News for 'Foreign Languages'

Why was West Bengal not included in citizenship law's Sec 6, asks SC

Why was West Bengal not included in citizenship law's Sec 6, asks SC

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Centre and the Assam government to provide extensive data, including those on the number of Bangladeshi immigrants granted Indian citizenship in Assam between January 1, 1966 and March 25, 1971, while taking note of pleas that illegal immigration has impacted demography and cultural fabric of the border state.

'Should we welcome Chinese premier at G20?'

'Should we welcome Chinese premier at G20?'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

'The real issue between India and China is that the Chinese have transgressed along the Line of Actual Control at multiple points.'

100 ASI sites to be lit up as India takes over as G20 president

100 ASI sites to be lit up as India takes over as G20 president

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Hundred centrally-protected monuments, including UNESCO world heritage sites spread across the country, will be lit up for a week and bear the G20 logo starting December 1 when India will assume the Presidency of influential group, officials said on Wednesday.

India Gets 3 Nominations At Oscars 2023

India Gets 3 Nominations At Oscars 2023

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The song Naatu Naatu from S S Rajamouli's RRR has been nominated in the Best Original Song category at the 95th academy Awards. But that's not all.

Shehbaz Sharif rakes up Kashmir after becoming Pak PM for a 2nd time

Shehbaz Sharif rakes up Kashmir after becoming Pak PM for a 2nd time

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Shehbaz, 72, who was the consensus candidate of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), received 201 votes, 32 more than what was required to become leader of the House in the 336-member Parliament.

Time names sexual abuse 'Silence Breakers' as Person of the Year

Time names sexual abuse 'Silence Breakers' as Person of the Year

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

President Donald Trump was runner-up of the prestigious ranking, ahead of his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

G20's Delhi declaration sent a 'positive signal': China

G20's Delhi declaration sent a 'positive signal': China

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

India on Saturday pulled off a big diplomatic win after the G20 summit held under its presidency adopted a consensus declaration overcoming major differences on the Russia-Ukraine war, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for ending the "global trust deficit".

Muizzu should have reached out to Modi to end crisis, says ex-VP Adeeb

Muizzu should have reached out to Modi to end crisis, says ex-VP Adeeb

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Describing the comments as "uncalled for", he said that the ruling party has these "extreme elements" who are calling for India out.

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

Celebrities promote Lakshadweep post-Modi visit; slam Maldivian ministers

Celebrities promote Lakshadweep post-Modi visit; slam Maldivian ministers

Rediff.com7 Jan 2024

Indian cine stars such as Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar and Shraddha Kapoor along with other prominent personalities on Sunday appealed to fans to "explore Indian islands" and coastal destinations.

For first time UK puts support for India in UNSC in policy document

For first time UK puts support for India in UNSC in policy document

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The UK government made its first major commitment to support UN Security Council reforms and India's permanent membership within it as part of a refreshed defence and foreign policy review tabled in Parliament on Monday.

'General Zia was real startled'

'General Zia was real startled'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'But he was very quick and did a very stylish adab.' 'Of course, I didn't expect him to hug.'

The Maha village where children speak Japanese

The Maha village where children speak Japanese

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Gadiwat village, located 25 km from Aurangabad city, may not have access to good roads and other necessary infrastructure, but Internet connectivity has proven to be a boon for children studying at the local Zilla Parishad school.

'Not everyone in Iran likes my films'

'Not everyone in Iran likes my films'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2012

A Separation is the first Iranian film to win an Oscar in the Foreign Language Film category.

Markets rebound; Sensex surges 556 points

Markets rebound; Sensex surges 556 points

Rediff.com4 May 2023

From the Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, HDFC, HDFC Bank, Bajaj Finserv, Asian Paint, State Bank of India, Tata Consultancy Services, Bharti Airtel, Reliance Industries and Tata Steel were the biggest gainers. HDFC climbed 2.59 per cent after the housing finance major on Thursday reported a 20 per cent growth in standalone net profit to Rs 4,425 crore for the quarter ending March 2023 on the back of higher interest income. IndusInd Bank, Nestle, Power Grid, ITC, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra were the major laggards.

Rang De out of Oscar race; Water shortlisted

Rang De out of Oscar race; Water shortlisted

Rediff.com17 Jan 2007

Aamir Khan is second time unlucky.

'Those anti-nationals themselves...': Kharge slams Nadda

'Those anti-nationals themselves...': Kharge slams Nadda

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

"Modi ji should apologise. There is no question of our apologising," he added.

Were external forces involved in Manipur violence, asks Bhagwat

Were external forces involved in Manipur violence, asks Bhagwat

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

"Which foreign powers may be interested in taking advantage of unrest and instability in Manipur? Does the geopolitics of south east Asia also have a role in these events," he asked.

