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PIX: Klopp's Liverpool write their own history at Anfield

PIX: Klopp's Liverpool write their own history at Anfield

Rediff.com8 May 2019

The pain of missing out on a first domestic league crown for 29 years will be eased by the knowledge that European glory could be on the horizon for Liverpool

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.'

Budget: Why senior citizens may pay more tax

Budget: Why senior citizens may pay more tax

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

'There are no new benefits for senior citizens, but on the other hand senior citizens having sizeable dividend income may have to suffer tax at applicable slab rates,' says Mahesh Padmanabhan.

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Can more disasters happen in Uttarakhand?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

'Above 2,000 metres the gradient of the Himalayas is very steep and if you build any infrastructure (roads, dams, hydro power projects) in these regions, it will not be able to sustain these events (the onslaught of debris that comes down with great speeds).'

Lenovo kickstarts India biz

Lenovo kickstarts India biz

Rediff.com4 May 2005

ISRO's attempt is the attempt of all mankind

ISRO's attempt is the attempt of all mankind

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'Space is dangerous and there will be many failed attempts as we try to use mankind's ingenuity to take the next evolutionary step.'

Scolari says there's only one Pele

Scolari says there's only one Pele

Rediff.com23 Jun 2004

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.'

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.

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.

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.'

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.

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?

'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.

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).

Shrek goes places!

Shrek goes places!

Rediff.com17 May 2004

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.'

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".

Diary: Me, Shromona, 19

Diary: Me, Shromona, 19

Rediff.com2 Oct 2003

Where do great ideas come from?

Where do great ideas come from?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

'Originals' drive creativity and change in the world.

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.

'PM Modi's Silicon Valley visit will inspire GenNext to dream big'

'PM Modi's Silicon Valley visit will inspire GenNext to dream big'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Ankit Fadia talks to Prasanna Zore about his roles and responsibilities as a brand ambassador of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Digital India' programme

16 nouns that are now also verbs

16 nouns that are now also verbs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Purists are aghast, but others think it's cool and makes things simpler.

PCs come almost free in Goa

PCs come almost free in Goa

Rediff.com15 Sep 2003

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.'

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

#StartUpIndia: 'One should have conviction in one's ideas'

#StartUpIndia: 'One should have conviction in one's ideas'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2016

'If you yourself don't believe in the product, you will never be able to sell it.' 'If you have got the basics right, if you have understood the consumer needs well, success will always follow.'

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.

Soon, solar headphones that charge mobiles

Soon, solar headphones that charge mobiles

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Andrew Anderson, a Glasgow-based designer, launched the OnBeat headphones on crowdfunding site Kickstarter and hopes to have them on sale by early next year.

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.

Modi says Nitish nursing PM ambitions, true secularism in Gujarat

Modi says Nitish nursing PM ambitions, true secularism in Gujarat

Rediff.com10 Mar 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party prime ministerial candidate Narendra Modi sharpened his attack on Nitish Kumar, saying the Janata Dal-United leader's "arrogance" and "ambition" to become prime minister drove him to split from BJP, and compared the socio-economic conditions of Muslims in Gujarat and Bihar to claim he practised "true" secularism.

Artificial Intelligence: Where India stands

Artificial Intelligence: Where India stands

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

A culture of science and innovation must be embedded in society wherein people not only use new technology but understand it as well. Without this, obscurantism and blind faith can sit side by side with digital technology and, in fact, use the same technology to reinforce their hold on people, says Shram Saran.

Murray threatens Djokovic's ranking

Murray threatens Djokovic's ranking

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Andy Murray begins his late-season assault on Novak Djokovic's world number one ranking at the China Open this week hoping to take a chunk out of the 4,695-point gap separating them.

'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.'