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JNU guard cracks varsity entrance, to study Russian

JNU guard cracks varsity entrance, to study Russian

Rediff.com16 Jul 2019

The 33-year-old Meena always dreamt of visiting Russia, which prompted him to opt for the Russian language.

Reader's choice: 11 Android smartphone apps to die for

Reader's choice: 11 Android smartphone apps to die for

Rediff.com9 Apr 2012

Get Ahead reader Rahul Choudhary, a class XII student who has topped a national level computer test in Uttarakhand, lists out 11 to-die-for Android apps.

Can CBI prove Kalmadi has dementia, ask students

Can CBI prove Kalmadi has dementia, ask students

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Can the Central Bureau of Investigation prove that jailed Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi has dementia?

UPSC exam tips: How to crack General studies

UPSC exam tips: How to crack General studies

Rediff.com3 May 2017

These tips will help you excel in the competitive exam.

Why many Hindu students study in Bihar's madrasas

Why many Hindu students study in Bihar's madrasas

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

Sanjay Kumar, Anjali Raj, Balakrishna Sah, Sanam Kumari are all Hindus, but who share one other thing in common: all of them have secured top ranks in Class X (Fauquania) and XII (Maulvi) examinations conducted by the Bihar Madrassa Education Board this year

ICSE, ISC exam results to be declared on May 18

ICSE, ISC exam results to be declared on May 18

Rediff.com14 May 2015

The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations, which conducts the exams, will announce the results at 11.30 am.

SHOCKER: 16 persons commit suicide after Jaya verdict

SHOCKER: 16 persons commit suicide after Jaya verdict

Rediff.com29 Sep 2014

At least 16 persons are believed to have committed suicide either by setting themselves ablaze or by hanging since Saturday when All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam chief Jayalalithaa was sentenced to a four-year jail term in the disproportionate assets case by a special court in Bangalore.

Degree row: DySP Harmanpreet may be demoted to constable's post

Degree row: DySP Harmanpreet may be demoted to constable's post

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

'As her graduation degree was found to be fake, she can be given the post of constable which matches her educational qualification'

CAT tips: Crack verbal ability and logical reasoning

CAT tips: Crack verbal ability and logical reasoning

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Testfunda.com expert and IIT alumnus Aziz Manva addressed reader queries and shared tips on solving Verbal Ability and Logical Reasoning sections in CAT 2011.

Reader response: My admission nightmare

Reader response: My admission nightmare

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Get Ahead reader Bienu Vaghela describes her admission ordeal in response to our reader invite on admission nightmares.

CBSE 12th board results out today!

CBSE 12th board results out today!

Rediff.com23 May 2011

It's a big day for over 7 lakh grade 12 students of the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) as their results will be declared today.

Supreme Court questions UP cops on arrest of teen over Azam Khan post

Supreme Court questions UP cops on arrest of teen over Azam Khan post

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The Supreme Court on Friday sought explanation from the Uttar Pradesh police on the circumstances leading to the arrest of a boy for allegedly posting on Facebook objectionable comments against senior Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan.

Army gets red-faced over hoisting of upside-down tricolour in J&K

Army gets red-faced over hoisting of upside-down tricolour in J&K

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

In a major embarrassment to the Indian Army, the national flag was held upside down at a function in presence of senior army officers in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.

FM sees 30% shortfall in infra funding

FM sees 30% shortfall in infra funding

Rediff.com18 Aug 2010

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said there may be 30 per cent gap in infrastructure funding requirement, targetted at Rs 41 trillion, in the 12th Five Year Plan (2012-2017).

Admission to Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research

Admission to Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research

Rediff.com22 Mar 2011

Admissions have opened up for the BS-MS dual degree programme at the Indian Instuitutes of Science Education and Research.

Now use scratch cards for online learning

Now use scratch cards for online learning

Rediff.com22 Jul 2010

Macmillan India imprint Full Marks has come out with a support website for students of class VI-XII mainly following NCERT books that can be accessed by using a scratch card.

Decide on gas field soon: Petropars tells ONGC

Decide on gas field soon: Petropars tells ONGC

Rediff.com1 Nov 2010

State-own oil explorer Oil and Natural Gas Corporation and the Hinduja group have been offered 40 per cent stake in the development of phase-XII of the giant South Pars gas field of Iran.

Davinder Singh throws light on malaise in J-K police

Davinder Singh throws light on malaise in J-K police

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

The deputy superintendent of police's arrest has raised questions about the role of collaborators in terror attacks.

Maharashtra Board HSC exam Results 2016 on Rediff.com

Maharashtra Board HSC exam Results 2016 on Rediff.com

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Class XII (HSC) Results will be declared today, May 25, 2016 at 1 pm.

