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'Nitish, Mamata, Stalin Don't Know India'

'Nitish, Mamata, Stalin Don't Know India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'Does anyone understand India?' 'Does anyone have a larger perspective for India as a whole?' 'Today we have rulers who do not understand the ruled.'

Are Youngsters Giving Up On Marriage?

Are Youngsters Giving Up On Marriage?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

It is evident that the younger generation is increasingly choosing to postpone or completely forego the idea of getting married, observes Sybil Shiddell, country manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

David Julius, Ardem Patapoutian jointly win Nobel Prize for Medicine

David Julius, Ardem Patapoutian jointly win Nobel Prize for Medicine

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

David Julius and Ardem Patapoutian jointly won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for their discoveries of receptors for temperature and touch, announced the award-giving group on Monday.

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Govt, Oppn spar over who did more for space mission

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

During the day-long debate, the lines between science and religion often got blurred with many invoking religious texts and the contribution of 'rishi munis' to highlight India's tryst with the extra-terrestrial world.

Ram Gopal Varma's GREATEST discoveries

Ram Gopal Varma's GREATEST discoveries

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

Here is looking at some of the top names to come out of Ramu's factory.

How India Can Rival China As Production Platform

How India Can Rival China As Production Platform

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

We have the workforce, now we need to ensure that we take full advantage of game-changing technologies and geopolitical openings, suggests Jayant Sinha, chairman, Parliament's Standing Committee on Finance.

'A holiday on the Moon may not be far off'

'A holiday on the Moon may not be far off'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

After the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon on Wednesday, August 23, Bollywood has joined India to laud ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) and its team for the historic mission.

The Very Best Of Dhanush

The Very Best Of Dhanush

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Dhanush, who turns 40 on July 28, still defies his age and can transform into an unemployed college graduate, an obsessive, one-sided lover or the doting father of a teen with equal integrity and maybe even lead a badly written film to commercial success.

Chandrayaan-3: All set, for touchdown and history

Chandrayaan-3: All set, for touchdown and history

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

India will become the fourth country to master the technology of soft-landing on the lunar surface after the US, China and the erstwhile Soviet Union.

Gutar Gu Review: Sweet Romance

Gutar Gu Review: Sweet Romance

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

It is possible that today's kids would find Gutar Gu too vanilla but it might have greater nostalgia-inducing appeal for older viewers, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'ONGC is venturing into high-risk ultra-deep water exploration'

'ONGC is venturing into high-risk ultra-deep water exploration'

Rediff.com25 May 2023

'We plan to add over 100,000 square kilometres every year, to reach an ambitious target of 500,000 square kilometres by 2025.'

'17 minutes of terror': ISRO all set for Chandrayaan-3's moon landing

'17 minutes of terror': ISRO all set for Chandrayaan-3's moon landing

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

The entire process being autonomous when the lander has to fire its engines at the right times and altitudes, use the right amount of fuel, and scan of the lunar surface for any obstacles or hills or craters before finally touching down.

Cargo from Pakistan with radioactive Uranium seized in London

Cargo from Pakistan with radioactive Uranium seized in London

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

A shipment containing several kilograms of uranium, which could potentially be used for making a dirty bomb was seized at United Kingdom's Heathrow Airport in a cargo consignment originating in Pakistan, reported British tabloid The Sun.

World Athletics lifts Russia's doping ban but no respite for athletes

World Athletics lifts Russia's doping ban but no respite for athletes

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

WA President Sebastian Coe said there were 35 special conditions to be applied for a period of three years with a review at the end of that period.

Disney Hotstar's Succession Problem

Disney Hotstar's Succession Problem

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

If you were one of those waiting for the entire fourth season of Succession to drop so that you could binge-watch it over a weekend, you have missed the train.

Indian start-ups may take legal route against Google in-app billing

Indian start-ups may take legal route against Google in-app billing

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Scrutiny of Google's code of conduct in the Indian Android ecosystem is far from over with several start-ups preparing to appeal against the company's revised policies of service fee on in-app purchases and subscriptions, according to sources in the know. This comes days after the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) granted partial relief to the tech giant, reversing four of the 10 key non-monetary directives that would have forced Google to allow uninstalling of its pre-installed apps on Android devices. Paytm, BharatMatrimony, and ShareChat are among the start-ups that are likely to file grievances against the tech major for alleged non-compliance with the Competition Commission of India's (CCI's) cease-and-desist order on Play Store policies.

