistan Prime Minister's adviser on Foreign Affairs, has said that Islamabad will acquire advanced technology to improve its defence and will also raise the matter at the international arena.

Multitasking, not a bad idea after all

Multitasking, not a bad idea after all

Rediff.com7 Mar 2007

Today's top priority is to immediately address whatever fraction of a vast, malleable range of tasks has become most critical.

Sony India stumbles as emphasis shifts from laptops, smaller TVs

Sony India stumbles as emphasis shifts from laptops, smaller TVs

Rediff.com20 Mar 2014

The once-powerful Japanese major is left with little to show in the face of sustained competition from rivals.

Why India's engineering grads should worry

Why India's engineering grads should worry

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

'Lakhs of engineers graduate every year in India and the IT industry used to be the primary recruiter. That is going to end.'

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The unfortunate thing is that the film will leave a poor impression of the IAF's and indeed of the armed forces's ability to handle sensitive social matters within their professional space, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

StanChart says India's real growth 'very elusive'

StanChart says India's real growth 'very elusive'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2015

The high new GDP numbers are puzzling.

WTF! This burger costs as much as a bike

WTF! This burger costs as much as a bike

Rediff.com3 Jul 2017

We don't think anyone will be able to digest the bun, which is covered with an edible gold leaf, once they hear the cost!

'India's dominance in IT will continue'

'India's dominance in IT will continue'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

'India is the number one IT destination in the world as we have the largest number of IT professionals in the world.'

India and the perils of unskilled labour

India and the perils of unskilled labour

Rediff.com1 Nov 2005

As India's current predicament shows, wages matter -- but skilled workers matter more.\n

The coming age of teleputers

The coming age of teleputers

Rediff.com15 Apr 2005

Explained: What the RBI is telling banks

Explained: What the RBI is telling banks

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'Credit expansion is probably the quickest way to get the economy going again.' 'Easy credit is like a shot of nitro in a race car: In timely, small, quick, doses it can give a tremendous boost but carried to extreme it can destroy the engine,' points out S Muralidharan, former managing director, BNP Paribas.

Could the Pune techie's murder have been prevented?

Could the Pune techie's murder have been prevented?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

What could Rasila Raju have done to protect herself?

21st century is India's century: IBM chief

21st century is India's century: IBM chief

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

With strong GDP growth, expanding base of start-ups and growing trend of new technologies like cloud in the country, the 21st century is Indian century, IBM chief Virginia Rometty said.

What is Lenovo up to in India?

What is Lenovo up to in India?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2006

Online vs paper-based exam: Which is better?

Online vs paper-based exam: Which is better?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2015

'Parents, grandparents, candidates, academicians -- almost all the stakeholders have a view on it, so any change is hard to bring about.'

She has cracked the code to help smokers quit

She has cracked the code to help smokers quit

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

'Running a start-up is hard.' 'We almost always will have obstacles.' 'There are two ways to tackle it.' 'We can either take them head on or let them hold you back.'

Modi's government must govern!

Modi's government must govern!

Rediff.com29 May 2019

He has left no one in any doubt about his ability to take bold, even out-of-the-box, decisions, to gauge the feelings and aspirations of the common people at the grassroots and to ensure that polices and schemes do not remain on paper, but are implemented, says B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

'I will give 98% marks to Chandrayaan 2 mission'

'I will give 98% marks to Chandrayaan 2 mission'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

'When you look at it from the point of view of science, Chandrayaan 2 is a big success.'

Don't miss! Mindy Kaling's practical advice to class of 2018

Don't miss! Mindy Kaling's practical advice to class of 2018

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

'Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something, but especially not yourself. Go conquer the world. Just remember this: Why not you? You made it this far.'

How social media impacts your mental health

How social media impacts your mental health

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

Did you know that too much exposure to social media makes you eager and encourages cyber bullying?

PHOTOS: Mona-Lego and other INCREDIBLE Lego art

PHOTOS: Mona-Lego and other INCREDIBLE Lego art

Rediff.com26 Sep 2014

An artist has taken his love of Lego to the extreme with an incredible collection of sculptures using only the tiny, colourful building bricks. The Art of the Brick exhibition features 80 sculptures by artist Nathan Sawaya, created from more than a million tiny Lego bricks.

Lenovo kickstarts India biz

Lenovo kickstarts India biz

Rediff.com4 May 2005

What lies behind the design and price of Apple Watch

What lies behind the design and price of Apple Watch

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

The Apple Watch, which will make calls via its attached iPhone, might make that a reality.

Want to study journalism in the US?

Want to study journalism in the US?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

In an online chat with Get Ahead reader, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.

Scolari says there's only one Pele

Scolari says there's only one Pele

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

Smart Home Lighting: A Starter's Guide

Smart Home Lighting: A Starter's Guide

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

Smart lighting is about to revolutionise the way we think of the humble bulb.

Fight is against terrorism, not against any religion: Modi

Fight is against terrorism, not against any religion: Modi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Modi said India had been a "cradle of all major religions in the world".

Shazia Ilmi: Good, minority appeasement has ended

Shazia Ilmi: Good, minority appeasement has ended

Rediff.com19 Aug 2014

'It has done a disservice to the cause of Muslims... Modi also spoke of Muslims progressing with the Quran in one hand and a computer in the other, which I think is welcome... I wish he had spoken his mind on the issue of communal discord much earlier and shown swiftness in nipping it in the bud,' says former AAP leader Shazia Ilmi.

Why 80% Indian engineers are unemployable

Why 80% Indian engineers are unemployable

Rediff.com6 May 2019

'50% of students lose out because of lack of English language skills.' 'Only 15% to 20% have the functional skills companies are looking for.'

Cyber criminals thrive in India; 10 major attacks in 12 months

Cyber criminals thrive in India; 10 major attacks in 12 months

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

India needs to follow countries such as Singapore who have and are further bolstering their cyber security apparatus.

Michael Dell, SilverLake win shareholder nod for $25 bn buyout

Michael Dell, SilverLake win shareholder nod for $25 bn buyout

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Michael Dell clinched shareholder approval on Thursday for his $25 billion offer to buy and take Dell Inc private, ending months of conflict with the company's largest investors and removing the uncertainty surrounding the world's No. 3 PC maker.

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

'Recession is temporary, your capability is permanent'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

'You need to polish your skills and be prepared to be an asset in the 'new normal' work environment.' 'Access MOOCs (massive open online courses) and keep your brain razor sharp, despite not having a job offer or having your job offer rescinded.'

'Indian firms are not in a position to do HRO'

'Indian firms are not in a position to do HRO'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2003

At present most HR shops in India are either captive, which are shared service centres or they are global service providers like EDP and Exult who have set up shop in India.

Chief economic adviser says new GDP estimates puzzling

Chief economic adviser says new GDP estimates puzzling

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

New estimates of India's gross domestic product (GDP) are "puzzling", Arvind Subramanian, chief economic adviser at the finance ministry, said on Friday.

Shrek goes places!

Shrek goes places!

Rediff.com17 May 2004

Where do great ideas come from?

Where do great ideas come from?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

'Originals' drive creativity and change in the world.

1 of 5 Indians to share personal data for free Wi-Fi

1 of 5 Indians to share personal data for free Wi-Fi

Rediff.com20 Jul 2017

Norton report says Indians putting themselves at risk over Wi-Fi usage

Want better sex in 2018? Follow these tips

Want better sex in 2018? Follow these tips

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

The key to enjoy good sex lies in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.