News for 'St Xavier'

6 easy ways to improve your vocabulary skills

6 easy ways to improve your vocabulary skills

Rediff.com1 Aug 2011

An alumnus of St Xavier's College, Kolkata suggests six interesting ways to improve your vocabulary skills.

Pranav Dhanawade makes history; scores 1009 runs in an innings

Pranav Dhanawade makes history; scores 1009 runs in an innings

Rediff.com5 Jan 2016

Pranav Dhanawade, a school cricketer from Kalyan - on the outskirts of Mumbai, has scripted history by becoming the first batsman to score more than 1,000 runs in an innings.

Gibbs threatens to pull Obama out of talks

Gibbs threatens to pull Obama out of talks

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs wags his finger at an Indian official on Monday morning. He later threatened to pull his boss out of the talks!

'I introduce you to my husband, the President of US'

'I introduce you to my husband, the President of US'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

Recalling her days of growing up in humble circumstances, United States First Lady Michelle Obama on Sunday asked students to 'dream big', not just for themselves but for their communities.

From farm support to CEOs: Obama to see it all

From farm support to CEOs: Obama to see it all

Rediff.com6 Nov 2010

Trade and commerce issues, bilateral and global, are expected to come up for debate.

'Dr Khorana never paid lip service to anybody'

'Dr Khorana never paid lip service to anybody'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

In the fifth of the series on late Nobel laureate Dr Har Gobind Khorana, a student shares fond memories of his guru

Meet Imran Khan's bride

Meet Imran Khan's bride

Rediff.com4 Jan 2011

Here's some details about the wedding preparations as well.

Tips to make most of your CAT mock tests

Tips to make most of your CAT mock tests

Rediff.com16 Aug 2011

With three months left for CAT 2011, Tanveer Ahmed, an alumnus of St Xavier's College, Kolkata shares a seven step strategy to get the most out of your CAT mock tests.

CAT Tips: How to solve para jumble problems

CAT Tips: How to solve para jumble problems

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

An alumnus of St Xavier's College, Kolkata discusses interesting ways to solve Para Jumble problems appearing in CAT.

Mumbai college cut-offs: 2nd list out

Mumbai college cut-offs: 2nd list out

Rediff.com24 Jun 2011

After the towering DU cut offs, it was time for Mumbai students to battle its share of anxiousness and surprises as Mumbai colleges declared its second merit list on June 23.

Zoya Akhtar: I'm obsessed with people

Zoya Akhtar: I'm obsessed with people

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Zoya Akhtar on her films.

Should You Invest In Smallcap Funds?

Should You Invest In Smallcap Funds?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

While selecting a smallcap scheme, go with one that has a good track record and a stable fund manager.

Aamir Khan to share dais with Hillary Clinton

Aamir Khan to share dais with Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com17 Jul 2009

Khan will join Clinton at an interactive discussion on education with NGOs.

Sourav returns to first love

Sourav returns to first love

Rediff.com26 Jul 2003

The Indian cricket captain along with his classmates played a soccer match against the current school team of St Xavier's, Kolkata.

I am glad the Obamas won Indian hearts

I am glad the Obamas won Indian hearts

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

'The next two years are not going to be a joy in Washington. All of Obama's charm, intellect and skills will have to be put aside as a new reality sets in. So it is wonderful to see the Obamas having a good time in India.'

'The answers could have been better'

'The answers could have been better'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

With lines like "He was very diplomatic", "I don't think he got my question right," the students let it be known who they thought came out trumps.

'India is no rising power, it has already risen'

'India is no rising power, it has already risen'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

"We want access to Indian markets. We want to sell in India... It's not unfair for US to say that if our economy is open, then the countries with whom we trade will have to change their terms," the President said.

'I don't want people to know me as Loy Mendonsa's daughter'

'I don't want people to know me as Loy Mendonsa's daughter'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2010

Alyssa Mendonsa gets ready for a singing career, starting with Karthik Calling Karthik.

In a wheelchair, this spunky teen bats for other victims

In a wheelchair, this spunky teen bats for other victims

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

The story of Antara Telang is a hopeful reminder that the incredible spirit of some of us is sometimes capable of hoodwinking even the greatest odds.

