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8 simple tips to write your first CV

8 simple tips to write your first CV

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Your resume should generate curiosity into your profile as a person and set you apart from your peers, says Achin Bhattacharyya.

JNU cuts hostel fee hike partially for some BPL students

JNU cuts hostel fee hike partially for some BPL students

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

But there have been no changes in the hostel fee structure for BPL students who avail scholarships and for non-BPL students, the varsity said.

Cong endorses construction of Ram temple

Cong endorses construction of Ram temple

Rediff.com10 Nov 2019

They said it was then prime minister Rajiv Gandhi who on February 1, 1986 got the permission for starting prayers at the disputed site and got the locks opened.

Chargesheet filed against Bhujbal in MU library case

Chargesheet filed against Bhujbal in MU library case

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The ACB case against Bhujbal and the other accused is that they caused huge losses to state government by leasing out a plot to a private developer at a very low rate for which the accused persons received huge kickbacks.

Court asks 19-yr-old to donate Quran over offensive FB post

Court asks 19-yr-old to donate Quran over offensive FB post

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Md Jamil Khan, a member of the Anjuman Committee, said it has welcomed the court verdict.

'Mahatma Gandhi was spiritual leader of non-violence in US'

'Mahatma Gandhi was spiritual leader of non-violence in US'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

Pelosi also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's communication skills at the event.

Chinmayanand case: SC takes cognisance; no clue of missing girl

Chinmayanand case: SC takes cognisance; no clue of missing girl

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

The woman's father alleged that she has gone missing at the behest of the 72-year-old BJP leader, who heads Mumukshu ashram.

JNU library website hacked, sends warning to 'anti-nationals'

JNU library website hacked, sends warning to 'anti-nationals'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The website of Jawaharlal Nehru's Central library was on Tuesday hacked with a message displaying 'You are thinking that you will get Kashmir just by barking in the campus of JNU'.

Can't stay silent: B-Town speaks up for Jamia students

Can't stay silent: B-Town speaks up for Jamia students

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Condemning the police crackdown inside Jamia Millia university, several film industry insiders, including one from Hollywood, on Monday rallied behind the university's students and said the government is trying to stifle voices of dissent against the Citizenship Amendment Act.

New Apple iOS features coming to your screens soon!

New Apple iOS features coming to your screens soon!

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

Is Apple going the Android way? Some of the features and enhancements in iOS 14 might make you think the smartphone giant is trying to introduce some android experiences into its ecosystem, says Ashish Narsale/Rediff.com.

21 held after clashes between AMU students, police

21 held after clashes between AMU students, police

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Scores of Banaras Hindu University students also staged a protest at the Lanka Gate in support of the AMU students.

Jaitley: 'First satyagrahi' against Emergency

Jaitley: 'First satyagrahi' against Emergency

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Jaitley gathered a group of people and burnt an effigy of then prime minister Indira Gandhi, making him, in his own words, the 'first satyagrahi' against the Emergency.

Lessons from Bollywood: What to do on a rainy day!

Lessons from Bollywood: What to do on a rainy day!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Sukanya Verma has a whole list of fun things inspired by Bollywood.

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Golden Temple on Bluestar anniversary

Pro-Khalistan slogans raised at Golden Temple on Bluestar anniversary

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

Some people in the gathering were also seen brandishing swords and wearing t-shirts and carrying banners with pictures of Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale.

Celebrated chef Jiggs Kalra passes away at 71

Celebrated chef Jiggs Kalra passes away at 71

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

Kalra, who held titles like the 'Czar of Indian Cuisine' and 'Taste maker to the Nation', conferred upon him by eminent writer Khushwant Singh, was best known for his role as a culinary revivalist.

UP worst hit as rain claims 42 lives in 4 states

UP worst hit as rain claims 42 lives in 4 states

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

Over 40 people died in rain-related incidents, majority of them in Uttar Pradesh, while incessant rainfall in Bihar left the streets of state capital Patna and other areas waterlogged and residences of at least two ministers marooned.

Gandhi's 80-yr-old letter to Jews unveiled in Israel

Gandhi's 80-yr-old letter to Jews unveiled in Israel

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Written on the occasion of Rosh Hashana (Jewish new year) on September 1, 1939, the letter also marked the beginning of the World War II when Germany invaded Poland, setting the stage for the despicable atrocities of the Holocaust.

Time to find out what lies below Ayodhya

Time to find out what lies below Ayodhya

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

'It is entirely possible that there are many treasures of our history and our faith buried deep underground,' points out Rajeev Srinivasan.

Will Punit Goenka manage to 'rescue' Zee?

Will Punit Goenka manage to 'rescue' Zee?

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

With founder Subhash Chandra no longer in the driver's seat at Zee, the acid test for Punit Goenka would be to take the financial investors along with him even as he strives to weather the latest storm. The question, now, is how he will deal with the challenges of being a professional CEO rather than an owner-CEO in the aftermath of his family offloading most of its promoter stake to a clutch of financial investors. However, the silver lining is that Zee remains the most profitable of the top four broadcasters in India.

Does Modi need to change his 'character'?

Does Modi need to change his 'character'?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

With an unexpected new turn in Kashmir, an ominous Afghanistan, a reliably unpredictable Trump, and an unfathomable reversal with RCEP, Modi may have to reinvent his character, suggests Ambassador B S Prakash.

