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'The People of India are batting for the Idea of India'

'The People of India are batting for the Idea of India'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

'The people of India have not only challenged the ruling dispensation with the constitution, they have also opened the eyes of the leadership that sits in the Opposition.'

Gilani's chair breaks during award ceremony

Gilani's chair breaks during award ceremony

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Pakistan Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani faced some embarrassing moments when a chair buckled under his weight at an official function in the capital city, prompting a participant to say that this may be a "bad omen" for the top Pakistan People's party leader.

What you must know about China and coronavirus

What you must know about China and coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How China's all powerful Communist party bungled the response to the coronavirus crisis.

Now job opportunities abroad under govt initiative

Now job opportunities abroad under govt initiative

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

A fresh global skill gap study shows how India can tap opportunities in Germany, New Zealand, Qatar, Malaysia, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Sweden, Switzerland, UAE and the UK.

Meet Mohit Agrawal who refused Rhodes Scholarship

Meet Mohit Agrawal who refused Rhodes Scholarship

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

The Indian American and Princeton graduate turned down Rhodes and Marshall scholarships will now be studying Economic Policy Evaluation and Planning at the National University of Ireland, Galway

The top 25 US universities for 2010-11

The top 25 US universities for 2010-11

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

US News ranks the top universities to study in in the US based on quality and value. take a look at the top 25.

India's Smart Power in the US

India's Smart Power in the US

Rediff.com19 Jan 2011

'As India's involvement in the growth of the US deepens, the search for the soul of India gains momentum. India's smart power gets projected in the US in very many ways.'

Will China and India grow together or grow apart?

Will China and India grow together or grow apart?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2011

Text of remarks by Professor Kishore Mahbubani, Dean and Professor in the Practice of Public Policy of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy at the National University of Singapore, at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on January 8

Peace Nobel for jailed Chinese rebel Liu Xiaobo

Peace Nobel for jailed Chinese rebel Liu Xiaobo

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

The Nobel Peace Prize 2010 was awarded to Liu Xiaobo "for his long and non-violent struggle for fundamental human rights in China".

China's super computer remains world's most powerful

China's super computer remains world's most powerful

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

China's Tianhe-2 supercomputer, stated to be twice faster than its competitor in US has retained its status as the world's most powerful computer for the third time, according to a report.

More cell phones in India than toilets: UN report

More cell phones in India than toilets: UN report

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

"It is a tragic irony to think that in India, a country now wealthy enough that roughly half of the people own phones, about half cannot afford the basic necessity and dignity of a toilet," said Zafar Adeel, director of United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health.

Love is not enough to make a marriage work

Love is not enough to make a marriage work

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Love has no major role to play in keeping couples together. In fact, the chances of a couple staying together are affected by age, previous relationships -- and smoking.

Dubai most competitive in Middle East

Dubai most competitive in Middle East

Rediff.com30 Mar 2009

Dubai has the most competitive economy in the Middle East and ranked higher for its competitiveness than Japan, Germany, France and New Zealand, a new study released on Monday said.

Rajnath Singh calls on Li; discusses Sino-Indian security coop

Rajnath Singh calls on Li; discusses Sino-Indian security coop

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

He is due to call on Premier Li Keqiang later on Thursday and hold talks with China's Public Security Minister Guo Shengkun, who is also the State Councillor in the CPC, a rank above the minister.

Why more women are needed in Parliament

Why more women are needed in Parliament

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

India will benefit hugely if the representation of women in Parliament is increased to a just level.

Yoga-Tai Chi 'jugalbandi' marks Int Day of Yoga in China

Yoga-Tai Chi 'jugalbandi' marks Int Day of Yoga in China

Rediff.com21 Jun 2016

A large group of enthusiasts of Yoga and ancient Chinese martial art Tai-Chi took part in a 'Jugalbandi' exercises at the iconic Great Wall.

New mammal species a warning for humanity

New mammal species a warning for humanity

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

A scientist has said that the fact that we're discovering new mammal species in an era of human-caused mass extinctions is not a cause for joy, but only a warning for humanity. The statement has been made by Paul Ehrlich, the Bing Professor of Population Studies at Stanford University, and co-author of an analysis of the 408 new mammalian species discovered since 1993.

PhD programmes in administration, finance

PhD programmes in administration, finance

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

National University of Educational Planning and Administration has opened admissions for part time and full time courses.

Yoga fever grips China ahead of UN International Yoga Day

Yoga fever grips China ahead of UN International Yoga Day

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

The celebrations in China will be second biggest in the world after India.

To Santa Claus, North Pole

To Santa Claus, North Pole

Rediff.com19 Dec 2007

Who gets more than six million personalized letters every year? Santa Claus -- also known as Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas and Ded Moroz (Russia), according to the United Nations Universal Post Union.

