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Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the decisions taken by my government in the national interest,' President Droupadi Murmu said in her address to both Houses of Parliament.

Work against vaccine hesitancy, wastage: Sonia to partymen

Work against vaccine hesitancy, wastage: Sonia to partymen

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

She also called upon the partymen to continue to put pressure on the union government to ensure that the daily rate of vaccination trebles so that 75% of the population gets fully vaccinated by end of this year.

Selva's MOST TIRING SCENE in The Family Man

Selva's MOST TIRING SCENE in The Family Man

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'In the climax, if you see, Manoj Bajpayee and I engage in a fist fight.' 'It had to be shot in a single take so either of us couldn't make any mistakes.'

Has Online Education CHANGED Your Kids?

Has Online Education CHANGED Your Kids?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

An astrologer told Ramesh Menon that he was increasingly having worried parents asking him about the future of their children who were showing serious behavioural changes like lack of tolerance towards others, shunning social interaction, and even violent behaviour. They were worried because they had never ever seen such traits in their children before the pandemic.

Maha BJP MLAs: Suspension for one year is irrational, says SC

Maha BJP MLAs: Suspension for one year is irrational, says SC

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court Tuesday said suspension from legislative assembly for one year should be linked with some purpose and there has to be an 'overpowering' reason that the member should not be allowed to even attend the next session.

10 HOT careers for IT grads

10 HOT careers for IT grads

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Engineering graduates specialising in artificial intelligence and machine learning can earn up to 24 lakh a year, says Saran Balasundaram, founder and CEO, HanDigital, a talent consulting firm.

WFH: 10 Tips To Manage Your Team

WFH: 10 Tips To Manage Your Team

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

Keep the meetings short, understand that everyone has a different schedule and life style, advises Indira Ramachandra, chief human resources officer, AscentHR

Reinstate woman judicial officer who filed sexual harassment plaint: SC

Reinstate woman judicial officer who filed sexual harassment plaint: SC

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday ordered the reinstatement of a former Madhya Pradesh woman judicial officer, who resigned in 2014 following an inquiry into her allegations of sexual harassment against a high court judge, saying her resignation cannot be construed to be voluntary.

Can't order state to provide reservation in jobs: SC

Can't order state to provide reservation in jobs: SC

Rediff.com9 Feb 2020

The apex court said this while dealing with pleas regarding Uttarakhand government's September 5, 2012 decision to fill up all posts in public services in the state without providing reservations to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes.

Nawab Malik actively involved in terror funding, ED informs court

Nawab Malik actively involved in terror funding, ED informs court

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The ED made this claim while seeking the 62-year-old Nationalist Congres Party leader's custody for interrogation in the money laundering probe linked to the activities of Ibrahim and his aides.

BJP MP demands Tharoor's removal as head of Parl panel on IT

BJP MP demands Tharoor's removal as head of Parl panel on IT

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Dubey demanded the removal of Tharoor, alleging that he was using his position in a discriminatory manner.

For deaf transgender athlete, Olympics brings hope for change

For deaf transgender athlete, Olympics brings hope for change

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'I hope that younger people who have similar struggles can see me and feel safer in the fact that I'm managing okay. True, there are difficulties, but there's nothing unfortunate at all about being both deaf and transgender.'

Lost your job? 20 FREE courses you can apply for

Lost your job? 20 FREE courses you can apply for

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Internshala Trainings is offering free online trainings for 1,000 young professionals who have lost their jobs in the pandemic.

Jung acting like Churchill; has no faith in democracy, says Delhi home minister

Jung acting like Churchill; has no faith in democracy, says Delhi home minister

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Satyender Jain, whose department has had confrontations with the LG over a range of issues, said Jung doesn't have "faith" in democracy.

Deepika wouldn't have played Piku if...

Deepika wouldn't have played Piku if...

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Did you know that the original choice for the title role in Piku was not Deepika Padukone? It was Parineeti Chopra.

Construction of new Parliament building to start on Jan 15

Construction of new Parliament building to start on Jan 15

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

"The Central Public Works Department has asked Tata Projects Ltd to start the construction work of the new parliament building on January 15 as it is considered auspicious to commence such a project on the day of first dawn after 'Makar Sankranti'," the official sources said.

Switch To ORGANIC LEARNING Now!

Switch To ORGANIC LEARNING Now!

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Reading books will make you curious, build your imagination and nourish your brain into an organic super power.

Biggest perpetrator of terrorism: India slams Pak at UN

Biggest perpetrator of terrorism: India slams Pak at UN

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

"We call on Pakistan to stop cleansing their own minorities including Hindus, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists and others," Bhat said.

Rocket Boys Review

Rocket Boys Review

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

Jim Sarb and Ishwak Singh are a force to reckon with and deliver a soaring tribute to the two pillars of India's science world in Rocket Boys, applauds Sukanya Verma.

No English in CSAT: Trade unionism before entering a trade!

No English in CSAT: Trade unionism before entering a trade!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

Should candidates for particular positions in the government be permitted to agitate for changing the recruitment process itself? The candidates have to meet the requirements of the jobs rather than ask for their own standards to be accepted as the requirement of the jobs. Those who cannot meet those criteria should seek other jobs that match their skills, says T P Sreenivasan.

