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Do A Self SWOT Before Job Interview

Do A Self SWOT Before Job Interview

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Unless you know what you are and what you are not, how will you get an appropriate job?

Will work on early return of stranded students: China to India

Will work on early return of stranded students: China to India

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The Chinese foreign ministry has informed the Indian Embassy here "they are cognizant of the welfare of all foreign students, including Indian students".

Five women held in Kerala NEET frisking row, NTA sets up fact-finding team

Five women held in Kerala NEET frisking row, NTA sets up fact-finding team

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The five women were arrested after interrogation by the police team probing the case, a police official told PTI.

Experts: Online coaching is the 'new normal'

Experts: Online coaching is the 'new normal'

Rediff.com11 Dec 2020

While online coaching has become a big hit during the lockdown, the path ahead is not easy, reports Rupesh Dutta.

The Man Who Changed Lives

The Man Who Changed Lives

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

This Teacher's Day, students remember Syed Feroze Ashraf, 'Uncle' who changed the lives of many children forever.

Two infants among 3 killed as heavy rains continue to lash Kerala

Two infants among 3 killed as heavy rains continue to lash Kerala

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Heavy rains continue to lash parts of Kerala on Monday affecting Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam and Kottayam districts the most resulting in death of three people and widespread damage to property.

Bihar toppers scam: Ex-BSEB chairman evades SIT

Bihar toppers scam: Ex-BSEB chairman evades SIT

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

The Bihar toppers scandal probe has hit a roadblock.

Dropout Who Built $100 Mn PhysicsWallah

Dropout Who Built $100 Mn PhysicsWallah

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

'With our focus and strategy we can solve at least 20 per cent per cent of India's education problems.'

How Amazon Academy will help students crack JEE

How Amazon Academy will help students crack JEE

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Live lessons help students strengthen their JEE preparation. They can also track their progress over time, identify strong and weak areas, get insights on overall test-taking strategy.

The Woes Of Wayanad Continue

The Woes Of Wayanad Continue

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Away from the distraction of its new high-profile politics, Wayanad's worries seemed very down to earth, discovers Shyam G Menon.

So where do poor students go for NEET coaching classes?

So where do poor students go for NEET coaching classes?

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

Clearly, all of the NEET coaching classes are beyond the capacity of a child from a BPL family.

'Conducting JEE is critical': IIT directors

'Conducting JEE is critical': IIT directors

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

'Further delay will do nothing other than the loss of a year and when there is loss of a year, think of next year you are having two first year batches.' 'Have the IIT system or similar institutions got the infrastructure to handle such a situation?'

NEET: The CBSE Factor

NEET: The CBSE Factor

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Data from Tamil Naduindicates that NEET favours likely CBSE students. CBSE students took every third seat available in government medical colleges in the state.

President gives medical students a 'NEET' relief

President gives medical students a 'NEET' relief

Rediff.com24 May 2016

Pranab Mukherjee signed the ordinance to keep state boards out of the common entrance test for MBBS and dental courses for this year.

Top 12 B-school entrance exams beyond the CAT

Top 12 B-school entrance exams beyond the CAT

Rediff.com15 Nov 2011

With over 8,000 seats IIMs can only satisfy about three percent of the total aspirants for the elusive business degree. But over the years a host of other institutions have come into being, which are as good as IIMs. Read on to find out more.

IAS topper: Don't be afraid to dream big

IAS topper: Don't be afraid to dream big

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

UPSC's female topper, All India Rank 5 Srushti Jayant Deshmukh, tells us how she cracked the tough exam.

IMA seeks 'additional' Covid jab for medics, frontline workers

IMA seeks 'additional' Covid jab for medics, frontline workers

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

It also demanded that the government expedite the proposal of vaccinating individuals aged 12 to 18 years.

CAs, bankers in a rush to pass insolvency exam

CAs, bankers in a rush to pass insolvency exam

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Test on lines of IIT-JEE

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Pele's Story Is A Story Of Hope

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

More than the story of any other footballer or athlete, Pele's life helped democratise his sport; made it the stuff of a widely shared dream. Shyam G Menon salutes the memory of the greatest footballer ever.

Clueless Bihar topper fails to reappear for examination

Clueless Bihar topper fails to reappear for examination

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

The arts topper Rubi Rai conveyed to the board that she was unwell. M I Khan reports

Gehlot announces universal healthcare plan, separate agri budget

Gehlot announces universal healthcare plan, separate agri budget

Rediff.com24 Feb 2021

Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot-led Congress government on Wednesday presented the Budget for 2021-22 and said it will bring a Universal Healthcare scheme worth Rs 3,500 crore.

