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Dhankhar has been keeping unwell, but was mostly seen energetic in RS

Dhankhar has been keeping unwell, but was mostly seen energetic in RS

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

In June, on a visit to Nainital in Uttarakhand, Dhankhar had collapsed at the Kumaon University.

'Saudi-Pak Deal Is Not Targeted Against India'

'Saudi-Pak Deal Is Not Targeted Against India'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'Nor would it have serious implications in India's relations with Saudi Arabia that stand on their own and have improved significantly in recent times, including in defence and strategic affairs.'

'How Will Govt Decide Who Is A 'Practising Muslim'?'

'How Will Govt Decide Who Is A 'Practising Muslim'?'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

'We are not all Abduls, you know. Our community has any number of retired civil and defence officers, doctors, engineers, lawyers.'

'Befriend Your Brain. Take Care Of It'

'Befriend Your Brain. Take Care Of It'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'If your environment is constantly negative or stressful, you'll start feeling that way too.'

HC sets aside CIC order to disclose Modi's degree

HC sets aside CIC order to disclose Modi's degree

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

The Delhi High Court has set aside a Central Information Commission (CIC) order that directed the disclosure of information related to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's bachelor's degree.

Delhi polls: Cong lures voters with Rs 25 lakh free health cover

Delhi polls: Cong lures voters with Rs 25 lakh free health cover

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot said the proposed scheme would be a game-changer as it will provide comprehensive health coverage to families, covering medical expenses for critical illnesses, hospitalisations, and treatments.

SC questions multiple prosecutions of Sharjeel for same speech

SC questions multiple prosecutions of Sharjeel for same speech

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

The Supreme Court of India questioned whether former JNU student Sharjeel Imam can be prosecuted in multiple states for sedition based on a single speech. The court is considering a plea to club multiple FIRs filed against Imam in Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, and Arunachal Pradesh for his alleged inflammatory remarks during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The court is concerned about the potential for double jeopardy and has indicated that it may transfer the cases to Delhi.

DU professor 'advised' to submit text of US varsity talk

DU professor 'advised' to submit text of US varsity talk

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

A faculty member in the Hindi department, Jha has been invited to speak at a seminar, titled "The University Under a Global Authoritarian Turn", as part of the 20th anniversary celebrations of the India China Institute at The New School, New York, scheduled from April 23 to May 1.

Ahimsa Fellowship: How To Earn A Rs 20K Stipend

Ahimsa Fellowship: How To Earn A Rs 20K Stipend

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The Ahimsa Fellowship 2025 is an 8-month full-time opportunity for graduates designed to create a network of effective animal protection leaders.

Delhi University VC suspended over 'dereliction of duty'

Delhi University VC suspended over 'dereliction of duty'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2020

Tyagi is possibly the first Delhi University VC to face suspension. University officials said such an action had not been taken against any VC in at least three decades.

Why Students Are Pausing US Plans

Why Students Are Pausing US Plans

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Many students are now looking at opportunities in the UK, Australia, and Singapore due to lower cost of living and less interference from the government.

'Umar Is Unshaken, Trusts Judiciary'

'Umar Is Unshaken, Trusts Judiciary'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'This process is the punishment.' 'Once the trial starts, they know this fairy tale case will fall on its face. So they don't want to begin the trial.'

Kolkata varsity students attacked, branded 'Bangladeshis'; 2 held

Kolkata varsity students attacked, branded 'Bangladeshis'; 2 held

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

A group of students from Kolkata University's Carmichael Hostel were allegedly attacked near Sealdah and branded as "Bangladeshis" by shopkeepers and miscreants, triggering a political row.

War 2 Review: Well-Made Masala Film

War 2 Review: Well-Made Masala Film

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

War 2 offers you exactly what you'd expect from a mass entertainer: some escapist fun, some truly knockout action scenes, and overall a good time at the movies, observes Mayur Sanap.

Your F-1 Visa Could Be Rejected If...

Your F-1 Visa Could Be Rejected If...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

rediffGURU Dr Karan Gupta, education counsellor and the founder of Karan Gupta Consulting and the Karan Gupta Education Foundation offers expert advice on overseas education, including courses, admissions and visa guidance.

LS speaker forms panel to probe Justice Varma in cash row

LS speaker forms panel to probe Justice Varma in cash row

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla admitted a notice for the removal of High Court judge Justice Yashwant Varma and constituted a three-member committee to probe charges against him.

Will Wang's Visit Help Improve Relations?

Will Wang's Visit Help Improve Relations?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The Galwan clashes indicate to the limitations in relations if they do not address border stability, points out Srikanth Kondapalli.

Will Wang's Visit Help Improve Relations?

Will Wang's Visit Help Improve Relations?

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The Galwan clashes indicate to the limitations in relations if they do not address border stability, points out Srikanth Kondapalli.

PG, PhD Scholarships For Gurukul Scholars

PG, PhD Scholarships For Gurukul Scholars

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Gurukul-educated students can now pursue postgraduate and doctoral research through the Setubandha Scholar Scheme. Selected fellows will receive a monthly fellowship of Rs 40,000 to Rs 65,000 and an annual contingency grant of Rs 1-2 lakhs.

Sachin Emerges From Idol Neeraj Bhai's Shadow!

Sachin Emerges From Idol Neeraj Bhai's Shadow!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

From idolising Neeraj to upstaging him at Worlds, Sachin Yadav gains global recognition

Foreign Degree Loses Sheen As Students Question Return On Investment

Foreign Degree Loses Sheen As Students Question Return On Investment

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

The foreign degree no longer sells itself, families are doing the math, and for many, the numbers just don't add up.

