News for 'Career counselling'

Want to study in the US? Read this!

Want to study in the US? Read this!

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

In the third part of the Study Abroad series, Suchitra Surve, counsellor, Global Education Counsel tells you everything you need to know about studying in the United States

Study UK: You need that visa? Here's how to get it!

Study UK: You need that visa? Here's how to get it!

Rediff.com18 Jan 2012

Suchitra Surve, counsellor, Global Education Counsel provides information on how to apply for a student visa to the UK and answers commonly asked questions.

Is your child gay? How you can help

Is your child gay? How you can help

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Chitra Palekar explains how parents and teachers can help accept sexuality.

Lata Mangeshkar: Panchamda died too young, too unhappy

Lata Mangeshkar: Panchamda died too young, too unhappy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

On RD Burman's 75th birth anniversary, Lata Mangeshkar pays rich tribute to him.

Salman awaits verdict, Rs 200 crore riding on him

Salman awaits verdict, Rs 200 crore riding on him

Rediff.com6 May 2015

The judgement in the over 13-year-old case, whose trial saw many twists and turns, can make or mar the career of the actor on whom ride investments of over Rs 200 crore.

How to save money while studying abroad

How to save money while studying abroad

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

From opening an account in a local bank to looking for festive and student discounts, here are some surefire ways you can save money on your education trip abroad.

Nawaz Sharif, daughter indicted by Pak court in corruption case

Nawaz Sharif, daughter indicted by Pak court in corruption case

Rediff.com19 Oct 2017

Sharif is in London with his ailing wife Kulsoom, who is suffering from throat cancer and has undergone three surgeries so far.

Encounter sites not marriage venues, don't flock there: J&K DGP

Encounter sites not marriage venues, don't flock there: J&K DGP

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

He asserted his force was as competent as the CBI to probe the Kathua rape and murder case.

'I feel I have already got the Oscar'

'I feel I have already got the Oscar'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2018

'I am a dreamer, so I always dreamt that Village Rockstars would go places.' 'But I never ever imagined this.' 'The way people are responding... they come to me, hug me, they call me, shower me with love and I feel wonderful.'

Court summons Smriti Irani as accused in defamation complaint

Court summons Smriti Irani as accused in defamation complaint

Rediff.com6 Jun 2014

Union Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani was on Friday summoned as an accused by a Delhi court in a criminal defamation complaint filed by Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam.

Review: Dear Zindagi's high on sublime Alia, splendid SRK!

Review: Dear Zindagi's high on sublime Alia, splendid SRK!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2016

Dear Zindagi's high on sublime Alia, splendid SRK!

Independent review to probe Phillip Hughes death

Independent review to probe Phillip Hughes death

Rediff.com14 May 2015

Cricket Australia has commissioned an independent review into the cause and circumstances of last year's death of Test batsman Phillip Hughes in a bid to prevent anything similar happening in the future.

PCB to plead leniency for Aamir at ICC Board meet

PCB to plead leniency for Aamir at ICC Board meet

Rediff.com18 Oct 2013

Desperate to save the career of tainted pacer Muhammad Aamir, the Pakistan Cricket Board would try to seek ICC's permission for the youngster to start training at PCB facilities and play some domestic cricket.

Sheena Bora Trial: Mothers are not always forgiven

Sheena Bora Trial: Mothers are not always forgiven

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Ever since Mekhail had first entered the courtroom, he had, it would seem, never once looked at his mother, though they were a few metres away from each other. Curiosity, residual regard, memories, anger, none of it, could make him even look at the woman who gave birth to him. Was his hatred so overpowering?

'Around one lakh jobs are created in colleges itself'

'Around one lakh jobs are created in colleges itself'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

'More than 1,000 start-ups are created from colleges, and more start-ups are coming up every year.'

Kansas killing an individual act, says foreign secretary Jaishankar

Kansas killing an individual act, says foreign secretary Jaishankar

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

Jaishankar, who along with the Commerce Secretary Rita Teotia, held a series of meetings with top officials of the Trump's administration and Congressional leaders, said the tragic incident in Kansas featured in many of their discussions.

Sikh solider sues US military over 'discriminatory' testing

Sikh solider sues US military over 'discriminatory' testing

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

In a first of its kind lawsuit, a decorated Sikh-American soldier has sued the US military, alleging that because of his religious beliefs he is being subjected to "discriminatory" testing that no other soldier in the US army goes through.

IIM grad Shuvajit Payne gave up a cushy job to work in rural India

IIM grad Shuvajit Payne gave up a cushy job to work in rural India

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

Shuvajit was confident of making a huge difference in the lives of people in rural India.

Is your child ADDICTED to the Internet?

Is your child ADDICTED to the Internet?

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

If your child is spending too much time online, an Internet de-addiction clinic can help him or her use technology in a healthy manner, reports Indulekha Aravind.

