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India reports 18,139 new Covid cases, 234 deaths

India reports 18,139 new Covid cases, 234 deaths

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The active COVID-19 caseload remained below three lakh for the 18th consecutive day.

'We had been mentored to ask safe questions'

'We had been mentored to ask safe questions'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

'Each one of us was a little nervous, but equally curious, to find out what Mr Obama had in store for the youth of Mumbai.'

What Obama will do on Sunday

What Obama will do on Sunday

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

President Obama will have a one on one meeting with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh at the prime minister's home on Sunday evening.

How To Co-Parent If You Are Separated

How To Co-Parent If You Are Separated

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The willingness to work together and to do the best for your child(ren) can help co-parenting be a smooth experience.

The Brownie Queen of Mumbai

The Brownie Queen of Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Discover a hidden gem in Mumbai where you'll find the city's best brownies.

'Karan has changed completely from the boy I grew up with'

'Karan has changed completely from the boy I grew up with'

Rediff.com25 May 2022

'Today, as a film personality, he is bigger than Dharma Productions.' 'But he is still warm and loyal to his friends from school, college and work.'

The Sam I Knew

The Sam I Knew

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'Beyond the 'sir' and the 'salute', there was a man who cared about his soldiers and that's what made him a great leader.' Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's grandson Jehan remembers the man who was the soldier's soldier.

75% Indian youth drink alcohol before they turn 21

75% Indian youth drink alcohol before they turn 21

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

Almost 88 per cent youth have tried some of the other addiction between 16 and 18 years of age, a new survey has revealed.

Akanksha Balmuchu Wants To Fight Climate Change

Akanksha Balmuchu Wants To Fight Climate Change

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Akanksha Mary Balmuchu from Jharkhand's Ho tribe is starting a Master's programme in climate change in the UK. When she walks into campus, she fulfils not only her dream, but that of her grandmother.

Students stand solidly behind beleaguered Xavier's principal

Students stand solidly behind beleaguered Xavier's principal

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Two students from St Xavier's College and the Director of a management college stand solidly behind Dr Fr Frazer Mascarenhas for writing a mail to his students that has been panned by the Bharatiya Janata Party as an attempt to influence young voters.

A Messiah For Humanity Passes Into The Ages

A Messiah For Humanity Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Where does one find a man who shows no bitterness or animosity towards Hindus, even after a frenzied Hindu mob burnt his house down?, Jyoti Punwani asks in this tribute to a truly extraordinary Indian.

As always, many find their names missing from voter list

As always, many find their names missing from voter list

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

Rediff.com's Paloma Sharma visits a few polling stations in Mira Road, a town located to the north of Mumbai, to listen to the voters' polling experience.

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

The Desi Nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

'I consider myself a pilgrim who is here to shape tomorrow.'

'Even Harvard MBAs do not have jobs these days'

'Even Harvard MBAs do not have jobs these days'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Tata Sons director R Gopalakrishnan shares his views on MBA education in the country, its ills and why he never did an MBA.

Busy Dhoni fails to appear for B. Com exam

Busy Dhoni fails to appear for B. Com exam

Rediff.com19 Feb 2013

A busy cricketing schedule has led to Indian team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni failing to even appear in the first semester examination of Bachelor of Commerce degree after enrolling himself for the course five years ago at a city college.

He shunned a seven-figure salary to become an entrepreneur

He shunned a seven-figure salary to become an entrepreneur

Rediff.com23 Nov 2011

From a IIM aspirant in 2005 to a IIM trainer in 2008, Vineet Patawari brilliantly used the experience gained during his college days to start not one, but three ventures namely Quickermaths.com, Fireup, and more recently CareerSkills to help students prepare and perform better. Here, he shares his entrepreneurial journey.

Will the REAL Shashi Tharoor stand up please?

Will the REAL Shashi Tharoor stand up please?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

Will Indian democracy benefit from the potential that Shashi Tharoor stores in his mind, spirit and intellect? Or will it be the saga of another leader who promised much but delivered too little, asks Dr Sudhir Bisht.

Activist seeks probe into axing of Aarey trees at night

Activist seeks probe into axing of Aarey trees at night

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Professor Avkash Jadhav, head of the history department at St Xavier's College and trustee of the city-based KAASH Foundation, said a Special Investigation Team should be set up to inspect the site where trees were cut and ascertain the actual damage done.

Boman Irani launches book on sex workers

Boman Irani launches book on sex workers

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

The actor said he was humbled in the presence of people who worked so hard to better the lives of a marginalised section of society.

