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How to Get A Scholarship At Oxford

How to Get A Scholarship At Oxford

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The Savitribai Phule Graduate Scholarship will cover course fee to study at Somerville College, University of Oxford and a grant for living costs.

Byju Raveendran, board members will not attend BYJU's Feb 23 EGM

Byju Raveendran, board members will not attend BYJU's Feb 23 EGM

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

Edtech firm Think and Learn Private Ltd, owner of Byju's, on Thursday said neither the company's founder and CEO Byju Raveendran nor any other board member will attend the extraordinary general meeting called by some select investors. Shareholders at Byju's are set to vote on Friday on a resolution brought by some investors to oust founder CEO Byju Raveendran and his family members over alleged "mismanagement and failures". Byju's has called the EGM "procedurally invalid" and contractually in contravention of the company's article of association and shareholder's agreement.

Elgar accused recruited JNU, TISS students for terror activity: NIA

Elgar accused recruited JNU, TISS students for terror activity: NIA

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The accused persons held training camps at various regions to recruit cadres at all levels for commission of terrorist activities of the CPI (Maoist), the anti-terror agency said.

Drop in CAT applications: MBA losing its lustre?

Drop in CAT applications: MBA losing its lustre?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

With a drop in the number of CAT applications and other alluring professions CAT trainers wonder if business administration is losing its sheen.

Court grants NOC for passport to Rahul for 3 years

Court grants NOC for passport to Rahul for 3 years

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The former Congress chief is an accused in the National Herald case in which BJP leader Subramanian Swamy is the complainant.

Thaw in TN govt-Raj Bhavan ties as guv withdraws VCs' appointment order

Thaw in TN govt-Raj Bhavan ties as guv withdraws VCs' appointment order

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

Ravi's move, the first after the meeting between Stalin and him following a recent suggestion of the Supreme Court to resolve their differences, came with a rider.

Centre mulling revising scholarship norms for SC students

Centre mulling revising scholarship norms for SC students

Rediff.com29 May 2016

The guidelines also stress on institutional mapping so that only the institutions recognised by the appropriate body of the State and Centre will be eligible for the scheme.

Has Paytm Woken Up Too Late?

Has Paytm Woken Up Too Late?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Has Vijay Shekhar Sharma given up on the bank? For now, he seems to be on a save-OCL mission. The bank will face its logical end, observes Tamal Bandopadhyay.

How AI, BlockChain, Data Science Can Help Your Career

How AI, BlockChain, Data Science Can Help Your Career

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

rediffGURU Chocko Valliappa offers advice on how to upskill yourself to advance in your career.

JNU students grilled; Govt says fee-hike issue sorted

JNU students grilled; Govt says fee-hike issue sorted

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

JNU Students' Union president Aishe Ghosh was among those questioned. Ghosh is among the 7 out of the total 9 suspects, who are from Left-leaning student organisations while two suspects are from the ABVP. The ABVP also released eight videos in support of their claims and demanded a detailed investigation.

'We Are Frittering Away The Demographic Dividend'

'We Are Frittering Away The Demographic Dividend'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

'it's not just youth in India who are left behind because of their inability to find jobs; nearly two-thirds of Indian women of working ages do not participate at all in the paid labour force.'

10 must-have mobile apps for students

10 must-have mobile apps for students

Rediff.com6 Jan 2013

Read on to know why and how these Android based applications will make your life easier.

Students! Beware UGC's plagiarism rules!

Students! Beware UGC's plagiarism rules!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The new guidelines can act as a deterrent for students who have for years been unfairly reaping the benefits of the 'Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V' method of research.

High-school students, HCL will make you software engineers

High-school students, HCL will make you software engineers

Rediff.com24 Mar 2017

Indian IT major HCL Technologies will provide training for three months to 100 students each in its Lucknow and Madurai campuses.

How to get an IIT degree without clearing JEE

How to get an IIT degree without clearing JEE

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The last date to apply for the September 2022 term of the programme is August 19, 2022.

'Kerala CM, ministers shameless': Guv steps up attack

'Kerala CM, ministers shameless': Guv steps up attack

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The Governor and the ruling LDF in the state have been at loggerheads since the Supreme Court verdict quashing the reappointment of Gopinath Ravindran as VC of Kannur University and berating the Left government for its "unwarranted intervention" in the matter.

Should students work while studying?

Should students work while studying?

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

Student jobs help aid students who are in financial need.

Rs 6 lakh scholarship from Reliance: How to apply

Rs 6 lakh scholarship from Reliance: How to apply

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

100 scholarships are being offered by the Reliance Foundation.

31 IIM-Kolkata students seek Trinamool internship

31 IIM-Kolkata students seek Trinamool internship

Rediff.com17 Feb 2014

Students of the elite Indian Institute of Management in Kolkata are vying for an internship with the ruling Trinamool Congress to be a part of the party's Lok Sabha war-room.

Russian Army discharges several Indian 'helpers', 1 killed in action

Russian Army discharges several Indian 'helpers', 1 killed in action

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

A 23-year-old man from Surat working as a 'helper' for the Russian Army was killed in a Ukrainian missile strike in a war zone, as per the claim made by his relatives.

