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He trains India's poorest students for the IIT

He trains India's poorest students for the IIT

Rediff.com15 Dec 2009

Educator Anand Kumar could not attend Cambridge University due to financial constraints. Today, he coaches deserving students for IIT-JEE.

Against all odds: Dreaming in the lantern light

Against all odds: Dreaming in the lantern light

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

No disability could stand in the way of this CEO's dreams. Nirmal Kumar's inspiring tale of struggle and success.

Against all odds: From potato fields to IIT

Against all odds: From potato fields to IIT

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

A farmer's son discovers a burning passion for mathematics and makes it to IIT

Plan to invest in gold? Go for ETFs

Plan to invest in gold? Go for ETFs

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

In a chat on rediff.com on Wednesday, financial planning expert Sailesh Multani offered some valuable investment tips.

Why everyone must have a budget

Why everyone must have a budget

Rediff.com5 Nov 2009

Planning your budget makes you aware of your financial situation and helps you create a contingency fund to tap into, when in need. Now how do you start preparing to put money consistently into this contingency fund? Read on...

A guide to living L-I-F-E in instalments

A guide to living L-I-F-E in instalments

Rediff.com15 Oct 2009

It's offers galore. Cash is good, but you could use your credit card too, and pay back in easy instalments.

'MBA helps you break the glass ceiling'

'MBA helps you break the glass ceiling'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2009

In a new series, we get CAT aspirants to share their experiences. Akhila Natrajan spells out her mantras.

Swati Dandekar is elected NWFL president

Swati Dandekar is elected NWFL president

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

In yet another trailblazing first, Iowa State Senator Swati Dandekar has been elected to serve in leadership for the nation's oldest organization addressing the needs of elected women at all levels of government. Dandekar, a Democrat, is the new president-elect of the National Order of Women Legislatorsthe membership arm of the National Foundation for Women Legislatorsand she will be formally installed at NFWL's next annual meeting.

The Kannada film that stole a jury's heart

The Kannada film that stole a jury's heart

Rediff.com25 Sep 2009

Actor-director Roopa Iyer on her award-winning Kannada film Mukhaputa.

'I cracked the CAT and you can too'

'I cracked the CAT and you can too'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2009

Kaushik Saha, an IIM C alumnus, shares his experiences.

CAT: Your three-month countdown

CAT: Your three-month countdown

Rediff.com17 Sep 2009

Read on to find out just how you can bell the CAT with little time on hand.

Meet the Sexiest Ladies in the World

Meet the Sexiest Ladies in the World

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

We can't stop drooling over these Maxim babes.

Deepti Gupta wins prestigious US fellowship

Deepti Gupta wins prestigious US fellowship

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

She's one of 35 would-be teachers selected for the Knowles Science Teaching Foundation fellowship, and the only Indian in the list.

CAT 2009: 5 golden rules

CAT 2009: 5 golden rules

Rediff.com20 Aug 2009

The CAT is just about 100 days away. We present a few tips to help you focus better on your preparations.

CAT 2009: 'How can I improve my percentile?'

CAT 2009: 'How can I improve my percentile?'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

R Shiva Kumar, director of Academics and R&D, Career Launcher, hosted a chat with GA readers to address their CAT-related questions. The transcript.

Aru Maname is sleep inducing

Aru Maname is sleep inducing

Rediff.com31 Jul 2009

This Tamil movie is a mish-mash of several sentimental yesteryear films, with very little comic relief.

CAT: Vedic maths to improve speed, accuracy

CAT: Vedic maths to improve speed, accuracy

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Trainers at TCYonline.com share some easy to use tips using solved examples.

Tata Motors Q1 net rises 58%

Tata Motors Q1 net rises 58%

Rediff.com30 Jul 2009

Tata Motors posted robust results for the June quarter, defying market forecasts and registering a 58 per cent rise in net profit for the period.

CAT: Tips to crack Data Interpretation

CAT: Tips to crack Data Interpretation

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Atul Prashar and Vishal Gupta, examination experts from TCYonline.com, hosted a chat with readers on July 20 to discuss CAT 2009. The transcript.

