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Is the Lenovo Ideapad 530S worth Rs 72,999?

Is the Lenovo Ideapad 530S worth Rs 72,999?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The Lenovo Ideapad 530S offers beauty and brains in a compact device. But it needs just a bit of TLC, writes Veer Arjun Singh.

'Board exam results before June 10'

'Board exam results before June 10'

Rediff.com9 May 2005

The results for the SSC and the HSC Board Examinations would be declared before June 10, said HRD Minister Arjun Singh.

Protests in Bengal BJP over tickets to TMC defectors

Protests in Bengal BJP over tickets to TMC defectors

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

BJP state president Dilip Ghosh said efforts will be made to pacify the dissidents.

IIM admissions: Arjun seeks PM's advice

IIM admissions: Arjun seeks PM's advice

Rediff.com25 Apr 2007

HRD Minister Arjun Singh on Wednesday met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on how to go about ensuring the interests of general category students in IIM admissions while protecting the OBC students.

Orissa medicos protest quotas, burn Arjun's effigy

Orissa medicos protest quotas, burn Arjun's effigy

Rediff.com4 May 2006

They burnt an effigy of the Union Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh and shouted slogans against him.

PM should convene all party meet on quota: Nitish

PM should convene all party meet on quota: Nitish

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

Social and educational basis and not economic criteria should be the basis of reservation, which, he said, would improve the social condition of the OBCs.

Quota decision in IIMs final: Arjun

Quota decision in IIMs final: Arjun

Rediff.com8 Apr 2006

This will raise the level of overall reservation in these institutes to 49.5 percent.

The restaurant where everything's on sale!

The restaurant where everything's on sale!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2019

Plum is -- in no particular order -- a high energy bar, a restaurant for a five-course meal and a delectable home decor store.

IITs, IIMs may admit more students

IITs, IIMs may admit more students

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

Increased reservation for backward categories in these premier central institutions is possible only with increased intakes.\n

Quota will apply to foreign institutes: Arjun

Quota will apply to foreign institutes: Arjun

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Even as consensus eluded on the entry of foreign universities in the country, Human Resource Development Minister Arjun Singh on Wednesday indicated the reservation policy will apply in these institutions.

Railway safety to go hi-tech soon

Railway safety to go hi-tech soon

Rediff.com15 Sep 2006

Three years from now, Indian railway network will be based on sophisticated, hi-tech and indigenously developed infrastructure ensuring safety of every passenger.

Vande Mataram debate rocks Lok Sabha

Vande Mataram debate rocks Lok Sabha

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

The opposition has demanded that Arjun Singh apologise.

Union Cabinet may clear quota bill on Monday

Union Cabinet may clear quota bill on Monday

Rediff.com20 Aug 2006

The move is apparently aimed at introducing the Bill before the end of the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament.

What was Durex thinking?!

What was Durex thinking?!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

Durex took liberties and posted: 'Congrats Deepika and Ranveer for officially putting a ring on it', along with the caption, 'We have got you covered'. Any high-profile event these days, says Veer Arjun Singh, is also a fast-action marketing exercise for brands.

Why this laptop will make you go Ugh! Oooh!

Why this laptop will make you go Ugh! Oooh!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Why Veer Arjun Singh finds the MSI Prestige PS42 a confusing laptop.

IIM-B sets foray abroad in motion

IIM-B sets foray abroad in motion

Rediff.com21 Jan 2006

The decision to seek the amendment was taken after the Union human resources development ministry recently disallowed the business school from going ahead with its overseas expansion plan.

Govt nod for IIT in Andhra Pradesh

Govt nod for IIT in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com19 Dec 2006

The union human resource development ministry has sanctioned an Indian Institute of Technology to Andhra Pradesh, Chief Minister Dr Y S Rajasekhar Reddy said in Hyderabad on Tuesday.

PM meets senior leaders over Natwar issue

PM meets senior leaders over Natwar issue

Rediff.com3 Dec 2005

PM meets senior leaders over Natwar issue

Status of Muslims would be enhanced: Singh

Status of Muslims would be enhanced: Singh

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

Under fire in India, Arjun Singh makes all the right noises in Riyadh.

