News for '-class-xi'

All Indian High Schools to Get Broadband Internet in 2-3 Years

All Indian High Schools to Get Broadband Internet in 2-3 Years

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced that all high schools in India will have broadband internet connection within the next 2-3 years, with a focus on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into education.

How Shubhanshu Shukla's life came full circle with space trip

How Shubhanshu Shukla's life came full circle with space trip

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's second astronaut, shares his journey from a shy child hearing stories of Rakesh Sharma to becoming part of the Axiom-4 mission to the International Space Station. He emphasizes the role of the IAF in his transformation and inspires India's youth to explore space.

'Justice Sinha never regretted decision disqualifying Indira'

'Justice Sinha never regretted decision disqualifying Indira'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

'He must have been aware of the consequences, that too against Mrs Indira Gandhi, who at that point in time was all powerful. The easiest way out would have been to dismiss the petition, but he didn't do that'

Court ruling delays Maha Class XI admissions

Court ruling delays Maha Class XI admissions

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

The Bombay High Court today adjourned the hearing on the public interest litigation petition, challenging 'best of the five' rule for class XI admissions here to June 22.

2 arrested for raping Class XI student in Delhi

2 arrested for raping Class XI student in Delhi

Rediff.com2 Jan 2013

Two men were arrested in New Delhi after a 17-year-old complained on New Year's eve that she was raped allegedly by them earlier, police said on Wednesday.

HC cancels Maharashtra exam for Class XI admission

HC cancels Maharashtra exam for Class XI admission

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

"If the CET is allowed to be held, then a large number of students would be exposed and would face a threat to life. This would have a cascading effect," a division bench of Justices R D Dhanuka and R I Chagla of Bombay High Court said in its order.

Well bowled! Stoinis troubled by 16-year-old Sameer Khan

Well bowled! Stoinis troubled by 16-year-old Sameer Khan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

On Thursday afternoon, class XI student Sameer Khan was making life difficult for the 6'4" tall Marcus Stoinis during Australia's net session ahead of the opening ODI against India.

You can have a career in medicine without giving NEET

You can have a career in medicine without giving NEET

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Mayank Chandel offers advice to students interested in a careers in science or engineering after class 10 and 12.

Vedantu gives pink slips to 385 employees in 3rd round of layoffs this year

Vedantu gives pink slips to 385 employees in 3rd round of layoffs this year

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Edtech unicorn Vedantu has laid off 385 employees, nearly 11.6 per cent of the company workforce, according to sources. This move is being seen as part of a drive in the edtech sector towards profitability via cost-savings and consolidation, as funds dry up, they said. The Bengaluru-based firm has laid off over 1,100 employees (both full-time and contractual), so far, this year.

How to Crack JEE in 30 Days

How to Crack JEE in 30 Days

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

Keep in mind that JEE Main is all about speed and accuracy, advises Nitin Arora.

Royals owner dissects their strategy at IPL 2022 Auction

Royals owner dissects their strategy at IPL 2022 Auction

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Badale said his franchise approached the auction with a certain aim and largely got what they wanted.

Parents separate Kerala lesbian couple, HC reunites them

Parents separate Kerala lesbian couple, HC reunites them

Rediff.com31 May 2022

The Kerala high court on Tuesday reunited a lesbian-couple who had been separated by their parents who did not approve of the relationship.

WB: Failed students lock teachers inside school

WB: Failed students lock teachers inside school

Rediff.com26 Apr 2012

Class XI students of a school in West Midnapore district who had failed in the annual examination, on Thursday locked up the all the 50-odd staff and secretary after their meeting failed to yield any result.

Court quashes Best of 5 rule for Maharashtra SSC

Court quashes Best of 5 rule for Maharashtra SSC

Rediff.com23 Jun 2010

Setting aside the 'best of five' system, the Bombay High Court said it discriminated against the students from other boards such as Indian Certificate of Secondary Education and Central Board of Secondary Education.

SC to hear Maharashtra's 'Best of 5' case on Jul 9

SC to hear Maharashtra's 'Best of 5' case on Jul 9

Rediff.com7 Jul 2010

The Supreme Court on Tuesday posted for a Friday hearing on the Maharashtra government's appeal challenging a Bombay High Court judgement setting aside the 'best of 5' system for Secondary School Certificate Board students with regard to Class XI admissions.

SC extends 'best 5' to ICSE students in M'rashtra

SC extends 'best 5' to ICSE students in M'rashtra

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

College admissions to class XI in Maharashtra are expected to start within the week as the Supreme Court rules to let 'best of 5' apply to SSC and ICSE students.

Class XII exams: Ask subject teachers for help

Class XII exams: Ask subject teachers for help

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

The Human Resource Development Ministry has launched an interactive session for Class XI, XII students through its 'One Stop Education Portal' Sakshat.

Meet the new heroine of Sathyan Anthikad

Meet the new heroine of Sathyan Anthikad

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Namitha Pramod talks about making her debut in Kannada films.

Schoolboy turns author, but after mysterious death

Schoolboy turns author, but after mysterious death

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

With editing by school teachers and a preface written by eminent author Amitav Ghosh, the dream of a teenager to get his poems published has come true but only few months after he died mysteriously.

