News for '-vidyarthi'

JNUSU, ABVP in blame game over JNU violence

JNUSU, ABVP in blame game over JNU violence

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

According to the sources, the clash took place during a public meeting organised by the JNU Teachers' Association.

10 Web series To Watch with Your Family

10 Web series To Watch with Your Family

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

There are all sorts of genres on OTT, ready to cater to all of one's moods.

How ABVP went from being teacher's pet to campus 'bully'

How ABVP went from being teacher's pet to campus 'bully'

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

The student front of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh has blotted its CV by allegedly instigating and engaging in violence on marquee campuses like JNU and Hyderabad Central University

Pushkar Singh Dhami sworn in as 11th Uttarakhand CM

Pushkar Singh Dhami sworn in as 11th Uttarakhand CM

Rediff.com4 Jul 2021

At 45, Dhami takes over as the youngest chief minister of Uttarakhand.

ABVP suspends DUSU president over fake degree row

ABVP suspends DUSU president over fake degree row

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

The NSUI said this was clearly a decision taken under pressure ahead of the high court hearing on November 20.

ABVP, students union clash over holding Nehru memorial event in JNU

ABVP, students union clash over holding Nehru memorial event in JNU

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

Members of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh-affiliated Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad and the Jawaharlal Nehru University Students' Union allegedly got into an argument over the organising a programme at the student union hall in Jawaharlal Nehru University campus in New Delhi, police said on Monday.

Madras varsity students continues CAA protest for 3rd day

Madras varsity students continues CAA protest for 3rd day

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The protesting students are seeking withdrawal of the CAA.

Kanhaiya Kumar, darling of the Left, to join Congress

Kanhaiya Kumar, darling of the Left, to join Congress

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

'Kanhaiya is eager to play a more active political role as a young leader of a major mainstream party.'

BJP's surprise in Bihar: Nitish may have 2 deputies

BJP's surprise in Bihar: Nitish may have 2 deputies

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The BJP, which has traditionally been considered as the party of upper castes and Vaishyas/Baniyas, seems to be consolidating its base especially among Vaishyas and EBCs.

Dr Gulati, Gutthi or Sonu... Who does Sunil Grover love more?

Dr Gulati, Gutthi or Sonu... Who does Sunil Grover love more?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

Will the actor reveal the answer?

PIX: Vidya Balan plays Holi with the Begum Jaan team

PIX: Vidya Balan plays Holi with the Begum Jaan team

Rediff.com12 Mar 2017

Begum Jaan team enjoys the festival of Holi.

TMC waiting to get Supriyo killed: BJP

TMC waiting to get Supriyo killed: BJP

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party president Dilip Ghosh on Friday alleged that the Jadavpur University campus has become a hub of anti-nationals and communists and "our cadres" would conduct a Balakot-like surgical strike to destroy it.

Deve Gowda, Kharge unanimously elected to Rajya Sabha

Deve Gowda, Kharge unanimously elected to Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com13 Jun 2020

Karnataka Legislative Assembly Secretary M K Vishalakshi, who is the returning officer for the Rajya Sabha polls, declared the 'unanimous election' of Gowda and Kharge from the Janta Dal-Secular and the Congress respectively, and BJP's Iranna Kadadi and Ashok Gasti, with no extra candidate in the fray.

Why the BJP brass chose inexperienced Dhami in Uttarakhand

Why the BJP brass chose inexperienced Dhami in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Governance strategies can take a back seat, but the last word hasn't been said on how the BJP leadership will address Dhami's lack of experience, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Kerala CM meets Aishe Ghosh in Delhi

Kerala CM meets Aishe Ghosh in Delhi

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Vijayan met Ghosh at Kerala House in New Delhi, expressed solidarity with their protest and also gifted her a book, 'Halla Bol: The Death and Life of Safdar Hashmi' by Sudhanva Deshpande. Ghosh had suffered head injuries during the January 5 attack on JNU students in the campus by a group of masked assailants.

Escaped mob by 'faking' as ABVP member: JNU student

Escaped mob by 'faking' as ABVP member: JNU student

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'The mob asked for proof. I showed them the book I was reading Hindu Nationalism: A Reader'

Anyone can go anywhere: Govt on Deepika's JNU visit

Anyone can go anywhere: Govt on Deepika's JNU visit

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

This country is a democracy. Why only artistes, even a common can go anywhere and express his opinion, Javadekar said.

ABVP ends protest at BHU after Muslim prof quits

ABVP ends protest at BHU after Muslim prof quits

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

The students at Sanskrit Vidya Dharma Vigyan Dept were protesting against appointment of Prof Feroze Khan, saying 'only a Hindu can teach us our religion.'

DGCA probes snag in Rahul's aircraft, PM speaks to Cong chief

DGCA probes snag in Rahul's aircraft, PM speaks to Cong chief

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu said appropriate action would be taken in case anything is 'found wanting'.

The faces from Gujarat in new Modi Cabinet

The faces from Gujarat in new Modi Cabinet

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Influential Patel community leader Parshottam Rupala, minister in the first Narendra Modi government Mansukh Mandaviya and three-time MP Darshana Jardosh, all from Gujarat, were among those inducted in the Union cabinet on Wednesday.

