News for 'Common Application'

Fake visa consultants: Canada seeks India's help

Fake visa consultants: Canada seeks India's help

Rediff.com15 Sep 2010

Canadian Citizenship and Immigration Minister Jason Kenney visited Delhi and Chandigarh recently to discuss the issue of crooked immigration consultants.

Gujarat is India's most business friendly state

Gujarat is India's most business friendly state

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Gujarat has topped with a score of 71.14% on ease of doing business list.

Beyond CV, 10 skills managers look for

Beyond CV, 10 skills managers look for

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

Employers are now increasingly looking for candidates with a wide range of nuanced skills that will be crucial to have an edge in a competitive market, says Shekhar Bhattacharjee.

Graduates, do you have these job skills?

Graduates, do you have these job skills?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

These skills will give you an edge over the competition.

Pune engineer wants to be next Congress chief

Pune engineer wants to be next Congress chief

Rediff.com22 Jul 2019

Gajanand Hosale said he has no experience in politics and has never worked in any social organisation.

ISRO launches another satellite as part of home-grown GPS

ISRO launches another satellite as part of home-grown GPS

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

"I am really grateful to the entire ISRO family for having worked this hard and making IRNSS-1I a success," said the space centre's chief K Sivan.

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Amazon arm to set up data centre in Hyderabad

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Friday announced setting up of its second data centre region in India in Telangana that will be operational by mid-2022, and will see the tech giant investing about Rs 20,761 crore. While AWS did not comment on the investment detail, Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao tweeted that AWS will invest Rs 20,761 crore ($2.77 billion) to set up multiple data centres in the state.

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

PIO outfit urges US Senate to lift cap on green card

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

In a policy paper submitted to US Senators, the Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) said the excessive delays in the processing of permanent residency applications due to country-wise quota contributed to America's loss of revenue, market leadership and competitive edge.

Registration for next phase of Covid vaccination opens on March 1

Registration for next phase of Covid vaccination opens on March 1

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

The next phase of the COVID-19 vaccination drive for people above 60 years and those aged 45 and above with comorbidities will begin from March 1 and registration on the Co-WIN2.0 portal will open at 9 am on Monday.

Swamy uses small bank licences to fire at Rajan again

Swamy uses small bank licences to fire at Rajan again

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The BJP MP said the guidelines for grant of licences were 'brazenly flouted'.

How RBI's tough rules impact audit companies

How RBI's tough rules impact audit companies

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

The central bank's tough new rules spell major changes in the competitive landscape for financial services audits.

In 2:1 verdict, SC approves Central Vista project

In 2:1 verdict, SC approves Central Vista project

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

A three-judge bench headed by Justice AM Khanwilkar, by 2:1 majority, held that the grant of the environmental clearance and the notification for change in land use for the project was valid.

Sena changes stand on CAB; Uddhav seeks clarity

Sena changes stand on CAB; Uddhav seeks clarity

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

The party supported the bill in Lok Sabha. It will be brought in Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.

Tokyo 2020 fate lies in hands of IOC, contract reveals

Tokyo 2020 fate lies in hands of IOC, contract reveals

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Taisuke Matsumoto, a sports law expert at Tokyo's Waseda University, said the contract gives the IOC all the 'bargaining power.' He added that such 'one-sided' deals where the host city has little say are very common for large-scale sports events.

Samsung Galaxy A7: Is this Samsung Galaxy S7's poor cousin?

Samsung Galaxy A7: Is this Samsung Galaxy S7's poor cousin?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2017

And should you buy it for Rs 33,490? Uttaran Das Gupta has the answers.

Cracking CAT is a tad easier this year

Cracking CAT is a tad easier this year

Rediff.com8 Oct 2010

Thanks to fewer applicants and more seats at IIMs.

Did you appear for CAT 2014?

Did you appear for CAT 2014?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Share your experience of taking the Common Admission Test with us!

The Talking Revolution

The Talking Revolution

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

Though most of the voice-activated solutions are based in English, work is on to create solutions in Indian languages.

'My daughter wants to work in America'

'My daughter wants to work in America'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2017

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.

Applying for a home loan? A five-point checklist

Applying for a home loan? A five-point checklist

Rediff.com15 Nov 2013

Homework you must do before approaching a bank

Nizam of Hyderabad wants 'clean break' from funds battle in UK

Nizam of Hyderabad wants 'clean break' from funds battle in UK

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The titular eighth Nizam of Hyderabad, Prince Mukarram Jah, says he wants a 'clean break' from a decades-old legal fight over funds lying in a United Kingdom bank account belonging to his ancestors, as he waived his right to a share in the estimated 4,00,000 pounds leftover after an English high court order from last year.