Racism-related data deleted by Yorkshire Cricket Club

Racism-related data deleted by Yorkshire Cricket Club

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Yorkshire added that it was not certain why and how the deletion happened and who was responsible for the act.

Watch Out For These New Directors

Watch Out For These New Directors

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Looking at Bollywood's Class of 2023 Directors.

Should Banks Be Closed On ALL Saturdays?

Should Banks Be Closed On ALL Saturdays?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Currently, banks are closed every second and fourth Saturday of a month. Why shouldn't they be shut every Saturday? When most customers carry their banks in their pocket (the app on the mobile phone), there is no need to keep banks open on Saturdays, argues Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Oppenheimer Review: Simply Brilliant

Oppenheimer Review: Simply Brilliant

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Oppenheimer is a very politically significant film for our time, observes Utkarsh Mishra.

Chhawla gangrape: Victim's father challenges SC order

Chhawla gangrape: Victim's father challenges SC order

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

On November 7, the top court while acquitting the three convicts had said the law does not permit courts to punish an accused on the basis of moral conviction or on suspicion alone.

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

The Many, Many Faces Of Ram

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Before you catch a brawny Prabhas as the Prince of Ayodhya in its VFX-heavy edition, Sukanya Verma looks at the many, many on screen portrayals of Ram over the years.

School students in India discover 18 new asteroids

School students in India discover 18 new asteroids

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

The International Astronomical Union (IAU), an organisation which assigns official names and designations to celestial bodies, has recently confirmed the discovery of 18 new asteroids by Indian students as part of a global science programme.

Google to launch ChatGPT competitor 'Bard': Sundar Pichai

Google to launch ChatGPT competitor 'Bard': Sundar Pichai

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has announced that the tech giant will soon launch an Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered chatbot called 'Bard', aimed at countering the popularity of the ChatGPT tool backed by Microsoft. According to a blog post by Pichai, the conversational AI service will be assessed by a group of "trusted testers" before being rolled out to the public in the coming weeks. "Bard can be an outlet for creativity, and a launchpad for curiosity," Pichai, the Indian-origin CEO of Google and parent company Alphabet, said on Monday, adding that Google's chatbot will be able to explain complex subjects like new discoveries from NASA's James Webb Space Telescope to a nine-year-old.

FPIs allowed to deal in exchange-traded commodity derivatives

FPIs allowed to deal in exchange-traded commodity derivatives

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

The Securities and Exchange Board of India's (Sebi's) board on Wednesday allowed foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) to trade in exchange-traded commodity derivatives. The move, it said, "will enhance liquidity and market depth, as well as promote efficient price discovery." Overseas investors will only be allowed to deal in non-agricultural commodity derivatives and only cash-settled contracts.

Nick Walker is new CEO of Vedanta Cairn Oil and Gas

Nick Walker is new CEO of Vedanta Cairn Oil and Gas

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Vedanta's Cairn Oil & Gas on Thursday announced the appointment of Nick Walker as the new chief executive officer (CEO) of the company. In a statement, the company said the appointment is effective January 5. "Before this appointment, Walker was president and chief executive officer at Lundin Energy, one of the leading European independent E&P companies," it said.

Kevin Spacey Sex Abuse Case: What Happened

Kevin Spacey Sex Abuse Case: What Happened

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Kevin Spacey took the stand as the first witness in his own defence in the sex abuse trial filed against him.

Travellers from G20 nations can use UPI in India: RBI

Travellers from G20 nations can use UPI in India: RBI

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

The Reserve Bank on Wednesday allowed inbound travellers from G20 nations arriving at select airports to use the popular UPI for making payments in the country. Later, the RBI also proposes to extend the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) facility to travellers from all countries. UPI is a system that powers multiple bank accounts into a single mobile application, merging several banking features, seamless fund routing & merchant payments into one hood.

