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CAT Prep 2025: How To Score Well In Quant

CAT Prep 2025: How To Score Well In Quant

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

In part 5 of Rediff's weekly MBA preparation series, CAT expert Aashish Sood tells you how to strategise to remember formulae and optimise your preparation for the Quantitative Aptitude section.

Amazon, Flipkart showcase GST deals as festival shopping begins

Amazon, Flipkart showcase GST deals as festival shopping begins

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Amazon India unveiled a dedicated marketplace section highlighting products with reduced tax burdens as the goods and services tax (GST) restructuring took effect on September 22, positioning the ecommerce giant to capitalise on lower consumer prices across electronics, appliances, and other categories. Its rival Flipkart, too, has rolled out its own GST-focused storefront, the GST Bachat Utsav, aimed at helping shoppers maximise benefits from the new tax rates across multiple categories.

Can Tesla Y LR Model Cope With Indian Roads?

Can Tesla Y LR Model Cope With Indian Roads?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Amidst growing competition and global softening of EV demand, its India entry was due for a long time and that finally happened sometime back although yet again the approach was different.

How To Make Online Gaming Safe For Your Kids

How To Make Online Gaming Safe For Your Kids

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Gaming and cyber security experts suggest how kids and parents can stay aware to fight the growing threats and miscreants who act from behind the screen.

'When I Can't Take Nonsense Any Longer Then Sparks Begin To Fly'

'When I Can't Take Nonsense Any Longer Then Sparks Begin To Fly'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

'Look after your own mother before looking after your neighbour's mother.' 'I don't believe in starving my own mother and feeding sweets to the neighbours.'

CA Vs Engineering: Which Career Has A Better Future?

CA Vs Engineering: Which Career Has A Better Future?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

rediffGURU Dr Karan Gupta offers career guidance to young aspirants on how to choose the best course and career in India and abroad.

SC to hear statutory age of consent issue on Nov 12

SC to hear statutory age of consent issue on Nov 12

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for November 12 to address the statutory age of consent for adolescents, emphasizing the need for a continuous and comprehensive examination of the issue. The Centre defends the current age of consent, while an amicus curiae suggests lowering it.

Why Trump Wanted Nobel Peace Prize

Why Trump Wanted Nobel Peace Prize

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Look at any picture or video of Donald Trump and infer if that inspires any thought of peace. Does he represent peace or does he symbolise aggression? asks Biswajit Dasgupta.

SC allows green crackers in Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali

SC allows green crackers in Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The Supreme Court has permitted the sale and bursting of green crackers in Delhi-NCR for Diwali, relaxing the ban on green firecrackers as a temporary measure from October 18 to 21. The court has asked pollution control boards to monitor pollution levels and file reports. The order also includes measures to prevent the sale of non-compliant crackers.

I Am MiG-21. I Ruled The Indian Skies

I Am MiG-21. I Ruled The Indian Skies

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Even as the years roll on, I know this: Whenever the history of the Indian Air Force is written, my name will always soar.

'India won with clarity, identity, purpose'

'India won with clarity, identity, purpose'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

England were 301/3 in pursuit of 374 when the 26-year-old Brook's dismissal triggered a collapse on the fourth day of the fifth Test in London that the home side lost by six runs on Monday. With that result, India tied the series at 2-2.

Ahead of WC, Sreejesh mentors juniors with books and belief

Ahead of WC, Sreejesh mentors juniors with books and belief

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Sreejesh, a two-time Olympic bronze medallist, believes India have the potential to finish on the podium in the upcoming junior World Cup to be held in Chennai and Madurai from November 28 till December 10.

Inside The Tata Trusts Showdown: A House Divided

Inside The Tata Trusts Showdown: A House Divided

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

A quiet but consequential power struggle has erupted within the storied 156-year-old Tata Trusts just a year after the death of group patriarch Ratan Tata on October 9, 2024.

Explained: Trump's H1 Order Decoded

Explained: Trump's H1 Order Decoded

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

A deep dive into Trump's new policy and what it means for Indian professionals and companies.

US Relationship With India, Pakistan 'Unchanged'

US Relationship With India, Pakistan 'Unchanged'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

'For the region and for the world, the US working with both those nations is good news.'

Naagin Derby Drama Unfolds Again

Naagin Derby Drama Unfolds Again

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

In a rivalry born of pride and provocation, Bangladesh's one ball victory over Sri Lanka felt like more than just a win, it was a tale of heritage, heartbreak and the unshakable passion that makes the Naagin Derby cricket's most emotional stage.

S L Bhyrappa: The Journey Of A Unique Storyteller

S L Bhyrappa: The Journey Of A Unique Storyteller

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

S L Bhyrappa, who passed into the ages last week, remains an enigma, with his clear and unwavering voice resonating through his writings. Standing apart from the literary trends over the course of the last fifty years, he succeeded in establishing his own style, sensibility and creative tradition, points out Shridhar C R.

'No anarchic freedom': HC rejects X plea against govt takedown

'No anarchic freedom': HC rejects X plea against govt takedown

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

These platforms carry with it the solemn duty of accountability to hold, otherwise it will imperil both the rule of law and the fabric of social harmony, the court observed.

Russia New Destination For Indian Workers

Russia New Destination For Indian Workers

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Older Russians recall Mithun Chakraborty and the song Jimmy Jimmy Aaja from the movie Disco Dancer.

