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World's richest alumni: Mumbai University beats Cambridge

World's richest alumni: Mumbai University beats Cambridge

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

With 17 universities in the top 20, the United States of America dominates the global alumni rankings.

Indian pharma, Taiwan tech lure smart money as stocks tumble

Indian pharma, Taiwan tech lure smart money as stocks tumble

Rediff.com4 Sep 2015

Asia's falling stocks have triggered an exodus of funds from the region.

Indian Railways' off-track plans to raise Rs 39,000 crores

Indian Railways' off-track plans to raise Rs 39,000 crores

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

Indian Railways plans Rs 39,000 crores non-fare revenue. Via: Branding of trains. Vinyl-wrapping of Rajdhanis, Shatabdis and Garib Raths. Moving billboards.

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

10 BEST Sports Photos of the Week!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2015

Steve Finn helped England dominate Australia in another Ashes Test at Edgbaston on Friday to take a 2-1 series lead. A day later, there were celebrations across China as Beijing won the rights to host the 2022 Winter Olympics. And, on Sunday, Premier League club Arsenal finally won bragging rights after beating Chelsea 1-0 to clinch the Community Shield to kick-start their season on a positive note. Rediff.com has all this and a lot more action from the week gone by, snapped right here!

Mysore gets its new King in Yaduveer Raj Urs

Mysore gets its new King in Yaduveer Raj Urs

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

Yaduveer Gopal Raj Urs was formally adopted as the heir to the Mysuru royal family in Mysuru.

World C'ships: Manyonga claims long jump gold; Discus gold for Gudzius

World C'ships: Manyonga claims long jump gold; Discus gold for Gudzius

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

A round-up of results from the Athletics World Championships in London on Saturday

IOC in no mood for risks, opts for Beijing's sure bet

IOC in no mood for risks, opts for Beijing's sure bet

Rediff.com31 Jul 2015

The choice of Beijing as host of the 2022 Winter Olympics over Kazakhstan's Almaty was a solid vote for the tried and tested, and the financial and organisational security of China.

PHOTOS: The incredibly ODD world we live in

PHOTOS: The incredibly ODD world we live in

Rediff.com12 Feb 2015

These 10 images show that we live in a bizarre world

The Godfather actor Alex Rocco no more

The Godfather actor Alex Rocco no more

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

He was 79.

Mysuru's Wadiyar dynasty finally has a successor

Mysuru's Wadiyar dynasty finally has a successor

Rediff.com9 Feb 2015

Yaduveer, the grandson of late Princess Gayathri Devi, the eldest daughter of last Maharaja of Mysore Jaya Chamaraja Wadiyar, will be the successor

12 BIZARRE photos from around the world

12 BIZARRE photos from around the world

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

These photos prove that we live in a rather strange world.

Frozen February: Storm blankets Chicago in snow

Frozen February: Storm blankets Chicago in snow

Rediff.com2 Feb 2015

A blizzard has hit the US causing major air, road traffic disruptions

Soaring to new heights! Sunita Williams picked for first commercial space flight

Soaring to new heights! Sunita Williams picked for first commercial space flight

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The Indian-American astronaut will fly the first space capsules built by private companies, SpaceX and Boeing.

Xiaomi to set up first R&D base in India

Xiaomi to set up first R&D base in India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Handset maker Xiaomi will set up a research and development unit in Bangalore, its first such facility outside of China, as it looks to beef up presence in the booming Indian smartphone market.

Uber not to take commission from drivers in New Delhi

Uber not to take commission from drivers in New Delhi

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Uber, the US-based online taxi-hailing firm, would not take any commission from its drivers in New Delhi until uncertainty over how it could operate in the country's capital city was cleared up, it said on Tuesday.

Qatar expresses hesitation over 2024 Olympics host bid

Qatar expresses hesitation over 2024 Olympics host bid

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Qatar hold off for a later edition after two failed attempts to land sport's greatest spectacle

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Bengaluru among world's top technology-rich cities

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

Bengaluru has been ranked among top 20 technology-rich cities in the world in a survey done by Jones Lang LaSalle.

FM puts best foot forward to woo global investors

FM puts best foot forward to woo global investors

Rediff.com22 Jan 2015

Indian government is trying hard too woo global investors.

'India's internet economy can reach $200 bn by 2020'

'India's internet economy can reach $200 bn by 2020'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2015

Fast paced growth in computer literacy and greater use of data on mobiles will help India's Internet economy grow to $200 billion or 5 per cent of the GDP by 2020.

