This might help explain why our global outreach has received such a tepid response. We have chosen to be transactional with the world, as our UN votes reveal, points out Aakar Patel.
Over the coming weeks, the contestants will explore Telangana's heritage, artistry and innovation through curated events, cultural showcases and purpose-led presentations. culminating in the Miss World grand finale on May 31 at the HITEX Exhibition Centre.
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rediffGURU Ravi Mittal shares a list of questions to ask your potential partner in an arranged marriage set up.
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'My life has been quite difficult. I felt I could see it in words. I thought if everyone else can write, then I can too.'
Be practical and value what you have, says Rediff's Love Guru.
'It was pitch-dark when we rounded Cape Horn. The waves were coming in full force. It was like a washing machine - -both of us and our boat Tarini.' Naval officer Lt Cdrs Dilna and Roopa describe their amazing voyage around the globe.
'I'm so lucky to have a mom like you who always knows how to make me feel better when I'm down,' Riddhi Soni tells her mother, Jayanti.
Whether it was a genuine mistake or there are lingering issues that led to this slip-up, it is natural for your current partner to feel uncomfortable and even sad hearing you repeatedly calling out for your ex, points out rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating Website.
'China could intentionally release excess water.' 'The North East is already flood-prone during the monsoon, and even a controlled release from Chinese dams (during the monsoon) could worsen flooding.'
The gangster saga Nayakan not only earned Mani Ratnam's reputation as a great director, the dubbed version of the film also did well in Mumbai, so much so that Feroz Khan's Hindi remake, Dayavan, starring Vinod Khanna, could not compare, recalls Deepa Gahlot.
Satyajit Ray anticipated the issues we are only now starting to raise, long before large language models, AI chatbots, predictive algorithms, and autonomous systems began to control every bit of our lifestyles, notes Atanu Biswas.
The National Forensic Sciences University is inviting applications for various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes for the academic year 2025-26.
rediffGURU Anu Krishna, mental health coach and co-founder of Unfear Changemakers LLP, counsels a daughter whose widower father is having an affair with an unmarried neighbour.
'On this happy occasion, I wish Sonam more work and another National Award.'
rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, a dating website, explains how to deal with conflicting emotions and respect boundaries so that you can avoid complications and maintain mutual respect.
'The larger and more opaque this shadow economy becomes, especially online, the greater the risk to India's national security.'
rediffGURU Dr Upneet Kaur explains why it may not be a good decision to move ahead in a relationship with a married man.
Places of peace were discovered in Odisha. And Sikkim.
If your husband isn't willing to stand by you during a temporary phase of physical distance while you pursue something valuable, then you're not the one breaking the marriage; he is, says rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder, Let Us Talk Foundation.
Jayant Narlikar wrote alternative what-if histories, explained difficult scientific theories with funny analogies, and leavened his lectures with jokes and humorous asides.
'It has the potential to sow seeds of furthering discord when the direction of the discourse is aimed at propagating the perceived supremacy of 'cultural nationalism' from a distant past over the prevailing dominance of 'Constitutional nationalism',' argues N Sathiya Moorthy.
rediffGURU Dr Upneet Kaur offers advice on how to identify red flags before committing to a marriage.
AIS Technolabs' Global Scholarship Program 2025 offers financial support and leadership opportunities to undergraduate and postgraduate students from around the world, in any field of study.
Being in love with your sister's husband is morally wrong, advises rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack.
Rahane had, on May 2, said he would never give up on his "desire and hunger" to play for India again despite being out of reckoning for the past two years.
You can't control how others behave, but you do control how you respond, advises rediffGURU Aamish Dhingra, life coach and founder, Cocoweave Coaching International.
In an interview to PTI ahead of the IPL play-offs, Ponting covered all areas that got the franchise much-needed success. Excerpts from the interaction.
The way others treat you does not define your worth, counsels rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder of Let Us Talk Foundation.
The IDRBT summer internship programme offers graduate and postgraduate students support to carry out projects in the field of technology.
rediffGURU Kanchan Rai, founder of the Let Us Talk Foundation, offers career advice on how to deal with a competitive colleague in a professional manner.
As a part of The University of Sheffield International UG Merit Scholarship 2025, 75 candidates will receive a competitive award as financial assistance worth 10,000 (approximately Rs 11,05,000) per year towards tuition fee expenses.
The South Asia Postgraduate Excellence Award 2025 is an initiative by University of Nottingham which offers scholarships to international students who excel academically and demonstrate a strong passion for their chosen field.
Selected applicants will receive a monthly stipend of Rs 4,500 from the government and an additional Rs 500 from participating companies as a part of the Prime Minister Internship Scheme (PMIS) 2025.
rediffGURU Shekhar Kumar, senior manager, talent acquisition, at the Shri Venkateshwara University in Gajraula, Uttar Pradesh, offers career advice on how to optimise your skills, build your network and make the most of your workplace.
rediffGURU Dr Nagarajan JSK helps students make the right career choices.
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rediffGURU Mayank Chandel counsels students on the various options they can pursue after Class 12.
Instead of just saying 'I don't want to get married,' try explaining your perspective in a way they can understand, recommends rediffGURU Kanchan Rai.
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