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When will this pandemic end?

When will this pandemic end?

Rediff.com14 May 2020

'It will take time.' 'It will take time.'

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

COVID-19 cases in India to peak between June 21-28: Study

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The study has predicted that confirmed COVID-19 cases reported daily will show a rising graph till the end of June. "A clear downward trend in the confirmed cases is likely to be observed each day from the second week of July," Nandadulal Bairagi, a senior professor of Jadavpur University who was involved in the project told PTI.

From Tatas to RIL, India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

From Tatas to RIL, India Inc goes into hiring mode as demand picks up

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

Most of the hirings are, however, in the entry or junior level.

Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella wins Covaxin fight

Bharat Biotech's Krishna Ella wins Covaxin fight

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

'He came back from the US only to work for his country.' 'He has invested his fortunes to build this company and is married to his work.' 'Rarely does one see such commitment.'

SC adopts new roster system, CJI to hear all PILs

SC adopts new roster system, CJI to hear all PILs

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

A roster of the work for fresh cases notified under the order of the chief justice of India will come into effect from February 5 till further orders.

Bibek Debroy joins as full time member of NITI Aayog

Bibek Debroy joins as full time member of NITI Aayog

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Debroy worked as a consultant in the Department of Economic Affairs in Finance Ministry.

'I won't go back, I will stay in my village to survive'

'I won't go back, I will stay in my village to survive'

Rediff.com22 May 2020

'Unlike Andhra Pradesh or Tamil Nadu, there is no opportunity for workers to earn a livelihood in Bihar.'

Maharashtra HSC results: 91.26% pass in the state

Maharashtra HSC results: 91.26% pass in the state

Rediff.com27 May 2015

This year too, a higher number of girls cleared the Maharashtra State Board Class 12 examination.

Dogs from flood-hit Chennai get a lift to Bengaluru

Dogs from flood-hit Chennai get a lift to Bengaluru

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

Chennai-based "Hotel for Dogs" started getting distress calls from worried dog owners seeking help for their pets.

Tandav review

Tandav review

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Tandav is as mainstream and contrived as it gets, but not completely without its moments of charisma and drama, observes Sukanya Verma.

Does the IOA want to finish Mumbai hockey?

Does the IOA want to finish Mumbai hockey?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Indian hockey will lose out on one of its most important nurseries of good hockey talent.'

Bihar toppers scam: Ex-BSEB secretary arrested

Bihar toppers scam: Ex-BSEB secretary arrested

Rediff.com27 Jun 2016

With Jha's arrest, the number of those behind bars in the scam has gone up to 20.

Delhi polls: Here's what BJP manifesto promises

Delhi polls: Here's what BJP manifesto promises

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

Delhi BJP chief Tiwari said each poor family will be provided good quality, subsidised 'atta' (wheat flour) at a rate of Rs 2 per kilogram. The BJP will bring an ambitious 'Samridh Delhi Infrastructure Scheme', with a provision of Rs 10,000 crore, to ensure "focussed and priority" development of roads, flyovers, foot over-bridges and other key infrastructure projects, the manifesto stated. The manifesto promises to set up a 'Colonies Development Board' for undertaking development of various civic amenities.

JD-U shows door to toppers scam accused MLA

JD-U shows door to toppers scam accused MLA

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Sinha was not occupying any party position in the party and since membership drive was on, it had been decided that her membership would not be renewed, he said.

How Chennai identified the dog-thrower

How Chennai identified the dog-thrower

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

The video was reportedly shot two weeks ago. How it got leaked is still a mystery. The police has requested the parents of the two students to ask them to surrender.

Naudeep Kaur case: Co-accused's medical report reveals 2 fractures, broken toenail beds

Naudeep Kaur case: Co-accused's medical report reveals 2 fractures, broken toenail beds

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

Shiv Kumar, president of Mazdoor Adhikar Sanghathan, was held a few days after the arrest of labour rights activist Kaur. Kaur was arrested for allegedly gheraoing an industrial unit and demanding money from the company in Haryana's Sonipat on January 12.

Over 73.5 lakh tested for Covid so far, 2.15 lakh in 1 day: ICMR

Over 73.5 lakh tested for Covid so far, 2.15 lakh in 1 day: ICMR

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The apex health research body on Tuesday validated the 1,000th testing laboratory, ramping up the capacity for detection of COVID-19 in the country. Currently, three lakh samples can be tested per day, an official said.

Will CCTV prevent cheating in exams?

Will CCTV prevent cheating in exams?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

'The copying mafia is very powerful. We need to use technology to fight them.'

