News for '-hostel'

6 more held over Bengal varsity student's death; guv meets JU officials

6 more held over Bengal varsity student's death; guv meets JU officials

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

This takes the total number of apprehended persons in this case to nine, a police officer said.

Missing Indian wushu player breaks silence

Missing Indian wushu player breaks silence

Rediff.com23 Sep 2023

Wushu athlete says she's 'alright'

Tribal students in government hostel in Maharashtra go hungry for 6 days

Tribal students in government hostel in Maharashtra go hungry for 6 days

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

After the affected students staged a dharna and submitted a memorandum in this regard, authorities said the issue has been resolved and food is being supplied from last night.

Bengaluru blast: NIA announces Rs 10 lakh bounty each on 2 accused

Bengaluru blast: NIA announces Rs 10 lakh bounty each on 2 accused

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

In a major breakthrough, the NIA had on Wednesday arrested Muzammil Shareef, the key conspirator in the blast case.

Another Kota student dies by suicide, 4th this month

Another Kota student dies by suicide, 4th this month

Rediff.com25 May 2023

In a fourth case of suspected suicide by a NEET aspirant this month, a 16-year-old student was found hanging in his hostel room in the Kunhari area of Kota, the police said on Thursday.

Labour Pains, The Silent Crisis Undermining India's Infrastructure Boom

Labour Pains, The Silent Crisis Undermining India's Infrastructure Boom

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Severe skilled, unskilled shortage threatens to pull emergency brakes on India's industrial engine.

Row over K'taka minister's gunman tying his shoes

Row over K'taka minister's gunman tying his shoes

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Terming as "unfortunate" the incident being turned into a controversy, Mahadevappa said he respects the honour and dignity of every individual and has no intention of displaying superiority by making someone help him to wear his shoes.

10 Youth Shows You Must Watch On OTT

10 Youth Shows You Must Watch On OTT

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

As the Indian version of The Archies gets ready to hit OTT, Deepa Gahlot picks 10 interesting college-and-youth-oriented shows on OTT.

e-Shram may open door to govt benefits for workers

e-Shram may open door to govt benefits for workers

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) led central government will use the unorganised workers database - e-Shram portal - to provide the benefits of various government programmes to the nearly 300 million workers over the next five years, if it is voted to power for the third consecutive term in the upcoming general elections. "We have registered unorganised workers on the e-Shram platform. "We will reach out to the e-Shram registered 'shramik bandhu' and help them avail the benefits of various government programmes that they are eligible for," the manifesto of the party read.

Girl found murdered in AP college hostel

Girl found murdered in AP college hostel

Rediff.com27 Dec 2007

The police obtained a note from the spot, suspected to have dropped by the 'murderer,' which stated that the girl was raped and murdered for refusing his request for 'love.'

IIT student's death: SIT recovers cutter used by accused to 'threaten' victim

IIT student's death: SIT recovers cutter used by accused to 'threaten' victim

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Khatri is being interrogated to know the exact reason behind his dispute with Solanki, he said.

Heading to college? Tips to survive hostel life

Heading to college? Tips to survive hostel life

Rediff.com28 Jul 2010

A hostel warden and a college student tell you how to make the most of your hostel life.

Delhi University to send notice to Rahul for 'unauthorised' visit

Delhi University to send notice to Rahul for 'unauthorised' visit

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Gandhi visited a Post-Graduate Men's Hostel of the university on Friday, interacted with some students and had lunch with them.

Jundal never stayed in MLA hostel: R R Patil

Jundal never stayed in MLA hostel: R R Patil

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

Maharashtra Home Minister R R Patil on Friday said in the legislative assembly that records did not show that terror suspect Syed Zabiuddin Ansari alias Abu Jundal, arrested last month in Delhi, had stayed in the MLA hostel rooms of state Minister Fauzia Khan in 2006.

Kota to go in for suicide-proof ceiling fans as student deaths mount

Kota to go in for "suicide-proof" ceiling fans as student deaths mount

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

Worried by a spate of suicides by hanging, the authorities in the coaching hub of Kota have taken a desperate measure -- ordering hostels to install a spring device on ceiling fans to stop students from taking their lives.

Teenage girl dies, another serious at AP school hostel

Teenage girl dies, another serious at AP school hostel

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

A 14-year-old inmate of a private hostel at Palakonda in Andhra Pradesh died of "unknown reasons" while another girl has been hospitalised in serious condition, police said.

Yet another IIT Madras student dies by suicide, cops suspect love affair

Yet another IIT Madras student dies by suicide, cops suspect love affair

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

The student was found hanging in his hostel room on the campus, a police officer said and added a case has been registered and a probe is on.

Judoka murdered at SAI hostel

Judoka murdered at SAI hostel

Rediff.com3 Apr 2006

Satinder Kumar, who represented India at the Asian championship, was found dead in his room at the SAI hostel in Hisar.

