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'Dr Gadgil Understood Environment's Impact On Mankind's Future'

'Dr Gadgil Understood Environment's Impact On Mankind's Future'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

'His report created a lot of negative reaction in Kerala and in a way, he was crucified for writing such a report.' 'I asked him, "Don't you feel frustrated?"' 'His reply was, "Have you read Bhagavad Gita Chapter2"?' 'He particularly mentioned verse 47, where Sri Krishna tells Arjuna, "Your duty is to work without thinking of the fruits you get".' "He said, "similarly, my duty was to do what best I could do without hoping for any rewards".'

Pradeep: Rangan Style is my first solo hero film

Pradeep: Rangan Style is my first solo hero film

Rediff.com21 Mar 2014

Pradeep talks about the style he sports in Rangan Style and what it takes to play the lead for the first time.

Union Budget 2025: Will 10K new medical seats curb students outflow?

Union Budget 2025: Will 10K new medical seats curb students outflow?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

The Indian government's announcement of 10,000 additional seats in medical colleges next year, part of a plan to add 75,000 seats over five years, has been welcomed by education experts and stakeholders. The move aims to address the shortage of medical professionals and reduce the outflow of Indian medical students to other countries. The budget also includes infrastructure expansion at five new IITs to accommodate 6,500 more students and an allocation of Rs 500 crore to set up a Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence for education.

HDFC Bank Q1 profit dips 6.5% sequentially on higher tax outgo, lower other income

HDFC Bank Q1 profit dips 6.5% sequentially on higher tax outgo, lower other income

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

The country's largest private lender HDFC Bank on Saturday reported a 6.51 per cent decline in its consolidated net profit to Rs 16,474.85 crore in the April-June quarter compared to the previous January-March quarter. The city-headquartered lender, which merged its mortgage major parent HDFC into itself in July last year, had reported a net profit of Rs 17,622.38 crore in the March quarter. On a standalone basis, the net profit declined to Rs 16,174.75 crore in April-June 2024-25 from Rs 16,511.85 crore in January-March 2023-24.

Over 4 lakh students to lose 5 marks in NEET-UG after SC order

Over 4 lakh students to lose 5 marks in NEET-UG after SC order

Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

The NTA had treated the two options as correct answers to the Physics question and had granted four marks to those examinees who had marked these options.

What is price of human life, asks HC over death of 2 kids in Mumbai water tank

What is price of human life, asks HC over death of 2 kids in Mumbai water tank

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

A division bench of Justices Gautam Patel and Kamal Khata took suo motu cognizance of the tragic incident and initiated a public interest litigation on the issue.

Malayalam Cinema In No Mood To Slow Down

Malayalam Cinema In No Mood To Slow Down

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'The film-literate public in Kerala are not happy watching run-of-the-mill movies.'

Investigative journalism doesn't enjoy any special protection: HC

Investigative journalism doesn't enjoy any special protection: HC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

The freedom of press can not be used to violate a person's 'inherent' right to reputation and investigative journalism does not enjoy any special protection, the Bombay high court has said while asking a journalist to remove online articles and videos targeting a businessman.

We will deal with it: HC raps Maha for denying benefits to martyr's wife

We will deal with it: HC raps Maha for denying benefits to martyr's wife

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

A division bench of Justices Girish Kulkarni and Firdosh Pooniwalla said it was "not happy " and "surprised" with the government's stand despite orders passed by the court asking the chief minister to consider the matter as a "special case".

SC/ST Act can't be limited to a person's state of origin: HC

SC/ST Act can't be limited to a person's state of origin: HC

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The bench in its order held that the scope of the Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities Act) cannot be limited to the state where a person is declared as a member of the Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe community.

'The first priority is to ensure seamless customer service without any disruption'

'The first priority is to ensure seamless customer service without any disruption'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

'We created war rooms -- from an IT perspective and also a customer war room -- to address any challenges that come up.'

The Credila Success Story

The Credila Success Story

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Education finance is a complex and dynamic sector. There are too many variables -- the course, the calibre of students, the universities, and the job prospects once the course is over, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Modern Love Chennai: Whistle Podu!

Modern Love Chennai: Whistle Podu!

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Things may not always look bright, but the sun won't stay out forever is a running theme conveyed across its short films about people from various walks of life in all their varying moods and musings, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Indian-American gets $1.4 million grant for stem cell research

Indian-American gets $1.4 million grant for stem cell research

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Dr Prashanth Rangan was among the 22 outstanding early-career researchers who were named Pew Scholars in the Biomedical Sciences. Rediff.com's George Joseph reports

'New kinds of films are being made in Bengali cinema'

'New kinds of films are being made in Bengali cinema'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

Rangan Chakravarty talks about the success of Bari Tar Bangla and the difficulties of making a film in Bengali.

