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The teenager who conquered the world

The teenager who conquered the world

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

'After I won the final I gave my father a call.' 'He said the family had followed my progress on TV and saw that I had won.' '"We are going to sleep now," he said.' 'I told him 'I am a world champion and you are going to sleep!'

Few benefits that gold monetisation will bring to the economy

Few benefits that gold monetisation will bring to the economy

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

For India to monetise gold, it is not the institutional depositor that policymakers must target but the average retail depositor.

Why Sanjay Nirupam feels he will win North Mumbai again

Why Sanjay Nirupam feels he will win North Mumbai again

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

Congress sitting MP Sanjay Nirupam is facing a tough contest from Bharatiya Janata Party Gopal Shetty in the North Mumbai Lok Sabha constituency, which goes to polls on April 24.

Kids, here's how you can get a good recommendation

Kids, here's how you can get a good recommendation

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

A good recommendation letter acts as a stairway to good colleges and to great jobs. Shreeja Mahambre gives tips on scoring a beyond satisfactory recommendation.

Poll dates for 5 states announced; UP to vote in 7 phases

Poll dates for 5 states announced; UP to vote in 7 phases

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The counting for all five states will be held on March 11.

India Inc sends independent directors back to school

India Inc sends independent directors back to school

Rediff.com24 Jul 2013

The Companies Bill asked for promoting gender diversity by specifying induction of a minimum number of women directors

This freedom fighter's struggle for his right is now a movie

This freedom fighter's struggle for his right is now a movie

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

It took Gour Hari Das three decades to wrangle out a certificate recognising his work as a freedom fighter. His struggle is now the subject of a film

MFs invest Rs 2.92 lakh cr in debt market in first half

MFs invest Rs 2.92 lakh cr in debt market in first half

Rediff.com9 Jul 2013

Funds made investments worth Rs 64,602 crore (Rs 646.02 billion) in the debt market during June, higher than Rs 26,840 crore (Rs 268.4 billion) in May, as per the latest data available with market regulator Sebi.

Take a bow, Lieutenant Colonel Sofiya Qureshi!

Take a bow, Lieutenant Colonel Sofiya Qureshi!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

'The same charm that draws men to the armed forces, also draws women. It is love for the nation and honour and pride in donning the uniform,' says Lieutenant Colonel Sofiya Qureshi, the first woman to lead the Indian Army in a 18-nation military exercise.

Want a job? Learn a skill, travel, get a life

Want a job? Learn a skill, travel, get a life

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

A degree may help you start your career, but it is only skills that will build your career.

Parliament passes Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill

Parliament passes Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

The Bill which stipulates up to two year jail term and a maximum fine of Rs 5 lakh for discriminating against differently-abled persons.

Now, IIT-Kharagpur offers a 'Make in India' course

Now, IIT-Kharagpur offers a 'Make in India' course

Rediff.com17 May 2015

A course on 'land acquisition, rehabilitation and environmental clearance of projects' is also being offered by IIT-Kharagpur.

AIB Roast: Ashoke Pandit slammed for distasteful tweet

AIB Roast: Ashoke Pandit slammed for distasteful tweet

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

Filmmaker and censor board member Ashoke Pandit has triggered a controversy for his derogatory tweet on Karan Johar, who hosted the AIB Knockout YouTube video, and his mother who was in the audience.

Developing skills for life

Developing skills for life

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

With a market-oriented approach, an NGO in Delhi is ensuring the skills it imparts finds value with employers.

Cong media managers get crash course on hardselling food schme

Cong media managers get crash course on hardselling food schme

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The United Progressive Alliance's growth story' and food security scheme dominated a Congress workshop on Monday where its media managers from across the country were given training to disseminate party's message on key issues ahead of next Lok Sabha polls.

India will win 10 plus medals at Rio Olympics: Sonowal

India will win 10 plus medals at Rio Olympics: Sonowal

Rediff.com20 Jun 2015

The Sports Minister Sarbananda Sonowal is confident that India's medal tally in next year's Rio Olympic Games will go up to 10 plus from six medals, which the country's athletes bagged at London Olympics in 2012.

Developers built 36 apps at first ever Aadhaar hackathon

Developers built 36 apps at first ever Aadhaar hackathon

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Teams of students and coders demonstrated in 24 hours diverse programmes impacting health and livelihood issues with use of a personal identity number.

How the BJP discriminates against Hindus

How the BJP discriminates against Hindus

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

'One one hand, the BJP puts Uniform Civil Code as a goal in its manifesto, and on the other, it pushes massive discrimination against Hindus.' 'This is not sabka saath, sabka vikas. Rather it is "Haj ka saath, church ka vikas",' argues Sankrant Sanu.

Must-read! How to write a GOOD resume

Must-read! How to write a GOOD resume

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

These tips will help you keep it short, professional and error-free.

'How can some exercise be taken as a test of nationalism?'

'How can some exercise be taken as a test of nationalism?'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

'I don't practise yoga. How am I less of a nationalist than the person who practises it? Is it a crime if I don't practice it?'

