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6 ways to get into an Ivy League school

6 ways to get into an Ivy League school

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

If you have a 15-to-17 year old looking to fly off to the land of opportunity, Anjuli Bhargava tells you how you could secure admission into an Ivy League college.

Advice to self: 'It is fine if you don't rank 1st'

Advice to self: 'It is fine if you don't rank 1st'

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Sagar Chandrakant Sharma, 42 from Thane writes a letter to his 15-year-old self.

Jets, troops and floats: Pomp and power at R-Day parade

Jets, troops and floats: Pomp and power at R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

In a display of India's military might, the Rafale fighter jets took part in the Republic Day flypast for the first time as the armed forces showcased its T-90 tanks, the Samvijay electronic warfare system and Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets on the Rajpath on Tuesday. Depicting the nation's rich cultural heritage and economic progress, 17 tableaux from states and union territories and nine from different Union ministries and paramilitary forces took part in the 72nd Republic day parade.

Maharashtra CM launches website in memory of RK Laxman

Maharashtra CM launches website in memory of RK Laxman

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Fadnavis paid tribute at his official residence 'Varsha' to the revered artist.

Online classes: How students are being left behind

Online classes: How students are being left behind

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Millions of Indian children lack access to online education as they do not have smartphones, computers or an Internet connection.

Why did Google doodle Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay?

Why did Google doodle Kamaladevi Chattopadhyay?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

India's freedom fighter's interest in arts led to setting up several institutions of learning in independent India.

Guess which actor has returned to painting?

Guess which actor has returned to painting?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

'I have become more comfortable with silences,' says Amol Palekar.

PHOTOS: Gala reception awaits Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram

PHOTOS: Gala reception awaits Xi Jinping at Mahabalipuram

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

On his arrival, Xi will be welcomed by traditional peformances including 'tappu' folk drum art display at the airport by about 500 artistes.

Oscar special: Lessons from Black Panther designer Ruth Carter

Oscar special: Lessons from Black Panther designer Ruth Carter

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

When rejected for a role in the school play, she took to costume designing by chance.

'We need to stop having low expectations from autistic children'

'We need to stop having low expectations from autistic children'

Rediff.com7 May 2015

Upasna Pandey spoke with parents of some artists who participated at the 'Views from Planet Autism 2015'

'Fashion could return to its basic beauty'

'Fashion could return to its basic beauty'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'In the process, I hope that our Earth will be able to heal some more.'

Visually impaired girl tops MP board exams

Visually impaired girl tops MP board exams

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Shrishti Tiwari, from Damoh has topped the Madhya Pradesh Higher Secondary examination in Arts stream.

Gangubai Kathiawadi Review

Gangubai Kathiawadi Review

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Something in Alia has surely changed after Gangubai. Her entire performance is about proving to herself and not to the world what she can do, feels Sukanya Verma.

Born to a sex worker, her story will inspire you

Born to a sex worker, her story will inspire you

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'For a long time I didn't know what my mother did -- she kept me in the dark to protect me.' 'But whatever she did, she did it for me.' 'It's been three years since my mother passed away.' 'If she was still alive, I'd respect her choice and stand by her.'

From a small village in Tamil Nadu to French cinema

From a small village in Tamil Nadu to French cinema

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Young Tamil girl Janagi stars in the French film Son Epouse.

At 28L, average CTC at ISB up by 8%

At 28L, average CTC at ISB up by 8%

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

Of the 1,145 offers made this year, consulting firms made up 34 per cent, followed by banking, financial services and insurance, pharma/healthcare, IT/ITeS and FMCG/retail.

BJP Bengal manifesto promises 33% quota for women, 1 job per family

BJP Bengal manifesto promises 33% quota for women, 1 job per family

Rediff.com21 Mar 2021

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday unveiled its manifesto for the West Bengal elections, promising to build a 'Sonar Bangla' by providing employment, strengthening social security schemes and vowing to clear the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act in the first cabinet meeting of the new government.

Legendary artist S H Raza passes away

Legendary artist S H Raza passes away

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

The last rites will be conducted in Mandala in Madhya Pradesh, according to his wishes.

'I am where I am because of you'

'I am where I am because of you'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'You taught me everything I needed to learn slowly and surely.'

Art 370 isn't a hurdle in J&K's 'emotional integration' with India: Mehbooba

Art 370 isn't a hurdle in J&K's 'emotional integration' with India: Mehbooba

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

"When the people of BJP (Bharatiya Janata Party) talk of Article 370, they talk of technical integration. We have to make them understand that we also want that Jammu and Kashmir should fully integrate with India emotionally," she said.

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

'Mamata is mentally and physically finished'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

'Our honourable CM is so shameless that she will say the state is among the safest for women.'

