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Heena Sidhu knocks on NRAI's door, told to come tomorrow

Heena Sidhu knocks on NRAI's door, told to come tomorrow

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

Heena has been ignored for the Asian Games mixed team air pistol -- an event where she has excelled since its introduction last year.

How Much Does It Cost To Study Medicine Abroad?

How Much Does It Cost To Study Medicine Abroad?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani offers expert advice on about pursuing higher education abroad.

'Lacklustre Market Is Good Time To Invest'

'Lacklustre Market Is Good Time To Invest'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'Historically, equities have consistently outperformed debt, gold, property, and other assets over a reasonable period.'

WFI suspended: Wrestlers can't compete under India flag!

WFI suspended: Wrestlers can't compete under India flag!

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

United World Wrestling (UWW), the world governing body for wrestling, has suspended the Wrestling Federation of India for not conducting its elections on time.

Army introduces online common entrance exam for Agniveers

Army introduces online common entrance exam for Agniveers

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The army has issued notifications on the modification in recruitment procedure for Agniveers and others.

Arun Goel as EC: SC bench recuses from hearing

Arun Goel as EC: SC bench recuses from hearing

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The bench said the petition has relied on a March 2 verdict of the apex court which had ruled that the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner and ECs will be done by the President on the recommendation of a committee, comprising the prime minister, Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha and the CJI, to maintain the "purity of election".

Randeep asked, 'Tum Jat ho kya?'

Randeep asked, 'Tum Jat ho kya?'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'Randeep Hooda's a very bossy kind of person.'

Squad for Windies Tests selected with future in mind: BCCI

Squad for Windies Tests selected with future in mind: BCCI

Rediff.com31 Oct 2013

Maintaining that it's not the end of the road for seniors like Zaheer Khan, Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Sanjay Patel said India's Test squad for the upcoming series against West Indies was selected keeping in mind the busy international schedule next year.

Coming Soon! 5G Phones Under Rs 10,000

Coming Soon! 5G Phones Under Rs 10,000

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

'By the end of 2022, we expect the installed base of 5G smartphones in India to reach 80-85 million.'

'You can't have just the love'

'You can't have just the love'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'The roses have to come with the thorns.'

FAQs: All You Need To Know About CAT 2023

FAQs: All You Need To Know About CAT 2023

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

September 13 is the last date to apply for the Common Admission Test 2023. I always recommend to do the registration early on.
Go through the form carefully and be sure about all the data that you are intending to fill in, advises Aashish Sood.

Bindra-led panel to monitor two national camps: NRAI

Bindra-led panel to monitor two national camps: NRAI

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

In a departure from regular practice, the National Rifle Association of India, which is aiming to restore sanctity of national camps, will let the Abhinav Bindra-led Rio Games Review Panel to supervise two of the four technical national camps slated early next year.

'Sachin, Dada, VVS would fail yo-yo test'

'Sachin, Dada, VVS would fail yo-yo test'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2021

Skills should be preferred over yo-yo tests, says Virender Sehwag.

Manavjit in for Rajput in Indian shooting team for Rio Olympics

Manavjit in for Rajput in Indian shooting team for Rio Olympics

Rediff.com19 Mar 2016

Trap shooter Manavjit Singh Sandhu got the nod ahead of Sanjeev Rajput as the National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) announced its final shooting squad of 12 for the Rio Olympic Games in New Delhi on Saturday.

Spam calls: Govt notice to WhatsApp, says onus of user safety with platforms

Spam calls: Govt notice to WhatsApp, says onus of user safety with platforms

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The digital platforms are responsible and accountable for ensuring the safety of 'digital nagriks', the minister said, adding that the government will respond to every instance of alleged misuse or alleged breach of users' privacy.

'Very healthy and fertile market for long-term investors'

'Very healthy and fertile market for long-term investors'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Investors should look to incrementally allocate towards equity from a medium-to-long term horizon.'

This country is a joke: Prannoy fumes over Arjuna award snub

This country is a joke: Prannoy fumes over Arjuna award snub

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Prannoy took to Twitter to express his displeasure.

Guv-CM tiff in Punjab: My govt not answerable to you, Mann tells Purohit

Guv-CM tiff in Punjab: My govt not answerable to you, Mann tells Purohit

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The row erupted after Purohit wrote a letter to Mann asking for details on the selection of government school principals sent to Singapore for a training seminar, saying he has received complaints of "malpractices and illegalities".

Harmanpreet to captain India in hockey World Cup

Harmanpreet to captain India in hockey World Cup

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Harmanpreet Singh had also captained the side in the recent series against Australia, where the side fought hard before losing the five-match rubber 1-4.

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Asian Games' ultimate makeover: Esports to breakdancing

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Esports to breakdancing, Hangzhou will set the trend for future of sport

Include Value Funds In Your Portfolio

Include Value Funds In Your Portfolio

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Don't exit from growth-style funds as they may benefit next from a shift in investor preference.

