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Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

Will She Be Bollywood's Next Star?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

There's a new actor in town, and Shraddha Kapoor is particularly excited about it!

What Margin Will Modi Win Varanasi By?

What Margin Will Modi Win Varanasi By?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Few in Varanasi expect the result to be different from 2014 and 2019. The only point of interest is whether Narendra Modi will increase his winning margin against his rivals.

God will provide for us say TN's women temple priests

God will provide for us say TN's women temple priests

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Taking the opportunity to close the gender gap in the profession, three young women -- one the first graduate in a family, another a graduate and the third a postgraduate -- have chosen to take up the sacred vocation of priest in a Hindu temple.

Fall in engineering graduate placements

Fall in engineering graduate placements

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

There has been an average decline of 11 per cent in the placement of engineering graduates from 111 technology schools in 2009 compared to the previous year, except for 16 of them which recorded cent per cent absorption, according to the 5th IDC-Dataquest T-School, 2009 survey.

Why Kolhapur scion Shahu Chhatrapati chose Congress over BJP

Why Kolhapur scion Shahu Chhatrapati chose Congress over BJP

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Shahu Chhatrapati, scion of the Kolhapur royal family, has said he chose the Congress for his poll debut as he draws inspiration from his great grandfather Rajarshi Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, a hugely revered figure among all segments of society for his bold social reforms.

Jobs: 'It's boom time for graduates'

Jobs: 'It's boom time for graduates'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Can you survive in the job market only with a graduation degree? A reality check.

Fresh graduates, are you employable?

Fresh graduates, are you employable?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2009

Employable skills have taken on significant importance when it comes to recruiting candidates for a job. Find out what skills recruiters are looking for.

Youthful Candidates Dominate Telangana Polls

Youthful Candidates Dominate Telangana Polls

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

787 candidates are in the 31 to 40 years age group.

AI Replacing Entry-Level Tech Jobs

AI Replacing Entry-Level Tech Jobs

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

'AI may perform tasks, but deep expertise and specialisation remain uniquely human.'

'I'm Married But Lied To Have A Boyfriend'

'I'm Married But Lied To Have A Boyfriend'

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Relationship problems? Let rEDIFF Love Guru help.

Indian Spelling Bee Champs! What's The Secret Sauce?

Indian Spelling Bee Champs! What's The Secret Sauce?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

'The fact that India is multilingual and the kids grow up already bilingual or trilingual so learning another language or learning other spelling patterns is not really that hard.'

Israel sends new Ambassador to India

Israel sends new Ambassador to India

Rediff.com18 Dec 2023

The Israeli government on Sunday approved the appointment of Reuven Azar as the new Ambassador to India.

Opportunities for graduates in insurance sector

Opportunities for graduates in insurance sector

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

Jobs in insurance involve helping people and businesses manage risk, to protect themselves from disaster and losses and to anticipate potential risk problems.

'People Call Me Dabang'

'People Call Me Dabang'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'This is the victory of the people of Gujarat who want real development, not the hype of development.'

Renowned poet Munawwar Rana dies at 71

Renowned poet Munawwar Rana dies at 71

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Rana's poem 'Maa', which is considered one of his most famous works, has a special place in the world of Urdu literature.

'Father Taught Me To Fight For My Rights'

'Father Taught Me To Fight For My Rights'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

To tell us about your father, just mail us at getahead@rediff.co.in (subject: My father) along with your name, the place where you live, your father's name and picture and your message about him.

'85 percent graduates in India not employable'

'85 percent graduates in India not employable'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2011

At a recent HR professional meet in the city, hiring managers and employers from leading firms in the country addressed the issue of growing unemployment in the country and discussed plausible solutions to solve the issue.

Rising prices, lack of jobs key issues, shows voter survey

Rising prices, lack of jobs key issues, shows voter survey

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

62 per cent of respondents across various demographics, including villages, towns, and cities, perceived a greater difficulty in securing employment compared to the previous five years, shows pre-poll survey by Centre for Study of Developing Societies.

SHOCKING! Only 4.5 per cent Indians are graduates

SHOCKING! Only 4.5 per cent Indians are graduates

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

Only 4.5 per cent of the population in the country is educated upto the level of graduate or above while a majority of 32.6 per cent population is not even educated upto the primary school level.

Licious eyes IPO in 24 months, 500 stores in five years

Licious eyes IPO in 24 months, 500 stores in five years

Rediff.com2 May 2024

The fresh meat and seafood delivery startup Licious plans to set up 500 stores nationwide within the next five years as part of an omnichannel strategy. The aim is to attract new users in the offline channel and encourage them to transact online as well. The move would also help the company in its efforts to achieve profitability and go for an initial public offering (IPO) in the next 24 months, according to the sources.

'Yes, extra-marital affairs happen'

'Yes, extra-marital affairs happen'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

'Sometimes things get stale in a relationship and people seek solace elsewhere.'

