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GK Quiz: Who is the defence minister of India?

GK Quiz: Who is the defence minister of India?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

Test your knowledge of current affairs.

How To CRACK NDA Entrance Exam

How To CRACK NDA Entrance Exam

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

400 young Indians will make it to the prestigious National Defence Academy in Khadakvasla if they clear the NDA entrance exam on November 14.

BJP now needs BJD, YSR Cong more to get key bills passed in RS

BJP now needs BJD, YSR Cong more to get key bills passed in RS

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The JD-U has five members in the Rajya Sabha, including deputy chairman Harivansh whose fate now hangs in the balance as he may have to resign since his party has moved out of the ruling alliance.

Aamir's All-Boys Screening for Laal Singh Chaddha

Aamir's All-Boys Screening for Laal Singh Chaddha

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

It's a big week for Aamir Khan. After a gap of four years, he will be seen in the theatres once again.

CAT 2006: 'GK, essays highly UNLIKELY'

CAT 2006: 'GK, essays highly UNLIKELY'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

AKRS Srinivas and Rahul Reddy of T.I.M.E which trains CAT aspirants, chatted with readers for one hour on July 20 to answer their queries and clear doubts based on the latest developments.

Cong to move SC against Pragya for 'hate speech'; TMC files police plaint

Cong to move SC against Pragya for 'hate speech'; TMC files police plaint

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

Ramesh said he would file a case against Thakur in the apex court as the police in Karnataka would not act against the BJP MP.

108 ex-bureaucrats appeal to Modi to end 'politics of hate' by BJP govts

108 ex-bureaucrats appeal to Modi to end 'politics of hate' by BJP govts

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

In an open letter, they said, "We are witnessing a frenzy of hate filled destruction in the country where at the sacrificial altar are not just Muslims and members of the other minority communities but the Constitution itself."

B-school exams: Prep tips for GK

B-school exams: Prep tips for GK

Rediff.com15 Dec 2008

If you practice properly, it should be possible to do at least four questions per minute in this section, saving you time for other sections of the paper.

Quiz: 10 questions to test your general knowledge

Quiz: 10 questions to test your general knowledge

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

Test your knowledge of current affairs and tell us how you fare!

What PT Usha said in her maiden speech in Rajya Sabha

What PT Usha said in her maiden speech in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Legendary athlete P T Usha on Wednesday batted for bringing all competitions under National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA) and sought more focus on the field of sports medicine and science to help players recover from injuries.

Katrina, Badshah Make Bigg Boss 15 Sparkle

Katrina, Badshah Make Bigg Boss 15 Sparkle

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

This Weekend Ka Vaar with Salman Khan was high on entertainment, courtesy celeb guests like Katrina Kaif, Rohit Shetty and rapper Badshah gracing the Bigg Boss stage.

NEET row: Ruling DMK, allies boycott guv's 'At Home' over pending bill

NEET row: Ruling DMK, allies boycott guv's 'At Home' over pending bill

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

Thennarasu said that while the governor had to grant his approval to the bill, he informed them it was still under his consideration.

'My GK is low. How can I prepare for the CMAT?'

'My GK is low. How can I prepare for the CMAT?'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

In an online chat with readers on August 23, Aziz Manva, head, TestFunda.com fielded queries on the CMAT exam and offered advice on how to optimise preparation for success.

Dad Things Every Indian Will Relate To

Dad Things Every Indian Will Relate To

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Most Indian fathers still want their children to study at the IITs and IIMs and draw a six-figure salary.

Cabinet reshuffle buzz gets stronger

Cabinet reshuffle buzz gets stronger

Rediff.com16 Sep 2012

Congress party circles are talking about a major Cabinet reshuffle on September 18. Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh, Public Health Minister Gulam Nabi Azad and Social Justice Minister Mukul Wasnik are said to be tipped for party organisational work, while party spokesman Janardan Dwivedi and his junior Manish Tiwari are likely to be included in the Union Cabinet.

NIA raids NGOs, trust in J-K terror funding case

NIA raids NGOs, trust in J-K terror funding case

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

The National Investigation Agency on Wednesday searched 10 locations in the Valley and one in Bengaluru in connection with a case related to NGOs and trusts diverting funds meant for charitable activities to 'secessionist and separatist activities' in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

COA wants Kapil as part of Steering Committee for Players Body

COA wants Kapil as part of Steering Committee for Players Body

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

The Committee of Administrators (COA) has recommended former India captain Kapil Dev's name as a part of the four-member steering committee that will help in the formation of Players' Association as per Lodha Panel Recommendation.

Over Rs 13 crore seized in Delhi raid, Rs 2.6 crore in new notes

Over Rs 13 crore seized in Delhi raid, Rs 2.6 crore in new notes

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

The raid was carried out by the Crime Branch at the office of T&T Law Firm on Saturday night, the officer said.

The Netherlands hockey World Cup squad

The Netherlands hockey World Cup squad

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

The Netherlands squad for the 12th hockey World Cup in New Delhi.

