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Study Abroad: 10 Visa Application Mistakes To Avoid

Study Abroad: 10 Visa Application Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Do not sound as if you intend to permanently settle overseas, warns Ritika Gupta, CEO and counsellor at AAera Consultants.

How To Write A Winning CV That'll Get You Hired

How To Write A Winning CV That'll Get You Hired

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Did you know that CVs without a cover letter, or with irrelevant and outdated details, are often discarded within the first 10 to 20 seconds?

Govt To Target Coaching Centres

Govt To Target Coaching Centres

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

The panel will examine the reasons behind the emergence of dummy schools and their role in encouraging full-time coaching at the cost of formal schooling, and will suggest ways to mitigate the issue.

'Sholay Is 'Dadagiri' Cinematography'

'Sholay Is 'Dadagiri' Cinematography'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'The way the anticipation is built up for Gabbar Singh's introduction scene with sound, image and details of his personality, like the combat boots he wears.' 'The camera comes so close -- not a tele lens shot, but a wide-angle close-up -- that you can almost smell Gabbar's breath.'

Nitish Kumar's Sop Opera Ahead Of Polls

Nitish Kumar's Sop Opera Ahead Of Polls

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Nitish Kumar has pledged to create 10 million jobs in the next five years apart from offering voters many other sops.

Chh'garh cop killed in Maoist blast 2 days before daughter's birthday

Chh'garh cop killed in Maoist blast 2 days before daughter's birthday

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

He had promised his daughter that he would be there, come what may, a kin said. But fate had a different plan.

Mumbai School Scandal: Lady Teacher Has Sex With Student

Mumbai School Scandal: Lady Teacher Has Sex With Student

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

The Mumbai police have arrested a lady teacher under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly coercing a minor male student into a sexual relationship.

Why Bus To Evacuate Indian Students In Iran Is Stuck!

Why Bus To Evacuate Indian Students In Iran Is Stuck!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'The Indian embassy did send a bus to evacuate us along with an Indian embassy official, but Urmia University is not giving us permission to leave.'

NEET-PG 2025 be conducted in one shift, orders SC

NEET-PG 2025 be conducted in one shift, orders SC

Rediff.com30 May 2025

In a significant order, the Supreme Court on Friday issued directions that the post-graduate medical entrance exam scheduled on June 15 be conducted in a single shift, saying holding it in two shifts 'creates arbitrariness'.

What You Must Know About The CEC

What You Must Know About The CEC

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

As an IAS officer in Kerala, Gyanesh Kumar -- who the Congress described as Amit Shah's 'right hand man' -- had a good working equation with the state's Congress and Left leaders.

Centre reveals why it cancelled UGC-NET exam

Centre reveals why it cancelled UGC-NET exam

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

A day after the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test was cancelled, Education Ministry officials Thursday said no complaints were received about the exam but a suo motu action was taken on the basis of inputs available with them to protect students' interest.

Top Engineering Entrance Exams In India

Top Engineering Entrance Exams In India

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Mayank Chandel offers advice to students interested in a careers in science or engineering after class 10 and 12.

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Harsh Gupta's first JEE attempt was plagued by ill-health. But he did not give up.

Meet Harikrishnan A Ra: India's 87th chess GM

Meet Harikrishnan A Ra: India's 87th chess GM

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Harikrishnan A Ra earned his third GM-norm at the La Plagne International Chess Festival in France on Friday.

MCom Or MBA: Which Is Better For Your Future?

MCom Or MBA: Which Is Better For Your Future?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza, founder of Patrick100 counsels students, and aspiring professionals about the scope of an MBA degree.

SEE! Who Said What In LS Debate On Operation Sindoor

SEE! Who Said What In LS Debate On Operation Sindoor

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Here's a quick look at who spoke in the Lok Sabha on the first day of the Operation Sindoor debate.

Bharat Mata Dispute Rocks Kerala Academia

Bharat Mata Dispute Rocks Kerala Academia

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The Bharat Mata controversy in Kerala shows how political and symbolic fights between the state and the Centre have taken attention away from education, throwing the state's oldest university into confusion and disorder, observes Shyam G Menon.

Op Sindoor post: Pune Student released from jail

Op Sindoor post: Pune Student released from jail

Rediff.com28 May 2025

A 19-year-old Pune student, arrested for a social media post concerning Indo-Pak hostilities, has been released from jail after the Bombay high court granted her bail while rebuking the Maharashtra government for "ruining her life" and turning her into a "hardcore criminal".

'Mental Health Is Not Unique To Pilots'

'Mental Health Is Not Unique To Pilots'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

'AAIB preliminary report was more detailed than most people were expecting.'

Panchayat Season 4 Review: Evil In Rustic Paradise

Panchayat Season 4 Review: Evil In Rustic Paradise

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Panchayat Season 4 is watchable, mainly because of the wonderful actors, who, over the seasons have developed a warm rapport, notes Deepa Gahlot.

