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Study and work in Scotland

Study and work in Scotland

Rediff.com17 Mar 2006

UK MBA: What you need to know

UK MBA: What you need to know

Rediff.com8 Mar 2006

Study Abroad: Best B-schools in the UK?

Study Abroad: Best B-schools in the UK?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2008

Experts from the British Council hosted a chat with GA readers on November 19. For those of you who missed the chat, here's the unedited transcript:

Aspire to be a TV presenter?

Aspire to be a TV presenter?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

Almeida Media Productions is conducting a Television Presenting Skills workshop.

'How do I apply for  PhD course in the UK?'

'How do I apply for PhD course in the UK?'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

Indranil Ghosh, an expert on the Education UK team, British Council, hosted a chat on August 6 to discuss education in the UK. For those of you missed the chat, here's the transcript.

Would you like to teach English?

Would you like to teach English?

Rediff.com12 Sep 2005

The British Council, Mumbai, invites applications for the first batch of its new, full-time Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages programme.

Are you saying Canada gave us documents?: Jaishankar in New York

Are you saying Canada gave us documents?: Jaishankar in New York

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

"One, we told the Canadians that this is not the Government of India's policy," Jaishankar said. "Two, we told the Canadians saying that look, if you have something specific, if you have something relevant, let us know. We are open to looking at it," Jaishankar said while responding to a question from former US ambassador to India and CFR Distinguished Fellow Kenneth Juster, in his first public comments on the issue.

UK studies: Get your teeth checked before leaving

UK studies: Get your teeth checked before leaving

Rediff.com26 Jul 2007

The 24 July 2007 'Education UK pre-departure briefing' was held at the Hilton Towers, Mumbai. Over 200 parents and students showed up to learn about life on-campus at UK universities.

Need a scholarship for the UK?

Need a scholarship for the UK?

Rediff.com7 May 2007

Scholarhips available to Goans hoping to study in the UK. Full cost and part cost scholarships are available!

Is teaching English your passion?

Is teaching English your passion?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2005

The Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages programme deadlines have been extended.

An easy way to study in the UK!

An easy way to study in the UK!

Rediff.com15 Feb 2005

The British Council invites students wishing to explore study options in the the United Kingdom to the Education UK Exhibition, which will be showcasing academics and representatives from 72 institutions from the United Kingdom.

Great new deal reached on Brexit: British PM

Great new deal reached on Brexit: British PM

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Britain is due to leave the European Union by October 31, with Johnson racing against time to strike a deal to meet that deadline.

India set to bid farewell to old Parliament building

India set to bid farewell to old Parliament building

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Historians and conservation architects describe the old edifice as a "repository of India's history" and its "democratic ethos", and an "architectural jewel" of Delhi.

Education UK exhibition

Education UK exhibition

Rediff.com10 Nov 2006

The British Council invites students and parents for the Education UK Exhibition.

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Did Ravi Act Without The Centre's Okay?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Is Governor Ravi acting without informing/consulting the Centre, or is the BJP leadership unsure of what to do with the DMK in Tamil Nadu? asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Call to forge global animation ventures

Call to forge global animation ventures

Rediff.com12 Feb 2004

Animation professionals from the United Kingdom and India have called for forging collaborative ventures for developing creative and technical skills in the animation industry.

Rajpath renamed as Kartavya Path, Kejriwal skips NDMC meeting

Rajpath renamed as Kartavya Path, Kejriwal skips NDMC meeting

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The New Delhi Municipal Council on Wednesday approved a proposal to rename Rajpath as 'Kartavya Path'.

'How can the US tolerate such injustice against the Palestinians?'

'How can the US tolerate such injustice against the Palestinians?'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

'This award is funded by American money so I took this decision.'

Now, the new MRCS exam in India

Now, the new MRCS exam in India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2004

Janhvi's Stylist Walks The Red Carpet

Janhvi's Stylist Walks The Red Carpet

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The people who give stars their oomph.

Alert: Goan Scholarship

Alert: Goan Scholarship

Rediff.com9 Feb 2004

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'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

'It was Maulana Azad who set up IITs with full support of Nehru'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

'It was Maulana Azad's foresight which created the IITs, UGC, science academies across the country.'

