News for 'school counsellors'

Ajay Banga to hang up his boots at Mastercard on December 31

Ajay Banga to hang up his boots at Mastercard on December 31

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

Ajay Banga, one of the topmost Indian-American corporate leaders, and a strong advocate of India-US relationship, would retire from Mastercard at the end of the year, the global credit card company has said.

How students can pick the right college course for their career

How students can pick the right college course for their career

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Univariety offers career guidance that is rooted in the real world.

Govt issues guidelines for care of children affected by Covid

Govt issues guidelines for care of children affected by Covid

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

The states need to identify the children in distress through outreach and surveys and prepare a database with a profile of each child, along with the details of their specific needs and requirements, and ensure that the data is uploaded on the Track Child portal.

This visually impaired fan loves cricket from stadium

This visually impaired fan loves cricket from stadium

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

Allan Jones is visually challenged since birth but he still turns up to take his designated seat whenever there is a Test match at the Basin Reverse.

LOVE GURU: 'I shouldn't have let him kiss me'

LOVE GURU: 'I shouldn't have let him kiss me'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

'Whether you think you're better off as friends, or whether you want to give things a try with him, you need to talk things out with him.'

All you need to know to crack the new GRE

All you need to know to crack the new GRE

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Counsellor Suchitra Surve of Growth Centre explains the revised changes in the GRE exam pattern and offers tips for aspirants to crack the exam.

Want to study in the UK? Read this!

Want to study in the UK? Read this!

Rediff.com6 Jan 2012

From the Cambridge to the London School of Economics, United Kingdom is home to the world's best known universities. Suchitra Surve, counsellor, Growth Centre presents a lowdown on what you need to know before applying to a university in the UK.

Useful tips to crack GMAT

Useful tips to crack GMAT

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Appearing for the GMAT this year? Suchitra Surve, Counsellor and Director of Global Education Counsel discusses the GMAT test pattern and offers tips to students on solving each section of the paper.

'Are we waiting for something like Nirbhaya to happen again?'

'Are we waiting for something like Nirbhaya to happen again?'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2017

Ten days after it came to light that a four-and-a-half-year-old boy inserted his finger and a sharpened pencil in the private parts of his classmate in a Delhi school, the girl's mother says the biggest hurdle in getting justice for her daughter is to battle the disbelief that she faces since the accused is so young.

UP farmer's son gets full scholarship at US university

UP farmer's son gets full scholarship at US university

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Anurag Tiwari, who belongs to Sarasan village in Lakhimpur district, said he has got selected to Cornell University where he would be pursuing higher studies in Economics.

Your child, a victim of bullying?

Your child, a victim of bullying?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2005

Study Abroad: Is your university accredited?

Study Abroad: Is your university accredited?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Overseas education counsellor Karan Gupta tackles these are other queries related to studying abroad.

Top 5 courses after class 12

Top 5 courses after class 12

Rediff.com18 May 2011

Do you have it in you to be a journalist or an architect? Youngbuzz.com lists out the top five courses you can take up after your higher secondary school examinations and just what qualities should you have to become successful.

Biden names longtime aide as White House chief of staff

Biden names longtime aide as White House chief of staff

Rediff.com12 Nov 2020

In addition to supporting the president-elect, Klain will work to build a diverse, experienced and talented team to help President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris meet the urgent challenges facing the country, a media release said.

Do student suicides expose flaws in our education system?

Do student suicides expose flaws in our education system?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Class 10 to NEET, student suicides expose flaws in result-oriented education system.

US Senate panel confirms Ken Juster as envoy to India

US Senate panel confirms Ken Juster as envoy to India

Rediff.com27 Oct 2017

Juster played a key role in the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

Pursuing studies abroad? Read this

Pursuing studies abroad? Read this

Rediff.com2 Feb 2007

Professional counsellor Karan Gupta advises Indian candidates on courses abroad

Debu Bhattacharyya: Making it through movies

Debu Bhattacharyya: Making it through movies

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

Debu Bhattacharyya, CEO of Theme Entertainment, describes the documentary film industry in India. He will represent India in the International Young Film Entrepreneur of the Year award in the UK this October.

