News for '-university-college'

Want to know how to use family to save tax? Read this

Want to know how to use family to save tax? Read this

Rediff.com15 Mar 2021

While using the family to save tax is legal and smart, ensure you use the ones where clubbing income laws isn't a concern, advises Bindisha Sarang.

Billionaire heiresses to watch

Billionaire heiresses to watch

Rediff.com29 Apr 2009

These hardworking heiresses are being groomed to run their family empires.

'We need to revise the definition of education'

'We need to revise the definition of education'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

"Nations need to recognise higher education as the engine of economic growth and prosperity," says Dr Susan Aldridge, president, University of Maryland University College, US, Aziz Haniffa reports

President's bodyguards convicted for gang rape

President's bodyguards convicted for gang rape

Rediff.com17 Aug 2009

A Delhi court on Monday convicted four members of the prestigious President's Bodyguards in the six-year-old Buddha Jayanti Park gang rape case. Harpreet Singh and Satyender Singh were found guilty of raping a 17-year-old student of a Delhi University college while two others -- Kuldeep Singh and Manish Kumar -- were convicted for helping them commit the offence. The victim, who had gone with her boyfriend Ashish to the park near Rashtrapati Bhavan on October 6, 2003.

'Straight' cure for gays & lesbians

'Straight' cure for gays & lesbians

Rediff.com26 Mar 2009

A significant minority of psychotherapists are attempting to help 'cure' gays and lesbians.

Prez, PM, political leaders condole Naipaul's demise

Prez, PM, political leaders condole Naipaul's demise

Rediff.com12 Aug 2018

The prime minister wrote on Twitter, 'Sir VS Naipaul will be remembered for his extensive works, which covered diverse subjects ranging from history, culture, colonialism, politics and more.'

Oxford is UK's best research university

Oxford is UK's best research university

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

As per the 2014 Research Excellence Framework (REF), Oxford overtakes Cambridge as Britain's best research university.

World Education Fair 2008

World Education Fair 2008

Rediff.com17 Jul 2008

World Education Fair 2008 admissions open for Sep 08/ Feb 09 intakes.

Interested in labour issues and trends?

Interested in labour issues and trends?

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

V V Giri National Labour Institute, NOIDA invites applications from young teachers and researchers for a course on Qualitative Methods in Labour Research.

Earn a British degree in India

Earn a British degree in India

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Majan College, the largest private University College in Muscat, Oman, and an associate college of the University of Bedfordshire UK, has announced admissions to its programmes. The Degrees are issued by the University of Bedfordshire and are open

Can't promote students without holding final year exams: SC

Can't promote students without holding final year exams: SC

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

A bench of Justices Ashok Bhushan, R S Reddy and M R Shah said if any State/Union Territory in exercise of their jurisdiction under the Disaster Management Act (DMA) has taken a decision that it is not possible to conduct the final year/terminal semester examination by September 30, then they can make an application to the UGC for extending the deadline.

Winehouse rushed to hospital

Winehouse rushed to hospital

Rediff.com29 Jul 2008

Troubled singer Amy Winehouse was rushed to hospital following an adverse reaction to medication on Monday. The Rehab star was taken by an ambulance from her home to University College Hospital in Bloomsbury.

Thank you daddy, says Bollywood

Thank you daddy, says Bollywood

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

Bollywood stars celebrate Father's Day with adorable pictures of their papas.

Feeling low? Pick up that broom!

Feeling low? Pick up that broom!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

Suffering from the blues? Well, here's a solution -- just spend 20 minutes a week cleaning your house with the vacuum cleaner or involve yourself in sports.

'Women cleverer than men'

'Women cleverer than men'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2008

The studies show that women tend to give significantly lower estimates than men about their own intelligence about five IQ points - while men tend to overestimate their brain power. "Whether men are brighter is another matter," Professor Furnham said, according to a report in The Daily Telegraph.

Ragging menace: SC pulls up Centre, states

Ragging menace: SC pulls up Centre, states

Rediff.com10 Dec 2007

A bench comprising Justices Arijit Pasayat and Aftab Alam directed all medical, dental, nursing colleges and polytechnics in the country to insert a clause in their prospectus that if the students found indulging in ragging after having been given an opportunity to explain their stand, shall be expelled.

Indian appointed head of Indo-Canadian biz forum

Indian appointed head of Indo-Canadian biz forum

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

An Indo-Canadian professor has been appointed as British Columbia's regional research chair on Canada-India Business and Economic Development.

