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CAT TopperSpeak: Focus on accuracy and save time

CAT TopperSpeak: Focus on accuracy and save time

Rediff.com3 Oct 2014

Arijit Kumar Gorai who received admission offers from nine IIMs and SP Jain Institute of Management tells us how he cracked the test.

ASK MAYANK: 'Safe to Ask For A Salary Raise?'

ASK MAYANK: 'Safe to Ask For A Salary Raise?'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

Economics Nobel for India-born Abhijit Banerjee, Esther Duflo, M Kremer

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Banerjee, 58, was educated at the University of Calcutta, Jawaharlal Nehru University and Harvard University, where he received his Ph.D in 1988. He is currently the Ford Foundation International Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

What was wrong in converting to Islam, asks Hadiya

What was wrong in converting to Islam, asks Hadiya

Rediff.com10 Mar 2018

Kerala-based Hadiya, an alleged victim of love jihad, on Saturday expressed happiness at being "free now," days after the Supreme Court set aside a Kerala high court order annulling her marriage with a Muslim man.

BSc BioTech: What are the options available?

BSc BioTech: What are the options available?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international career for you.

India, US to launch innovation forum next year

India, US to launch innovation forum next year

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

India and the US also agreed to support the efforts of the Harvard Business School and the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad to develop a cluster map.

Entire country needs to be trained in combating disasters: NDRF

Entire country needs to be trained in combating disasters: NDRF

Rediff.com17 Apr 2016

The national calamity response force, NDRF feels it is time that citizens are "trained" in combating both man-made and natural catastrophes.

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

China's new nuke-capable missile can strike from space

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

In the test, a space rocket boosted a hypersonic glide vehicle, one capable of carrying a nuclear device, which circled the globe before impacting.

What you must know about the GRE!

What you must know about the GRE!

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The Graduate Record Examination is not very difficult. Really!

What you won't hear on Mann Ki Baat

What you won't hear on Mann Ki Baat

Rediff.com2 Feb 2018

'Modi maintains what has been called a 'strategic silence' on controversial topics,' points out Amulya Ganguli.

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Coronavirus: What about the Lab in Wuhan?

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

Why did the Chinese military take over the lab in Wuhan in end January? Did something go wrong? Claude Arpi glances at the mystery surrounding the origin of the coronavirus.

'She harassed me, my family members and wants a divorce'

'She harassed me, my family members and wants a divorce'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Can an MBA change your future?

Can an MBA change your future?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

A good business school will put you through a battery of tests to improve your soft skills, says Dr Tarun Pasricha.

'Omicron won't be a big challenge for India'

'Omicron won't be a big challenge for India'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

... 'Or any country which has reasonable vaccine coverage.' 'The emergence of Omicron clearly proves that if we allow a virus to circulate in an unvaccinated population, it would take a form which could be a Variant of Concern, or a new variant.'

CAT 2018: Will you score 100 percentile?

CAT 2018: Will you score 100 percentile?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2018

Two experts who took for the Common Admission Test this year, breaks down the paper for you.

'Modi has wasted his time with religious things'

'Modi has wasted his time with religious things'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

'Outside investors don't want to get tangled up in a religious war.'

Billionaires have always called the shots in India

Billionaires have always called the shots in India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

'James Crabtree ignores the emergence of a nexus between business and politics going back to the 1920s and talks of it as a new child of 21st century India,' says Shivanand Kanavi.

China exhibits caution at US election result

China exhibits caution at US election result

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

The US election campaign has provided plenty of ammunition for the CCP to make its case that its political system is superior.

The second quit India movement

The second quit India movement

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

Anjuli Bhargava explains why so many young Indians are packing their bags to study abroad and the steps that need to be taken to stem this outflow.

How will Modi deal with 'Dravidian' Stalin?

How will Modi deal with 'Dravidian' Stalin?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Indications are that Modi will have words of encouragement for Stalin, and the meeting is likely to be much less acrimonious than critics of either would want it to be. notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Woman I admire: 'She learnt English by talking to strangers!'

Woman I admire: 'She learnt English by talking to strangers!'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

An effervescent young girl, 25-year-old Preethu is a go-getter in life.

