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Did Nepal earthquake shrink Everest's height? Satellite data suggests so

Did Nepal earthquake shrink Everest's height? Satellite data suggests so

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The first good view of the aftermath of Nepal's deadly earthquake from a satellite showed that a broad swath of ground near Kathmandu lifted vertically

Modi Down Under: PM takes a selfie with students

Modi Down Under: PM takes a selfie with students

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

After arriving in Brisbane, Australia, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with students at Queensland University of Technology.

Stressed? Is it eustress or distress?

Stressed? Is it eustress or distress?

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Komal Manshani decodes stress and highlights tips to manage it.

'What is the right time to appear for GRE?'

'What is the right time to appear for GRE?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on everything you need to know about pursuing an international education.

'India did not recognise him enough'

'India did not recognise him enough'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

'What is the future of ISRO?' Professor Rao asked from his hospital bed. 'What we see now is the continuation of programmes we started long ago.' 'What are we planning in the space science arena?' 'What is our plan for human space flight?' Former ISRO chairman Madhavan Nair recalls his last meeting with Professor U R Rao, the pioneering Indian space scientist who passed away on Monday, July 24.

On sale: Cheap Chinese short-range missile

On sale: Cheap Chinese short-range missile

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

China plans to sell to foreign countries its new short-range air to surface missile which can be mounted on drones and is designed for anti-terrorism operations.

How to Raise A Happy Child

How to Raise A Happy Child

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

We all want the same things for our children. We want them to grow up to love and be loved, to follow their dreams, to find success. Mostly, though, we want them to be happy. But just how much control do we have over our children's happiness? A must read from Lachmi Deb Roy's Are You Overparenting? Why Doing Everything Possible Harms Your Child.

First-time investor: 'Shall I stop buying stocks?'

First-time investor: 'Shall I stop buying stocks?'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries

Remembering the Missile Man of India

Remembering the Missile Man of India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2015

Kalam, who received seveeral prestigious awards including Bharat Ratna, played a crucial role when India tested its nuclear weapons at Pokhran in 1998 when the Vajpayee government was in power.

Amarinder keeps home portfolio; Sidhu gets local govt, Manpreet finance

Amarinder keeps home portfolio; Sidhu gets local govt, Manpreet finance

Rediff.com16 Mar 2017

Amarinder would hold the portfolios of General Administration, Personnel, Home Affairs and Justice, Vigilance and other departments not assigned to any other minister.

'What's the cost of doing an undergrad course in the US?'

'What's the cost of doing an undergrad course in the US?'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

In an online chat with readers overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions

This deadly Chinese drone could be an export hit

This deadly Chinese drone could be an export hit

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

China's latest combat drone which made its maiden flight this week could become the biggest export item for the Communist giant as it is comparable to the US' Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle, a top official has said.

How to prevent losses in a major quake

How to prevent losses in a major quake

Rediff.com20 May 2016

'If a major earthquake of the kind that hit Nepal hits us in Delhi, 35 per cent of our homes would be destroyed.'

Bharat Ratna C N R Rao: I expect great things to happen under Modi

Bharat Ratna C N R Rao: I expect great things to happen under Modi

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

'No PM has said no to anything we have proposed. I am not a politician and I cannot give speeches about things, but a lot of good things have been done in science by previous governments.' 'Under Dr Manmohan Singh, we could do a few important things. I used to meet him once in 6, 8 weeks. He often said, 'Professor Rao, you assume that you have my approval and carry on.' He was shy and decent. He is a real gentleman.' 'Science keeps me going at 80. I feel young.' Professor C N R Rao, the eminent scientist who was honoured with the Bharat Ratna, on the state of science in India.

Angry China summons US envoy over warship in South China Sea

Angry China summons US envoy over warship in South China Sea

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

China on Wednesday said the US' naval and air incursions in the artificial islands in the South China Sea will be counter-productive leading to "miscalculation" and "crisis", as Beijing summoned the American ambassador to protest the US Navy's sailing of a warship into the disputed waters.

Study Abroad: How to write your Statement of Purpose

Study Abroad: How to write your Statement of Purpose

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

It takes approximately one to two months to write your SOP with an ideal length of 750 to 1000 words.

When your home is demolished for no fault of yours...

When your home is demolished for no fault of yours...

Rediff.com1 Jan 2020

For 'a person who has dedicated his life to teaching students, guiding them to restoring monuments and preserving our built heritage, I never dreamt that my home will one day be demolished.'

India 'serious' to co-produce weapon systems with US: Sources

India 'serious' to co-produce weapon systems with US: Sources

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

India has shortlisted five of the 17 hi-tech items of military hardware offered by the US for co-production and co-development under a one-of-its kind American offer to boost bilateral defence cooperation.

