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Good news for job seekers in India

Good news for job seekers in India

Rediff.com14 Sep 2014

The country is likely to see high growth in the job market as 70 per cent employers plan to expand their team, a recent survey said.

How Dada and Dhoni changed Indian cricket forever

How Dada and Dhoni changed Indian cricket forever

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

'In the leadership of Ganguly and a foreign coach, a much brighter phase of Indian cricket began.' 'India played the way I had wished throughout my playing career.' 'Dhoni brought calmness into Indian cricket.' 'Under Dhoni India started winning tight games, with the captain himself leading by example.'

Will Shah succeed as home minister?

Will Shah succeed as home minister?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Amit Shah now enters an unfamiliar and interesting phase of his political career. His success or failure will henceforth be assessed based on his performance as a key minister, points out Shekhar Gupta.

10 vocational courses you should consider

10 vocational courses you should consider

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

A brief look at some prominent vocations offering great opportunities. Almost all of these programmes are offered by several government and private institutions both at degree and diploma levels.

'When you reach the top, people will only see your success'

'When you reach the top, people will only see your success'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

In his first attempt, Chirag Jha, a BTech student from the IIT-Bombay scored a perfect 100 in the CAT 2015 results declared earlier this year.

10 mistakes you must avoid in your CV

10 mistakes you must avoid in your CV

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Steer clear of typos, templates and incorrect information.

PICS: Ronaldo strikes as Juventus extend Serie A lead

PICS: Ronaldo strikes as Juventus extend Serie A lead

Rediff.com20 Oct 2019

Cristiano Ronaldo opened the scoring as Juventus beat visiting Bologna 2-1 on Saturday to move four points clear at the top of the Serie A table. Ronaldo struck from close range after 19 minutes, but Danilo levelled for the visitors soon afterwards.

'There is no age limit for taking CFA exam'

'There is no age limit for taking CFA exam'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

In an online chat with readers, Vidhu Shekar, CFA, country head-India, CFA Institute shared advice on how to crack the CFA exam.

Mumbai Indians have adequate cover for Malinga: Bond

Mumbai Indians have adequate cover for Malinga: Bond

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Although handicapped by the absence of their pace injured spearhead Lasith Malinga, who may miss the entire Indian Premier League season 9 commencing, in Mumbai, on Saturday, title holders Mumbai Indians are quite confident that there are others capable of stepping into the Sri Lankan's shoes.

'I am not too worried about KL Rahul's form'

'I am not too worried about KL Rahul's form'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

There has been no change in KL Rahul's wretched form even after his comeback from suspension but India 'A' coach Rahul Dravid is not worried as he has confidence in the talented opener's quality.

Tennis Roundup: Kvitova and Svitolina make early exits in China

Tennis Roundup: Kvitova and Svitolina make early exits in China

Rediff.com29 Sep 2018

Unseeded Australian Daria Gavrilova upset fifth seed Petra Kvitova, of the Czech Republic, 6-2, 6-1 in the first round of the China Open on Saturday as Serbia's Aleksandra Krunic showed stunning powers of recovery to pull off her own shock win over sixth seed Elina Svitolina.

A job site for CAs by CAs

A job site for CAs by CAs

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Anurag Singal, founder of cajobportal, a job site that caters exclusively to CAs and commerce graduates tells us how he aims to skill and enable satisfactory employment to aspiring professionals.

'Every game of cricket is challenging, every series is challenging'

'Every game of cricket is challenging, every series is challenging'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

'When cricketers, coaches, captains, managers, franchise owners focus on the prize, they forget the process.' 'You can't win every game. Getting better is all about making mistakes.'

Is Kohli the greatest ODI batsman ever? Tell us!

Is Kohli the greatest ODI batsman ever? Tell us!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2019

Kohli, the world's No 1 Test and ODI batsman, led India through a historic tour of Australia, during which the team won the Test and ODI rubbers and drew the T20 International series.

Study abroad tips: How to crack your visa interview

Study abroad tips: How to crack your visa interview

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Provide necessary documents. Be calm and confident.

Mamata turns street fighter for cop she once refused to trust

Mamata turns street fighter for cop she once refused to trust

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Rajeev Kumar, the Kolkata police commissioner, is known for his impeccable investigating and electronic surveillance skills.

How to make the most of your performance appraisal

How to make the most of your performance appraisal

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

If you're writing your own review, list your achievements and failures with integrity. Do not furnish incorrect information or take credit for something you haven't done.