Why Bihar's students are angry

Why Bihar's students are angry

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

This is the first protest in Bihar against the state government order directing schools, colleges and coaching institutes to remain closed till April 11 following a rise in COVID-19 cases.

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Most students find it difficult to cope with the way they are expected to learn at the IITs.' 'So, all the students face the same stress.' 'But those students who are mentally weak are more affected.'

'India will need 5 lakh ICU beds, 3.5 lakh medical staff'

'India will need 5 lakh ICU beds, 3.5 lakh medical staff'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

He pointed out that for every patient who is tested positive, there are 5 to 10 people who are positive but not tested. That means more than 15 to 20 lakh people are getting infected every day in India even now. Statistically, five per cent of the positive patients need an ICU bed, irrespective of their age. On an average, a patient in ICU spends at least 10 days there.

'We have become passive consumers of hatred'

'We have become passive consumers of hatred'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

'The right wing has worked for 70-80 years at the grass roots before it burst onto social media.' 'Social media is an extension of its formidable work in society.' 'If you think you can fight them on social media, forget it. You can't.'

The problem with examinations in India

The problem with examinations in India

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

To understand the problem with public examinations we need to understand the different objectives they serve and how they interact and conflict with each other.

Now, the new MRCS exam in India

Now, the new MRCS exam in India

Rediff.com7 Aug 2004

Expert tips to crack the IIT-JEE Advanced

Expert tips to crack the IIT-JEE Advanced

Rediff.com7 May 2014

Ramesh Batlish, expert FIIT JEE tells you how to ace the most difficult engineering entrance exam.

Faridabad court convicts two in Nikita murder case

Faridabad court convicts two in Nikita murder case

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

A fast-track court in Haryana's Faridabad on Wednesday convicted two men in connection with the murder of Nikita Tomar, five months after she was shot outside her college in a crime caught on camera.

Session for freshers from Nov 1; vacations to be curtailed

Session for freshers from Nov 1; vacations to be curtailed

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

The guidelines by an expert committee, set up for revising the academic calendar in view of the COVID-19 pandemic, have been accepted by the UGC and accordingly universities have been recommended a six-day teaching learning schedule every week.

Row over CBSE reducing syllabus, board says one-time measure

Row over CBSE reducing syllabus, board says one-time measure

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

The CBSE had announced that it had rationalised the syllabus for Classes 9 to 12 for the 2020-21 session by up to 30 per cent to make up for the academic loss caused due to COVID-19. However, it was the decision to drop topics related to Social Sciences which drew sharp reaction from opposition parties like the Congress, Left, Trinamool Congress, Nationalist Congress Party and Shiv Sena.

19-yr-old's suicide for failing to clear NEET sparks political slugfest in TN

19-yr-old's suicide for failing to clear NEET sparks political slugfest in TN

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

She left behind a note, saying that she dreamt of becoming a doctor but the questions in NEET were too difficult for her to even understand.

Prez seeks more information on NEET ordinance

Prez seeks more information on NEET ordinance

Rediff.com23 May 2016

President Pranab Mukherjee on Monday sought more information on few points on NEET ordinance.

'All I want is to pay off my loan and care for my family'

'All I want is to pay off my loan and care for my family'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Bhagwathi, 27, is an EEE Engineering graduate with an impressive resume. He was a very good student both in school and college scoring 90 per cent in his higher secondary board exams, and a 74 per cent score in his engineering exams.

7-year old girl in class X exam

7-year old girl in class X exam

Rediff.com15 Mar 2007

Her brother Shailendra cleared class XII examination at the age of 11.

This 21-yr-old is set to become India's youngest mayor

This 21-yr-old is set to become India's youngest mayor

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

If everything goes as expected, Arya, now a second year graduation student of a Thiruvananthapuram college, would not only become the new mayor of Kerala's capital, a position held by several significant personalities in the past, but also the youngest ever mayor in the country.

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

HC says depression a serious illness during Covid, upholds student's plea

HC says depression a serious illness during Covid, upholds student's plea

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Depression can be classified as a serious illness, especially in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Gujarat high court has observed, while setting aside the cancellation of registration and admission of an engineering student by a government college for not appearing for requisite exams due to depression and suicidal thoughts.

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Students who have received admission to foreign universities are struggling with unexpected delays, additional living costs and scarcity of vaccine supplies.

Delhi schools reopen for all classes with 50% seating after 19 months

Delhi schools reopen for all classes with 50% seating after 19 months

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

From tiny tots to junior wing students, children in Delhi were excited to be back in schools on Monday after a prolonged closure of over 19 months in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.