Two more church attacks in Karnataka

Two more church attacks in Karnataka

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

In Mangalore, some unidentified persons damaged a glass pane surrounding a statue of Infant Jesus located outside the compound of a church on the Bantwal-Poonjalkatte Road at Moorje.In Bangalore rural, some unidentified persons pelted stones at a church at Manchanhalli around 14 kms from Chikkaballapur and damaged its window panes.

Studied with Freida Pinto?

Studied with Freida Pinto?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2009

Some of you readers may have studied with her in school or college. Share your memories of times spent with Freida, maybe in the college canteen, maybe on the school playground, maybe in the neighbourhood where you and she live.

Dhoni keen to complete graduation

Dhoni keen to complete graduation

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

India's limited overs cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is keen to acquire a graduation degree despite his demanding career and busy calender. Dhoni met the principal of St Xaviers College, Nicholas Tete on Wednesday and expressed his desire to complete B Com from the institution.

Another award for Dhoni

Another award for Dhoni

Rediff.com3 Feb 2009

Team India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni's alma mater St Xavier's College will confer its famous student with its first 'Youth Icon' award during the institute's three-day carnival begining on February 5.

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Leo Varadkar, The PM Who Likes Jalebis

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'When my father travelled 5,000 miles to build a new home in Ireland, I doubt he ever dreamed that his son would one day grow up to become its leader.' Vaihayasi Pande Daniel/Rediff.com profiles Dr Leo Varadkar who will step down as Ireland's taoiseach (prime minister) next week.

The heartbeat of a wounded city that will bleed

The heartbeat of a wounded city that will bleed

Rediff.com3 Dec 2008

'The multitudes come and mourn in their own ways, hang around and greet new arrivals, share news and information, rumour and suspicion, and above all, anger.

Nexus files for $500 mn IPO in India's 1st retail REIT public offer

Nexus files for $500 mn IPO in India's 1st retail REIT public offer

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Global investment firm Blackstone-sponsored Nexus Select Trust has filed the draft paper with market regulator Sebi to launch India's first public issue of retail REIT to raise around $500 million (about Rs 4,000 crore), sources said. Nexus Select Trust has a portfolio of 17 operational shopping malls across 14 major cities, covering about 10 million square feet of area valued at around $3 billion. As per the sources, Nexus Select Trust has on Thursday filed the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and is looking to hit the capital market with India's first retail REIT (Real Estate Investment Trust) public issue in the first half of the 2023 calendar year.

When Anil hung around the canteen

When Anil hung around the canteen

Rediff.com4 Sep 2007

A reader shares his memories.

'Is my Rs 25L leave encashment tax-exempt?'

'Is my Rs 25L leave encashment tax-exempt?'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

When Vidya Balan played a prank on me!

When Vidya Balan played a prank on me!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2007

Reader Arijit Basu remembers a girl he knew in college.

Sahil arrested in Srinagar

Sahil arrested in Srinagar

Rediff.com3 Jun 2006

'The President said I was fantastic'

'The President said I was fantastic'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2007

Readers recall their meeting with President Kalam

Ex-Goa minister files complaint against former RSS leader

Ex-Goa minister files complaint against former RSS leader

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Former Goa minister Francisco Mickky Pacheco on Friday lodged a police complaint against Subhash Velingkar, former state unit chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, accusing of making statements aimed at creating disharmony between two communities.

HelpAge felicitates 35 schools

HelpAge felicitates 35 schools

Rediff.com19 Aug 2004

HelpAge, a leading non-government working for the cause and care of the elderly felicitated the principals and students of 35 schools in Mumbai for their fund-raising efforts.

Presenting Nikhil Advani

Presenting Nikhil Advani

Rediff.com26 Nov 2003

'What is predominant in India is disguised unemployment'

'What is predominant in India is disguised unemployment'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'When you do some job for a few hours, you are hardly earning enough to survive.'

SC stops CBI from recording 2 Manipur women's statements

SC stops CBI from recording 2 Manipur women's statements

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud took note of the submissions by lawyer Nizam Pasha, appearing for the women, that the CBI has asked them to come and depose before it during the day.

Elvis lives!

Elvis lives!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2005

Gogol on my mind

Gogol on my mind

Rediff.com2 Apr 2007

Sandip Roy on how Indians in America often live out scenes from The Namesake.

India reports 18,139 new Covid cases, 234 deaths

India reports 18,139 new Covid cases, 234 deaths

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

The active COVID-19 caseload remained below three lakh for the 18th consecutive day.