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An amazing success story called Facebook

An amazing success story called Facebook

Rediff.com10 Feb 2012

From a Harvard dorm room to becoming one of the world's biggest internet success stories, it has been an incredible journey for Facebook.

America's biggest swindler stripped of MBA degree

America's biggest swindler stripped of MBA degree

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

This is the first time the Stanford Graduate School of Business has revoked a graduate's degree.

General V K Singh's 'Five Cs' of leadership

General V K Singh's 'Five Cs' of leadership

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

'It is character that allows me to have the conviction, which allows me to have the courage, which allows me to stand up for what is right or wrong,' the former army chief tells the Harvard India Conference.

India, US to launch innovation forum next year

India, US to launch innovation forum next year

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

India and the US also agreed to support the efforts of the Harvard Business School and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad to develop a cluster map.

Want to get more likes on Facebook? Stop doing this!

Want to get more likes on Facebook? Stop doing this!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Avoid doing these things that make people dislike you immediately.

'Immunity will get us through Covid'

'Immunity will get us through Covid'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

'Vaccination is the only safe way to get immunity.'

India's Feluda COVID test cheaper alternative to RT-PCR, say scientists

India's Feluda COVID test cheaper alternative to RT-PCR, say scientists

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Named after Satyajit Ray's famed detective, the Feluda test, which is priced at Rs 500 and can deliver a result in 45 minutes, is able to differentiate SARS-CoV-2 from other coronaviruses even if genetic variations between them are minute.

Do your homework before approaching an insurance agent

Do your homework before approaching an insurance agent

Rediff.com26 Aug 2013

Research reports say insurance agents are likely to sell you unsuitable products. So, you should know your requirements and premium paying ability.

Starting a new business? 10 mistakes to avoid

Starting a new business? 10 mistakes to avoid

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

The feeling to always be in control can hinder progress and cause serious trust issues among other stakeholders, say Nitesh Jain, CEO, co-founder, BeSingular.

Is loose underwear good for your sperm?

Is loose underwear good for your sperm?

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Men who most frequently wore boxers had significantly higher sperm concentrations and total sperm counts, a study has revealed.

Did Kaavya cheat?

Did Kaavya cheat?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2006

In the Internet age, has the high availability of limitless information made the younger generation unaware of the legalities of borrowing information?

4 Indians among world's top 50 business gurus

4 Indians among world's top 50 business gurus

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Business gurus C K Prahalad, Ram Charan, Vijay Govindarajan and Rakesh Khurana rank among the world's best management brains.

First Look: Kaavya isn't quitting

First Look: Kaavya isn't quitting

Rediff.com8 Aug 2006

Kaavya Vishwanathan, the Harvard-based writer accused of plagiarism, is determined to come back.

'It's a viral pandemic with a diabetes pandemic'

'It's a viral pandemic with a diabetes pandemic'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

'COVID-19 and diabetes have a very intricate relationship.' 'People with diabetes tend to get the most severe forms of COVID-19.'

Reimagining Industrial Era GDP measures

Reimagining Industrial Era GDP measures

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

...and getting GDP to measure India's data economy, recommends Ajit Balakrishnan.

'Under Biden, US-India ties will see new heights'

'Under Biden, US-India ties will see new heights'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'President-elect Biden, in particular, has deep knowledge of, and experience with, dealing with India, serving as a custodian and champion of the relationship long before it was fashionable to do so.'

What stress does to your brain

What stress does to your brain

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Stress can impair memory and can even reduce brain size in the middle age.

'We can no more do away with the Mughals than we can do away with the British'

'We can no more do away with the Mughals than we can do away with the British'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

'There are so many dimensions to history that we need to attend to: We need more space for local and regional histories; we need to delve into the histories of particular communities; we need to emphasise gender history and environmental history.' 'We need to think about India's history beyond India's current borders.'

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Amazon's next CEO Andy Jassy's India Plan

Rediff.com15 May 2021

'We look forward to providing great customer experiences in India.'

Now, Akhilesh's uncle is invited to US for lecture

Now, Akhilesh's uncle is invited to US for lecture

Rediff.com9 May 2013

After Harvard University's invitation to Chief Minister AKhilesh Yadav, his uncle and senior cabinet minister Shivpal Yadav has been invited by John Hopkins University, US, to deliver a lecture on flood control, official sources said in Lucknow.

