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Classes in Cloud: Online teaching in lockdown times

Classes in Cloud: Online teaching in lockdown times

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

With the lockdown in force, live online teaching has become the order of the day, report Peerzada Abrar and Sai Ishwar.

'I am happy that I was the first choice for Ivan Veramathiri'

'I am happy that I was the first choice for Ivan Veramathiri'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2013

Ganesh Venkataraman talks about playing an IPS officer in Ivan Veramathiri.

'I have made good film in Ivan Veramathiri'

'I have made good film in Ivan Veramathiri'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Director M Saravanan talks about making an action thriller with Ivan Veramathiri.

'Scrapping centres will be an industry'

'Scrapping centres will be an industry'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

'Our automakers export 50 per cent of what they manufacture and once the policy comes into play, which is in the next 2-3 years, we would become a Rs 10 trillion industry.'

How India can curb gold smuggling

How India can curb gold smuggling

Rediff.com12 Nov 2013

Recent regulations may have caused official gold imports to fall dramatically but evidence of smuggling is rising.

Tata's Goldplus plans to expand in South India

Tata's Goldplus plans to expand in South India

Rediff.com24 Oct 2012

The company already has 31 outlets in the four states.

Setback for Haasan; HC stays release of Vishwaroopam

Setback for Haasan; HC stays release of Vishwaroopam

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

The actor now plans to move an appeal in the Supreme Court against the High Court order.

TN appeals against verdict of lifting 'Vishwaroopam' ban

TN appeals against verdict of lifting 'Vishwaroopam' ban

Rediff.com30 Jan 2013

The Tamil Nadu government on Wednesday filed an appeal against the interim order of a single judge of Madras high court giving clearance for screening of Kamal Haasan's controversial Tamil movie 'Vishwaroopam'.

Tanishq, TBZ, Kalyan under human rights lens

Tanishq, TBZ, Kalyan under human rights lens

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Totally 13 global brands were surveyed by NGO on whether they ensured human right protection while sourcing when gold and diamonds

Madras HC lifts ban on 'Vishwaroopam'

Madras HC lifts ban on 'Vishwaroopam'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2013

In a major relief to actor Kamal Haasan, the Madras high court on Tuesday night lifted the ban imposed on his movie 'Vishwaroopam' by the Tamil Nadu government after it courted controversy over its alleged anti-Muslim content.

All in family: Srinivasan's daughter Rupa set to become TNCA president

All in family: Srinivasan's daughter Rupa set to become TNCA president

Rediff.com22 Sep 2019

It is highly unlikely that Srinivasan's daughter will face any opposition with the last date for filing nomination being September 24.

Now, a gold-bedecked Nano car from Titan!

Now, a gold-bedecked Nano car from Titan!

Rediff.com11 Nov 2010

Gold Plus, the jewellery division of Titan Industries, said it will come out with the world's first 'jewellery car' by embellishing a Tata Motors Nano with gold designs as it celebrates 5,000 years of Indian jewellery.

Turning the underprivileged into successful entrepreneurs!

Turning the underprivileged into successful entrepreneurs!

Rediff.com17 Nov 2009

The idea behind Bharatiya Yuva Shakti Trust (BYST) is to support 'disadvantaged, young micro-entrepreneurs from the underprivileged background, with mentors, training, networking, marketing and loans'.

Padma Bhushan for Aamir, Padma Shri for Sehwag

Padma Bhushan for Aamir, Padma Shri for Sehwag

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has been selected for the 'Padma Bhushan' award on the occasion of 60th Republic Day.

'Like China, India should bring back scientists'

'Like China, India should bring back scientists'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2009

Calling for "autonomy from red tape and local politics" in India, Nobel Laureate Indian-American scientist Venkataraman Ramakrishnan on Tuesday said many scientists of Indian origin may return home if the government made "attractive offers" to undertake research in science.

Tatas launch mini-truck in Thailand

Tatas launch mini-truck in Thailand

Rediff.com30 Nov 2010

Tata Motors today launched its mini-truck 'Ace Super City Giant' in Thailand and also disclosed plans to enter the Thai car market in the next "couple of years". The company is also looking to tap opportunities in the Malaysia and Indonesia. "We would like to get into the car market here soon. Small car is the largest segment here and in a couple of year's time we expect to be there," Tata Motors Thailand CEO Ajit Venkataraman said at the Thailand International Motor Expo.

Professor very happy over ward getting Nobel prize

Professor very happy over ward getting Nobel prize

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

"I am extremely happy to hear that my student Venkatraman Ramakrishnan has won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry," Professor M S Govindarajan, who taught him Physics at pre-university level at Annamalai University in Chidambaram, said on Wednesday. "I am very happy to hear the news. I am proud of him", Govindarajan, a professor in Annamalai University, told PTI from Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu's Cuddalore district. Govindarajan taught physics to Ramakrishnan in 1968-69.

ICWAI welcomes the Budget proposals

ICWAI welcomes the Budget proposals

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

The Institute welcomes the proposal relating to LLP for not charging capital gain tax on conversion of general partnership firm into LLP.

Rushmi bags singles title

Rushmi bags singles title

Rediff.com3 May 2008

Top seeded India's Rushmi Chakravarthy clinched the singles title defeating Magda Okruashvili of Georgia in the final of the Federal Bank International women's tennis tournament in Angamaly (Kerala) on Saturday.

