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How To Fill CAT 2024 Form Online

How To Fill CAT 2024 Form Online

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The registration process for CAT 2024 will begin 10 am onwards on August 1.

JEE aspirant from Bihar hangs self in Kota, 13th death this year

JEE aspirant from Bihar hangs self in Kota, 13th death this year

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

This is the thirteenth case of suspected suicide by a coaching student in Kota since January.

RBI recognises FACE as fintech SRO

RBI recognises FACE as fintech SRO

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recognised the Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE) as a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) in the fintech sector, the central bank announced on Wednesday. The banking regulator received three applications for fintech SRO. Of the remaining two applications, one has been returned by the RBI with a provision for resubmission after meeting specific requirements, while the third application is still under examination, said Governor Shaktikanta Das at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai.

There's More To Life Than NEET

There's More To Life Than NEET

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Beyond a point, competition is boring. The fun is in the doing, irrespective of outcome. By the time I was in college, I knew I valued awareness more than success, notes Shyam G Menon.

France confident strikers will find goal in knockouts

France confident strikers will find goal in knockouts

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Defensively, however, France conceded only a single goal -- a penalty to Poland that Robert Lewandowski converted at the second attempt.

CAT, Through The Ages

CAT, Through The Ages

Rediff.com19 May 2023

CAT began in 1984 and after 25 years of pen and paper mode, it moved to a computer-based test in 2009.

We are not getting lawyers for higher judicial services across country: SC

We are not getting lawyers for higher judicial services across country: SC

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud was hearing a plea of several unsuccessful candidates of the higher judicial services examination held recently in Rajasthan.

Money Courses To Help Earn Up To Rs 2 Cr

Money Courses To Help Earn Up To Rs 2 Cr

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Pratham Barot, CEO and co-founder, Zell Education, explains how specialised courses in finance can help you earn a cushy six-figure salary.

How to crack UPSC preliminary examination

How to crack UPSC preliminary examination

Rediff.com14 Jun 2017

Civil Services is about staying aware, having a keen eye towards detail, understanding and retention, says Akriti Mattu.

Section 144 clamped in Noida; namaaz, puja banned at roads, public places

Section 144 clamped in Noida; namaaz, puja banned at roads, public places

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

https://www.rediff.com/news/report/with-195-incidents-up-still-the-hotbed-for-communal-violence/20180316.htm

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.

CBSE to scrap division or distinction for board exams

CBSE to scrap division or distinction for board exams

Rediff.com2 Dec 2023

Earlier, the CBSE also did away with the practice of issuing merit lists to avoid unhealthy competition.

Sikkim reports its first COVID-19 case

Sikkim reports its first COVID-19 case

Rediff.com23 May 2020

A 25-year-old student who recently returned from Delhi tested positive for the disease.

Decoded: Why Google Pay is under Competition Commission's scanner

Decoded: Why Google Pay is under Competition Commission's scanner

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

CCI decided to pursue investigation on two issues - these relate to "exclusivity regarding the mode of payment for the purchase of apps and in-app purchases" and "pre-installation and prominence of Google Pay on Android smartphones".

'If You Want To Invest Directly, Ensure...'

'If You Want To Invest Directly, Ensure...'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

'...you evaluate three key factors before committing your money.'

'If SC Orders NEET Retest For 23.3L Students...'

'If SC Orders NEET Retest For 23.3L Students...'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

'While not everyone may be pleased with a NEET retest judgment, it would restore fairness and integrity to the process, giving all students an equal opportunity based on merit.' 'This decision would correct the injustices faced by deserving students who were disadvantaged by the initial compromised exam'

Competitiveness: India's rank falls further to 59!

Competitiveness: India's rank falls further to 59!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

India's ranking declined by three places to 59th position in the Global Competitiveness Index 2012 2013.

NEET 2023: How Students Arrived For Their Big Day

NEET 2023: How Students Arrived For Their Big Day

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Anxiety was in the air as students arrived for the NEET-UG 2023 exam, which was conducted on May 7, 2023.

Missing NEET aspirant traced after 23 days, travelled across India

Missing NEET aspirant traced after 23 days, travelled across India

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

A day after taking the competitive medical exam, Meena on May 6 sent a text message to his parents saying that he did not want to study any further and was leaving home for five years, police had said.

Sprinter Jyothika eyes medal in 2028 Olympics

Sprinter Jyothika eyes medal in 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com13 May 2024

Jyothika said the Indian women's relay team can hope for a medal in the 2028 Olympics.

Nitish appoints new JD-U working president, seeks special status for Bihar

Nitish appoints new JD-U working president, seeks special status for Bihar

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The party's national executive meeting chaired by its president and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar flagged price rise and unemployment as "burning issues"

16-year-old JEE aspirant dies by suicide, another goes missing in Kota

16-year-old JEE aspirant dies by suicide, another goes missing in Kota

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

The body a 16-year-old JEE aspirant, who left his hostel for a routine test on February 11 and went missing, was found on Monday night stuck between two trees on a rock in a forest area in Rajasthan's Kota, the police said.

