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Study for CAT in 2 months

Study for CAT in 2 months

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

CAT gurus answer Get Ahead readers' questions.

Students to give std 10, 12 board exam in their school

Students to give std 10, 12 board exam in their school

Rediff.com20 May 2020

Students will appear for pending class 10 and 12 board exams at the schools where they are enrolled instead of an external test centre, according to the HRD ministry. The ministry is also planning to declare the board exam results by July-end and evaluation process has already begun for exams which were conducted before the lockdown was announced.

Curfew in Odisha's Sambalpur after fresh violence during Hanuman Jayanti rally

Curfew in Odisha's Sambalpur after fresh violence during Hanuman Jayanti rally

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The violence came after Friday evening's Hanuman Jayanti processions were held under tight security.

Commission revises long form for M&As, changes effective from May 1

Commission revises long form for M&As, changes effective from May 1

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Companies planning merger and acquisition (M&A) will have to disclose the extent of "complementary linkages" among them and their impact on the market. This comes under the revised reporting requirements of the Competition Commission of India (CCI). The changes will take effect on May 1. Entities may also have to provide market-facing data of the past five years with respect to their market size, the market share of the parties, and also that of the competitors, along with customers and suppliers.

Zomato, Swiggy to be probed for alleged unfair biz practices

Zomato, Swiggy to be probed for alleged unfair biz practices

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

Competition Commission on Monday ordered a detailed probe against food delivery platforms, Zomato and Swiggy, for alleged unfair business practices with respect to their dealings with restaurant partners. The order has come on a complaint filed by the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI). The watchdog's probe arm -- Director General (DG) -- will investigate the case.

Quota candidates with more marks are entitled to open seats, rules SC

Quota candidates with more marks are entitled to open seats, rules SC

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that candidates belonging to the Other Backward Class category are required to be adjusted against the general category who were more meritorious than the last of the general category candidates appointed.

SC to hear pleas against CBSE decision for re-exams

SC to hear pleas against CBSE decision for re-exams

Rediff.com2 Apr 2018

Separately, the Delhi high court on Monday asked the CBSE about its plans, if any, to re-conduct the class 10 maths test.

Reexamining translocation of Asiatic lions from Gir to Kuno, Centre tells SC

Reexamining translocation of Asiatic lions from Gir to Kuno, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A bench of Justices BR Gavai and Vikram Nath was told by the Centre in its application moved by additional solicitor general Aishwarya Bhati that a status report in this regard will be filed before the court within six months on the basis of the advice of the experts on the tanslocation of Asiatic lions from Gir to Kuno.

CCI orders probe into Google's revenue share with news publishers

CCI orders probe into Google's revenue share with news publishers

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

The Competition Commission of India has ordered a probe into complaints against Google for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the online news market.

Why Dipa Karmakar accepted suspension in doping case

Why Dipa Karmakar accepted suspension in doping case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

India's gymnastics ace Dipa Karmakar on Saturday said she accepted provisional suspension after returning positive for a banned drug to swiftly resolve her case with the international federation.

JEE, NEET: 'Don't make us scapegoats'

JEE, NEET: 'Don't make us scapegoats'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

'What is the need to postpone the exam?'

1300 roads blocked, 40 bridges damaged in HP rains

1300 roads blocked, 40 bridges damaged in HP rains

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Around 300 people, mostly tourists, are stuck in camps at Chandertal, located at an altitude of 14,100 feet, following rain and snowfall in the region.

What Manipur govt's latest status report to SC says

What Manipur govt's latest status report to SC says

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The report urged the top court that the matter may be taken up by the petitioners and other parties with utmost sensitivity as any misinformation or rumour or even suspicion may aggravate the situation in Manipur, where things are slowly returning to normal with the concerted efforts of the central and the state governments.

How to get an IIT degree without clearing JEE

How to get an IIT degree without clearing JEE

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The last date to apply for the September 2022 term of the programme is August 19, 2022.

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

'I have never done one wrong thing in my life'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Excerpted from Sahara: The Untold Story by Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Kota Factory Calls For More Than Mechanical Repair

Kota Factory Calls For More Than Mechanical Repair

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The suicides have involved more NEET aspirants than JEE. 'It's a make-or-mar situation.' 'Either you get into a government medical college, where the fee is much lower than in private institutes, or you don't make it.'

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

India and China: Cooperation, competition or contestation?

India and China: Cooperation, competition or contestation?

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Four major political takeaways from Narendra Modi's much-anticipated trip to China

US report flags 'downward trend of democratic values' in India

US report flags 'downward trend of democratic values' in India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

As the United States focuses on the Indo-Pacific, in particular the Quad, the Biden administration needs to address India's ties with Russia and its 'downward trend of democratic values and institutions', said a report by the Democratic Party of the Senate Foreign Affairs Committee.

RR rope in Sandeep Sharma for injured Prasidh

RR rope in Sandeep Sharma for injured Prasidh

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

India pacer Prasidh has been laid low by a lumbar stress fracture that will require the Rajasthan Royals bowling spearhead to go under the knife.