Missing Bengal journalist resurfaces; left home due to 'family issues'

Missing Bengal journalist resurfaces; left home due to 'family issues'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Journalist Chayan Sarkar surfaced at Coochbehar on Friday after being missing for 5 days.

Jet pilots seek interest on salary dues

Jet pilots seek interest on salary dues

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

The guild, which claims to represent around 1,100 of the 1,600 Jet pilots, had earlier warned to go on strike from April 1, unless their salary dues were cleared and clarity was provided on future payments by March 31.

How one man is changing young lives in India

How one man is changing young lives in India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

An initiative to fund the education of bright Indian youngsters undertaken by two Indian-Americans has now acquired a momentum of its own, discovers Anjuli Bhargava.

HC dumps Maharashtra's 90:10 admission policy

HC dumps Maharashtra's 90:10 admission policy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2009

The government order required students from non-SSC boards to compete with each other for the remaining 10 per cent seats.

Sarbajit's condition deteriorates: Doctors

Sarbajit's condition deteriorates: Doctors

Rediff.com30 Apr 2013

Doctors treating Indian death row convict Sarbajit Singh, comatose in a Lahore hospital after a brutal assault last week, on Tuesday said his condition had deteriorated.

NEET will be held on May 1, SC refuses to modify its order

NEET will be held on May 1, SC refuses to modify its order

Rediff.com30 Apr 2016

The first phase of the single entrance test National Eligibility Entrance Test for admissions to MBBS and BDS courses across the country will be held on May 1 .

PIX: Raj Thackeray's warrant cancelled in exam violence case

PIX: Raj Thackeray's warrant cancelled in exam violence case

Rediff.com12 Jun 2013

A Mumbai court on Wednesday cancelled the warrant issued against Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray after he appeared in a case registered against him for violence during Railway Recruitment Board examinations at a college in suburban Bandra in October 2008.

'No one can do the things Tiger does'

'No one can do the things Tiger does'

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'The skill set this boy has, I don't think anyone in the country has.'

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Bollywood's FABULOUS train journeys!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

As means of transport or metaphor, the romance of trains is unmistakable in Hindi cinema.

Hima sprints from track to classroom in exam season

Hima sprints from track to classroom in exam season

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

India's sprint sensation Hima Das doesn't want to be left behind in studies either and is juggling between training and board exams these days.

COVID: Passengers from EU, Turkey, UK banned

COVID: Passengers from EU, Turkey, UK banned

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

After a meeting of the Group of Ministers on coronavirus, the government has proposed a set of social distancing measures to be in force till March 31, the officials told reporters.

President gives medical students a 'NEET' relief

President gives medical students a 'NEET' relief

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Pranab Mukherjee signed the ordinance to keep state boards out of the common entrance test for MBBS and dental courses for this year.

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

11 BEAUTIFUL STORIES From Around The World

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Aseem Chhabra lists his favourite films from the recent Toronto International Film Festival.

Bihar stays results of toppers who failed to answer basic questions

Bihar stays results of toppers who failed to answer basic questions

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Board orders probe after Intermediate Arts, Science toppers fail to answer basic questions.

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Tarun Gogoi: Cong stalwart who led Assam from the front

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The 84-year old veteran Congressman, who died from post-COVID complications on Monday, was a Nehru-Gandhi family loyalist.

Class X, XII students say: Give us a break!

Class X, XII students say: Give us a break!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2011

Board exams, summer jobs, activities, art -- it certainly doesn't look like summer vacation is a vacation for pre-college teens any longer!

The NEET-UG fiasco: A medical aspirant narrates his experience

The NEET-UG fiasco: A medical aspirant narrates his experience

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Ishan Sardesai, who took the country's first NEET-UG on May 5, 2013 narrates the chaos he went through while appearing for the common medical entrance examination.

Bihar topper scam: A well-oiled network

Bihar topper scam: A well-oiled network

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

The reputation of Bihar's schools has taken a knock. Satyavrat Mishra explains how a student-teacher nexus has gamed the system to produce toppers by the dozen.

'I'm the first graduate in my family'

'I'm the first graduate in my family'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Sherfudeen Mohamed, 41 from Canada shares his inspiring story:

How to pick your career stream

How to pick your career stream

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The best choices in life are the ones you don't make.

Meet Chess Uncle

Meet Chess Uncle

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

The future is uncertain and the past painful. So, Abdul Samad chooses to focus on the present, taking one day at a time, seeking solace in a game of chess in a bustling city.

The problem with examinations in India

The problem with examinations in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

To understand the problem with public examinations we need to understand the different objectives they serve and how they interact and conflict with each other.