'The agenda is to grab land'

'The agenda is to grab land'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2021

'The administration started intruding into the kitchens and bedrooms of the local community.'
'For the first time in 50 years the people of Lakshadweep who have till now never raised their hands, got out on the streets and started raising their voices.'

9 reasons why young Indians have unhealthy teeth

9 reasons why young Indians have unhealthy teeth

Rediff.com2 Jul 2019

Poor dietary habits combined with incomplete brushing and ignorance is causing early harm, warns Dr Ambereen Ali.

7 MYTHS about infertility

7 MYTHS about infertility

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

As unique as every child is born, and as unique are the two individuals who conceive it -- every fertility journey has its own unique features.

Filing GST complaint to be simpler

Filing GST complaint to be simpler

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

The new form will only require a complainant to mention the product and GST identification number of the seller

Revealed! Why your motor insurance claim was rejected

Revealed! Why your motor insurance claim was rejected

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

You must initiate the claim process within 7 days of the damage. The more time you take to get the vehicle to a service centre, higher the chances of your claim getting rejected.

Blockchain and crypto: Three key trends to watch out for

Blockchain and crypto: Three key trends to watch out for

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'A key trend that one should expect to see is tonnes of failures.' 'Several blockchain-focused companies will fail.'

HDFC cuts 1st year home loan rate to 8.25%

HDFC cuts 1st year home loan rate to 8.25%

Rediff.com15 Apr 2010

Housing finance major HDFC on Thursday lowered its home loan rate to 8.25 per cent for the first year in its new dual rate scheme, commonly known as teaser loans, applicable on fresh loans.

Why costly diesel is a bigger worry than petrol

Why costly diesel is a bigger worry than petrol

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

While consumers feel that petrol pinches directly, diesel hurts indirectly, as it is an input in almost all the goods and services we use.

Want to get into the IIT? 10 FACTS to know

Want to get into the IIT? 10 FACTS to know

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Did you know that 17% seats are reserved for girl students in every branch of engineering?

With technology, we can control corruption: PM

With technology, we can control corruption: PM

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The prime minister said if the government emphasises on policy-driven state then there will be less scope for interpretation by an individual.

Video: Expert tips on how to ace your job interview

Video: Expert tips on how to ace your job interview

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Trainer and author Nasha Fitter shares how you can ace your job interview.

CAT registrations dip 17 pc despite extension

CAT registrations dip 17 pc despite extension

Rediff.com21 Oct 2009

For the first time in recent years, the number of applicants for the Common Admission Test has taken a fall. In spite of an extension of 10 days for the online registration of CAT, 241,000 applications registered this year, against 290,000 last year -- a 17 percent dip. The CAT exam is a pre-requisite for aspirants wanting an entry into top management schools.

Govt interfered in CBI probe into coal scam: SC told

Govt interfered in CBI probe into coal scam: SC told

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

A non-government organisation on Monday moved the Supreme Court seeking a special investigation team probe into alleged "blatant" interference by the Centre into the Central Bureau of Investigation probe of the coal block allocation scam.

Sajjan Kumar moves SC against conviction in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Sajjan Kumar moves SC against conviction in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

Kumar was convicted and sentenced to life for the remainder of his life by the high court on December 17 in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Raj Nagar area.

NEET, JEE to be conducted online, twice a year

NEET, JEE to be conducted online, twice a year

Rediff.com7 Jul 2018

The students can appear both the times in NEET and the best of the two scores would be taken in account for admission, the minister said. NEET is conducted for admissions to medical institutions across the country.

MBBS admissions to Sree Balaji Medical College

MBBS admissions to Sree Balaji Medical College

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital (Approved by Government of India/Medical Council of India) invites applications for MBBS admissions.

Fitch flags loan recast scheme; says will extend uncertainty

Fitch flags loan recast scheme; says will extend uncertainty

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

According to Fitch, the scheme could open a window for banks to build capital buffers while putting off full recognition of COVID-19 pandemic's impact on loan portfolios, but is reminiscent of a strategy adopted over 2010-2016 that delayed and exacerbated problems for banks.

Matondkar gets protection after Cong-BJP workers clash

Matondkar gets protection after Cong-BJP workers clash

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The scuffle took place near Borivali station where Matondkar was campaigning.

EPFO dumps CSC Aadhaar services after data theft

EPFO dumps CSC Aadhaar services after data theft

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Unique Identification Authority of India said the alleged data breach took place on a website that does not belong to it.