Mobiles can be more cancerous than smoking

Mobiles can be more cancerous than smoking

Rediff.com3 Apr 2008

Dr Vini Khurana, a staff specialist neurosurgeon at the Canberra Hospital and an associate professor of neurosurgery at the Australian National University, said heavy usage of mobile phones might turn out to be a greater threat to human health than smoking and even asbestos. He says that using mobiles for more than 10 years could result in more than double the risk of brain cancer.

Will remain quiet on resignation issue: Justice Ganguly

Will remain quiet on resignation issue: Justice Ganguly

Rediff.com3 Jan 2014

Justice (retd) A K Ganguly on Friday preferred to remain "quiet" over his resignation as West Bengal Human Rights Commission chief after the Union cabinet approved a proposal for sending a presidential reference to the Supreme Court on the issue saying he hasn't "decided anything".

Jaitley sees FY16 gross domestic product growth at 7.6%

Jaitley sees FY16 gross domestic product growth at 7.6%

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

'Implementation of GST would lead to the growth story of India'.

The Power of Assured Indian Innovation

The Power of Assured Indian Innovation

Rediff.com25 May 2018

Can we make high speed 4G Internet available at 10 cents per GB, and make all voice calls free of cost -- that too in a large and diverse country like India? Can we make high-quality but simple breast cancer screening available to every woman, that too at the extremely affordable cost of $1 per scan? Can we make a portable, high-tech ECG machine which can provide reports immediately and that too at the cost of 8 cents a test? Can we make an eye imaging device that is portable, non-invasive and costs 3 times less that conventional devices? Can we make a robust test for mosquito-borne dengue, which can detect the disease on day 1, and that too at the cost of $2 per test? Amazingly, says Dr R A Mashelkar, the eminent scientist, all this has been achieved in India, not only by using technological innovation but also non-technological innovation.

#RIPSridevi: Why we mourn for celebrity deaths

#RIPSridevi: Why we mourn for celebrity deaths

Rediff.com25 Feb 2018

Explained: The intimacy of celebrity deaths.

Indian origin scientist honoured in Australia

Indian origin scientist honoured in Australia

Rediff.com18 Oct 2006

Australian Prime Minister John Howard praised 'Srini,' as he is known, for work that had 'helped redefine robotics'.

The Indian university that could rival Stanford's D-school

The Indian university that could rival Stanford's D-school

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Anant National University in Ahmedabad aims to design a new future for India.

M Phil & PhD programmes

M Phil & PhD programmes

Rediff.com25 Jan 2007

National University of Educational Planning and Administration, Government of India, announces admission to M Phil and PhD Programmes for 2007-08.

ISRO to launch six Singapore-made satellites in December

ISRO to launch six Singapore-made satellites in December

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

The six satellites will be launched on PSLV-C29 from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Andhra Pradesh on December 16, 2015.

Supply Chain Management scholarship

Supply Chain Management scholarship

Rediff.com22 Feb 2006

Applications are invited for the DHL Supply Chain Management Scholarship.

India 5th biggest generator of e-waste in 2014: UN report

India 5th biggest generator of e-waste in 2014: UN report

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

Top per capita producers are the wealthy nations of Europe.

Unearthing black money can add $30 billion to forex reserves

Unearthing black money can add $30 billion to forex reserves

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

The unearthing of capital flight of "black" money Indians have allegedly stashed away in Swiss banks could add $30 billion to the country's forex reserves, says a Bank of America Merrill Lynch report.

Richest 2% own over half of world's wealth

Richest 2% own over half of world's wealth

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

The richest two per cent of adults in the world own more than half of global household wealth, according to a study released on Tuesday.

QS University Rankings 2016: IISc, 4 IITs among Asia's top 50

QS University Rankings 2016: IISc, 4 IITs among Asia's top 50

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, which is placed 33rd this year.

Germany vs US: The best country to pursue masters

Germany vs US: The best country to pursue masters

Rediff.com31 Oct 2016

International education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Ex-ABVP member appeals to PM to ensure respect for JNU students

Ex-ABVP member appeals to PM to ensure respect for JNU students

Rediff.com20 Feb 2016

Former ABVP member Pradeep Narwal, who resigned from the party earlier this week, has appealed to PM Modi to ensure "security" and "respect" to all the university students.

'The cultural base of 9 ASEAN States is Indian'

'The cultural base of 9 ASEAN States is Indian'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

'What India needs to do is to re-build those cultural links in a way it didn't.' 'Clearly, India needs to wake up and spend more time on ASEAN.'

IIT goes global!

IIT goes global!

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

IIT-Bombay and the National University of Singapore will launch joint Master's and Doctoral degree programmes.

China pledges $124bn for Silk Road, terms it 'project of the century'

China pledges $124bn for Silk Road, terms it 'project of the century'

Rediff.com14 May 2017

China will also set up 50 joint laboratories with countries participating in the Belt and Road initiative to enhance cooperation on innovation.

Soon, see-through displays and smart windows

Soon, see-through displays and smart windows

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

The idea of transparent displays has been around for a few years.