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ICSE, ISC results 2017 announced today

ICSE, ISC results 2017 announced today

Rediff.com29 May 2017

The results are available on www.cisce.org.

Anti-Citizenship Act protest outside Jamia continues

Anti-Citizenship Act protest outside Jamia continues

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The protesters, including students and local residents, hung a large map of India outside the varsity gate number 7 showing the places where students from other universities are carrying out protests against the CAA.

'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.'

He made education accessible to over 11,000 rural kids

He made education accessible to over 11,000 rural kids

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

From 17 pre-school centres to 285 in less than five years - Hippocampus has brought the joy of learning to kids.

10 reasons why everyone must UPSKILL

10 reasons why everyone must UPSKILL

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

The extra skills you acquire set you apart, differentiate you from your peers and fast track your career.

Samsung Galaxy Gear: Is it really worth buying?

Samsung Galaxy Gear: Is it really worth buying?

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Does the recent price cut make the once exorbitantly priced watch, with still limited phones to work with, an attractive option now? Let's take a closer look.

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.

Unwell PM misses President's dinner date

Unwell PM misses President's dinner date

Rediff.com26 Jul 2013

While a man of the age of the prime minister can fall sick at any time, a senior minister said it is unfortunate that it happened on a day when the President was completing a year in office.

Amazon Echo Spot: What's hot, what's not

Amazon Echo Spot: What's hot, what's not

Rediff.com22 May 2018

The Spot has a touchscreen, which makes it more interactive, says Abhik Sen.

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.

PIX: Here's where Deepika-Ranveer will marry

PIX: Here's where Deepika-Ranveer will marry

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

Step inside Deepika-Ranveer's fairy-tale wedding venue.

PIX: Five dead as gunman goes on rampage in California

PIX: Five dead as gunman goes on rampage in California

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

At least six people were killed as a gunman went on a rampage in Southern California, before being shot down by the police at a college library, some three miles away from where United States President Barack Obama was attending a fundraiser.

All-party meet: Oppn raises Farooq's detention

All-party meet: Oppn raises Farooq's detention

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday assured at the all-party meeting that the government is ready to discuss all issues.

They're taking India backward: Sonia targets Modi govt

They're taking India backward: Sonia targets Modi govt

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'Their idea of unity is uniformity. They disrespect and fear diversity which means they deny our pluralism, our freedom of choice, which are integral to our fundamental rights'

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

10 Years On, Lessons from Fukushima

Rediff.com11 Mar 2021

'The lessons learnt from the triple disaster have put Japan's energy future On the right path,' notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Shah Rukh Khan: I still have some acting left in me

Shah Rukh Khan: I still have some acting left in me

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

SRK talks about the success of Chennai Express and why he thinks entertainment is recession-proof business.

No extension to Right to Education deadline: Centre

No extension to Right to Education deadline: Centre

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

With the deadline for meeting RTE obligations ending on Sunday, the government ruled out any extension, maintaining that 90 per cent of the schools have met required norms.

Two youngsters, 20 states and a truck full of books

Two youngsters, 20 states and a truck full of books

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Bhubaneswar-based Akshaya Rautaray and Satabdi Mishra are on a mission to promote reading.

The strange case of Nitish's dissenting voice within NDA

The strange case of Nitish's dissenting voice within NDA

Rediff.com30 Oct 2020

From opposing the NPR and NRC to demanding special status for Bihar to staying out of the Union Cabinet on principle to showing the BJP who was boss in Bihar, Nitish Kumar has wasted no opportunity at cocking a snook at the BJP leadership. But how long can he continue, asks Gopal Krishna.

Bhajan for Krishna Kanhaiya at a Sufi saint's shrine

Bhajan for Krishna Kanhaiya at a Sufi saint's shrine

Rediff.com27 Sep 2013

Aseem Chhabra stumbles on one of the hidden secrets of Delhi

Old and at home, but not so alone

Old and at home, but not so alone

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Builders are coming up with retirement home colonies that offer a number of services. The payment options include outright buys, deposit models and lifetime lease.

How Mike Pompeo has rattled China's Communist leaders

How Mike Pompeo has rattled China's Communist leaders

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Such criticism by China of a foreign government official, particularly of a major power like the US, is very unusual. It is clear that China will come under increasing pressure certainly till the US presidential elections are held, observes former senior RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade.

