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Prepare for MCA, long-distance!

Prepare for MCA, long-distance!

Rediff.com23 Dec 2004

IMS Learning Resources Pvt Ltd invites applications for MCA ACE, the postal correspondence training programme for the All-India MCA Common Entrance Test and State Level MCA Entrance Exams.

Worry less, achieve more: How to be productive at work

Worry less, achieve more: How to be productive at work

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

Excerpts from How to be a Productivity Ninja: Worry Less, Achieve More and Love What You Do!

Raiding RBI reserves shows govt's desperation: Subbarao

Raiding RBI reserves shows govt's desperation: Subbarao

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

Subbarao said he would be "ok" if a sovereign bond issue in foreign currency is done once just to test the waters, but cautioned against using the instrument regularly.

The killing of Cecil, the beloved lion, has outraged the world

The killing of Cecil, the beloved lion, has outraged the world

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

An American dentist is identified to be the hunter of Zimbabwe's most famous lion, and he's now receiving death threats on the Internet

Here's what Rahane did during his time away from team

Here's what Rahane did during his time away from team

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Rahane spoke about how he channelised his energies during his two-month stay in Southampton, playing for the Hampshire.

Restaurateur Riyaz Amlani: The fire is a wakeup call

Restaurateur Riyaz Amlani: The fire is a wakeup call

Rediff.com29 Dec 2017

'Loss of property can be compensated but loss of lives cannot be,' says the well known restaurateur.

Will there be less account engineering?

Will there be less account engineering?

Rediff.com4 Nov 2020

IThe fiscal deficit target for 2020-2021 was originally set at 3.5 per cent of GDP. But the government's revenues have collapsed and its expenditure burden will only increase over the Budget estimates.' With the government having already planned for an additional borrowing of over Rs 4 trillion, the fiscal deficit for the current year would be much higher than the Budget estimate, notes A K Bhattacharya.

What a boat safari on the Kabini river reveals

What a boat safari on the Kabini river reveals

Rediff.com21 Sep 2016

'What one experiences is the soft scented breeze from the Kabini river and sounds of invisible insects strumming their guitars,' says Rajesh Karkera.

Safety Tips for Women: 'Text your travel route to a friend'

Safety Tips for Women: 'Text your travel route to a friend'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

As soon as you board a taxi, auto or bus, text the route and vehicle number to a close friend and a central data base -- may be a police control room.

Skateboarding: Sky has no limits, British prodigy eyes Tokyo

Skateboarding: Sky has no limits, British prodigy eyes Tokyo

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Brown is transforming ideas about what the next generation is capable of

Want to study at a top B-school? Read this

Want to study at a top B-school? Read this

Rediff.com30 Aug 2018

You have three months to crack the Common Admission Test.

As winter approaches, LoC is on fire

As winter approaches, LoC is on fire

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

'If the strength of foreign terrorists can be brought to negligible levels there will be few takers for militancy.' 'That is why it is important to neutralise the terrorists at their launch pads,' advises Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

5 career mistakes women must AVOID

5 career mistakes women must AVOID

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

In spite of continuous arguments about equality, women still do unmistakably more work than men at home, says Nidhi Pant.

'Govt wants 1.38 bn Indians to be yes men of the ruling party'

'Govt wants 1.38 bn Indians to be yes men of the ruling party'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

'It is a sad day when social activists, environmental campaigners, anti-corruption workers are singled out as anti-nationals and then criminalised.'

Jaitley is Modi-Shah's go-to man for Lok Sabha poll

Jaitley is Modi-Shah's go-to man for Lok Sabha poll

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

From handling the party organisation, finalising candidates, shooting the breeze with the media to pow-wows with diplomats and liaising with the PMO -- Arun Jaitley is the BJP's chief backroom manager in this election, reports R Rajagopalan.

Buying a day care insurance policy? Read this

Buying a day care insurance policy? Read this

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Mahavir Chopra explains the pitfalls one may face after buying a day care insurance policy

India needs a new army -- Waste Warriors!

India needs a new army -- Waste Warriors!

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

We need to bring solid waste management into all school curricula in an organised and cohesive manner, suggests Anjuli Bhargava.

'Even doctors get scared and nurses cry'

'Even doctors get scared and nurses cry'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

'Healthcare workers treating coronavirus have been among the hardest hit.' 'It is scary, but this is what we signed up for and became doctors.'

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.

'Pleased to see Ishant taking up the role of the leader of India's pace attack'

'Pleased to see Ishant taking up the role of the leader of India's pace attack'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2015

Virat Kohli has singled out Ishant Sharma for his efforts in the just-concluded Test series against South Africa, one that the home team won comprehensively.

