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IIMs, Prometric release CAT practice test

IIMs, Prometric release CAT practice test

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

The Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) and Prometric, the US-based agency that is conducting the ensuing Common Admission Test (CAT), have released a practice test on the web ahead of the actual examination.

Politics forgotten, Paresh Raval is back in the movies!

Politics forgotten, Paresh Raval is back in the movies!

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'I became busy with my political career.' 'I am ready now to give some time to my acting career.'

Govt gears up for all-out offensive against Naxals

Govt gears up for all-out offensive against Naxals

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

An all-out offensive against Naxals, with over 60,000 central security personnel in action.Security personnel have re-drawn their strategies keeping in mind that they would be entering areas and forests which security personnel have not ventured into so far. The Naxals too are re-stratagising and are reportedly improving their defence systems. Naxals are laying pressure bombs in the jungles, which are similar to landmines, besides constructing new pits with wooden spikes.

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

How India can NEUTRALISE Enemy Drones

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

'An armed helicopter equipped with counter-drone systems will provide the airborne counter-drone capability and flexibility needed to protect India's critical assets.'

'Ladakh standoff is not Kargil'

'Ladakh standoff is not Kargil'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'Galwan has turned everything.' 'The casualties on both sides alerted the Chinese to the fact that Indians are not going to take it lying down.'

Second dry run of COVID-19 inoculation conducted

Second dry run of COVID-19 inoculation conducted

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The first nationwide mock drill was held on January 2 which, the health ministry said, helped to iron out any glitches in the final execution and further refinement of the operational procedures.

2nd dry run of vaccine: Vardhan reviews preparations across states

2nd dry run of vaccine: Vardhan reviews preparations across states

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday sought keen oversight and personal indulgence of health ministers, principal secretaries and additional chief secretaries of states and union territories to lead the second nationwide mock drill on the COVID-19 vaccination scheduled to be held on January 8.

Clijsters finds top form at Wimbledon

Clijsters finds top form at Wimbledon

Rediff.com21 Jun 2010

It took Kim Clijsters a few minutes to familiarise herself again with the layout at Wimbledon after a four-year absence. Once on court though, the returning Belgian wasted little time in swatting aside Italian Maria Elena Camerin 6-0, 6-3 to ease into the second round on Monday.

Delhi airport's new terminal to open on Apr 19

Delhi airport's new terminal to open on Apr 19

Rediff.com14 Apr 2009

The commercial operations of the new domestic departure terminal of Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi will commence from April 19, Delhi International Airport Limited said on Tuesday.

Selling your property? Know your rights!

Selling your property? Know your rights!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2010

Familiarise yourself with Transfer of Property Act. The rights and duties you have are outlined in the Transfer of Property Act.

Smooth test debut for new Force India car

Smooth test debut for new Force India car

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

Force India's 2010 challenger VJM03 made its official testing debut with more than 300km of trouble-free run and no reliability issues on day one of their four-day testing at the Circuit de Jerez in Jerez, Spain.

Patent law: Is the US style right for India?

Patent law: Is the US style right for India?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

Intellectual Property is still a strange beast in this country. People eye it rather warily, uncertain of its temperament (how hard will it bite or is it the clawing sort?) and the hidden threat in its still unfolding contours. To familiarise businessmen with this creature, industry organisations have been doing a fair amount of spadework organising seminars, workshops and talks by visiting experts.

Selva's MOST TIRING SCENE in The Family Man

Selva's MOST TIRING SCENE in The Family Man

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'In the climax, if you see, Manoj Bajpayee and I engage in a fist fight.' 'It had to be shot in a single take so either of us couldn't make any mistakes.'

Mick Schumacher makes F1 practice debut

Mick Schumacher makes F1 practice debut

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

Mick Schumacher made his first track appearance as a fully signed-up Formula One driver on Friday

TiE wants to work closely with new government

TiE wants to work closely with new government

Rediff.com5 Jun 2014

TiE team discusses Research Innovation Circle of Hyderabad programme, floated by previous state govt.

Chinese team in Delhi to guard Olympics torch?

Chinese team in Delhi to guard Olympics torch?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2008

I have heard about the Chinese sending a special squad to make sure that Tibetans do not disrupt the relay torch. But I guess they must be doing in other countries as well from where the torch would pass and where they expect Tibetans to disrupt the Torch relay. However, I cannot confirm the special squad being in India. But there is no smoke without fire, a former Intelligence Bureau chief told rediff.com on Saturday.

US officers look for WWII planes in Arunachal

US officers look for WWII planes in Arunachal

Rediff.com4 Sep 2008

Two US military officers are on a familiarisation trip to Arunachal Pradesh before a joint Indo-US search next month for wreckage of hundreds of US fighter planes missing in action during World War II in China-Burma-India theatre and their pilots' remains.

