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How to apply for Rhodes Scholarship 2017

How to apply for Rhodes Scholarship 2017

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

Selected candidates will get to pursue a fully funded course of their choice at the University of Oxford.

Rhodes Scholarships India-2007

Rhodes Scholarships India-2007

Rediff.com10 Jul 2006

Applications are invited from outstanding graduates for the Rhodes Scholarships India-2007, for a course of study leading to a degree of the University of Oxford (UK).

Do You Want To Be a Rhodes 2026 Scholar?

Do You Want To Be a Rhodes 2026 Scholar?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

July 23 is the last date to apply to the Rhodes Scholarships for India.

Announcing the Rhodes Scholarships India 2010

Announcing the Rhodes Scholarships India 2010

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Applications are invited from outstanding graduates holding at least a first class honours degree in Pure or Applied Sciences, Humanities, Law or Medicine of Indian Universities for five Rhodes Scholarships.

Applications invited for Rhodes Scholarship 2014

Applications invited for Rhodes Scholarship 2014

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Selected students from India will win a fully funded scholarship to pursue a master's programme at the Oxford University in the UK in 2014.

Meet Mohit Agrawal who refused Rhodes Scholarship

Meet Mohit Agrawal who refused Rhodes Scholarship

Rediff.com31 Jan 2011

The Indian American and Princeton graduate turned down Rhodes and Marshall scholarships will now be studying Economic Policy Evaluation and Planning at the National University of Ireland, Galway

The success story of an Indian who won the Rhodes scholarship

The success story of an Indian who won the Rhodes scholarship

Rediff.com2 Dec 2011

Mohit Agrawal had previously turned down the final Rhodes interview previously and vied for the Mitchell scholarship, the Irish version of Rhodes because he thought studying in Ireland would be more exciting than being in the United Kingdom on a Rhodes Scholarship. Here's his journey.

Alert: Rhodes scholarships

Alert: Rhodes scholarships

Rediff.com4 Aug 2004

Alert: Rhodes scholarships

Announcing the Rhodes Scholarships for 2009

Announcing the Rhodes Scholarships for 2009

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

Applications are invited from outstanding graduates holding at least a first class honours degree in Pure or Applied Sciences, Humanities, Law or Medicine of Indian Universities for five scholarships, for a course of study leading to a degree of the University of Oxford.

3 Indian students chosen for Rhodes scholarship

3 Indian students chosen for Rhodes scholarship

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Past Rhodes scholars from America who have studied at Oxford University include president Bill Clinton, the newly elected Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and the eminent surgeon and bestselling writer Atul Gawande.

Meet the Indian students who BAGGED the Rhodes scholarship

Meet the Indian students who BAGGED the Rhodes scholarship

Rediff.com21 Nov 2011

The new batch of Rhodes scholars includes South Asians. The prestigious international scholarship is awarded to high academic achievers who are also active in sports and community work.

Want to be a Rhodes Scholar? Apply now!

Want to be a Rhodes Scholar? Apply now!

Rediff.com17 Jul 2012

Apply for the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship and stand a chance to study at the Oxford University in London or participate in a theatre workshop in Mumbai. Read on for details.

India Must Be Proud Of Akumjung Pongen

India Must Be Proud Of Akumjung Pongen

Rediff.com23 Nov 2021

Akumjung Pongen, the first Rhodes scholar from Nagaland, shares his inspiring journey.

Meet the world's MOST influential Rhodes scholars

Meet the world's MOST influential Rhodes scholars

Rediff.com22 Nov 2011

The Rhodes scholarship is an annual scholarship awarded to people who perform exceptionally well in academics, sports and community service. Winners of the scholarship are given the opportunity to study at the prestigious Oxford University. We profile some of the notable personalities who have won the scholarship.

Four Indian Americans among 32 Rhodes scholars

Four Indian Americans among 32 Rhodes scholars

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

On Sunday, 32 Americans from campuses across the country were named as Rhodes scholars, who will study at Oxford University starting next year.

From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey

From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

It's not every day that an undergraduate from India wins a scholarship to study at one of the prestigious universities in the world.

From a small town in Bihar to being a Rhodes scholar

From a small town in Bihar to being a Rhodes scholar

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Amit Kumar, who won the prestigious Rhodes scholarship for 2012, says he wants to develop a revolutionary technology that will help replace the combustible fuel source in automobiles with fuel cells. He shares his journey with us.

From a small town in Bihar to being a Rhodes Scholar

From a small town in Bihar to being a Rhodes Scholar

Rediff.com14 Dec 2011

Amit Kumar, who won the prestigious Rhodes scholarship for 2012, says he wants to develop a revolutionary technology that will help replace the combustible fuel source in automobiles with fuel cells. He shares his journey with us.

Earn a scholarship to University of Oxford!

Earn a scholarship to University of Oxford!

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

University of Oxford offers 5 Rhodes scholarships to outstanding students.

Information You Can Use

Information You Can Use

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

A new feature for readers.

4 Indians among Rhodes scholars this year

4 Indians among Rhodes scholars this year

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The scholars are awarded for their outstanding scholarly achievements, character, commitment to others and to the common good.

Guilty review

Guilty review

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

'Is a woman's integrity decided on the basis of her wardrobe and sexual confidence?' 'Guilty questions such primitive beliefs and the whole 'she asked for it' mentality,' says Sukanya Verma.

Shyam Benegal: The Girish Karnad I Knew

Shyam Benegal: The Girish Karnad I Knew

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'He had a continuing interest in life, people, and the society in which he lived,' remembers Shyam Benegal, who collaborated with the polyglot playwright and actor through the 1970s and remained his friend for more than five decades.

When Jaya asked me to meet her

When Jaya asked me to meet her

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

'She leaned forward and asked what I'd want -- and I said, "your blessings".' 'She smiled and replied, "You already have that, but tell me how I can help you".' Commonwealth gold medalist and Arjuna Awardee Roopa Unnikrishnan recalls how Jayalalithaa took her breath away.

The lady behind one of Time's 100 influential people

The lady behind one of Time's 100 influential people

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

Sheela Bhatt meets Bharti Patel, a truly exceptional mother of our times whose son Dr Vikram Patel was recently ranked among Time magazine's 100 most influential people of 2015, to find out her recipe for a remarkable upbringing.

Parrikar's biggest takeaways from US visit

Parrikar's biggest takeaways from US visit

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

'India has been placed at a level, which would ensure that red tape is cut away. That's the biggest assurance that one can get -- the biggest takeaway.'

An Indian in America

An Indian in America

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

'As I became a citizen of the United States of America, I knew I was supposed to be shedding my Indian citizenship, but at the end of the day, Mera dil hai Hindustani,' says Roopa Unnikrishnan, Rhodes Scholar, Commonwealth Gold Medalist and Arjuna Award winner.

Must Read: The Great Diamond Heist

Must Read: The Great Diamond Heist

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

'If there is any industry that is unfit for modern corporate form it is the diamond trade.' 'But no one was asking the right questions.' 'The music was playing and so the game was on,' says S Murlidharan, former MD, BNP Paribas.