New Zealand hockey World Cup squad

New Zealand hockey World Cup squad

Rediff.com26 Feb 2010

New Zealand's squad for the men's hockey World Cup in New Delhi.

SEE: 10 year old makes sanitiser at home

SEE: 10 year old makes sanitiser at home

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Delhi's Sabeeir Sharma shows you how to make sanitiser at home.

Nagarjuna charms in Boss

Nagarjuna charms in Boss

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

Indian sports stars hail Centre for scrapping Article 370

Indian sports stars hail Centre for scrapping Article 370

Rediff.com5 Aug 2019

India's sporting fraternity on Monday led by cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir congratulated the Central Government for abolishing Article 370 that gives special status to Jammu and Kashmir.

Memories from Wonderful Wayanad

Memories from Wonderful Wayanad

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Thomas G K shares pictures from a trip to Wayanad.

The 10 worst PC viruses of 2004

The 10 worst PC viruses of 2004

Rediff.com4 Jan 2005

'Deepika always has criticism for me'

'Deepika always has criticism for me'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2021

'She gives me constructive criticism and makes my work even better.'

Why this photograph of Aizawl FC fans is trending

Why this photograph of Aizawl FC fans is trending

Rediff.com1 May 2017

Why this photograph of Aizawl FC fans is trending

DMK-Cong will win 200 out of 234 seats: Karti

DMK-Cong will win 200 out of 234 seats: Karti

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

The Congress MP from Sivaganga also slammed the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance and said the people of Tamil Nadu do not want a government which has any "stain, scent or shadow" of the BJP as its 'Hindi-Hindutva' agenda "irritates" them.

Alia Bhatt: I am not very intelligent

Alia Bhatt: I am not very intelligent

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Alia Bhatt may have gotten a low score on Karan Johar's GK test on Koffee With Karan, but her movie choices look very intelligent. After the blockbuster Student Of The Year, Alia will be seen in Imtiaz Ali's beautiful Highway.

Opposition disrupts Day 1 of Parliament's Monsoon Session

Opposition disrupts Day 1 of Parliament's Monsoon Session

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The disruption by Opposition members drew sharp criticism from Prime Minister Modi who accused them of being unable to digest the fact that a large number of new ministers are women, Dalits, tribals and those from other backward classes

How to make merry and claim tax benefits

How to make merry and claim tax benefits

Rediff.com13 Dec 2013

Travelling on holiday is not only good for your health and fun but can also help you claim real tax benefits

The Maoists are looking to overthrow the Indian State by 2050

The Maoists are looking to overthrow the Indian State by 2050

Rediff.com28 May 2013

The power of the left-wing extremist groups is immense and they can, in one sense, if they want to, bring many sectors of the Indian economy to its knees, warns former home secretary GK Pillai

At home and booooooored? 10 NO RISK choices!

At home and booooooored? 10 NO RISK choices!

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Whadya gonna do? Some options for you, folks!

'We want more students from north India'

'We want more students from north India'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2011

Gurumurthy Kalyanaram, Dean, Amrita School of Business, discusses what ails research in Indian b-schools, his plans and vision for making ASB a trendsetter in producing intellectual research papers, his challenges and how he plans to tackle them.

Delhi launches eco-friendly rickshaws ahead of CWG

Delhi launches eco-friendly rickshaws ahead of CWG

Rediff.com10 Aug 2010

In the first phase, the company will sponsor 25 vehicles on five routes, including Chandni Chowk, Saket, IIT-SDA market area, GK-II and Delhi University-North Campus, Vodafone told reporters in New Delhi.

Indo-Pak talks: Why the emphasis on drug smuggling

Indo-Pak talks: Why the emphasis on drug smuggling

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

As India brings up the issue of cross-border terrorism and 26/11 probe with Pakistan, it will also push for tough action against smuggling of narcotics, trade of counterfeit currency when the home secratatries of the two nations meet in New Delhi, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

'Fewer than 100 armed Hindu radicals in India'

'Fewer than 100 armed Hindu radicals in India'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

In an exclusive interview to rediff.com, Pillai, who is retiring on Thursday after 39 years of service, said, "At the moment they are scattered, they are very few. I would say, if we talk about so-called armed people, there will be fewer than 100 Hindu radicals in a country of our size. It's not the major problem. It's more out of retaliation for what happened."

New port to boost Andhra Pradesh's economy

New port to boost Andhra Pradesh's economy

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The Central government plans to invest Rs 5,000 crore (Rs 50 billion) to develop Dugarajapatnam port in Andhra Pradesh's Nellore District.

Akali Dal leader attacked by pro-Khalistan supporters in US

Akali Dal leader attacked by pro-Khalistan supporters in US

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Three people have been arrested for the attack.

Lashkar plans aerial attack on CWG, says report

Lashkar plans aerial attack on CWG, says report

Rediff.com2 Sep 2010

In a front-page story, the Toronto Star quoted India's Home Secretary GK Pillai as saying that the Lashkar-e-Tayiba has bought as many as 150 paragliders from China and various Gulf countries in recent months with the aim of launching a terror attack on the Commonwealth games.