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8 Guinness World Chocolate Records

8 Guinness World Chocolate Records

Rediff.com   9 Jul 2026

Think chocolate is just for eating? Think again. Chocolate is also all about competitions too and breaking records.

How To Get A Rs 30,000 Scholarship After Class 10

How To Get A Rs 30,000 Scholarship After Class 10

Rediff.com   8 Jul 2026

Selected students who have cleared class 10 will receive a one-time scholarship benefit of up to Rs 30,000, (depending on the fee structure).

How To Apply For Rs 2 Lakh IDFC MBA Scholarship

How To Apply For Rs 2 Lakh IDFC MBA Scholarship

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2026

The IDFC FIRST Bank MBA Scholarship 2026-28 is a need-based financial assistance program for students pursuing the first year of a full-time MBA course.

10 Questions Every First-Time Health Insurance Buyer Must Ask

10 Questions Every First-Time Health Insurance Buyer Must Ask

Rediff.com   7 Jul 2026

The best time to buy health insurance is when you don't think you need it.

EPF Scheme 2026: What's Changed for You?

EPF Scheme 2026: What's Changed for You?

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2026

For members, the message is simple: don't be misled by headlines about '100% withdrawal'. The basic purpose of the EPF remains unchanged -- to help employees build a financial cushion for retirement while allowing limited access to savings for genuine needs during their working lives.

WhatsApp Is Changing. Are You Safe?

WhatsApp Is Changing. Are You Safe?

Rediff.com   3 Jul 2026

WhatsApp is finally letting you hide your phone number behind a custom username. While it's a massive win for privacy, cybersecurity experts warn it could unleash a wave of identity scams. Here is what you need to know.

'We Treat Retirement Like A Distant Destination'

'We Treat Retirement Like A Distant Destination'

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2026

If you have ever said 'I'll sort retirement later,' now is when 'later' begins.

Will Your Kids Pay For Your Retirement?

Will Your Kids Pay For Your Retirement?

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2026

Your children may always love you but should you expect them to to finance your retirement in today's economy?

The Lifestyle Inflation Trap: Is Earning More Actually Making You Poor?

The Lifestyle Inflation Trap: Is Earning More Actually Making You Poor?

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2026

Rising income feels like success but unchecked lifestyle inflation traps urban professionals into financing a more expensive version of living paycheck-to-paycheck -- buying material upgrades instead of true future financial freedom.

Is Rs 1 Cr Enough For Retirement?

Is Rs 1 Cr Enough For Retirement?

Rediff.com   1 Jul 2026

Of course, NOT! Here's why. And here's how you can increase your Rs 1 crore retirement corpus.

CUET-UG Topper Devina Gahlot's Study Tips

CUET-UG Topper Devina Gahlot's Study Tips

Rediff.com   24 Jun 2026

While sharing her study secrets and preparation strategy, Devina Gahlot explained that discipline and consistency were more important than studying for long hours.

Rhodes Scholarship: How Indian Students Can Study At Oxford

Rhodes Scholarship: How Indian Students Can Study At Oxford

Rediff.com   22 Jun 2026

Eligible and selected students will receive a stipend of 20,400 per annum, course fee and other costs.

7 Eco-Friendly Father's Day Gifts

7 Eco-Friendly Father's Day Gifts

Rediff.com   21 Jun 2026

Look for a meangingful gift for your dad this June.

Tell Us About Your Father/Father Figure

Tell Us About Your Father/Father Figure

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2026

Tell us that one story about them that you cannot forget. Or the one thing they did for you that changed your life. Write to us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subjectline: Father's Day). Do mention your name and where you are from. Please do share pictures of your father/father figure.

QS Rankings 2027: The Top Indian University Is...

QS Rankings 2027: The Top Indian University Is...

Rediff.com   19 Jun 2026

While no Indian institute features in the Top 100 of the QS World University Rankings 2027, IIT-Delhi improved its global standing by climbing from 123rd to 118th place to remain India's highest-ranked institution.

Get A Rs 20K Scholarship To Learn In-Demand Skills

Get A Rs 20K Scholarship To Learn In-Demand Skills

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2026

The Eastman Powerup Eduskill Scholarship Programme 2026-27 provides financial aid linked to the completion of industry-relevant skill development certifications.

CBSE Class 10: Failed Second Board Exam? Don't Panic

CBSE Class 10: Failed Second Board Exam? Don't Panic

Rediff.com   17 Jun 2026

CBSE's new Phase 2 exams offer Class 10 students a second chance but what happens if that fails too? Here's what you need to know and what you can do next.

12 Career-Oriented PG Courses in ICT

12 Career-Oriented PG Courses in ICT

Rediff.com   15 Jun 2026

The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) is inviting applications for 12 full time post graduate certificate courses in the ICT domain for August 2026 batch.

Beyond Fees: The Racket Of School 'Add-Ons'

Beyond Fees: The Racket Of School 'Add-Ons'

Rediff.com   11 Jun 2026

A viral Rs 2.5 lakh school trip to Japan has exposed the soaring, extraneous costs of modern Indian education. From textbook monopolies to elite excursions, these hidden fees create intense classroom peer pressure even as parents face a financial spiral. We ask you, Dear Reader, to share your experience with us.

10 Simple Ways To Protect Planet Earth

10 Simple Ways To Protect Planet Earth

Rediff.com   9 Jun 2026

From bringing down your plastic waste output to conserving water, every little bit helps. When small actions are taken by many and millions sign on there's powerful impact.