EPFO adds nearly 22 lakh members in June

EPFO adds nearly 22 lakh members in June

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Retirement fund body EPFO recorded a 13.46 per cent year-on-year growth in net member addition of 21.89 lakh in June, according to the latest payroll data released on Wednesday. The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation's (EPFO) provisional payroll data for June 2025 showed a net addition of 21.89 lakh members, marking the highest recorded addition since payroll data tracking began in April 2018, a labour ministry statement said.

More institutes scrap MoUs with Turkiye, Azerbaijan; jewellers join protest

More institutes scrap MoUs with Turkiye, Azerbaijan; jewellers join protest

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The move came against the backdrop of Turkiye backing Pakistan and its condemnation of India's strikes on terror camps in the neighbouring country and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor.

'Soldiers being martyred, and yet they play cricket with Pakistan'

'Soldiers being martyred, and yet they play cricket with Pakistan'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Several opposition parties on Saturday slammed the BJP-led central government, calling it the India-Pakistan Asia Cup match an insult to the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack.

'They Sent A Third Class Bus For Us'

'They Sent A Third Class Bus For Us'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

'We were told that we would be taken care of when we reached Delhi. But we did not find a single Kashmiri government official who could guide us.'

'Pak Deftly Used Personal Diplomacy To Connect With Trump'

'Pak Deftly Used Personal Diplomacy To Connect With Trump'

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'As one former Indian diplomat put it to me, Delhi has access to the White House, but Islamabad has access to Mar-a-Lago.'

Missing DU girl found dead in Yamuna River after 6 days

Missing DU girl found dead in Yamuna River after 6 days

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

The body of 19-year-old Sneha Debnath, a Delhi University student missing for six days, was retrieved from the Yamuna River near Geeta Colony flyover on Sunday evening, police said.

QS Rankings 2021: The best universities in India

QS Rankings 2021: The best universities in India

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Twelve universities from India feature in the top 100 of QS Rankings by Subject 2021.

History In Minutes: Vikramshila, Iconic Uni To Rise From Ashes

History In Minutes: Vikramshila, Iconic Uni To Rise From Ashes

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

With six colleges, the university campus was a hub of scholars from around the world. It was the first to award degree titles like Mahapandit and Pandit to graduating students.

DU's move to drop papers on Pak, China, Islam sparks row

DU's move to drop papers on Pak, China, Islam sparks row

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

While some called it ideological censorship, those who supported the decision termed it a step towards making the syllabus "India-centric" and free from bias.

Delhi man who killed parents, sister had searched 'murder methods'

Delhi man who killed parents, sister had searched 'murder methods'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

Twenty-year-old Arjun Tanwar, arrested for killing his parents and sister at their south Delhi residence, had searched online about methods of murder before committing the crime, police sources said on Thursday.

Trump Effect: Study Loan Surge to Ease in FY26

Trump Effect: Study Loan Surge to Ease in FY26

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Education loan growth is set to halve this fiscal (FY26) because disbursements for the US decelerate following a raft of policy changes there.

'Reporter with a poet's pen': Sankarshan Thakur dies at 63

'Reporter with a poet's pen': Sankarshan Thakur dies at 63

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Sankarshan Thakur, editor of The Telegraph whose prowess with words added that extra edge to his analyses and ground reports, died at a Gurgaon hospital on Monday after prolonged illness. He was 63.

Separatist mindset dominates DMK's model of politics: Sitharaman

Separatist mindset dominates DMK's model of politics: Sitharaman

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman criticizes the DMK government in Tamil Nadu, alleging corruption, caste-based crimes, and a rise in drug abuse. She dismisses the DMK's claims about language and Dravidian identity as a distraction from their governance failures.

Trump Wants To Get Close To Pakistan Because...

Trump Wants To Get Close To Pakistan Because...

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'Pakistan is an ally who gives the US access.' 'If we have a presence there, it puts us that much closer to China and puts our assets closer to China and Iran.'

Preamble like parenthood, can't be changed: Dhankhar

Preamble like parenthood, can't be changed: Dhankhar

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar stated that the Preamble of the Indian Constitution is fundamental and unchangeable, comparing it to parenthood. He also criticized the alteration of the Preamble during the Emergency era, amidst calls for review of certain terms.

Turbulence In Tokyo: What It Means For India

Turbulence In Tokyo: What It Means For India

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's sudden resignation after only a year in office has thrown Japan into political turmoil, raising doubts about how the country will handle economic and regional challenges, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

'Have they totally lost it?': Ashoka univ prof's arrest sparks outrage

'Have they totally lost it?': Ashoka univ prof's arrest sparks outrage

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Mahmudabad, head of the political science department at the private university, was arrested on Sunday after two FIRs were lodged on stringent charges, including endangering sovereignty and integrity, for his social media posts related to Operation Sindoor, police and his lawyer said.

Why bomb threats through VPNs, dark web evade detection

Why bomb threats through VPNs, dark web evade detection

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Delhi Police are investigating a series of bomb threats targeting schools and colleges, sent via encrypted networks. The threats have caused panic and disruption, prompting increased security measures and a police investigation into the source and motives behind the emails.

US Visa Hurdles Delay Study Dreams

US Visa Hurdles Delay Study Dreams

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

'Such unpredictability is motivating families to seek destinations with a more stable educational system.'