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FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 Full Schedule, Venue Details, Time Table

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 Full Schedule, Venue Details, Time Table

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 Full Schedule, Venue Details, Time Table

The man who helped shape India

The man who helped shape India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

Mahendra Raj is a towering figure of 20th century Indian architecture.

Knee injury renders Columbia's Falcao doubtful for World Cup

Knee injury renders Columbia's Falcao doubtful for World Cup

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Radamel Falcao's hopes of playing at the World Cup finals hung by a thread on Thursday after his Ligue 1 club Monaco announced the Colombia striker required surgery on a left knee injury.

What we must know about SUPERBUGS

What we must know about SUPERBUGS

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

How can we protect ourselves against superbugs?

You're fired! Trump sacks acting attorney general for defying his travel ban

You're fired! Trump sacks acting attorney general for defying his travel ban

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Acting Attorney General Sally Yates, a Democratic appointee, was accused of 'betraying' America after she directed Justice Department attorneys not to defend Trump's so-called 'Muslim ban' on Monday. She said she was not convinced the order was lawful.

Australian Open: Sania-Ivan fall at final hurdle

Australian Open: Sania-Ivan fall at final hurdle

Rediff.com29 Jan 2017

India's Sania Mirza was eyeing her seventh Grand Slam title during the Australian Open mixed doubles final but it was not meant to be.

'Pop': Britain's Princess Charlotte utters her first word

'Pop': Britain's Princess Charlotte utters her first word

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

17-month-old Princess Charlotte uttered her first word in public and also performed her first walkabout.

Columbia Univ to open Global Center in Mumbai

Columbia Univ to open Global Center in Mumbai

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

Columbia University Monday announced the launch of the latest Columbia Global Center for South Asia in Mumbai in order 'to deepen its global perspective and expand knowledge' particularly about the country and also about the region.

We, not you, decide how best to serve our readers: CJR editor to Trump

We, not you, decide how best to serve our readers: CJR editor to Trump

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

In the op-ed 'An open letter to Trump from the US press corps' published on Wednesday in CJR, Pope says that the relationship between the media and the President-elect are strained.

P Somasundaran wins Columbia University award

P Somasundaran wins Columbia University award

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

Helping his students to gain the ability to surpass the teacher himself is what he considers his most important contribution as a teacher. He keeps exhorting students to work hard, aim higher and think outside the box. 'If you are one among the crowd, you will not be noticed,' he tells them. 'If you want to go up you must be different and surpass the achievements of others.'

Columbia Business School hosts IIM-A students

Columbia Business School hosts IIM-A students

Rediff.com9 Nov 2007

As part of its new partnership with the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad (IIM-A), Columbia Business School is hosting 11 students from the former's Post Graduate Programme for Executives (PGPX) for one week of dedicated classes and industry visits.

'Saddest photo I have ever taken': Elderly couple forced to separate

'Saddest photo I have ever taken': Elderly couple forced to separate

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Wolfram, 83, and Anita, 81, are in separate care facilities in Surrey, British Columbia, and were ripped apart because they require different levels of care.

Modi now has the world's finest economic team: Bhagwati

Modi now has the world's finest economic team: Bhagwati

Rediff.com20 Aug 2016

The days of anti-reform, anti-growth advisers that undermined our economy in the UPA-II years will now be strictly behind us: Bhagwati

Columbia University to study India's economy

Columbia University to study India's economy

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

'The Indian economy is at a crossroads,' says Professor Jagdish Bhagwati, a University Professor at Columbia University and senior adviser to the Institute.

Top bankers who are back in India after a successful innings abroad

Top bankers who are back in India after a successful innings abroad

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

They are small town boys who went on to make it big in global financial powerhouses.

PHOTOS: Christmas at the White House

PHOTOS: Christmas at the White House

Rediff.com3 Dec 2016

Christmas is around the corner and the White House is all ready to bring in the festival with lights and decorations. This year's holiday decorations at the White House, the Obamas' last, have the theme 'The Gift of the Holidays.'

Major earthquake lurking under India, Bangladesh, reveals study

Major earthquake lurking under India, Bangladesh, reveals study

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Scientists said they have new evidence of increasing strain where two tectonic plates underlie the world's largest river delta.

Modi could name Arvind Panagariya as RBI governor: TV channels

Modi could name Arvind Panagariya as RBI governor: TV channels

Rediff.com11 Jul 2016

Panagariya, who heads the government's main economic advisory body NITI Aayog, is also India's Group of 20 summit negotiator

Leonard Cohen passes into the ages

Leonard Cohen passes into the ages

Rediff.com11 Nov 2016

'We have lost one of music's most revered and prolific visionaries.'

India has an image problem: Nobel laureate

India has an image problem: Nobel laureate

Rediff.com7 Jul 2016

Joseph Stiglitz says India should not bothered on inflation and instead focus on rapid growth.

Spivak gets top faculty rank at Columbia Univ

Spivak gets top faculty rank at Columbia Univ

Rediff.com10 Mar 2007

An Indian-American post-colonial theorist, who describes herself as a 'para-disciplinary, ethical philosopher,' has been appointed to the highest faculty rank at Columbia University, the school announced on Friday.

