News for '-girl-child-education'

SC declares menstrual health as fundamental right

SC declares menstrual health as fundamental right

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Private schools failing to provide these facilities risk de-recognition

Should You Invest In SSY?

Should You Invest In SSY?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

It is a good option for parents of girl children who want a debt product and do not mind its low liquidity.

PM Modi's donations from savings, auctions exceed Rs 103 cr

PM Modi's donations from savings, auctions exceed Rs 103 cr

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The latest among his donations was the initial corpus of Rs 2.25 lakh to the PM CARES Fund.

'I'm really proud I am the first Indian teacher to win this award'

'I'm really proud I am the first Indian teacher to win this award'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

'Looking at how teachers can change lives of students, I asked myself: 'Why don't I become a changemaker and change the lives of underprivileged students?''

Inspiring! Shikoh Zaidi's Red Revolution

Inspiring! Shikoh Zaidi's Red Revolution

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

A Class 12 student is changing the lives of the girls in her village, says Geetanjali Krishna.

Sindhu is the Vitamin India needs

Sindhu is the Vitamin India needs

Rediff.com10 Aug 2018

Thank you, Sindhu, for inspiring us with your passion.

Cycle chalao, ladki bachao

Cycle chalao, ladki bachao

Rediff.com27 Jul 2016

Two young cyclists have embarked on a cycling tour across India with an aim to support girl child education.

PM launches portal for citizens to contribute in governance

PM launches portal for citizens to contribute in governance

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday launched a website MyGov that aims to help citizens contribute in governance by giving their opinions and views on important issues like clean Ganga or skill development. The inauguration of the people-centric platform also marks the completion of 60 days of the new government.

The one thing Chef Vikas Khanna can't live without

The one thing Chef Vikas Khanna can't live without

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

The Michelin Star chef and host of MasterChef India, who penned his first work of fiction, shares stories from his life.

Dee MC: The badass rapper girl

Dee MC: The badass rapper girl

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

'I want to use my music to reach out to the youth, to inspire them to create history.' 'To share knowledge, to tell them the importance of voting, girl child education, menstrual hygiene.'

Give us our due: Sonia seeks early passage of Women's Bill

Give us our due: Sonia seeks early passage of Women's Bill

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Gandhi attacked the government over its 'maximum governance' slogan, saying this also meant expanding the base of disagreement without inviting retribution, a reference to its crackdown on several non-governmental organisations.

Those who lost polls still engaging in vote-bank politics: PM

Those who lost polls still engaging in vote-bank politics: PM

Rediff.com9 Aug 2014

In a veiled attack on Congress and Samajwadi Party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi accused them of continuing to practice vote-bank politics to divide society and asserted that disturbance of peace and harmony will not be tolerated.

Rural 'beti' as businesswoman? A tough battle

Rural 'beti' as businesswoman? A tough battle

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

If doing business in India is a problem for even the richest, most educated scion of a business house, it is unlikely to be a breeze for the average rural Indian woman.

Rs 1.21 crore and bidding: Modi's suit up for grabs

Rs 1.21 crore and bidding: Modi's suit up for grabs

Rediff.com18 Feb 2015

PM Modi's pinstriped suit monogrammed is the star attraction at an auction.

'Spirituality, in its true sense, is the need of the hour'

'Spirituality, in its true sense, is the need of the hour'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2015

'When you go to the root cause of any strife or violence, you find an agitated mind. If this agitation is not dealt with, then any other solution will be temporary and not as effective.' 'This is where meditation and the breathing techniques play a crucial role in creating a crime-free, violence-free society.'

How an Indian cadet became Miss Supranational

How an Indian cadet became Miss Supranational

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

On December 5, 22-year-old Asha Bhat, a former NCC cadet, surprised the world by becoming the first Indian to win the Miss Supranational 2014 title, defeating 70 contestants from around the world.

PM Modi's 1st interview: India, China have grown at similar paces

PM Modi's 1st interview: India, China have grown at similar paces

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

Narendra Modi speaks to CNN's Fareed Zakaria in his first interview after becoming prime minister. The excerpts