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8 Tips For Students Making Notes

8 Tips For Students Making Notes

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Are you preparing for competitive exams like the UPSC Prelims and struggling with note-making? Don't worry, you're not alone! Effective note-making is crucial for exam preparation. With the right strategies, you can make your study sessions more efficient and focused. Here are some tips...

Is she a drug lord? SC asks police; grants bail to Puja Khedkar

Is she a drug lord? SC asks police; grants bail to Puja Khedkar

Rediff.com21 May 2025

Khedkar is accused of misrepresenting information in her application for the 2022 UPSC civil services examination for availing reservation benefits. She has refuted all the allegations against her.

Ranchi girl mistakenly informed she cracked UPSC, family apologises

Ranchi girl mistakenly informed she cracked UPSC, family apologises

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

The family of Divya Pandey, 24, who claimed she had cracked the civil services examination in her maiden attempt, on Friday apologised to the district administration and Central Coalfields Ltd (CCL), both of which felicitated her, as well as the media for furnishing erroneous information of her success and said it was an 'inadvertent error'.

'Fraud on society': Ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar denied pre-arrest bail

'Fraud on society': Ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar denied pre-arrest bail

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Khedkar is accused of misrepresenting information in her application for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, 2022, to get reservation benefits.

SC protects ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar from arrest till Feb 14

SC protects ex-IAS trainee Puja Khedkar from arrest till Feb 14

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar, a former IAS probationer, who is accused of cheating and wrongly availing OBC and disability quota benefits in the civil services examination. Khedkar is accused of misrepresenting information in her application for the UPSC civil services examination, 2022, to get reservation benefits. She has refuted all the allegations against her.

Want A Govt Job? 10 Competitive Exams You Can Take

Want A Govt Job? 10 Competitive Exams You Can Take

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

rediffGURU Rohit Gupta, co-founder and COO of College Vidya, provides a list of competitive exams that can help you land a job in the public sector.

Civil services (main) exam as per schedule on Friday: UPSC

Civil services (main) exam as per schedule on Friday: UPSC

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

The UPSC has asked the state governments to ensure that no inconvenience is caused to the candidates and examination functionaries in their movement.

UPSC takes 31 pvt sector experts as jt secretaries

UPSC takes 31 pvt sector experts as jt secretaries

Rediff.com8 Oct 2021

Minister of state for personnel Jitendra Singh said it is a major step to place the right talent for the right role.

Why India Should Not Worry About Trump

Why India Should Not Worry About Trump

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

Trump's method are more destabilising than his policy. So, a good idea these couple of years is to sip Kool-Aid, and savour the joys of Trumplomacy, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

UPSC results: Meet the toppers

UPSC results: Meet the toppers

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

In the results announced Friday, April 5, as many as 759 candidates including 577 men and 182 women have been selected.

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Armed With Just A Laptop, This Teen Founded Skillzo

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Adarsh Kumar, the son of a farmer and a Class 12 student from rural Bihar, is on a mission to build one of India's largest free skill development movements, powered only with a laptop, free Internet and his relentless determination.

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Harsh Gupta's first JEE attempt was plagued by ill-health. But he did not give up.

No extra lifeline for Covid-hit UPSC aspirants: SC

No extra lifeline for Covid-hit UPSC aspirants: SC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking an extra chance to appear in the Union Public Service Commission civil services exam by aspirants who have exhausted their last attempt last year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Delhi results: BIG winners and losers

Delhi results: BIG winners and losers

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

As Delhi assembly results were declared on Saturday, here is a look at how prominent leaders fared.

Who Is Wing Commander Vyomika Singh?

Who Is Wing Commander Vyomika Singh?

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh's role at the press briefing for Operation Sindoor is consistent with her experience as a helicopter pilot in Jammu and Kashmir during the course of her career.

Chh'garh cop killed in Maoist blast 2 days before daughter's birthday

Chh'garh cop killed in Maoist blast 2 days before daughter's birthday

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

He had promised his daughter that he would be there, come what may, a kin said. But fate had a different plan.

Puja Khedkar gets protection from arrest till Aug 21

Puja Khedkar gets protection from arrest till Aug 21

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Khedkar allegedly misrepresented information in her application for the UPSC Civil Services Examination, 2022 to get reservation benefits.

Why Is Modi Touching His Feet?

Why Is Modi Touching His Feet?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

At the Bharatiya Janata Party election rally in Ghonda on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, Narendra Modi startled the gathering when he touched the feet of a candidate not once, but three times.

Salute! India's First Ethnic Gorkha General

Salute! India's First Ethnic Gorkha General

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Lieutenant General Shakti Gurung deserves to be complimented in telling his life story and that of his people, as subaltern communities within this vast and diverse nation of ours clamour for recognition and a plea for their voices to be heard and their aspirations to be met, notes Lieutenant General Gautam Moorthy.

No anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in quota case

No anticipatory bail to Puja Khedkar in quota case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

The judge directed the Delhi police to conduct its investigation "in all fairness" to find out candidates recommended in recent past who might have illegally availed of such benefits.

After SC verdict, UPSC allows unmarried women to apply for NDA exam

After SC verdict, UPSC allows unmarried women to apply for NDA exam

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

In compliance with the apex court's interim direction, the UPSC has decided to open the application on upsconline.nic.in for this exam to enable 'unmarried women candidates only' who are otherwise eligible in terms of nationality, age, educational qualification etc., the statement said.

