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Scottish International Scholarships

Scottish International Scholarships

Rediff.com3 Jan 2007

The Scottish Executive invites applications for the Scottish International Scholarship Programme.

'IELTS still required for UK study'

'IELTS still required for UK study'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

British Council IELTS chief in India Kevin McLaven maintains that the test is still a true measure of a student's English proficiency.

From Raj to Republic, journey of India's Parliament

From Raj to Republic, journey of India's Parliament

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The old Parliament building, an architectural splendour and a historic landmark that guided the destiny of India for nearly a century and whose illustrious legacy will now be consigned to the pages of history, was inaugurated on January 18, 1927 by the then Viceroy Lord Irwin.

UK Scholarship for enterprising young Goans

UK Scholarship for enterprising young Goans

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

The British Council in India invites young enterprising Goan Indian men and women to apply for the Goa Education Trust (GET) and De Souza Trust Goa Scholarship for the academic year beginning September 2010.

6 things a student must know before going to UK

6 things a student must know before going to UK

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Travelling to the UK to study for the first time? We take you through a quick orientation process on what you must know about your first foreign trip.

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Amritsar No Cakewalk For Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Barring 2004 and 2009 when Navjot Singh Sidhu won the Amritsar seat as a BJP MP and 1998 when Daya Singh Sodhi from BJP was elected as the MP, it has essentially a Congress bastion.

Writer Mridula Koshy wins 2009 Shakti Bhatt award

Writer Mridula Koshy wins 2009 Shakti Bhatt award

Rediff.com8 Dec 2009

Mridula Koshy's If It is Sweet, a collection of short stories, has bagged the 2009 Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize. The New Delhi-based author will get Rs 1 lakh and a citation on December 14 at the capital's British Council

Young Design Entrepreneur Award 2008

Young Design Entrepreneur Award 2008

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Selection of the Young Design Entrepreneur Award for the year 2008 by the British Council.

International Climate Champions programme 2009

International Climate Champions programme 2009

Rediff.com26 Dec 2008

British Council in partnership with The Energy and Resources Institute, TERI, has launched the International Climate Champions Programme.

Dr Manmohan Singh scholarship announced

Dr Manmohan Singh scholarship announced

Rediff.com2 Oct 2009

The scholarship is exclusively for Indians currently based in India to do PhD and MPhil in science and technology, economics and social sciences at St John's College.

Study UK: 14 universities you must know of

Study UK: 14 universities you must know of

Rediff.com17 Jan 2011

Profiles of 14 universities in the UK that will be holding exhibitions from February 1 in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai and Pune.

Pre-departure briefings for UK-bound students

Pre-departure briefings for UK-bound students

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

Attend the annual Pre-Departure Briefings organised by the British Council.

Study or train in the UK

Study or train in the UK

Rediff.com26 Sep 2006

Applications are invited to the Charles Wallace India Trust (CWIT) Scholarships 2007-2008.

One World Fellowship Scheme for broadcasters

One World Fellowship Scheme for broadcasters

Rediff.com30 Jul 2007

The 12th One World Fellowship Scheme, run in collaboration with the British Council, is currently open to applications to join the 2007 programme.

'Do I need work experience for an MBA in the UK?'

'Do I need work experience for an MBA in the UK?'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2010

EdUK advisors from the British Council hosted a chat with readers on August 10 about studying in the UK. The transcript.

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

India right country at right time to host G20 summit, says Rishi

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Emphasising that various issues are on agenda at the G20 under India's leadership.

Want to study in the UK? Your questions answered

Want to study in the UK? Your questions answered

Rediff.com4 Aug 2010

EdUK advisors at the British council hosted a chat on studying in the UK with Get Ahead readers on Aug 3. The transcript.

Study UK: Your pre-departure checklist

Study UK: Your pre-departure checklist

Rediff.com20 Jul 2010

The British Council held a pre-departure briefing for students heading to the UK later this year. Here's what they advised.

All you need to know about Education UK

All you need to know about Education UK

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

With chicken tikka being Britain's national dish, immigration issues notwithstanding, few other countries could match the welcome it provides.

