Search results for ' Making the Grade'

'I have had way too many rejections in my life'

'I have had way too many rejections in my life'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2013

National Award-winning actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui talks about his journey in the film industry.

Review: Oz isn't magical enough

Review: Oz isn't magical enough

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

Oz the Great and Powerful starts out decently only to collapse into a crazy hotchpotch of CGI-magic, B-grade horror, syrupy Disneyphilia and warped women's, er witches, lib.

India may be the first fallen angel in BRIC: S&P

India may be the first fallen angel in BRIC: S&P

Rediff.com12 Jun 2012

Rating agency says the country may lose its investment-grade status on growth concerns; finance ministry begs to differ

A downgrade is likely for India: S&P

A downgrade is likely for India: S&P

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Retaining India's sovereign rating at the lowest investment grade, global agency S&P on Tuesday warned that a downgrade is likely for the country if its political climate worsens and pace of fiscal reforms slows down.

Mokshvi Shah, 16, raises $7,500 for COVID relief in India

Mokshvi Shah, 16, raises $7,500 for COVID relief in India

Rediff.com21 May 2021

'The images of mass cremations and crowds of people at hospital doors brought me to tears.' 'I started this initiative because at the end of the day India is my home.'

How India Inc plans to woo buyers amid COVID-19

How India Inc plans to woo buyers amid COVID-19

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

From auto, refrigerator, and mobile handset makers to real estate firms, companies are tying up with banks to dole out attractive finance schemes and discounts to make buying more affordable.

Don't want an expensive phone? Check out the Redmi Note 7 Pro

Don't want an expensive phone? Check out the Redmi Note 7 Pro

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

If a phone under Rs 15,000 is what you're looking for, then this is among the best, says Khalid Anzar.

Faceless assessment and the problem of tax arrears

Faceless assessment and the problem of tax arrears

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'It may be prudent not to plunge into a new online tax appeals system in one go, which could only create more disputes and increase the embarrassingly high tax arrears of the government,' warns A K Bhattacharya.

Raja Sen's Ten WORST Films Of 2012

Raja Sen's Ten WORST Films Of 2012

Rediff.com3 Jan 2013

This year my Worst Of list is a blend of the big and the banal, the inevitably tacky as well as the fatally flawed, says Raja Sen.

Maha teacher wins $1mn for promoting girls' education

Maha teacher wins $1mn for promoting girls' education

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

Disale announced that he will be sharing 50 per cent of his prize money with his fellow finalists to support their "incredible work".

'If we want to escape future waves, we need more and more vaccination

'If we want to escape future waves, we need more and more vaccination

Rediff.com30 Jul 2021

'Wherever the Delta variant is spreading, and the population is not vaccinated, there is death and devastation.'

Why mutual fund houses fear losing talent

Why mutual fund houses fear losing talent

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Top officials said asking employees other than the fund management team to mandatorily invest a fifth of their salary goes against the principle of natural justice.

UPI breached 2 billion transactions 3 months in a row

UPI breached 2 billion transactions 3 months in a row

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Surge in UPI transactions is because of an increased consumer interest in making bill payments and recharging mobile phones online, and purchase of non-essential goods on e-commerce platforms.

Fitch retains India's rating; revision depends on bold reforms

Fitch retains India's rating; revision depends on bold reforms

Rediff.com31 Jul 2014

The agency has also retained 'stable' outlook for the country's ratings.

India develops three pulses varieties to cut imports, curb prices

India develops three pulses varieties to cut imports, curb prices

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Every year Indians consume about 22 million tonnes of lentils

Mary Kom assured of 8th World medal; 3 others also enter semis

Mary Kom assured of 8th World medal; 3 others also enter semis

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

Six-time champion M C Mary Kom made sure of an unprecedented eighth medal at the women's World Boxing Championships after advancing to the semi-finals of the 51kg category, in Ulan-Ude, Russia, on Thursday.

'I'm really proud I am the first Indian teacher to win this award'

'I'm really proud I am the first Indian teacher to win this award'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

'Looking at how teachers can change lives of students, I asked myself: 'Why don't I become a changemaker and change the lives of underprivileged students?''

SAI to be renamed, 'authority' has no place in sports: Rathore

SAI to be renamed, 'authority' has no place in sports: Rathore

Rediff.com24 Nov 2017

The Sports Authority of India (SAI) will be renamed and restructured to make it more "lean and professional" with the government aiming to bring down its strength by 50 per cent by 2022, Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said on Friday.

How to Stay SAFE in the Monsoon

How to Stay SAFE in the Monsoon

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Always boil water or at least filter it before drinking to avoid all possible water borne diseases.

Mphasis finds tool to hire 'Right' people

Mphasis finds tool to hire 'Right' people

Rediff.com26 Nov 2010

Mid-sized IT and BPO services company MphasiS has introduced a hiring methodology which gives candidates even with very poor academic record a chance to make their way into the company if they are good in their logical and reasoning skills.