Film fest for soccer fans in Mumbai

Film fest for soccer fans in Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Nov 2004

'Moving the Goalpost', a series of short films that focus on the role which soccer plays in the lives of Britain's football fans, would be held at the British Council auditorium in Mumbai on November 29-30.

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Goodbye old Parliament House, hello new Sansad Bhavan!

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The new Parliament building, whose foundation was laid in December 2020 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is being constructed in its vicinity and the work is expected to be completed before the Winter Session.

Canada expels Indian envoy over Khalistani leader's killing

Canada expels Indian envoy over Khalistani leader's killing

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Canada has expelled an Indian diplomat as it was investigating what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called 'credible allegations' of the involvement of 'agents of the Indian government' in the killing of a Sikh extremist leader in Surrey in June, claims outrightly rejected by New Delhi as 'absurd' and 'motivated'.

UK to have 30,000 Indian students in 2020: study

UK to have 30,000 Indian students in 2020: study

Rediff.com21 Apr 2004

As many as 29,800 Indians are expected to study in the UK by 2020 as against 8,600 in 2005, the study by the British Council and Universities said.\n\n\n\n

'Diversity is our pride,' Modi tells British Indians at Wembley

'Diversity is our pride,' Modi tells British Indians at Wembley

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Facing attacks back home over the issue of intolerance, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India's diversity was the country's "strength and pride" and underlined the importance of peaceful co-existence.

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

Canada's allies were reluctant over its accusations against India: Report

Canada's allies were reluctant over its accusations against India: Report

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

Weeks before Canada made an explosive allegation implicating Indian officials in the killing of Sikh separatist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Canadian officials sought public condemnation of the murder from their allies, including the United States, but were met with reluctance, The Washington Post reported.

Police chiefs apologise for Hillsborough disaster after 34 years

Police chiefs apologise for Hillsborough disaster after 34 years

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

"Police failures were the main cause of the tragedy and have continued to blight the lives of family members ever since."

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Real Heroes Of Web Revolution

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

The tech creators, or the ones who made billions, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

India welcomes world leaders as G20 summit kicks off on Saturday

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

The silver lining for India's presidency is likely to be the support by almost all G20 countries to its proposal to include the African Union as a permanent member of the bloc that has emerged as perhaps the most influential multilateral forum after the United Nations.

Rahul cannot enter Mumbai till he apologises for Savarkar insults: BJP chief

Rahul cannot enter Mumbai till he apologises for Savarkar insults: BJP chief

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi must apologise and take back all his remarks against late Hindutva ideologue V D Savarkar before entering Maharashtra, Bharatiya Janata Party state chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule said in Nagpur on Friday.

What UK India biz council chief expects from Modi govt

What UK India biz council chief expects from Modi govt

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Patricia Hewitt, chair, UK India Business Council and former UK minister, spoke on a number of government initiatives and investment sentiments.

Modi speaks to Sunak, both agree on early conclusion of FTA

Modi speaks to Sunak, both agree on early conclusion of FTA

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

It was their first conversation since Indian-origin Sunak took charge as British prime minister on Tuesday.

Charles to be proclaimed king on Saturday

Charles to be proclaimed king on Saturday

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

King Charles III acceded to the throne immediately following the death of Elizabeth II on Thursday, and described losing his mother as "a moment of the greatest sadness for me and all members of my family".

British police say soccer child sex scandal may affect 98 clubs

British police say soccer child sex scandal may affect 98 clubs

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

British police investigating allegations of widespread child sex abuse at soccer clubs dating back to the 1970s said on Friday they had identified 83 potential suspects and possible links to 98 clubs, including some from the Premier League.

Parliament condemns Katju's 'Gandhi a British Agent' comment

Parliament condemns Katju's 'Gandhi a British Agent' comment

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The Zero Hour saw members from opposition and treasury benches coming together to condemn Justice Katju's remarks in his blog with the entire House later unanimously adopting a resolution by a voice vote.

UK's PIO home secretary Braverman under fire for migrant 'invasion' claim

UK's PIO home secretary Braverman under fire for migrant 'invasion' claim

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

UK Home Secretary Suella Braverman is under fire from the Opposition and refugee activists for classifying an increase in the number of refugees landing on the country's shores seeking asylum as an "invasion" by migrants on the border.