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'I scored 770 on the GMAT, with 3 months' prep'

'I scored 770 on the GMAT, with 3 months' prep'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

ISB student Mitali Gupta shares the strategy she used to crack the GMAT.

EcoSport: Though a facelist, the exterior & interior feel fresh

EcoSport: Though a facelist, the exterior & interior feel fresh

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

Considering how cheap Ford cars are to maintain these days, the EcoSport is definitely recommended for someone who doesn't prefer a Maruti or a Tata for that matter.

Drones steal the show at Aero India 2019

Drones steal the show at Aero India 2019

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

These unmanned aerial vehicles can fly at high speeds, detect intruders, do aerobatic maneuvers like loops, rolls, spins, and hammerheads effortlessly and communicate with each other intelligently.

Indian students in US universities may lose degree

Indian students in US universities may lose degree

Rediff.com19 Aug 2006

More than 30 students from India, China, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia and Thailand -- some even from the United States -- have been accused of plagiarism at the Engineering School of Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

In Noida's mega industrial zone, even essential businesses struggle to open

In Noida's mega industrial zone, even essential businesses struggle to open

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

Up to 95 per cent of units in the Noida-Greater Noida mega industrial zone are currently shut.

Nepal quake: IAF, army made 2,223 sorties, rescued 11,200 people

Nepal quake: IAF, army made 2,223 sorties, rescued 11,200 people

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Indian Air Force and the army flew 2,223 sorties, shifted about 11,200 people to safer places and transported and dropped about 1,700 tonnes of relief material.

Govt moves to clean Ganges; no remains to be immersed in holy river

Govt moves to clean Ganges; no remains to be immersed in holy river

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

With the Government actively looking for ways to check pollution in river Ganga, Union Water Resource Minister Uma Bharti on Monday said immersion of mortal remains would not be allowed on the banks of the holy river.

Koramangala start-ups break myth of IIT entrepreneur

Koramangala start-ups break myth of IIT entrepreneur

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Interestingly, the survey found that 70 per cent of the founders had experience working at multinational companies before starting on their own.

Mini Cooper D: Sporty, stylish and good for daily use

Mini Cooper D: Sporty, stylish and good for daily use

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The Mini Cooper D in its latest iteration gets plenty of changes including a diesel engine.

Indigo plane catches fire after landing, no one hurt

Indigo plane catches fire after landing, no one hurt

Rediff.com8 Mar 2014

An Indigo plane from Delhi with 182 people on board caught fire on Saturday while landing at Kathmandu airport but all passengers and crew escaped unhurt after they were safely evacuated.

Techies take up relief works in Nagapattinam

Techies take up relief works in Nagapattinam

Rediff.com1 Jan 2005

Many groups, comprising professionals, both men and women, from companies like Wipro, Infosys, Accenture, AdventNet, Xerago, arrived in Nagapattinam on Friday night.

Exporters want Budget to address slow tax refunds

Exporters want Budget to address slow tax refunds

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

With exporters' claim for over five months still pending, liquidity has been wiped out and the process of finalising new contracts has been held up.

Bicycle parts being outsourced from China

Bicycle parts being outsourced from China

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

The lure of cheap bicycle components has been leading Indian bicycle traders to China, from where they are sourcing material for exports to countries in Africa and the Middle East.

The Ford SUV experioence

The Ford SUV experioence

Rediff.com5 Jul 2017

To celebrate its 50 years of making SUVs, Ford invited MotorBeam all the way to the Philippines to drive their various offerings at different kinds of terrains to show off their true capabilities.

Obama invites Indian-American businessman for consultations

Obama invites Indian-American businessman for consultations

Rediff.com12 Oct 2013

An Indian-American entrepreneur was among a select group of business leaders invited by US President Barack Obama for consultations on the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on them.

Govt framing guidelines on handling of COVID-19 casualties

Govt framing guidelines on handling of COVID-19 casualties

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

The guidelines are being drafted to dispel any misconception and raise awareness regarding spread of the disease from a deceased

ISRO's big leap, embarks on launching swadeshi space shuttle!

ISRO's big leap, embarks on launching swadeshi space shuttle!

Rediff.com15 May 2016

Around 600 scientists and engineers are hoping for the best as they forge ahead with plans of making an indigenous version of a space shuttle.

Indian origin scientist turns manure, corn husks into biofuels

Indian origin scientist turns manure, corn husks into biofuels

Rediff.com18 Dec 2014

Researchers led by engineering professor Animesh Dutta, director of the Bio-Renewable Innovation Lab at the University of Guelph in Canada, have found a solution: pressure cooking.

Shocking! Traders, MSMEs cut 3.5 million jobs

Shocking! Traders, MSMEs cut 3.5 million jobs

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

Demonetisation and GST are the main reasons for the job losses.