MEA rubbishes Al Jazeera report on India training N Koreans on classified tech

MEA rubbishes Al Jazeera report on India training N Koreans on classified tech

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

The External Affairs Ministry on Thursday discarded the article titled 'India's embarrassing North Korean connection' by Nilanjana Bhowmick in Al Jazeera, a Doha-based broadcaster, saying the insinuation regarding New Delhi's assistance to North Korea in United Nations proscribed activities is 'baseless and without any merit.'

'An impending quake caused whale beaching in TN'

'An impending quake caused whale beaching in TN'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

'The whale stranding-earthquake link is almost a certainty according to my reading.'

Sonia praises PM after Rahul's ordinance bombshell

Sonia praises PM after Rahul's ordinance bombshell

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

In an apparent attempt at assuaging his feelings in the wake of Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi's denunciation of the government, Congress Chief Sonia Gandhi on Sunday praised Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, saying schemes launched under his leadership have helped millions of people from the marginalised sections.

How to crack the CAT 2016

How to crack the CAT 2016

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Be prepared to attempt a zillion questions before you take the actual CAT, says Prof Uday Salunkhe.

How to crack the MAH-CET: Tips from a topper

How to crack the MAH-CET: Tips from a topper

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Ajinkya Jain who scored 99.99 percentile in MAHCET 2014 tells us how he cracked the exam.

Want a career in law? Find out how

Want a career in law? Find out how

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'India has 1 lawyer per 1,000 population.' 'Opportunities in the field of law are plenty.'

Major Gogoi's pathshala and the Wall of Heroes

Major Gogoi's pathshala and the Wall of Heroes

Rediff.com27 May 2017

At a time when nationalism is a much-debated topic and the Armed forces' sacrifices are being ignored, a 'Wall of Heroes' at schools and colleges across the country to inspire the youth is a must, says Tarun Vijay.

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Why we are poorer with Steve Cohen's passing

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

'Steve was the foremost strategic analyst on South Asia,' remembers Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Left Behind By Modi

Left Behind By Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

'The new order cometh, sweeping out the old,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash.

'My son wants to pursue Big Data in the US'

'My son wants to pursue Big Data in the US'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right course and college.

How to crack the IBPS Bank PO Exam 2013

How to crack the IBPS Bank PO Exam 2013

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

In an online chat, Anil Nagar, Director, Bank Power Institute, Delhi addressed questions on how to prepare for the IBPS Bank PO exam.

How to crack the GATE: Tips from a topper

How to crack the GATE: Tips from a topper

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

Saurabh Sarda who holds the All India Rank 3 for GATE 2014 in Computer Science Engineering shares his study secrets.

Expert tips to prepare for IIT-JEE

Expert tips to prepare for IIT-JEE

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Vinay Kumar tells you how to optimise your preparation.

'Won't seek any employment from the government'

'Won't seek any employment from the government'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

Justice J Chelameswar, who courted controversy by virtually revolting against Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra, also said that impeachment cannot be an answer to every problem and there was need to correct the system.

The 100 percentile girl!

The 100 percentile girl!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2014

Neha Manglik, the only female CAT topper this year tells us how she did it.

An interview students MUST read

An interview students MUST read

Rediff.com6 Nov 2017

'Adaptability is what is needed right now and students have to continuously learn the new tools to remain relevant in the career they choose.'

In defence of farm loan waivers

In defence of farm loan waivers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

Farm loan waivers should not be regarded as expenditure but as incentive and investment, argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant.

Dialogue and terrorism can't happen at the same time

Dialogue and terrorism can't happen at the same time

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Pakistan's 'approach is one of getting even, an eye for an eye, or death by a thousand cuts.' 'The entire effort is to be the equal of India. Unfortunately, the reality is that this can never be the case.' 'India will always be the bigger, economically stronger, technologically more self-reliant country.' 'Therein, lies the dilemma Pakistan faces which leads it to perennial enmity with India,' notes Ambassador Gautam Bambawale in the Air Marshal Y V Malse Memorial Lecture 2019.

Rest in peace, Mushir sahib!

Rest in peace, Mushir sahib!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Mohammad Sajjad salutes the memory of Mushirul Hasan -- historian, thinker, academic, institution builder, -- who passed into the ages this week.