India-France Strategic Partnership To Bloom

India-France Strategic Partnership To Bloom

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

India-France synergy is poised to open vistas of collaboration between the two countries, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Premier Skills launched

Premier Skills launched

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Warren Barton and Robbie Earle, two former Premier League stars, were in New Delhi on Monday to launch the League's innovative coaching development project Premier Skills.

Education UK Exhibition 2008 details

Education UK Exhibition 2008 details

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Education UK Exhibition 2008 runs throughout the month of February in India.

The World Cup That Cheers

The World Cup That Cheers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

In cricket, we have something that we can share with our families, neighbours and indeed, the whole country. It is colour-blind, language-neutral, truly secular and transcends all regions, from Kashmir to Kerala and Mizoram to Maharashtra, explains Shreekant Sambrani.

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Cricket Buzz: Sangakkara is first non-British MCC president

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

His nomination was announced by the outgoing President, Anthony Wreford, at the MCC Annual General Meeting at Lord's in May this year.

Test your English language skills

Test your English language skills

Rediff.com3 Oct 2005

The British Council invites registrations for the Key English Test and Preliminary English Test examinations.

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

'Prevent misuse of...': India talks tough to Canada at UN

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

India urged Canada to disallow activities of groups promoting extremism, prevent attacks on places of worship of religious and racial minorities, and enhance measures to address hate crimes and hate speech.

One World Fellowship Scheme, UK

One World Fellowship Scheme, UK

Rediff.com25 Aug 2006

In conjunction with the British Council, the 11th One World Fellowship Scheme invites applications for its 2006 programme.

UK Muslims appeal to IS seeking release of British hostage

UK Muslims appeal to IS seeking release of British hostage

Rediff.com18 Sep 2014

Over 100 Muslim clerics, groups and individuals in the UK have made a united appeal to the Islamic State terror group to show mercy and release a British hostage under their captivity.

UK pre-departure orientation in Mumbai

UK pre-departure orientation in Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The British Council in India provides a UK pre-departure orientation for students heading to the UK.

English seaside village remembers Indian soldiers' sacrifice in WWI

English seaside village remembers Indian soldiers' sacrifice in WWI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2023

A seaside village in southern England commemorated the contributions and sacrifice of Indian soldiers who fought in World War I, known as the Great War, at a memorial created in honour of the army hospitals that cared for the wounded at the time.

Music entrepreneur? Win Rs 6 lakh, trip to UK!

Music entrepreneur? Win Rs 6 lakh, trip to UK!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

British Council invites applications from young Indian entrepreneurs working in the music industry to compete for the 2008 Young Music Entrepreneur award.

Test your English language skills!

Test your English language skills!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2005

The British Council invites registrations for the Key English Test (KET) and Preliminary English Test (PET) examinations.

Study UK: 'Will my work experience help?'

Study UK: 'Will my work experience help?'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2009

Education UK experts at British Council hosted a chat with readers on July 24. The transcript.

Education UK Exhibition recruits Indian talent

Education UK Exhibition recruits Indian talent

Rediff.com22 Nov 2007

Education UK Exhibition 2007 began this week in Mubai, on Monday and Tuesday. The event will last for the next few weeks, and will visit six more cities across the country.

Study UK: 'Can I extend my student visa?'

Study UK: 'Can I extend my student visa?'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

Education UK experts at the British Council, Nim Bahadur and Sonu Hemanii, hosted a chat with readers on September 23. for those of you who missed the chat, here's the unedited transcript.

Study UK: 'Can I work after I graduate?'

Study UK: 'Can I work after I graduate?'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2008

Education UK expert Indranil Ghosh hosted a chat with GA readers on September 9. For those of you who missed the chat, here's the unedited transcript.

Education UK Exhibition November 2007

Education UK Exhibition November 2007

Rediff.com2 Nov 2007

The whole month of November, British Council will provide workshops and seminars around India in order to raise awareness about education opportunities in the UK.

Study UK: Are there scholarships to Oxford, LBS?

Study UK: Are there scholarships to Oxford, LBS?

Rediff.com22 May 2009

Amit and Chandan from the Education UK team, British Council, hosted a chat with Get Ahead readers on May 15. The transcript.

Inaugural Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize

Inaugural Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize

Rediff.com26 Sep 2007

The Shakti Bhatt Memorial Reading & Tribute on September 27, 2007. The Shakti Bhatt Foundation will announce the inaugural 2008 Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize.