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Modi's Approach To Election Is Intriguing

Modi's Approach To Election Is Intriguing

Rediff.com8 May 2024

The big surprise is that Narendra Modi, the greatest conjurer in our national politics, has not yet presented a theme to this election, observes Shekhar Gupta.

Quadruple centurion Chaturvedi aspires for Ranji spot

Quadruple centurion Chaturvedi aspires for Ranji spot

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

On Monday, Chaturvedi became the first quadruple centurion in the Cooch Behar Trophy final as his knock earned Karnataka their maiden title in the U19 tournament.

In Sasaram, playing cricket was a crime, says Akash Deep after his maiden Test call-up

In Sasaram, playing cricket was a crime, says Akash Deep after his maiden Test call-up

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

Akash Deep had just finished his spell and was manning the boundary when he heard everyone in the Bengal dressing room clapping in unison and congratulating him.

No display of affection on campus, NIT Kozhikode warns students

No display of affection on campus, NIT Kozhikode warns students

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

The National Institute of Technology-Calicut (NITC) has issued a communication to the students informing them about banning public display of affection inside its campus, saying that it can affect others in a number of ways.

NCW chief wants JNU to withdraw circular asking girls to 'draw a line'

NCW chief wants JNU to withdraw circular asking girls to 'draw a line'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

National Commission for Women chairperson Rekha Sharma has sought withdrawal of a 'misogynist' circular issued by the Jawaharlal Nehru University, which says girls are 'supposed to know how to draw a tangible line between them and their male friends.'

'Middlemen' part of Shinde's Davos delegation: Aaditya

'Middlemen' part of Shinde's Davos delegation: Aaditya

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Former Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray leader Aaditya Thackeray on Monday claimed nearly '50 people', including 'some middlemen' and personal assistants, will be part of the delegation that will travel with Chief Minister Eknath Shinde for the World Economic Forum (WEF) gathering in Davos, Switzerland.

Want To Study Engineering In Germany?

Want To Study Engineering In Germany?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

rediffGURU Geeta Ratra offers expert advice on international courses, student visas, immigration processes and more.

'Markets Are Too Confident, Excited, Aggressive'

'Markets Are Too Confident, Excited, Aggressive'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'The main worry is lots of new investors coming into the markets in order to make a quick buck/easy money.' 'Those things are happening again and have happened in the past as well.' 'All that has led to problems.' 'We are not there yet, but will get there eventually.'

SC allows NEET-PG medical counselling with 27% quota for OBCs, 10% for EWS

SC allows NEET-PG medical counselling with 27% quota for OBCs, 10% for EWS

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The bench said that validity of criteria of Rs 8 lakh for determination of EWS for future years will be subject to final adjudication of the batch of petitions and listed the pleas for final hearing on March 5.

Amid protests, over 14 lakh download admit cards for NEET, JEE

Amid protests, over 14 lakh download admit cards for NEET, JEE

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

The issue, which has been a matter of intense public discourse for past few months, has evoked contrasting views with many backing the holding of the tests fearing that it may lead to a zero academic year for students, and the Opposition and activists demanding their postponement in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Is it a divine, sacrosanct university, a holy cow, prohibiting human intervention?

'My daughter wants to pursue astrophysics. Pls help'

'My daughter wants to pursue astrophysics. Pls help'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

rediffGURU Rohit Gupta, co-founder and COO of College Vidya, offers expert advice on career programmes in India.

Fellowships for careers in research

Fellowships for careers in research

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Kishor Vaigyanic Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) announces fellowships for students interested in research careers in Basis Sciences/ Engineering/ Medicine.

'A lot has been done between India and the US in the last two years than it was done before'

'A lot has been done between India and the US in the last two years than it was done before'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'With Trump, the relationship was very transactional, whereas with President Biden it is very structured.'

Why punish students, says SC on Sanskrit row

Why punish students, says SC on Sanskrit row

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Centre to consider not replacing German language with Sanskrit in Kendriya Vidyalayas in the middle of the ongoing academic session and implement the decision from next academic year, saying, "Why are you punishing students for your mistake?"

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

'US Can't Take Indians As Guinea Pigs'

Rediff.com20 May 2024

'Why should we disclose classified information to satisfy those who doubt our Hydrogen Bomb capability?'

Stalin's Breakfast Scheme A Social Revolution

Stalin's Breakfast Scheme A Social Revolution

Rediff.com3 May 2023

'Within a short span, it increased attendance, improved children's physical fitness, and led to a rise in the enrolment ratio.'

Can Terrorists Make Money From Markets After Attacks?

Can Terrorists Make Money From Markets After Attacks?

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

The men with guns tend to know little finance, and establishing such a conspiracy then involves leakage of information, which is also dangerous, Ajay Shah points out.

Farrey review: Confident Alizeh Scores In Cheating Games!

Farrey review: Confident Alizeh Scores In Cheating Games!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Alizeh demonstrates smarts as sharp as her cheekbones and a restless fire in her eyes raging to conquer the world.

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

When An Old Friend Passes Away...

Rediff.com12 Feb 2024

There will be work today, there will be work tomorrow, there will be work the day after, but nothing will make up for the eternal regret of not seeing a friend when he was dying.