Where's 'booster' for judiciary: HC to Centre over judicial vacancies

Where's 'booster' for judiciary: HC to Centre over judicial vacancies

Rediff.com4 Feb 2022

'We are talking about boosters these days. Booster vaccines, boosters for the economy. We read somewhere that the current budget is a booster for the nation's economy. But where is booster for the judiciary?' the high court asked.

Daughter can challenge father's second marriage: HC

Daughter can challenge father's second marriage: HC

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

In a judgment pronounced on Wednesday, a bench of Justices R D Dhanuka and V G Bisht allowed the plea filed by a 66-year-old woman challenging a family court order that held only parties to a marriage could challenge the validity of the marriage.

Kannum Pongal, Jallikattu and more Pongal memories

Kannum Pongal, Jallikattu and more Pongal memories

Rediff.com14 Jan 2014

From Kannum Pongal to Jalikattu, TV stars and artists take us on a memory trip of the traditional Pongal celebrations in their hometown.

How to get the BEST Credit Score and loan rates

How to get the BEST Credit Score and loan rates

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

And get lenders offer you the best possible interest rates on home, personal and car loans.

HDFC bets big on education

HDFC bets big on education

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

An interview with executive director V Srinivasa Rangan.

HC cancels Maharashtra exam for Class XI admission

HC cancels Maharashtra exam for Class XI admission

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

"If the CET is allowed to be held, then a large number of students would be exposed and would face a threat to life. This would have a cascading effect," a division bench of Justices R D Dhanuka and R I Chagla of Bombay High Court said in its order.

Rajkot Municipal Government Grounds, Rajkot

Rajkot Municipal Government Grounds, Rajkot

Rediff.com12 May 2003

Rajkot Municipal Government Grounds, Rajkot

Sardar  Patel Gujarat Stadium, Ahmedabad

Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium, Ahmedabad

Rediff.com12 May 2003

Sardar Patel Gujarat Stadium, Ahmedabad

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'These are people who are anxious to die.' 'We have not seen such type of committed people anywhere.'

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Rediff.com12 May 2003

Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

M. Chinnaswami Stadium, Bangalore

M. Chinnaswami Stadium, Bangalore

Rediff.com12 May 2003

M. Chinnaswami Stadium, Bangalore

Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

Rediff.com12 May 2003

Barabati Stadium, Cuttack

Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur

Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur

Rediff.com12 May 2003

Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Nagpur

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Rediff.com12 May 2003

Eden Gardens, Kolkata

Green Park Stadium, Kanpur

Green Park Stadium, Kanpur

Rediff.com12 May 2003

Green Park Stadium, Kanpur

Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali

Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali

Rediff.com12 May 2003

Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, Mohali, Chandigarh

Herath packs off India 'A' for 172

Herath packs off India 'A' for 172

Rediff.com6 Dec 2003

But the Indians hit back, reducing Sri Lanka 'A' to 69 for 4 at stumps on day one of the first Test.

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

The BEST Indian Films of 2021

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite Indian films of 2021.

How Ronald Ross discovered malaria-mosquito link

How Ronald Ross discovered malaria-mosquito link

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

'This proved that whatever was growing in the mosquito's gut was a parasite -- it was almost certainly the malarial parasite.'

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga: Dostana all over again

Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga: Dostana all over again

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

'Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga is a step backward for the portrayal of female camaraderie in our movies,' argues Sreehari Nair.

A 'billionloans' for small businesses

A 'billionloans' for small businesses

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Ayan Pramanik reports on former Infosys CFO V Balakrishnan's fintech firm, which aims to make borrowing easy for small firms and individuals.

Rock On!!: Everything you need to know about the original

Rock On!!: Everything you need to know about the original

Rediff.com10 Nov 2016

Can't remember the first Rock On!! magic? We take you through the memory lane.

Having belief, being fearless and boring - ingredients to reach Test pinnacle

Having belief, being fearless and boring - ingredients to reach Test pinnacle

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

'We are covering all bases because if you want to be a champion side, you don't want to give the opposition any window to get into the game'

'If we make proper choices, we'll be a great nation'

'If we make proper choices, we'll be a great nation'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

'If not, we can become frighteningly chaotic, more chaotic than what we are today.' 'In today's environment in the country, we still have a window of opportunity.'