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How Edtech Will Benefit Students in 2024

How Edtech Will Benefit Students in 2024

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Learning will become genuinely global as a result of immersive experiences. Edtech advances will increase engagement, enhance knowledge and dissolve geographical barriers, says Anant Bengani, director, Zell Education.

Studying Abroad? Work Part-Time

Studying Abroad? Work Part-Time

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

A part-time job will not only support you financially but also help you learn skills that will help you grow in your career.

CAT: 5 Tips To Improve Your Quant Score

CAT: 5 Tips To Improve Your Quant Score

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

Consistent practice is crucial for retaining math concepts and formulas, says rediffGURU CAT expert Ashish Sood.

Is Screen Time Affecting Your Child's Brain?

Is Screen Time Affecting Your Child's Brain?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

Screen time, referring to the time children spend watching television or playing computer games, was found to impact the development of executive functions of brain such as working memory, planning and responding flexibly to changing situations.

Caste Is Missing In Prohibition Debates

Caste Is Missing In Prohibition Debates

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

The point made by sociologist M N Srinivas, that it represented a Sanskritic act that was linked to caste, is never raised in Indian debates and the disapproval of drink is almost universal, notes Aakar Patel.

Semiconductor, deep tech to be in focus at the India Mobile Congress

Semiconductor, deep tech to be in focus at the India Mobile Congress

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The three-day India Mobile Congress (IMC) will showcase the widening convergence of telecom with new domains, such as semiconductors and deep tech, P Ramakrishna, the forum's chief executive officer, said on Tuesday. With more than 250 global and domestic exhibitors, the seventh edition is expected to draw more than 100,000 visitors this year, he said. There will also be over 5,000 CXO-level delegates and more than 350 speakers.

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

The Battle For Satellite Spectrum

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

While the market for satellite broadband currently is small, the potential is large as an estimated 30 per cent of the country does not have reliable terrestrial broadband services.

Share of urban women with salaried jobs at 6-year low in Q2: PLFS

Share of urban women with salaried jobs at 6-year low in Q2: PLFS

Rediff.com11 Dec 2023

As more companies ask their employees to return to office after the pandemic, the share of women employed in regular salaried jobs in urban India decreased from 54 per cent in the first quarter to 52.8 per cent in the second quarter of the current financial year, according to the quarterly Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data. The slump in the share is the lowest in wage employment in any quarter in the last six years when the National Statistical Office started releasing the quarterly PLFS surveys in Q3 of FY19. The share of women in wage work was highest in Q1 of FY21 at 61.2 per cent.

Is Your Child Addicted to TV and The Mobile Phone?

Is Your Child Addicted to TV and The Mobile Phone?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Aruna Agarwal, a qualified child psychologist and behaviour therapist with over 20 years of experience, offers parenting advice.

9 Essential Skills for Data Scientists

9 Essential Skills for Data Scientists

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Data science isn't just about acquiring skills; it's also about comprehending the business context in which data science is applied.

Should you invest in longer-duration debt funds?

Should you invest in longer-duration debt funds?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

'If rate cuts happen, bond yields will come down and investors will make mark-to-market capital gains on them.'

Should You Deposit Money In FD?

Should You Deposit Money In FD?

Rediff.com18 Jan 2024

Longer-tenure FDs generally give higher returns. Nonetheless, going for a tenure higher than two to three years is not advisable.

Missed ITR Deadline? Read This!

Missed ITR Deadline? Read This!

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

'If taxpayers have not filed a belated ITR, they will be allowed to file an updated ITR from April 1, 2024.'

IIM Bangalore's 32 FREE Online Courses

IIM Bangalore's 32 FREE Online Courses

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

Indian Institute of Management Bangalore is offering special digital courses taught by their professors.

Hindu Influence Is Visible All Over Cambodia

Hindu Influence Is Visible All Over Cambodia

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Ram, Laxmi, stories from the Hindu epics are seen in carvings, paintings and murals, as well as recognisable figures from mythology, like Garuda, Sheshnag, Nandi and Apsaras, notes Deepa Gahlot, savouring the beauty of Cambodia.

How To Protect Yourself From Dust And Smoke This Diwali

How To Protect Yourself From Dust And Smoke This Diwali

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

Wear masks to protect your lungs, sunglasses to shield your eyes and long-sleeved clothing to minimise and avoid skin irritation, says Dr Anjali Khalane.

How AI Will Revolutionise Workplaces

How AI Will Revolutionise Workplaces

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'Even for operational buildings, we are looking to smarten them in various ways.'

Questions about your CAT application form? Ask rediffGURUS

Questions about your CAT application form? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

rediffGURU and CAT expert Aashish Sood will answer all your queries relating to the upcoming CAT exam.

Do You Have Cyber Insurance?