Ton-man Jurel '100 per cent ready to grab opportunities'

Ton-man Jurel '100 per cent ready to grab opportunities'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'It's about the huge privilege even if you are not getting the chance (to play), you are (still getting to be) with the squad. How many get to be with the squad and how many (get to) play Test cricket?'

Ranji Trophy: Shami Roars Back Into Form

Ranji Trophy: Shami Roars Back Into Form

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Shami's four-wicket burst sets up Bengal's eight-wicket win over Uttarakhand

Kuldeep reveals how he bamboozled UAE batters

Kuldeep reveals how he bamboozled UAE batters

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Left-arm spinner Kuldeep Yadav said understanding the mindset of opposition batters reaped rich dividends for him in India's opening match of the Asia Cup against the UAE in Dubai on Wednesday.

Handshake row: PCB calls for removal of Match Referee Pycroft

Handshake row: PCB calls for removal of Match Referee Pycroft

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Pycroft officiated the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash, at the end of which Indian players did not shake hands with the rival team.

AI: '8 Out Of 10 Jobs At Risk'

AI: '8 Out Of 10 Jobs At Risk'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

AI will erase outsourcing jobs, redefine skills and disrupt global giants within five years, predicts Vinod Khosla. The IT legend urges young people to become generalists: Adaptable thinkers who can learn quickly, connect dots across disciplines and shift careers as technologies evolve.

Can CBI Karur Stampede Probe Impact TN Polls?

Can CBI Karur Stampede Probe Impact TN Polls?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

If the TVK joins the NDA, there is every likelihood of the AIADMK winning an absolute majority in the 234 seat assembly and wanting to form a stand-alone government. In turn, it could mean that the BJP especially and the TVK equally so, will want to restrict the AIADMK's seat share closer to the cut-off figure, if only to ensure that EPS won't get the absolute majority that he desires (if the NDA won, that is) and will have to settle for a coalition government, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Kunbi Tag For Marathas Triggers Quota Chaos In Maharashtra

Kunbi Tag For Marathas Triggers Quota Chaos In Maharashtra

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

The BJP-led government's decision to grant Kunbi status to individuals from the Maratha community has opened a Pandora's box.

'People Know Gandhi As Villain Or Hero'

'People Know Gandhi As Villain Or Hero'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'They are clueless about the man on the currency notes.' 'They have been fed with WhatsApp forwards, so either Gandhi is vilified or deified. There's nothing in between.'

6 TOEFL Changes: How It Will Help You Perform Better

6 TOEFL Changes: How It Will Help You Perform Better

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

ETS introduces adaptive TOEFL, fairness protocols and faster scores to ease global students' stress and test anxiety.

Can I Get Into Govt Medical College Through Donation?

Can I Get Into Govt Medical College Through Donation?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

rediffGURU Radheshyam Zanwar suggests how to plan and choose the right course and career after Class 10 and 12.

India's Two Front War Challenge

India's Two Front War Challenge

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

The Chinese see no need to fight directly. They have an able and willing proxy in Pakistan, points out Shekhar Gupta.

'I Came Back From The Grave'

'I Came Back From The Grave'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

'I have more time in Bengaluru to write, away from the film industry in Mumbai that always pulls me down and makes me frustrated.'

'Denied sleep, veg food': 73-yr-old woman deported from US speaks

'Denied sleep, veg food': 73-yr-old woman deported from US speaks

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

A 73-year-old woman, who was deported from the United States recently after spending more than three decades there, on Saturday said no one should go through the ordeal she went through, and expressed her desire to be reunited with her family in America.

How To Prepare For CAT 2025

How To Prepare For CAT 2025

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

In part 3 of our weekly MBA preparation series, CAT expert Aashish Sood explains how you can start preparing for the exam.

US Wants To Undermine India Militarily, Economically

US Wants To Undermine India Militarily, Economically

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

If the US' renewed closeness with Pakistan ends up strengthening Pakistan's military, it will clearly show that Washington no longer wants a strong India and could be ready to let China dominate Asia, notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Is Tendulkar in race for BCCI top post?

Is Tendulkar in race for BCCI top post?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Speculation of Tendulkar being next BCCI Prez unfounded, says India legend's management firm

How Abhishek hit Pakistan where it hurts!

How Abhishek hit Pakistan where it hurts!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

I didn't like the way Pakistan players coming at us for no reason: Abhishek on aggressive batting

The 'Turram Khan' Who Could Be India's Next VP

The 'Turram Khan' Who Could Be India's Next VP

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'His willingness to take the initiative to fight for truth and justice and his willingness to cross swords with anyone for a just cause.'

'How To Earn Maximum Monthly Income?'

'How To Earn Maximum Monthly Income?'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Ask rediffGURU Naveenn Kummar your insurance mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Hardik takes pride in bowling despite low returns

Hardik takes pride in bowling despite low returns

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

'I treat myself as a pure fast bowler and I have taken a lot of pride in that. It's a lot of hard work, a lot of discipline, and it has been a constant which I really enjoy.'

Is Arundhati Roy Scared Of The Really Powerful?

Is Arundhati Roy Scared Of The Really Powerful?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

'Arundhati Roy is like a ballerina performing on a high wire, cool, supremely at ease but conscious of all the adoring eyes on her,' notes P Vijaya Kumar.