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SC refuses to pass interim order on JEE controversy

SC refuses to pass interim order on JEE controversy

Rediff.com11 Jul 2013

Following disagreement on the new normalisation policy, the Supreme Court bench has agreed that it will pass the order only if it finds that the education policy violates the fundamental rights of students.

Passion, money or stability: What decides your career?

Passion, money or stability: What decides your career?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Making an informed career choice will secure your life and future.

Why Chanda Kochhar's remarks on women raised hackles

Why Chanda Kochhar's remarks on women raised hackles

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

ICICI Bank CEO Chanda Kochhar stirred a hornet's nest this week when she linked the low numbers of women in B-school to a focus on quantitative ability in the testing process.

No clean air, thanks, I'm rich

No clean air, thanks, I'm rich

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Only the Indian elite would rather not breathe than be ordinary.

How to crack the MAH-CET: Tips from a topper

How to crack the MAH-CET: Tips from a topper

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

Ajinkya Jain who scored 99.99 percentile in MAHCET 2014 tells us how he cracked the exam.

CBSE to announce IIT-JEE Main 2018 result on April 30

CBSE to announce IIT-JEE Main 2018 result on April 30

Rediff.com28 Apr 2018

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will announce the result for Paper I.

Covid Warriors: How Langar Seva Group feeds the hungry

Covid Warriors: How Langar Seva Group feeds the hungry

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

An informal group of volunteers from the same school in Ahmednagar come together to pool resources, prepare food, serve the needy.

How a Mumbai hospital deals with the city's COVID-19 crisis

How a Mumbai hospital deals with the city's COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Most of the cases in Mumbai are asymptomatic -- 85 per cent you can say.' 'Only 10 to 15 per cent are symptomatic.'

The world's most valuable edutech start-up is Indian!

The world's most valuable edutech start-up is Indian!

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

It's also among the top five most valuable Internet companies in India, reports Yuvraj Malik.

For this IIT grad, even a newspaper was a luxury

For this IIT grad, even a newspaper was a luxury

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Shubham Kumar Gautam, son of a farmer and a Super 30 student, recounts how, in a journey laced with perseverance, grit and determination, he achieved what seemed impossible.

What India needs to learn from Bhilai

What India needs to learn from Bhilai

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

If you want to see what India should be like and how Indians should live, you have to see Bhilai, says Colonel K Thammayya Udupa (retd).

What is the cost of education in Singapore?

What is the cost of education in Singapore?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Undergraduate courses indicatively cost S$23,000 to S$38,000, while postgraduate courses approximately cost S$15,000 to S$40,000.

As lockdown eases, hotels ready with new 5-star drill

As lockdown eases, hotels ready with new 5-star drill

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

As several premium hotels such as ITC, Taj and Oberoi reopen after the lockdown in cities such as Bengaluru, Kolkata and Hyderabad, many changes have been made for the safety of guests and staff including temporary closure of spas, bars, gyms, and swimming pools.

'Should I send my son abroad to study?'

'Should I send my son abroad to study?'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on entrance examinations, admission procedures at international universities.

My life lesson: 'Success cannot elude you for long'

My life lesson: 'Success cannot elude you for long'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

Swadesh Kumar Kesarwani, 67, from Hyderabad, shares his life lesson.

Expert tips to prepare for IIT-JEE

Expert tips to prepare for IIT-JEE

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

Vinay Kumar tells you how to optimise your preparation.

Manoj Sinha's ambitious plans for J&K

Manoj Sinha's ambitious plans for J&K

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

For far too long, people in J&K have felt the government doesn't exist for them.' 'My first priority is to make them feel that not only does it exist, it is there to work for them.

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Full Text: President's joint address to both houses of Parliament

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Here's the full text of President's Ram Nath Kovind's address to the joint sitting of both houses of Parliament on the first of Budget Session 2022.

How Patrick D'Souza cracked the CAT 14 times!

How Patrick D'Souza cracked the CAT 14 times!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

And Patrick D'Souza managed to score a perfect 100 in 4 of his attempts!

Want a career in law? Find out how

Want a career in law? Find out how

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

'India has 1 lawyer per 1,000 population.' 'Opportunities in the field of law are plenty.'

