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Bhaker, other Olympians not included in team for Cairo WC

Bhaker, other Olympians not included in team for Cairo WC

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The team will be accompanied by six coaches -- Deepali Deshpande, Samaresh Jung, Manoj Kumar, DS Chandel, Ronak Pandit and Ved Prakash -- and two physios.

How Team India's next coach will be selected

How Team India's next coach will be selected

Rediff.com14 Jun 2016

BCCI Secretary Ajay Shirke explains the process of zeroing in on the preferred candidate from the 57 applications received for the job of India coach.

Get Scholarships For Your Education

Get Scholarships For Your Education

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

There are various scholarship opportunities available for school and college students.

Govt alters norms for independent directors on PSU

Govt alters norms for independent directors on PSU

Rediff.com15 Nov 2005

Under fire over the moves to appoint politicians who do not fit the conditions as independent directors on the board of public sector companies, the government has amended the eligibility criteria for the job.

'Aishwarya And I Are Dying To Work Together Again'

'Aishwarya And I Are Dying To Work Together Again'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

'We are just waiting for the right script.'

Kohli recalls his father's righteous teachings

Kohli recalls his father's righteous teachings

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Kohli's father had passed away in 2006 due to a cardiac arrest.

7 tips to deal with a difficult co-worker

7 tips to deal with a difficult co-worker

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Do not let your co-worker's bad behaviour to you affect your performance.

Boxing Worlds: India look to better their best-ever show

Boxing Worlds: India look to better their best-ever show

Rediff.com11 May 2023

India would be aiming to better their best-ever show when the trio of Deepak Bhoria, Mohammad Hussamudin and Nishant Dev step inside the ring in pursuit of summit berths in the men's boxing World Championships.

Coalgate: PM should quit, files not given to CBI, says BJP

Coalgate: PM should quit, files not given to CBI, says BJP

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Mondau raked up in Rajya Sabha the coal block allocation scam and demanded resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, while alleging that crucial files were not being handed over to Central Bureau of Investigation for probe.

HC scraps OBC status for 77 Muslim classes in Bengal, calls it illegal

HC scraps OBC status for 77 Muslim classes in Bengal, calls it illegal

Rediff.com22 May 2024

The judgment will impact a sizeable number of people in the state, according to a lawyer involved in the matter.

India's freestyle wrestlers miss out on Olympic qualification

India's freestyle wrestlers miss out on Olympic qualification

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Aman Sehrawat missed out on securing a berth for the Paris Games after losing his semi-final at the Asian Olympic Qualifier.

Seven reasons to SELL an investment

Seven reasons to SELL an investment

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Here are some scenarios when you should sell your investment.

NRAI justifies Sidhu's selection over Rathore

NRAI justifies Sidhu's selection over Rathore

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

'We will do not deny merit... merit has to be the sole criteria in a measurable sport. Heena has been consistent and yesterday she shot 385 (at practice) which, in our opinion, is an Olympic final score,' NRAI president Raninder Singh told reporters in Delhi.

Kapil says CAC must have say in selection of support staff

Kapil says CAC must have say in selection of support staff

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

The interviews for the rest of the support staff will be held on August 19.

Students entering IITs are of poor quality: Murthy

Students entering IITs are of poor quality: Murthy

Rediff.com3 Oct 2011

Infosys founder said that apart from the top 20 per cent of students who crack the tough IIT entrance examination and can 'stand among the best anywhere in the world,' quality of the remaining 80 per cent of students leave much to be desired.

100 University College London Scholarships

100 University College London Scholarships

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

The India Excellence Scholarships will support Indian students with an outstanding academic record who wish to pursue a full-time master's degree at UCL.

Meet the first transgender cricketer to play in the World Cup

Meet the first transgender cricketer to play in the World Cup

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

McGahey said she is doing everything possible in her capacity to realise her dream of playing international cricket.

Prasad-led national selection panel unlikely to get extension

Prasad-led national selection panel unlikely to get extension

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

The SC bench, headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra and comprising justices A M Khanwilkar and DY Chandrachud on Thursday reverted to the old five-member selection committee for both senior, junior and women teams.

'Is doing MBA from a B-town college worth it?'

'Is doing MBA from a B-town college worth it?'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

Do you have questions about CAT, XAT, CMAT or CET? rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza will answer them.

Should Dhoni play domestic cricket to merit India selection?

Should Dhoni play domestic cricket to merit India selection?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

'Every individual is different but one thing I have always believed in is that if you want to play for India you have to play for your state as well. I think they (BCCI) should change this policy altogether. A lot of senior players don't play domestic cricket'

Paris Olympics qualifiers: Bajrang's exit raises eyebrows

Paris Olympics qualifiers: Bajrang's exit raises eyebrows

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Punia had trained in Russia to prepare for the trials, which are being organised by the IOA ad-hoc panel.

