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Rashtrapati Bhavan to reopen for public from February 6

Rashtrapati Bhavan to reopen for public from February 6

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

To maintain social distancing norms, three pre-booked time slots at 1030 hrs, 1230 hrs and 1430 hrs have been fixed with a maximum limit of 25 visitors per slot.

Nysa Sings Her Favourite Lata Mangeshkar Song

Nysa Sings Her Favourite Lata Mangeshkar Song

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

What's your favourite Lata song?

Mendiratta scores another first with appointment as Delhi HC judge

Mendiratta scores another first with appointment as Delhi HC judge

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Mendiratta was appointed as judge based on his seniority as a judicial officer, sources in the government said.

US okays RECORD 55,000 student visas

US okays RECORD 55,000 student visas

Rediff.com25 Aug 2021

The US mission to India has invited students to visit https://educationusaindia.usief.org.in/ and also participate in the EducationUSA University Virtual Fairs, to be held on Friday, August 27, for prospective graduate students and Friday, September 3, for prospective undergraduate students.

Riddhi Sings Her Favourite Lata Mangeshkar Song

Riddhi Sings Her Favourite Lata Mangeshkar Song

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

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Jayanti sings for Lata Mangeshkar

Jayanti sings for Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

Sing your favourite Lata Mangeshkar song and send it to us.

Maha govt to use Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav logo

Maha govt to use Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav logo

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Maharashtra chief minister Uddhav Thackeray has instructed the departments of tourism and culture to strictly abide by the directions to use the logo of the Amrit Mahotsav of Indian Independence in all government correspondence, a statement said on Tuesday.

CUET: 'Where can I access mock tests?'

CUET: 'Where can I access mock tests?'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

Anurag Tiwari, national academic director, medical, Aakash+BYJU'S, answers queries from students who will appear for the exam the first time this year.

'What will be tax implications of selling shares?'

'What will be tax implications of selling shares?'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Rs 6 lakh scholarship from Reliance: How to apply

Rs 6 lakh scholarship from Reliance: How to apply

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

100 scholarships are being offered by the Reliance Foundation.

Mumbai civic body gears up for Ganesh festival sans Covid

Mumbai civic body gears up for Ganesh festival sans Covid

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

Among other measures, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has set up 188 control rooms in 24 civic wards across the city.

Buds are blooming at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Buds are blooming at Rashtrapati Bhavan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

With strict social distancing measures, a cap on the number of visitors and no on-the-spot entry, the famed Mughal Gardens of the Rashtrapati Bhawan has kickstarted its annual "Udyanotsav" amidst the coronavirus pandemic.

Anti-Olympics campaign gains traction online in Japan

Anti-Olympics campaign gains traction online in Japan

Rediff.com7 May 2021

In two days since its launch, an online campaign (https://www.change.org/p/cancel-the-tokyo-olympics-to-protect-our-lives-stoptokyoolympic) called "Stop Tokyo Olympics" has gathered over 210,000 signatures, exceeding its initial 200,000 goal.

Sing Your Favourite Lata Mangeshkar Song

Sing Your Favourite Lata Mangeshkar Song

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

Which is your favourite Lata Mangeshkar song?

Nonbinary runners get boost for 2023 Boston Marathon

Nonbinary runners get boost for 2023 Boston Marathon

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

The Boston Marathon regularly features star-studded slates of Olympic medallists from around the world, leading a pack of 30,000 runners from the city's western suburbs to a finish line in its historic Back Bay neighbourhood.

'15% surcharge on total income of Rs 50 lakh is wrong'

'15% surcharge on total income of Rs 50 lakh is wrong'

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

Mihir Tanna, Associate Director, S K Patodia & Associates, answers your tax queries.

Rs 2.5 lakh pension, Lutyen's bungalow for Kovind

Rs 2.5 lakh pension, Lutyen's bungalow for Kovind

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

The retired president is also entitled to a secretarial staff consisting of a private secretary, an additional private secretary, one personal assistant, two peons, and office expenses up to Rs 1 lakh per annum.

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.

How to apply for UK's Chevening scholarship

How to apply for UK's Chevening scholarship

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Chevening Scholarships offer full financial support for one year to candidates applying for a master's degree at any UK university.

Windies vs Australia ODI suspended after COVID scare

Windies vs Australia ODI suspended after COVID scare

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Confirmation of the suspension came straight after the toss, with both teams promptly making their way back to their respective dressing rooms.

'Investing is a loser's game'

'Investing is a loser's game'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'In investing, you have to first make sure you don't make big mistakes.' 'I would advise small investors to be systematic, don't be arbitrary; don't be on either end of the risk spectrum.' 'Don't go from fixed deposit to option trading or crypto trading.'

