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Expert tips to crack the IBPS Bank PO exam

Expert tips to crack the IBPS Bank PO exam

Rediff.com30 Sep 2015

Last minute tips to ace the Common Written Examination for probationary officers for public sector banks.

IPL PHOTOS: Simmons, Rayudu keep Mumbai in the hunt

IPL PHOTOS: Simmons, Rayudu keep Mumbai in the hunt

Rediff.com13 May 2014

Photos of the IPL match between Hyderabad Sunrisers and Mumbai Indians.

Nissan unveils Terrano; better looking than Duster

Nissan unveils Terrano; better looking than Duster

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Though the compact SUV is based on Duster, the company has reworked the interiors and styling.

8 weird but effective tips to ace CAT

8 weird but effective tips to ace CAT

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Why so serious? It's time to peak up!

8 ways to identify fake financial apps

8 ways to identify fake financial apps

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Install a security software that has an app advisor function, advises Tinesh Bhasin.

For govt job, J-K now wants CID verification, details of in-laws

For govt job, J-K now wants CID verification, details of in-laws

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

As per the comprehensive format devised by the government, the selected candidates, besides being asked to provide information about themselves, their family members, including in-laws, have to provide information about the mobile numbers used during the last five years, the registration number of vehicles owned or used, email and social media or web-based portal accounts, in addition to bank and post office account numbers among others.

Govt's stimulus package hopelessly inadequate: Chidambaram

Govt's stimulus package hopelessly inadequate: Chidambaram

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Senior Congress leader and former finance minister P Chidambaram said the stimulus package has left several sections like the poor, migrants, farmers, labourers, workers, small shopkeepers and middle class high and dry.

'I've seen him return checks worth crores'

'I've seen him return checks worth crores'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

'He was intelligent beyond belief and some of you can barely read.' 'And you know what? He didn't care about all of you or your dumb opinions then.' 'He won't care any less now.' 'But I do.' 'Protecting his legacy is important to me.'

CAT Tips: 'Spend at least 3 hours a day to study'

CAT Tips: 'Spend at least 3 hours a day to study'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Manish Kumar who achieved a high percentile of 99.43 in CAT 2013 and secured admission in IIM Raipur tells us how he succeeded in cracking the test.

15 countries that drink the most alcohol

15 countries that drink the most alcohol

Rediff.com6 Jun 2012

The WHO has ranked countries based on consumption of alcohol.

Immigration bill: Obama talks to Indian-American biz leaders

Immigration bill: Obama talks to Indian-American biz leaders

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

US President Barack Obama met a group of top business executives, including two Indian-Americans, to discuss the landmark comprehensive immigration reform bill that aims to provide citizenship to some 11 million illegal immigrants, including over 240,000 Indians.

7 Skills to SUCCEED in a Corporate Career

7 Skills to SUCCEED in a Corporate Career

Rediff.com26 May 2021

Every crisis throws up opportunities, and one should be resilient enough to focus on the opportunities rather than let the crisis overpower you, says Aditya Mohan Jadhav.

Lack of data a hurdle in advancing Budget

Lack of data a hurdle in advancing Budget

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

The idea behind advancing the Budget date is to ensure that the Finance Bill is passed before the start of the financial year, on April 1, so that all central government departments get their full allocations to work with right from the first day

Explained: WhatsApp's New Privacy Policy

Explained: WhatsApp's New Privacy Policy

Rediff.com24 May 2021

A WhatsApp spokesperson said the update 'does not impact the privacy of personal messages for anyone'.

Facebook's NEW phone app, a threat for Google?

Facebook's NEW phone app, a threat for Google?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2013

Facebook Inc on Thursday unveiled its most ambitious attempt yet to enter mobile computing without a phone of its own, introducing a new app that replaces the home screen on some Android smartphones.

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Why Sardar Udham Is A MUST WATCH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

Sardar Udham sets a great standard which, Utkarsh Mishra believes, would be emulated by other film-makers who want to make movies of this genre.

'Growth has revived in certain segments'

'Growth has revived in certain segments'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

'There are some high-frequency indicators where uptick is visible and some where it is not'

How Covid changed the lives of Amazon India's employees

How Covid changed the lives of Amazon India's employees

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

From virtual yoga to empathy, the pandemic has prompted the e-commerce giant to double down on building innovations focused on improving remote work culture especially employee well-being, both mental and physical.

Is India Inc against gays?

Is India Inc against gays?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'It is inconceivable that there are no gays working in Indian corporations but obviously, the subject remains taboo enough in the workplace for those of alternate sexual orientation to feel safer remaining in the closet,' notes Kanika Datta.

China gets nod for dam on Brahmaputra as 14th 5-year plan is cleared

China gets nod for dam on Brahmaputra as 14th 5-year plan is cleared

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

China's parliament on Thursday adopted the 14th Five-Year Plan, the mega blueprint containing billions of dollars worth of projects, including the controversial hydropower project on the Brahmaputra river in Tibet close to the Arunachal Pradesh border over which India has raised concerns.

