Gunjan Sharma, Arunav Sinha And Kunal Dutt

Stories by Gunjan Sharma, Arunav Sinha And Kunal Dutt

Avoid objectionable activities in Metro: DMRC chief

Avoid objectionable activities in Metro: DMRC chief

Rediff.com   19 Nov 2023

With a string of controversial videos made in Delhi Metro trains and premises going viral in the last several months, Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) chief Vikas Kumar has appealed to people to refrain from engaging in 'objectionable' activities and said steps were being taken to curb such incidents.

70 Hour Week: 'Far Too Ambitious'

70 Hour Week: 'Far Too Ambitious'

Rediff.com   31 Oct 2023

Doctors warn that overwork is leading to lifestyle diseases like diabetes and spondylitis.

Weeks after Nuh violence, communities join hands for...

Weeks after Nuh violence, communities join hands for...

Rediff.com   17 Oct 2023

Barely a few kilometres from Nuh, which witnessed communal clashes on July-end, a group of people belonging to different communities is busy preparing for Durga Puja.

Appearing for class 10, 12 board exams twice a year will be optional: Pradhan

Appearing for class 10, 12 board exams twice a year will be optional: Pradhan

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2023

Pradhan, who is also the skill development minister, said he has received positive feedback from students on the plan to conduct board exams twice a year.

Territorial Army inducts Mandarin language experts, to be part of border talks

Territorial Army inducts Mandarin language experts, to be part of border talks

Rediff.com   8 Oct 2023

The batch of five experts will also play a role as interpreters between India and China sides during border personnel meetings, sources said.

C-295 fleet will become backbone of tactical airlift capability: Ex-IAF chief

C-295 fleet will become backbone of tactical airlift capability: Ex-IAF chief

Rediff.com   25 Sep 2023

Former IAF chief Bhadauria said this aircraft is "state-of-the-art" and "hugely capable".

India set to bid farewell to old Parliament building

India set to bid farewell to old Parliament building

Rediff.com   17 Sep 2023

Historians and conservation architects describe the old edifice as a "repository of India's history" and its "democratic ethos", and an "architectural jewel" of Delhi.

Kota suicides: Wardens, hostel staff to undergo professional training

Kota suicides: Wardens, hostel staff to undergo professional training

Rediff.com   15 Sep 2023

Wardens and staff members of hostels in Kota will be given professional training in mess management, psychological and behavioural counselling, and other aspects of students' care to equip them to battle the rising number of suicides by aspirants in the coaching hub.

'Ye natak kar raha hoga'

'Ye natak kar raha hoga'

Rediff.com   13 Sep 2023

'Parents don't realise that motivating your child or pushing them to do better is one thing and pushing them to the brink is another.'

What Sunak, Akshata did at Akshardham for 45 minutes

What Sunak, Akshata did at Akshardham for 45 minutes

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2023

Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Sunday visited the Akshardham temple here with his wife Akshata Murty and said it is not only a place of worship but also a landmark that portrays India's values.

G20: India's architectural heritage takes centre stage

G20: India's architectural heritage takes centre stage

Rediff.com   10 Sep 2023

From the 13th century Konark temple of Odisha to the ancient Nalanda University in Bihar, the G20 Summit venue in New Delhi has put a spotlight on the rich architectural heritage of India.

Spouses of G20 leaders savour street food, millet dishes

Spouses of G20 leaders savour street food, millet dishes

Rediff.com   9 Sep 2023

"First ladies from Turkiye, Japan, the UK, Australia and Mauritius, among others visited the exhibition at NGMA (National Gallery of Modern Art)," the source added.

What's cooking at President's dinner for G20 leaders

What's cooking at President's dinner for G20 leaders

Rediff.com   8 Sep 2023

Officials are tight-lipped on the exact menu but it is expected to reflect India's culinary diversity.

Rig Veda, 'Magna Carta' to be exhibited at G20 summit

Rig Veda, 'Magna Carta' to be exhibited at G20 summit

Rediff.com   2 Sep 2023

The exhibition of artefacts -- in physical and digital formats -- will be done on the same floor level where the leaders' meetings will take place, and they will walk through this 'cultural corridor' while moving into and out of the summit room, official sources said.

Cops turn counsellors in Kota to prevent student suicides

Cops turn counsellors in Kota to prevent student suicides

Rediff.com   1 Sep 2023

Rocked by a spate of student suicides, the city police has set up a dedicated "Student Cell" to reach out to students and make attempts to detect early signs of stress and depression.

After fans, Kota hostels making balconies, lobbies 'suicide proof'

After fans, Kota hostels making balconies, lobbies 'suicide proof'

Rediff.com   27 Aug 2023

Hostel owners said such steps to make their premises "suicide proof" are crucial to avoid tragic incidents.

'What if he had taken the extreme step?'

'What if he had taken the extreme step?'

Rediff.com   25 Aug 2023

'There is no concept of friendship here...there are only competitors.' 'Every student sitting next to you is seen as an additional burden to fight with.'

Board exams twice a year; Class 11, 12 students to study 2 languages

Board exams twice a year; Class 11, 12 students to study 2 languages

Rediff.com   23 Aug 2023

Students can then appear for a board exam in subjects they have completed and feel ready for.

People of Amethi want to 'rectify' their mistake: UP Cong chief

People of Amethi want to 'rectify' their mistake: UP Cong chief

Rediff.com   19 Aug 2023

The people of Amethi want to rectify their 'mistake' of 2019 and Congress workers as well as leaders are demanding that Rahul Gandhi contest from the constituency in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls, the party's Uttar Pradesh chief Ajay Rai said.

Army seeks quantum jump in capabilities, inks Rs 7,600-cr deal for equipments

Army seeks quantum jump in capabilities, inks Rs 7,600-cr deal for equipments

Rediff.com   14 Aug 2023

Sources in the military establishment also said the present global scenario "necessitates a flexible and adaptive approach" to tackle defence and national security challenges.