'India will feel impact of future financial crisis more than in 2008'

'India will feel impact of future financial crisis more than in 2008'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'I can confidently say there will be another financial crisis soon enough, and probably more than one global crisis within the next century, given the increasingly integrated nature of the global economy.'

Why Adnan Sami wants to live in India

Why Adnan Sami wants to live in India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Sami's passport, re-issued in 2010, expired in May this year and Pak govt chose not to renew it

Writing tips from successful authors

Writing tips from successful authors

Rediff.com26 Mar 2015

Writer's block, rejection from publishers and negative criticism are just some of the problems first-time authors face.

How Shardul Shroff built India's top law firm

How Shardul Shroff built India's top law firm

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

'Power is always transitory, and you should be the same person whether you have it or not,' the head of the number one law firm in India tells Pavan Lall.

Sexual harassment: Should you report or quit?

Sexual harassment: Should you report or quit?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Neha Bagaria, founder and CEO, JobsForHer tells you how to handle the situation.

'Success is not the only thing you should pursue'

'Success is not the only thing you should pursue'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2019

'What is forgotten but is actually as important for a society's long run success is morality.' 'Morals and trust are the nuts and bolts of an economy.' 'Without those you can get short run success, but not long-run development.'

'If you feel happy about yourself, it doesn't matter what your age is'

'If you feel happy about yourself, it doesn't matter what your age is'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2017

Aamir Khan looks leaner, fitter and younger on his 52nd birthday.

Narayanan to Kovind, a tale of two Dalit Presidents

Narayanan to Kovind, a tale of two Dalit Presidents

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

While it is the right-leaning Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) which chose Kovind, Narayanan, a diplomat-turned politician, became vice president in 1992 and the president in 1997 courtesy active support from the Left, which had proposed his name first

Court sends home ministry official to 5-day CBI custody

Court sends home ministry official to 5-day CBI custody

Rediff.com16 May 2016

Special CBI Judge Vinod Kumar allowed the probe agency to quiz Anand Joshi, who was arrested on Sunday from west Delhi, in its custody till May 20.

Do you have the right to leave your job?

Do you have the right to leave your job?

Rediff.com6 May 2016

The question may sound irrelevant, but several public sector banks seem to have a different view.

Suicides won't take sheen off this coaching hub

Suicides won't take sheen off this coaching hub

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

'Kota is good if you are good' and 'Kota can make you or break you' are two cryptic statements Kota students often offer to explain life in their world.

'How to get a better pay raise?'

'How to get a better pay raise?'

Rediff.com14 May 2016

In a recent chat with readers, Utkarsh Rai, author of Faster, Smarter, Higher, addressed queries on how employees can deal with their bosses.

Musharraf remanded to judicial custody for 14 days

Musharraf remanded to judicial custody for 14 days

Rediff.com11 Oct 2013

A Pakistani court on Friday remanded beleaguered former President Pervez Musharraf to judicial custody for 14 days while another court rejected a request to bar him from travelling out of the country.

One feels sorry for Subramanian Swamy

One feels sorry for Subramanian Swamy

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

'Swamy's crash-landing carries a message to all loose cannons.' 'Get your rants vetted by someone higher up in the party so that you are not left high and dry,' says Amulya Ganguli.

Pervez Musharraf suffers severe heart attack

Pervez Musharraf suffers severe heart attack

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

In a dramatic turn of events, former Pakistani military dictator Pervez Musharraf was admitted to an army hospital on Thursday after he suffered a heart attack on his way to a special court to face trial in a high treason case.

What's holding IIMs back from top global rankings?

What's holding IIMs back from top global rankings?

Rediff.com16 May 2017

'I have realised that if we want to make a difference in global ranking, there has to be movement in a few dimensions, but it is a bit beyond us.' Outgoing IIM-A director Ashish Nanda discusses his tenure at the revered institute with Vinay Umarji.

For Indians, losing a job considered taboo

For Indians, losing a job considered taboo

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Build trust in face of lay-offs Communicating with employees is the key to easing pain as downsizing cycle sweeps IT.

Golfing great Arnold Palmer dies at 87

Golfing great Arnold Palmer dies at 87

Rediff.com26 Sep 2016

Arnold Palmer, one of golf's greatest players whose immense popularity drew a legion of fans known as "Arnie's Army" and helped propel the game just as television was coming of age, died on Sunday at age 87, the US Golf Association and golf media reported.

This IIT-ian wants to bring changes to the education system

This IIT-ian wants to bring changes to the education system

Rediff.com2 Jun 2015

Gunvant Jain chose to take the road less travelled.

The 'odd' man who opted out of the race for big job

The 'odd' man who opted out of the race for big job

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Gopal Subramanium would have been a plus to the apex bench, aver many, who point to his record and speak for his integrity

'What is the procedure to apply for TOEFL?'

'What is the procedure to apply for TOEFL?'

Rediff.com26 May 2015

In an online chat, overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shared career advice with readers.