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3 students killed as train hits school bus in TN; gatekeeper held

3 students killed as train hits school bus in TN; gatekeeper held

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Due to the impact, the vehicle carrying students was flung a distance away from the level crossing after it hit the running train. The loco pilot managed to stop the train after traversing some distance, police said.

Bihar polls: Jehanabad's youths want jobs, not rhetoric, from next govt

Bihar polls: Jehanabad's youths want jobs, not rhetoric, from next govt

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

Voters in Bihar's Jehanabad and Ghosi express their hopes for change, particularly regarding job creation and development, in the upcoming government following the state elections.

Can India bounce back at Hobart?

Can India bounce back at Hobart?

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

The Bellerive Oval is one ground where the side boundaries are smaller in size, hence hitting the right lengths would be paramount considering anything short would be flying over cover, point, square leg or mid-wicket on either side of the fence.

Will Jan Suraaj be Bihar's kingmaker or just another newcomer?

Will Jan Suraaj be Bihar's kingmaker or just another newcomer?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj party faces skepticism and challenges as it enters the Bihar Assembly elections, with critics questioning its experience and impact.

'India's Misinformation Problem Is Deeply Social'

'India's Misinformation Problem Is Deeply Social'

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'It flows through families, caste groups, and local WhatsApp communities where trust is personal.' 'Children are taught to defer to elders, so if a parent or uncle forwards something, you don't question it.'

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

'We Carried BJP to Power, Now They Crush Us'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

'If all of us (all the 57 Shiv Sena MLAs) stand together we can change the dynamic. We are not afraid of anyone.'

MP man dies as car swept away in Raj rains; schools closed

MP man dies as car swept away in Raj rains; schools closed

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Heavy rains in Rajasthan lead to flooding, resulting in casualties and widespread disruption. Rescue operations are underway, and schools are closed in several districts.

They Fought To The Last Man For India

They Fought To The Last Man For India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

On November 18, 1962, 114 soldiers of the 13th Kumaon fought till the last man, and last bullet, in sub-zero temperatures, to beat back the huge Chinese army. We salute the Heroes of Rezang La.

Class 9 girl raped by boys from school at Ghaziabad flat

Class 9 girl raped by boys from school at Ghaziabad flat

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

A Class 9 student was allegedly raped inside her house in Ghaziabad by four boys -- three of them known to her from school, with the police launching an investigation into the matter, officials said on Wednesday.

Rain lashes AP, Odisha as 'Montha' turns into severe cyclonic storm

Rain lashes AP, Odisha as 'Montha' turns into severe cyclonic storm

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Meanwhile, the Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) issued high sea waves, up to 4.7 metres high, warning across several coastal districts.

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

'Dream Big' Is Mantra Jemimah Lives By

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Jemimah's success is carved not just from talent and hard work, but from dreams, faith, and an unshakable spirit.

Delhi sees spike in eye injuries due to carbide guns during Diwali

Delhi sees spike in eye injuries due to carbide guns during Diwali

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

AIIMS-Delhi reports a rise in eye injuries caused by carbide guns during Diwali, prompting calls for a ban on these dangerous chemical firecrackers. Doctors report severe chemical burn-like injuries and highlight the need for stricter regulations and awareness.

How To Apply For The Azim Premji Scholarship 2025

How To Apply For The Azim Premji Scholarship 2025

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Under this programme, selected students will receive an annual scholarship of Rs 30,000 for the full duration of their undergraduate course.

'All I Want Is A Roof Of My Own'

'All I Want Is A Roof Of My Own'

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Hardworking people who toil from dawn to dusk and beyond speak about their everyday lives and what they want from the sarkar as Bihar prepares to vote.

Deepfake Laws Are Coming: But Are They Enough?

Deepfake Laws Are Coming: But Are They Enough?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Taming the animal called AI in its many avatars will clearly remain a work in progress.

RJD pointed a katta at Cong's head: Modi in Bihar

RJD pointed a katta at Cong's head: Modi in Bihar

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday claimed that the Congress had been unwilling to accept Tejashwi Yadav as the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) chief ministerial candidate and relented only after the Rashtriya Janata Dal pointed a 'katta', an unlicensed country-made gun, at its head.

Realty's Next Address: SPR, Sohna Power NCR's Growth

Realty's Next Address: SPR, Sohna Power NCR's Growth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Part-I of this three-part series dives into Delhi-NCR's SPR, Sohna, Dwarka Expressway, and Jewar Airport leading the charge.

'Life is worth fighting for every step, every minute, every second'

'Life is worth fighting for every step, every minute, every second'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'I'm totally focussed on finding the right energies around me. A lot of the treatment is psychosomatic, as my mother keeps reiterating, if you think positive, positive things will happen to you.'

Kohli, Rohit's ODI future: BCCI keeps options open

Kohli, Rohit's ODI future: BCCI keeps options open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The BCCI never believes in taking decisions in haste and would always gauge the public perceptions before taking a call, which is sensitive in nature considering the massive fan following of the two greats.

Have Your Kids Built A Diwali Killa?

Have Your Kids Built A Diwali Killa?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2025

Diwali celebrations in Maharashtra would be incomplete without the making of the killa, a playful ritual rooted in tradition and creativity, where children and adults come together to craft miniature forts made using mud, sand and clay.

Historic first: Indian NGO 'Educate Girls' wins Magsaysay award

Historic first: Indian NGO 'Educate Girls' wins Magsaysay award

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Indian non-profit 'Educate Girls' wins the Ramon Magsaysay Award for its work in educating out-of-school girls in remote villages. The award recognizes selfless service to the peoples of Asia.

