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'How can I pursue masters in the US?'

'How can I pursue masters in the US?'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2015

In an online chat with readers, overseas consultant NNS Chandra offers career advice.

Hindi not a rival but friend of regional languages: Amit Shah

Hindi not a rival but friend of regional languages: Amit Shah

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

Hindi language is not a competitor but a "friend" of all the other languages in the country, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said in Surat on Wednesday as he denounced the "disinformation" campaign to pit Hindi against regional languages.

Why IIT grads abroad are returning to India

Why IIT grads abroad are returning to India

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Between 1964 and 2001, 35% of IIT graduates moved to America for work or studies. But from 2002 onwards, only 16% have opted for 'one way plane tickets.'

'What entrance exams are required to apply in the US?'

'What entrance exams are required to apply in the US?'

Rediff.com9 May 2015

Overseas consultant NNS Chandra shares crucial advice for students aspiring to study abroad.

Can Mann-Kejriwal Tackle Punjab's Many Challenges?

Can Mann-Kejriwal Tackle Punjab's Many Challenges?

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

Kejriwal's centralised way of governance might work in Delhi, but Punjab will call for delegation, observes Sanjeev Nayyar.

Govt announces post-retirement jobs for Agniveers as protests erupt

Govt announces post-retirement jobs for Agniveers as protests erupt

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The Centre on Wednesday announced a raft of post-retirement employment possibilities for 'Agniveer' like priority in recruitment to the central armed police forces (CAPF) and Assam rifles but that failed to assuage the concerns of the opposition Congress which warned the 'transformative' 'Agnipath' scheme will reduce the operational effectiveness of the armed forces.

LOVE GURU: 'My wife likes looking at fair men'

LOVE GURU: 'My wife likes looking at fair men'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Relationship problems? Let Love Guru help.

Akanksha Balmuchu Wants To Fight Climate Change

Akanksha Balmuchu Wants To Fight Climate Change

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Akanksha Mary Balmuchu from Jharkhand's Ho tribe is starting a Master's programme in climate change in the UK. When she walks into campus, she fulfils not only her dream, but that of her grandmother.

'I see this film as part of a larger conspiracy'

'I see this film as part of a larger conspiracy'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

'What The Kerala Story is trying to do is take the fake hate propaganda which we saw earlier only on WhatsApp to the big screen now.'

Modi Has No Idea How To Deal With The World

Modi Has No Idea How To Deal With The World

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

What is being exposed is we have no real doctrine and no idea how to deal with the world, asserts Aakar Patel.

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Hercules Singh Munda's father used to open the gates to a forest. Today, Hercules leaves for London to open the gates of his many dreams.

10 quick tips to get the best education loan

10 quick tips to get the best education loan

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

Rishi Mehra on the home work you need to do before opting for one

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Why Isha Singh Wanted To Join The IPS

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

'Many enter the civil services with the desire to do good work but get beaten by the system, step back or become part of it.' 'Ten fantastic officers out of 100 can completely change the game.'

How does a falling rupee affect you?

How does a falling rupee affect you?

Rediff.com18 May 2015

There are some advantages of a falling rupee.

'No guarantee only educated people can run govt well'

'No guarantee only educated people can run govt well'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

'Why do the English-speaking class feel they are the only ones who are efficient in work?' 'My own mother was from a village and she was more efficient than me. She used to handle crises better than me.' 'We will have to come out of our elite perception of governance.'

Why the US has sanctioned Putin's daughters

Why the US has sanctioned Putin's daughters

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Asked why the United States was targeting Putin's daughters, a senior Biden administration official said the US thought they could be in control of some of their father's assets.

Inflation management can't be singularly left to RBI: Sitharaman

Inflation management can't be singularly left to RBI: Sitharaman

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said inflation management cannot be "singularly" left to the monetary policy as a majority of activities are outside its purview in the current context. Speaking at a seminar organised by economic think-tank Icrier, the finance minister said that both the fiscal policy and the monetary policy have to work together to contain inflation. Consumer price index (CPI) based inflation or retail inflation is ruling above the Reserve Bank's comfort level of 6 per cent since January.

'I don't like leaving Tiger behind'

'I don't like leaving Tiger behind'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'My children -- Saif, Saba and Soha -- have been located in Mumbai for a while now.' 'In our case, it's the house more than me that keeps the family close.' 'All three of my children love Pataudi; they come to Delhi and head straight there.'

Job loss forced 8.7 lakh Keralites to return home during pandemic

Job loss forced 8.7 lakh Keralites to return home during pandemic

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The Covid-19 pandemic has forced a whopping 8.7 lakh expatriates from Kerala to return home, most of them from the Gulf, since last May, with a majority of 5.67 lakh citing job loss as the reason for it, according to official data.

What are the career prospects for design graduates?