India, China set to kick off jt military exercise

India, China set to kick off jt military exercise

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

The exercise will involve setting up of a joint command post, joint battle decision making and conduct of anti-terrorism drills, officials said. The exercise is called 'Hand-in-hand 2007' involving 103 men from the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry and almost an equivalent number from the Chinese People's Liberation Army.

Cracking CAT: Boost your vocab

Cracking CAT: Boost your vocab

Rediff.com1 Oct 2008

To do well in the verbal ability section, there are two things you need to concentrate on -- fundas and question types.

Now music through wi-fi

Now music through wi-fi

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

Logitech Squeezebox, the new music gadget on the block, is a wireless box that uses wi-fi to play music. It can be integrated in home theatre system and speaker or ear phones too.

Dubai firm to invest $2.5 mn in India

Dubai firm to invest $2.5 mn in India

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

A government-backed investment company from Dubai plans to invest $2.5 billion in Asian economic giants India and China over the next two years, a leading financial daily said on Monday.

North-east militants take computer courses

North-east militants take computer courses

Rediff.com29 Jan 2007

The ultras avoided better-known institutions for fear of being noticed and the strict enrollment process and settled for lesser popular ones instead.

Art in a pandemic: Openings delayed, museums embrace technology

Art in a pandemic: Openings delayed, museums embrace technology

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

India's state-owned institutes have literally been forced to embrace technologies to go digital - however reluctantly. Till the museum reopen, the magic mantra has been "online", "cyber", "virtual" - a transition that has been less smooth for most art institutions than one might have hoped. The first of a four-part series, Kishore Singh turns the gaze to some of India's leading art institutions to see how they are keeping the show going.

Kirsten may join Team India on Dec 3

Kirsten may join Team India on Dec 3

Rediff.com27 Nov 2007

The South African is set to take up his new post on December 3 so as to get enough time to familiarise with the Indian team.

Russian N-chief to visit India this week

Russian N-chief to visit India this week

Rediff.com4 Apr 2006

Russia's top nuclear energy official will visit India this week to review the progress in the construction of Kudankulam atomic power station and discuss the prospects of development of a civil nuclear cooperation.

Top US General in India

Top US General in India

Rediff.com5 Jun 2006

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Peter Pace heads a high-level tri-service now in India.

Hakkinen to make F1 return

Hakkinen to make F1 return

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

Double world champion Mika Hakkinen will drive a F1 car for the first time since 2001 when he tests for McLaren.

Woman I admire: 'My math teacher changed my life'

Woman I admire: 'My math teacher changed my life'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

Rediff reader Ravikant Rajput from Saudi Arabia writes about his school teacher Neela Joshi.

Manu Bhaker named India's flag-bearer at Youth Olympic Games

Manu Bhaker named India's flag-bearer at Youth Olympic Games

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President Narinder Batra made the announcement during the send-off ceremony in New Delhi on Monday.

The sum of all beers

The sum of all beers

Rediff.com2 Jul 2005

India best for IT business, say Israeli firms

India best for IT business, say Israeli firms

Rediff.com11 May 2005

Harinder Mishra in Herzliya (Israel)

Hindustan Motors launches LPG cars

Hindustan Motors launches LPG cars

Rediff.com24 Jan 2005

Hindustan Motors Limited, a C K Birla group company, on Sunday launched the LPG version of its Ambassador for the taxi and private car segments in the country.

Touring Ladakh just got easier

Touring Ladakh just got easier

Rediff.com13 Jun 2004

The state has appointed professional Adventure and Cultural Tourist (Act) guides to familiarise visitors with the landscape, heritage and culture of the place, a popular destination for foreign tourists.

e-TDS filing mandatory from 2005

e-TDS filing mandatory from 2005

Rediff.com28 Feb 2004

The Republic will always remains alive

The Republic will always remains alive

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

As long as even one Indian holds aloft Ambedkar's portrait and recites the Preamble, the Republic remains alive, says Mihir S Sharma.

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

Trump is setting the stage to grab power

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

If push comes to shove, Trump is probably planning to order the US army to clear his path for a second term. What if the armed forces refuse to obey their commander-in-chief?, asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

DoT circulates paper on telecom to GoM

DoT circulates paper on telecom to GoM

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

The Department of Telecom has circulated a detailed position paper on telecom issues to be considered by the recently-constituted Group of Ministers, which is slated to hold its first meeting on September 25.

Blackwill rebuff leaves separatists red-faced

Blackwill rebuff leaves separatists red-faced

Rediff.com5 Dec 2002

Deviating from the past, Blackwill is possibly the only US diplomat who did not meet separatist leaders on a visit to the state.\n\n

Interesting ways to use old spices

Interesting ways to use old spices

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

It's not time to throw them away yet!

A 'green' moves into MoEF but may not break from Javadekar's past

A 'green' moves into MoEF but may not break from Javadekar's past

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Anil Madhav Dave is a known conservationist but may have to fight green allegations.