Do You Have Cyber Insurance?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Cyber insurance policies cover ransomware attacks and the ensuing damages, including ransom payments, data restoration costs, forensic and other first-party costs, and loss of profit due to business interruption.

How To Align Your Portfolio This Year

How To Align Your Portfolio This Year

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

The bulk of an investor's portfolio should be in shorter-duration funds of up to one year portfolio duration.

Self-Employed? How To Get Term Insurance?

Self-Employed? How To Get Term Insurance?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

A prudent guideline for self-employed individuals is to target at least 10 to 15 times their actual annual income when determining life insurance coverage.

How To Sleep Better At Night

How To Sleep Better At Night

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

rediffGURU Dr Karthiyayini Mahadevan, head of wellness for senior citizens at Columbia Pacific Communities, tells you how you can tackle your sleep woes.

Can You Get A Heart Attack? Ask rediffGURUS

Can You Get A Heart Attack? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

What are the warning signs of heart disease? How can we correct our lifestyle in order to improve our cardiac health and that of our loved ones?

Why DGCA Wants Airline Altimeter Upgrades

Why DGCA Wants Airline Altimeter Upgrades

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

'We have informed the government multiple times that the situation in the US and India are different.' 'Here, there will be a 500 MHz gap in the frequencies which will safely allow aviation without interference.'

Punjab seeks Centre's help as 700 Indian students face deportation from Canada

Punjab seeks Centre's help as 700 Indian students face deportation from Canada

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

As many as 700 Indian students, mostly from Punjab, are facing deportation from Canada after the authorities in that country found "admission offer letters" to educational institutions to be fake.

Man gets govt job 28 years after application, with SC's help

Man gets govt job 28 years after application, with SC's help

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Twenty-eight years after a man applied for a job in the postal department, the Supreme Court has ordered his appointment noting that there was an error in holding him ineligible for the post.

Self-Employed? Planning Retirement?

Self-Employed? Planning Retirement?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

The self-employed should invest in the National Pension System, a government-backed, low-cost retirement avenue where they can choose the mix of debt and equity that is right for them.

Financial Planning: 3 Mistakes To Avoid

Financial Planning: 3 Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

Decisions should not be based on feelings, such as optimism or pessimism about the stock market or specific investment products, suggests Avinash Luthria.

Undergrads Urge AI Integration In Courses

Undergrads Urge AI Integration In Courses

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Among the 44 per cent of Indian students who have used Gen AI in their studies, 60 per cent say it helps them learn faster, 55 per cent say it allows them more creative use of learning, while 51 per cent say it frees up their time.

Confused About Your Tax Returns? Ask rediffGURUS

Confused About Your Tax Returns? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

It's tax returns season. Ask our tax experts Mihir Tanna, Hardik Parikh, Tejas Chokshi and Sanjeev Govila.

Heart Disease: Why Young Women Are At Risk

Heart Disease: Why Young Women Are At Risk

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Practo has witnessed a 215% increase in total consultations related to cardiovascular health, with women in the age group of 25 to 34 contributing to the largest number of consultations.

Has Your Data Been Compromised?

Has Your Data Been Compromised?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'Check every SMS you get. Many people ignore them.' 'Remember if there is an activity in your account, your financial institution will send you an SMS, not a WhatsApp message.'

How to Apply For Global Scholarship Program AIS 2023

How to Apply For Global Scholarship Program AIS 2023

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Selected candidates will receive an annual scholarship award for up to two years for any subject and any college or university across the world.

Reconsider Your Investment Strategy

Reconsider Your Investment Strategy

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

One common mistake investors commit during profit booking is not having a plan for the redeployment of the money that comes into their account.

Loans May Become Costlier

Loans May Become Costlier

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

'Try to obtain a secured personal loan or credit card by offering some collateral, such as a fixed deposit or gold.' 'Not only will this improve your eligibility, but the lender may even offer a lower interest rate.'

Airfares Zoom For Diwali Week!

Airfares Zoom For Diwali Week!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

During the Diwali week (November 10-16), airfares on major routes across the country have surged by up to 44 per cent.

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Avoid Mistakes In Health Insurance Claim

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Policy owners need to avoid errors on their part to prevent claims from being denied.

How To Spend Your Diwali Bonus Wisely

How To Spend Your Diwali Bonus Wisely

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

'Use this money to build an emergency fund if you do not have one.'

Expert Tips to Crack CAT 2023 in 60 Days

Expert Tips to Crack CAT 2023 in 60 Days

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza tells you how to optimise your preparation for the Common Admission Test scheduled on Sunday, November 26, 2023.

Want To Ace At Work? Fix Your Digital Body Language

Want To Ace At Work? Fix Your Digital Body Language

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Positive digital communication is the new normal at work, explains Sonica Aron.