News for 'student stress'

'This is not my good-old Delhi Police'

'This is not my good-old Delhi Police'

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

Kiran Bedi, retired police officer and now a prominent social activist, feels that the Delhi Police has become more of a 'fire fighting force'.

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Alert to the looming threat from the 'Omicron' variant, states began to re-tighten curbs and urgently trace people who arrived from abroad in the last one month while a demand to not allow flights from the affected countries was made by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

Should the Class X board exams be scrapped?

Should the Class X board exams be scrapped?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Will this improve the system, giving students a better, low-stress education? Or will it put them at a disadvantage when they appear for higher-level exams?

#CBSEPaperLeak: Three solutions

#CBSEPaperLeak: Three solutions

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The CBSE exam paper leak fiasco can be a blessing in disguise if it can give an impetus for such an exam reform, says Arghya Banerjee, founder of The Levelfield School, and an IIT-IIM alumnus.

Irani takes on opposition, says she is being targetted

Irani takes on opposition, says she is being targetted

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Under intense attack, HRD Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday made a forceful statement in Lok Sabha, saying Kanhaiya Kumar and some other students had been found indulging in anti-national activities by the Jawaharlal Nehru University authorities themselves.

I am a taskmaster; had my share of childhood fun: PM Modi

I am a taskmaster; had my share of childhood fun: PM Modi

Rediff.com5 Sep 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday held an interactive session with school students in New Delhi on the occasion of Teachers' Day.

Maya Sarihan wins 'Miss India America' title

Maya Sarihan wins 'Miss India America' title

Rediff.com24 Oct 2014

Physiology student Maya Charuni Sarihan from Scottsdale, Arizona, was crowned the 22nd Miss India America 2014 in Los Angeles.

'Vegetarianism can help'

'Vegetarianism can help'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

'But one of the important things to remember is that what we are seeing today in India -- the destruction of the forests, the opening up of the forests to mining companies.' 'It's a horrifying thing that's going on.' 'Yet, if you look at who owns the mining companies, you will see that almost always they are vegetarians!' 'They are people, who in their own lives would probably not even hurt an insect, but yet have no qualms about destroying an entire ecosystem.'

Manipur youth is fed up with blockade politics

Manipur youth is fed up with blockade politics

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

The indefinite economic blockade by United Naga Council since November 1, 2016 in Manipur against the state government's decision for creation of seven new districts has severely hit supply of essential commodities, including fuel.

Want a job? 7 things graduates MUST do in the lockdown

Want a job? 7 things graduates MUST do in the lockdown

Rediff.com17 Apr 2020

Recruiters are now in search of candidates with soft skills alongside tech-based knowledge, says Ambrish Sinha.

How to stay calm in times of COVID-19

How to stay calm in times of COVID-19

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

Every psychiatrist and psychologist Rediff.com spoke to said one thing: Avoid news channels and social media.

Sunita Williams's message to India: Get involved

Sunita Williams's message to India: Get involved

Rediff.com2 Dec 2012

"Get involved, try to be a part of it" is the message of record-breaking Indian-American astronaut Sunita Williams to millions of Indians students and space enthusiasts.

Should government schools teach in English?

Should government schools teach in English?

Rediff.com25 Mar 2008

The Congress general secretary, who kicked off his five-day tour of Karnataka on Tuesday, said students from poor families should be provided English medium education as it would help their future. Do you agree with Rahul's assessment? Should English be made the medium of instruction in government schools? Tell us!

Job-seekers: 'Get hands on experience!'

Job-seekers: 'Get hands on experience!'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

'Young talent should not run after procuring certificates, but try and get hands on experience which will help them to be job ready.' 'Learning for the sake of learning does not make sense when it comes to securing a job.'

Exams: How parents can help their kids

Exams: How parents can help their kids

Rediff.com14 Feb 2007

A parent can provide emotional support to the child during exams.

Nitin Garg murder: Court rejects convict's appeal

Nitin Garg murder: Court rejects convict's appeal

Rediff.com17 Apr 2012

An Australian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal of the Melbourne teenager who was sentenced to 13 years in jail for killing Indian student Nitin Garg, a crime which sparked outrage in India and put bilateral relations under stress. The teenager, who was 15 years old at the time of the incident in 2010, had appealed against it, claiming the sentence was 'manifestly excessive', given his extreme youth, guilty plea and unintentional nature of the crime.

Speedy justice still a distant dream: Chief Justice of India

Speedy justice still a distant dream: Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

Chief Justice of India Justice T S Thakur today said that "corresponding upgradation" of judiciary was a must to face the challenges of emerging social and economic scenario and observed that "unpolluted and speedy justice still remains a distant dream".