Recipe: Mayur's Benne Dosa

Recipe: Mayur's Benne Dosa

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The other half of the name, benne dosa literally means butter dosa in Kannada.

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

Mukesh Ambani completes 20 years as Reliance boss

Mukesh Ambani completes 20 years as Reliance boss

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Mukesh Ambani, who took over the reins of Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) after the sudden demise of his legendary industrialist father Dhirubhai Ambani, completes 20 years at the helm during which the company saw a 17-fold jump in revenues, 20-times surge in profit and has become a global conglomerate.

Walmart-owned PhonePe calls off deal to acquire fintech startup ZestMoney

Walmart-owned PhonePe calls off deal to acquire fintech startup ZestMoney

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Walmart-owned digital payments firm PhonePe has decided to halt its proposed acquisition of Goldman Sachs- and Xiaomi-backed ZestMoney, a Bengaluru-based buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform. The deal, which was poised to fetch anywhere between $150-200 million and $300 million, has hit a snag over lapses in due diligence, disagreements over valuation, sustainability of the business, and shareholding structure of ZestMoney, according to people familiar with the matter. The collapse of the deal is also being attributed to a slowdown in the financial technology (fintech) sector in the midst of a funding winter, difficult regulatory environment, and macroeconomic uncertainty, informed other sources.

Adani Welspun strikes gas in Mumbai offshore

Adani Welspun strikes gas in Mumbai offshore

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

A joint venture of Adani Group and Welspun Enterprises Ltd has discovered natural gas reserves in an area off the Mumbai coast, the two firms said in a statement Monday. The first-ever gas discovery was made in the NELP-VII block MB-OSN-2005/2, Adani Welspun Exploration Ltd (AWEL) said. Spread across 714.6 square kilometers, the block is located in the prolific gas-prone Tapti-Daman sector of the Mumbai Offshore basin where production is already underway by other operators.

'The Universe gives everything to everybody; it is up to you to pick it up'

'The Universe gives everything to everybody; it is up to you to pick it up'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

'I did get a couple of offers (in Hindi cinema) but the roles required a doll-like heroine, a glamorous role. I was getting challenging roles in the South and so I stayed here.'

Dating In Your 40s: 10 Mistakes To Avoid

Dating In Your 40s: 10 Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The dating world can be a mess of expectations and anxieties, but don't let your emotional baggage spill all over your chance at real love, suggests Sybil Shiddell, country manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

UAE deal poses a survival challenge for Indian bullion refineries

UAE deal poses a survival challenge for Indian bullion refineries

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

Gold import from the UAE at a lower rate of duty -- in terms of an agreement -- has posed a survival challenge for the Indian refining industry while hurting the price discovery of the metal, with the India International Bullion Exchange starting operations at GIFT City. The problem has arisen after the government signed the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with the UAE. Under it, Indian jewellery manufacturers have been allowed to import gold at a concessional rate of 14 per cent against 15 per cent, which is normal.

'Small changes' working as Rahane eyes Test comeback

'Small changes' working as Rahane eyes Test comeback

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

Ajinkya Rahane is back among the runs with 532 runs in five Ranji Trophy matches for Mumbai this season, with a top score of 204 and an average of 76.

South Africa promises 'secure bio-bubble' for Team India

South Africa promises 'secure bio-bubble' for Team India

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

South Africa's foreign ministry has said that a 'full bio-secure environment' will be created for the Indian cricket team when it lands in Johannesburg for a highly-anticipated series next month

Jurassic Park in MP!

Jurassic Park in MP!

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

A team of Indian researchers, for the first time in fossil history, have discovered an egg-in-egg or abnormal titanosaurid dinosaur egg from the Bagh area in Dhar district, Madhya Pradesh.

Corbett Tiger Reserve to have a 'Modi circuit' soon

Corbett Tiger Reserve to have a 'Modi circuit' soon

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The Uttarakhand tourism department is working on a plan to develop a 'Modi circuit' at the Corbett Tiger Reserve, covering the places visited by Prime Minister Narendra Modi while shooting for a television programme in 2019.