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Hyderabad varsity prof held for molesting foreign student

Hyderabad varsity prof held for molesting foreign student

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

A University of Hyderabad (UoH) professor was taken into custody for allegedly trying to misbehave with a foreign student, police said on Saturday.

Students' group screens BBC documentary on Modi at HCU

Students' group screens BBC documentary on Modi at HCU

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

A section of students of the University of Hyderabad (UoH) has screened the BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on its campus, prompting the University authorities to seek a report.

Drunk men attempt to kidnap students from JNU campus, 1 held

Drunk men attempt to kidnap students from JNU campus, 1 held

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The incident took place on Tuesday night and police have registered two cases based on complaints from students of the university.

Karnataka BJP leader Eshwarappa 'retires' from politics

Karnataka BJP leader Eshwarappa 'retires' from politics

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

Eshwarappa would turn 75 in June, the unofficial age bar in the BJP for leaders to contest polls and hold official positions.

Rana's Face-Off With Uncle Venkatesh

Rana's Face-Off With Uncle Venkatesh

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Rana Naidu is the desi adaptation of the American drama series Ray Donovan, and sees Ventakesh and Rana Daggubati play father and son.

MP: 6 govt law college teachers taken off duty after ABVP complaint

MP: 6 govt law college teachers taken off duty after ABVP complaint

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

A government-run law college in Indore has taken six teachers, including four Muslims, off duty temporarily after the ABVP accused them of promoting fundamentalism and 'negative thoughts' about the government and Army.

Meet Danish Ansari, lone Muslim minister in Yogi 2.0

Meet Danish Ansari, lone Muslim minister in Yogi 2.0

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Danish Azad Ansari is the only Muslim face in new Uttar Pradesh government led by Yogi Adityanath.

'Kishan no 'hit-or-miss' player, his time will come'

'Kishan no 'hit-or-miss' player, his time will come'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Ishan Kishan may have been labelled a 'hit-or-miss' player after his failure against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup, but the young wicketkeeper-batter's former coaches feel he can become a vital cog in India's white-ball cricket in the next few years.

Day after students clash, JNU seeks detailed report from security branch

Day after students clash, JNU seeks detailed report from security branch

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

The scuffle that broke out near the Narmada hostel on Thursday was a fallout of events that unfolded at a birthday party a day before.

Third gender marked as 'caste' in Bihar's caste-based survey

Third gender marked as 'caste' in Bihar's caste-based survey

Rediff.com7 Apr 2023

Many has termed the state government's move of considering 'third gender' a separate caste in the ongoing exercise as a 'criminal act'

Vishwanath temple remark: Lucknow prof assaulted

Vishwanath temple remark: Lucknow prof assaulted

Rediff.com18 May 2022

"Karthik Pandey, a student leader, came to me and started hurling abuses and casteist slurs at me and hit me," Professor Ravi Kant Chandan of the university's Hindi department said.

Varanasi university lecturer sacked over post on Navratra fast

Varanasi university lecturer sacked over post on Navratra fast

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

In his social media post in Hindi, Gautam had written, "For women, it is better to read the Constitution of India and the Hindu Code Bill instead of fasting for nine days during Navratra. Their lives will be free from fear and slavery. Jai Bheem."

Are Uddhav-Raj Planning To Reunite?

Are Uddhav-Raj Planning To Reunite?

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

According to insiders, "talks are on" between the Shiv Sena-Uddhav Balasaheb Thackeray and the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena at "an exploratory level".

JNU VC withdraws new rules imposing penalty for protests after row

JNU VC withdraws new rules imposing penalty for protests after row

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Late on Thursday, chief proctor Rajnish Kumar Mishra issued a notification saying the document on rules and discipline of JNU students is withdrawn, citing administrative reasons.

Half Pants Full Pants Review: Memorable!

Half Pants Full Pants Review: Memorable!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Half Pants Full Pants will instantly warm your heart, Divya Nair tells us.

Modi documentary vs Kashmir Files: Screening war at Hy'bad varsity

Modi documentary vs Kashmir Files: Screening war at Hy'bad varsity

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

The Union government had last week directed social media platforms such as Twitter and YouTube to block links to the documentary India: The Modi Question.

JNU begins probe into sexual harassment case, assures stringent action

JNU begins probe into sexual harassment case, assures stringent action

Rediff.com1 Jun 2022

In a statement, the ICC on Tuesday said it has taken serious cognizance of the case reported to its office.

LSE alumna Nupur Sharma was always a Hindutva firebrand

LSE alumna Nupur Sharma was always a Hindutva firebrand

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

She was catapulted to the centre stage in 2015 after she was chosen to take on Kejriwal in the Delhi assembly polls.

BJP makes Sunil Bansal in charge of West Bengal, Odisha, Telangana

BJP makes Sunil Bansal in charge of West Bengal, Odisha, Telangana

Rediff.com11 Aug 2022

The BJP appointed Sunil Bansal, one of the party's key election managers, as its national general secretary and in charge of three opposition-ruled states -- West Bengal, Odisha and Telangana -- in run-up to the Lok Sabha polls in 2024.

Student union polls in Rajasthan see ruckus on campuses

Student union polls in Rajasthan see ruckus on campuses

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Students created a ruckus on university and college campuses in several cities in Rajasthan, including Jaipur, on Monday during the filing of nominations for students' union elections scheduled to be held on August 26, the police said.