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

The Indrani Vs Rahul Face Off

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Rahul knew this was coming. That 'dirt' would be dug up.

'There is a lot of time for my marriage'

'There is a lot of time for my marriage'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

'After the audience watches the film, if they say Rakul stood her ground in front of Ajay Devgn and Amitji.' 'That's what will be important.'

The Films that IMPRESSED Shoojit Sircar

The Films that IMPRESSED Shoojit Sircar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Shoojit Sircar picks two Oscar-winning, slice-of-life films which say a lot with the minimum of fuss.

Govt must deal strictly with addictive algorithms

Govt must deal strictly with addictive algorithms

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

India has to put in place legislation and rules which seek more clarity and transparency from technology companies. Domestic and global companies that use consumer behaviour data to enhance addictive behaviour must be scrutinised and controlled. Currently the intermediary guidelines focus mostly on content management and grievance redressal. However, the underlying software engines that influence online consumer behaviour need oversight, too.

There was no end to what Irrfan could do

There was no end to what Irrfan could do

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Irrfan never stopped being hopeful about the endless possibilities open to actors and film-makers in Indian cinema.

'You can't crunch 2 years of learning into 2 or 3 months'

'You can't crunch 2 years of learning into 2 or 3 months'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

'There are large cohorts of students who cannot recognise the alphabet or numbers.' 'We are suggesting schools 'start early and end late'.'

7 Skills to SUCCEED in a Corporate Career

7 Skills to SUCCEED in a Corporate Career

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Every crisis throws up opportunities, and one should be resilient enough to focus on the opportunities rather than let the crisis overpower you, says Aditya Mohan Jadhav.

'Each leg of my career has brought new experiences, new joys'

'Each leg of my career has brought new experiences, new joys'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'My kids think it's very cool they will see me on Netflix.'

Nirav Modi's brother charged in $2.6 m fraud in New York

Nirav Modi's brother charged in $2.6 m fraud in New York

Rediff.com20 Dec 2020

Nehal, 41, is charged in a New York Supreme Court indictment with Grand Larceny in the First Degree, Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance, Jr. said.

Social media firms deploy 15K people to check content

Social media firms deploy 15K people to check content

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

In platforms, such as Twitter, Facebook, TikTok, Helo, and ShareChat, mediators have been asked to put in more hours to ensure that no communal or fake news spread.

Guj: Obituaries flood papers belying official death count

Guj: Obituaries flood papers belying official death count

Rediff.com6 May 2021

The burgeoning death notices come amid apprehensions that the number of cases and casualties are being underreported for a variety of reasons.

Hit by GST recovery notices and summons, industry calls for help

Hit by GST recovery notices and summons, industry calls for help

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

With Goods and Services Tax (GST) officers under pressure to exceed the Rs 1-trillion collection mark per month, industry has faced a barrage of recovery notices and summons issued over the last one month across sectors, according to company executives. Industry bodies have claimed harassment by field officers, blocking of input tax credit, cancellation of GST registration, threats of arrest and steep penalties, impacting their working capital and operations. Company executives pointed at an atmosphere of apprehension and fear due to such notices and summons.

Polls create high paying social media jobs

Polls create high paying social media jobs

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

The average salary of a content manager with less than a year's experience is Rs 369,000 per annum.

Construction work of new Parliament building begins

Construction work of new Parliament building begins

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The new Parliament building will have a triangular shape and is expected to be completed by the 75th anniversary of India's independence in 2022. The government plans to hold the monsoon session of Parliament in 2022 in the new building.

UPSC withdraws mandatory English norm in mains exam

UPSC withdraws mandatory English norm in mains exam

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Amid a nation-wide controversy, the Union Public Service Commission has withdrawn changes suggested by it in civil services mains examination, dropping mandatory English language paper requirement.

Why the 'pro-Hindi' lobby in Tamil Nadu has got it wrong

Why the 'pro-Hindi' lobby in Tamil Nadu has got it wrong

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Flowing from an inadequate understanding of Tamil history and politics is an urban elitist mindset that does not seem to be able to touch and feel the real angst of the larger Tamil-speaking masses, cutting across the social and economic status of the individual, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Why Sonu Walia QUIT FILMS

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

'Everywhere, people would ask me why I had left films. They wanted to see more of me.' 'Their words were music to my ears.'

'Aamir Sir's gesture was totally unexpected'

'Aamir Sir's gesture was totally unexpected'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

'The amount of warmth I received from Aamir Sir during the shooting of Laal Singh Chaddha is very difficult to describe in words.'

No Party Can Solve Punjab's Problems!

No Party Can Solve Punjab's Problems!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

Punjab faces many mortal threats. For most of these the people of Punjab are themselves responsible. And unless they take a brutal hard look within, their future generations have to be resigned to continue living with this constant slide, warns Shekhar Gupta.

E-commerce firms to speak local tongues

E-commerce firms to speak local tongues

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

E-commerce websites are developing online content in Indian languages.