Cricket Buzz: Irfan Pathan signs up for CPL players' draft

Cricket Buzz: Irfan Pathan signs up for CPL players' draft

Rediff.com16 May 2019

It remains to be seen if he gets a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the BCCI, which has maintained a tough stance in not allowing Indian cricketers to participate in T20 leagues such as BBL, CPL and BPL.

Bankruptcy law: State - 1; market - 0

Bankruptcy law: State - 1; market - 0

Rediff.com16 May 2016

The successful implementation of the new Act will depend on a much bigger involvement of the state through a huge new superstructure of registration, certification and supervision

What has Rahul to offer to this country: Arun Jaitley

What has Rahul to offer to this country: Arun Jaitley

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

BJP leader Arun Jaitley assesses Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi's first ever television interview

Sports Shorts: Easy day for Bajrang, Ravi excels in Worlds trials

Sports Shorts: Easy day for Bajrang, Ravi excels in Worlds trials

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Frida

Jobs for women: Why India does worse than Somalia

Jobs for women: Why India does worse than Somalia

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

Reasons include include dropping out of education, raising children and family pressure

Bankers go into huddle to discuss PNB scam fallout

Bankers go into huddle to discuss PNB scam fallout

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

The venue for Saturday's meeting was shifted at the last minute from the headquarters of the India Banks' Association in Cuffe Parade to avoid media glare.

Don't plan to file income tax this year? Beware!

Don't plan to file income tax this year? Beware!

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

With digital technology, the I-T department's ability to catch tax evaders has increased many times.

14 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

14 odd PHOTOS from a mad, mad world

Rediff.com27 May 2015

These images from across the globe tell that it is a crazy world out there!

The white revolution comes to Kashmir

The white revolution comes to Kashmir

Rediff.com21 Apr 2017

How Amul is changing the face of dairying in Jammu & Kashmir. Some 15,000 dairy farmers, many women, are participating in the initiative.

Churchill and three other clubs axed from I-League

Churchill and three other clubs axed from I-League

Rediff.com21 May 2014

In a stunning development in Indian football, two-time champions Churchill Brothers were thrown out of the I-League along with three other teams for failing to fulfil the AIFF's club licensing criteria.

Unsponsored ADRs, GDRs likely to get tax relief

Unsponsored ADRs, GDRs likely to get tax relief

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Budget may bring exemption for those backed by Indian securities other than shares

'India can produce 100 Usain Bolts'

'India can produce 100 Usain Bolts'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Sports Ministry to introduce 'transparent' National Sports Code

SC orders floor test in Karnataka at 4 pm on Saturday

SC orders floor test in Karnataka at 4 pm on Saturday

Rediff.com18 May 2018

The apex court made it clear that it would deal with the constitutionality of the Governor's letter inviting Yeddyurappa to form the government later.

Five Indian Americans held in student visa, financial fraud

Five Indian Americans held in student visa, financial fraud

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Each of the defendants was associated with the Micropower Career Institute, a for-profit school with five campuses in New York and New Jersey, or the Institute for Health Education, a for-profit school located in New Jersey. Suman Guha Mozumder reports.

A quiet, studious, boy none of his school teachers remember

A quiet, studious, boy none of his school teachers remember

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

'Ever since I heard the news, I have been trying to recollect his face. Unfortunately I have not been able to.' 'It seems he was a very quiet, studious boy.' 'I still do not know how I might have missed him.'

ONGC, RIL, BG set to invest Rs 950 cr in Panna oil and gas field

ONGC, RIL, BG set to invest Rs 950 cr in Panna oil and gas field

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

BG Exploration and Production India, a part of UK-based BG group and Reliance Industries, hold 30 per cent stake each in the field, while ONGC has a participating interest of 40 per cent.

HC on Udta Punjab: Censors need not to be overly critical

HC on Udta Punjab: Censors need not to be overly critical

Rediff.com10 Jun 2016

Justices S C Dharmadhikari and Shalini Phansalkar-Joshi said it will pass orders in the case on June 13 after it concluded hearing arguments on the petition filed by Phantom Films, producer of Udta Punjab, against an order of the revising committee of the Central Board of Film Certification that suggested changes in the film.

World boxing body gives lifeline to India for elections

World boxing body gives lifeline to India for elections

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The looming threat of an Olympic expulsion has ended for Indian boxers after the International Boxing Association (AIBA) agreed to extend the deadline for formation of the proposed new federation, which took another step forward by getting itself registered as a society.

Sumariwalla promises best-ever conducted Asian Athletics

Sumariwalla promises best-ever conducted Asian Athletics

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Despite the short notice to prepare for a major meet, the 20th Asian Athletics Championships, scheduled at Pune from July 3-7, will be among the best-organised, declared Athletics Federation of India president Adille Sumariwalla in Mumbai on Friday.

Indian men think stalking women is normal

Indian men think stalking women is normal

Rediff.com19 Aug 2017

'The vehicles have evolved, the mindset hasn't. And it won't, not until boys are reformed to understand, imbibe and espouse the importance of consent,' says Veenu Sandhu.