'At 22, I am neither tired of life nor medicine!'

'At 22, I am neither tired of life nor medicine!'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2008

What really sets this 22-year-old apart from any other British youngster is the fact that she is the country's youngest doctor.

More kids are number blind than dyslexic

More kids are number blind than dyslexic

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

The finding is based on a study that involved 1,500 school kids by researchers at University College London. The research found that while 2.5 and 4.3 per cent of kids suffer from dyslexia, a higher number -- 3 and 6 per cent -- of kids suffer from its mathematical equivalent dyscalculia.

Quota: Medical students of five colleges on strike

Quota: Medical students of five colleges on strike

Rediff.com27 Apr 2006

Students and interns of five medical colleges in Delhi went on an indefinite strike on Thursday protesting against the proposed move to increase OBC quotas in educational institutions.

Canada's first gurdwara restored

Canada's first gurdwara restored

Rediff.com6 Apr 2007

It was the first gurdwara built on Canadian soil in 1908 but it was officially opened in 1911

An MBA: Always a wise choice?

An MBA: Always a wise choice?

Rediff.com13 Mar 2007

Words of advice from Atul Chauhan, Chancellor, Amity University.

Students, pay 50 percent less for couriers!

Students, pay 50 percent less for couriers!

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

Blue Dart Express Limited's Student Special offers a 50 percent discount on all admission-related documents sent to universities, colleges and educational institutions in India.

COVID-19: 'We will be dealing with it for 2 years at least'

COVID-19: 'We will be dealing with it for 2 years at least'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

'The most intriguing thing (about COVID-19) is the range of the illness -- from asymptomatic or less symptoms to death and quite severe manifestations.' 'The vaccine will be at least another year away from having any effect.'

Deepak Parekh on India's $ 93 billion 'real estate goldmine'

Deepak Parekh on India's $ 93 billion 'real estate goldmine'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2019

While student housing, retirement homes, and co-living spaces are going to be new realty growth drivers, Parekh also said foreign investors have also been investing in a big way in good commercial projects, while warehousing is another segment where they are showing keen interest.

Indian behind Wright Varsity R&D hub

Indian behind Wright Varsity R&D hub

Rediff.com29 Nov 2006

The Wright State University College of Engineering and Computer Science unveiled its new Krishan and Vicky Joshi Research Centre.

Want to study in the US? Read this

Want to study in the US? Read this

Rediff.com29 Mar 2007

US deputy assistant secretary of state for academic programmes Thomas Farrell gives advice on application processes, visas and financial aid.

Is your office making you sick?

Is your office making you sick?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2006

Delhi univ to use spycams to curb ragging

Delhi univ to use spycams to curb ragging

Rediff.com15 Jun 2006

Many colleges have already installed hidden cameras at strategic places in their campuses to detect the offenders.

The hospitality industry beckons you!

The hospitality industry beckons you!

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

The Institute of Advanced Management's Hotel Management College, Goa, invites application for its BA in International Hospitality Management.

Kamal Nath to talk on WTO at Oxford tomorrow

Kamal Nath to talk on WTO at Oxford tomorrow

Rediff.com2 May 2007

Commerce and Industry Minister Kamal Nath will deliver a special address on 'India and the future of the world trade talks' at the University College at Oxford on Thursday.

Stray dog menace in Hyderabad college

Stray dog menace in Hyderabad college

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

The unusual incident occurred around 10.30 am when the students came to write their degree exams at the college.

Are there certain emergency numbers I must know?

Are there certain emergency numbers I must know?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Are you headed to the US for further study? Do you know how to handle an emergency?

How do I call home?

How do I call home?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2006

Are you headed to the US to study and want to know how to call home once you get there?

Say goodbye to period cramps with these foods

Say goodbye to period cramps with these foods

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

Opt for foods low on salt, high in iron, protein and calcium.

The secret to good health forever!

The secret to good health forever!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2005

SC upholds Geelani's acquittal

SC upholds Geelani's acquittal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2005

Trio win Nobel in medicine for discovering brain GPS

Trio win Nobel in medicine for discovering brain GPS

Rediff.com6 Oct 2014

American-British scientist John O'Keefe and Norwegians May-Britt Moser and Edvard Moser won the 2014 Nobel prize in medicine for their discoveries of cells that constitute a positioning system in the brain.