'My clothes are inspired by the sari'

'My clothes are inspired by the sari'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

'My collection for LFW is all about Indianness.' Fashion designer Soumodeep Datta quit computer science to pursue his dream.

'We waste water in the most trivial ways'

'We waste water in the most trivial ways'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

'You can have a bath in just one bucket of water.' 'When you are brushing your teeth, remember to turn off the tap.' 'You don't have to wash your car every day.'

India's quest for skills

India's quest for skills

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Ajit Balakrishnan on how Indian society and the polity need to be carried along.

'How can I prepare for IIT-JEE 2015?'

'How can I prepare for IIT-JEE 2015?'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

It's important that you plan in advance and practice giving mock tests or test series.

People mock you when you say: 'I don't feel good'

People mock you when you say: 'I don't feel good'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

'We will teach horse riding and swimming to our children. But when it comes to dealing with emotions, none of the parents or teachers will ask the child: "How are you feeling today?"'

CAT Tips: 'Spend at least 3 hours a day to study'

CAT Tips: 'Spend at least 3 hours a day to study'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Manish Kumar who achieved a high percentile of 99.43 in CAT 2013 and secured admission in IIM Raipur tells us how he succeeded in cracking the test.

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.

The sunshine story from Kashmir

The sunshine story from Kashmir

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

From one of Kashmir's worst trouble spots, Adeeba Tak emerges as a story of hope.

University ranking sweepstakes

University ranking sweepstakes

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

Should we really pay attention to them, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

How Anant Agrawal built edX into a global giant

How Anant Agrawal built edX into a global giant

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

'Many who have experimented with online education will adopt a blended model once things return to normal,' edX CEO and founder Anant Agrawal tells Anjuli Bhargava.

CAT TopperSpeak: 'A strict study routine is the key to success'

CAT TopperSpeak: 'A strict study routine is the key to success'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

Gavin DSouza who scored 99.49 percentile in CAT 2013 tells us how he cracked the test.

IIT centre on bullet train technology to be ready this year

IIT centre on bullet train technology to be ready this year

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

India is currently considering two corridors for high speed trains.

How e-learning is changing the way India studies

How e-learning is changing the way India studies

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

Convergence of online and offline is the new mantra which is changing the education map of the country.

2 lakh to 3300 crore: The BYJU's Classes success story

2 lakh to 3300 crore: The BYJU's Classes success story

Rediff.com7 Oct 2016

'I always say I am a teacher by choice and an entrepreneur by chance.'

The NEET-UG fiasco: A medical aspirant narrates his experience

The NEET-UG fiasco: A medical aspirant narrates his experience

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Ishan Sardesai, who took the country's first NEET-UG on May 5, 2013 narrates the chaos he went through while appearing for the common medical entrance examination.

From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

From cattle to crops, drought playing havoc in Gujarat

Rediff.com7 Jun 2019

In Gujarat, of the 12.5 million hectare of area under cultivation, while six million is dependent on rainfall, two million is covered by groundwater, a bulk of which is said to be in north Gujarat. Scanty rainfall in the last one and half years has not only depleted groundwater level but also affected dams.

How to crack CAT while you're working

How to crack CAT while you're working

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Gagandeep Singh Pannu who cracked the CAT 2013 with 99.97 percentile while attending a full-time job shares his study secrets.

How to crack JEE Main 2018: Last-minute preparation tips

How to crack JEE Main 2018: Last-minute preparation tips

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

All toppers and experts recommend this.

4 months after suicide, failed student declared passed

4 months after suicide, failed student declared passed

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

The "callous" evaluation process has left the parents of Mohammad Adnan Hilal numbed, who feel that it is not a case of suicide but "murder" as their son actually secured 48 marks in physics and not 28 as declared earlier.

Rio Olympic: 1st allegation of corruption crops up

Rio Olympic: 1st allegation of corruption crops up

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

In the first allegation of corruption linked to next year's Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, Epoca magazine reported that construction company Carioca Engenharia allegedly bribed the speaker of the lower house of Congress in order to secure funds for a massive port area regeneration project.