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For India's start-ups space is the next frontier

For India's start-ups space is the next frontier

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

While participation of start-ups in the space sector has largely been minimal so far, their involvement will be key towards building India's very own aerospace companies such as Maxar, Elon Musk's SpaceX and Rocket Labs, according to experts.

1993 riots: Warrant against ex-police officer

1993 riots: Warrant against ex-police officer

Rediff.com31 May 2008

The special riots court on Saturday issued a bailable warrant against Police Inspector (PI) Madhav Khanolkar, prime witness in the 1993 riots case against Shiv Sena leader Madhukar Sarpotdar. The warrant was issued after Khanolkar failed to appear before the court at the last two hearings despite summons served to him. Khanolkar, now retired, was a police inspector at the Nirmal Nagar police when the case against Sarpotdar was registered.

Saina, Chetan crash out at All-England

Saina, Chetan crash out at All-England

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

India's highest ranked shuttlers Saina Nehwal and Chetan Anand crashed out of the All England badminton tournament after suffering contrasting defeats in the first round of the Super series event in London on Wednesday.

Saina faces Hongyan in All England opener

Saina faces Hongyan in All England opener

Rediff.com2 Mar 2009

Saina Nehwal returns to the court after a three-week injury lay-off at the Yonex All England Open Super Series on Wednesday. The Indian ace opens her campaign at the prestigious tournament against old French foe Hongyan Pi. World number 13 Chetan Anand, who also stayed away from the National Championships owing to a thigh injury, will take on Andrew Smith of England in the first round on Wednesday.

How to prepare for GDs & PIs

How to prepare for GDs & PIs

Rediff.com23 Jan 2009

Now that you have got your CAT results you must be busy preparing for GDs and PIs. Here are a few tips that will help you prepare for the road ahead.

All about GDs & PIs

All about GDs & PIs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2009

How should you prepare yourself for group discussions and personal interviews now that the CAT results are out of the bag.

Malaysian Super Series: Saina in QF

Malaysian Super Series: Saina in QF

Rediff.com8 Jan 2009

Saina Nehwal staved off the challenge from Hsiao Huan Chen of Chinese Taipei in an edge-of-the-seat second round match to enter the quarter-final of the Malaysian Super Series in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday.

Saina wins second outing to keep hopes alive

Saina wins second outing to keep hopes alive

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Indian ace Saina Nehwal beat fourth seed Hongyan Pi of France 21-18, 21-13 in a 34-minute contest to keep her hopes of advancing to the semi-finals of the World Super Series Badminton Masters finals alive.

Saina loses to Rasmussen

Saina loses to Rasmussen

Rediff.com18 Dec 2008

The Indian ace went down tamely to Tine Rasmussen of Denmark in her opening match of badminton Super Series Masters finals. World No 10 Saina lost 18-21, 14-21 to the world No 2 Rasmussen in just 27 minutes.

'Shooting Star Trek is very unique'

'Shooting Star Trek is very unique'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2020

'You are working with the best of the lot.' 'The best part is that they treat you equally, unlike in India.'

Winning your B-school Group Discussion

Winning your B-school Group Discussion

Rediff.com11 Dec 2008

Know where students win and lose in the GD/PI in order to arrive at your own rule book.

'I nailed my IIM group discussion & interview!'

'I nailed my IIM group discussion & interview!'

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

IIM-L student Bharat Jhurani narrates how he aced his group discussion and personal interview post CAT.

MBA calling: How I aced my personal interview

MBA calling: How I aced my personal interview

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

Krishnan Sekar, a first-year student at IIM Calcutta, shares his IIM Indore interview as a part of the CAT 2006 selection process.

Saina bows out of Indonesian Open

Saina bows out of Indonesian Open

Rediff.com19 Jun 2008

The Indian ace lost to World No 5 Hongyan Pi of France 12-21, 21-18, 21-16 in the second round of the women's singles of the Super Series on Thursday.

Traffic Signal has boring music

Traffic Signal has boring music

Rediff.com24 Jan 2007

Madhur Bhandarkar's latest film fails to inspire with its music.

Kumble's form the focus ahead of 2nd Test

Kumble's form the focus ahead of 2nd Test

Rediff.com15 Oct 2008

The fitness and form of skipper Anil Kumble is India's main concern ahead of the second Test against Australia starting in Mohali on Friday. The leg spinner, who turns 38 on Friday, said after the game he hopes to be 100 percent fit to team up with off spinner Harbhajan Singh on a bouncier Mohali pitch that should suit him.

Sensex down by 151 pts on weak global cues

Sensex down by 151 pts on weak global cues

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex today fell by over 150 points ahead of the release of inflation data amid weak international trend as oil prices firmed up globally.

Saina in second round of Indonesian Open

Saina in second round of Indonesian Open

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

Saina Nehwal beat local favourite Rosaria Yusfin Pungkasari 21-12, 21-14 while compatriot Anup Sridhar went down fighting 21-23, 21-9, 21-14 to world number 16 Joachim Persson of Denmark in the first round.

