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6 states hold key to India's demographic dividend

6 states hold key to India's demographic dividend

Rediff.com20 Oct 2016

Perhaps half-way through India's demographic transition, what is the outlook for the future?

A neutral Budget for media and entertainment sector

A neutral Budget for media and entertainment sector

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

A neutral Budget for media and entertainment sector.

Pak raises Kashmir during SAARC video-conference on coronavirus

Pak raises Kashmir during SAARC video-conference on coronavirus

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

Government sources in New Delhi said the neighbouring country's attempt to 'politicise' a humanitarian issue by its 'unwarranted' statement on Kashmir during the video-conference reflected 'very poorly' on it.

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!

The big hits and misses from Modi's cabinet

The big hits and misses from Modi's cabinet

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

A brief report card on Modi's ministers.

Which country is best for your child to study abroad?

Which country is best for your child to study abroad?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2017

Have you been asking yourself this question? Then these 8 tips are meant for you.

India, France sign 17 agreements during PM Modi's visit

India, France sign 17 agreements during PM Modi's visit

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

India and France on Friday signed 17 agreements, including on the stalled nuclear project in Jaitapur in Maharashtra, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held wide-ranging talks with French President Francois Hollande.

Bihar struggles to pay the price of liquor ban

Bihar struggles to pay the price of liquor ban

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Incentives for industries have been rolled back and teachers have gone without salary for months as the state grapples with the after-effects of the ban

A Swiss business model to push India's infra growth

A Swiss business model to push India's infra growth

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

Sensex, Nifty under pressure on weak global cues.

BCCI captains' conclave: Home and away format in Ranji finds favour

BCCI captains' conclave: Home and away format in Ranji finds favour

Rediff.com23 May 2017

The concept of going back to the home and away format in Ranji Trophy games after one year's experiment with neutral venue format found favour from the majority of participants in the Board of Control for Cricket in India's captains-cum-coaches conclave in Mumbai on Tuesday.

British Indian manufacturing expert Lord Bhattacharyya is dead

British Indian manufacturing expert Lord Bhattacharyya is dead

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

Bangalore-born Bhattacharyya, an alumnus of Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, was awarded the Padma Bhushan in 2002 for his services to science and technology and made a life peer in the UK's House of Lords in 2004.

Govt, World Bank sign $250 million credit pact

Govt, World Bank sign $250 million credit pact

Rediff.com4 Feb 2003

The government and World Bank on Tuesday signed an agreement for a credit of 180 million SDR ($250 million equivalent) from International Development Agency for the Technical Engineering Education Quality Improvement Project.

Study Abroad FAQs: Which specialisation should I choose?

Study Abroad FAQs: Which specialisation should I choose?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Collegepond.com, a career guidance company responds to student queries on international admissions.

Nita Ambani first Indian woman to be nominated to the IOC

Nita Ambani first Indian woman to be nominated to the IOC

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Billionaire Mukesh Ambani's wife Nita Ambani has been nominated for membership in the International Olympic Committee and will become the first Indian woman to be on the apex sporting body if she gets elected at the IOC Session scheduled from August 2 to 4.

Blockchain and crypto: Three key trends to watch out for

Blockchain and crypto: Three key trends to watch out for

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

'A key trend that one should expect to see is tonnes of failures.' 'Several blockchain-focused companies will fail.'

Why this university's marks scam must worry you

Why this university's marks scam must worry you

Rediff.com6 Sep 2018

If a students fails an examination, first s/he applies for revaluation. The student then approaches 'brokers', either from among the teachers or outside the university. A student pays Rs 10,000 for the broker's assistance, which ensures that marks will be upwardly revised in the revalution.

Will US hike H-1B application fee?

Will US hike H-1B application fee?

Rediff.com7 May 2019

The Indian IT companies, which account for a large number of H-1B applications, are likely to face the additional financial burden because of this proposed increase in H-1B filing fees.

Exclusionary 'nationalism' won't solve everyday needs

Exclusionary 'nationalism' won't solve everyday needs

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'The top-most functionaries and destiny-makers of the nation have thrown away the pretensions of statesmanship.' 'They seem to have made a categorical announcement that the next general election will be fought on the solo plank of Hindutva, rather than on good governance, economic development, and employment to youth', says Mohammad Sajjad.

Meet Sarvesh Agrawal, the mind behind Internshala

Meet Sarvesh Agrawal, the mind behind Internshala

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

Sarvesh Agrawal tells Shobha Warrier about how he built a start-up "of the interns, by the interns and for the interns."

