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It's raining job promises in Odisha

It's raining job promises in Odisha

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Despite declining by three percentage points in 2022-23 (FY23) compared to FY19, Odisha's unemployment rate remains higher than the average in India.

How Much Does It Cost To Study Medicine Abroad?

How Much Does It Cost To Study Medicine Abroad?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani offers expert advice on about pursuing higher education abroad.

Rupee Declines. Add Gold To Portfolio

Rupee Declines. Add Gold To Portfolio

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

New investors should gradually build a 5 to 10 per cent allocation to gold.

Meet The 15-Year-Old AI Whiz Kid

Meet The 15-Year-Old AI Whiz Kid

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

'It was the early days of my 5th standard school vacation, and my mother asked me, 'Robotics classes or swimming classes for the weekends?' I chose robotics classes because technology fascinated me.'

Student suicide: HC orders police protection to Kerala college amid protest

Student suicide: HC orders police protection to Kerala college amid protest

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

The court directed police to provide protection for the "smooth functioning" of the college in order to conduct the admission process.

Non-minority officials can't dilute minority character: SC on AMU

Non-minority officials can't dilute minority character: SC on AMU

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The mere fact that some part of administration of an educational institution is also looked after by non-minority officials does not "dilute" its minority character, the Supreme Court observed on Wednesday while hearing the hugely disputed minority status of Aligarh Muslim University (AMU).

TN minister Ponmudy convicted in assets case as HC sets aside acquittal

TN minister Ponmudy convicted in assets case as HC sets aside acquittal

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

The judge set aside the order of the principal district judge, Villupuram, acquitting Ponmudy and his wife in the case.

Top-Up Home Loan May Cost Your Home!

Top-Up Home Loan May Cost Your Home!

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'If the borrower can't repay the loan due to lack of income or losses from speculative activities, they risk defaulting on it.' 'This could lead to the bank seizing the property.'

'Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Inspires New Investors'

'Rakesh Jhunjhunwala Inspires New Investors'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'More investors now view the stock market as a valuable opportunity, though many still seek quick gains, leading to a rise in futures and options trading.'

How does AMU's minority status matter to people, asks SC bench

How does AMU's minority status matter to people, asks SC bench

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

How does it matter for people whether the Aligarh Muslim University is a minority institution or not when it has continued to be an institute of national importance without the minority tag, the Supreme Court said on Thursday as it underlined that the intent of Article 30 of the Constitution is not to "ghettoise the minority".

Population rise not religion-linked, Muslim fertility rate lowest: NGO

Population rise not religion-linked, Muslim fertility rate lowest: NGO

Rediff.com9 May 2024

In a statement, the Population Foundation of India said it is deeply concerned about recent media reports "misreporting" the findings from the study to spread alarm regarding the growth of the Muslim population in the country.

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

Semiconductor, deep tech to be in focus at the India Mobile Congress

Semiconductor, deep tech to be in focus at the India Mobile Congress

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The three-day India Mobile Congress (IMC) will showcase the widening convergence of telecom with new domains, such as semiconductors and deep tech, P Ramakrishna, the forum's chief executive officer, said on Tuesday. With more than 250 global and domestic exhibitors, the seventh edition is expected to draw more than 100,000 visitors this year, he said. There will also be over 5,000 CXO-level delegates and more than 350 speakers.

Women Must Have Cover 10 Times Their Income

Women Must Have Cover 10 Times Their Income

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'If something unfortunate happens to an earning member, the family loses the crucial income which would have gone towards paying off debts, meeting the cost of children's higher education, or towards the upkeep of elderly parents.'

UGC lists 21 universities as fake; Delhi, UP top list

UGC lists 21 universities as fake; Delhi, UP top list

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Friday declared 21 universities as "fake" and not empowered to confer any degree, majority of which are in Delhi followed by Uttar Pradesh.

Digital payments in India to double to $7 tn by 2030

Digital payments in India to double to $7 tn by 2030

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

With digital adoption fast gaining currency, India is likely to see retail digital payments double to $7 trillion by 2030 from current levels, a study by Kearney and Amazon Pay said. In the report 'How Urban India Pays', Kearney-Amazon Pay said strong adoption of digital payments in online purchases has potentially led to a permanent shift in consumer behaviours, fuelling offline adoption as well.

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

'Washi Is A Superb Batter'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

'The world is yet to watch him, show his prowess as a batter, but given the chance he will do a great job.'

'Education is the best gift the government can give youngsters'

'Education is the best gift the government can give youngsters'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

'I want to make the government realise that they are not empowering Dalits by giving them free goats or hens; what they need is good education.'

People from India, China out-educating us: Obama

People from India, China out-educating us: Obama

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Billions of people from countries such as India and China are striving hard to "out-educate" Americans in mathematics and technology, President Barack Obama has said while stressing on education reforms to prepare Americans for a global economy where "jobs can go anywhere."

How We Can Create Millions Of Jobs

How We Can Create Millions Of Jobs

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'Three manufacturing sectors can create jobs by the million: Apparel, food, and electronic assembly.' 'Let's talk to them and ask them what it would take to scale by a factor of ten,' suggests Naushad Forbes.

