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New-look GRE braces innovation

New-look GRE braces innovation

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

Proposed format to have real-life scenarios that mirror the kind of thinking students need at graduate-level work.

TOEFL 2011 toppers tell you how to crack the exam

TOEFL 2011 toppers tell you how to crack the exam

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

TOEFL 2011 toppers share their experience and offer quick tips on how to crack the test

Why this police officer got a US award

Why this police officer got a US award

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Rachakonda Police Commissioner Mahesh Bhagwat has thrice been honoured by the International Association of Chiefs of Police for his unusual efforts in community policing and welfare. The only Indian police officer to be honoured thus.

Tax filing for self-employed professionals

Tax filing for self-employed professionals

Rediff.com23 Jul 2010

The income tax act states, 'Profession implies apparent achievement in special knowledge as distinguished from mere skill, special knowledge has to be acquired only after study and application.'

CAT Tips: Division made easy

CAT Tips: Division made easy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

Ravi Handa, an alumnus of IIT Kharagpur suggests three simple rules to find out divisibility of numbers.

The stunning NEW Volkswagen Jetta is here

The stunning NEW Volkswagen Jetta is here

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

The Jetta looks nothing like its predecessor and it now has more of a coupe-like stance.

The stunning NEW Volkswagen Jetta is here

The stunning NEW Volkswagen Jetta is here

Rediff.com1 Sep 2011

The Jetta looks nothing like its predecessor and it now has more of a coupe-like stance.

Farewell, Wendell, the world is poorer without you

Farewell, Wendell, the world is poorer without you

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'He was a true intellectual of this country: Never claiming to be an expert on anything, or the greatest, he just went ahead and followed his beliefs uncaring of how the world judged him.' Jaya Jaitly pays homage to a dear friend, Wendell Rodricks, designer and trendsetter.

'There is no age limit for TOEFL test takers'

'There is no age limit for TOEFL test takers'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2011

In an online chat with readers on November 10, Teresa Sanchez-Lazer, Executive Director of the TOEFL Program and ETS Spokesperson addressed reader queries related to cracking the TOEFL exam. For those who missed the live chat, here's the unedited transcript.

Why movie theatres will thrive after lockdown

Why movie theatres will thrive after lockdown

Rediff.com31 May 2020

Cinema screens bring in over 60% of the Rs 19,100 crore that Indian films earned in 2019. The reception a film gets in theatres impacts the price of every other revenue stream -- TV, OTT, overseas. Vanita Kohli-Khandekar explains why the theatre business is not doomed and why OTT won't become the first window of release.

Infy co-founder expands role in hospitality space

Infy co-founder expands role in hospitality space

Rediff.com29 Apr 2011

N S Raghavan, one of the co-founders of Infosys, is expanding his presence in the hospitality sector.

Don't miss: Useful tips to crack the TOEFL

Don't miss: Useful tips to crack the TOEFL

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

New Delhi born Ajay Kumar writes about how his life changed post writing the TOEFL exam. Today, he is employed with ETS, the creator of the TOEFL test and helps students prepare for the exam. Read on.

'What is the difference between TOEFL and IELTS?'

'What is the difference between TOEFL and IELTS?'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

The TOEFL scores are accepted by more universities than any other English language test. You can take the test as many times as you wish.

The Legend is dead, his work lives on

The Legend is dead, his work lives on

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The suave actor of the world, sometimes called the last of the Mohicans and familiar to students of cinema anywhere in the globe, acted in 14 Ray films and over 300 others, gracefully transitioning into commercial cinema in a variety of roles.

Acting legend Soumitra Chatterjee passes away

Acting legend Soumitra Chatterjee passes away

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

In a career spanning six decades, Chatterjee has acted in more than 300 films.

Airtel: Spend on customer service or brand makeover?

Airtel: Spend on customer service or brand makeover?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2010

Bharti Airtel says the makeover is in tune with the paradigm change the industry is about to witness.

How Dell's job strategy is changing lives in rural India!

How Dell's job strategy is changing lives in rural India!

Rediff.com14 Mar 2011

When Dell decided to start its operations in Tamil Nadu, the state government wanted the company to operate from a rural area.

12 cars Indians are most satisfied with

12 cars Indians are most satisfied with

Rediff.com11 Mar 2011

Market research firm TNS global recently did a survey on the cars that satisfy Indian consumers.

6 swanky cars that may soon be in India

6 swanky cars that may soon be in India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2011

Companies like Volkswagen, Renault, Jaguar, Mercedes et al are planning models against some successful existing ones.

Transfers: Chelsea sign highly-rated German Havertz

Transfers: Chelsea sign highly-rated German Havertz

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

Chelsea have signed Germany's highly-rated attacking midfielder Kai Havertz from Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen on a five-year contract, the Premier League club announced on Friday.