Should We Ignore Democracy Rankings?

Should We Ignore Democracy Rankings?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

India must evolve its own standards on how democracy must be ranked in a diverse and multi-religious, multi-ethnic, multi-lingual and pluralistic idea called India, suggests R Jagannathan.

In a first, Qatar FIFA WC to feature female referees

In a first, Qatar FIFA WC to feature female referees

Rediff.com19 May 2022

A total of 36 referees, 69 assistant referees and 24 video match officials have been chosen by FIFA for the tournament.

Need a scholarship to complete your science degree?

Need a scholarship to complete your science degree?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

The deadline to apply for the L'Oral India's For Young Women in Science scholarship programme is October 16, 2022.

Army grants permanent commission to 147 more women SSC officers

Army grants permanent commission to 147 more women SSC officers

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

"The women officers were re-considered as per directions of the Hon'ble Supreme Court and fresh results have now been de-classified. Consequently, 147 more women officers are being granted PC, taking the total PC granted to 424 out of the 615 officers considered," the ministry said in a statement.

Women Must Have Cover 10 Times Their Income

Women Must Have Cover 10 Times Their Income

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'If something unfortunate happens to an earning member, the family loses the crucial income which would have gone towards paying off debts, meeting the cost of children's higher education, or towards the upkeep of elderly parents.'

What Team India must do to qualify for WTC final

What Team India must do to qualify for WTC final

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

We have to play aggressive cricket, says stand-in skipper KL Rahul

'Wrestling will remember you for licking the feet of...'

'Wrestling will remember you for licking the feet of...'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Phogat alleged that Yogeshwar had laughed off the sexual harassment complaints against the WFI chief during the oversight panel hearings

BCCI's 'be present in person' clause result of Sourav-Shastri fiasco

BCCI's 'be present in person' clause result of Sourav-Shastri fiasco

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

The BCCI's 'be present in person for interview' clause for picking selectors has been born out of a strong desire to avoid a Ravi Shastri-like fiasco in the future. Clause 11 of selection criteria put up by the Indian Cricket Board states "candidates should be willing to appear for personal interview", indicating that the BCCI learnt its lesson from the controversy that broke in the aftermath of interviews for the Indian coach's job. Shastri had appeared for his personal interview via video conferencing.

Misbah steps down as Pakistan chief selector, to remain head coach

Misbah steps down as Pakistan chief selector, to remain head coach

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Misbah said with time he understood that it would be possible to give his best only to one role.

Should you invest in smart-beta funds?

Should you invest in smart-beta funds?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

'Investors should allocate about 5% to 10% to such funds.'

Why select posh Delhi for smart city makeover?

Why select posh Delhi for smart city makeover?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

The announcement declaring New Delhi Municipal Council a winner of the smart city challenge came when the rest of Delhi was drowning in urban waste.

Surrendered militants to be recruited in security forces?

Surrendered militants to be recruited in security forces?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

The Union Home Ministry has proposed raising of two battalions of Border Security Force and Sashastra Seema Bal comprising surrendered militants of Assam and Manipur, an official statement said.

Homosexuality is damage in the mind: Qatar WC official

Homosexuality is damage in the mind: Qatar WC official

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Some soccer players have raised concerns over the rights of fans travelling to the event, especially LGBT+ individuals and women, whom rights groups say Qatari laws discriminate against.

Indian Bank bars pregnant women as 'temporarily unfit' for hiring

Indian Bank bars pregnant women as 'temporarily unfit' for hiring

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

The Delhi Commission for Women has issued a notice to Indian Bank seeking withdrawal of its new recruitment guidelines which prevents a woman, who is three or more months pregnant, from joining service.

Protests over Rafale deal, construction of Ram Mandir wash out Parliament

Protests over Rafale deal, construction of Ram Mandir wash out Parliament

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

Issues including the Rafale deal, construction of Ram Temple and Cauvery river water caused disruptions in the House.

Infosys' 'expert track' to tap key talent from IITs, IIMs

Infosys' 'expert track' to tap key talent from IITs, IIMs

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

Infosys has already hired 20 such talent.

Vice presidential poll: Trinamool to abstain, says not kept in loop

Vice presidential poll: Trinamool to abstain, says not kept in loop

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The Trinamool Congress will abstain from the upcoming vice presidential election as it does not agree with the way the Opposition candidate was decided without keeping the party in the loop, senior leader Abhishek Banerjee said on Thursday.

Army short of 10,000 officers; 20 IAF fighter lost in last 3 years!

Army short of 10,000 officers; 20 IAF fighter lost in last 3 years!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar informed the the Lok Sabha about this

Army mulling proposal to allow civilians in force for 3 yrs

Army mulling proposal to allow civilians in force for 3 yrs

Rediff.com13 May 2020

'If approved it will be a voluntary engagement and there will be no dilution in selection criteria'