When Mahatma Gandhi mobilised Rs 6,000 for flood relief in Kerala

Following Gandhi's appeal, people from various walks of life including women and children had donated even their gold jewels and meagre savings to help the flood-affected people. Nearly a century......

Readers' agenda for Modi: 'Don't speak of Ram Mandir'

Rediff.com had asked its readers to set an agenda for Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi to achieve his dream job of becoming India's prime minister.We had asked our readers to suggest a 5- or......

Indian students' woes continue in US

Only 15 students out of 1,500 of the sham Tri-Valley University have been reinstated until now, shows the latest statistics released by the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Earlier on......

Tri-Valley: TANA, consulate pitch in with help

"After a long time, I had good sleep," said Srilekha Kumari*, a Tri-Valley University student whose ankle radio tag was removed February 9, after 22 days. Kumari, whose father is a businessman in......

'Salaries to go up 10.7%, star performers to gain handsomely'

Despite the recent slowdown, e-commerce tops the projected average salary hike list Salaries are likely to jump by an average 10.7 per cent in July-December, with e-commerce and life science......

High attrition likely this year on upbeat job market, economy

India Inc is likely to witness attrition rates of up to 25 per cent in 2015, thanks to an upbeat job market and improved economy. Fresher-level attrition is expected to be around 12-14 per cent......

Can Microsoft win the loyalty of Nokia fans?

Microsoft Corp's acquisition of Nokia's handset business gives the software behemoth control of its main Windows smartphone partner, but leaves a question mark over the bigger business it has......

Tablets surpass netbook sales in India

Sleek communication devices such as tablets have finally started cannibalising personal computer sales in India. More Indians preferred tablets for their computing needs in 2011-12 than netbooks, a......

Ranji Roundup: Sarfaraz's double ton rescues Mumbai

IMAGE: Sarfaraz Khan, who had hit an unbeaten triple-hundred in the last game against Uttar Pradesh, took a listless HP attack to cleaners. Photograph: BCCI Domestic/Twitter In-form Sarfaraz......

Ranji Trophy: Bengal rout Hyderabad in 3 days

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday. IMAGE: Mumbai's Sarfaraz Khan celebrates after scoring his century on the third day of the Ranji Trophy match against Uttar Pradesh at......

Ranji roundup: Shaw back with a bang; Uthappa hits ton

A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday. Shaw, Rahane boost Mumbai on Day 1 IMAGE: Prithvi Shaw hit a quickfire half-century on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy match against......

Will Yuvraj go unsold at 2019 IPL auction?

Yuvraj Singh managed just 65 runs in eight games for Kings XI Punjab and no wonder that the team decided to release him. IMAGE: Yuvraj Singh has put himself in the Rs 1 crore base price bracket......

Ranji roundup: Jaggi hits unbeaten ton on Day 2

IMAGE: Chhattisgarh batsman Amandeep Khare being greeted by teammate after his double century during the Ranji Trophy match against Vidarbha at VCA Stadium in Nagpur. Photograph: PTI Ishank Jaggi......