'I am like an energiser bunny'

'I am like an energiser bunny'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

'I was born a lower middle-class person, am one today and will die as one,' Billboard's International Power Player Devraj Sanyal tells Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Readers recommend colleges to the Class of 2011

Readers recommend colleges to the Class of 2011

Rediff.com31 May 2011

We invited readers to share their college recommendations to the Class of 2011 -- the colleges with the best teachers, facilities, study programmes. Here we present some of the repsonses we recieved.

Gautam Rajadhyaksha and Bollywood's timeless beauty

Gautam Rajadhyaksha and Bollywood's timeless beauty

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Star photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha shows off his best star pictures.

Gautam Rajadhyaksha and Bollywood's timeless beauty

Gautam Rajadhyaksha and Bollywood's timeless beauty

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Star photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha shows off his best star pictures.

How to improve your Reading Comprehension skills

How to improve your Reading Comprehension skills

Rediff.com5 Aug 2011

Tanveer Ahmed, an alumnus of St Xavier's College, Kolkata tells you how to improve your reading comprehension skills.

Pranav Dhanawade makes history; scores 1009 runs in an innings

Pranav Dhanawade makes history; scores 1009 runs in an innings

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Pranav Dhanawade, a school cricketer from Kalyan - on the outskirts of Mumbai, has scripted history by becoming the first batsman to score more than 1,000 runs in an innings.

Now, a kidney bank in Kerala

Now, a kidney bank in Kerala

Rediff.com9 Jun 2011

Father Davis Chirammel is a Catholic priest who was ordained into priesthood on December 30, 1988, at the age of 28.

Can 'creative' Aaditya Thackeray revive Sena's popularity?

Can 'creative' Aaditya Thackeray revive Sena's popularity?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

Despite belonging to a political dynasty of sorts, Aaditya Thackeray is the first in his family to contest an election.

'Dr Khorana never paid lip service to anybody'

'Dr Khorana never paid lip service to anybody'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

In the fifth of the series on late Nobel laureate Dr Har Gobind Khorana, a student shares fond memories of his guru

6 easy ways to improve your vocabulary skills

6 easy ways to improve your vocabulary skills

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

An alumnus of St Xavier's College, Kolkata suggests six interesting ways to improve your vocabulary skills.

'Mr Obama you will be dearly missed!'

'Mr Obama you will be dearly missed!'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

Six years ago, a Mumbai college student stumped the most powerful man in the world stumped with her question. Today, after Obama departed office, Afsheen Irani looks back at that moment with a smile and says it will stay with her for the rest of her life.

When a young Xavierite put Obama in a spot

When a young Xavierite put Obama in a spot

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

Romit Mitra had no doubts about what he will ask the president about: The US's Afghanistan policy.

Tips to make most of your CAT mock tests

Tips to make most of your CAT mock tests

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

With three months left for CAT 2011, Tanveer Ahmed, an alumnus of St Xavier's College, Kolkata shares a seven step strategy to get the most out of your CAT mock tests.

Bollywood's timeless beauty, captured!

Bollywood's timeless beauty, captured!

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

Star photographer Gautam Rajadhyaksha shows off his best star pictures.

Lessons in renewable energy from NY to Mumbai

Lessons in renewable energy from NY to Mumbai

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

As part of an international student exchange programme, 40 Indian students visited the United States to learn about the various aspects of renewable energy. Rajendran P reports.

Gibbs threatens to pull Obama out of talks

Gibbs threatens to pull Obama out of talks

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs wags his finger at an Indian official on Monday morning. He later threatened to pull his boss out of the talks!

'I introduce you to my husband, the President of US'

'I introduce you to my husband, the President of US'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

Recalling her days of growing up in humble circumstances, United States First Lady Michelle Obama on Sunday asked students to 'dream big', not just for themselves but for their communities.

From farm support to CEOs: Obama to see it all

From farm support to CEOs: Obama to see it all

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Trade and commerce issues, bilateral and global, are expected to come up for debate.

CAT Tips: How to solve para jumble problems

CAT Tips: How to solve para jumble problems

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

An alumnus of St Xavier's College, Kolkata discusses interesting ways to solve Para Jumble problems appearing in CAT.

Mumbai college cut-offs: 2nd list out

Mumbai college cut-offs: 2nd list out

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

After the towering DU cut offs, it was time for Mumbai students to battle its share of anxiousness and surprises as Mumbai colleges declared its second merit list on June 23.

Meet Imran Khan's bride

Meet Imran Khan's bride

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Here's some details about the wedding preparations as well.