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Dynasty will finish the Congress

Dynasty will finish the Congress

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

'Incompetent dynasts can lead to national ruin,' says Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

These are the first-time ministers in Modi Sarkar 2.0

Rediff.com30 May 2019

Here's a list of the full first-time ministers in the second term of the Narendra Modi government.

The TOP 10 Arts colleges of India 2012

The TOP 10 Arts colleges of India 2012

Rediff.com23 Jun 2012

India Today has released the results of its annual survey of the best Indian colleges 2012. In the concluding part of a series, we bring you the top 10 arts colleges, as per their findings.

The TOP 10 Commerce colleges of India 2012

The TOP 10 Commerce colleges of India 2012

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

India Today has released the results of its annual survey of the best Indian colleges 2012. In the fourth part of a series, we bring you the top 10 commerce colleges, as per their findings.

Readers recommend colleges to the Class of 2010!

Readers recommend colleges to the Class of 2010!

Rediff.com11 May 2010

We invited readers to share their college recommendations to the Class of 2010 -- the colleges with the best teachers, facilities, study programmes. Here we present some of the repsonses we recieved.

The stars who will win the Golden Globes

The stars who will win the Golden Globes

Rediff.com5 Jan 2018

If anyone thinks that the Golden Globes are insignificant, the Hollywood studios are out to prove them wrong.

Want to work with The Oberoi Group? Read this!

Want to work with The Oberoi Group? Read this!

Rediff.com21 Feb 2012

Here's your chance to be a part of The Oberoi Group or study at the prestigious Indian Institute of Science.

Meet the creator of the world's tallest statue

Meet the creator of the world's tallest statue

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

Ram V Sutar, 89, has already created more than 200 distinct statues, many of them massive. Now, he is a leading contender for the commission to produce the world's largest statue: A 597-foot tall rendering of Sardar Patel, an independence leader who played a crucial role in uniting India's fractious states.

Reshma Saujani: The woman who took on Ivanka Trump

Reshma Saujani: The woman who took on Ivanka Trump

Rediff.com8 May 2017

10 things you must know about the Girls Who Code founder.

What does the new SAT mean for you

What does the new SAT mean for you

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

Are the new changes helpful to test takers? Find out!

How twinning courses let you study in India and abroad

How twinning courses let you study in India and abroad

Rediff.com29 Nov 2011

Twinning programmes allow you to study partly in India and partly in a foreign institution. It's a great way to earn a foreign degree and save money, provided you avoid the pitfalls.

What made the Oscars SO DIFFERENT this year

What made the Oscars SO DIFFERENT this year

Rediff.com26 Feb 2019

The 91st Annual Academy Awards was anything but boring, feels Aseem Chhabra.

Apply for the Stanford-India Biodesign Fellowship

Apply for the Stanford-India Biodesign Fellowship

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Apply for the Stanford-India Biodesign Fellowship in Biomedical Technology Innovation or the S K Patil Loan Scholarships to study abroad. Read on for details

Sibal: Common entrance test for college admissions by 2013

Sibal: Common entrance test for college admissions by 2013

Rediff.com17 Feb 2010

Human Resource and Development minister Kapil Sibal announced that efforts are being made to conduct a single-level entrance test by 2013.

Sports Shorts: Kipchoge to make new sub-two hour marathon attempt

Sports Shorts: Kipchoge to make new sub-two hour marathon attempt

Rediff.com6 May 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

'Kohli's captaincy can help us win abroad'

'Kohli's captaincy can help us win abroad'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

Cricket legend Ajit Wadekar reflects on cricket's journey.

'I'm proud to have won the gold for India'

'I'm proud to have won the gold for India'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2009

Indian students shine at this year's International Physics Olympiad.

Acoustics pioneer and founder of Bose Corporation dies at 83

Acoustics pioneer and founder of Bose Corporation dies at 83

Rediff.com13 Jul 2013

Founded in 1964, and based in the Boston suburb of Framingham, Bose Corporation is known for making radios and noise-cancelling headphones.

A heart-wrenching tale of forgotten athletes

A heart-wrenching tale of forgotten athletes

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

What lies ahead for Korea's forgotten athletes? Take a look.

The man who dug out Modi's marksheet

The man who dug out Modi's marksheet

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Gujarat University Vice-Chancellor M N Patel revealed the MA results of Narendra Modi at an impromptu press briefing at his house.

The monk who declined Rajya Sabha membership

The monk who declined Rajya Sabha membership

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Pranav Pandya, head and mentor, All World Gayatri Pariwar, says he's not inclined to accept

The journalist who spoke last to Sushma Swaraj

The journalist who spoke last to Sushma Swaraj

Rediff.com7 Aug 2019

Journalist Anita Saluja was one of the last persons to meet Sushma Swaraj on August 6. She spent nearly an hour chatting with the late leader, which is why her sudden death later in the evening came as an unexpected shock for her. She talks to Savera R Someshwar/Rediff.com about her association with Sushma Swaraj over the last few decades.

