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TN mother and daughter crack NEET together

TN mother and daughter crack NEET together

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

A 49-year-old physiotherapist and her daughter from Tamil Nadu both cleared the NEET exam. The mother secured a seat in a government medical college, while the daughter is set to begin her medical journey.

Study US: Money-Saving Tips for Students

Study US: Money-Saving Tips for Students

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Gaurav Batra, founder and CEO Infinite Group, suggests smart tips to help you reduce living and transportation costs while studying in the US.

The Teen Who Stunned Sindhu!

The Teen Who Stunned Sindhu!

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'When I played against Sindhu didi in China, I am happy I managed to play better than I did last time.'

Bengal varsity paper terms revolutionaries as 'terrorists'

Bengal varsity paper terms revolutionaries as 'terrorists'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

A controversy erupted in West Bengal after a history question paper at the state-run Vidyasagar University described Indian revolutionaries as 'terrorists,' triggering strong political reactions and forcing the institute to issue a public apology, calling it a 'printing mistake.'

Gujarat honour killing victim cracks NEET with high marks

Gujarat honour killing victim cracks NEET with high marks

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

An 18-year-old girl from Gujarat, a victim of suspected honor killing, has cracked the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). She was allegedly killed by her father and uncles for being in a live-in relationship.

NEET issue to reverberate in Parl, exam's credibility under question: Oppn

NEET issue to reverberate in Parl, exam's credibility under question: Oppn

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The credibility of the examination system has also come under question, they said.

My Friend, My Fortress Of 50 Years

My Friend, My Fortress Of 50 Years

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'Dayanand never needed an occasion to be present -- just a reason. And I've never had to look far when I needed a shoulder,' says Arun Khanna.

Jobs will come only when...: Akhilesh on UPPSC exam row

Jobs will come only when...: Akhilesh on UPPSC exam row

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

"If the BJP had governed with the same intensity with which it is running the bulldozer of injustice, today its members wouldn't have to hide in their homes, fearing the anger of students," he said.

Accused of stalking, BJP MP's son appointed law officer

Accused of stalking, BJP MP's son appointed law officer

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Vikas Barala, son of BJP MP Subhash Barala and accused in a 2017 stalking case, has been appointed as an assistant advocate general in Haryana. The appointment is part of a broader recruitment of 100 law officers.

How These Twins Topped CA Exam

How These Twins Topped CA Exam

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

To future CA aspirants, this is what Sanskruti and Shruti Parolia would like to say: 'The journey is long and tough. Be consistent and persistent. The end result will be rewarding.'

Education alone can break chain of Sanatan: Kamal Haasan

Education alone can break chain of Sanatan: Kamal Haasan

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The Rajya Sabha MP said the National Entrance-cum-Eligibility Test has prevented access to medical education for so many children and the strength to change that rule of exam could emerge only from education.

'With less than 25 employees, NTA conducts over 2 dozen exams'

'With less than 25 employees, NTA conducts over 2 dozen exams'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Congress leader Ajoy Kumar alleged the Centre gambled with these competitive examinations by asking the NTA to conduct those.

JK govt takes over 215 schools linked to banned JeI amid row

JK govt takes over 215 schools linked to banned JeI amid row

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The process for the takeover of the management of the schools began on Saturday morning as officials of district administrations, principals of the respective nearest high and higher secondary schools, accompanied by police teams, reached these schools, the officials said.

Govt To Target Coaching Centres

Govt To Target Coaching Centres

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

The panel will examine the reasons behind the emergence of dummy schools and their role in encouraging full-time coaching at the cost of formal schooling, and will suggest ways to mitigate the issue.

10 Important Engineering Entrance Exams After JEE

10 Important Engineering Entrance Exams After JEE

Rediff.com6 Feb 2025

Class 12 students, brace yourselves for these important engineering examinations to secure your admission into the top engineering colleges in the country.

Govt directs CBSE to plan twice-a-year board exams from 2025

Govt directs CBSE to plan twice-a-year board exams from 2025

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

The ministry and the Central Board of Secondary Education will hold consultations with school principals next month for conducting board exams twice a year, the sources said.

HC sets aside CIC order to disclose Modi's degree

HC sets aside CIC order to disclose Modi's degree

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The Delhi High Court has set aside a Central Information Commission (CIC) order that directed the disclosure of information related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bachelor's degree.

UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar's selection, bars her from all future exams

UPSC cancels Puja Khedkar's selection, bars her from all future exams

Rediff.com31 Jul 2024

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on Wednesday said it has cancelled the provisional candidature of probationary Indian Administrative Service officer Puja Khedkar and debarred her from all future examinations or selections.

Chh'garh cop killed in Maoist blast 2 days before daughter's birthday

Chh'garh cop killed in Maoist blast 2 days before daughter's birthday

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

He had promised his daughter that he would be there, come what may, a kin said. But fate had a different plan.

NEET-PG 2025 be conducted in one shift, orders SC

NEET-PG 2025 be conducted in one shift, orders SC

Rediff.com30 May 2025

In a significant order, the Supreme Court on Friday issued directions that the post-graduate medical entrance exam scheduled on June 15 be conducted in a single shift, saying holding it in two shifts 'creates arbitrariness'.

