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10 tips to be an AWESOME co-worker

10 tips to be an AWESOME co-worker

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

One of the most important aspects of a shared space is maintaining a quiet and peaceful environment, says Prashant Garg.

What's ailing India's top B-schools?

What's ailing India's top B-schools?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Barring a few, most of the B-schools end up as mere fillers for aspiring students, says Ramesh Kailasam. India needs to have more focused B-schools which are qualitative and practical oriented to churn out students ready to take on the challenge to steer India Inc. and the nation forward.

'Digital detox' is the need of the hour!

'Digital detox' is the need of the hour!

Rediff.com11 Jul 2019

Such a detox plan simply requires us to keep aside a particular amount of time, typically an hour every day, or four hours per week, wherein we switch off all forms of social media, including gaming, television, computers, phones or any other form of technology.

It's not just Volkswagen, more car makers to turn offenders

It's not just Volkswagen, more car makers to turn offenders

Rediff.com28 Sep 2015

Some new EU cars, including Mercedes, BMW and Peugeot vehicles, were using around 50 percent more fuel than manufacturers claimed.

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Why Gunjan Saxena's Great Theme Was Wasted

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

The unfortunate thing is that the film will leave a poor impression of the IAF's and indeed of the armed forces's ability to handle sensitive social matters within their professional space, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

16 shows to watch during the lockdown

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

Nikita Puri lists the best shows and films to watch online as you ace social distancing.

Love in the time of social distancing

Love in the time of social distancing

Rediff.com29 May 2020

No one knows when the lockdown will end and people will get to meet in person, but hopes of finding their 'soulmates' is keeping the lights burning amid all the gloom and doom.

The Indian-American who is fighting for a better world

The Indian-American who is fighting for a better world

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Soros' New American Fellow, Sundeep Iyer's interest in grassroot politics comes from the altruistic outlook he has inherited from his parents, discovers Arthur J Pais

#CBSEPaperLeak: Three solutions

#CBSEPaperLeak: Three solutions

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The CBSE exam paper leak fiasco can be a blessing in disguise if it can give an impetus for such an exam reform, says Arghya Banerjee, founder of The Levelfield School, and an IIT-IIM alumnus.

When stars were kids...

When stars were kids...

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Love, memorable, throwback pix to celebrate Mother's Day.

7 WOW technologies that will change the way we live

7 WOW technologies that will change the way we live

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

From wearable devices to big data to augmented reality, here is a lowdown on technologies that will make a huge difference to our lives.

5 reasons why you must intern with a start-up

5 reasons why you must intern with a start-up

Rediff.com2 Apr 2014

The things you will see and learn in these organisations will make it more than worth your while.

Why WHO should not have stopped HCQ clinical trials

Why WHO should not have stopped HCQ clinical trials

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'WHO has been under a lot of attack, so when they saw the Lancet study, they stopped the clinical trials of HCQ.' 'They should not have stopped the clinical trials.'

5 things college will teach you (& a correspondence course won't)

5 things college will teach you (& a correspondence course won't)

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Your time in college will prepare you for the real world in ways you can never imagine says Paloma Sharma.

Flickr co-founder hits another gold mine

Flickr co-founder hits another gold mine

Rediff.com7 Mar 2014

Caterina Fake, the CEO, believes that there is still space for social networking apps.

What 8 hours of sleep can do to your body

What 8 hours of sleep can do to your body

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

People who sleep for 7 to 8 hours per night performed better cognitively than those who slept less, a study has revealed.

What financial gifts can you give your kids?

What financial gifts can you give your kids?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

Jimmy Patel, MD & CEO, Quantum Mutual Fund, suggests some valuable financial gifts for your children.

Microsoft chief Nadella to visit India this month

Microsoft chief Nadella to visit India this month

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Nadella was in India last December.

Wenger slams City's Kaka deal

Wenger slams City's Kaka deal

Rediff.com16 Jan 2009

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes Manchester City are not living in the real world following media reports the club has offered more than 100 million pounds (US$ 146.2 million) for AC Milan forward Kaka. AC Milan's TV channel said earlier on Thursday that the Italian Serie A club is considering an offer from Premier League City for the 26-year-old Brazil playmaker.

All you need to know before Trump arrives

All you need to know before Trump arrives

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'If there is one certainty in this visit, it is that Trump does not follow a script. He is unpredictable,' highlights Ambassador B S Prakash.

Celebrity brand wagons go digital!

Celebrity brand wagons go digital!

Rediff.com8 May 2017

The 100MB app casts the cricketer in a digital avatar that can be used in a variety of ways. Celebrities, Urvi Malvania reports, are increasingly leveraging their fan following in the real world to build virtual empires.

