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Study Abroad: How To Deal With Rising Costs

Study Abroad: How To Deal With Rising Costs

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The rupee depreciation will work in favour of students who are currently studying in the US and plan to secure a job that pays in dollars.

Dear Nirmalaji, reduce income tax

Dear Nirmalaji, reduce income tax

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

A banker from Jaipur in Rajasthan tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what he would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.

India 'priest' of world peace, but...:Rajnath's message to China

India 'priest' of world peace, but...:Rajnath's message to China

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

The defence minister said "last year in Galwan Valley, our soldiers displayed exemplary courage and valour in line of duty. I salute all brave soldiers who laid down their lives fighting for the nation."

Delhi riots: Court asks police to sensitise investigating officers

Delhi riots: Court asks police to sensitise investigating officers

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

The false statement was filed by an IO in his reply to a bail application of a man arrested in the case related to ransacking of a shop during the riots in Jyoti Nagar area.

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh breaks his 1-day fast

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh breaks his 1-day fast

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Janata Dal-United MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh offered juice to Harivansh to help him break the fast.

China has driven India into America's arms

China has driven India into America's arms

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

Henry Kissinger once said, 'It may be dangerous to be America's enemy, but to be America's friend is fatal.' India will have to wait and see, observes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Hindu outfit wants action against lawyer who tore map

Hindu outfit wants action against lawyer who tore map

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Rajeev Dhavan had created a flutter in the packed courtroom on Wednesday when he tore the pictorial map provided by senior lawyer Vikas Singh, representing AIHM.

Modi carries out major overhaul of Cabinet; Sonowal, Scindia brought in

Modi carries out major overhaul of Cabinet; Sonowal, Scindia brought in

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

This is the first reshuffle in the Council of Ministers by Prime Minister Modi since he assumed charge for a second term in May 2019.

Rumblings in Congress over Rajya Sabha nominations

Rumblings in Congress over Rajya Sabha nominations

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera tweeted, "Shayad meri tapasya mein kuch kami reh gayi (Maybe my penance fell short)."

Dear Nirmalaji, please boost private investment

Dear Nirmalaji, please boost private investment

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Tanvi Dubey, a supreme Court lawyer, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what she would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.

'To me, this is true patriotism'

'To me, this is true patriotism'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

'To me, this is true patriotism - not deciding who should and should not say 'Bharat Mata ki jai,' in what language, with what inflexion, at what time, etc, but the recognition that the Indians who protected our country and the military traditions that made those men, must be honoured,' says Rajeev Chandrasekhar.

Dear Nirmalaji, please consider affordable housing

Dear Nirmalaji, please consider affordable housing

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

Akansha Dixit, who works in a firm in Mumbai, tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what she would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.

Avika, Ragini, Riddhi, Jasmine... watch Incredibles 2

Avika, Ragini, Riddhi, Jasmine... watch Incredibles 2

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Telly folk catch the latest Pixar classic.

PIX: Taimur has a birthday party!

PIX: Taimur has a birthday party!

Rediff.com9 Dec 2018

The celebrations start early for Saif-Kareena's munchkin.

In CCs meet on Afghanistan, Modi directs refuge to Sikh, Hindus wanting to come to India

In CCs meet on Afghanistan, Modi directs refuge to Sikh, Hindus wanting to come to India

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday directed officials to ensure safe evacuation of all Indian citizens from Afghanistan and to provide refuge to Sikhs and Hindus wanting to come to India from there, as he chaired a crucial high-level meeting in the backdrop of the Taliban takeover of the war-torn country, sources said.

Have you watched these short films?

Have you watched these short films?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

ZEE5 has launched a short film festival. Joginder Tuteja tells you what's on offer.

'I want to make Rs 1 crore in 17 yrs'

'I want to make Rs 1 crore in 17 yrs'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.

Dear Nirmalaji, increase home loan deduction limit

Dear Nirmalaji, increase home loan deduction limit

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

A businesswoman from Gujarat tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what she would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.

Dear Nirmalaji, please reduce the tax on diesel

Dear Nirmalaji, please reduce the tax on diesel

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

A truck driver from Kerala tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what he would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.

Dear Nirmalaji, please make cooking oil cheaper

Dear Nirmalaji, please make cooking oil cheaper

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

A newspaper vendor from Neknoor in Maharashtra tells Rediff.com's A Ganesh Nadar what he would like to see in Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Budget.

Modi's new ministers take charge a day after expansion

Modi's new ministers take charge a day after expansion

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and other ministers took charge of their respective offices on Thursday, a day after taking oath at a ceremony held in the Darbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Afridi backs Akhtar's proposal for Indo-Pak series

Afridi backs Akhtar's proposal for Indo-Pak series

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Afridi said that he was surprised by the comments of Indian great Kapil and former IPL chairman, Rajeev Shukla, who outrightly dismissed Akhtar's suggestion. He also questioned the PCB and the Pakistan team management for making fitness of players a big issue.

Save Mumbai hockey, former Olympians appeal to Rijiju

Save Mumbai hockey, former Olympians appeal to Rijiju

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

Legendary Olympians urged the authorities concerned that Mumbai be allowed to continue in its present independent state with direct affiliation to Hockey India as a full member.