Free ration, healthcare: What BJP's manifesto promises

Free ration, healthcare: What BJP's manifesto promises

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Here are the key highlights of the BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' for the 2024 parliamentary polls.

Human mind an enigma, there can be myriad reasons for suicide: SC

Human mind an enigma, there can be myriad reasons for suicide: SC

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

The man threatened her that if she did not agree to marry him, he would destroy the families of her sisters, outrage their modesty and kill them.

Delhi college's ban on non-veg food kicks up a row, students to protest

Delhi college's ban on non-veg food kicks up a row, students to protest

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

Hansraj College's decision to discontinue serving non-vegetarian food at its canteen and hostel after it reopened following the pandemic in February last year has drawn sharp criticism from several quarters.

Drug kingpin held in Himachal over death of NIT student

Drug kingpin held in Himachal over death of NIT student

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The SP said Chopra is the kingpin of drugs in Hamirpur and added that this is the seventh case registered against him under the NDPS Act.

Naxals kidnap school boy from hostel, release him later

Naxals kidnap school boy from hostel, release him later

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

he Maoists released the boy after four hours after making him walk in the jungles.

Patna Univ tries to break caste barriers in hostel

Patna Univ tries to break caste barriers in hostel

Rediff.com3 Sep 2007

This year, authorities have decided to allocate hostel seats to students on the basis of their merit list and choice of subjects, not on their caste.

HIV affected teenager driven out of govt-run school's hostel

HIV affected teenager driven out of govt-run school's hostel

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

The girl has been allegedly denied the right to stay in the hostel of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalay residential school since past one year, though the school authorities allowed her to continue studies.

Sports Minister refuses to get drawn into Bajrang Punia controversy

Sports Minister refuses to get drawn into Bajrang Punia controversy

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Saturday refused to involve himself in the boiling controversy over wrestler Bajrang Punia returning his Padma Shri.

DU visit row: Cong shares video of proctor welcoming, interacting with Rahul

DU visit row: Cong shares video of proctor welcoming, interacting with Rahul

Rediff.com12 May 2023

In the video, Abbi is heard telling Gandhi, "If you have come, you are most welcome to the university. Please carry on."

'Depressed' Hyderabad university student hangs himself in hostel room

'Depressed' Hyderabad university student hangs himself in hostel room

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Nelli Praveen Kumar, aged about 25, a first semester student of Master of Fine Arts course of Department of Fine Arts, Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication, was found hanging from ceiling in the room at about 4.15 am

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

It's Quiz Time, Folks!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about the movies.

'Mein teri shaadi mein aunga naachne'

'Mein teri shaadi mein aunga naachne'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Guess who promised to dance at KKR star Rinku Singh's wedding?

'My Wife Is Rude To Me. HELP!'

'My Wife Is Rude To Me. HELP!'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Listening to her and showing appreciation can improve your connection, suggests rediffGURU Kanchan Rai.

Have told dad to relax, but he's still hawking cylinders: Rinku

Have told dad to relax, but he's still hawking cylinders: Rinku

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Rinku Singh speaks in a matter of fact manner, just like his evening job under arc-lights -- smoke the bowlers to all parts of the park and dip the crowd in delirium.

'I can't do JEE, I'm a loser': Girl ends life in Kota

'I can't do JEE, I'm a loser': Girl ends life in Kota

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

An 18-year-old student preparing for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) allegedly hanged herself at her home in Kota on Monday, leaving behind a suicide note saying sorry to her parents and calling herself a 'loser'.

'I am the new Gabbar Singh and Mogambo'

'I am the new Gabbar Singh and Mogambo'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2023

'Things have changed overnight after Animal.'

10 IIT-Mandi students suspended, action against 62 for ragging juniors

10 IIT-Mandi students suspended, action against 62 for ragging juniors

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

The disciplinary action taken against the students includes fines ranging between Rs 15,000 and Rs 25,000 and community service of 20 to 60 hours, according to the extent of their involvement in the incident, they said.

IIT-Madras student dies by suicide, another survives

IIT-Madras student dies by suicide, another survives

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The 22-year-old student from Maharashtra, pursuing MS in electrical engineering at the institute was found hanging in his hostel room on the campus of IIT-Madras.

'I'm not blaming fathers, but...'

'I'm not blaming fathers, but...'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'I'm talking about that predator in your house, and how one should protect one's children from him.'

Rajasthan: Bhojan mantra in youth hostels

Rajasthan: Bhojan mantra in youth hostels

Rediff.com10 Mar 2005

Although no formal order was issued, the mantra was made compulsory informally.

'We Are Building Products For The World'

'We Are Building Products For The World'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

'We want to prove to the world that they will get the best code written from a small place like Wayanad.'

Kota: From Coaching Hub To Suicide Cluster

Kota: From Coaching Hub To Suicide Cluster

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

25 student suicides in 2023 at India's coaching hub Kota have revealed the mindboggling stress children confront every day, reports Prakash Bhandari.