What are the career prospects for design graduates?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international career.

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

India Wants World's Money, But Not World's Modernity

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

A bit of economic reforms stalled and decisions delayed -- what Narayana Murthy spoke of -- don't hurt if a country's compassionate and inclusive social fabric has survived intact; if the country is happy, observes Shyam G Menon.

Mekedatu padayatra heats up as 3 FIRs filed against Congress chief

Mekedatu padayatra heats up as 3 FIRs filed against Congress chief

Rediff.com12 Jan 2022

As Congress launched its 11-day padayatra seeking early implementation of the Mekedatu drinking water project on Sunday, Karnataka Congress president DK Shivakumar stirred troubled waters for himself as three FIRs have been filed against him on allegations of flouting COVID-19 norms.

US student visas: Honesty is the best policy

US student visas: Honesty is the best policy

Rediff.com21 Apr 2010

Admission to a US school does not gaurantee an F-1 visa. But preparation will improve your chances of success.

How to choose the best universities in the US

How to choose the best universities in the US

Rediff.com16 May 2015

In an online chat with readers, overseas consultant NNS Chandra shares career advice.

What Was Pak Army Chief Doing in Britain?

What Was Pak Army Chief Doing in Britain?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Another extension for General Bajwa in office at this juncture looks unlikely at this juncture, observes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency.

'My son wants to pursue MSc in France'

'My son wants to pursue MSc in France'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on how to pick the right international career

'Sputnik V provides immunity for a longer duration'

'Sputnik V provides immunity for a longer duration'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

'Its efficacy is 97.6 per cent.'

'I always wanted to lead a simple life'

'I always wanted to lead a simple life'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

'When I got married and moved to the US, I found it liberating in a way that I understood myself, who I am as a person and how I process things.'

India had alerted Lanka against possible IS attack

India had alerted Lanka against possible IS attack

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

The input was sent through diplomatic channels to the island nation after a through investigation pertaining to the IS case in Coimbatore was carried out by the NIA.

Visa curbs applicable to all, don't target Indians alone, claims China

Visa curbs applicable to all, don't target Indians alone, claims China

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

China on Monday defended its visa curbs which have prevented thousands of stranded Indians from returning to Beijing, saying they are "appropriate" to control the spread of COVID-19 and do not target India alone, but are applied to even Chinese citizens coming back from overseas.

How TV has become mode of communication in Kashmir

How TV has become mode of communication in Kashmir

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Some want to know about the wellbeing of their kin inside the Valley, some post they are fine and others use the medium to pass on information.

Has Online Education CHANGED Your Kids?

Has Online Education CHANGED Your Kids?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

An astrologer told Ramesh Menon that he was increasingly having worried parents asking him about the future of their children who were showing serious behavioural changes like lack of tolerance towards others, shunning social interaction, and even violent behaviour. They were worried because they had never ever seen such traits in their children before the pandemic.

The rise of a nephew in Mayawati's BSP

The rise of a nephew in Mayawati's BSP

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The journey for 24-year-old Akash Anand would be much tougher, because dynastic succession goes against the grain of Dalit politics that B R Ambedkar founded.

Renowned Urdu poet Rahat Indori dies in hospital

Renowned Urdu poet Rahat Indori dies in hospital

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

The poet had been admitted to the hospital on Tuesday morning after he tested positive for the disease.

US studies: 'One of the best decisions of my life'

US studies: 'One of the best decisions of my life'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Kanchana Suggu, former US student, describes her life in the United States. She touches on employment opportuntities, adjusting to a new country and working on-campus.

'Gorbachev let the Soviet empire die'

'Gorbachev let the Soviet empire die'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

'It would be a huge mistake to think that Gorbachev's reforms did not achieve anything.' 'We all live in the world, which is in many respects a result of Glasnost and Perestroika.'

'25% compound return for 22 years is unrealistic'

'25% compound return for 22 years is unrealistic'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Nikunj Saraf, Vice President Choice Wealth, answers your mutual fund queries.

Rahul tries to infuse some new, young blood in the Upper House

Rahul tries to infuse some new, young blood in the Upper House

Rediff.com10 Jun 2014

In his attempt to revive a beleaguered Congress, Rahul Gandhi is trying to bring in new leadership in the form of Rajeev Gowda and BK Hari Prasad, whose names have been nominated for the Rajya Sabha, says Renu Mittal.

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Bollywood 2021: A to Z RECAP

Rediff.com29 Dec 2021

Even with an ongoing pandemic, theatres in many states functioning at 50 per cent occupancy, a quieter social life and fewer movies, Bollywood still managed to pack in plenty of drama and trauma, fun and festivity, love and war into the year.

Want to be an IAS officer?

Want to be an IAS officer?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2017

All you need to know about preparing for the Civil Services examination