Want an MBA abroad? Get work experience

Want an MBA abroad? Get work experience

Rediff.com28 Dec 2006

Good MBA schools abroad require you to have some amount of work experience, says international education expert Karan Gupta.

Study abroad FAQs: How to pick the right college

Study abroad FAQs: How to pick the right college

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

International education consultant NNS Chandra shares advice on how to pick the right international education.

Study Abroad: How good are online degrees?

Study Abroad: How good are online degrees?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2006

Education expert Karan Gupta answers queries about online degrees and a lot more.

Do your kids use foul language?

Do your kids use foul language?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

CBSE Class 12 results: Girls outperform boys, topper gets 499 out of 500

CBSE Class 12 results: Girls outperform boys, topper gets 499 out of 500

Rediff.com26 May 2018

The overall pass percentage was 83.01 per cent as against last year's 82.02 per cent.

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

'I didn't pay $62,000 to sit in front of a computer'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

'I have taken a loan of Rs 35 lakhs.' 'Even if my university allows me to stay, I feel cheated.' 'Thousands of Indian students in the US will be forced to return to India if their college/university courses go fully online.

6 truths about the GMAT

6 truths about the GMAT

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

How to write an impressive Statement of Purpose

How to write an impressive Statement of Purpose

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

The primary content in an SOP should revolve around the reasons for which the programme and/or school you are applying to should accept you.

Study abroad tips: How to write an essay

Study abroad tips: How to write an essay

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

The essay is all about demonstrating who you are, says Syam Chandra.

Is your teen depressed? 5 tips to help

Is your teen depressed? 5 tips to help

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Setting short term goals and helping them achieve those, reinforces self-confidence, and builds hope, ultimately helping them come out of the dark phase.

'They want to do away with NGOs'

'They want to do away with NGOs'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

'Amendments in the past have created fear. This will take it further.'

How to pick your career stream

How to pick your career stream

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The best choices in life are the ones you don't make.

Senate confirms Kenneth Juster as US ambassador to India

Senate confirms Kenneth Juster as US ambassador to India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Juster, 62, is an old India hand who played a key role in the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

Something will happen: Khurshid on diplomat row

Something will happen: Khurshid on diplomat row

Rediff.com22 Dec 2013

"Something will happen", said External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid on Sunday on the prospects of an early resolution of the stand-off arising out of the arrest of senior diplomat Devyani Khobragade in the United States.

How to make the most of your college

How to make the most of your college

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

An undergraduate program is not just about academics.

Be warned: Is your child a gadget addict?

Be warned: Is your child a gadget addict?

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Does s/he turn violent when the gadget is taken away?

Suicides won't take sheen off this coaching hub

Suicides won't take sheen off this coaching hub

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

'Kota is good if you are good' and 'Kota can make you or break you' are two cryptic statements Kota students often offer to explain life in their world.

'She is cold-hearted, manipulative, stubborn'

'She is cold-hearted, manipulative, stubborn'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Kids, here's how you can get a good recommendation

Kids, here's how you can get a good recommendation

Rediff.com2 Jan 2015

A good recommendation letter acts as a stairway to good colleges and to great jobs. Shreeja Mahambre gives tips on scoring a beyond satisfactory recommendation.

Do you need to see a hypnotherapist?

Do you need to see a hypnotherapist?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

'Earlier it was a stigma to discuss mental problems. But I get more patients for past life regression as in India people believe in rebirth and karma,' Dr Prakriti Poddar, who uses hypnotism to treat illnesses, tells A Ganesh Nadar.

Study Abroad: Secrets you didn't know

Study Abroad: Secrets you didn't know

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

Why aren't our kids, with perfect or near-perfect SAT scores, admitted to top universities over lesser scoring students?