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The Inspiring Journey Of Sreeja, UPSC AIR 57

The Inspiring Journey Of Sreeja, UPSC AIR 57

Rediff.com5 days ago

'India is at a critical juncture in this century. I want to be a part of the diplomatic team that works to make India great.'

Top Government Exams In 2026

Top Government Exams In 2026

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

rediffGURU Nayagam PP, founder of EduJob360, breaks down the top government competitive exams aspirants can target in 2026, along with their eligibility criteria, important dates, syllabus essentials and preparation strategies.

'Caste-based politics dangerous': SC rejects plea against AIMIM

'Caste-based politics dangerous': SC rejects plea against AIMIM

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

The bench, which asked Jain to withdraw the plea filed against a Delhi high court order that dismissed a writ petition challenging the registration and recognition of the AIMIM by the Election Commission (EC), granted liberty to the petitioner to file a writ petition, wherein he may make a wider prayer for reforms in respect of political parties on different counts.

Why Team India doesn't have a vice captain?

Why Team India doesn't have a vice captain?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

India's cricket team boasts a wealth of talent, with numerous players capable of taking on leadership roles. The Indian team doesn't have a designated vice-captain and assistant coach Abhishek Nayar said it does not need one.

Second stage required, says Army chief on eastern Ladakh row

Second stage required, says Army chief on eastern Ladakh row

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

During the session, General Dwivedi was asked about the overall challenges for the India Army going forward and learning from the border row in eastern Ladakh.

'Sharia Was Used To Deny Alimony'

'Sharia Was Used To Deny Alimony'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'Who has seen what Sharia is? Who knows what actual Sharia is?'

Bengaluru's water crisis: India Inc adopt innovative methods

Bengaluru's water crisis: India Inc adopt innovative methods

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

From installing water-saving aerators on taps to using cans for washing hands and dishes, Bengaluru is adopting diverse strategies to tide over the water crisis. While several citizens have taken to social media to urge Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to make work from home mandatory for IT companies, it appears that hybrid mode will continue to be the norm for most - although with new water conservation measures in place. Co-working space provider Urban Vault has, for instance, installed smart water meters to detect leakage.

Would Manipur Violence Have Continued If...

Would Manipur Violence Have Continued If...

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

...the BJP's template of operation was different or if the Centre and the state were ruled by dissimilar parties? asks Shyam G Menon.

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Preparation For Biparjoy Paid Dividends

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

No lives were lost after cyclone Biparjoy made landfall. Preparations for Biparjoy were not only extensive, they were also telecast far and wide. Ahead of the cyclone's landfall, Shyam G Menon observes there was considerable publicity on how much the government was geared up to face the storm and its aftermath.

30% of two-wheelers will be electric by 2030: Study

30% of two-wheelers will be electric by 2030: Study

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

India will have 30 per cent of its two-wheeler industry turning electric by 2030 as new manufacturers lead the shift, said a report on Monday. Passenger vehicles will be 15 per cent electric and the three-wheeler segment 75 per cent electric by 2030, said the report by BNP Paribas called 'India Autos-Electric vehicles: Minutes to midnight'. "We see FY22 as the year of inflection for the two-wheeler EV industry, with an accelerated EV adoption helped by incentives, wider availability, model launches, rise in crude prices and improved general awareness. We see 30 per cent of the 2W industry turning electric by 2030; the pace of incentive withdrawal presents an upside/downside risk," the report (India Autos - Electric vehicles: Minutes to midnight) said.

What Went Wrong For Adani Stocks

What Went Wrong For Adani Stocks

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The 'sudden volatility' in Adani stocks is entirely due to a series of events that was extreme and unique, and played out in too short a period. Investors and regulators pretended that it wasn't so. But then, along came Hindenburg, which forced some eyes to open, points out Debashis Basu.

Weekly GK Quiz: Test your skills

Weekly GK Quiz: Test your skills

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

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Quiz: How good is your GK?

Quiz: How good is your GK?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

Take our quiz and find out how updated you are on current affairs.

Weekly Quiz: Test your GK skills

Weekly Quiz: Test your GK skills

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

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GK Quiz: Who is the defence minister of India?

GK Quiz: Who is the defence minister of India?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

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26 or 32 weeks: What's the new limit of maternity leave?

26 or 32 weeks: What's the new limit of maternity leave?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

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GK Quiz: Who is Tamil Nadu's new CM?

