As a part of Rediff's CAT 2026-prep series, MBA expert Patrick D'souza explains how you can maximise your preparation and complete your syllabus by August 2026.
US Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has picked former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan, Harvard University economics Professor Raj Chetty and Microsoft XBOX CEO Asha Sharma to be part of task forces constituted to examine the central bank's approach to monetary policy and propose transformational changes.
Rajesh Sharma has been hospitalised in Kolkata with a severe, rapidly spreading infection after a suspected insect bite during a film shoot in Hyderabad, prompting close medical observation for potential complications.
Prohibition never stopped anyone from drinking in Gujarat. It only made the stories that come after a lot more interesting, recounts Binu Alex.
Tax collection so far has been encouraging, with net direct tax receipts reaching Rs 5.21 trillion by June 17, nearly a 15 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.
Security Forces conduct counter-terror mock drills ahead of Amarnath Yatra across Kashmir.
The Great American State Fair on the National Mall in Washington, DC drew crowds with rodeo performances, military flyovers and robotic dog demonstrations ahead of the 250th anniversary of US independence.
A viral Rs 370 biryani debate has reignited an age-old dating question. Should the man pay, should couples split the bill or does it depend on the situation? We asked Gen Z and dating experts.
'The main problem the country faces is not low GDP growth, but low employment growth.'
Indian couturier Rahul Mishra returned to Paris Haute Couture Week with 'Devi', a collection inspired by the many facets of the feminine divine. Among those attending the show were Isha Ambani and Cardi B, both dressed in custom Rahul Mishra creations.
CAT and MBA expert and rediffGURU Patrick D'Souza explains how a simple daily reading habit can help aspirants clinch 99 percentile in the Common Admission Test this year.
RajKummar Rao is set to portray Sourav Ganguly in the upcoming biopic Dada: The Sourav Ganguly Story, with the first look poster dramatically recreating Ganguly's iconic shirtless celebration at Lord's after India's historic 2002 NatWest Trophy victory.
It, however, conceded that 20 per cent blending of ethanol with petrol leads to 3-5 per cent lower mileage in vehicles than conventional petrol, but said the blend offers a significantly higher octane rating, superior anti-knock properties, faster combustion, better pickup, smoother acceleration, and cleaner engine operation.
Commercial banks in India recorded their highest credit growth in two years, accelerating to 18.6 per cent year-on-year by June 27, while also mobilising nearly 7 trillion in deposits, marking the third-highest fortnightly deposit growth in 29 years.
'If a character doesn't challenge me, I don't get excited about it.' 'I don't mind failing while trying, but I need to feel that fear of wondering how I'm going to pull it off.'
Former India Women's cricketer Reema Malhotra has hailed the Harmanpreet Kaur-led side's historic Test victory over England at Lord's, drawing parallels between their win and Sourav Ganguly's iconic balcony celebration in 2002, stating, 'July 13 has become a memorable date in Indian cricket history.'
Indian boxers, including Asian champion Vishvanath Suresh, Ganga, Hitesh, and Tanu, delivered strong performances on day 2 of the U-23 Asian Boxing Championships in Jakarta, securing unanimous decision victories. Sagar Jakhar faced a setback with a disqualification.
Indian pugilists Ambekar Meetei, Aditya, Sikander, and Devendra Choudhary delivered strong performances on day 3 of the Asian U-19 & U-23 Boxing Championships in Jakarta, securing impressive victories. Ambekar and Devendra won by RSC, while Aditya and Sikander achieved convincing 5:0 wins, highlighting India's continued success in the tournament.
It's absolutely okay for two partners in a relationship to be widely different in their likes and dislikes, says rediffGURU Anu Krishna.
'The real shock is going to be from a deficient monsoon.'
The unusual location of the food stall has fuelled public concern over compliance with food safety and sanitation norms.
Hollywood luminaries Tom Holland and Christopher Nolan have landed in Mumbai for the unprecedented India premiere of their highly anticipated film, The Odyssey.
How did hundreds of errors slip through multiple stages of drafting, editing, proofreading, expert review and final approval before making their way into classrooms?
The question nobody seems to ask is why a democracy should be silent when many of its citizens are concerned about the way the US is deviating from its traditional ways of consultation, cooperation and collaboration and moving away from traditional allies, asks Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.
Focus on a few basic topics so that you can solve medium-to-difficult questions on them, suggests MBA expert and rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza.
Boney Kapoor's oldest daughter Anshula Kapoor got married to boyfriend Rohan Thakkar on July 6, and her large family made sure it was a grand celebration.
Having governed Odisha for 24 uninterrupted years, the BJD now finds itself in the unfamiliar role of Opposition. Its organisational overhaul following the 2024 defeat has yet to produce a recognisable second line of leadership.
Don't rush to remember all the difficult formulas that rarely come up in the exam, advises six-time CAT topper and MBA expert Patrick D'Souza.
Director Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated film The Odyssey made its star-studded debut in London, drawing Hollywood's elite to the red carpet.
Cyril Radcliffe drew India's border without ever visiting it. Turns out our environmental clearance system learned the same trick -- and the Western Ghats are paying for it, points out Binu Alex.
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has accused the BJP of attempting to destabilise his government by trying to split the National Conference. He alleged that the BJP is using financial incentives and promises of ministerial berths and statehood to lure his MLAs, with one MLA reportedly offered up to Rs 30 crore. Abdullah asserted that his party's legislators would not compromise their integrity.
'Only the Dalai Lama could have kept the Tibet issue alive the way he did.'
The Delhi Police has moved a court to recall or modify an order allowing 2020 Delhi riots accused Shahrukh Pathan to receive raw eggs and a separate television in his prison cell. Pathan's counsel had argued for these provisions due to his client's frustration and depression from prolonged incarceration, but police are seeking reconsideration of the directions.
By taking one of the oldest stories and finding new meaning within it, Christopher Nolan has created the most timely film of his career, asserts Mayur Sanap.
The Indian government has allocated an additional 2 million tonnes of surplus broken rice from FCI stocks for its ethanol blending programme, while simultaneously issuing a detailed rebuttal to widespread misinformation regarding the E20 fuel, addressing concerns from water consumption to engine damage and environmental impact.
Pre-listing shareholder lock-ins for 53 companies, valued at $11 billion, are set to expire between July and September, according to an analysis by Nuvama Institutional Equities, though not all shares are expected to flood the open market.
Chirag Vohra has set a benchmark with his performance as Gandhi in Freedom At Midnight.
While the starting price is the same as the Duster at Rs 10.4 lakh, the top-end is slightly cheaper at Rs 18.5 lakh for the 1.3l automatic.
The images trace the terrifying moments as a tanker truck was swept away before debris clearance began.
Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, staged a moderate rebound after a significant correction in the previous session, driven by foreign fund inflows and a largely positive trend in global markets, though geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran continued to foster caution.