No reopening of SC, ST reservations in promotion: SC

No reopening of SC, ST reservations in promotion: SC

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it would not reopen its decision on granting reservation in promotions to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes as it was for the states to decide how they implement it.

'Secularism may not survive in India'

'Secularism may not survive in India'

Rediff.com13 May 2022

'You will see more laws that treat Hindus and non-Hindus, especially Muslims, quite unequally.' 'Once you see this kind of erosion of secularism, it will be very hard to get it back.'

RS Dy chairman has chai pe charcha with suspended MPs

RS Dy chairman has chai pe charcha with suspended MPs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The protesting MPs did not accept the tea and snacks offered by the deputy chairman.

PIX: Alia-Ranbir party with the Ambanis

PIX: Alia-Ranbir party with the Ambanis

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Guests trouped out of Arpita Khan's party and into Mukesh Ambani's, on the other side of Mumbai.

UP scribe murder: SHO suspended for negligence, probe shifted

UP scribe murder: SHO suspended for negligence, probe shifted

Rediff.com24 Jul 2020

The action has been taken in view of the report submitted by Circle Officer (Ghaziabad Zone 1) Rakesh Mishra, who was probing the matter, the SSP said.

Cong's Ramesh Kumar sorry after 'enjoy rape' remark triggers criticism

Cong's Ramesh Kumar sorry after 'enjoy rape' remark triggers criticism

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The BJP in New Delhi targeted top Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and his sister Priyanka Gandhi Vadra over their party colleague's controversial remarks, questioning their silence on the matter.

Upendra Kushwaha merges his party with Nitish's JD-U

Upendra Kushwaha merges his party with Nitish's JD-U

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

A former protege of the JD-U de facto leader, Kushwaha, had revolted against Kumar in 2013, giving up his Rajya Sabha berth and floated his own outfit.

SEE: Scindia greets Cong leaders as newly elected RS MPs take oath

SEE: Scindia greets Cong leaders as newly elected RS MPs take oath

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

Scindia, who is now with the BJP and took oath as a member from Madhya Pradesh, greeted his bete noire before taking oath. Scindia and Singh had differences that led to Scindia quitting the Congress. Scindia also greeted Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Ghulam Nabi Azad.

Suspended RS MPs end sit-in after Oppn boycotts House

Suspended RS MPs end sit-in after Oppn boycotts House

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

The suspended Rajya Sabha parliamentarians, who spent the night on the lawns near Mahatma Gandhi's statue in what several old-timers said was the first such overnight protest in the complex, got a surprise visitor in the morning -- Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh who came with tea and snacks.

Info against scribe held for espionage 'sensitive' yet 'sketchy': Court

Info against scribe held for espionage 'sensitive' yet 'sketchy': Court

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

"I have gone through the contents of the FIR which was produced before me in a sealed cover. Even though the nature of allegations against the accused persons pertains to offences U/S 3/4/5 of officials Secrets Act as well as offence U/S 120-B IPC wherein the accused alleged to have been supplying strategic/sensitive information to their handlers in China and therefore, same is of sensitive in nature," the judge said.

Why BJP will target these 15 MPs

Why BJP will target these 15 MPs

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

BJP plans to put up strong candidates against these 15 MPs.

6 surgical strikes were conducted in UPA rule: Cong

6 surgical strikes were conducted in UPA rule: Cong

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The UPA government carried out six surgical strikes -- Bhattal sector in Poonch (June 19, 2008); Sharda sector, across Neelam River Valley, in Kel (August 30-September 1, 2011); Sawan Patra checkpost (January 6, 2013); Nazapir sector (July 27-28, 2013); Neelam Valley (August 6, 2013); and one on December 23, 2013, Congress spokesperson Rajeev Shukla said.

COMING UP: Entertainment, entertainment, entertainment!

COMING UP: Entertainment, entertainment, entertainment!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

The last two months of the year have plenty of entertainment to offer.

Bajrang, Vinesh nominated for Khel Ratna

Bajrang, Vinesh nominated for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

World No 1 Bajrang has recently stamped his authority at the Asian Championship in Xi'an, China by clinching a gold medal in the men's 65kg freestyle event.

BMW case: SC acquits 3 co-accused, pulls up cops

BMW case: SC acquits 3 co-accused, pulls up cops

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

The Supreme Court on Wednesday acquitted three persons sentenced to varying jail terms for tampering with evidence in the infamous 1999 BMW hit-and-run case, involving former Naval chief Admiral S M Nanda's grandson Sanjeev Nanda.

Congress in poll mode, sets up 3 key panels for 2019 elections

Congress in poll mode, sets up 3 key panels for 2019 elections

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Party chief Rahul Gandhi formed a nine-member Core Group Committee, a 19-member Manifesto Committee and a committee comprising 19 top party leaders who will look after the publicity during the elections.

PHOTOS: What brought Tendulkar and Azharuddin together...

PHOTOS: What brought Tendulkar and Azharuddin together...

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

It was an illustrious gathering in Kanpur on Thursday as the Board of Control for Cricket in India felicitated its former Test captains including Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri, Mohammad Azharuddin, Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly, Anil Kumble and Mahendra Singh Dhoni among others to celebrate India's 500th Test match.