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PIX: India's unlikely heroes stun Aus; win series in style

PIX: India's unlikely heroes stun Aus; win series in style

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

PHOTOS from the 5th T20I match between India and Australia played in Bengaluru on Sunday

ICC World Cup PIX: New Zealand pick up 99-run win over Netherlands

ICC World Cup PIX: New Zealand pick up 99-run win over Netherlands

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

Images from the ICC Men's ODI World Cup match between New Zealand and the Netherlands in Hyderabad on Monday.

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

A Lot At Stake For India In US' Indo-Pacific Strategy

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India is increasingly a willing participant in the evolving US' Indo-Pacific strategy. While these developments are related to the perception of a growing Chinese security challenge, their implications for India's much-vaunted strategic autonomy should be a matter of deeper and closer reflection, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

SC seeks govt's reply to pleas challenging places of worship law

SC seeks govt's reply to pleas challenging places of worship law

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to file its reply to a batch of PILs challenging the validity of certain provisions of a 1991 law that prohibit filing of a lawsuit to reclaim a place of worship or seek a change in its character from what prevailed on August 15, 1947.

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Lok Sabha clears 3 criminal law bills in absence of Opposition

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The Lok Sabha on Wednesday passed three bills to replace the colonial-era criminal laws by voice vote.

'You're provoking me, so off you go to jail'

'You're provoking me, so off you go to jail'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'The Bills (Bharatiya Saksha, Bharatiya Nagarik Sanhita and Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) are arbitrary, opaque and ambiguous and structurally quite violent.'

What had been the use of love?

What had been the use of love?

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

It had meant nothing but moments of intimacy, sweet but transient moments. An intriguing excerpt from Manju Kapur's new novel The Gallery.

CAT 2010: A winning strategy to crack RC

CAT 2010: A winning strategy to crack RC

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Remember every RC passage has a one-line gist. A 10-line gist means you did not understand the underlying idea. So how should you go about cracking the RC section of CBT CAT? TCY experts share the 'Connect the dot' strategy.

How to crack Subjective Selection for IBPS BankPO exam

How to crack Subjective Selection for IBPS BankPO exam

Rediff.com24 Aug 2011

In an online chat hosted by Get Ahead on August 23, Aziz Manva, head, Testfunda.com addressed reader queries on how to crack 'subjective selection'for IBPS BankPO exam. The exam is scheduled on September 18, 2011.

One Baby Step To Peace In Israel-Hamas War

One Baby Step To Peace In Israel-Hamas War

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The Maltese resolution envisages a win-win situation, which the two parties fail to see in their mood to bring each other to book. It may well mark the beginning of the end of war, predicts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

We did not read the pitch correctly

We did not read the pitch correctly

Rediff.com24 Sep 2004

Online CAT: Tips to crack Verbal Ability

Online CAT: Tips to crack Verbal Ability

Rediff.com8 May 2009

The experts at TCYonline.com present a few reading strategies that should prove helpful.

Why Diet Control Will Work Where Dieting Doesn't

Why Diet Control Will Work Where Dieting Doesn't

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

rediffGURU and wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.

MH-CET 2009: Last minute tips

MH-CET 2009: Last minute tips

Rediff.com10 Feb 2009

Here's how to tackle each area that will help you maximize your scores.

CAT Tips: Comprehensive guide to solve VA

CAT Tips: Comprehensive guide to solve VA

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Professor Sujit Kumar's book 'Verbal Ability for the CAT, talks about how to crack the Verbal Ability section. Read on for extracts from the book.

CAT: Quant questions you can expect

CAT: Quant questions you can expect

Rediff.com31 Oct 2008

A look at the various types of questions that have made an appearance in the entrance exams of management schools.

Want car insurance? Please read this

Want car insurance? Please read this

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Educate yourself about your car insurance policy's terms and conditions before buying or renewing it, suggests Animesh Das, head of product strategy, ACKO General Insurance.

'What's the key to cracking CAT?'

'What's the key to cracking CAT?'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Examination experts at TCYonline hosted a chat with GA readers addressing CAT-related questions on June 29. The transcript.

What's your CAT strategy?

What's your CAT strategy?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2006

Get Ahead reader Rituma is taking the CAT 2006 exam on November 19 and wants your feedback on her current strategy.

CAT: 'Think logically, not mechanically'

CAT: 'Think logically, not mechanically'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Trainers from TCY answer questions regarding the CAT 2007. They give strategies for the different sections as well as advice for overall preparation.

CAT: 'Think logically, not mechanically'

CAT: 'Think logically, not mechanically'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Trainers from TCY answer questions regarding the CAT 2007. They give strategies for the different sections as well as advice for overall preparation.