Islamic State's Hyderabad chief, fund-raiser arrested by NIA

Islamic State's Hyderabad chief, fund-raiser arrested by NIA

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

"Yasir Niamatullah, chief of Hyderabad module, and Athaullah Rehman, a motivator who raised funds, have been arrested by the NIA.

BCCI facing issues implementing 'Conflict' clause: Edulji

BCCI facing issues implementing 'Conflict' clause: Edulji

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

The Committee of Administrators is facing practical problems in implementing the Conflict of Interest guidelines on the day-to-day BCCI operations, CoA member Diana Edulji conceded.

Tendulkar has one worry about Eden day-night Test...

Tendulkar has one worry about Eden day-night Test...

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

The dew was a factor at the Eden Gardens during ODI games under floodlights, something Tendulkar is apprehensive about.

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

What the rise in China's defence budget really means

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'China's opaque defence allocation processes are shrouded in mystery and have triggered security dilemmas among its neighbours and others,' notes China expert Srikanth Kondapalli.

How Gillespie solved Ishant's woes

How Gillespie solved Ishant's woes

Rediff.com28 Dec 2019

Ishant explained how Gillespie changed his training methods to get better results

Players' revolt forces Indian women's team coach to quit

Players' revolt forces Indian women's team coach to quit

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

Indian women's cricket team coach Tushar Arothe resigned on Tuesday after his position became untenable due to alleged differences with some of the star players, who had protested against his training methods.

Why this Aussie is wary of Indian batsmen...

Why this Aussie is wary of Indian batsmen...

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

India's batting line-up poses a 'big threat' and Australia need to score huge runs to counter the hosts during the five-match ODI series beginning on September 17, all-rounder Marcus Stoinis said on Tuesday.

Kissing for the first time? These tips will come handy

Kissing for the first time? These tips will come handy

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

Nervous about your first kiss? Keep these pointers in mind.

Naomi Osaka's plan A,B and C revealed!

Naomi Osaka's plan A,B and C revealed!

Rediff.com21 Jan 2019

Osaka has had to mix things up during a grinding progression to the last eight at Melbourne Park

Why Parents struggle to TALK to Teens

Why Parents struggle to TALK to Teens

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

You struggle because, first you 'try' and second, you, 'talk', says mind coach, NLP trainer and Zen Lifestyle Expert Anu Krishna.

Sehwag hits 146 in India Seniors win

Sehwag hits 146 in India Seniors win

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

The India opener was specially harsh on Kartik, hitting him for five sixes and one four in one over.

'Serena ready to claim first Slam as a mum'

'Serena ready to claim first Slam as a mum'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2019

Coach Patrick Mouratoglou claimed Serena Williams' fitness had since gone up a notch and Margaret Court's all-time record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles may well be in peril at the Australian Open.

Over 600 authors, scientists seek withdrawal of citizenship bill

Over 600 authors, scientists seek withdrawal of citizenship bill

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Scholars and students have cautioned that the proposed divisive and discriminatory changes would harm the country.

President Mukherjee appeals for tolerance yet again

President Mukherjee appeals for tolerance yet again

Rediff.com20 Oct 2015

President Pranab Mukherjee has yet again come out with an appeal for practicing tolerance and to accept differences while respecting dissent, in remarks that come in the midst of growing intolerance in the country.

5 career skills that will matter in 2020

5 career skills that will matter in 2020

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

In the age of robots and automation, skills such as people management, coordination and negotiations will be relevant, says Babita Shekhar.

Personal laws must be constitutionally compliant: Jaitley

Personal laws must be constitutionally compliant: Jaitley

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

He said there is a fundamental distinction between religious practices, rituals and civil rights.

'It will take one more game for Rising Pune Supergiants to gel together as a team'

'It will take one more game for Rising Pune Supergiants to gel together as a team'

Rediff.com10 Apr 2016

Ajinkya Rahane has said the Rising Pune Supergiants, new entrants in the Indian Premier League, needed one more game at least to cobble together as one.

Fielding woes for near-perfect Team India

Fielding woes for near-perfect Team India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2016

India have been a far superior side to England in the ongoing five-match Test series but an area where the home team should have done better was close-in catching, feels fielding coach R Sridhar.

Lanka captain sends out warning signal to World T20 teams...

Lanka captain sends out warning signal to World T20 teams...

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

If we click, we can do anything, says Angelo Mathews .