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

10 roles that proved Soumitra Chatterjee's versatility

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

This is an alternate list of 10 screen roles that saw Soumitra Chatterjee, a paragon of gentility, venture beyond his comfort zone and deliver masterclasses of subtlety and depth, lists Saibal Chatterjee.

Govt rebuts Rahul, says devices for disabled charged at 5% GST

Govt rebuts Rahul, says devices for disabled charged at 5% GST

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

From Braille writers and Braille paper to wheelchairs, talking books, assistive listening devices and implants for the severely physically-challenged will attract a Goods and Services Tax of 5 per cent. But inputs and raw material for manufacturing of these assistive devices or equipment attract 18 per cent GST. Since the final consumer tax is lower than the tax on inputs, a domestic manufacturer can claim refund, an official statement said.

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Rediff.com29 Jan 2021

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session.

Chemical industry cheers custom duty revision

Chemical industry cheers custom duty revision

Rediff.com1 Mar 2015

There is nothing specific announced for Chemicals Industry, however, reduction in customs duty

'The Pakistanis had state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot us down'

'The Pakistanis had state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot us down'

Rediff.com16 Jul 2020

'The Pakistanis were not the mujahids or terrorists as claimed initially.' .'They were trained soldiers who held state of the art anti-aircraft missiles to shoot down our airplanes.'

Where the health of Ayushman Bharat is in a shambles

Where the health of Ayushman Bharat is in a shambles

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

From coming up with the correct list of beneficiaries to finding enough people to work as Ayushman Mitras to generating awareness about the scheme - many things need to fall in place before it can be successfully launched in a few days.

'Your skills, not degree, will get you a job'

'Your skills, not degree, will get you a job'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

Atul Bhatnagar, COO, National Skills Development Corporation tells us how we can effectively tackle the issue of unemployability and make our youth more employable.

Microsoft plans Centre of Excellence in Vizag

Microsoft plans Centre of Excellence in Vizag

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

The company will also deliver an exclusive workshop to the government's key administrative officers on improving productivity by using Microsoft technologies

Top 7 job-friendly courses for finance graduates

Top 7 job-friendly courses for finance graduates

Rediff.com31 Oct 2012

Financial programmes backed by institutions are highly focused and intensive in nature unlike a general management programmes, where the key aim is holistic development.

Register for Hitachi Scholarship, get trained in Japan

Register for Hitachi Scholarship, get trained in Japan

Rediff.com21 Nov 2012

Three winners from India will be given the opportunity to be trained for six-months under the supervision and direction of Hitachi in Japan.

Explained: The 3-month loan moratorium

Explained: The 3-month loan moratorium

Rediff.com14 Apr 2020

'Common sense says if one can afford, servicing the loans during this period is a better bet than postponing it by three months,' says Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Five talking points from the weekend's EPL

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

The following are talking points from the weekend's Premier League action:

Trouble brews for Indian techies as H-1B visa norms get tougher

Trouble brews for Indian techies as H-1B visa norms get tougher

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The new information required by the Department of Labour is significant because before sponsoring a foreign worker for the H-1B visa, the company needs to get its labour application approved by it.

Sudden cardiac arrest: How you can save a life

Sudden cardiac arrest: How you can save a life

Rediff.com11 Jun 2018

A person suffering from sudden cardiac arrest will not have detectable pulse, which means the patient has only seconds to survive.

6 common interview questions and how to answer them

6 common interview questions and how to answer them

Rediff.com14 May 2019

The interviewer wants to know you beyond your resume and wants to gauge if you'd be an asset to the company.

Video: What CAT 2009 holds in store for test-takers

Video: What CAT 2009 holds in store for test-takers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

Career Launcher presents a break-up of the CAT 2009 test of Day 1 and tips on what test-takers should keep in mind on test day.

Start-ups tap training needs of techies

Start-ups tap training needs of techies

Rediff.com9 Jun 2017

Reskilling and online certification are the biggest earners in the Indian online education market

Why girls start dropping out of school in class 9

Why girls start dropping out of school in class 9

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

Education is not simply a private affair whereby we can say that good money buys good education and little money buys not-so-good education, says Shubhashis Gangopadhyay

'I love the way I look. I look hot'

'I love the way I look. I look hot'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2020

'I never thought an invisible character like Radhiya would get me that much visibility.'

8 exciting tech careers for Indian engineers

8 exciting tech careers for Indian engineers

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

There is a high demand for IT professionals who can envision, design and develop applications for the future.