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How To Crack UPSC 2023

How To Crack UPSC 2023

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

It is recommended to allocate a minimum of 3 to 4 hours for studying over the weekdays and maximise effort during the weekends, suggests Sarmad Mehraj, teacher and VP, product (UPSC) at BYJU'S.

'Kashmiris would never like to be part of Pakistan'

'Kashmiris would never like to be part of Pakistan'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

'They are worried that the BJP government is trying to reduce Kashmiris as a minority.'

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Why 27,000 Litres Of Ganga Jal Was Carried to London

Rediff.com6 May 2023

When Jaipur's Maharaja Madho Singh was invited to attend King Edward VII's coronation in 1902, he chartered a ship for Rs 15 lakh for the journey. He also carried 27,000 litres of Ganga jal on board. Prakash Bhandari recalls the maharaja's voyage to attend a British monarch's coronation on a day when Charles III will be crowned king at Westminster Abbey.

Why India is experimenting with its T20 squad

Why India is experimenting with its T20 squad

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Rohit Sharma feels having a solid bench strength is paramount

The Race To Be Called Visionary

The Race To Be Called Visionary

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Unfortunately, in India, infrastructure projects are lost in a miasma of political and personal vanity, observes Shyam G Menon.

Rahul or Gill ideal opener for Zim ODIs?

Rahul or Gill ideal opener for Zim ODIs?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2022

So, will Rahul allow Gill to continue his good form at the top of the order or perch himself out there at the onset with one eye on the Asia Cup?

Eye on '23 WC: India start 50 over auditions

Eye on '23 WC: India start 50 over auditions

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Exactly 11 months are left for the marquee event in India and the series starting on Friday will give the team an initial idea about some of the middle-order slots

Govt files review plea against release of six convicts in Rajiv Gandhi murder case

Govt files review plea against release of six convicts in Rajiv Gandhi murder case

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Facing criticism from the Congress, the government on Thursday moved the Supreme Court seeking a review of its order for premature release of six convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

SSLV's second flight scheduled in first quarter of this year: ISRO

SSLV's second flight scheduled in first quarter of this year: ISRO

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

The SSLV is designed to be affordable and amenable to industry production and aimed to function as a launch-on-demand platform for mini, micro or nano satellites.

Kanwar Yatra cancelled in UP after SC intervention

Kanwar Yatra cancelled in UP after SC intervention

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

The yatra goes on till the first week of August and sees thousands of Shiva devotees called kanwariyas' travelling mostly on foot from neighbouring states, including Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Delhi to collect water from the Ganges in Haridwar.

'Shami ideal replacement for Bumrah, Arshdeep is committed'

'Shami ideal replacement for Bumrah, Arshdeep is committed'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Indian cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar reckons that ground conditions will dictate which spinners are to be played in the XI.

COVID outbreak puts India out of women's Asian Cup

COVID outbreak puts India out of women's Asian Cup

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

The Women's Asian Cup was thrown into turmoil when hosts India were kicked out of the tournament after a COVID-19 outbreak meant they were unable to field a team for their Group A match against Taiwan on Sunday.

Union minister Mishra calls for stepping up use of Hindi in govt work

Union minister Mishra calls for stepping up use of Hindi in govt work

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Ahead of an all-India conference on official language being held in Varanasi on Saturday, Union minister of state for home Ajay Kumar Mishra Teni said more and more government work should be done in Hindi.

India saved many lives, thanks to doctors: PM

India saved many lives, thanks to doctors: PM

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed the contribution of doctors in saving lives from coronavirus and asserted that his government gave paramount importance to augmenting healthcare infrastructure to combat the pandemic.

SpiceJet gets DGCA notice after 8 incidents in 18 days

SpiceJet gets DGCA notice after 8 incidents in 18 days

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

SpiceJet has failed to 'establish safe, efficient and reliable air services' under the terms of Rule 134 and Schedule XI of the Aircraft Rules, 1937, the notice issued by the DGCA stated.

Xi makes first public appearance after SCO summit, scotches coup rumours

Xi makes first public appearance after SCO summit, scotches coup rumours

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday visited an exhibition of the Communist Party, appearing in public for the first time after his return from the SCO summit on September 16, which sparked rumours about his absence from the limelight ahead of next month's key Congress of the ruling party.

ICSE cancels class 10 exams as India grapples with Covid

ICSE cancels class 10 exams as India grapples with Covid

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

"Given the present worsening situation of the COVID-19 pandemic in the country, the CICSE has decided to cancel the class 10 examination. The option for students announced earlier, stands withdrawn. The safety and wellbeing of our students and teaching faculty is of topmost priority and paramount importance," said Arathoon, secretary and chief executive of the CISCE.

BCCI won't rush players back despite facilities opening

BCCI won't rush players back despite facilities opening

Rediff.com18 May 2020

India's cricketers will not be rushed back into training even after the country gave the green light on Sunday for sports facilities to open, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said. India has extended a nationwide lockdown to May 31 as it tries to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, and while stadiums and sports complexes are reopening to allow athletes to train there will be no events staged that would draw spectators.

MNC e-commerce giants violating FDI norms: CAIT

MNC e-commerce giants violating FDI norms: CAIT

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

India's largest traders' association CAIT on Tuesday said few multinational e-commerce giants with a heavy arsenal of funding are attempting to flout foreign investment guidelines for the sector and demanded strict enforcement action. Releasing a whitepaper on the e-commerce policy, the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT) said e-commerce entities have "structured their relationship as marketplace with sellers in a such a way that they are in a position to control either seller on their platform or the inventory and also escape the scrutiny of the enforcement agencies." "Under the guise of such control or ownership over sellers, the issue also permeates from being a mere FDI policy violation to also being an anti-competitive conduct," it said.