Veterinary graduate? Join the army!

Veterinary graduate? Join the army!

Rediff.com28 Aug 2007

Grant of Short Service Commission in the Indian Army for veterinary graduates

Graduate & Postgraduate programmes at NID

Graduate & Postgraduate programmes at NID

Rediff.com21 Oct 2003

Graduate & Postgraduate programmes at the National Institute of Design

Dhoni keen to complete graduation

Dhoni keen to complete graduation

Rediff.com13 Mar 2008

India's limited overs cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is keen to acquire a graduation degree despite his demanding career and busy calender. Dhoni met the principal of St Xaviers College, Nicholas Tete on Wednesday and expressed his desire to complete B Com from the institution.

Number of women on boards of top 100 firms rose in 5 years: Report

Number of women on boards of top 100 firms rose in 5 years: Report

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

The representation of women on the boards of the top 100 companies in India has improved in the last five years, said a survey released on Monday. The findings were based on the annual reports and website disclosures of Nifty 100 companies and revealed in the 4th Annual Corporate Governance Survey by Excellence Enablers Private Limited. In the year ending March 31, 2023, the percentage of women among the total directors in the top 100 companies was the highest since 2018-2019 - rising to 19 per cent from 15 per cent earlier.

Meet Princeton's University Graduate School dean

Meet Princeton's University Graduate School dean

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

With two decades of experience as a teacher, researcher and administrator at Princeton University, Sanjeev Kulkarni, a professor of electrical engineering and director of the Keller Center, is described by some colleagues as a 'seasoned university citizen' who has made a name for himself in interdisciplinary courses.

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

I did not take up research for any award.' 'What is more important is the medicine that I have developed.' 'This helps the patient recover and the family is happy that their relative has survived and they go back to their lives.

'500 Test wickets for a one-in-a-million bowler!'

'500 Test wickets for a one-in-a-million bowler!'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin became the second Indian bowler after former skipper Anil Kumble to take 500 Test wickets.

Why BJP Is Focusing On These Seats

Why BJP Is Focusing On These Seats

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Some have been cherry-picked to assert the BJP's supremacy over its allies or, significantly, its leaders who charted an independent course in the recent past.

Doyenne of classical music Dr Prabha Atre dies at 92

Doyenne of classical music Dr Prabha Atre dies at 92

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Atre, a torch-bearer of the Kirana Gharana of Hindustani classical music, had been honoured with all three Padma awards by the Indian government.

Effective CV writing for finance graduates

Effective CV writing for finance graduates

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Writing an effective CV is a tricky job for fresh graduates, especially because all of them pass out with same academic qualifications. We list down some small things which candidates can include in their CVs to make that big difference.

Post-graduate programmes in media

Post-graduate programmes in media

Rediff.com29 Dec 2005

The International School of Business Media invites applications for its two-year full time post-graduate programmes.

Ex-bureaucrat who oversaw Article 370 abrogation picked as new EC

Ex-bureaucrat who oversaw Article 370 abrogation picked as new EC

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Addressing reporters at his residence soon after the meeting ended, Chowdhury said six names came up before the panel for the selection of the two ECs and the names of Sandhu and Kumar were finalised by a majority of members of the high-powered panel.

11-year-old Indian-American genius graduates from college

11-year-old Indian-American genius graduates from college

Rediff.com23 May 2015

Tanishq Abraham graduated from American River College in Sacramento, California.

Only 7% of India's B-school graduates employable

Only 7% of India's B-school graduates employable

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

The report blames the lack of quality control and infrastructure, low-paying jobs through campus placement and poor faculty as the major reasons behind India's unfolding B-school disaster.

What IT Majors Want In Their Hires

What IT Majors Want In Their Hires

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

Companies now require more than just academic marks; they seek students with internship experience or extra certification courses.

Will TDP, JD-U Toe BJP Line On Hindutva?

Will TDP, JD-U Toe BJP Line On Hindutva?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The TDP and JD-U will have a lot to answer inside Parliament, day after day, session after session, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Top 25 US cities for fresh graduates!

Top 25 US cities for fresh graduates!

Rediff.com3 Jun 2011

The Daily Beast announced it second annual ranking of the best American cities for fresh graduates.

Hot jobs in retail for fresh graduates

Hot jobs in retail for fresh graduates

Rediff.com22 Mar 2007

We give you the lowdown on some of the hot industries and job profiles for fresh graduates today, starting with the retail sector.

Maharashtra passes 10% quota bill for Marathas, leaves OBCs untouched

Maharashtra passes 10% quota bill for Marathas, leaves OBCs untouched

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

A substantial number of castes and groups are already placed in the reserved category, getting about 52 per cent of reservations altogether. It would be completely inequitable to place the Maratha community in the Other Backward Class (OBC) category, it said.