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Why Budget 2026 Deserves 8.5/10

Why Budget 2026 Deserves 8.5/10

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

This is the first Budget in my memory of Budgets over the last half a century which has embraced upfront, enthusiastically and emphatically, technology, modernity and fiscal sobriety, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Trio win Nobel Economics for explaining how innovation fosters economic growth

Trio win Nobel Economics for explaining how innovation fosters economic growth

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Monday that it has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Economics 2025 to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt "for having explained innovation-driven economic growth." The 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel goes to the trio, with one half awarded to Mokyr "for having identified the prerequisites for sustained growth through technological progress" and the other half jointly to Aghion and Howitt "for the theory of sustained growth through creative destruction."

How Trump's Ego Threatens US Educational Universe

How Trump's Ego Threatens US Educational Universe

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Donald Trump is catering to the basest fears and prejudice of unenlightened Americans -- yes, there are those too, in sizeable enough numbers to elect one of their own as president. That would most certainly not Make America Great Again, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, 3rd Richest Indian

Roshni Nadar Malhotra, 3rd Richest Indian

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Only Mukesh Ambani and Gautam Adani are ahead of her.

Chinese incursions into India strategically planned: Study

Chinese incursions into India strategically planned: Study

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

In the 15-year dataset, the researchers noted an average of 7.8 incursions per year even though the Indian government's estimates are much higher.

Missing Indian American boy's body found

Missing Indian American boy's body found

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

The body of Harsha Maddula, 18, an engineering-pre med student at Northwestern University in Illinois, United States, who was missing since September 22, was recovered from the water in Wilmette Harbour on Thursday.

The Big Mac Inflation Index

The Big Mac Inflation Index

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

The ever-astute Ravi Matthai, Director of Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad in 1971, offered me a basic salary of Rs 1,000 per month on my return from the United States. I doubt if IIMA could hire a faculty member at Rs 55,000 per month today! points out Dr Shreekant Sambrani.

Big bucks for Indian American professor

Big bucks for Indian American professor

Rediff.com11 Dec 2004

Dipak C Jain, dean of Kelloggs School of Management, is the fourth highest paid official in Northwestern University, according to a new study.

FBI joins search for missing Indian-American student

FBI joins search for missing Indian-American student

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

18-year-old Harsha Maddula, Northwestern pre-med sophomore and straight-A student, disappeared on Saturday over the weekend after attending an off-campus party with friends.

US student Harsha Maddula missing after off-campus party

US student Harsha Maddula missing after off-campus party

Rediff.com25 Sep 2012

Harsha Maddula left the party with three or four people, according to multiple sources who saw his group leaving the house. George Joseph reports from New York.

After Rahul's 'world famous award' jibe, Kotler congratulates PM

After Rahul's 'world famous award' jibe, Kotler congratulates PM

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Gandhi earlier took a dig at Modi saying he wanted to "congratulate" him on winning the "world famous" Philip Kotler Presidential award.

2 Americans, 1 Brit share 2010 Economics Nobel

2 Americans, 1 Brit share 2010 Economics Nobel

Rediff.com11 Oct 2010

They won for their analysis of markets with search frictions.

Study claims Connors the greatest, Federer No 7

Study claims Connors the greatest, Federer No 7

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

A scientist from Northwestern University in Illinois has claimed to have solved the debate over who is the best male tennis player of all time.

Dipak Jain named INSEAD dean

Dipak Jain named INSEAD dean

Rediff.com20 Sep 2010

Among Jain's responsibilities would be to look for opportunities to build INSEAD programmes in China and India as the business school focuses on growing its global presence and attracting more students from the developing countries.

'I learned how people in India persevere'

'I learned how people in India persevere'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

As part of an ongoing series, we bring you stories of young Indian Americans who came looking for the Real India and found their real selves instead. Nilay Suresh Shah recounts his trip to India.

5 young guns who will take over top Indian companies

5 young guns who will take over top Indian companies

Rediff.com17 Feb 2011

A new generation is being groomed to take over some of the top companies in India.

'It's impossible to visit India and remain indifferent'

'It's impossible to visit India and remain indifferent'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2011

As part of an ongoing series, we bring you stories of young Indian Americans who came looking for the Real India and found their real selves instead. Esha Khurana speaks to Arthur J Pais.

Reading terrorists' minds maybe soon possible

Reading terrorists' minds maybe soon possible

Rediff.com31 Jul 2010

Imagine technology that will allow law enforcement officials to get inside the mind of a terrorist to know how, when and where the next attack will occur. Well, it could soon be a reality, say scientists.