TOEFL-- Test structure and scoring

TOEFL-- Test structure and scoring

Rediff.com19 Apr 2007

The second part of a two part series on the TOEFL exam. This piece looks at the test structure and gives tips on how to ace each section.

At the heart of BJP's ideology is 'cowardice': Rahul

At the heart of BJP's ideology is 'cowardice': Rahul

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Launching a fresh attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has said that the ruling party follows 'an ideology of hatred and violence', and at the heart of their ideology is 'cowardice'.

India cautions medical students planning to study in China

India cautions medical students planning to study in China

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

The advisory was issued as thousands of Indians studying in Chinese medical colleges are currently stuck at home for over two years due to Beijing's COVID visa ban.

Quiz Time: Which Ramesh Sippy film was India's official entry for the Oscars?

Quiz Time: Which Ramesh Sippy film was India's official entry for the Oscars?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

In a special series, we will put YOU to the test everyday!

Lata Mangeshkar hospitalised, recovering

Lata Mangeshkar hospitalised, recovering

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar was admitted to Mumbai's Breach Candy Hospital's Intensive Care Unit in the early hours of Monday after she complained of breathing problems, hospital sources said.

'Nandy's comments can't be justified as freedom of speech'

'Nandy's comments can't be justified as freedom of speech'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2013

K Satyanarayana, Dalit scholar, activist and associate professor in the Department of Cultural Studies, English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, tells Ravichandran Chakkiliyan of Dalit Camera why he feels betrayed by Ashis Nandy

Keeravaani's Gracious Act At Golden Globes

Keeravaani's Gracious Act At Golden Globes

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

The composer thanked other artists for the making of the song.

Mayawati sacks party VP for calling Sonia Gandhi 'foreigner'

Mayawati sacks party VP for calling Sonia Gandhi 'foreigner'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

BSP VP Jai Prakash Singh Rahul Gandhi will not succeed in Indian politics because his mother was a foreigner.

Canada: 'Students shouldn't be worried'

Canada: 'Students shouldn't be worried'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

'There is no reason to anticipate a drastic change in Canada's attitude towards Indian students.'

The Movies that COULD HAVE been India's Oscar entry

The Movies that COULD HAVE been India's Oscar entry

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

A look at the other contenders that were passed over for The Good Road this year.

'We may have just lost our golden chance at the Oscars'

'We may have just lost our golden chance at the Oscars'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

Here's what your favourite celebrities are tweeting.

'Aus foreign policy getting India oriented'

'Aus foreign policy getting India oriented'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2007

"Our primary focus of foreign policy is increasingly moving towards the South Asian nations," Australian High Commissioner to India John McCarthy said.

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Is Technology Important In Banking?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Just the amount of work which is there just to become more and more successful in banking. For this to happen you need to have leaders who understand technology.'

SC rejects plea for audit of EVMs, says won't enter into policy issue

SC rejects plea for audit of EVMs, says won't enter into policy issue

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

Observing that it will not venture into the "policy issue", the top court dismissed the PIL which had also sought a direction to the poll panel to put in the public domain the audit report, if any, of EVM's source code.

Focus on what interests you: SAT and TOEFL topper

Focus on what interests you: SAT and TOEFL topper

Rediff.com17 Aug 2012

15-year old Shreya's secret was extensive reading and not merely for the purpose of exams. Read with a general interest, says the young achiever.

All you want to know about TOEFL

All you want to know about TOEFL

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

The first part of a two-part series on the TOEFL exam -- an introduction to the TOEFL and registration tips.

Dev Anand's Important Life Lesson

Dev Anand's Important Life Lesson

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'How do you stay so energised? So young?' 'Dev Anand flashed that familiar crooked grin and told me, "The mind never grows old. It urges you to surge ahead".'

'Modi and Trudeau will sacrifice our dreams'

'Modi and Trudeau will sacrifice our dreams'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

As India's diplomatic tensions with the Land of the Maple Leaf escalate, so do the anxieties of countless Punjabis.

India and Germany sign six new pacts

India and Germany sign six new pacts

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

The countries will do joint research in higher education.

Newton out of Oscar race

Newton out of Oscar race

Rediff.com15 Dec 2017

Amit Masurkar's black comedy didn't make it to the next round.

Review: Chattakari lacks emotional quotient

Review: Chattakari lacks emotional quotient

Rediff.com14 Sep 2012

The remake of 1970's hit film, fails to connect with the audience.

Kerala should not be denied foreign aid

Kerala should not be denied foreign aid

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

'To deny our people help in the time of their greatest need is cruelty,' says Aakar Patel, winner of the 2018 Prem Bhatia Award for Political Reporting.