GK Quiz: Who is Tamil Nadu's new CM?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2017

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GK Quiz: Test your skills

GK Quiz: Test your skills

Rediff.com22 Feb 2017

Who is the brand ambassador for Swachh Bharat Campaign?

Quiz: How good is your GK?

Quiz: How good is your GK?

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

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Do A Self SWOT Before Job Interview

Do A Self SWOT Before Job Interview

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Unless you know what you are and what you are not, how will you get an appropriate job?

Quiz: Test your General Knowledge

Quiz: Test your General Knowledge

Rediff.com8 Feb 2016

Take this quiz on current affairs.

Does better literacy mean higher vaccination?

Does better literacy mean higher vaccination?

Rediff.com28 May 2021

Districts with a higher literacy level tend to perform better in vaccination than districts with low levels of school-going population, finds Ishaan Gera.

Milind Soman's Covid journey: 7 lessons

Milind Soman's Covid journey: 7 lessons

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

One thing is clear, that anyone can be infected, Milind wrote. 'Even if you have had the vaccine,' he pointed out.

Weekly GK Quiz: Test your skills!

Weekly GK Quiz: Test your skills!

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

In which Indian state will India's first mega silk cluster come up?

Quiz: Test your general knowledge

Quiz: Test your general knowledge

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

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Weekly GK Quiz: How much do you know?

Weekly GK Quiz: How much do you know?

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

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Weekly Quiz: Test your GK skills

Weekly Quiz: Test your GK skills

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Test your knowledge of current affairs.

Quiz: 10 questions to test your general knowledge

Quiz: 10 questions to test your general knowledge

Rediff.com22 Dec 2015

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Top 5 MBA interview questions, and how to answer them

Top 5 MBA interview questions, and how to answer them

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Don't sound overambitious, guys!

TopperSpeak: How to crack the Xavier Aptitude Test

TopperSpeak: How to crack the Xavier Aptitude Test

Rediff.com7 Sep 2014

Ancy Varghese who had 99.38 percentile in XAT 2014 describes the importance of knowing all about the exam first and developing a strategy accordingly.

Quiz: How good is your GK?

Quiz: How good is your GK?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

Do you know which country in the world produces the largest natural rubber?

CAT Tips: Comprehensive guide to solve VA

CAT Tips: Comprehensive guide to solve VA

Rediff.com13 Sep 2011

Professor Sujit Kumar's book 'Verbal Ability for the CAT, talks about how to crack the Verbal Ability section. Read on for extracts from the book.

Titan has major plans to boost its premium range of watches

Titan has major plans to boost its premium range of watches

Rediff.com30 Jun 2019

Titan expects sales of premium-priced watch sales to grow by leaps and bounds in the future on the back of a growing disposable income among working professionals and income categories, says Pavan Lall.

Did you appear for CAT 2014?

Did you appear for CAT 2014?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Share your experience of taking the Common Admission Test with us!

SNAP: Test your GK

SNAP: Test your GK

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

The Symbiosis National Aptitude Test or SNAP, scheduled on December 21, is the first step for admission to any Symbiosis Institute that offers postgraduate programmes. TCYOnline.com, brings you the SNAP GK question bank, with answers.

Free mock SNAP test

Free mock SNAP test

Rediff.com17 Dec 2008

Clearing the Symbiosis National Aptitude Test or SNAP, scheduled on December 21, is the first step for admission to any Symbiosis Institute that offers postgraduate programmes.

1 lakh jobs: Will this be world's largest recruitment drive?

1 lakh jobs: Will this be world's largest recruitment drive?

Rediff.com9 Aug 2018

TCS will manage 'Question Creation Wizard' to frame question papers unique to each candidate with the same level of difficulty.

What's driving the large pay-outs of Indian CEOs?

What's driving the large pay-outs of Indian CEOs?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2018

Like their international peers, Indian CEOs too have a significant portion of their incomes coming from stock options and performance-linked bonuses

How India can find the next Sunil Chhetri

How India can find the next Sunil Chhetri

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

Former Manchester United and Mumbai City forward, Uruguay's Diego Forlan and La Liga's managing director for India, Jose Antonio Cachaza discussed ways for India to become a footballing powerhouse. Norma Godinho/Rediff.com sat in as the duo discussed Indian football and the Spanish League's new India tie-up.