India mulls ICT centre in Riyadh

India mulls ICT centre in Riyadh

Rediff.com1 Jun 2006

A delegation of top academicians, led by UGC Chairman Sukhdev Thorat will meet a group of Saudi businessmen in Riyadh to explore the possibility of setting up an Information and Communication Technology centre there with Indian assistance.

Azadi Express is flagged off

Azadi Express is flagged off

Rediff.com28 Sep 2007

Painted in the colours of the Tricolour, Azadi Express, a mobile train exhibition on the freedom struggle began its journey to different parts of the country from the capital on Friday

Govt tells IIMs to postpone admissions

Govt tells IIMs to postpone admissions

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Reacting to the government's move, IIM-Ahmedabad director Bakul Dholakia said there were deadlines for other institutions, which would expire and the IIMs would not be able to announce their admissions.

Deboo and Manipuri drummers hypnotise Frankfurt

Deboo and Manipuri drummers hypnotise Frankfurt

Rediff.com6 Oct 2006

Deboo's choreographed sequence Rhythm Divine entrances Frankfurt Book Fair

I have not violated poll code, Arjun tells EC

I have not violated poll code, Arjun tells EC

Rediff.com9 Apr 2006

A Central government decision with regard to percentage of reservation of seats is yet to be taken, Singh told the EC.

IIMs face faculty shortage

IIMs face faculty shortage

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

The prestigious Indian Institute of Managements in various parts of the country are facing shortage of faculty members with some having a short fall of 15 members or above.

IIT, Kanpur develops new technology for Railways

IIT, Kanpur develops new technology for Railways

Rediff.com12 Sep 2006

Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur has developed a new passenger-friendly technology under the Railway Technology Mission.\n

Most of the country sings Vande Mataram

Most of the country sings Vande Mataram

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

There much controversy about whether or not the song would be sung.

What does Vande Mataram mean to you?

What does Vande Mataram mean to you?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2006

Are politicians raking up the national song controversy just to gain political mileage?

Should IIMs go abroad?

Should IIMs go abroad?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2006

New IIT proposed in Bihar

New IIT proposed in Bihar

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

The Centre plans to open one of three proposed IITs in the 11th Plan period in Bihar.

Rajya Sabha takes up Reservation Bill

Rajya Sabha takes up Reservation Bill

Rediff.com22 Dec 2005

Human Resources Minister Arjun Singh said it was passed by Lok Sabha with 'near consensus' and hoped that the Upper House too will follow suit.

Ghei continues scorching run

Ghei continues scorching run

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Gaurav Ghei shot a flawless six-under studded in the opening round of the Macau Open golf tournament.

Arjun advised to go slow on OBC bill

Arjun advised to go slow on OBC bill

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

The committee is yet to give its opinion to the HRD ministry, Moily said, adding that the committee would finalize its interim by July 10 and then submit to the government.

Arjun for more Indian institutes in Dubai

Arjun for more Indian institutes in Dubai

Rediff.com6 Jun 2006

With over a million Indians residing in the UAE, there is need to set up more Indian institutes of higher education in the emirates, Human Resources Development Minister Arjun Singh has said.

India to help Saudi Arabian universities

India to help Saudi Arabian universities

Rediff.com30 May 2006

Giving a boost to their academic ties, India on Tuesday agreed to help Saudi Arabia in setting up centres of excellence in its universities to promote scientific research and higher studies.

Evaluating Tamil Nadu's 69% quota

Evaluating Tamil Nadu's 69% quota

Rediff.com30 May 2006

No going back on 27% quota for OBCs: Arjun

No going back on 27% quota for OBCs: Arjun

Rediff.com16 May 2006

The HRD Minister has said the number of seats may increase.

Doctors' strike hits health services

Doctors' strike hits health services

Rediff.com15 May 2006

The students also received support from the Indian Medical Association, which has called for a daylong closure of health services.