Math anxiety? How parents can help

Math anxiety? How parents can help

Rediff.com27 Sep 2018

Talk to them. Address their fears and engage them in interesting activities at home.

RBI may cut rates by 75 bps in FY21: Fitch Solutions

RBI may cut rates by 75 bps in FY21: Fitch Solutions

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

The disruptions caused by COVID-19 have more severely impacted small and mid-sized corporates, including NBFCs and MFIs, in terms of access to liquidity.

RBI concerned about favourable ratings shopping

RBI concerned about favourable ratings shopping

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

This comes against the backdrop of instances of indicative ratings given by agencies, for which there are no written agreements.

Mayookha confident of bettering personal best at Olympics

Mayookha confident of bettering personal best at Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

Realistic about her chances in the Olympics, Indian triple-jumper Mayookha said she is targetting a top-six finish in London by improving her personal best effort.

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'An armed helicopter equipped with counter-drone systems will provide the airborne counter-drone capability and flexibility needed to protect India's critical assets.'

Ranji preview: Mumbai, Haryana start favourites on home turf

Ranji preview: Mumbai, Haryana start favourites on home turf

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

A no-holds-barred battle is on the cards when 39-time champions Mumbai will take on their long-time rivals Tamil Nadu in the semifinals of the Ranji Trophy, starting at the Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday. Meanwhile, an intriguing battle is on cards when the bravehearts from Haryana square off against defending champions Rajasthan in the Ranji Trophy semifinal at the Bansi Lal Stadium in Rohtak.

Two Indians win Queen's Young Leaders award in UK

Two Indians win Queen's Young Leaders award in UK

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Kartik Sawhney, 21, and Neha Swain, 28 from India are among 60 others who won the Queen's Young Leaders Award 2016.

'Batsmen will find spinners tough to pick in pink ball Test'

'Batsmen will find spinners tough to pick in pink ball Test'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

'Yes, their team has now improved with the return of the experienced David Warner, Steve Smith and the likes of Marnus (Labuschagne), who has really done well for them in recent times. But last time too, their team was good but we played really some really good cricket to win. Looking forward to the challenge once again, it's going to be a great contest.'

What your Zoom background says about you

What your Zoom background says about you

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Is there no 'normal' background? Sure there is.

Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III qualifies for US Open

Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III qualifies for US Open

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

US Ryder Cup captain Davis Love III will tee off at his 23rd US Open at Olympic Club this month after making the grade at a qualifier in Columbus on Monday.

'Long fight': PM asks ministers to plan 'slow' exit from lockdown

'Long fight': PM asks ministers to plan 'slow' exit from lockdown

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Addressing his council of ministers in a video conference, Modi asked them to prepare business continuity plans to fight the economic impact of COVID-19 on a war footing, but also asserted that this crisis is an opportunity to boost the 'Make-in-India' initiative and reduce dependence on other countries.

Malala secures top marks in British school exams

Malala secures top marks in British school exams

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Teenage Pakistani female education rights activist Malala Yousafzai, who survived a Taliban assassination bid in 2012 and became the youngest recipient of a Nobel peace prize, has secured high marks in UK's national school exams.

Allow varsities to hire foreign faculty: Montek

Allow varsities to hire foreign faculty: Montek

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

The Plan panel on Friday supported changing laws to allow varsities to hire foreign faculty and said it is aiming an increase in enrollment ratio in higher education to 30 per cent in the next 15 years.

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus

Rediff.com4 Oct 2019

It's expensive but full of surprises, says Khalid Anzar.

Mullahs in Pakistan want jihadi verses in school syllabus

Mullahs in Pakistan want jihadi verses in school syllabus

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The Council of Islamic Ideology raised serious concerns over not including verses about jihad in the proposed syllabi for public educational institutions.

Australia's Cummins eyeing Windies tour for comeback

Australia's Cummins eyeing Windies tour for comeback

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

Australia's injured pace sensation Pat Cummins has set a target of returning to international cricket for next month's tour of the Caribbean.

RIL to spin off oil-to-chemical biz into separate arm with $25bn loan

RIL to spin off oil-to-chemical biz into separate arm with $25bn loan

Rediff.com23 Feb 2021

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries has announced the contours of carving out of its oil-to-chemicals (O2C) business into an independent unit with a USD 25 billion loan from the parent, as it looks to unlock value by selling stakes to global investors like Saudi Aramco.

Want to study in Canada for a year?

Want to study in Canada for a year?

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

Educational institutions in Canada offer courses ranging from eight months duration to two years, says Sushil Sukhwani

Can't let the junior players suffer from self-pity: Du Plessis

Can't let the junior players suffer from self-pity: Du Plessis

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

It's worse than a nightmare but letting the youngsters in the team wallow in self-pity is the last thing skipper Faf du Plessis would want ahead of their crucial game against world No 2 India.