The Struggle over Oil

The Struggle over Oil

Rediff.com5 Jul 2005

IndUS to export 40 aircraft

IndUS to export 40 aircraft

Rediff.com31 May 2005

American company IndUS Aviation has launched its aviation complex, promoted as India's first ever aircraft showroom, in Bangalore and plans to manufacture light aircraft in India at "highly competitive costs" for export to the US and other countries

2016 Audi A4 excels in most departments

2016 Audi A4 excels in most departments

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

The Audi A4 has improved in leaps and bounds and rivals are all set to wake up and take notice, says Indian automobile website MotorBeam.com.

Ready to drive on plastic roads?

Ready to drive on plastic roads?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2005

A pilot project to test the quality and durability of plastic roads, especially during the rainy season, is being undertaken, a top official of the highways department said.

Fire on INS Viraat, one navy personnel dead, 3 injured

Fire on INS Viraat, one navy personnel dead, 3 injured

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

One sailor was killed and three others were injured after a fire broke out onboard India's soon to be decommissioned aircraft carrier INS Viraat in Goa on Sunday.

Rolls-Royce Cullinan is truly a work of art

Rolls-Royce Cullinan is truly a work of art

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

The Cullinan's exterior is completely customisable, and hence you get to choose exactly how your it should look. The hand-built interior offers immaculate precision and makes you feel exclusive, as every Rolls-Royce does. Driving this vehicle is a breeze, and the gearbox functions like it does not exist.

COVID-19: 'We should not drop our guard thinking the vaccine is coming'

COVID-19: 'We should not drop our guard thinking the vaccine is coming'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

'If we take such an approach, we may find ourselves in a tough situation.' 'COVID-19 doesn't spread through water or air or mosquito; it only spreads from person to person.' 'We should make wearing a mask as part of our life.'

Check out new changes for 2019 F1 season

Check out new changes for 2019 F1 season

Rediff.com11 Mar 2019

The Formula One season starts in Australia on March 17 with new regulations, changed lineups, a trio of young rookies fresh from Formula Two and the comeback of Poland's Robert Kubica.

Super Cyclone Amphan to hit on May 20, cause heavy damage: IMD

Super Cyclone Amphan to hit on May 20, cause heavy damage: IMD

Rediff.com19 May 2020

An unspecified number of people were evacuated from coastal areas of Odisha where Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bhadrak and Balasore were likely to experience heavy rainfall accompanied by high-velocity winds, particularly on May 19 and 20, IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said.

Exporters see short-term gain in rupee slide but buyers may spoil party

Exporters see short-term gain in rupee slide but buyers may spoil party

Rediff.com16 Aug 2018

Economists polled in a recent survey by Ficci unanimously felt that the rupee will continue to be under pressure in 2018-19

60 per cent of IS Twitter handler's followers are non-Muslims

60 per cent of IS Twitter handler's followers are non-Muslims

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

More than 60 per cent followers of Mehdi Masroor Biswas, the Bengaluru-based executive, who was running a pro-Islamic State Twitter account, were non-Muslims and a majority of his Muslim followers were from western countries, particularly the United Kingdom, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday.

Microsoft denies global censorship of China-related searches

Microsoft denies global censorship of China-related searches

Rediff.com12 Feb 2014

Microsoft, responding to the rights group's allegations, said a system fault had removed some search results for users outside China.

How India is helping quake-ravaged Nepal

How India is helping quake-ravaged Nepal

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

India has flown in relief material, rescue teams and medical supplies to quake-hit Nepal.

BHEL reworks import strategy in the face of rupee's decline

BHEL reworks import strategy in the face of rupee's decline

Rediff.com27 Aug 2013

Imported components account for up to 30% of the firm's total production cost.

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Why journalists are 'jealous' of Bhavya Dore

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

The crash between a Kazakhstan Airlines Ilyushin Il-76 and a Saudia Boeing 747 over Charkhi Dadri in Haryana occurred 24 years ago.' During the lockdown, journalist Bhavya Dore reported on it from her home. Her article found a proud mention in the Bloomsburg Jealousy List 2020.

Early signs of turnaround visible in export sectors: RBI

Early signs of turnaround visible in export sectors: RBI

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

India's exports remained in the negative territory for the 11th month in a row.

'There is no age limit for taking CFA exam'

'There is no age limit for taking CFA exam'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

In an online chat with readers, Vidhu Shekar, CFA, country head-India, CFA Institute shared advice on how to crack the CFA exam.

'We want 60 launches in 5 years'

'We want 60 launches in 5 years'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2018

'We are looking at a joint venture between ISRO and a few companies to assemble the PSLV and launch it from Sriharikota.' 'In a month or two, the vehicle assembly building will be ready.' 'After that, we could see 13, 14 launches a year.'

10 fire tenders and 30 mins later, blaze at Parliament under control

10 fire tenders and 30 mins later, blaze at Parliament under control

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

A major fire broke out in the AC plant of the Parliament complex on Sunday afternoon.

15 injured as 4th bus explodes in Haryana this year

15 injured as 4th bus explodes in Haryana this year

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

The explosion took place at around 11 am near Bhuna when the vehicle was on its way from Jakhal to Fatehabad, following which panic-stricken passengers jumped off to save themselves.