'Enough evidence to begin obstruction of justice case against Trump'

'Enough evidence to begin obstruction of justice case against Trump'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Bharara alleged that before firing him, Trump tried to cultivate relationship with him.

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Amazing PHOTOS of the month: September

Rediff.com3 Oct 2016

Here's a glimpse of all that happened around the world last month.

ONGC, Sinopec buy Columbia firm for $850m

ONGC, Sinopec buy Columbia firm for $850m

Rediff.com21 Sep 2006

The 50:50 joint venture of India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and China's Sinopec has acquired Columbian oil firm Omimex de Columbia for $850 million.

Top 500 listed cos urged to ready 'dividend distribution policy'

Top 500 listed cos urged to ready 'dividend distribution policy'

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The move is aimed at helping investors get a clearer picture on returns from the investments made by them

Trudeau apologises for Canada's rejection of Komagata Maru migrant ship in 1914

Trudeau apologises for Canada's rejection of Komagata Maru migrant ship in 1914

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Trudeau apologised for 1914 decision by the then Canadian government to turn away 376 Indian migrants onboard the ship 'Komagata Maru' after their arrival in Vancouver.

OVL wins bid to buy Columbia oil firm

OVL wins bid to buy Columbia oil firm

Rediff.com14 Aug 2006

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas investment arm of state-owned ONGC, and Chinese firm Sinopec have jointly won the bid to acquire Columbian oil firm Omimex de Columbia.

'Work for the govt?' Yes, say Ivy League profs, Silicon Valley techies

'Work for the govt?' Yes, say Ivy League profs, Silicon Valley techies

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

Advertisement on mygov.in gets 8,000 applications and counting; govt to maintain bank of CVs for future use

Applied for an H1-B visa? Please read this!

Applied for an H1-B visa? Please read this!

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

'If you are so blinded by the Buy American, Hire American policy, if you are not going to be fair, consistent and welcoming, in the end America will lose out.'

Why RBI is keeping a close watch on inflation, monsoon

Why RBI is keeping a close watch on inflation, monsoon

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Raghuram Rajan said a six-member monetary policy committee will decide on interest rates.

UN commemorates 125th birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar

UN commemorates 125th birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The UN celebrated the birth anniversary of B R Ambedkar with a top official describing the noted Indian social reformer as a "global icon" for marginalised people.

Canada to formally apologise for 1914 Komagata Maru tragedy

Canada to formally apologise for 1914 Komagata Maru tragedy

Rediff.com12 Apr 2016

The Japanese steamship Komagata Maru, carrying 376 immigrants, mostly Sikhs, from India was denied entry by the Canadian government in May 1914 and was forced to return to India.

Photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlist

Photos from the Wildlife Photographer of the Year shortlist

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

You don't have to be a nature-lover to appreciate these captivating shots taken from around the world. The Natural History Museum has released its shortlist for its celebrated People's Choice Award -- a title that lauds the very best of wildlife immortalised by the lens. This remarkable gallery of finalists was selected from almost 50,000 submissions from 92 countries. From birds bursting with colour to giraffes to fish we're not used to seeing -- here are some of the pictures.

The 10 FRIENDLIEST cities in the world

The 10 FRIENDLIEST cities in the world

Rediff.com21 Aug 2014

Conde Nast Traveler's annual readers' choice survey has revealed the friendliest and unfriendliest cities in the world. The survey was based on reviews from the magazine's readers.

Benghazi returns to haunt Hillary; parents sue her for wrongful death, defamation

Benghazi returns to haunt Hillary; parents sue her for wrongful death, defamation

Rediff.com9 Aug 2016

Hillary is accused of having made "false and defamatory statements negligently, recklessly and purposefully and/or intentionally with malice" in her public comments, including those about the connection between the attack and an anti-Muslim YouTube video.

Rio Olympics: Archers Deepika, Bombayla, Atanu advance to round of 32

Rio Olympics: Archers Deepika, Bombayla, Atanu advance to round of 32

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

India's Atanu Das showed fine composure and skill to bounce back from a poor start in his maiden Olympics to finish fifth in the qualification round as archery got the underway at the Rio Olympics in Brazil's historic Samba street in Rio de Janeiro on Friday.

Columbia moves away from traditional MBA models

Columbia moves away from traditional MBA models

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

A complete overall of the MBA curriculum, a move away from traditional teaching models, a rebranding of the school and the establishment of its own publishing imprint have all kept faculty and staff at the school busy over the past 12 months. And there is more to come.

'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui gets 7 years in jail for rape of US woman

'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui gets 7 years in jail for rape of US woman

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Bollywood film 'Peepli Live' co-director Mahmood Farooqui, held guilty for raping a US researcher, was on Thursday sent to seven years in jail by a Delhi court which said that he took advantage of the situation when she was alone in his house.

This fitness influencer has a message for overweight men

This fitness influencer has a message for overweight men

Rediff.com20 Apr 2018

He wants you to join him in his transformation journey.

Srinivasan or Garland? Obama to announce his SC judge pick tonight

Srinivasan or Garland? Obama to announce his SC judge pick tonight

Rediff.com16 Mar 2016

Obama is likely to choose either "trailblazer" Srinivasan or Merrick Garland as his pick for the Supreme Court nominee and could announce his decision early Thursday morning (IST).