The Birthday Emraan Hashmi Wants To Forget

The Birthday Emraan Hashmi Wants To Forget

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'I remember how my grandmother was scared for me when I joined the industry because she was aware of the hurdles and pitfalls.' 'It's a harsh place.' 'When the going is good, it's great, but you really have to have the spirit to deal with the situation when the chips are down.'

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

AUKUS And The Militarization Of Indo Pacific

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Although the pact would focus mainly on the Pacific and the South China Sea region, any action designed to deter China with or without New Delhi's active participation is a welcome move, notes Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Team India to have new physios, trainers

Team India to have new physios, trainers

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

The Indian team will soon have new physios and strength and conditioning (S&C) coaches, who will be part of a dedicated Sports Science & Sports Medicine (SSSM) team headed by Nitin Patel.

Markets: 'Volatility to remain higher than usual'

Markets: 'Volatility to remain higher than usual'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

'Periods of high volatility are usually bad for mid-caps and this is something that has to be kept in mind.' 'Focus on quality is of paramount importance.'

I-League suspended as 8 players test COVID-19 positive

I-League suspended as 8 players test COVID-19 positive

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Five players and three team officials from Real Kashmir FC, one player each from Mohammedan Sporting, debutants Sreenidi Deccan FC and Aizawl FC returned positive in the tests, conducted in Kolkata, on Tuesday.

Moody's slashes 2021 GDP growth to 9.6% from 13.9%

Moody's slashes 2021 GDP growth to 9.6% from 13.9%

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Moody's Investors Service on Wednesday slashed India's growth projection to 9.6 per cent for the 2021 calendar year, from its earlier estimate of 13.9 per cent, and said faster vaccination progress will be paramount in restricting economic losses to June quarter.

Big win for Modi govt as SC approves DeMo process with 4:1 majority

Big win for Modi govt as SC approves DeMo process with 4:1 majority

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

In a big win for the Narendra Modi government, the Supreme Court in a 4:1 majority verdict on Monday gave its stamp of approval to the Centre's 2016 decision to demonetise the Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 denomination currency notes, saying the decision-making process was neither flawed nor hasty.

BCCI to conduct full domestic season in 2021-22

BCCI to conduct full domestic season in 2021-22

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

The BCCI will conduct all its domestic tournaments across age-groups with the coveted Ranji Trophy, starting on November 16, being the marquee event among the 2127 matches scheduled for 2021-22 season.

All talk about ODI's future is nonsense: Rohit Sharma

All talk about ODI's future is nonsense: Rohit Sharma

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

India captain Rohit Sharma believes ODIs are an important and integral part of the game.

Remembering Mother Teresa, 25 Years On

Remembering Mother Teresa, 25 Years On

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Twenty five years after her passing, Mother Teresa's congregation continues to work selflessly in the homes she set up for abandoned babies, leprosy victims and the dying destitute, reports Payal Singh Mohanka.

Naidu urges armed forces to develop Indian military into future force

Naidu urges armed forces to develop Indian military into future force

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Historically, India has never been expansionist in its outlook and her approach has always been of peaceful coexistence and one designed to deter the forces of terror and disruption.

India women's hockey player tests positive; match vs Korea cancelled

India women's hockey player tests positive; match vs Korea cancelled

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

A member of the Indian women's hockey team participating in the Asian Champions Trophy in Donghae, South Korea has tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in the cancellation of its next two matches against defending champions Korea and China respectively.

BJP repeats its gambit with another CM change

BJP repeats its gambit with another CM change

Rediff.com14 May 2022

The BJP has changed five chief ministers since 2019, including in Gujarat and Karnataka.

COVID-19: NRAI defers national camp indefinitely

COVID-19: NRAI defers national camp indefinitely

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

"Health and safety of Shooters/Coaches was paramount in the review of the decision. NRAI will announce a new schedule at a later date."

How the world reacted to NZ abandoning Pakistan series

How the world reacted to NZ abandoning Pakistan series

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

New Zealand abandoned their limited-overs series in Pakistan on Friday after receiving a security alert, with the tourists "unilaterally suspending" all their scheduled matches.

Cong development's enemy, double benefit to Himachal if BJP re-elected: Modi

Cong development's enemy, double benefit to Himachal if BJP re-elected: Modi

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

If the Congress comes to power in the state, it will not allow his government to work, Modi claimed.

At 37, I am hitting my peak: Sunil Chhetri

At 37, I am hitting my peak: Sunil Chhetri

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

Chhetri expressed his desire to play the Asian Cup on home soil

Omicron: Remaining two ODIs between SA-Netherlands postponed

Omicron: Remaining two ODIs between SA-Netherlands postponed

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

Cricket South Africa (CSA) and Koninklijke Nederlandse Cricket Bond (KNCB) have mutually agreed to defer the three-match ODI series which began on Friday.

SC asks UP to reconsider its stand to hold even symbolic Kanwar Yatra

SC asks UP to reconsider its stand to hold even symbolic Kanwar Yatra

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

A bench of Justices R F Nariman and B R Gavai said that it is of the prima face view that all kinds of sentiments are subservient to Article 21 of the Constitution.

End social media interference in India's democracy: Sonia in LS

End social media interference in India's democracy: Sonia in LS

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Wednesday urged the government to put an end to the alleged 'systematic interference' of Facebook and other social media giants in India's electoral politics.

Sidhu sparks row by addressing Pak PM as 'elder brother'

Sidhu sparks row by addressing Pak PM as 'elder brother'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2021

Sidhu visited the revered Gurdwara Darbar Sahib and offered prayers and stressed on 'opening of a new friendship chapter' and trade between the two countries, days after India early this week reopened the visa-free Kartarpur corridor for Sikh pilgrims.