How realty developers are pushing sales, post Rera

How realty developers are pushing sales, post Rera

Rediff.com19 Mar 2018

Channel partners have started adding more value in marketing and sales. They are increasingly acting as advisors -- sales professionals than brokers.

Stock advice: Readers' queries answered!

Stock advice: Readers' queries answered!

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on a weekly basis.

Nuclear-capable Agni-II missile successfully test fired

Nuclear-capable Agni-II missile successfully test fired

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

India on Sunday successfully test-fired its medium-range nuclear-capable Agni-II missile with a strike range of more than 2,000 km from the Wheeler Island off Odisha coast as part of a user trial by the army.

Worried about your etiquette? Read this!

Worried about your etiquette? Read this!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Etiquette classes today cater to a wide audience of job seekers, front-desk execs, business heirs, romantics, students and even those with low self-esteem

Soon tech maybe the biggest input in your food delivery

Soon tech maybe the biggest input in your food delivery

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

From using Artificial Learning to Machine Learning to deploying drones food delivery platforms are going all out to reach the extra consumer, says Peerzada Abrar.

Women! This is how stress affects your body

Women! This is how stress affects your body

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

Believe it or not, your skin can tell you a lot about your stress level.

Strategic command test-fires Prithvi-II missile

Strategic command test-fires Prithvi-II missile

Rediff.com7 Jan 2014

Inducted into India's SFC in 2003, Prithvi II, the first missile to be developed by DRDO under India's prestigious Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme is now a proven technology

Study abroad tips: What's the best time to apply?

Study abroad tips: What's the best time to apply?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice.

How Arjun Shah scored a perfect 340 in GRE

How Arjun Shah scored a perfect 340 in GRE

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

"I never expected it. It was too good to be true," says the 20 year-old.

What the world will worry about in 2019

What the world will worry about in 2019

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

'What matters is that India's perspective on global issues -- climate change, intellectual property, free trade, trade routes being kept free, digital technology -- are listened to with respect,' says Ambassador B S Prakash.

Want to study abroad? Read this first

Want to study abroad? Read this first

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

In an online chat with readers overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.

India test-fires Prithvi-II missile from mobile launcher

India test-fires Prithvi-II missile from mobile launcher

Rediff.com3 Dec 2013

Describing the launch of the sophisticated missile as a complete success, ITR Director M V K V Prasad said all the mission parameters were met during the trial. "The missile was randomly chosen from the production stock and the launch activities were carried out by the specially formed Strategic Force Command and monitored by scientists of Defence Research and Development Organisation as part of training exercise," sources said.

Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Are you still holding these stocks? Exit NOW

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Ajit Mishra, Vice President, Research, Religare Broking, answers readers' queries on stocks they own or want to buy.

Free insurance policies on your credit card? Beware

Free insurance policies on your credit card? Beware

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Research well all the ifs and buts carefully before accepting such policies.

The lady behind Good Earth's success

The lady behind Good Earth's success

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

'Good Earth was more a passion than a business for a long time,' Anita Lal tells Anjuli Bhargava. 'Today, I can assure you I know more about retail than most, but I learnt it all the hard way.'

Expert advice: Avoid these stocks and IPOs

Expert advice: Avoid these stocks and IPOs

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

L&T in French JV for missile system

L&T in French JV for missile system

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

Tie-up with MBDA will have Indian partner as majority shareholder; first product likely in 2 years.

Prithvi-II successfully test-fired for second time in 2 days

Prithvi-II successfully test-fired for second time in 2 days

Rediff.com8 Oct 2013

India on Tuesday successfully test-fired for the second time in two days its indigenously developed nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile, which has a strike range of 350 km, from a test range at Chandipur.

DRDO successfully test-fires Prithvi-II missile

DRDO successfully test-fires Prithvi-II missile

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

India on Monday successfully test-fired indigenously developed nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile -- with a strike range of 350 km -- from a test range at Chandipur near Balasore in Odisha.

NSE hopes BSE's luck will rub off on its issue prospects

NSE hopes BSE's luck will rub off on its issue prospects

Rediff.com10 Feb 2017

The bourse's valuations may get a boost, as it gets set for its OFS of about Rs 10,000 crore.

IT biggies expect weaker September quarter

IT biggies expect weaker September quarter

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

Investors will look at how TCS has performed when it announces the quarter's results on October 13, and the forecast from Infosys on October 14

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Toyota Glanza vs Maruti Baleno: And the winner is?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2019

The Glanza is clearly a rebadged Maruti Suzuki Baleno, however, Toyota has given it a longer warranty and a lower starting price to make it more attractive. Are there other compelling reasons to consider it over Baleno?