'An MBA does not help fight office politics'

'An MBA does not help fight office politics'

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Amit Bansal of PurpleLeap gives his advice on best career opportunities.

CAT: Focus on accuracy, not speed

CAT: Focus on accuracy, not speed

Rediff.com8 Jul 2009

To address readers' CAT-related queries, Vishal Gupta and Rakesh Singh, examination experts at TCYonline.com, chatted with readers on July 6. The transcript.

'What's the key to cracking CAT?'

'What's the key to cracking CAT?'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Examination experts at TCYonline hosted a chat with GA readers addressing CAT-related questions on June 29. The transcript.

Why I will not mourn the removal of Class X exam

Why I will not mourn the removal of Class X exam

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

'When I was a Board examiner, I once got an answer paper where the child had copied the question paper over and over again in perfect handwriting. My immediate dilemma was, since the instruction to examiners said no 100 pc and no 0 pc, what mark do I give her? I left that to my supervisor. But I can never get that incident out of my mind.'

'Should I opt for Science?'

'Should I opt for Science?'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2009

Prateeksha Joshi and Amarpreet Kaur, education experts with Topperlearning.com, hosted a chat with GA readers on June 9. The transcript.

Factors that help you zero in on a career

Factors that help you zero in on a career

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

To decide what career would suit you best, answer the question 'What lifestyle would you like to lead?'

'Dad, I'm proud of you'

'Dad, I'm proud of you'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Special Father's Day messages from our readers.

CAT: Tips to crack Quant & DI

CAT: Tips to crack Quant & DI

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Experts from TCYOnline.com discuss the importance of speed, accuracy and daily ranking!

The 10 hardest jobs to fill in America

The 10 hardest jobs to fill in America

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

If you're looking for work in any of these fields, you're in luck.

'What should I do after Class XII?'

'What should I do after Class XII?'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2009

To answer this and many other related questions Tunvey Gogia, from Topperlearning.com hosted a chat with GA readers on June 4. The transcript.

59 ministers sworn in on Thursday

59 ministers sworn in on Thursday

Rediff.com28 May 2009

59 ministers sworn in on Thursday

French Open - Day 2 Images

French Open - Day 2 Images

Rediff.com26 May 2009

French Open - Day 2 Images

CAT 2009: Tips to tackle the new format

CAT 2009: Tips to tackle the new format

Rediff.com21 May 2009

R Shiva Kumar from Career Launcher hosted a chat with Get Ahead readers on May 18. The transcript.

Pattabhi Jois passes into the ages

Pattabhi Jois passes into the ages

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Jois neither understood the thousand reasons his co-passengers had to be on the same plane nor did he want to know why else the world moved. To him he was on his way to New York or Los Angeles or Encinitas or Hawaii because a student had invited him to be there. And now, the good lord himself has invited him to be with him. For ever

Why do CMOs have a short shelf life?

Why do CMOs have a short shelf life?

Rediff.com19 May 2009

Marketing departments should be managed more like sports teams.

Q comes to Bollywood

Q comes to Bollywood

Rediff.com19 May 2009

A look at some Bollywood attempts at gadgets and gizmos ala the Bond genius.

Women who are cleaning up America's mess

Women who are cleaning up America's mess

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

These women and a handful of others are still a minority in financial and regulatory circles

Obama to double scientific research funding

Obama to double scientific research funding

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

Barack Obama on Monday promised to double public funding of scientific research to exceed the level Washington spent during the "space race" unleashed by Dwight Eisenhower and John F. Kennedy 50 years ago.

CAT 2009: Preparing on your own

CAT 2009: Preparing on your own

Rediff.com28 Apr 2009

This article examines how students can go about their preparation should they choose not to join a coaching institute.

AIEEE 2009: Analysis and solutions

AIEEE 2009: Analysis and solutions

Rediff.com27 Apr 2009

The significant time pressure that one witnessed in past years has been dramatically reduced. Nevertheless, the strategy to ace this test depended on keeping one's cool and identifying the simpler questions to attempt first before moving to the more difficult questions, which weren't many.

AIEEE: Last-minute tips

AIEEE: Last-minute tips

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

Expert Saurabh Kumar answered readers' questions regarding the test on April 23. The transcript.

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