CAT: Crackdown on Verbal Ability

CAT: Crackdown on Verbal Ability

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

CAT expert ARKS Srinivas explains how to attempt Grammar, Vocabulary, and Critical Reasoning questions in the Verbal Ability section of the paper.

Analysis and expected cut-offs for IIFT 2009

Analysis and expected cut-offs for IIFT 2009

Rediff.com25 Nov 2009

A break-up of the sections and questions of the IIFT entrance test and how students should have attempted the paper.

CAT 2009: Why you need a draft strategy

CAT 2009: Why you need a draft strategy

Rediff.com12 Nov 2009

An excerpt from IIM alumnus Sidharth Balakrishna's book An Introduction to the CAT.

Rajasthan, Andhra, Assam oppose same-sex marriage: Centre tells SC

Rajasthan, Andhra, Assam oppose same-sex marriage: Centre tells SC

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The Centre had, in an affidavit filed in the apex court earlier, said it had issued a letter on April 18 to all states inviting comments and views on the "seminal issue" raised in these petitions.

CAT 2007: 'Study at least 5 hours a day'

CAT 2007: 'Study at least 5 hours a day'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

KB Sharma and Deepak Kumar, competitive examination experts, give advice to Get Ahead readers on CAT 2007.

SC agrees to hear challenges to Places of Worship Act on April 5

SC agrees to hear challenges to Places of Worship Act on April 5

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court will hear on April 5 a batch of PILs challenging the validity of certain provisions of a 1991 law that prohibits filing of a lawsuit to reclaim a place of worship or seek a change in its character from what prevailed on August 15, 1947.

How to prepare for senior management roles

How to prepare for senior management roles

Rediff.com28 Aug 2008

How do you prepare yourself for senior management roles, especially if you have more than 10 years of work experience? Apart from CAT are there any other exams that can prepare you for such roles?

'Should I quit my job for CAT?'

'Should I quit my job for CAT?'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2008

Should you quit your job and appear for CAT 2008 and go for an MBA? Kumar Mohanty of IMS Learning Resources Pvt. Ltd. answerd CAT 2008 queries during a chat held with our readers.

CAT: 'What's the ideal VA strategy?'

CAT: 'What's the ideal VA strategy?'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

What should you do if you are not too good in Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension?Are there any specific strategies you should be looking at to improve your sectional scores and accuracy? Jaya Desai, faculty, IMs, asnwered your CAT queries.

Why humans can recognise faces and read

Why humans can recognise faces and read

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

A team led by Kolkata-born scientists has discovered a special sweet spot in the eye plays a crucial role in humans being able to to focus on computer screens and also read, an ability which is unique to Homo sapiens.

CAT 2007: Sample Verbal questions

CAT 2007: Sample Verbal questions

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

5 sample questions from the Verbal section of CAT. They cover two types of questions, both frequently seen on previous CATs. Answer key provided.

In India, Saudi deals, a message for Pak on terror

In India, Saudi deals, a message for Pak on terror

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

India and Saudi Arabia on Monday called on states to reject the use of terrorism against other countries and prevent access to weapons, including missiles and drones, to commit acts of terror.

Needed: GRE tips in RC, Maths

Needed: GRE tips in RC, Maths

Rediff.com16 Oct 2006

Get Ahead reader Vinaya is taking the Graduate Admission Test on November 2, and is weak in Reading Comprehension and Maths. Can you help?

Air India pilots' bodies say airline makes 'rapid', 'regressive' changes in service conditions

Air India pilots' bodies say airline makes 'rapid', 'regressive' changes in service conditions

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

Pilots' bodies at Tata Group-owned Air India have accused the airline management of making unilaterally "rapid" and "regressive" changes in the service conditions of pilots. In a letter to Air India Chief Human Resources Officer Suresh Dutt Tripathi on Tuesday, Indian Pilots Guild (IPG) and Indian Commercial Pilots Association (ICPA) also stated that "all unilateral violations of their rights and service agreements are creating industrial unrest and shattering employee confidence in the current management". The communication comes amid Air India reducing drastically the annual limit of privilege leave accumulation to 60 days from 300 days earlier, as per a source.

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Nepal quake triggered Sikkim flash floods? Scientists to find out

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The NRSC satellite imagery revealed that the lake covered approximately 162.7 hectares. Its area increased to 167.4 hectares on September 28 but drastically reduced to 60.3 hectares.

Why Travel Insurance Is A Must

Why Travel Insurance Is A Must

Rediff.com16 May 2023

If your flight is cancelled or delayed or you miss one, a travel insurance policy can cover the costs at such times and help you book a new one.

GRE: Crack the Verbal section

GRE: Crack the Verbal section

Rediff.com11 Aug 2006

CAT 2006: How to ace Verbal Ability

CAT 2006: How to ace Verbal Ability

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006