First job interview? Don't rehearse your answers

First job interview? Don't rehearse your answers

Rediff.com21 Mar 2017

Dinesh Goel, co-founder and CEO, Aasaanjobs shares crucial advice.

First look: The Google Pixel 4

First look: The Google Pixel 4

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com brings you the details.

50 per cent IT engineers lack conceptual knowledge: Report

50 per cent IT engineers lack conceptual knowledge: Report

Rediff.com13 Nov 2013

A survey reveals that more than 50 per cent IT graduates do not know the basics of programming and around 80 per cent of them are unable to apply them to real world problems.

Sci-fi ideas that became a reality

Sci-fi ideas that became a reality

Rediff.com21 Oct 2013

Aparna Sundaresan tracks down some predictions sci-fi books and films have made, and assesses how accurate they have been.

Serena mentor says won't do any on-court coaching

Serena mentor says won't do any on-court coaching

Rediff.com10 Jan 2019

Patrick Mouratoglou said he and Serena Williams had decided not to do any on-court coaching, even at the tournaments on the professional women's WTA circuit where it is permitted.

10 job skills Indian engineers should have

10 job skills Indian engineers should have

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

Most Indian engineers can code but are not confident in their ability to do so, notes Narayan Mahadevan.

First Look: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

First Look: The Samsung Galaxy Note 10+

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Samsung has introduced two Galaxy Note 10 phones -- a powerful version called the Note 10+ and its smaller, lite sibling, the Note 10. Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com has the details.

'PM sent planes for NRIs, why not trains for workers?'

'PM sent planes for NRIs, why not trains for workers?'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'The situation is so bad that they are now sleeping on bridges or footpaths.' 'Therefore, they want to go and die before their parents or wife in case they get infected with COVID-19.' 'Workers don't want to die a dog's death in cities.'

Higher news media exposure fuels Islamophobia: Study

Higher news media exposure fuels Islamophobia: Study

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

Researchers found that people who are more avid news consumers -- whether liberal or conservative -- showed both increased anger and reduced warmth towards Muslims.

Why Google chose this firm for its first Indian start-up investment

Why Google chose this firm for its first Indian start-up investment

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

After the Google investment, the company's monthly transactions have spiralled up from 65,000 to nearly one million in just a year. According to reports, the start-up is in fresh talks to raise about $6 million from investors, including Google, says Samreen Ahmad.

Why the BJP cannot succumb to 'minority appeasement'

Why the BJP cannot succumb to 'minority appeasement'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2013

Try as hard as the BJP might to whitewash or sugar-coat its Muslim-centric gestures, one cannot deny that they smack of appeasement. There is a real danger in this misguided approach. The BJP may end up looking like a poor B team of the Congress with disastrous results. In the real world people prefer originals not imitations, says Vivek Gumaste.

What is the correct value of the rupee?

What is the correct value of the rupee?

Rediff.com28 Jun 2013

Most importers and exporters are comfortable if the rupee 56-57 against dollar.

Top 5 Android phones under Rs 10,000

Top 5 Android phones under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com29 Apr 2013

The best Android smartphones in the budget segment.

India's 10 most innovative companies

India's 10 most innovative companies

Rediff.com26 Feb 2013

Mahindra Reva tops the Fast Company rankings of India's most innovative companies.

One reason why Mahindra Marazzo is unbeatable

One reason why Mahindra Marazzo is unbeatable

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

The only reason why the Marazzo interests you is because your budget doesn't afford you the better MPV, the Toyota Innova and that's where Mahindra has played the masterstroke, the price, it fits right between the Ertiga and Innova and if you want an MPV in this price bracket, the Marazzo is just unbeatable.

Check out these lifestyle pickup trucks!

Check out these lifestyle pickup trucks!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

Mahindra & Mahindra already offer the Scorpio pickup. Called the Getaway, it features the same 2609cc CRDe engine from the Scorpio, 115 bhp and a hefty 28.3 kgm of torque.

Mohanlal to star in a Telugu film!

Mohanlal to star in a Telugu film!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

A lowdown on what's happening in the Telugu film industry.

No active shooter found at Andrews airbase in US

No active shooter found at Andrews airbase in US

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Andrews airbase, the United States military facility was placed on lockdown on Thursday after an active shooter reportedly barricaded inside the medical center.

7 sedans with the BEST mileage

7 sedans with the BEST mileage

Rediff.com30 Sep 2017

Car makers are either tweaking their existing engines or developing new powertrains to attain maximum mileage numbers and attract more buyers.