CBI moves swiftly, sacks 4 officers accused of extortion

CBI moves swiftly, sacks 4 officers accused of extortion

Rediff.com12 May 2022

In the swiftest action against erring personnel, the Central Bureau of Investigation has dismissed its four officers under a stringent constitutional provision and arrested them after they were allegedly found involved in staging a raid on a company in Chandigarh to extort money, officials said Thursday.

Indian mission asks nationals living in Sri Lanka to register details

Indian mission asks nationals living in Sri Lanka to register details

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Sri Lanka is going through the worst economic crisis since independence in 1948. A crippling shortage of foreign reserves has led to long queues for fuel, cooking gas and other essentials while power cuts and soaring food prices heaped misery on the people.

Application process for Central varsities' entrance test starts from April 2

Application process for Central varsities' entrance test starts from April 2

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

In a public notice issued on Saturday, the agency announced that the CUET will provide a single window opportunity to students to seek admission in any of the Central universities across the country.

Cummins rethinks donation to PM CARES Fund...

Cummins rethinks donation to PM CARES Fund...

Rediff.com3 May 2021

Allocates donation to UNICEF Australia's India COVID-19 Crisis appeal instead.

Boom in drug seizures in India in last 5 years, says NCB chief

Boom in drug seizures in India in last 5 years, says NCB chief

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

There has been an "exponential" rise in the seizure of drugs in India in the last five years with the darknet and the maritime route emerging as the most preferred modes of trafficking, NCB director general S N Pradhan said on Tuesday.

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.

ICC changes points system for second edition of WTC

ICC changes points system for second edition of WTC

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

New Zealand claimed the inaugural WTC title with an eight-wicket victory over India in the final last month.

EPL Transfer round up: Liverpool extend skipper Henderson's contract

EPL Transfer round up: Liverpool extend skipper Henderson's contract

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

Liverpool have extended captain Jordan Henderson's contract, the Premier League side said on Tuesday, putting an end to speculation over his future at the Merseyside club.

'How can SIPs help me pay my loans?'

'How can SIPs help me pay my loans?'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your mutual fund queries.

Delhi HC to hear on May 10 Big Tech's plea on deleting Ramdev videos globally

Delhi HC to hear on May 10 Big Tech's plea on deleting Ramdev videos globally

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The Delhi high court on Monday said it would hear on May 10, pleas by internet and social media giants, Facebook, Twitter and Google, challenging an order directing them to remove, block or disable on a global basis links to a video containing defamatory allegations against yoga guru Ramdev.

Sri Lanka player found guilty of match-fixing

Sri Lanka player found guilty of match-fixing

Rediff.com19 Nov 2020

Zoysa was provisionally suspended in October 2018 and charged with three offences under the ICC's anti-corruption code

Want to study data science at IIT-Madras?

Want to study data science at IIT-Madras?

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

The institute is inviting applications from class 12 students for its newly launched online BSc Degree in Programming and Data Science.

ECB announces 16.1 million pounds loss due to COVID-19 impact

ECB announces 16.1 million pounds loss due to COVID-19 impact

Rediff.com11 May 2021

The ECB reduced costs by stopping planned investments, furloughing staff, reducing pay from April to October

11 schemes that may have won Modi the 2019 election

11 schemes that may have won Modi the 2019 election

Rediff.com29 May 2019

Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff.com lists 11 Modi flagship schemes that may have been gamechangers in the Lok Sabha election.

ICC to celebrate 10th anniversary of India's 2011 WC win

ICC to celebrate 10th anniversary of India's 2011 WC win

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will launch a series named #CWC11Rewind on Friday to mark the 10th anniversary of India's 2011 World Cup triumph at home.

Kenya's lesbian footballers fight for the right to play

Kenya's lesbian footballers fight for the right to play

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Recognising an increasing number of lesbians are passionate about football, former amateur player and LGBTQ+ rights campaigner Anita Wanjiru founded a women's team in 2017.

China to permit 'some' Indian students to return

China to permit 'some' Indian students to return

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

China on Friday announced plans to permit the return of 'some' Indian students stranded in India for over two years following the visa and flight restrictions imposed by Beijing due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Share a video of your kid singing Jana Gana Mana

Share a video of your kid singing Jana Gana Mana

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Simply upload the video on Rediff iShare and mail us the link.

'Are my MF returns beating inflation?'

'Are my MF returns beating inflation?'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Omkeshwar Singh, Head, Rank MF, a mutual fund investment platform, answers your queries.