New JNU rules levy Rs 20,000 penalty on students for dharna, Rs 30,000 for violence

New JNU rules levy Rs 20,000 penalty on students for dharna, Rs 30,000 for violence

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Students can be imposed a penalty of Rs 20,000 for holding dharnas and face admission cancellation or a fine of up to Rs 30,000 for resorting to violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University, its latest rules stipulate.

Every Ruling Party Like Its Writ To Run

Every Ruling Party Like Its Writ To Run

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

Despite their opposition based on ideology, both the political Right and the political Left possess similar behaviour, observes Shyam G Menon.

The Hardest Role Abhay Deol Has Ever Played

The Hardest Role Abhay Deol Has Ever Played

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

The New Year brings with it a new slate of movie announcements. The stars update us:

Exit Jai Ram Thakur, Himachal's accidental CM

Exit Jai Ram Thakur, Himachal's accidental CM

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Well ahead of the November 12 assembly elections, the BJP projected Thakur as the next chief minister.

HC dismisses Taj Mahal plea, pulls up petitioner for 'casual' PIL

HC dismisses Taj Mahal plea, pulls up petitioner for 'casual' PIL

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The plea was filed by Rajneesh Singh, a Bharatiya Janata Party youth media in-charge, before the Lucknow Bench of Allahabad high court that sought the directions to the Archaeological Survey of India to probe the 22 closed doors in the Taj Mahal to ascertain the presence of the idols of Hindu deities.

Are You Ready To Cry?

Are You Ready To Cry?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

Yes, there's going to be a lot of tears, laughs and thrills coming your way.

Medha Patkar booked over alleged 'misuse of funds'

Medha Patkar booked over alleged 'misuse of funds'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

As per the complaint, cash worth more than Rs 1.5 crore, whose audit for withdrawal and expenditure remained unclear, has been recovered during the probe.

Gujarat: MS university student booked for objectionable artworks

Gujarat: MS university student booked for objectionable artworks

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Based on a complaint given by local ABVP activist Jayvirsinh Raulji, Vadodara's Sayajigunj police on Monday evening registered an FIR against a first-year fine arts student of the university.

Protesting ABVP members lathi-charged outside Karnataka minister's bungalow

Protesting ABVP members lathi-charged outside Karnataka minister's bungalow

Rediff.com30 Jul 2022

The members of the RSS' student wing holding their organisation's saffron flag stormed inside the compound of Jnanendra's bungalow at Jayamahal here and raised slogans like 'We want justice'.

Tendulkar helps shape Dipti's dream

Tendulkar helps shape Dipti's dream

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Sachin Tendulkar's timely help has helped Dipti Vishvasrao from Maharashtra's Ratnagiri district pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.

Hindu Sena puts up saffron flags, posters outside JNU, with a warning

Hindu Sena puts up saffron flags, posters outside JNU, with a warning

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

In a video circulated on WhatsApp, Hindu Sena chief Vishnu Gupta is purportedly heard saying in Hindi, 'Saffron is being insulted in the JNU campus on a regular basis. We want to warn those who are doing this. Mend your ways. We won't tolerate this.'

India reports over 2.5 lakh Covid cases, 627 deaths

India reports over 2.5 lakh Covid cases, 627 deaths

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 15.88 per cent, while the weekly positivity rate was 17.47 per cent.

Stone pelting, power cut: Drama at JNU over Modi documentary

Stone pelting, power cut: Drama at JNU over Modi documentary

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Students claimed that they were attacked when they were watching the documentary on their mobile-phones as the screening could not be held.

'Hindutva is the language you speak today'

'Hindutva is the language you speak today'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'Education played the most significant role in entrenchment of Hindutva ideology in coastal Karnataka.' 'Teachers of most of the schools, junior colleges, degree colleges and universities are active agents of Hindutva propaganda.'

Kaun Pravin Tambe Review

Kaun Pravin Tambe Review

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Shreyas Talpade plays the titular role with aplomb, applauds Deepti Patwardhan.

ASI releases pics of Taj Mahal's closed rooms amid row

ASI releases pics of Taj Mahal's closed rooms amid row

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Amid the controversy over the 22 locked rooms in the basement of the Taj Mahal, the Archaeological Survey of India has released some photographs of closed underground cells.

Delhi police books ABVP students over JNU clash on Ram Navami

Delhi police books ABVP students over JNU clash on Ram Navami

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

The Delhi police on Monday registered an FIR against unknown ABVP students based on the complaint received from a group of students in connection with a clash in JNU campus over non-vegetarian food, officials said.

That talent called Amit Mistry

That talent called Amit Mistry

Rediff.com4 May 2021

Amit Mistry was a wicked actor, someone who could chance a broken arm, who could take deep dives, who could ram his head into walls, all without bothering about the outcome. And, as with that closing bit, the knowledge of where he might have arrived at eludes us now, observes Sreehari Nair.

Some JNU students asked me not to supply chicken: Meat vendor

Some JNU students asked me not to supply chicken: Meat vendor

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

'I have been supplying meat to JNU for the last 25-30 years and never has it happened that I have been asked not to supply meat'

Hindu Raksha Mahasabha leader among 9 to join AAP in Himachal Pradesh

Hindu Raksha Mahasabha leader among 9 to join AAP in Himachal Pradesh

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

Nine people from Himachal Pradesh, including a key Hindu Raksha Mahasabha functionary, three former armed forces personnel and two retired officers of the state administrative service, joined the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday.