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Do you want to study in New Zealand?

Do you want to study in New Zealand?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2019

From college intake to visa guidelines, here's everything you'll need to know before signing up for a course in New Zealand.

GGSIPU opens UG, PG admissions for 2008

GGSIPU opens UG, PG admissions for 2008

Rediff.com6 Feb 2008

Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU) invites applications for its undergradaute and postgraduate courses for the academic year of 2008-09.

Nearly 90% candidates take NEET amid strict COVID-19 precautions

Nearly 90% candidates take NEET amid strict COVID-19 precautions

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Various state governments had announced free transportation and accommodation, including West Bengal that ran special metro service for candidates.

India's best schools of 2014

India's best schools of 2014

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Does your school feature in the list? Find out!

World's first yoga university outside India launched in US

World's first yoga university outside India launched in US

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The Vivekananda Yoga University was jointly launched on Tuesday by minister of state for external affairs V Muraleedharan and chairperson of the standing committee on external affairs P P Chaudhary during a virtual event held at the Consulate General of India in New York.

Zoya Agarwal, the pilot who dared to dream

Zoya Agarwal, the pilot who dared to dream

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

'Even today, I am like a kid in a candy land -- I look at my airplane with as much excitement as an eight year old.'

Euphoric Bengal proud of Banerjee's Nobel win

Euphoric Bengal proud of Banerjee's Nobel win

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

From his economist mother to politicians and academia -- all hailed Banerjee's achievement.

Travel restrictions imposed after 1st coronavirus death in US

Travel restrictions imposed after 1st coronavirus death in US

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

Vice President Mike Pence said Trump had authorised a ban on entry of foreign nationals who travelled to Iran in the last 14 days. The United States also advised its citizens not to travel to parts of South Korea and Italy, from where reports of coronavirus have appeared.

How NIIT became a big success in China

How NIIT became a big success in China

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

The job placement rate for students trained by NIIT in China is over 90 per cent.' A revealing excerpt from Saibal Dasgupta's Running With The Dragon: How India Should Do Business With China.

Woman I admire: 'My math teacher changed my life'

Woman I admire: 'My math teacher changed my life'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Rediff reader Ravikant Rajput from Saudi Arabia writes about his school teacher Neela Joshi.

Bullying gets worse for Sikh, Asian students in New York schools

Bullying gets worse for Sikh, Asian students in New York schools

Rediff.com10 Sep 2013

Bullying of Asian American students, including Sikhs, has nearly doubled in public schools in New York City, according to a report by two civil rights groups.

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

How Stalin is different from Karunanidhi, Jaya

Rediff.com29 May 2021

Unlike the regimes of Jayalalitha, Palaniswami and Karunanidhi, ministers are actually getting to make decisions on their own, with the unmentioned rider that they would be held responsible and accountable, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

NGO that helps young minds become entrepreneurs

NGO that helps young minds become entrepreneurs

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

360 Degree has a network of more than 500 volunteers across the nation.

No more age limit for nursery admission in Delhi

No more age limit for nursery admission in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

The Delhi government will come out with a final decision shortly.

Are you cut out for the Science stream?

Are you cut out for the Science stream?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

Do you want to take up science in college but you're unsure about the career options it offers. Here's all to need to know about the science stream.

Pope elevates Kerala nun Mariam Thresia to sainthood

Pope elevates Kerala nun Mariam Thresia to sainthood

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

The event was also attended by Prince Charles.

CAT 2005 result in six weeks

CAT 2005 result in six weeks

Rediff.com20 Nov 2005

The six IIMs which conduct CAT "were still working" towards conducting the test online, says Bakul Dholakia, director of IIM-Ahmedabad.

7 Pakistani LIES about the 1965 War

7 Pakistani LIES about the 1965 War

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

Why did Pakistan sign a cease-fire without acquiring Kashmir, which was the sole purpose of the 1965 War, asks Ahmad Faruqui.

'Mucor is very scary'

'Mucor is very scary'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

'Mucor is an environmental fungus, and it's much more prevalent in hot and humid areas.' 'The amount of fungus in the air is much higher in India than some other parts of the world.'

Infosys plans campus in Indianapolis; to create thousands of new jobs

Infosys plans campus in Indianapolis; to create thousands of new jobs

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

The proposed campus will come up on around 125 acres, which the company will acquire from airport authorities, and would house as many as 3,000 employees.

'Facebook, WhatsApp seek more data than Aarogya Setu app'

'Facebook, WhatsApp seek more data than Aarogya Setu app'

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'When a person is capable of infecting 50 others, will you think about the privacy of the person or about protecting the lives of people?'

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Time for Aung San Suu Kyi to step aside?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

Some believe she should no longer be the face of the struggle to free Myanmar from the new military dictatorship, observes Prakash Bhandari.

When parents are delighted to have a start-up son-in-law

When parents are delighted to have a start-up son-in-law

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

For the new millennium generation, slowly and at an accelerating pace, it is attractive to harbour a start-up ambition, says R Gopalakrishnan.

Police release Bangalore suspect's image

Police release Bangalore suspect's image

Rediff.com31 Dec 2005

Two days after a gunman opened fire at the peaceful precincts of the Indian Institute of Science, killing one academic and injuring four, the sense of unreality was heightened by a bomb hoax.

Study abroad tips: Stop thinking you're an average student

Study abroad tips: Stop thinking you're an average student

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Being a student means a lot of things, not only grades, says overseas consultant NNS Chandra, in his advice to readers.

How Amrapali's Anil Sharma had a great fall

How Amrapali's Anil Sharma had a great fall

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Cut to 2019, and his name evokes grief and anger among more than 40,000 homebuyers who are fighting for the keys to their flats, which they should have rightfully got more than seven years back.

The Indian university that could rival Stanford's D-school

The Indian university that could rival Stanford's D-school

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

Anant National University in Ahmedabad aims to design a new future for India.

India's best schools of 2015

India's best schools of 2015

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Does your alma mater feature in the Top 10? Find out

Britain finally discovers how the Raj hurt India

Britain finally discovers how the Raj hurt India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

Unlike the Germans, Britons began to face the hard truths about their colonial empire only recently.

Dr Rafiq Zakaria passes away

Dr Rafiq Zakaria passes away

Rediff.com9 Jul 2005

Veteran Congress leader, Islamic scholar and distinguished writer Dr Rafiq Zakaria passed away at his residence in Mumbai early on Saturday.

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Stalin goes with experience, expertise

Rediff.com8 May 2021

Stalin has given due respect to seniority in the pecking order, but has also taken into consideration the demands of individual ministries and the suitability of individuals, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Protests have forced government on the backfoot'

'Protests have forced government on the backfoot'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2020

'The protests have forced the government to announce that the NRC is not an immediate priority.' 'Even if they are trying to pursue this policy in a different guise, through the NPR, the fact that they have been forced to pause and backtrack at least temporarily shows the positive impact of the protests.' 'Moreover, various state governments have opposed the NPR which cannot be carried out without their cooperation. That is also a success of the protests.' 'The state governments would not have taken this stance against the central government if their hand had not been forced by the popular mood.'

Life lessons from WOMEN who INSPIRE

Life lessons from WOMEN who INSPIRE

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

The women who inspired them...

IIMs, IITs to set up more branches

IIMs, IITs to set up more branches

Rediff.com27 Oct 2003

IIT fee doubled; waiver for SC/ST, poor

IIT fee doubled; waiver for SC/ST, poor

Rediff.com7 Apr 2016

The annual fee has been hiked from Rs 90,000 to Rs two lakh.

No processions, loudspeakers till Diwali, says Mumbai police

No processions, loudspeakers till Diwali, says Mumbai police

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Mumbai Police spokesperson Deputy Commissioner of Police Dhananjay Kulkarni said the decision has been taken to maintain law and order during the festival season.

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

India sees highest single-day spike in Covid deaths, toll 17,400

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

The number of active cases stands at 2,20,114 ,while 3,47,978 people have recovered, and one patient has migrated, according to the updated data at 8 am.

The top 100 universities in the world

The top 100 universities in the world

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

Harvard tops the list this year.

Why India should focus on income-based reservation

Why India should focus on income-based reservation

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Dr M Ponnavaikko, vice chancellor, Bharathidasan University explains why the Indian education system requires needs to be revamped.