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Best Business Ideas Under Rs 1 Crore

Best Business Ideas Under Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

India's e-commerce market alone is projected to reach $200 billion by 2026, making it a prime industry for ambitious entrepreneurs, explains rediffGURU Harsh Bharwani.

He Delivered Milk When He Was 6. At 29 He's A Magistrate!

He Delivered Milk When He Was 6. At 29 He's A Magistrate!

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

'Studying was never an important part of our life, surviving was.'

No 10th std exams for students with hijab, say Karnataka ministers

No 10th std exams for students with hijab, say Karnataka ministers

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

As the tenth standard examinations began on Monday, Karnataka ministers said anyone violating the high court ruling on hijab will not be permitted to write the tests.

NEP Opens Doors For Foreign Universities

NEP Opens Doors For Foreign Universities

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'We are receiving a steady stream of interest from well-established foreign universities.'

The Zakir Bhai I Knew

The Zakir Bhai I Knew

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Ustad Zakir Hussain's story will be told in a thousand ways by each person who met him, loved him, spent time with him, got to know him and shared some precious time off stage with him, says Maanveer Singh.

Fellowships for careers in research

Fellowships for careers in research

Rediff.com11 May 2009

Kishor Vaigyanic Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) announces fellowships for students interested in research careers in Basis Sciences/ Engineering/ Medicine.

Re-attempting IIT-JEE? These Tips Can Help

Re-attempting IIT-JEE? These Tips Can Help

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Instead of repeating the same study patterns, focus on creating a more efficient schedule that prioritises building a strong foundation in maths, physics and chemistry, advises Rohit Gupta, COO, College Vidya.

IYCU: Want to study in France on a scholarship?

IYCU: Want to study in France on a scholarship?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

The France Excellence Charpak Master Scholarship is designed for up to two years of education in France at the Master's degree level for all streams and fields of study.

UGC Draft Regulations And AMU

UGC Draft Regulations And AMU

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Will the Draft UGC Regulations 2025 undermine our universities? Unlikely, notes Professor Mohammad Sajjad, citing how AMU has utilised its exceptional autonomy.

The scary story of higher education in India

The scary story of higher education in India

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

21st century may have witnessed expansion of higher educational institutions, but who can afford it? Sushree Panigrahi & Jeet Singh look at the numbers.

Indian student shot dead in Canada, Jaishankar expresses condolences

Indian student shot dead in Canada, Jaishankar expresses condolences

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

The victim, identified as Kartik Vasudev, had been shot at an entrance of the subway station in Toronto.

Will Foreign Universities Set Up Campuses In India?

Will Foreign Universities Set Up Campuses In India?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The 38.5 million enrolled for higher education in 2019-2020 outnumbered Canada's entire population of 38.2 million.

US lawmakers seek fair treatment for detained Indian students

US lawmakers seek fair treatment for detained Indian students

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Immigration attorneys claimed that they knew nothing about the varsity's illegal operation and were trapped.

The Girl Who Made A Huge Splash In 2024

The Girl Who Made A Huge Splash In 2024

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

'Konkona just walked up, and both of us froze. She was tearing up, and I was like this is unbelievable.' 'We had Tannishtha Chatterjee, Divya Dutta, Rasika Dugal, Dia Mirza... women I've idolised.'

Board exam papers flown to Naxal-hit village in helicopter

Board exam papers flown to Naxal-hit village in helicopter

Rediff.com1 Mar 2024

The Chhattisgarh government used a helicopter to transport the board examination question papers to an exam centre located in an interior pocket of Naxalite-hit Sukma district in the state, officials said on Friday.

IIT-B offers M Tech programmes for 2008

IIT-B offers M Tech programmes for 2008

Rediff.com17 Dec 2007

IIT Bangalore invites applications for 2008 M Tech programmes

Karnataka school sacks teacher for 'anti-Hindu' remarks

Karnataka school sacks teacher for 'anti-Hindu' remarks

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

BJP MLAs Bharat Y Shetty and Vedavyas Kamath had taken up the issue and demanded stringent action against the teacher or else face protests.

Why Does Supreme Court Have Few Lady Judges?

Why Does Supreme Court Have Few Lady Judges?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

In the high courts, only 13.2 per cent women occupied the position of judge.

India issues 'demarche' to US embassy over detention of students

India issues 'demarche' to US embassy over detention of students

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

The External Affairs Ministry said India continues to closely monitor and take proactive measures to address the situation.

Shah Rukh Khan ordered to give money back to Byju's student

Shah Rukh Khan ordered to give money back to Byju's student

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

In its order passed on Wednesday, the commission said Rs 1.08 lakh in fees deposited by complainant Priyanka Dixit at the time of admission in 2021 must be returned along with 12 per cent annual interest, while Rs 5,000 must be given to her as litigation cost and Rs 50,000 as compensation for financial and mental agony.