500K Free ChatGPT Licences for India

500K Free ChatGPT Licences for India

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

OpenAI will provide 500,000 free ChatGPT licences for six months to students and teachers across government schools from classes 1 to 12, engineering and technical institutes, as well as K-12 educators.

How Sarfaraz dropped out of India reckoning

How Sarfaraz dropped out of India reckoning

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

Sarfaraz might have to try batting at No.3 for Mumbai to remain in scheme of things

'Shah Rukh Is A Fabulous Human Being'

'Shah Rukh Is A Fabulous Human Being'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2025

'Shah Rukh is such a generous person, such a giver, that I can only wish for life to give him all the love and happiness he deserves.'

Deepika Aims To Improve Mental Health

Deepika Aims To Improve Mental Health

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

As India's first mental health ambassador, Deepika Padukone will drive de-stigmatisation initiatives, encourage help-seeking and preventive practices.

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Ranji Trophy: Debutant Pandey shines after Kishan props J'khand

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Round up of all the Ranji Trophy action on Thursday

How To Make Online Gaming Safe For Your Kids

How To Make Online Gaming Safe For Your Kids

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Gaming and cyber security experts suggest how kids and parents can stay aware to fight the growing threats and miscreants who act from behind the screen.

'I Was Changing Lives'

'I Was Changing Lives'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'People message me on Instagram saying that because of your novel, I find happiness, it helps me deal with depression. When I see this, I realise that I'm doing something meaningful'

'Gen Zs Are Not Interested In Farming'

'Gen Zs Are Not Interested In Farming'

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

'They are totally disconnected with farm activities which their families have been involved in for years.'

From Gujarat To Global Stage: Modi's 25 Year Journey

From Gujarat To Global Stage: Modi's 25 Year Journey

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

'I disagree with much of Modi's politics, but it cannot be denied that in these years in office, he has carved more than a niche for himself in history,' points out Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay, author, Narendra Modi: The Man, The Times.

'We Will Remove Modi From Delhi, BJP From Bihar'

'We Will Remove Modi From Delhi, BJP From Bihar'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'Without our support Nitish Kumar wouldn't have become chief minister.' 'After the government was formed we became ministers, but our agenda remained the same: Amit Shah had promised reservation for Nishads.' 'He wouldn't listen, so we went to UP and contested 52 seats in the 2022 elections. He didn't like the idea of rebellion.' 'He saw that this man, coming from Bombay, is very sharp. He's made four MLAs now, tomorrow he'll make 40. A time will come when they will make it 125.' 'They bought our MLAs and ousted us from the government.'

Trio win Nobel Economics for explaining how innovation fosters economic growth

Trio win Nobel Economics for explaining how innovation fosters economic growth

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences announced on Monday that it has decided to award the Nobel Prize in Economics 2025 to Joel Mokyr, Philippe Aghion, and Peter Howitt "for having explained innovation-driven economic growth." The 2025 Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel goes to the trio, with one half awarded to Mokyr "for having identified the prerequisites for sustained growth through technological progress" and the other half jointly to Aghion and Howitt "for the theory of sustained growth through creative destruction."

India's selection dilemma for WI Tests: Karun Nair or Reddy?

India's selection dilemma for WI Tests: Karun Nair or Reddy?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

There is a school of thought that having done the hard yards in the England series, Karun Nair deserves an opportunity against a weaker opposition where a century could boost his career.

'Rohit Always Puts The Team Above Everything'

'Rohit Always Puts The Team Above Everything'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'He will have no problems playing under any captain, he will still give his 100 percent for the team.'

Minneapolis shooter had 'Nuke India' scribbled on his gun

Minneapolis shooter had 'Nuke India' scribbled on his gun

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

A shooter who opened fire at a Minneapolis Catholic School, killing two children, had 'Nuke India' written on one of the guns, according to video footage of the alleged arsenal used by him.

Diwali returns to Maoist-hit regions after decades of unrest: Modi

Diwali returns to Maoist-hit regions after decades of unrest: Modi

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted his commitment to eradicating Maoist terror from India, criticizing the previous Congress regime for allegedly supporting 'urban Naxals' and ignoring the violence they perpetrated. He highlighted the significant reduction in Maoist-affected districts and the surrender of numerous Naxalites as evidence of his government's success in combating the issue.

The Indian Teen Who Won The Global Student Prize 2025

The Indian Teen Who Won The Global Student Prize 2025

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Eighteen-year-old Adarsh Kumar from India, who founded Skillzo, a skill-building and mentorship start-up for less privileged students, is the winner of the Chegg Global Student Prize this year.

'Every player is a potential match-winner now'

'Every player is a potential match-winner now'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana says the biggest change in the women's team since the last T20 World Cup is the belief that every player is a potential "match-winner" now, a shift driven by greater focus on fitness and preparation.

How Abhishek hit Pakistan where it hurts!

How Abhishek hit Pakistan where it hurts!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

I didn't like the way Pakistan players coming at us for no reason: Abhishek on aggressive batting

Modi to inaugurate Navi Mumbai airport, Mumbai Metro Line on Wednesday

Modi to inaugurate Navi Mumbai airport, Mumbai Metro Line on Wednesday

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Navi Mumbai International Airport and a portion of the Mumbai Metro Line, marking significant improvements to transportation infrastructure in Mumbai.