6 Tips To Conquer Exam Stress

6 Tips To Conquer Exam Stress

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Boost your confidence and beat exam stress!

Whole country now knows...: Rahul mounts attack on EC in Bihar rally

Whole country now knows...: Rahul mounts attack on EC in Bihar rally

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Gandhi alleged that assembly and Lok Sabha polls were being "stolen" across the country and there was a "conspiracy" in Bihar to do the same through the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

Why Bus To Evacuate Indian Students In Iran Is Stuck!

Why Bus To Evacuate Indian Students In Iran Is Stuck!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'The Indian embassy did send a bus to evacuate us along with an Indian embassy official, but Urmia University is not giving us permission to leave.'

56 NEET-UG students move SC against any bid to cancel exam

56 NEET-UG students move SC against any bid to cancel exam

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

They have sought a direction from the top court to the Union education ministry to probe, identify and take strict action against students and others who indulged in unfair practices like paper leak and impersonation in the NEET-UG exam conducted on May 5 this year.

Gujarat school asks Class X students to remove hijab before exam

Gujarat school asks Class X students to remove hijab before exam

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Following the allegation, the state education department on Thursday ordered the removal of the exam centre administrator, Ilaben Suratiya, who is also the principal of that school.

Op Sindoor post: Pune Student released from jail

Op Sindoor post: Pune Student released from jail

Rediff.com28 May 2025

A 19-year-old Pune student, arrested for a social media post concerning Indo-Pak hostilities, has been released from jail after the Bombay high court granted her bail while rebuking the Maharashtra government for "ruining her life" and turning her into a "hardcore criminal".

8 Tips For Students Making Notes

8 Tips For Students Making Notes

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Are you preparing for competitive exams like the UPSC Prelims and struggling with note-making? Don't worry, you're not alone! Effective note-making is crucial for exam preparation. With the right strategies, you can make your study sessions more efficient and focused. Here are some tips...

Mumbai School Scandal: Lady Teacher Has Sex With Student

Mumbai School Scandal: Lady Teacher Has Sex With Student

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

The Mumbai police have arrested a lady teacher under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act for allegedly coercing a minor male student into a sexual relationship.

Nitish Kumar's Sop Opera Ahead Of Polls

Nitish Kumar's Sop Opera Ahead Of Polls

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Nitish Kumar has pledged to create 10 million jobs in the next five years apart from offering voters many other sops.

Study Abroad: 10 Visa Application Mistakes To Avoid

Study Abroad: 10 Visa Application Mistakes To Avoid

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Do not sound as if you intend to permanently settle overseas, warns Ritika Gupta, CEO and counsellor at AAera Consultants.

'Failed Class 12. Can I Apply For JEE (Advanced)?'

'Failed Class 12. Can I Apply For JEE (Advanced)?'

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

rediffGURU Mayank Chandel counsels students on the various options they can pursue after Class 12.

How Solving Mocks Helped JEE Toppers

How Solving Mocks Helped JEE Toppers

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Delhi Zone's Rajit Gupta scored 332 out of 360 marks to bag the top rank in the IIT Joint Entrance Exam (Advanced).

UPSC to go hi-tech with AI, facial recognition for cheat-free exams

UPSC to go hi-tech with AI, facial recognition for cheat-free exams

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

The Commission has desired to incorporate Aadhaar-based fingerprint authentication (else digital fingerprint capturing) and facial recognition of candidates, scanning of QR Code of e-admit cards and monitoring through live AI-based CCTV video surveillance, it said.

MCom Or MBA: Which Is Better For Your Future?

MCom Or MBA: Which Is Better For Your Future?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza, founder of Patrick100 counsels students, and aspiring professionals about the scope of an MBA degree.

How To Write A Winning CV That'll Get You Hired

How To Write A Winning CV That'll Get You Hired

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Did you know that CVs without a cover letter, or with irrelevant and outdated details, are often discarded within the first 10 to 20 seconds?

Giving NEET-UG Exam? Get Expert Advice Here

Giving NEET-UG Exam? Get Expert Advice Here

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

rediffGURU Mayank Chandel offers advice to students preparing for IIT-JEE and NEET-UG after class 12.

Board exam papers flown to Naxal-hit village in helicopter

Board exam papers flown to Naxal-hit village in helicopter

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The Chhattisgarh government used a helicopter to transport the board examination question papers to an exam centre located in an interior pocket of Naxalite-hit Sukma district in the state, officials said on Friday.

'Sholay Is 'Dadagiri' Cinematography'

'Sholay Is 'Dadagiri' Cinematography'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'The way the anticipation is built up for Gabbar Singh's introduction scene with sound, image and details of his personality, like the combat boots he wears.' 'The camera comes so close -- not a tele lens shot, but a wide-angle close-up -- that you can almost smell Gabbar's breath.'

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

11th Fail To IIT: Pani Puri Seller's Inspiring Story

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Harsh Gupta's first JEE attempt was plagued by ill-health. But he did not give up.

Panchayat Season 4 Review: Evil In Rustic Paradise

Panchayat Season 4 Review: Evil In Rustic Paradise

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

Panchayat Season 4 is watchable, mainly because of the wonderful actors, who, over the seasons have developed a warm rapport, notes Deepa Gahlot.