'I can't do JEE, I'm a loser': Girl ends life in Kota

'I can't do JEE, I'm a loser': Girl ends life in Kota

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

An 18-year-old student preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) allegedly hanged herself at her home in Kota on Monday, leaving behind a suicide note saying sorry to her parents and calling herself a 'loser'.

I-League players approached to fix matches

I-League players approached to fix matches

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

In 2018, the AIFF officially said that it was investigating match-fixing approaches made to players from the Minerva Punjab Football Club during the I-League.

NEET-UG grace mark row explained: What happened and why

NEET-UG grace mark row explained: What happened and why

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

There have been allegations of inflation of marks in NEET-UG which has led to a record 67 candidates sharing top rank with perfect score.

Kota: From Coaching Hub To Suicide Cluster

Kota: From Coaching Hub To Suicide Cluster

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

25 student suicides in 2023 at India's coaching hub Kota have revealed the mindboggling stress children confront every day, reports Prakash Bhandari.

Sachin Pilot refuses to compromise on his demands

Sachin Pilot refuses to compromise on his demands

Rediff.com31 May 2023

On a visit to his Tonk assembly constituency, the dissident Congress leader indicated that it was the last day before what was being seen as an ultimatum to Gehlot ends.

ISI terror module: All 3 arrested accused have BTech degrees

ISI terror module: All 3 arrested accused have BTech degrees

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

According to the police, one of the accused had made IEDs and later tested them at several places in Delhi, Rajasthan and Haldwani in Uttarakhand.

Parliament security breach: How 6 people hatched the plan

Parliament security breach: How 6 people hatched the plan

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

Six people hailing from different cities got together at a flat in Gurugram, a major satellite city of Delhi, after hatching a plan to intrude into Parliament on the anniversary of the December 13, 2001 attack on Wednesday.

'Tariff cut by cell operators anti-competitive'

'Tariff cut by cell operators anti-competitive'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2003

Basic telecom operators have sought Telecom Regulatory Authority of India's intervention to examine the mobile-to-mobile STD tariff cut by the cellular operators saying that new tariffs are "anti-competitive and anti-consumer."

Competition Commission suggests changes to Sun-Ranbaxy deal

Competition Commission suggests changes to Sun-Ranbaxy deal

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

After a detailed scrutiny, fair trade watchdog CCI has suggested Sun Pharma and Ranbaxy to make certain changes in their proposed $4 billion merger deal, including possible divestment of some brands, to address anti-competitive concerns.

ED raids Rajasthan Cong chief; summons Gehlot's son

ED raids Rajasthan Cong chief; summons Gehlot's son

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

The agency has also summoned Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's son Vaibhav Gehlot for questioning in a case related to alleged contravention of the foreign exchange law, official sources said on Thursday.

Google fined Rs 136 crore for 'search bias' by Competition Commission

Google fined Rs 136 crore for 'search bias' by Competition Commission

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

This is one of the rare cases where Google has been penalised for unfair business ways, even as it has been under probe in several countries.

NHRC issues notice to Rajasthan govt over suicides in Kota

NHRC issues notice to Rajasthan govt over suicides in Kota

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The NHRC, in a statement on Wednesday, said it has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that the students of a coaching centre allegedly committed suicide in two separate incidents within 12 hours.

Why Diet Control Will Work Where Dieting Doesn't

Why Diet Control Will Work Where Dieting Doesn't

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

rediffGURU and wellness expert Roopashree Sharma tells you how you can use natural methods to improve your health.

Dalal is BJP's 1st Lok Sabha MP to be elected unopposed

Dalal is BJP's 1st Lok Sabha MP to be elected unopposed

Rediff.com22 Apr 2024

When the Bharatiya Janata Party's Mukesh Dalal was declared elected unopposed to the Lok Sabha from Surat on Monday, he became the first candidate to achieve the feat from Gujarat since its formation 64 years ago though the erstwhile state of Saurashtra saw a similar instance in 1951.

Competition Commission slaps Rs 1.35 bn fine on Google

Competition Commission slaps Rs 1.35 bn fine on Google

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

The order was passed with dissent by two members, and four members feeling that there had been abuse of the search engine's dominant position.

'Who offered water to Hardik Patel during fast?': Question in Guj clerk exam

'Who offered water to Hardik Patel during fast?': Question in Guj clerk exam

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

The four choices offered to candidates were: Sharad Yadav, Shatrughan Sinha, Lalu Prasad Yadav and Vijay Rupani.

SC examines if OCs can represent India

SC examines if OCs can represent India

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

The Supreme Court on Thursday decided to examine whether Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) have any right to represent India in international sporting events.