When Kerry had Dunkin' Donuts breakfast in Islamabad!

When Kerry had Dunkin' Donuts breakfast in Islamabad!

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

US Secretary of State John Kerry visited the Dunkin' Donuts store in Islamabad in the Pakistani capital today to a get a 'little slice' of the popular American breakfast snack, and was soon trolling on Twitter.

5 success mantras for companies to outperform others

5 success mantras for companies to outperform others

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

In the high performing company, everyone could very simply describe what they did and how they created value.

Govt to work out specific action plan for 'Make in India'

Govt to work out specific action plan for 'Make in India'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2014

The manufacturing sector now contributes about 16-17 per cent to the GDP

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

ZEN OUT: Yoga moves in the most unthought-of locales

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

India is all set for a mega Yoga event on June 21. But before that watch these Yoga moves played out in the most 'out there' of locations.

Liverpool's Rodgers harbours 'high' hopes

Liverpool's Rodgers harbours 'high' hopes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

The Reds' manager believes his team has the ability to finish in the top four and qualify for Champions League next season.

12 reasons why we love Gisele Bundchen

12 reasons why we love Gisele Bundchen

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

Here's celebrating the supermodel who may well be presenting the World Cup trophy instead of the Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff!

US will bid for 2024 Olympic Games, city undecided

US will bid for 2024 Olympic Games, city undecided

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

The United States will bid for the 2024 Olympics, seeking to host the Summer Games for the first time since 1996.

BEST Sports Photos of the Year! (Part 1)

BEST Sports Photos of the Year! (Part 1)

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

As another eventful year draws to a close, Rediff.com gives you a pictorial look back at the best and worst moments that shaped the sports stories this year.

Sexy Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen to present World Cup trophy?

Sexy Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen to present World Cup trophy?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2014

Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen has been asked by FIFA to present the World Cup trophy in place of Brazil's President Dilma Rousseff, whose popularity has taken a sharp dip, according to the Boston Globe.

The incredibly odd world we live in

The incredibly odd world we live in

Rediff.com10 Dec 2014

10 images from around the world that show we live in a mad, mad world.

India's private wealth to rise 150% by 2018

India's private wealth to rise 150% by 2018

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

The country jumped two notches from 17th in 2008 to 15th in 2013.

Bengaluru, Chennai join '100 Resilient Cities' network

Bengaluru, Chennai join '100 Resilient Cities' network

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

The two Indian cities were chosen among 331 applications from cities around the world for 100RC network, pioneered by the Rockefeller Foundation, New York.

How a start-up is saving the lives of cancer patients

How a start-up is saving the lives of cancer patients

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

Mitra Biotech's personalised cancer therapy could be a game changer in the field of cancer medicine.

Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore in fastest-growing global cities list

Kolkata, Mumbai, Bangalore in fastest-growing global cities list

Rediff.com21 May 2015

Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata are cities of global repute.

Enrique wins fans and the La Liga crown on Barca return

Enrique wins fans and the La Liga crown on Barca return

Rediff.com18 May 2015

The enduring image of Luis Enrique for many soccer fans is the Spain player with blood gushing from his nose after a vicious elbow from Italy defender Mauro Tassotti during the 1994 World Cup quarter-final in Boston.

From Google to SoftBank, Nikesh Arora's amazing journey so far

From Google to SoftBank, Nikesh Arora's amazing journey so far

Rediff.com15 May 2015

Under Nikesh Arora's leadership, SoftBank has made several investments in India in a short span.

Reliance turns to China to repeat cheap phone revolution in India

Reliance turns to China to repeat cheap phone revolution in India

Rediff.com14 May 2015

RIL has been talking to groups including Gionee, Huawei and Xiaomi

Meet the US athletes of year...

Meet the US athletes of year...

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Boston Marathon champion Meb Keflezighi and Diamond League winner Jenny Simpson have been voted as US athletes of the year, USA Track & Field (USATF) announced on Monday.

ICICI Bank: A bank in your pocket

ICICI Bank: A bank in your pocket

Rediff.com6 Oct 2015

With Pockets, ICICI Bank aims to target first-time customers.

Meet the young man behind the success of Adani Group

Meet the young man behind the success of Adani Group

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

Pranav Adani has come a long way since 1999, when he first got actively involved with the Adani Group's businesses, run by his uncle, Gautam Adani.

10 perfectly-timed photographs

10 perfectly-timed photographs

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Few things come close to capturing that perfect moment. Here are ten such pictures. Share yours too!