Historic! Female umpires to officiate in Ranji Trophy

Historic! Female umpires to officiate in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

Vrinda Rathi, Janani Narayan and Gayathri Venugopalan are set to break new ground and officiate in the Ranji Trophy.

Imran Khan arrested in Toshakhana case, sentenced to 3 years in jail

Imran Khan arrested in Toshakhana case, sentenced to 3 years in jail

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Khan was convicted in the Toshakhana case which was filed last year on the complaint of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) which had earlier disqualified him in the same case.

Top 10 bank exams to prepare for in 2017

Top 10 bank exams to prepare for in 2017

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Timely preparation and picking the right questions will help you crack these examinations and secure a job.

Zverev undergoes surgery on torn ligaments in ankle

Zverev undergoes surgery on torn ligaments in ankle

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Zverev was trailing 7-6(8), 6-6 against Nadal when he rolled his ankle and he screamed out in agony. The 25-year-old was fighting for his first Grand Slam title and would have taken over as world number one had he succeeded in his quest.

Mobile internet restored in Kargil; no such relief for J-K

Mobile internet restored in Kargil; no such relief for J-K

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

The digital blackout in Kashmir completed 145 days on Friday with no sign of restoration of the services in near future.

Khan Sir, man behind Bihar students' agitation who no one knows

Khan Sir, man behind Bihar students' agitation who no one knows

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The authorities in Bihar have registered an FIR against Khan Sir and five teachers for allegedly inciting violence over the controversy surrounding the results of tests conducted by the RRB-NTPC after the recent violent protests in Patna.

FIFA WC: Muslim fans enjoying their experience

FIFA WC: Muslim fans enjoying their experience

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Ridwaan Goolam Hoosen, an avid South African soccer fan, is used to having to leave the grounds to find a prayer space, including at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.

How To Prepare For CUET Exam 2022

How To Prepare For CUET Exam 2022

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The key to scoring good marks in the Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) lies in identifying target courses and then effectively strategising the preparation to achieve the desired goal.

What Electoral Politics Can Learn From Cricket

What Electoral Politics Can Learn From Cricket

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Cricket has taken many steps forward towards excellence and fairness. Electoral politics has a lot of catching up to do, points out Rajeev Bhargava in his fascinating new book Between Hope and Despair.

Satyam board meets today to examine bids

Satyam board meets today to examine bids

Rediff.com20 Mar 2009

The government-appointed board of Satyam Computer Services will meet on Friday to scrutinise the bids for a 51 per cent stake in the company and decide a schedule for completing the selection process.

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

Protect international cricket: MCC calls for urgent intervention

Protect international cricket: MCC calls for urgent intervention

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

With franchise cricket taking over a major part of the calender, MCC called for urgent intervention to save international cricket.

7 Tips To Master JEE Advanced

7 Tips To Master JEE Advanced

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

JEE Advanced preparation can be long and tedious, and it's easy to lose motivation. Students must stay motivated and focused on their goals, alerts Ujjwal Singh, CEO, Infinity Learn.

10 Political Dramas To Watch On OTT

10 Political Dramas To Watch On OTT

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

There is nothing of the level of Yes Minister, House Of Cards, Madam Secretary or Veep but there are at least 10 Hindi series and an OTT-released film or two, to whet the viewer's appetite for power-mongering, corruption and intrigue.

BCCI to hold Women's T20, CK Nayudu Trophy from March

BCCI to hold Women's T20, CK Nayudu Trophy from March

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Domestic cricketers will be again having a flow income which had stopped.

Google to be probed for alleged abuse of dominant position

Google to be probed for alleged abuse of dominant position

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

Fair trade regulator CCI on Friday ordered a probe against Google for its alleged abuse of dominant position. "In a well-functioning democracy, the critical role played by news media cannot be undermined, and it needs to be ensured that digital gatekeeper firms do not abuse their dominant position to harm the competitive process of determining a fair distribution of revenue amongst all stakeholders," CCI said. It added that the Commission is of prima facie view that Google has violated provisions of Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2002 which pertains to abuse of dominant position.

Didn't announce HP, Gujarat polls together in 2017 too, says EC

Didn't announce HP, Gujarat polls together in 2017 too, says EC

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Election Commission on Friday cited convention followed in 2017 for not announcing the assembly polls in Himachal Pradesh and Gujarat together and underlined that the model code this time has not been "unnecessarily extended".

How Parliament Can Function As It Must

How Parliament Can Function As It Must

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The need for finding options for proper functioning of Parliament is of paramount importance as the frequency of the passage of Budgets and other economic Bills without discussion or debate has only increased in the last few years, notes A K Bhattacharya.

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Why Bihar's Jobless Youth Are Angry

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

'It is our right to protest and draw the attention of this government, which is sleeping and appears blind, as it has failed to see the pain and struggle of the jobless youth.'

IOC's new framework for transgender athletes

IOC's new framework for transgender athletes

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

The new framework also moves away from the old policy that said transgender athletes would be allowed to compete provided their testosterone levels were below a certain limit for at least 12 months before their first competition.