Minority or not has to be decided by today's standards, says SC in AMU case

Minority or not has to be decided by today's standards, says SC in AMU case

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

An institution of national importance must reflect the "national structure", the Centre told the Supreme Court on Tuesday while pointing out that around 70 to 80 per cent students studying at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) are Muslims even without reservation.

Nitish cites central guidelines for not bringing Kota students back

Nitish cites central guidelines for not bringing Kota students back

Rediff.com28 Apr 2020

Participating in a video conference along with chief ministers of other states, Kumar spoke about many states having arranged for return of students from the Rajasthan town, and also made an oblique reference to the pressure from opposition parties that his government has been facing on the issue.

'Pariksha Pe Charcha': Modi tells students exam isn't everything

'Pariksha Pe Charcha': Modi tells students exam isn't everything

Rediff.com20 Jan 2020

Reaching out to students across the country through the third edition of the 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' programme, the PM told them not to get demotivated by temporary setbacks. He used examples from cricket, the Chandrayaan 2 mission and his own experiences and spoke on a range of issues, including exam stress and time management.

Why have some students rejected IIT?

Why have some students rejected IIT?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The inference that the IIT brand name has been devalued is unfair; this could as well reflect a wider market for student choices

Umar Khalid released from jail to attend sister's wedding

Umar Khalid released from jail to attend sister's wedding

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Khalid was booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) and provisions of the Indian Penal Code for allegedly being a mastermind of the February 2020 riots, which had left 53 people dead and more than 700 injured.

'If Darshan Solanki had got some support at IIT...'

'If Darshan Solanki had got some support at IIT...'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

'In IIT, most faculty members have a bias against SC/ST students.' 'SC/ST and OBC students have no idea whom to approach for support.'

US readies plan to eliminate visa wait time in India

US readies plan to eliminate visa wait time in India

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

The US is 'putting every ounce of its energy' to eliminate the long visa wait time in India, including sending a cadre of consular officers to the country and opening up its other overseas embassies as far away as Germany and Thailand for Indian visa applicants, according to a senior US visa officer. India was one of the very few countries where applications for US visas saw a major upswing after coronavirus-related travel restrictions were lifted. There have been growing concerns in India over the long waiting period for first time visa applicants, especially for those applying under B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) categories.

No lack of food, medicine; claims of shortage not true, Manipur tells SC

No lack of food, medicine; claims of shortage not true, Manipur tells SC

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The Manipur government dubbed as untrue the claim by the counsel for the committee appointed by the apex court to oversee relief and rehabilitation of the victims of ethnic violence that the people of the state were suffering on account of an economic blockade.

Contest for programming students

Contest for programming students

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

IBM announces 'Cell Broadband Engine' contest for students across the globe.

7 Tips To Master JEE Advanced

7 Tips To Master JEE Advanced

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

JEE Advanced preparation can be long and tedious, and it's easy to lose motivation. Students must stay motivated and focused on their goals, alerts Ujjwal Singh, CEO, Infinity Learn.

Hassle-free US visas for students

Hassle-free US visas for students

Rediff.com4 Oct 2005

NEET, Vishwakarma Scheme, And Tamil Angst

NEET, Vishwakarma Scheme, And Tamil Angst

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

Medical seats for under-graduates and post-graduates remaining vacant in the NEET era, together with the Centre 'freezing' the number of medical colleges and seats in (Dravidian) Tamil Nadu and the launch of the PM's 'Vishwakarma Scheme' for the nation's craftsmen, are all seen as a bid to further reverse the state's progressive socio-economic agenda of and its achievements of the past hundred-plus years, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Scholarships for science students

Scholarships for science students

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

Applications are invited for the Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana Fellowships for school and college students interested in a career in research.

Osmania students boycott exams over Telangana

Osmania students boycott exams over Telangana

Rediff.com20 Jan 2011

A large number of students of Osmania University boycotted their post-fraduate semester examinations which began in Hyderabad on Wednesday, demanding that the government should introduce a bill in the Parliament for creation of Telangana state.

Easier procedure for Australian student visa

Easier procedure for Australian student visa

Rediff.com16 May 2005

New procedures have been introduced from Monday to encourage Indian and Nepalese students to apply electronically for Australian student visas through education agents.

US takes steps to reduce visa backlog in India

US takes steps to reduce visa backlog in India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

India was one of the very few countries where applications for US visas saw a major upswing after coronavirus-related travel restrictions were lifted.

It's a wonder that I made it out alive: Prof Saibaba

It's a wonder that I made it out alive: Prof Saibaba

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Former Delhi University professor G N Saibaba, who was released from the Nagpur Central Jail on Thursday after his acquittal in an alleged Maoist links case, said it's a 'wonder that he could come out alive' despite suffering the 'brutal' jail life.

'We are going to fail...all of us'

'We are going to fail...all of us'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

'How are students supposed to learn a new language within a semester?'

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.

Court reprieve for Indian students in UK university

Court reprieve for Indian students in UK university

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Indian and other non-EU students at the London Metropolitan University heaved a sigh of relief on Friday as the high court allowed them to continue their studies and permitted the university to challenge the recent revocation of its licence to admit non-EU students.