Guj CM hopes UPSC training centre will help produce 'sanskari' officers

Guj CM hopes UPSC training centre will help produce 'sanskari' officers

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

"Like it is said, from the Upanishad to Upagraha (satellite).... we have to launch satellites and also teach the Upanishad to make people sanskari (virtuous)," Rupani said, adding the centre will help create administrators for 'new India', giving opportunity to youth irrespective of caste, creed, religion.

The Journey Of An IAS Hopeful

The Journey Of An IAS Hopeful

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

'UPSC is a very tough exam. I am trying my best to make a success out of it.'

Action on passerby but...: Delhi HC on basement coaching centre deaths

Action on passerby but...: Delhi HC on basement coaching centre deaths

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The court said multi-storey buildings were being allowed to operate but there was no proper drainage.

'For marginalised communities': Govt cancels lateral entry for babus

'For marginalised communities': Govt cancels lateral entry for babus

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The Centre on Tuesday asked the UPSC to withdraw the latest advertisement for lateral entry in bureaucracy, amid a row over reservation in the advertised posts.

UPSC defers civil services pre exam scheduled for May 31

UPSC defers civil services pre exam scheduled for May 31

Rediff.com4 May 2020

'As and when the dates are decided for the deferred tests/examinations, it will be ensured that candidates are given a notice of at least 30 days,' the communique said.

MCD seals illegal basement coaching centres in Delhi's Preet Vihar

MCD seals illegal basement coaching centres in Delhi's Preet Vihar

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Delhi Mayor Shelly Oberoi was present at the site as the agency cracked down on illegally run basements of coaching institutes.

'Nitish Kumar Is Playing The Last Over Of His Last Match'

'Nitish Kumar Is Playing The Last Over Of His Last Match'

Rediff.com27 May 2025

'If his health was good he would have become CM again after polls.' 'Those who are with Nitish Babu today will remain with him till the elections to use his name for votes and would definitely play games with him after the polls.'

Tips to crack UPSC examination

Tips to crack UPSC examination

Rediff.com12 May 2011

A guide for freshers who will be taking the Union Public Service Commission exam in 2011.

Govt seeks details about marital status of Khedkar's parents

Govt seeks details about marital status of Khedkar's parents

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Centre has directed the Pune police to apprise it of the marital status of the parents of controversial IAS probationer Puja Khedkar amid allegations that she fraudulently availed of the OBC non-creamy layer benefit in the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) exam by claiming that they were separated, an official said.

Quota fraud: Puja Khedkar sacked from IAS with immediate effect

Quota fraud: Puja Khedkar sacked from IAS with immediate effect

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Khedkar, who was from the 2023 batch, has been accused of cheating and wrongly availing Other Backward Classes and disability quota benefits to ensure her selection in the government service.

UPSC exam language war: Share your views!

UPSC exam language war: Share your views!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

What is it that you like or don't like about the new UPSC exam format? Share your views with us!

Govt dismisses CRPF DIG on sexual misconduct charges

Govt dismisses CRPF DIG on sexual misconduct charges

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Singh has served as the chief sports officer of the CRPF and won a silver medal at the 1986 Seoul Asian Games in the 200-metre butterfly event, which was India's first medal in swimming at the tournament since its 1951 edition.

Women We Admire: Savitribai Phule

Women We Admire: Savitribai Phule

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

This Women's Day week, we honour Savitribai Phule, India's first female teacher, who fearlessly fought for women's education, equality and social justice, reshaping the future for generations of women.

FIR against Puja Khedkar's father for obstructing govt work

FIR against Puja Khedkar's father for obstructing govt work

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

"The complaint says that during Puja Khedkar's posting as an assistant collector, Dilip Khedkar allegedly used threatening language against tehsildar Dipak Akade, asking him to allot a cabin for his daughter even as he had no right to interfere in the administrative functioning," an official said.

BJP announces more freebies in Delhi manifesto part 2

BJP announces more freebies in Delhi manifesto part 2

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Kejriwal described the BJP's election manifesto as "dangerous for the country".

Over 16,900 candidates qualify in the UPSC prelims

Over 16,900 candidates qualify in the UPSC prelims

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

16,933 candidates have qualified UPSC's civil services preliminary examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, the results of which were declared in a record 50-day time.

HC orders removal of defamatory posts against Om Birla's daughter

HC orders removal of defamatory posts against Om Birla's daughter

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

The Delhi high court on Tuesday directed X Corp and Google Inc to remove prima facie defamatory social media posts against Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) officer and Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's daughter Anjali Birla.

Coaching deaths: Rau's offers Rs 50L to victims' kin; Rs 10L by others

Coaching deaths: Rau's offers Rs 50L to victims' kin; Rs 10L by others

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

At least four UPSC coaching institutes -- Vajiram and Ravi Institute, Drishti IAS, NEXT IAS, and SRIRAM's IAS -- have offered Rs 10 lakh each to the families of Shreya Yadav, Tanya Soni and Nevin Dalvin, the three IAS aspirants who died after rainwater gushed inside of the basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar on July 27.

Meet Kashmir's first Muslim woman UPSC achiever

Meet Kashmir's first Muslim woman UPSC achiever

Rediff.com9 May 2013

'It's all about conviction and a burning desire inside you,' says Dr Ruveda Salam, the Kashmir valley's first Muslim woman to crack the UPSC exam.