Tech firms to ramp up talent hunt from Tier-II, III cities

Tech firms to ramp up talent hunt from Tier-II, III cities

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Several technology companies are seeking to step up hiring from Tier-II and Tier-III cities of India in 2024 to tap into a vast talent pool of skilled professionals churned out by educational institutions and training centres in these regions. Tier-II and Tier-III cities such as Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Coimbatore, Jaipur, Mohali, Vadodara, Chandigarh, and Indore contribute around 12-15 per cent of the country's tech talent, hinting towards the strong talent availability in these regions, according to Randstad India, a talent management firm.

THIS is the number of students India sent to the US

THIS is the number of students India sent to the US

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

With 202,014 students, India sends the second largest number of foreign students to the United States, a report said.

You can have a career in medicine without giving NEET

You can have a career in medicine without giving NEET

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Mayank Chandel offers advice to students interested in a careers in science or engineering after class 10 and 12.

Why Indian students in Gulf will skip NEET this year

Why Indian students in Gulf will skip NEET this year

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Reaching India in time to be able to complete the mandatory quarantine period before the exam, arranging a stay before taking a flight back home, additional expenses, the risk of contracting COVID-19 and being quarantined again back home, are among several concerns on the mind of the aspirants.

INSPIRING! Hard Times To Glory Times

INSPIRING! Hard Times To Glory Times

Rediff.com29 Feb 2024

Cricketers, shaped by diverse journeys from unexpected corners of the country, serve as a testament to the power of unwavering belief.

NEET-PG admission: SC reserves order on plea in EWS quota

NEET-PG admission: SC reserves order on plea in EWS quota

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its order on a plea related to the economically weaker section quota in connection with the NEET-PG admissions.

GEMs No Longer Shine At MBA Campuses

GEMs No Longer Shine At MBA Campuses

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Many top B-schools attach more value now to academic record, bachelor's degree marks, work experience, performance in the personal interview, as well as gender and academic diversity -- resulting in a decline of the weighting to the CAT score.

10 IIT-Mandi students suspended, action against 62 for ragging juniors

10 IIT-Mandi students suspended, action against 62 for ragging juniors

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The disciplinary action taken against the students includes fines ranging between Rs 15,000 and Rs 25,000 and community service of 20 to 60 hours, according to the extent of their involvement in the incident, they said.

SC to examine if its 2022 PMLA verdict needs revision

SC to examine if its 2022 PMLA verdict needs revision

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court said on Wednesday it will examine whether its 2022 verdict upholding the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) powers to arrest and attach property involved in money laundering under PMLA required any reconsideration.

A Sweet Foamy Kiss On Raisin Weekend

A Sweet Foamy Kiss On Raisin Weekend

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Glimpses from Raisin Weekend at St Andrews in Scotland...

First Time In Kashmir, Board Exams In March

First Time In Kashmir, Board Exams In March

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

Over 63,500 students appeared for the matriculation examination in Kashmir.

No merit in 'hue and cry' over NCERT rationalisation: UGC chief

No merit in 'hue and cry' over NCERT rationalisation: UGC chief

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The UGC chief said the NCERT is fully justified in carrying out rationalisation of its textbooks' contents.

Lookout notice against student in UK for threat mail to Salman Khan

Lookout notice against student in UK for threat mail to Salman Khan

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The police have initiated the process to bring the student back to India as he has been identified as the sender of the email, the official said on Tuesday.

Maharashtra assembly okays bill making Marathi compulsory in all schools

Maharashtra assembly okays bill making Marathi compulsory in all schools

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The Maharashtra legislative assembly on Thursday unanimously passed a bill which makes Marathi a compulsory subject across all schools in the state. The development came on `Marathi Bhasha Din' (Marathi language day) which is celebrated on February 27, the birth anniversary of poet and Jnanpith award winner late V V Shirwadkar. The state legislative council had passed the legislation, titled `Maharashtra Compulsory Teaching and Learning of Marathi Language in Schools Bill, 2020', on Wednesday.

NEET, Vishwakarma Scheme, And Tamil Angst

NEET, Vishwakarma Scheme, And Tamil Angst

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Medical seats for under-graduates and post-graduates remaining vacant in the NEET era, together with the Centre 'freezing' the number of medical colleges and seats in (Dravidian) Tamil Nadu and the launch of the PM's 'Vishwakarma Scheme' for the nation's craftsmen, are all seen as a bid to further reverse the state's progressive socio-economic agenda of and its achievements of the past hundred-plus years, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

India, US in agreement on countering China's aggression: Rajnath

India, US in agreement on countering China's aggression: Rajnath

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The India-US strategic partnership is characterised by mutual trust and both sides are increasingly in agreement on key issues, such as countering China's aggression, promoting a free and open Indo-Pacific and addressing regional security challenges, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.

Anshula Kapoor's Candid Confessions

Anshula Kapoor's Candid Confessions

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

After satisfying her inner entrepreneurial urge, Arjun Kapoor's sister Anshula Kapoor turns author and her debut book will be published by Penguin India.

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

These self-appointed well-wishers of AMU are basically for the control or police model of university governance. They have no faith whatsoever in the democratic functioning of the universities, observes Faizan Mustafa, former dean, Faculty of Law, and Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University.

Now hijab row at Uppinangady college in K'taka, 6 students suspended

Now hijab row at Uppinangady college in K'taka, 6 students suspended

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The Government First Grade College at Uppinangady on Wednesday suspended six students for a week, after the principal held a meeting with faculty members in this connection.