Attend an IIM-special workshop

Attend an IIM-special workshop

Rediff.com23 Jan 2007

T.I.M.E. is organising an IIM-special workshop for those who received calls from the IIMs.

Assam: 2 killed, 10 hurt in blast

Assam: 2 killed, 10 hurt in blast

Rediff.com19 Jan 2007

Earlier in the day, suspected ULFA militants detonated a blast under an Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited pipeline carrying crude oil at Lakwa in Sivasagar district of Upper Assam.

Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine show promising early results: Experts

Clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccine show promising early results: Experts

Rediff.com21 May 2020

Early data from its vaccine candidate 'mRNA-1273' showed it produced protective antibodies in a group of eight healthy volunteers, Moderna said. The other closely watched COVID-19 vaccine is the one being developed by scientists at Oxford University.

Somalia: Pirates seize Indian cargo ship

Somalia: Pirates seize Indian cargo ship

Rediff.com4 Apr 2007

The pirates have taken it northwards up the coast.

Barca slip further, Sevilla crush local rivals

Barca slip further, Sevilla crush local rivals

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Barcelona lost more ground in the title race on Sunday with a 0-0 draw at Osasuna while Sevilla showed they are the Primera Liga's form team with a 4-1 stroll past regional rivals Recreativo Huelva.

FREE mock CET for MBA aspirants

FREE mock CET for MBA aspirants

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

The CET on February 17 is the last chance for B-school hopefuls to qualify for the likes of Jamnalal Bajaj Institute of Management Studies and K J Somaiya Institute. We publish a a mock test to help them prepare.

Group Discussions: Don't get emotionally involved

Group Discussions: Don't get emotionally involved

Rediff.com22 Feb 2007

Group discussions give you a chance to exhibit your analytical skills, provided you do so assertively.

Global MBA -- a post-CAT back-up option

Global MBA -- a post-CAT back-up option

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Contrary to the general belief, global B-schools like Harvard, Wharton, LBS, INSEAD are a reality for many Indian students, especially for you. Here's why you should at least consider them.

Huge demand for pilots in India

Huge demand for pilots in India

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

The rapid growth of airlines and air passengers would necessitate an additional 2000-3000 commercial pilots in the country during the next 5-10 years, Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. \n

26/11 set up India-Saudi strategic ties

26/11 set up India-Saudi strategic ties

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

'The attacks made clear to all the Gulf States that Pakistan was the nursery and sanctuary of extremist violence and that this violence threatened all the countries in the region.'

PM for seven-pronged growth plan for economy

PM for seven-pronged growth plan for economy

Rediff.com15 Aug 2004

Outlining a seven-pronged agricutlure and employment strategy for higher economic growth, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Sunday said the challenge for reforms is to "breathe new life into government."

'The warmth of your smile will forever linger my friend'

'The warmth of your smile will forever linger my friend'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

Bollywood folks reveal fascinating stories about Irrfan and some shared unseen pictures.

Irrfan Khan: A powerhouse, an ustaad, a yaar

Irrfan Khan: A powerhouse, an ustaad, a yaar

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

'Irrfan transcended celluloid and gave us a taste of his humility and humanity,' observes Sukanya Verma.

What ails India's IT industry?

What ails India's IT industry?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

IT services or the technology sector in India is going through considerable stress and a bout of dramatic stock underperformance. Investors of all types are now deserting the one-time darlings of the stock market.

MBA: How to talk during a GD

MBA: How to talk during a GD

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

Tips on how to conduct yourself during your B-school admission Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Oriental to cover fog days of A-I

Oriental to cover fog days of A-I

Rediff.com2 Jan 2007

Oriental Insurance Company has bagged the domestic aviation industry's first-ever contract to cover losses owing to fog for national flag carrier Air-India.

Canada hoping to make waves at WC

Canada hoping to make waves at WC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Even though Canada are rank outsiders for the World Cup, coach Andy Pick believes his side are capable of pulling off an upset or two.

Da Matta in surgery after deer collision

Da Matta in surgery after deer collision

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Champ Car driver Cristiano da Matta was flown to hospital for emergency surgery after his car collided with a deer in an open test session.

England call up Bopara to replace Pietersen

England call up Bopara to replace Pietersen

Rediff.com13 Jan 2007

Uncapped Essex batsman Ravi Bopara has been called into the England one-day squad in Australia as a replacement for the injured Kevin Pietersen.

How Sonu Sood became India's Superman

How Sonu Sood became India's Superman

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'Ek ghante ke andar humare paas 78,000 calls aaye.' '78,000!'

How should you dress for a GD?

How should you dress for a GD?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Brijesh Singh and Jatinder Vohra of Top Careers & You tip you off on how to get admission to your dream B-School.

Bartoli rips up the script to enter final

Bartoli rips up the script to enter final

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

The world number 19 said her victory was reward for her father Walter.