10 ways to overcome 'exams burnout'

10 ways to overcome 'exams burnout'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

The intense desire to excel in an examination could lead to what is known as 'exams burnout'. With board exams just a month away, Manjiri Gokhale Joshi, author of the book Crushes, Careers and Cellphones shares a 10-point success formula that will help you sail through the stressful times with ease.

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

15 BEAUTIFUL stories, told on screen

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Aseem Chhabra introduces us to the best of Berlinale.

'Work well. Things eventually fall in place!'

'Work well. Things eventually fall in place!'

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Tushar Rishi, 19, conquered knee cancer and other odds to score 95 per cent in CBSE Class 12 results. This is his story.

Xi offers help to Trump to combat COVID-19

Xi offers help to Trump to combat COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

Trump spoke to Xi over telephone, days after the US president angered Beijing by referring to the coronavirus as "Chinese virus" and his Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said China's ruling Communist Party poses a substantial threat" to Americans' health and their way of life.

Lost Your Job? 10 Things You Must Do

Lost Your Job? 10 Things You Must Do

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Starting afresh in a new domain or with a new employer or opting for entrepreneurship can be the brighter side of job loss.

Nitin Garg murder: Aussie teen sentenced to 13 years in jail

Nitin Garg murder: Aussie teen sentenced to 13 years in jail

Rediff.com22 Dec 2011

An Australian court on Thursday sentenced a Melbourne teenager to 13 years in jail for murdering Indian student Nitin Garg, a crime which outraged public opinion in India and put the bilateral relations under stress.

3-language formula proposed in new education policy 'painful': TN CM

3-language formula proposed in new education policy 'painful': TN CM

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'Tamil Nadu will never allow the Centre's three-language policy'

CAT 2007: What you should be reading

CAT 2007: What you should be reading

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

IIM Calcutta student Muneetpal Singh Jolly shares what you should have on your reading list.

CAT 2007: 'I got calls from 5 IIMs'

CAT 2007: 'I got calls from 5 IIMs'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2007

Rajat Goyal a student of IIM Lucknow's batch of 2008, shares his CAT advice.

UK expects India to open up its legal sector

UK expects India to open up its legal sector

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

India can also emerge as a hub of legal talent if it opens up its legal sector

The 4 Ps of cracking CAT

The 4 Ps of cracking CAT

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Fahad Anwar, Batch of 2008, IIM-Lucknow, scored in the 99.88 percentile and shares his CAT strategy.

10 last minute tips for board exam aspirants

10 last minute tips for board exam aspirants

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

Prof Chitra Jaykumar of Cathedral Vidya School, Lonavala tells us about the 10 things you must do before and during the board exams so that you avoid stress and make the most of your time and abilities.

Pix: How Manushi is spending her final days as Miss World

Pix: How Manushi is spending her final days as Miss World

Rediff.com27 Nov 2018

See how Manushi Chillar is making the most of her last few days in China.

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Is it just the glamour?

Have your college admissions been a NIGHTMARE?

Have your college admissions been a NIGHTMARE?

Rediff.com20 Jun 2011

Discourteous staff, hours-long waiting, last-minute cancellations -- was your college admissions experience been less than pleasant?

10 most commonly asked B-school interview questions

10 most commonly asked B-school interview questions

Rediff.com12 Jan 2012

The B-school interview panel has experts who could smell fakes from a mile. So do not overtly attempt to impress them. Be yourself is the best policy in such situations.

Is studying abroad really expensive?

Is studying abroad really expensive?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2017

Dispel all your myths about taking a course abroad.

COVID-19 testing capacity scaled to 95,000 per day: Vardhan

COVID-19 testing capacity scaled to 95,000 per day: Vardhan

Rediff.com9 May 2020

A total of 15,25,631 tests have been conducted so far across 332 government and 121 private laboratories.

How Patrick D'Souza cracked the CAT 14 times!

How Patrick D'Souza cracked the CAT 14 times!

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

And Patrick D'Souza managed to score a perfect 100 in 4 of his attempts!

AGP in a bind over massive anti-CAA stir in Assam

AGP in a bind over massive anti-CAA stir in Assam

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

The AGP, an ally of the BJP, voted for the Citizenship Amendment Bill in the Rajya Sabha, after Amit Shah's assurance. However, the scale, intensity and, persistence of the anti-CAA protests since then have taken it by surprise.

10 things we miss about B-school

10 things we miss about B-school

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

The author talks to students from various B-schools within and across the continent who tell us about what they miss the most about their school.

10 things we miss about B-school

10 things we miss about B-school

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

The author talks to students from various B-schools within and across the continent who tell us about what they miss about the most about their school.

All's fair in LOVE and CAT

All's fair in LOVE and CAT

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

Being stressed about CAT may hamper your performance. Here are ideas to avoid the pressure and perform well.