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

A Neat Tragedy Called NEET

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

NEET is a court-ordered examination, supposedly aimed at meritocracy. However, over the past years when the incumbent Narendra Modi government at the Centre began implementing it, it took on political and casteist colours, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Meet Bollywood's Overnight Stars

Meet Bollywood's Overnight Stars

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

While grad student Suraj Sharma Churai is making his dream debut with Ang Lee's Life Of Pi, Yale graduate Satya Bhaba is stepping into the limelight with Deepa Mehta's celluloid telling of Midnight's Children.

Suspected killer of Indian student in Canada arrested

Suspected killer of Indian student in Canada arrested

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Kartik was shot on Thursday evening at the Glen Road entrance to Sherbourne TTC station in St James Town. He was rushed to a hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Indian Parents Risk Savings For Child's Education

Indian Parents Risk Savings For Child's Education

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

For Indian parents, sending a child abroad for a three-year degree could deplete 48% of their retirement savings, while a four-year degree may consume up to 64%.

Online classes: How students are being left behind

Online classes: How students are being left behind

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Millions of Indian children lack access to online education as they do not have smartphones, computers or an Internet connection.

Srinagar School Reopens After 33 Years

Srinagar School Reopens After 33 Years

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

The Arya Samaj has reopened one of its oldest educational institutions in downtown Srinagar after 33 years.

IIT Indore PhD student takes guide to court

IIT Indore PhD student takes guide to court

Rediff.com8 Jul 2019

According to the petition, Shyam Singh, who joined IIT Indore in 2015 as a PhD student, has been repeatedly asked to resign by his guide.

Premji keen on improving education in Maharashtra

Premji keen on improving education in Maharashtra

Rediff.com28 Mar 2011

Premji met Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and expressed his intentions to work with the state government in this regard.

Meet the UP principal who educates physically-challenged students

Meet the UP principal who educates physically-challenged students

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

What was once the cause of an individual, has at present 350 teachers of different schools contributing to it.

There's More To Life Than NEET

There's More To Life Than NEET

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Beyond a point, competition is boring. The fun is in the doing, irrespective of outcome. By the time I was in college, I knew I valued awareness more than success, notes Shyam G Menon.

Australian residency laws get tougher

Australian residency laws get tougher

Rediff.com22 Jul 2009

The new changes of withdrawing most vocational trades, including plumbing, welding and carpentry from its skills priority list, apart from proposal to remove cookery and hairdressing from the list of occupational skills in short supply was a seen as a step that may have widespread ramifications for the 15-billion-dollar international education industry of the country. Hairdressing and cookery were popular courses among Indian students.

ICCR: Library Fellowships 2007-08

ICCR: Library Fellowships 2007-08

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Indian Council for Cultural Relations has announced the Library Fellowships 2007-08. The last date for sending applications is December 28, 2007.

Once She Begged. Now She's A Doctor!

Once She Begged. Now She's A Doctor!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

After a wait of 20 years, Pinki Haryan is a qualified doctor raring to serve the destitute and give them a better life.

HC sets aside govt's 'Leave India' notice to Polish student

HC sets aside govt's 'Leave India' notice to Polish student

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The high court had earlier restrained the central government from giving effect to its 'Leave India' notice to the Polish student, till it passes an order on his petition challenging the notice.

Study in UK: Top 10 universities for job prospects

Study in UK: Top 10 universities for job prospects

Rediff.com7 May 2015

The UK University League Tables and Rankings 2016 ranks the best institutes for graduate prospects.

RSS Muslim wing says fanatics misusing burqa-clad student to defame India

RSS Muslim wing says fanatics misusing burqa-clad student to defame India

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

the Muslim Rashtriya Manch categorically said that it does not support such 'fanaticism and religious frenzy' and favoured the move to enforce dress code for students in educational institutions in Karnataka.

Encourage students to take 'cow science' exam: UGC to varsities

Encourage students to take 'cow science' exam: UGC to varsities

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has asked vice chancellors of varsities across the country to 'encourage' students to take an online voluntary national-level exam to test their knowledge on 'gau vigyan' (cow science).

186,267 Indian students study in the US

186,267 Indian students study in the US

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

186,267 Indian students were studying in the US in 2016-2017.

Start-ups bail out IITians facing placement blues

Start-ups bail out IITians facing placement blues

Rediff.com6 Dec 2008

On the back of a global meltdown, big-ticket firms may not be flocking at the premier Indian Institute of Technology campuses. IITians, however, have not lost all hope. Many are looking at start-ups for their first jobs.

Innovation needs more plug points

Innovation needs more plug points

Rediff.com16 May 2008

Technology start-ups in India garnered an estimated $6-10 million in 2007, but most are struggling to break-even on their initial Reserach & Development investments. Does the problem lie with what are supposed to have developed as the seedbeds of innovation -India's universities?