Sudden rise of online higher education

Sudden rise of online higher education

Rediff.com4 Aug 2020

Will Covid-19 permanently change higher education, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Want to be a professional photographer?

Want to be a professional photographer?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2013

If you have a sensitive vision and capture situations realistically, then photography is the career for you!

India set to see boom in retirement home business

India set to see boom in retirement home business

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Concept of housing for the elderly still carries a social stigma in the country.

Who is Prasanta Pattanaik, Padma Shri?

Who is Prasanta Pattanaik, Padma Shri?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Had he not been a student, admirer and follower of Amartya Sen, T C A Srinivasa-Raghavan feels it might have been a Padma Bhushan.

'Amit Shahji, Naddaji, all of us do the same work'

'Amit Shahji, Naddaji, all of us do the same work'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'You may be an MP or an MLA; when we go to Bengal, we go as cadre.'

My mother was told to kill me when I was born: Smriti Irani

My mother was told to kill me when I was born: Smriti Irani

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Revealing that at the time of her birth, she was cursed as a 'burden' by someone, Union HRD Minister Smriti Irani on Friday said that curbing the menace of female foeticide was a priority for the government.

Malayalam film Saint Dracula releases in India

Malayalam film Saint Dracula releases in India

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Get your lowdown on what's happening in Malayalam cinema.

Day after violent clashes, situation tense in Jamia

Day after violent clashes, situation tense in Jamia

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Police used batons and teargas shells to disperse the violent mob, but denied firing at them.

Sony buys SAB TV brand

Sony buys SAB TV brand

Rediff.com14 Mar 2005

Sri Adhikari Brothers Television Network Ltd would sell its SAB TV brand, 1,305 hours of programming and related assets to SET (Singapore) Ltd for Rs 57 crore ($13 million).

'Vajpayee brought BJP to the pole position of Indian politics'

'Vajpayee brought BJP to the pole position of Indian politics'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

'When economic policies were attacked by people on his own side, he went ahead despite all the criticisms in the coalition, within the party and the Sangh Parivar.'

'Hindutva forces have a grudge against Nehru since 1952 poll'

'Hindutva forces have a grudge against Nehru since 1952 poll'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

'In the first elections, Hindutva forces got only 6% of the votes and won only 10 seats.' 'It was a great defeat for them.' 'They have held that grouse against Nehru since then.'

At NIT-T, howl and scribble to destress

At NIT-T, howl and scribble to destress

Rediff.com18 Jun 2005

The walls of the spacious hall, which would be about 1,000 square feet, would be coated with special acrylic washable distemper so that the students could write-wipe-off or rewrite as they desire, he said.

'No objection to constructing 10 Parliaments'

'No objection to constructing 10 Parliaments'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

'But you cannot encroach upon the spaces that belong to the public.' 'For this new Parliament building, we envisage a minimum of 400 trucks, the huge long trailer trucks will be coming in day in and day out right into the heart of the national capital.' 'It will completely destroy Delhi's peace.' 'The beautiful sylvan surroundings of the quiet, beautiful, New Delhi is going to be destroyed for all time to come.'

Two arrested in Manipal gangrape case

Two arrested in Manipal gangrape case

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Two persons have been arrested from Udupi in connection with the abduction and gangrape of a 22-year-old medical student from Kerala at nearby Manipal a week ago, police said.

Court orders Bhujbal be sent back to jail from hospital

Court orders Bhujbal be sent back to jail from hospital

Rediff.com14 Dec 2016

The court directed the jail authorities to provide Bhujbal with prompt medical care in case of any emergency.

Jamia Milia Islamia among top 10 universities in India

Jamia Milia Islamia among top 10 universities in India

Rediff.com12 Jun 2020

It is the first time that the JMI has been placed among the top 10 universities in the (HRD) Ministry's National Institutional Ranking Framework rankings.

Five dead in shooting in Southern California college

Five dead in shooting in Southern California college

Rediff.com8 Jun 2013

At least five persons were killed and several others wounded in a shooting at a college in Southern California, some three miles away from where US President Barack Obama was attending a fundraiser.

UK crawls as millions go on strike against pension cuts

UK crawls as millions go on strike against pension cuts

Rediff.com30 Nov 2011

The 24-hour strike is expected to disrupt hospitals, courts, job centres, driving tests and council services, such as libraries, community centres and refuse collections.