Crowds pay tribute to Paris victims as French league restarts

Crowds pay tribute to Paris victims as French league restarts

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Nice defeat leaves Lyon 10 points behind leaders PSG

6 mega carmakers and their plans for 2011

6 mega carmakers and their plans for 2011

Rediff.com6 Dec 2010

Talks of new car launches and model upgrades kept car lovers enthralled throughout 2010.

'People should feel like spending more'

'People should feel like spending more'

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

'One of the ways to do that is to ensure that NBFCs have got liquidity.' 'If we don't do that, this mood of gloom will continue.' NBFCs need to be provided with liquidity if they have to start lending.

Era of cheap foreign cars and costly Indian cars!

Era of cheap foreign cars and costly Indian cars!

Rediff.com1 Mar 2011

While coveted brands like BMW, Volkswagen, Toyota, are going in for aggressive pricing, country's successful value-for-money trio Tata, Maruti and Hyundai are going horribly wrong.

Ritu Beri: The desi darling of Paris

Ritu Beri: The desi darling of Paris

Rediff.com22 Oct 2010

The face of Indian haute couture was honoured with one of France's highest civilian awards yesterday, for her contribution to the world of fashion. We bring you the lowdown, along with a look at some of her hottest catwalk creations.

Hollywood stars descend at Cannes Film Festival

Hollywood stars descend at Cannes Film Festival

Rediff.com11 May 2011

Looking at the early birds who were present on the first day.

8 sedans that have been in the news lately

8 sedans that have been in the news lately

Rediff.com11 May 2011

The sedan segment in the country has seen a lot of action lately.

Get ready! 4 new hatchbacks are coming

Get ready! 4 new hatchbacks are coming

Rediff.com9 May 2011

There are no official confirmed dates available but here's a look at what they have to offer.

All's not well with hybrid cars

All's not well with hybrid cars

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

Hybrids and electric cars emit high electromagnetic radiation

Check out the 14 squads for the World Cup

Check out the 14 squads for the World Cup

Rediff.com21 Jan 2011

All the 14 participating teams have confirmed their 15-member squads. The fans now know which of their favourite stars will be in action in the 45-day extravaganza. Most of the squads are predictable, with the members having chosen themselves, based on their performace.

Coronavirus: 'We pray for the return to normalcy with high fives and hugs'

Coronavirus: 'We pray for the return to normalcy with high fives and hugs'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2020

'Virtual is the new Ritual and my mind often wonders: Did it have to take a microscopic inert organism to bring families closer?'

'Cilic's exit bad for tournament, but good for me'

'Cilic's exit bad for tournament, but good for me'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2011

Save a few, most of the big ticket players -- Boris Becker, Richard Krajicek, Yevgeny Kafelnikov et al -- have flattered to deceive at Chennai Open, making regular early exits and taking the sheen out of the later rounds.

Work from home forever

Work from home forever

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'Employees may well be expected to be on call at almost all times -- much like the standard Indian approach to the workday,' points out Mihir S Sharma.

India is doing a good job fighting COVID-19

India is doing a good job fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com19 Apr 2020

'All anecdotal evidence confirms that there has been no noticeable rise in deaths across the country for want of coronavirus tests,' notes Virendra Kapoor.

FAQs and facts on the revised GRE general test

FAQs and facts on the revised GRE general test

Rediff.com6 Apr 2011

Do you want to appear for the revised GRE general test this year? Here are some faqs, facts, and tips that you should think about before you get cracking.

Drohi: Stuck in the shadow of Mani Ratnam

Drohi: Stuck in the shadow of Mani Ratnam

Rediff.com10 Sep 2010

Drohi inspired by Mani Ratnam's films

Check out these 4 'dream' SUVs

Check out these 4 'dream' SUVs

Rediff.com4 Apr 2011

There is no dearth of players in the high end sports utility vehicle segment in the Indian market anymore.

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

'Historic' SpaceX reaches International Space Station

Rediff.com31 May 2020

The spacecraft is the first to take the American astronauts to orbit from American soil in nearly a decade.

'No point in slamming Tamils who fled Lanka'

'No point in slamming Tamils who fled Lanka'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Chitranganee Wagiswara, Sri Lanka's high commissioner to Canada, has claimed that the arrival of 492 Sri Lankan Tamils aboard the cargo ship MV Sun Sea is a 'human smuggling operation with links to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam.'

Why the Congress is on the back foot

Why the Congress is on the back foot

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'Given that the RGF is a family-controlled trust, why would the Congress defend it every time someone accuses it of wrong-doing?' asks Virendra Kapoor.