4 ways Nirmalaji's Budget is different

4 ways Nirmalaji's Budget is different

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

But it is disappointing to note that Sitharaman's third Union Budget continues to promote a few problematic ideas, observes A K Bhattacharya.

Nobel laureate 'touched' by Padma Vibhushan award

Nobel laureate 'touched' by Padma Vibhushan award

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

Nobel laureate Venkataraman Ramakrishnan said on Monday that he was "honoured and touched" by the Padma Vibhushan award bestowed on him by the Indian government.

Meet Big B's son in Kandahar

Meet Big B's son in Kandahar

Rediff.com10 Jun 2010

Ganesh Venkataraman on Major Ravi's Kandahar and how it feels to share screen space with the legend.

How India can get the best researchers

How India can get the best researchers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

Aggregate domestic R&D spend in India has never exceeded 1 per cent of GDP, and over 80 per cent of Indian firms spend nothing on research.

Meet the ATS officer of Unnaipol Oruvan

Meet the ATS officer of Unnaipol Oruvan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Tamil actor Ganesh Venkataraman on reprising Jimmy Shergill's role in the Tamilversion of A Wednesday.

'Jaya's intelligence is clouded by emotions'

'Jaya's intelligence is clouded by emotions'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2009

'For the outside world, Jayalalithaa is portrayed as the leader. In fact, the party operations are controlled by another person,' says Mylapore MLA S Ve Shekher who was recently expelled from the AIADMK.

Nobel laureate Ramakrishnan failed IIT test

Nobel laureate Ramakrishnan failed IIT test

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

Venkataraman Ramakrishnan won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2009 but decades ago, he failed to clear the entrance tests for both the IITs and a reputed medical college. At a public lecture at the Indian Institute of Science campus in Bengaluru, he recalled his journey from Baroda, where he went to school and college, before moving to Ohio University for his PhD. He shifted to Baroda from Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu when he was three.

'We want to be equated with chartered accountants'

'We want to be equated with chartered accountants'

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

'We are equally qualified and competent.'

Ganesh, the new Tamil action hero returns

Ganesh, the new Tamil action hero returns

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

After a powerful and restrained performance in Unnaipol Oruvan, Ganesh Venkataraman is back with Selva's new Tamil film Muriyadi.

Rushmi bags doubles crown

Rushmi bags doubles crown

Rediff.com2 May 2008

Top seed Rushmi Chakravarthi of India bagged the doubles crown partnering Poojashree Venkatesha and later stormed into the singles final in the Federal Bank ITF Women's Tennis tournament in Angamaly (Kerala) on Friday.

Radio taxi service in Mumbai, Bangalore soon

Radio taxi service in Mumbai, Bangalore soon

Rediff.com23 Sep 2008

OAIS would start the taxi service in Mumbai and Bangalore with 100 cars each and expand the fleet in phases as per instructions by the local authorities in the two metros. The investment for launching the taxis in Mumbai and Bangalore would be Rs 10-12 crore (Rs 100-Rs 120 million).

Gavaskar remembers opening partner Chetan Chauhan

Gavaskar remembers opening partner Chetan Chauhan

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

It's so hard to believe that his laughter and cheerful banter won't be there the next time I go to Delhi.

Who deserves to be India's President

Who deserves to be India's President

Rediff.com17 Jul 2017

It was never the quality of the CV that defined an incumbent's performance or legacy.

India to woo more Chinese tourists

India to woo more Chinese tourists

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

BJP wants seer's cases shifted outside TN

BJP wants seer's cases shifted outside TN

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

"We told the prime minister that it is the question of sentiments of crores of Hindus, hurt by investigations being conducted with a vindictive attitude and the ill-treatment meted out to Jayendra Saraswati," BJP president L K Advani said.

Man sentenced for forgery

Man sentenced for forgery

Rediff.com23 Oct 2004

A court in New Delhi, which had convicted Puran Chand Pathak of the offence, slapped a two-year suspended sentence on him on Saturday

Infosys gets highest corporate governance rating

Infosys gets highest corporate governance rating

Rediff.com17 Sep 2003

Crisil has assigned corporate governance 'CG' and value-creation rating 'GVC level-1' to Infosys, indicating the highest capability to create wealth for stakeholders while adopting corporate governance practices.

How many interim budgets were presented in 1990s?

How many interim budgets were presented in 1990s?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2004

Take the Rediff Biz Quiz and find out how much you know about India and its interim budgets.

'Ministry's support must be tested in House and not by governor'

'Ministry's support must be tested in House and not by governor'

Rediff.com18 May 2018

29 years ago, Karnataka was hurled into a huge political crisis after MLAs withdrew support to S R Bommai's Janata Dal ministry. As the governor recommended that the chief minister be dismissed and President's Rule imposed in the state, then President R Venkataraman disagreed with Rajiv Gandhi's Cabinet and argued that 'the question whether a ministry commanded the confidence of the assembly should be tested in the House and not by the governor.' A fascinating excerpt from President Venkataraman's My Presidential Years, published with the kind permission of the publishers HarperCollins India.

Archana, Isha have it easy

Archana, Isha have it easy

Rediff.com14 May 2003

Both made it to the third round in the ITF tournament.

Seeds have it easy

Seeds have it easy

Rediff.com13 May 2003

Archana Venkataraman, Sheethal Goutham, Liza Pereira and Isha Lakhani sailed into the 2nd round in ITF tournament.