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CAT 2018: Will you score 100 percentile?

CAT 2018: Will you score 100 percentile?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Two experts who took for the Common Admission Test this year, breaks down the paper for you.

How to crack the IBPS Bank PO Exam 2013

How to crack the IBPS Bank PO Exam 2013

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

In an online chat, Anil Nagar, Director, Bank Power Institute, Delhi addressed questions on how to prepare for the IBPS Bank PO exam.

Will General Bakshi be India's first CDS?

Will General Bakshi be India's first CDS?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

'In the present era of strategic uncertainty and rapidly changing threats, no military professional now disputes the unavoidable necessity of a joint planning staff for the planning and conduct of joint operations so that integrated operations can be planned 'top down',' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

Banks should pass on the rate benefit to customers: Shaktikanta Das

Banks should pass on the rate benefit to customers: Shaktikanta Das

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das tells Anup Roy, Raghu Mohan and Niraj Bhatt that it is time for banks to lower interest rates and start lending to cash-starved finance companies after due credit appraisal and proper risk assessment.

Kashmir unrest: Toll rises; anger refuses to subside

Kashmir unrest: Toll rises; anger refuses to subside

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level meeting at his residence on Tuesday morning to review the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

Hafiz Saeed preaching terror in connivance with Pak forces: BSF

Hafiz Saeed preaching terror in connivance with Pak forces: BSF

Rediff.com26 Nov 2015

Pakistan's security forces are allowing Saeed to "openly operate" in the border areas to indoctrinate terrorist groups, Inspector General of BSF, Jammu Frontier, Rakesh Sharma told media persons in Jammu.

After Bihar thumping, blame game begins within BJP

After Bihar thumping, blame game begins within BJP

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Rumblings of discontent in the Bharatiya Janata Party followed the party's disastrous performance in Bihar assembly elections on Sunday.

Defending India, securing Indians

Defending India, securing Indians

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

'We should build a military with the capability to fight today's war on priority -- balancing it with the requirements of the future,' says Lieutenant General Anil Chait, one of the Indian Army's most cerebral thinkers who recently retired as chief of the Integrated Defence Staff, in his agenda for the new defence minister.

Can Dalits, Muslim unite? Questions from Ambedkar's time

Can Dalits, Muslim unite? Questions from Ambedkar's time

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

In the light of the efforts being made to forge electoral unity between scheduled castes and Muslims, Mohammad Sajjad examines what the architect of our Constitution, B R Ambedkar, had to say about the Muslim community.

Stalin wages lone battle against Oppn full blast

Stalin wages lone battle against Oppn full blast

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The DMK has Stalin and Stalin alone as the key campaigner. The rest of them all, including half-sister Kanimozhi, are tied down to their own constituencies while those like party treasurer and former minister S Duraimurugan, to those of their children's constituencies.

Why the PPP model should be taken seriously

Why the PPP model should be taken seriously

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

One hopes that the government will act on the Kelkar panel recommendations.

Five tyre firms operated as cartel, finds CCI probe

Five tyre firms operated as cartel, finds CCI probe

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

Between 2011 and 2014, they indirectly determined the price of tyres in the market, says report

Lt. Umar Fayaz's death may be a turning point in Kashmir

Lt. Umar Fayaz's death may be a turning point in Kashmir

Rediff.com11 May 2017

'In times to come this will be considered a watershed event, but only if the establishment can see the flag which is up and the straws in the wind which are flying,' says Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

India, Japan and the China threat

India, Japan and the China threat

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

'Relations between India and Japan are robust and devoid of either shadow of history or any irritant.' 'In fact, there is plenty of warmth and goodwill earned over history. There are no negatives but only opportunities,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

After his latest missile, what does Kim want?

After his latest missile, what does Kim want?

Rediff.com18 May 2017

'Pyongyang's strategy seems to be a cry to be treated as equal with the US and Beijing and this aspiration is premised on equipping itself with weapons as devastating as theirs,' says Rajaram Panda.

GRE tips: How to get the perfect score

GRE tips: How to get the perfect score

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Analysis is the key to improvement.

By 2050, India will have a world-class navy: Naval chief

By 2050, India will have a world-class navy: Naval chief

Rediff.com3 Dec 2018

Navy chief Adm. Sunil Lanba said that by 2050, India will have 200 ships, 500 aircraft.

5 reasons why the lotus failed to bloom in Bihar

5 reasons why the lotus failed to bloom in Bihar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

Rediff.com lists five reasons for BJP's defeat in the Bihar assembly elections

Got your first salary? 10 wise money tips for you

Got your first salary? 10 wise money tips for you

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Many youngsters take financial discipline as putting restriction on their freedom. That's a myth. You can very well enjoy as well as save and grow your money at the same time. Salil Dhawan shows you how

Sheena Bora Trial: Friday fracas in court

Sheena Bora Trial: Friday fracas in court

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Noise levels began to climb and everyone else in the room stared agape as the fracas escalated, including the trio of accused at the back. Peter, Sanjeev and Indrani stood at the edge of their enclosure craning to see the spectacle.