Time with tribals turned Lord Ram into perfect man: Modi

Time with tribals turned Lord Ram into perfect man: Modi

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Reaching out to tribals, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday lauded their contribution to Indian culture through the ages and said Lord Ram drew inspiration from them during his exile as he slammed the Congress for "neglecting" adivasis during its previous rules.

Bihar toppers scam: Board chairman quits as fraud unravels

Bihar toppers scam: Board chairman quits as fraud unravels

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

New twist emerges in Bihar's toppers controversy.

Step inside Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Step inside Bollywood's BEAUTIFUL HOMES

Rediff.com16 Jun 2020

Sukanya Verma takes us inside 10 of her all-time favourite movie homes.

'Fashion in India will become more realistic'

'Fashion in India will become more realistic'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

Designer Aarushi Kilawat gives Rediff.com a glimpse of her Lakm Fashion Week 2020 collection, Between The Lines.

The Tejas Is 20 Years Old!

The Tejas Is 20 Years Old!

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

On the 20th anniversary of the first flight of the Tejas, we must congratulate the entire team who made sure that the LCA flew and returned safely on January 4, 2001, sowing the seed for development of a state-of-the-art fighter airplane that our country so badly needed, says IAF veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.

The Tyranny of Parents

The Tyranny of Parents

Rediff.com4 Nov 2017

'Whether she pursued academics or art, there was one sort of tyranny she'd probably never escape -- her father's,' says Geetanjali Krishna.

Why Ravi Kissan, MP, plans a film city in Gorakhpur

Why Ravi Kissan, MP, plans a film city in Gorakhpur

Rediff.com29 May 2019

'I've seen Akshay Kumar and several A-listers shooting on the streets of UP while unmanageable crowds jostle to see them, touch them.'

'In the city, you see only masked human beings'

'In the city, you see only masked human beings'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2021

'Villagers are people without masks.' 'That is why I call them genuine human beings.' 'As an actor, I have been inspired by many such genuine characters.'

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

Birju Maharaj: A life dedicated to Kathak

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The legendary dancer did not just take Kathak to the world but also passed on his craft to generations of students

The lady behind the Teach For India phenomenon

The lady behind the Teach For India phenomenon

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

"No problem is insurmountable," Shaheen Mistri tells Anjuli Bhargava.

'I don't mind using my body to convey emotion'

'I don't mind using my body to convey emotion'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

'Every actor has a vehicle to convey a gamut of emotions.' 'My next film, Kun Faya Kun, doesn't have a single body shot.'

The magical Sanjna Kapoor

The magical Sanjna Kapoor

Rediff.com16 Feb 2018

After injecting life into Mumbai's Prithvi Theatre and running it for years, Sanjana Kapoor tells Anjuli Bhargava that she is consumed by a new passion -- Junoon.

10 crucial skills Indian students should learn

10 crucial skills Indian students should learn

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Empathy, creativity, and ability to deal with failure are just some the skills that will prepare students for the future, says Ajinkya Potdar.

Sydney skywriting says 'STOP F1' amid coronavirus fears

Sydney skywriting says 'STOP F1' amid coronavirus fears

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Photographs of the skywriting were widely shared online but it was unclear who was responsible for them. But the Australian Grand Prix authorities were adamant that Albert Park would welcome thousands of motor sport fans from Thursday when practice sessions and qualifying commence for lower-profile touring car series.

Can KKR's spinners stop Dhoni's CSK in IPL final?

Can KKR's spinners stop Dhoni's CSK in IPL final?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's astute captaincy will be Chennai Super Kings' biggest weapon against a clinical Kolkata Knight Riders, whose troika of top-notch spinners promise to hold the aces in the high-octane Indian Premier League final in Dubai on Friday.

Students protest over high cut-offs in DU

Students protest over high cut-offs in DU

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

Angry over high cut-off list of Delhi University for its undergraduate courses, a group of students under the banner of Krantikari Yuva Sangathan on Tuesday staged protest at the Art Faculty of North Campus.

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be a good student

Lessons from Bollywood: How to be a good student

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

Bollywood can teach you a thing or two about education.

INSPIRING! He's teaching India's women to be safe

INSPIRING! He's teaching India's women to be safe

Rediff.com6 Sep 2019

Abhishek Yadav holds a Limca record for training 5,700 girls in self-defence techniques in Kunda, Pratapgarh and other places in Uttar Pradesh.

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

'My mother is always in my heart in a way I don't realise'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'My mother is a lady with a lot of emotional stability and strength. And wisdom.' 'When I was younger, she would tell me that if I ever refused water to anyone, I would have to drink gutter water.' 'When I grew up, she would say, "Be liberal when you know what you are talking about, and be conservative when you don't".'