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How to earn Rs 20,000 on your internship

How to earn Rs 20,000 on your internship

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

The internships for 1st-year college students require basic communication and writing skills.

5 lessons we learned in COVID times

5 lessons we learned in COVID times

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

The pandemic has forced us to reflect and re-evaluate our old habits and perceptions, says Anamika Sengupta.

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

How Xiaomi passed the Covid lockdown test

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'One out of three phones sold in India is a Xiaomi phone.'

COVID-19: CAPFs witness spike; CRPF HQ sealed

COVID-19: CAPFs witness spike; CRPF HQ sealed

Rediff.com3 May 2020

Officials working in the building will not be allowed inside the premises from Sunday.

What the future holds for Indian students abroad

What the future holds for Indian students abroad

Rediff.com6 May 2020

All you need to know about intakes, proficiency tests and visas.

Is the worst over for the Indian IT sector?

Is the worst over for the Indian IT sector?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

The IT industry advisories show that they think they've weathered the worst, observes Devangshu Datta.

Dealing with Coronavirus with patience and humour

Dealing with Coronavirus with patience and humour

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Endearing moments of family time, impromptu singing sessions, ping-pong games on dinner tables and a constant stream of online humour provide a much-needed salve of hope and sanity in this time of distress.

WFH scams: 5 tips to stay SAFE

WFH scams: 5 tips to stay SAFE

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Do not click on any pop-ups, links in messages or notification balloons if you are off the corporate VPN, warns Niranjankumar Laxman Upadhye.

'As an actor, I'm hungry for new experiences'

'As an actor, I'm hungry for new experiences'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

'Akbar was a challenge any actor would love to take up.'

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

What if Kishore Biyani wins the battle against Amazon?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

Experts say Biyani will now become a contract manufacturer of fashion and FMCG products, with the Reliance group being one of his customers.

Man climbs tree to teach students during lockdown

Man climbs tree to teach students during lockdown

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Subrata Pati, who is in Ahanda village in West Bengal's Bankura district, climbs atop a neem tree each day to receive uninterrupted signal on his cell phone, which he uses to teach his pupils with.

Sitting too much? Try these 10 exercises

Sitting too much? Try these 10 exercises

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

These exercises should be done thrice a day for 20 minutes, says Dr Shreyas Katharani.

Coronavirus: 'Life, as I have known it for 16 years here, has changed'

Coronavirus: 'Life, as I have known it for 16 years here, has changed'

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

'I had not imagined there would come a day when food shopping become a real danger.' 'Or the daily statistics in the news could have such chilling effect.'

26-week maternity leave for employees in pvt sector soon

26-week maternity leave for employees in pvt sector soon

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Most private sector firms offer maximum three months of such leave.

What I am doing during the lockdown :)))

What I am doing during the lockdown :)))

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'It has caused our cook no little mirth that the sahib next door -- who heads a factory with several hundred, or thousand, workers -- can be spotted doing jharoo-pocha,' observes Kishore Singh.

COVID-19: Sanitation workers go beyond call of duty

COVID-19: Sanitation workers go beyond call of duty

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'It's our duty, and we are not going to step back from it. The entire country, including our prime minister, has been supporting us'

Unlock 1: Activities to be allowed in Phases I, II and III

Unlock 1: Activities to be allowed in Phases I, II and III

Rediff.com30 May 2020

A day before the end of the fourth phase of lockdown, the home ministry on Saturday issued new guidelines for the phased reopening of all activities outside containment zones till June 30.

Unlock 1: Lockdown in containment zones till June 30

Unlock 1: Lockdown in containment zones till June 30

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Termed 'Unlock 1', the Centre on Saturday issued fresh guidelines relaxing the nationwide lockdown, the fourth phase of which ends on May 31.

Maharashtra extends lockdown till April 30: CM

Maharashtra extends lockdown till April 30: CM

Rediff.com11 Apr 2020

Uddhav Thackeray also said that the decision on lifting the curbs completely after April 30 will be taken depending upon the prevailing situation.

'I don't love my wife or kid. Please help'

'I don't love my wife or kid. Please help'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Mind/life coach, NLP trainer and Mental Health Guru Anu Krishna encourages you to talk about your problems and offers solutions.

Gig employees get a helping hand from old economy

Gig employees get a helping hand from old economy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Over the past week, several unusual partnerships among start-ups, traditional businesses and hospitals have been announced, and several more are likely to materialise soon. The trend could see increased importance of gig workers, who are taking considerable risk to deliver goods to people in the time of a pandemic.

What kind of economic recovery will we have?

What kind of economic recovery will we have?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

The only path to recovery of the economy lies in profit growth that triggers off employment growth, and finally investment, notes Ajay Shah.