MUST READ: 10 things you didn't know about Stephen Hawking

MUST READ: 10 things you didn't know about Stephen Hawking

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

In 2012 Rediff.com had published a feature on the rare aspects of Hawking's life and work, based on a feature by popular edutainment website HowStuffWorks, which we reproduce.

Why was Stephen Hawking so loved in popular culture?

Why was Stephen Hawking so loved in popular culture?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2018

The many reasons why the famed scientist was a minor celebrity in Hollywood.

Chem students, dream big: Margaret Thatcher was one!

Chem students, dream big: Margaret Thatcher was one!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2012

Most international students struggle with basic mathematics, says Prof Mike Green, Head of School, Newcastle University, UK.

To build a world class university in Noida

To build a world class university in Noida

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Shiv Nadar University is pulling out all stops to attract teaching talent from the US, but will it be enough?

'It is the best time to be an entrepreneur. Think big!'

'It is the best time to be an entrepreneur. Think big!'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

'The only way to create more jobs is to make sure that we anticipate the skills that will be required in the future and prepare ourselves for those skills.'

Three-time Odisha CM J B Patnaik passes away in Tirupati

Three-time Odisha CM J B Patnaik passes away in Tirupati

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Patnaik, 89, passed away at Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences in the temple city

Sports Shorts: Hamilton can equal pole record; ISL gets AFC nod

Sports Shorts: Hamilton can equal pole record; ISL gets AFC nod

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

10 Indians who are heading top tech firms, exciting projects

10 Indians who are heading top tech firms, exciting projects

Rediff.com15 May 2015

15 per cent of startups in Silicon Valley are founded by Indians.

Meet India's best known teacher

Meet India's best known teacher

Rediff.com18 May 2019

'Kids like something when it is interesting, focused, and offers scope for self-exploration.' 'We teach them how to learn, not force them,' Byju Raveendran tells Bibhu Ranjan Mishra.

'I wasn't keen about acting earlier'

'I wasn't keen about acting earlier'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2016

'I enjoy playing different characters, playing people who are different from me, enjoying getting under the skin of a different mindset.' Malavikaa Nair gets candid about her latest film Kalyana Vaibhogame.

'What is the right time to appear for GRE?'

'What is the right time to appear for GRE?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2015

Overseas education consultant NNS Chandra offers advice on everything you need to know about pursuing an international education.

Sheena Bora Case: Lawyer, witness wrestle over facts

Sheena Bora Case: Lawyer, witness wrestle over facts

Rediff.com23 Jan 2020

Dr Gupta handled Shivade's blows with quite some equanimity... So it was often only Shivade down in the mud pit, egging and enticing the doctor to join the fight, while Dr Gupta cautiously kept to the sidelines, barely stepping a toe into the mud.

Pravasi Special: 'Modi has enthused the Diaspora'

Pravasi Special: 'Modi has enthused the Diaspora'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

The Diaspora is no longer a mere remittance economy. It today claims dual loyalty and demands a say in Indian politics, says sociologist Shiv Visvanathan

Applications invited for 60 Jubilee Scholarships

Applications invited for 60 Jubilee Scholarships

Rediff.com13 Apr 2012

British Council and UK government have announced up to 60 Jubilee Scholarships that are aimed at fresh graduates or young professionals with excellent academic record.

'Around one lakh jobs are created in colleges itself'

'Around one lakh jobs are created in colleges itself'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2019

'More than 1,000 start-ups are created from colleges, and more start-ups are coming up every year.'

A school where teachers don't 'teach'!

A school where teachers don't 'teach'!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Some 230 kilometres from Kolkata, in West Bengal's Birbhum district, 500 children stand out because of their 'unconventional' education, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Paes rules out retirement, says his comments were misread

Paes rules out retirement, says his comments were misread

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The iconic Leander Paes has ruled out immediate retirement from the competitive tennis, saying his comments were misconstrued and he actually aims to capture another Chennai Open trophy next year and motivate his new partner to win his maiden Grand Slam title. Paes and Brazilian Andre Sa began the 2017 season with a defeat against Indian team of Purav Raja and Divij Sharan in the opening round on Wednesday night.

Meet Sarvesh Agrawal, the mind behind Internshala

Meet Sarvesh Agrawal, the mind behind Internshala

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Sarvesh Agrawal tells Shobha Warrier about how he built a start-up "of the interns, by the interns and for the interns."