BJP tops political ad spend on Facebook, Google

BJP tops political ad spend on Facebook, Google

Rediff.com19 May 2019

Political parties have spent over Rs 53 crore on digital platforms like Google and Facebook between February and May.

As party spends drop, Facebook political ad revenues tapers off

As party spends drop, Facebook political ad revenues tapers off

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The cumulative spends on Google are in excess of Rs 27.4 crore. There have been 14,837 advertisements on Google platforms.

Vishy Anand gears up for Carlsen challenge in Kolkata

Vishy Anand gears up for Carlsen challenge in Kolkata

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

Vishy Anand face world champion Magnus Carlsen for the first time in India since his 2013 World Championship defeat in Chennai, during the Tata Steel Rapid and Blitz tournament to be held in Kolkata from November 22 to 26.

I kept thinking 'hope they don't do an encounter on us'

I kept thinking 'hope they don't do an encounter on us'

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

On December 15, Mohammed Mustafa, an MBA student and IAS aspirant from Jamia Milia Islamia University, was among the students who were dragged out of the library and lathi-charged by policemen. In a conversation with Rediff.com's Divya Nair, the 26 year old recounts the ordeal he faced for a protest he says he didn't participate in or volunteer for.

Oh! The Summer! The Summer!

Oh! The Summer! The Summer!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'Rashtrapati Bhavan may have hygiene standards that are a benchmark for the rest of the hoi polloi, but you had to feel sorry for the august assembly of guests who braved the temperature for a seat at the new Cabinet's swearing in,' says Kishore Singh.

World Book Day: Readers share their favourite books

World Book Day: Readers share their favourite books

Rediff.com23 Apr 2019

Rediff readers write about their favourite books and authors.

MUST SEE: Top 10 universities in India

MUST SEE: Top 10 universities in India

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) India Rankings 2019 has announced the top 100 universities across categories.

'Will I be able to celebrate my birthday?' Kids' queries during COVID-19

'Will I be able to celebrate my birthday?' Kids' queries during COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Apr 2020

Parents across the country, and the world, are grappling with an unprecedented challenge of dealing with their children who are too old to be shushed or placated and too young to understand the inexplicable situation the world has found itself in. PTI journalists across India shared experiences and conversations with their children aged 2 to 13, which ranged from cute to poignant and heart-wrenching to humorous, and some with sagacity far beyond their age.

17th Lok Sabha's first session begins from Monday

17th Lok Sabha's first session begins from Monday

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

The passage of the Union Budget and other key legislations such as triple talaq will be on top of the agenda for the government.

Anomaly in Facebook poll spend data

Anomaly in Facebook poll spend data

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

'Unknown' location advertisement spends were nearly 74% higher than the next biggest spender, Uttar Pradesh.

Measuring Muslim Decline

Measuring Muslim Decline

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

'In the Middle Ages, when Muslims were around 15 per cent of the population of the world, they accounted, according to one estimate, for 90 per cent of scientific advancements.' 'And today, when Muslims are around 22 per cent of the population of the world, their share in scientific writings is less than 1 per cent!' point out Ziya Us Salam and M Aslam Parvaiz.

Coming soon: 22 Netflix original movies

Coming soon: 22 Netflix original movies

Rediff.com28 May 2019

Netflix has already released 8 and the rest 14 will be out over the next 18 months, starting with the Abhay Deol-starrer Chopstick this month.

'Jamia violence began with intervention of outsiders'

'Jamia violence began with intervention of outsiders'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

'There was outside intervention which is what led to the initial violence.' 'Once the violence started, there was a brutal lathi-charge by the police.'

Should you take an education loan?

Should you take an education loan?

Rediff.com27 May 2019

'It reduces the immediate financial strain on your family and helps you take control of your finances without being dependent on your parents.'

BJP-friendly ads dominated Facebook since February, shows data

BJP-friendly ads dominated Facebook since February, shows data

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

A page called 'My First Vote For Modi' accounts for the largest number of ads by number (2,765). Another one called 'Bharat Ke Mann Ki Baat' was second (2,429). 'Namo Supporters' was third with 2,153 ads, reports Sachin P Mampatta.

Asking govt to account for its work a new trend: Modi

Asking govt to account for its work a new trend: Modi

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

"There is a recent trend of people expecting that everything has to be done by the government," he said.

'He laid down his life for his country'

'He laid down his life for his country'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2019

On the eleventh anniversary of her father's martyrdom during the 26/11 terror attacks on Mumbai, Jui Karkare Navare remembers her father, Mumbai ATS Chief Hemant Karkare.

Iconic Rajabai Clock Tower, University Library get a grand makeover

Iconic Rajabai Clock Tower, University Library get a grand makeover

Rediff.com12 May 2015

The Rajabai Clock Tower and Library have received a magnificent makeover.

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Trump on the campaign trail in India

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'Another rejection of mediation between India and Pakistan will leave Mr Trump disappointed.' 'In that case, he is likely to point out the war-like situation on the border and press for direct talks which have been stalled on account of continuing terrorism from Pakistan,' notes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Modi-Shah's biggest political achievement

Modi-Shah's biggest political achievement

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

'A unified Hindu votebank -- the creation of the largest and most reliable votebank in Indian politics, ever,' says Mihir S Sharma.