'Ratan Tata Always Displayed His Kindness'

'When the bombing happened in the Taj Mahal hotel in 2008, that was a very sad moment, but he really took care of the people, took care of everybody and that was when you saw some of his best......

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

After steering the Rediff mothership for close to 29 years, Ajit Balakrishnan, founder, chairman and CEO, did what few businessmen in this country do -- R-E-T-I-R-E. On August 2, 2024, we were......

Excess body fat leads to six types of cancer

A new research reveals that excess body fat, especially around the waist, increases the risk for six types of cancer. The report released on Wednesday by two leading cancer research groups reviewed......

Obesity main cause of cancer in non-smokers: Study

Are you a non-smoker but addicted to junk grub? Beware! Fast food can lead to obesity which has become the main cause of cancer, particularly in people who don't puff fags. Yes, according to a......

What Modi told Bill Gates about India's digital dreams

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday identified agriculture, education and health as three sectors where he believes technology can play a big role, and highlighted efforts of his government. In......

'APIs are a very strategic part of Biocon's business'

'There is no reason why we should break this business up.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Biocon Bengaluru-headquartered biotech major Biocon has been working to reduce its cumulative debt of around......

Cancer drug prices highest in US, treatment expensive in India

The lowest drug prices were found in India and South Africa. But after calculating price as a percentage of wealth adjusted for the cost of living, cancer drugs appeared to be least......

Govt to reverse brain drain, bring back NRI scientists

To reverse the brain drain of the past few decades and to bring back scientific talent, the Narendra Modi government has initiated talks with many eminent non-resident Indian scientists, who left......

Lance Armstrong for Senate?

If he ever makes it to the United States Senate, seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong will likely suggest one solution to America's energy crisis: 'Cycle to work'. Will he run for......

'Bobby Robson will never be forgotten'

Tributes flooded in on Friday for former England manager Bobby Robson, who died peacefully at home from cancer aged 76. Here is a selection: "I cannot think of anybody in the game who was held in......

England football team to help charities

England's football players have agreed to donate their international wages to charity, according to a report in Saturday's Daily Mail. A new Team England Footballers' Charity has pledged a minimum......