Tips to ace the IIT-JEE 2010

Tips to ace the IIT-JEE 2010

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Systematic preparation and understanding the basics is the only route to success for this very competitive examination. A step-by-step guide on how to prepare.

Shutdown in Srinagar as Geelani calls for strike

Shutdown in Srinagar as Geelani calls for strike

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

The strike called by hardline separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani resulted in a shutdown and curfew-like situation in the old parts of Srinagar on Monday, marking the fourth day of protests since the death of a 17-year-old student.

Meet the nation's first UID holders

Meet the nation's first UID holders

Rediff.com29 Sep 2010

347688003622 is the Unique ID number of Raju Makkan Madi of Tembhali village, one of the first recepients of the government's most ambitious schemes. The long wait for the UID cards is over for 33-year old Raju Makkan Madi, a labourer who earns Rs 75 a day.

Girl calls off marriage as would-be-groom gets maths wrong

Girl calls off marriage as would-be-groom gets maths wrong

Rediff.com13 Mar 2015

A would-be-groom fumbling at a simple maths query cost his marriage as the girl refused to marry him and the wedding had to be called off.

Board exams or IIT prep? Strike a balance

Board exams or IIT prep? Strike a balance

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Tips on how students can strike a balance between board exams and entrance tests.

Want to upgrade your knowledge? These digital initiatives will come handy

Want to upgrade your knowledge? These digital initiatives will come handy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

These initiatives are expected to increase Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education from 24.5 (2015-16) to 30 (2020).

Bachelor's programme in Hospitality

Bachelor's programme in Hospitality

Rediff.com15 Jul 2009

Admissions for bachelor's degree programme in Hospitality Studies from Apeejay Institute of Hospitality.

Poster colouring: Maya frees held schoolboys

Poster colouring: Maya frees held schoolboys

Rediff.com10 Mar 2010

Four school students were arrested for allegedly smearing colour on posters of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati during Holi, and a local court in Lucknow on Wednesday freed them on bail even as she chided the police for taking such harsh action for a 'petty mistake'.

Bihar opposes Sibal move to raise IIT cutoffs

Bihar opposes Sibal move to raise IIT cutoffs

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

Union Human Resource Development minister Kapil Sibal's move to increase the class XII cut offs for the IIT entrance has been slammed by all parties in Bihar.

Want a career in Architecture?

Want a career in Architecture?

Rediff.com13 May 2009

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the admission to First Year of Five Year Degree Course in Architecture for the academic year 2009-2010.

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.

Admissions open at Amity Indian Military College

Admissions open at Amity Indian Military College

Rediff.com3 Mar 2009

The Amity Indian Military College opens admissions to students of Class VIII and IX.

Budding writers enter National Essay Competition

Budding writers enter National Essay Competition

Rediff.com21 Apr 2008

The Defence Science Forum invites participants for the National Essay Competition for students.

'3 Idiots inspired me' says JEE topper Sarvesh Mehtani

'3 Idiots inspired me' says JEE topper Sarvesh Mehtani

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

'The film released when I was in Class 8. Most of the characters in it inspired me' says Sarvesh Mehtani.

Class X: Board exams made EASY!

Class X: Board exams made EASY!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2010

A list of dos and dont's to help you score your best.

Jammu: Siblings kill militant to save parents

Jammu: Siblings kill militant to save parents

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

In an exemplary fight against terrorism, a brother-sister duo from a village in Jammu killed a terrorist and wounded another three days ago after militants barged into their remote house in the mountainous Rajouri district and tried to kill their parents.

National Olympiad Programme in Sciences

National Olympiad Programme in Sciences

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

National Olympiad Programme in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Astronomy presents invitation to meritorious students.

Former Malaysian international jailed for match-fixing

Former Malaysian international jailed for match-fixing

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

A former Malaysian international was jailed for two years on Thursday for attempting to bribe a referee to rig a soccer match involving a Singapore team in 2012.

Why is Imran delaying ISI chief's appointment?

Why is Imran delaying ISI chief's appointment?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

If Imran Khan delays his assent to General Bajwa's recommendations any further, it could imply he is taking stock of possible serious dissent within Pakistan's top army echelons, says Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan Desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

Bengaluru student shot dead at hostel, suspect arrested

Bengaluru student shot dead at hostel, suspect arrested

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

An 18-year-old girl was shot dead and her friend injured by an office boy of a residential school in Bengaluru, police said.

Bank of Maharashtra's test for clerical cadre

Bank of Maharashtra's test for clerical cadre

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

Bank of Maharashtra announces its written test for clerical cadre in Pune branch.