How Solving Mocks Helped JEE Toppers

How Solving Mocks Helped JEE Toppers

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Delhi Zone's Rajit Gupta scored 332 out of 360 marks to bag the top rank in the IIT Joint Entrance Exam (Advanced).

Rajasthan drops textbooks 'glorifying' Nehru-Gandhi family

Rajasthan drops textbooks 'glorifying' Nehru-Gandhi family

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

School students in Rajasthan will no longer study two-part supplementary textbooks with state Education Minister Madan Dilawar arguing that these reading materials are not required because they glorify the Nehru-Gandhi family and carry no marks for students.

New dates for NEET-PG 2024 exam announced

New dates for NEET-PG 2024 exam announced

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

The Union Health Ministry on June 22 postponed the NEET-PG entrance examination, scheduled to be held on June 23, as a "precautionary measure" in the wake of allegations on the integrity of certain competitive exams.

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'For 40 years, India valued only technical skills. IITs, coding -- that became everything.' 'Soft skills were sidelined. But those are the skills that will keep you employable now, not technical skills.'

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Adarsh Kumar, the son of a farmer and a Class 12 student from rural Bihar, is on a mission to build one of India's largest free skill development movements, powered only with a laptop, free Internet and his relentless determination.

10 Important Engineering Entrance Exams After JEE

10 Important Engineering Entrance Exams After JEE

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Class 12 students, brace yourselves for these important engineering examinations to secure your admission into the top engineering colleges in the country.

'Failed Class 12. Can I Apply For JEE (Advanced)?'

'Failed Class 12. Can I Apply For JEE (Advanced)?'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

rediffGURU Mayank Chandel counsels students on the various options they can pursue after Class 12.

Why Students Are Pausing US Plans

Why Students Are Pausing US Plans

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Many students are now looking at opportunities in the UK, Australia, and Singapore due to lower cost of living and less interference from the government.

Why wasn't NEET-UG exam scrapped?: SC explains

Why wasn't NEET-UG exam scrapped?: SC explains

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The top court said since the remit of the panel has been expanded, the committee would submit its report by September 30 on various measures to rectify deficiencies in the examination system.

8 Tips For Students Making Notes

8 Tips For Students Making Notes

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Are you preparing for competitive exams like the UPSC Prelims and struggling with note-making? Don't worry, you're not alone! Effective note-making is crucial for exam preparation. With the right strategies, you can make your study sessions more efficient and focused. Here are some tips...

NTA postpones June edition of joint CSIR-UGC-NET exam

NTA postpones June edition of joint CSIR-UGC-NET exam

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The postponement comes two days after the National Testing Agency cancelled the UGC-NET examination within 24 hours of its conduct, saying the integrity of the exam had been compromised.

NTA announces new dates for 3 crucial exams, including UGC-NET

NTA announces new dates for 3 crucial exams, including UGC-NET

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday night announced the new dates of cancelled and postponed examinations, including the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test, amid a raging row over alleged irregularities in their conduct.

Is she a drug lord? SC asks police; grants bail to Puja Khedkar

Is she a drug lord? SC asks police; grants bail to Puja Khedkar

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Khedkar is accused of misrepresenting information in her application for the 2022 UPSC civil services examination for availing reservation benefits. She has refuted all the allegations against her.

Jobs will come only when...: Akhilesh on UPPSC exam row

Jobs will come only when...: Akhilesh on UPPSC exam row

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

"If the BJP had governed with the same intensity with which it is running the bulldozer of injustice, today its members wouldn't have to hide in their homes, fearing the anger of students," he said.

'Some Kids Grow Up Too Fast'

'Some Kids Grow Up Too Fast'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

'...not because they want to but because life leaves them with no choice.'

Do You Want To Be a Rhodes 2026 Scholar?

Do You Want To Be a Rhodes 2026 Scholar?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

July 23 is the last date to apply to the Rhodes Scholarships for India.

'People Think A Famous Mom Is A Gold Card'

'People Think A Famous Mom Is A Gold Card'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

'When you are someone's kid, you get easier access to the industry.' 'People will meet you, maybe even give you a first opportunity out of goodwill.' 'But at the end of the day, it's business.'

6 Tips To Conquer Exam Stress

6 Tips To Conquer Exam Stress

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Boost your confidence and beat exam stress!

These Two Exam Toppers Will Win Your Heart

These Two Exam Toppers Will Win Your Heart

Rediff.com6 May 2024

She cleared her Class 12 UP board exams in the first division. He secured All-India Rank 1 in JEE Mains. This is why their stories are inspirational.

NEET issue to reverberate in Parl, exam's credibility under question: Oppn

NEET issue to reverberate in Parl, exam's credibility under question: Oppn

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The credibility of the examination system has also come under question, they said.