How to bag a study abroad scholarship

How to bag a study abroad scholarship

Rediff.com24 Nov 2013

Here's a sequential line of action to help you get the funding you need.

FM opposes financial protectionism by developed nations

FM opposes financial protectionism by developed nations

Rediff.com17 Apr 2013

Any move by developed nations to engage in financial protectionism and keep savings at home will be "terribly misguided", feels Chidambaram.

'Chinese actions on India border provocative, destabilising'

'Chinese actions on India border provocative, destabilising'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The Indian and Chinese armies have been locked in a bitter standoff at multiple locations in eastern Ladakh for over eight weeks since May 5.

NRI surgeon has a solution for India's insurance woes

NRI surgeon has a solution for India's insurance woes

Rediff.com13 Oct 2012

Recipient of 'India's Most Admired Surgeon' award moots 'womb to tomb' insurance model to revolutionise India's healthcare sector

'White House has heard us'

'White House has heard us'

Rediff.com28 May 2021

'They are starting to move more quickly and we would just like to continue to see bold action being taken.'

Kamal Haasan meets Rajinikanth, keeps mum on alliance

Kamal Haasan meets Rajinikanth, keeps mum on alliance

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

On being asked if the duo was planning to enter into an alliance, Haasan said, "Only time will tell".

The teacher from Dombautiya

The teacher from Dombautiya

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Tudu's free tuition classes are sought after. She has 45 students who come to her every day to study. Geetanjali Krishna meets the young teacher in one of India's poorest villages, winner of the Plan India Youth Champion Award.

'It is high time to jettison Amartya Sen'

'It is high time to jettison Amartya Sen'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

Jagdish Bhagwati keeps the debate with the Nobel Laureate raging in this interview with Sheela Bhatt.

Chennai-born Dhivya S is GM's first female CFO

Chennai-born Dhivya S is GM's first female CFO

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

GM will join a very short list of S&P 500 companies, including Hershey Co and American Water Works Co, with women serving as CEO and CFO.

'India must prep for community transmission of COVID-19'

'India must prep for community transmission of COVID-19'

Rediff.com15 May 2020

President of Public Health Foundation of India, Professor K Srinath Reddy said it should be recognised that community transmission has occurred in virtually every country which experienced this pandemic in a major form and India should also be prepared for it and act as though it is happening and take all precautionary containment measures.

'Who caused the riots' IS NOT the only important question

'Who caused the riots' IS NOT the only important question

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Mihir Bhat, fellow at the Harvard Humanitarian Initiative who is also the director of the All India Disaster Mitigation Institute, discusses with Rediff.com's Vicky Nanjappa about what the National Integration Council should focus on.

What your Zoom background says about you

What your Zoom background says about you

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Is there no 'normal' background? Sure there is.

Alert: Event Management course

Alert: Event Management course

Rediff.com11 Aug 2004

Alert: Event Management course

Is India among most socially advanced countries?

Is India among most socially advanced countries?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

When it comes to fulfilling basic human needs, some smaller countries score higher than the economic powerhouses.

PM congratulates Abhijit; Rahul says he helped conceptualise 'Nyay'

PM congratulates Abhijit; Rahul says he helped conceptualise 'Nyay'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Rahul Gandhi said he had helped the party conceptualise its 'Nyay' scheme to help remonetise the economy.

Miffed UP CM cancels New York Consulate reception

Miffed UP CM cancels New York Consulate reception

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has cancelled a reception to be hosted in his honour by the New York Consul General Dnyaneshwar Mulay on Saturday, besides boycotting the Harvard lecture in protest against Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's detention at Boston airport on Friday.

UP minister Azam Khan detained briefly at US airport

UP minister Azam Khan detained briefly at US airport

Rediff.com26 Apr 2013

Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan, who is accompanying Chief Minister Akhilesh Uadav for a HarvardUniversity event in the US, was detained briefly for questioning at BostonInternational Airport.

Not a SINGLE Indian university among world's top 200!

Not a SINGLE Indian university among world's top 200!

Rediff.com11 Sep 2013

IIT Delhi comes in way down at No 222, dropping from 212 last year, in the QS World University Rankings which is predictably dominated by US universities, with MIT grabbing the top slot and Harvard at No 2, pushing Britain's Cambridge University to No 3.

'The biggest winners are Indian Americans'

'The biggest winners are Indian Americans'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

'This year felt different -- and was different.' 'For the first time, the Indian American voter seemed to matter.'