The cause, not money, inspired 26/11 handler Jundal

The cause, not money, inspired 26/11 handler Jundal

Rediff.com25 Oct 2012

The Maharashtra ATS's supplementary chargesheet against arrested LeT operative Abu Jundal brings out some of his chilling confessions over the dastardly 26/11 terror attacks, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Mahindra Reva to launch its electric car E2O in March

Mahindra Reva to launch its electric car E2O in March

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

The carmaker was waiting for the government to announce sops for green vehicles in the Budget that would have help price the car lower.

PM draws up 20-point agenda on corruption

PM draws up 20-point agenda on corruption

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Top government sources told Business Standard a 20-point agenda to bring about procedural improvements to achieve this goal was on the anvil.

Govt's fiscal stimulus package hopelessly inadequate: Chidambaram

Govt's fiscal stimulus package hopelessly inadequate: Chidambaram

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Chidambaram said the stimulus package has left several sections like the poor, migrants, farmers, labourers, workers, small shopkeepers and middle class high and dry.

Why Indians Study Medicine In Ukraine

Why Indians Study Medicine In Ukraine

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

'With over 50 per cent of medical seats reserved for those who have the ability to pay a fee ranging from Rs 50 lakh to Rs 1.5 crore for a five-year MBBS course and quotas in accordance with affirmative policies in government colleges, the band of seats available for the not-so-rich and non-OBCs is very narrow.'

UN's status update for Ilyas Kashmiri: 'reported dead'

UN's status update for Ilyas Kashmiri: 'reported dead'

Rediff.com20 May 2012

Almost a year after key 26/11 suspect Ilyas Kashmiri was reported killed in a drone strike, the United Nations has updated his status as "reported dead" in a sanctions list of individuals and entities associated with the Al Qaeda

Study abroad tips: How to get the perfect IELTS score

Study abroad tips: How to get the perfect IELTS score

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Don't just mug up new words. Use it in your conversation.

Time for India to draw red lines for China

Time for India to draw red lines for China

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Once the tanks roll back, a zero-based assessment of future equations with China is necessary. Given the conflict situations that China is imposing on India time and again, the red, amber and green lines of interactions with China need to be laid down and communicated in no uncertain terms, asserts Srikanth Kondapalli, the leading China expert.

Rakesh Roshan speaks out on Hrithik-Kangana controversy

Rakesh Roshan speaks out on Hrithik-Kangana controversy

Rediff.com4 Oct 2017

'The truth will be out soon.'

9 tips to ace the Common Law Admission Test

9 tips to ace the Common Law Admission Test

Rediff.com20 Apr 2012

With barely a month left for the Common Law Admission test, Harsh Gagrani, Director of Legaledge tutorials tells you how to prepare and ace the Current Affairs section section of the paper.

Decoding the Kamala Harris Phenomenon

Decoding the Kamala Harris Phenomenon

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Kamala succeeded as she identified herself with the larger minority groups rather than narrow ethnicity, prodded by her mother who did not want to return to India, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, who has done multiple stints in India's embassy in Washington, DC.

Why did Shruti Haasan opt out of Sangamithra?

Why did Shruti Haasan opt out of Sangamithra?

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Days after she promoted the film in Cannes, Shruti has bowed out of Sangamithra.

'In Bhopal, every rule in the vaccine trial book has been broken'

'In Bhopal, every rule in the vaccine trial book has been broken'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

'We are rolling out a vaccine when we don't even have the phase 2 trial results; forget about phase 3 trial results.' 'Why are we playing with people's lives?'

Is there a link between market boom & cricket victory?

Is there a link between market boom & cricket victory?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

India on Wednesday completed their first ever series whitewash against Australia, with Sachin Tendulkar leading them to a comprehensive seven-wicket victory in the second and final Test match in Bengaluru.

FIFA seeks update on Indian football scenario

FIFA seeks update on Indian football scenario

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

World football governing body FIFA on Thursday sought an update from the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on the current scenario in India to which the national federation reiterated its stance that it would resolve the impasse surrounding an unified league in a two-three year window.

Is Xi Scared of Tiananmen 1989?

Is Xi Scared of Tiananmen 1989?

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Why omit the Tiananmen massacre from the history of China's Communist party, asks Claude Arpi.

How to get the perfect GMAT score

How to get the perfect GMAT score

Rediff.com10 May 2016

Consider each and every answer choice and eliminate the wrong ones.

Pietersen returns to English cricket with Surrey

Pietersen returns to English cricket with Surrey

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Former England captain Kevin Pietersen, bidding to return to the international scene after being sacked last year, will be available for all forms of cricket, starting with Surrey's opening county championship fixture on April 19.

Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Tokyo Games: The Math in Everything

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

I wondered how being scientist-mathematician helps one cycle better. Perhaps the self-discipline helps; perhaps it is the scientist-technologist perspective of breaking down the whole into separate pieces, identifying specifics and working on them for improved results, mulls Shyam G Menon.

Nirav Modi's extradition trial to begin on May 11

Nirav Modi's extradition trial to begin on May 11

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The five-day extradition trial of fugitive diamond merchant Nirav Modi will begin from May 11 in a part-remote setting, a UK court has ordered. Modi is fighting his extradition to India over the nearly USD 2 billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) fraud and money laundering case.