The lone MP who stood by the cartoons in Parliament

The lone MP who stood by the cartoons in Parliament

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Educationalists and eminent cartoonists described the day as a sad day for the Indian democracy. It was the day when members of Lok Sabha flashed photocopies of a cartoon from Class XI textbooks, and argued that the cartoon hurt the sentiments of the Dalits and showed dalit leader B R Ambedkar in bad taste.

Teenager gangraped in Haryana, third case in a month

Teenager gangraped in Haryana, third case in a month

Rediff.com29 Sep 2012

In yet another incident of gangrape involving a teenage girl in Haryana, a Class XI student was allegedly sexually assaulted by four men in the godown of a shop in Gohana town in Sonepat district.

Ambedkar cartoon, Aircel-Maxis issues rock Lok Sabha

Ambedkar cartoon, Aircel-Maxis issues rock Lok Sabha

Rediff.com11 May 2012

A cartoon depicting B R Ambedkar purportedly published in a NCERT textbook and row over Home Minister P Chidambaram's statement in the Aircel-Maxis deal today led to disruption of the Lok Sabha.

Can CBI prove Kalmadi has dementia, ask students

Can CBI prove Kalmadi has dementia, ask students

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

Can the Central Bureau of Investigation prove that jailed Commonwealth Games Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi has dementia?

Jayalalithaa showers freebies in poll manifesto

Jayalalithaa showers freebies in poll manifesto

Rediff.com24 Mar 2011

Taking the war of freebies to a new high, the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam manifesto for the April 13 assembly elections on Thursday promised 20 kg of free rice for ration card-holders, laptops for students from classes XI, free fans, mixers and grinders to all and mineral water to BPL families. In a bid to woo women voters, Jayalalithaa promised four gm of gold for the 'thali' (mangalsutra) free of cost to the poor, besides cable TV connections at subsidised rate

He became an entrepreneur while at high school

He became an entrepreneur while at high school

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Sanjiv Gupta is a serial- entrepreneur having created successful businesses in IT services, data management, education and media space.

'Pained' 17-yr-old Karnataka writer returns state Akademi award

'Pained' 17-yr-old Karnataka writer returns state Akademi award

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Ria Vithasha, 17, known by her pen name Muddu Thirthahalli, returned her Karnataka Sahitya Akademi award.

Family seeks Rs 35 cr compensation for death of minor footballer

Family seeks Rs 35 cr compensation for death of minor footballer

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

The Class XI student of a government school in east Delhi drowned at Holdfast Marina beach in Adelaide, where she had gone with four of her friends after the match, which was part of the Pacific International School Games, 2017.

Reader responses: 'My teacher, my mentor for life'

Reader responses: 'My teacher, my mentor for life'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2010

In the week leading up to Teacher's Day on September 5, we bring you readers' stories about their favourite, most inspirational teachers.

Board exams or IIT prep? Strike a balance

Board exams or IIT prep? Strike a balance

Rediff.com29 Jan 2010

Tips on how students can strike a balance between board exams and entrance tests.

Best of 5 rule:Lost time ups pressure on students

Best of 5 rule:Lost time ups pressure on students

Rediff.com15 Jul 2010

The SC ruling on 'best of 5' in Maharashtra clears the way for this year's junior college admissions. Students and college authorities prepare to begin the new academic year.

Maharashtra govt to approach SC on 'best of 5'

Maharashtra govt to approach SC on 'best of 5'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2010

The Maharashtra government has decided to approach the Supreme Court after the Bombay high court struck down the 'best of five' system for admissions in Class XI on the ground that it was discriminatory.

National Olympiad Programme in Sciences

National Olympiad Programme in Sciences

Rediff.com10 Sep 2007

National Olympiad Programme in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Astronomy presents invitation to meritorious students.

Mumbai HC quashes percentile system

Mumbai HC quashes percentile system

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

The Bombay High Court Friday quashed the percentile system adopted by the Maharashtra government for admitting students in class XI saying it was "flawed and not based on factual data".

National Olympiad Programme

National Olympiad Programme

Rediff.com7 Sep 2007

National Olympiad Programme in Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Astronomy. If you want to apply for the same then here are the details.

Cracking CAT: Sure-fire Quant strategies

Cracking CAT: Sure-fire Quant strategies

Rediff.com14 Oct 2008

Experts at TIME address some of the common misconceptions about the Maths section in CAT.

Want an early start on your career?

Want an early start on your career?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2007

If you're interested in finance, the Central Board of Secondary Education's New Financial Markets Management Course may be just the thing for you!

Poem eulogising Bush erased from Pak textbook

Poem eulogising Bush erased from Pak textbook

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

The Education Ministry has decided to reprint the textbook for class XI students next year, removing the anonymous poem titled 'The Leader'.

Scholarships for CBSE students

Scholarships for CBSE students

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

The Central Board of Secondary Education invites applications for the CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme for Single Girl Child for school, undergraduate and professional studies.

A new subject at Maharashtra schools

A new subject at Maharashtra schools

Rediff.com17 May 2005

The Maharashra government will make environmental science compulsory in secondary, higher secondary schools and colleges in the state and would introduce the subject in Class V and VI from the coming academic year.

Your child can be a Olympian too!

Your child can be a Olympian too!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2004

Wanna be a National Olympian?