Modi's grand plan to transform India; aims to remove poverty by 2032

Modi's grand plan to transform India; aims to remove poverty by 2032

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

Grand plan: 10% GDP growth; 175 million jobs; $10-trillion economy

How Modi scored an own goal

How Modi scored an own goal

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

'The Modi government's greatest blunder is to exploit sensitive external relations in its domestic politics,' says Shekhar Gupta.

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Dealing with North Korea: What are the world's options?

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

After Pyongyang tests a missile potentially capable of reaching the US, Dr Rajaram Panda explores the realistic -- and peaceful -- options before Donald Trump and the international community at large.

Meet India's first blind IFS officer

Meet India's first blind IFS officer

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The inspirational story of Beno Zephine!

Why was Indrani fasting?

Why was Indrani fasting?

Rediff.com23 Sep 2017

It turned out that Indrani, who was wearing the Navratri Day 2 green, was fasting for the festival. That caused the impish CBI prosecutor Badami to ask her police detail, "looking for salvation?".

How should India deal with Pakistan?

How should India deal with Pakistan?

Rediff.com13 Feb 2018

'We need to be in a perpetual state of aggression, and able to swiftly change the goal posts to keep Pakistan in a state of imbalance,' argues Sanjeev Nayyar.

Sensex falls 208 points to end at 3-month low; financials drag

Sensex falls 208 points to end at 3-month low; financials drag

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

In the metal pack, Tata Steel was up 3.7% while Vedanta was up 1.8% .

Keep calm and download

Keep calm and download

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

Anxious? Stressed? Upset? Veenu Sandhu has a handy list of apps that promise mental peace.

Vistara might take off with 148-seater Airbus A320s

Vistara might take off with 148-seater Airbus A320s

Rediff.com2 Sep 2014

Vistara is likely to offer 148 seats in a three-class configuration in its Airbus A320s, industry sources said.

IAS topper: 'I want to fight corruption'

IAS topper: 'I want to fight corruption'

Rediff.com20 May 2016

Meet Jasmeet Singh Sandhu who ranked third in the Union Public Service Commission exam this year.

A charitable way: NGO sponsors civil service aspirants from minority community

A charitable way: NGO sponsors civil service aspirants from minority community

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The Zakat Foundation of India runs welfare initiatives for the destitute and helps with the education of poor students. Upasna Pandey/ Rediff.com discover the origins of this organisation

A school where teachers don't 'teach'!

A school where teachers don't 'teach'!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Some 230 kilometres from Kolkata, in West Bengal's Birbhum district, 500 children stand out because of their 'unconventional' education, says Anjuli Bhargava.

The steam has run out

The steam has run out

Rediff.com13 Jun 2017

It is too late in the government's term for it to pull its usual trick of blaming the last guys.

Qatar-Saudi standoff: Iran plays its cards

Qatar-Saudi standoff: Iran plays its cards

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Iran signed a $3 billion deal with Boeing, backed Qatar against the Saudis, scored a big victory in Syria and reached out to Hamas. Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar examines how the Qatar versus Saudi Arabia standoff is quickly changing alignments in the Middle East.

Once upon a time in India Inc...

Once upon a time in India Inc...

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

The list of corporations publishing biographies has lengthened steadily as companies have realised the effectiveness of story telling as a brand building tool. Kanika Datta investigates the rising trend.

Karpoori Thakur and the power of street politics

Karpoori Thakur and the power of street politics

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

'Karpoori Thakur must be remembered by people today who are tired of witnessing fractious politics where corruption, bigotry, hatred and violence seems to have become distressingly recurrent,' says Mohammad Sajjad.

Modi must drain the Kashmiri ulcer

Modi must drain the Kashmiri ulcer

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

We must repeal AFSPA to begin to heal Kashmir, and to enhance India's moral stature and that of the army, says Ajai Shukla

Salute the Special Forces for the Surgical Strikes!

Salute the Special Forces for the Surgical Strikes!

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

'India showcased its ability to launch multiple Special Forces strikes simultaneously across a well defended front.' 'Through these strikes Pakistan was given a glimpse of the full range of India's military capabilities,' says Brigadier Gurmeet Kanwal (retd).

How a 'notorious' student became a responsible doctor

How a 'notorious' student became a responsible doctor

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Dr Yusuf Merchant's book Happyness will tell you how to turn your life's negative situations into your strengths.

Golden tips to maximise investment returns

Golden tips to maximise investment returns

Rediff.com8 Jun 2015

When buying into a cyclical business, it might make sense to spread investments across several companies.