Dipak Jain to step down as Kellogg B-school dean

Dipak Jain to step down as Kellogg B-school dean

Rediff.com9 Jun 2009

Dipak Jain, an Indian American, will step down as dean at Northwestern University's prestigious Kellogg School of Management.

'Marriage need not mean the death of romance'

'Marriage need not mean the death of romance'

Rediff.com4 May 2009

As the lives of both spouses get more complicated with careers, ambitions and family life, is there any time left for romance? Kanchana Banerjee has a few married couples weight in and provides valuable tips.

'India's youth can make her a global superpower'

'India's youth can make her a global superpower'

Rediff.com11 May 2010

Bala Balachandran of Kellogg's School of Management discusses his life's challenges, achievements, ambitions, inspirations, success mantras, what he thinks about India's youth and why top-rung foreign schools and universities will never come to India.

Why love often lessens after marriage

Why love often lessens after marriage

Rediff.com23 Apr 2009

If you're planning to make your relationship eternal by getting married, then you should sit down for a moment and give the idea a second thought, suggests a new study.

NIIT acquires US firm

NIIT acquires US firm

Rediff.com12 Feb 2003

NIIT acquired CognitiveArts that proves custom knowledge solutions for US corporates.

Why saints turn sinners

Why saints turn sinners

Rediff.com27 Jun 2009

The study has indicated that people with ample moral self-worth in one aspect of their lives can slip into immorality or opposite behaviour in other areas-their abundant self-esteem somehow pushes them to balance out all that goodness.

Sunil Chopra: interim dean of Kellogg biz school

Sunil Chopra: interim dean of Kellogg biz school

Rediff.com24 Jun 2009

Chopra was an assistant professor at the Stern School of Business Administration at New York University before going to Kellogg.

Eating at the 'wrong' time can lead to weight gain

Eating at the 'wrong' time can lead to weight gain

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Eat at the right time of day if you actually want to shed those extra pounds, an American study suggests.

Study US: 'Homesickness hits you in the face'

Study US: 'Homesickness hits you in the face'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2007

What will your first night in the US be like? What are the things you must know before you leave? Indian students who have gone abroad provide the answer.

Foreign law schools eyeing India

Foreign law schools eyeing India

Rediff.com20 Dec 2006

Deans from two international law schools -- Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago and Deakin School of Business and Law, Australia -- recently visited India.

Who is Justice Dalveer Bhandari?

Who is Justice Dalveer Bhandari?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

Here's everything you wanted to know about the 15th member of the world court.

Shiv Nadar steps down, daughter Roshni is new chairperson of HCL Tech

Shiv Nadar steps down, daughter Roshni is new chairperson of HCL Tech

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

Roshni, also a trained classical musician, came on the board of HCL Technologies in 2013 and was vice chairperson. Shiv Nadar would continue to be MD of the company with designation as chief strategy officer.

Dr Devi wants to be New York's Public Advocate

Dr Devi wants to be New York's Public Advocate

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

A traumatic medical emergency drove physician Dr Devi, of General Hospital soap fame, to run for public office in New York.

Au revoir, brands?

Au revoir, brands?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

The current focus on data to measure marketing success could herald the end of an era -- or the beginning of a hype cycle, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Nirmalya Kumar to join Tata Sons with effect from Aug 1

Nirmalya Kumar to join Tata Sons with effect from Aug 1

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Kumar will hold responsibility for strategy at the group level.

The most important quality in a lover is...

The most important quality in a lover is...

Rediff.com1 Aug 2017

Relationship advice from author, psychologist and 'Marriage 101' course teacher Alexandra Solomon.

Fitzpatrick wins Open silver medal, praise from Couples

Fitzpatrick wins Open silver medal, praise from Couples

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

Baby-faced teenager Matthew Fitzpatrick rounded off a dream week on Sunday by claiming the silver medal at the British Open as the leading amateur.

Sex tips: 7 secrets to have a great orgasm

Sex tips: 7 secrets to have a great orgasm

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Sex is so much more than just a physical union.

This hijab-clad athlete says religion and fashion can go together

This hijab-clad athlete says religion and fashion can go together

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Mariam Farid, who competes wearing a hijab, says she would never compromise on her identity but would not mind blending a bit of fashion with religion.

Can Serena make tennis comeback after childbirth?

Can Serena make tennis comeback after childbirth?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2017

It would be perfectly safe for Serena Williams to continue with rigorous training throughout pregnancy, but how quickly the 35-year-old would return to tournament tennis is uncertain.

The vanishing middle manager

The vanishing middle manager

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Can business schools re-invent their role, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

First Indian-born general in the US military passes away

First Indian-born general in the US military passes away

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

General Surindar Bhaskar served as the 17th chief of the US Army Dental Corps.