Old Ram Lalla idol to be placed in front of the new one

Old Ram Lalla idol to be placed in front of the new one

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

The old idol of Ram Lalla, kept in a makeshift shrine, will be placed in front of the new idol which will be consecrated at the temple in Ayodhya on January 22, said Govind Dev Giri, the treasurer of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.

Date set for wrestling trials for Asian Games: Exemption for trio?

Date set for wrestling trials for Asian Games: Exemption for trio?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The IOA ad-hoc committee on Wednesday decided to hold much-awaited Asian Games wrestling trials on July 22-23.

IIM Calcutta: PGDCM admissions 2009

IIM Calcutta: PGDCM admissions 2009

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta invites applications for Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Aided Management (PGDCM).

Ignored for CWG, cyclists allege bias in selection

Ignored for CWG, cyclists allege bias in selection

Rediff.com17 Sep 2010

In yet another controversy ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Delhi, a group of Indian cyclists has alleged that the selection trial for the event was not transparent and some worthy riders were ignored.

How Warren Buffett picks stocks in a bear market

How Warren Buffett picks stocks in a bear market

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Here is the Buffett investment philosophy and his and stock-selection criteria with specific emphasis on their application in a down market and a slowing economy.

Booked in Mahadev betting case, Dabur Group's Burmans deny charges

Booked in Mahadev betting case, Dabur Group's Burmans deny charges

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

The Burman family, which runs Dabur Group, has denied any involvement or role in an illegal cricket-betting app as alleged by the Mumbai police in a complaint filed last week. The family said vested interests were behind the police complaint and they wanted to scuttle their (Dabur's) move to acquire Religare Enterprises, a financial services company. "We have not received any formal communication on any such FIR

Indian degrees to get international acceptance

Indian degrees to get international acceptance

Rediff.com3 Jul 2008

A move is afoot to make degrees awarded by Indian universities more acceptable by foreign universities and the international job market, by making admission procedures for students uniform and streamlining selection criteria of faculty members.

Rs 50K US grant for deserving students

Rs 50K US grant for deserving students

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

The American Alumni Association, a not-for-profit organisation, has announced financial assistance by way of a Rs 50,000 grant, to financially needy students who have secured admission or have an admission offer in a US college or University for higher studies.

Govt tweaks rules, 1st division in BA/MA made must for IIM directors' post

Govt tweaks rules, 1st division in BA/MA made must for IIM directors' post

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

The Centre has notified new norms for the appointment of directors of Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), making it mandatory for applicants to have first class degrees in both Bachelor's and Master's, along with a PhD or equivalent from a reputed institute.

Archery queen Deepika defies odds after motherhood

Archery queen Deepika defies odds after motherhood

Rediff.com3 Mar 2024

Deepika said that she did not feel any pressure during her return and rather, just wanted to perform without expectations.

Government names companies selected for coal blocks

Government names companies selected for coal blocks

Rediff.com17 Jan 2014

SC judges suspected a lack of objective criteria in the selection.

Spice Corp pulls out of Satyam bidding

Spice Corp pulls out of Satyam bidding

Rediff.com27 Mar 2009

B K Modi-promoted Spice Corp on Friday said it is withdrawing from bidding "for the moment" for Satyam Computer alleging non-transparency, multiple short-listing process and lack of clarity in the selection criteria.

State can't pick and choose castes for quota, says SC, reserves verdict

State can't pick and choose castes for quota, says SC, reserves verdict

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court, examining whether states can sub-classify the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes for the grant of a quota within a quota, said on Thursday that the state governments cannot be selective in granting reservation benefits to backward classes as it will lead to a dangerous trend of appeasement.

Amol Palekar appointed chairman of India's Oscar jury

Amol Palekar appointed chairman of India's Oscar jury

Rediff.com24 Aug 2015

The 88th Academy awards event will take place in Los Angeles on February 28, 2016.

Three boxers drag BFI to court over World C'ship snub

Three boxers drag BFI to court over World C'ship snub

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) maintains that winning a gold medal at the Nationals was not a criterion to pick the team.

Tendulkar, Ganguly and Laxman to select India's coach

Tendulkar, Ganguly and Laxman to select India's coach

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday announced that former cricketers Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Sourav Ganguly have been entrusted with the task of selecting the next Indian coach.

Hockey team selected on form and fitness: Nobbs

Hockey team selected on form and fitness: Nobbs

Rediff.com31 Jan 2012

India hockey coach Michael Nobbs defended the decision to drop a few senior players from the squad for next month's Olympic qualifier, insisting that form and fitness were the only criteria for selection.

Paranjpe, Khoda to be removed from India selection panel

Paranjpe, Khoda to be removed from India selection panel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Jatin Paranjpe and Gagan Khoda are set to be removed from the BCCI senior selection panel after the Board was clearly told to trim to the panel to three members in place of five, as recommended by the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee.

3 rebels return to Zimbabwe fold

3 rebels return to Zimbabwe fold

Rediff.com18 Mar 2005

Batsmen Stuart Carlisle, Craig Wishart and Trevor Gripper agreed to six-month deals.