Nitish takes on governor over VCs' graft charges

Nitish takes on governor over VCs' graft charges

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

The Nitish government has increased pressure on Governor Phagu Chauhan to take action against vice chancellors of two universities following allegations of corruption against them.

World University Rankings: Non-IITs in Top 100

World University Rankings: Non-IITs in Top 100

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences. The Indian School of Mines, Dhanbad. Vinay Umarji explains why these two universities have made India proud.

IAS officers' daughter jumps off building near Maharashtra secretariat

IAS officers' daughter jumps off building near Maharashtra secretariat

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

A 27-year-old woman, daughter of Maharashtra cadre IAS officers, allegedly committed suicide by jumping off the 10th floor of a building near Mantralaya in south Mumbai early Monday morning, the police said.

How to prepare your child for an education loan

How to prepare your child for an education loan

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Make your child understand that non-repayment of the loan puts all of it at risk

Strong growth prospects, mixed valuations seen for Info Edge stock

Strong growth prospects, mixed valuations seen for Info Edge stock

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Info Edge (India), the country's leading consumer internet company known for its platforms in recruitment (naukri.com), real estate (99acres.com), matrimony (jeevansathi.com) and education (shiksha.com) space, delivered revenue growth in line with expectations in the April-June quarter (Q1) of FY25.

What Is Navya Naveli Studying At IIM-A?

What Is Navya Naveli Studying At IIM-A?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Announced in January 2024, the BPGPA MBA is a blended (hybrid) programme that combines on-campus, in-person sessions and live interactive online sessions.

Is This Right Time To Buy A Home?

Is This Right Time To Buy A Home?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

For those looking for more affordable options, purchasing an under-construction property could be a smart move, as these generally cost less than ready-to-move-in properties.

IT firms may focus on tiered hiring strategy

IT firms may focus on tiered hiring strategy

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

As the job markets open up, top IT services firms may look at a tiered strategy in which they hire entry-level talents at higher salaries, amid a major technological shift, say HR analysts.

'Few OBCs fielded': Cong media cell vice president quits

'Few OBCs fielded': Cong media cell vice president quits

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Hours after the Congress party released its first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, Vice President of Congress Media Department Ajay Singh Yadav resigned from his post as fewer candidates from backward classes have been fielded by the party.

Over 93% retail traders lost money in F&O in three years, says Sebi

Over 93% retail traders lost money in F&O in three years, says Sebi

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

An analysis by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has revealed that retail traders remain at the wrong end of the stick when it comes to equity derivatives trading. About 93 per cent of them incurred an average loss of Rs 2 lakh (per trader) during the last three financial years. The new report highlights an increase in the loss-making individual investors in futures and options (F&O) to 91.1 per cent in FY24 compared to 89 per cent in FY22.

Will India CHANGE In Modi 3.0?

Will India CHANGE In Modi 3.0?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The climate for 'doing business' remains forbidding, taxtortion is still rife, corruption at state and district levels has increased, oil prices remain extortive with high taxation, and the continued red tape has kept the enterprise system as stifled as before, points out Debashis Basu.

100 University College London Scholarships

100 University College London Scholarships

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The India Excellence Scholarships will support Indian students with an outstanding academic record who wish to pursue a full-time master's degree at UCL.

Going for education loan? A 5-point checklist for you

Going for education loan? A 5-point checklist for you

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The stress associated with getting a loan and then paying it back can be substantially cut down if you plan well and understand the factors associated with the education loan

'We Are Lucky To Have Modi'

'We Are Lucky To Have Modi'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2024

'We don't have to go abroad for anything.' 'Anyone who thinks we have a lot to learn from the US needs to have his head examined.' 'We are in a new era.'

India erupts in celebrations as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's south pole

India erupts in celebrations as Chandrayaan-3 lands on Moon's south pole

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

People gathered in educational institutions, offices, city squares and religious places to watch the Indian Space Research Organisation's live telecast of Chandrayaan-3's final descent to the uncharted surface of the lunar south pole.

Why Indian universities don't make it to world rankings

Why Indian universities don't make it to world rankings

Rediff.com15 Nov 2012

While Indian universities stagnate, those in China are becoming engines of growth.

India doesn't have enough teachers

India doesn't have enough teachers

Rediff.com2 Aug 2018

India is also short of about a thousand colleges.

'People Call Me Dabang'

'People Call Me Dabang'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'This is the victory of the people of Gujarat who want real development, not the hype of development.'

'For 5 cr corpus in 5 yrs you must...'

'For 5 cr corpus in 5 yrs you must...'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Do you have financial planning or income tax queries? Ask rediffGURU Anil Rego.

U'khand CM Dhami allots portfolios, keeps over 2 dozen depts for himself

U'khand CM Dhami allots portfolios, keeps over 2 dozen depts for himself

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

These include home, industrial development (mining), justice, labour, excise, environment conservation and climate change, disaster management and rehabilitation and civil aviation.