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

'Taimur loves the Ramayan'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

'He is not interested in cricket or football.' 'He is interested in singing, dancing and painting.' 'Right now, he thinks he's Lord Rama.'

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

The soldier who won India's first Param Vir Chakra

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Major Somnath Sharma was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously for his bravery in the Kashmir operations on November 3, 1947.

'We are lucky to have Narendra Modi and Amit Shah'

'We are lucky to have Narendra Modi and Amit Shah'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'After Vajpayee-Advani, Modi-Shah is the second best in India.'

'It is unlikely my father and I will work together'

'It is unlikely my father and I will work together'

Rediff.com16 May 2018

'We've had quite a few offers to work together.' 'But no, I don't think that's a good idea.' 'The comparisons would be unacceptable to me.'

What Tendulkar said in his first Parliament speech...

What Tendulkar said in his first Parliament speech...

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar wanted to raise the issue of financial security for national level athletes in his maiden Rajya Sabha speech, which could not take place due to protests in the Upper House.

4 life lessons you can learn from your father

4 life lessons you can learn from your father

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Learn by doing. Your priorities matter. Lead by example.

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Discovering the charming Soumitra Chatterjee

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Soumitra Chatterjee -- one of the finest Indian actors of our time -- meant so much to Aseem Chhabra.

Dhoni at 36 can beat players of 26: Shastri slams critics

Dhoni at 36 can beat players of 26: Shastri slams critics

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

Mahendra Singh Dhoni is irreplaceable in the Indian ODI team right now, feels national coach Ravi Shastri

'Why must a woman be nice always? Why can't she be dark?'

'Why must a woman be nice always? Why can't she be dark?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2018

'In the 1990s, wherever I would go for work, I would see Tabu dancing in a studio.'

Is job hopping a good idea?

Is job hopping a good idea?

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Anushka Saboo explores the possibilities of whether the grass is really greener on the other side.

Must-read! A handy guide to working with millennials

Must-read! A handy guide to working with millennials

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

The age of buying into ideologies just because they sound nice is long gone says Piyush Kedia.

Do you want to be a voice artist?

Do you want to be a voice artist?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The career is both diverse and complex.

Why Indian cricket didn't do well in the 1990s

Why Indian cricket didn't do well in the 1990s

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

'When I entered the Indian team's dressing room, I discovered that there was a divide in the team, like a wall in between two groups of players, there were two teams within one.' 'It was all about individual glory and if the team won in the process great!' 'My entire Test career was about me wishing that my Indian team was more like the Pakistan team.'

Indian youngsters should take gamble of playing abroad: Bhutia

Indian youngsters should take gamble of playing abroad: Bhutia

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

News of all that transpired on and off the football field.

I don't care who the best batsman at the moment is: Ponting

I don't care who the best batsman at the moment is: Ponting

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

'Whoever, I guess, masters the mind games the best will be the one who ends up with the best career record'

How to get 100 percentile in CAT

How to get 100 percentile in CAT

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

Clear your concepts. Practice mocks. Analyse what went wrong and work on them.

10 warning signs you are not getting the job

10 warning signs you are not getting the job

Rediff.com15 May 2017

Watch out for these warning signs.

Rahane's India expected to overpower Afghanistan

Rahane's India expected to overpower Afghanistan

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

India take on a war-ravaged-but-resilient Afghanistan in their first ever Test match, in Bengaluru, on Thursday.

Rahul Dravid on how to succeed in cricket

Rahul Dravid on how to succeed in cricket

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

'If you want to be a successful cricketer you need to figure out yourself, both on and off the field.'

'Pink slips are a reality; deal with it'

'Pink slips are a reality; deal with it'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2016

No one is indispensable, says Lakshmi Murthy, chief people officer, ITM Group of Institutions.

What does the new SAT mean for you

What does the new SAT mean for you

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Are the new changes helpful to test takers? Find out!

Great excitement among Googlers, Indians to welcome Modi: Sundar Pichai

Great excitement among Googlers, Indians to welcome Modi: Sundar Pichai

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

It's a honour to welcome Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Silicon Valley, says Sundar Pichai.

'He called me by his daughter's name'

'He called me by his daughter's name'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

'I try to say to myself, 'Don't cry in front of people'. But sometimes I can't help it.'