Housing sales, demand for office space may shrink

Housing sales, demand for office space may shrink

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

In a base case, the consultant said that sales could drop 25 per cent to 1.96 lakh units this year from 2.61 lakh units in 2019 across seven major cities -- Delhi-NCR, Mumbai Metropolitan Region, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune and Hyderabad.

EPL: Fulham's game at Spurs postponed over COVID-19 cases

EPL: Fulham's game at Spurs postponed over COVID-19 cases

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

Everton yet to receive clarification after City game postponed: Ancelotti

Why 'country of origin' clause may turn out to be a big farce

Why 'country of origin' clause may turn out to be a big farce

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

A hot sale of a Chinese product, whether assembled in India or anywhere else in the world, may make the country of origin rule fall by the wayside. Moreover, its execution is challenging for businesses as there are no clear guidelines or definitions from the authorities on what constitutes 'country of origin'.

'Foolhardy to get into market for speculative gains'

'Foolhardy to get into market for speculative gains'

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

'The market recovery is fragile,' warns Raamdeo Agrawal, co-founder and joint managing director, Motilal Oswal Financial Services.

Do you know what you are eating?

Do you know what you are eating?

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

And what it is doing to your body, asks nutritionist Komal Jethmalani.

Reliance sets up India's 1st dedicated COVID-19 hospital

Reliance sets up India's 1st dedicated COVID-19 hospital

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

This first-of-its-kind-in-India centre is fully funded by Reliance Foundation and includes a negative pressure room that helps in preventing cross-contamination and helps control infection. All beds are equipped with the required infrastructure, biomedical equipment such as ventilators, pacemakers, dialysis machines, and patient monitoring devices.

COVID-19 vaccine may never be found, warns UK PM

COVID-19 vaccine may never be found, warns UK PM

Rediff.com12 May 2020

Admitting that a vaccine or drug-based treatment is the only feasible long-term solution, he said the UK has accelerated this with promising vaccine development programmes and a collaboration between Oxford University and pharma major AstraZeneca was a vital step that could help rapidly advance the manufacture of a Covid-19 vaccine when it is ready.

Inspiring! This mum recycles old, ugly clothes to save money

Inspiring! This mum recycles old, ugly clothes to save money

Rediff.com19 Dec 2018

'I take outdated clothes and turn it into new' says mother of three Sarah Tyau.

Chinese smartphones continue to dominate Indian market

Chinese smartphones continue to dominate Indian market

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

In spite of being attacked from all corners, a faltering supply chain and negative sentiments soaring high among the local consumers, top Chinese smartphone brands gained market share during the most critical phase - the April-June quarter of this year.

Stuck indoors? Top shows to watch

Stuck indoors? Top shows to watch

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

With theatres shutting down, night clubs and restaurants closed and self-isolation being the latest key word, all eyes may just have turned to television.

Modi calls for Janta Curfew on Sunday

Modi calls for Janta Curfew on Sunday

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

Asking people to sacrifice "some weeks of yours, some time of yours", Modi said given that coronavirus has no cure yet, the only way to stay safe is to stay indoors.

7 simple tips to fight unhealthy cravings

7 simple tips to fight unhealthy cravings

Rediff.com8 May 2020

Munch seeds like flax seeds, sunflower seeds, chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, etc. Include fruits and berries. They are delicious and healthy.

Australia, NZ cancel domestic first class competition

Australia, NZ cancel domestic first class competition

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

New South Wales have been named Australia's Sheffield Shield champions for the first time in six years after the competition's final was called of due to the coronavirus, governing body Cricket Australia (CA) said on Tuesday.

COVID: Passengers from EU, Turkey, UK banned

COVID: Passengers from EU, Turkey, UK banned

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

After a meeting of the Group of Ministers on coronavirus, the government has proposed a set of social distancing measures to be in force till March 31, the officials told reporters.

J-K govt declares entire Kashmir valley in red zone

J-K govt declares entire Kashmir valley in red zone

Rediff.com4 May 2020

In Jammu region, three districts of Jammu, Samba and Kathua are in red zone.

BCCI to seek government nod to hold IPL in UAE

BCCI to seek government nod to hold IPL in UAE

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

'We will continue to look at the coronavirus situation till September then we will decide whether we host the tournament in India or UAE'

COVID-19 not 'exploded' in India but risk remains: WHO expert

COVID-19 not 'exploded' in India but risk remains: WHO expert

Rediff.com6 Jun 2020

The WHO expert noted that measures taken in India such as the nationwide lockdown have had an impact in slowing transmission but the risk of an increase in cases looms as the country opens up.

Japan coronavirus cases hit 1,000 mark as Tokyo insists Olympics on track

Japan coronavirus cases hit 1,000 mark as Tokyo insists Olympics on track

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Japan's confirmed coronavirus infections rose above 1,000 as Olympics organisers dismissed speculation that the Tokyo Summer Games could be cancelled.