DUSU polls: ABVP bags 3 posts, NSUI 1

DUSU polls: ABVP bags 3 posts, NSUI 1

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

The voter turnout in DUSU polls on Thursday was recorded at 39.90 per cent, over four percentage points down from the last year.

BHU Sanskrit department reopens, protests ends

BHU Sanskrit department reopens, protests ends

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

A section of students have been demonstrating against Feroze Khan's appointment at the department. Although the BHU has backed him, Khan has been unable to take classes.

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

What Is Raj Thackeray's Gameplan?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

'The BJP's solo aim in Mumbai and Maharashtra is to finish off the Shiv Sena and Sharad Pawar's NCP.'

36 people treated at AIIMS after JNU violence; all discharged

36 people treated at AIIMS after JNU violence; all discharged

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

4 out of the 36 people, which included faculty and students, had minor head injuries. Others had suffered soft tissue injuries, abrasions, fracture and lacerations among others. Two more victims reported at 12 noon with soft tissue injuries, while 3 victims of the violence were also learnt to have gone to Safdarjung Hospital on Sunday night.

TN varsity deletes Arundhati Roy's book after ABVP protest

TN varsity deletes Arundhati Roy's book after ABVP protest

Rediff.com13 Nov 2020

A state-run university in Tamil Nadu has removed noted writer Arundhati Roy's Walking with the Comrades, book from the syllabus of MA English course following complaints, including from Rashtriya Sawayamsevak Sangh affiliate Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad that it glorified the ultras and was anti-national in content.

PIX: Kalki, Imran Khan watch The Virgins

PIX: Kalki, Imran Khan watch The Virgins

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

A look at the arrivals.

And Manoj Bajpayee turns 50...

And Manoj Bajpayee turns 50...

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

And the fine actor also celebrates 25 years in the movies...

CBI ends search for JNU student Najeeb Ahmed, missing for 2 yrs

CBI ends search for JNU student Najeeb Ahmed, missing for 2 yrs

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Najeeb Ahmad had gone missing from the Mahi-Mandvi hostel of the JNU in New Delhi on October 15, 2016, following a scuffle the previous night with some students allegedly affiliated to the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad.

The meteoric rise of J P Nadda

The meteoric rise of J P Nadda

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

The choice of 59-year-old Nadda has come as a bit of surprise as the party had indicated last week that it could take a call on the issue after the membership drive after about six months.

After Najeeb, another JNU student 'goes missing'

After Najeeb, another JNU student 'goes missing'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2018

Mukul Jain, enrolled in Life Sciences course, has been missing since January 8.

Box Office: Teraa Surroor gets average opening

Box Office: Teraa Surroor gets average opening

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

The hits and misses of the week.

Cops enter Madras varsity as students continue protest

Cops enter Madras varsity as students continue protest

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

While police personnel who entered the campus said they were for the 'safety of the students', the protesters alleged two of the students were picked up by police.

'I didn't tweet my hands did': Gurmehar's dig at Randeep Hooda

'I didn't tweet my hands did': Gurmehar's dig at Randeep Hooda

Rediff.com9 Mar 2017

Gurmehar Kaur's quick and fiery response has set Twitter on fire. There have been almost 1,000 retweets and over 1,500 'likes' in a few hours.

'Don't hang me over a laugh': Randeep Hooda writes on Gurmehar Kaur row

'Don't hang me over a laugh': Randeep Hooda writes on Gurmehar Kaur row

Rediff.com27 Feb 2017

Hooda took to Facebook on Monday to clarify that him standing up for Sehwag was not a justification of the violence that broke outside Ramjas College, neither was he being insensitive to the daughter of a soldier who gave his life for the country.

Students protest outside Bachchan's home; 22 detained

Students protest outside Bachchan's home; 22 detained

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Students from schools and colleges on Thursday staged a protest outside megastar Amitabh Bachchan's residence in Mumbai over his tweet supporting the Mumbai Metro project.

Party karyakartas being rewarded with RS seats, says Yedi

Party karyakartas being rewarded with RS seats, says Yedi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa on Tuesday said the central leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party had discussed with him before finalising the names of two "low profile" party workers as candidates for the June 19 Rajya Sabha polls from the state. "Only the BJP can take such decisions and give opportunity to ordinary karyakartas. From our core committee (state) we had sent some names, but ultimately our national president spoke to me and said it has been decided to give tickets to ordinary party workers, we discussed it, after which the two names have been finalised."

Meet the BJP's silent army in Bengal

Meet the BJP's silent army in Bengal

Rediff.com3 Apr 2021

'They are our go-to men, our trouble-shooters.' 'They draw their strength from remaining low-key and accessible only to our workers.'

SC asks govt to ensure salaries paid to medics on time

SC asks govt to ensure salaries paid to medics on time

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

"If the states are not complying with the directions and orders of the Central government, you are not helpless. You have to ensure that your order is implemented. "You have got the power under the Disaster Management Act. You can take steps also," the bench told Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre.

WB girl's death: Autopsy lists poisoning as cause; BJP team meets Shah

WB girl's death: Autopsy lists poisoning as cause; BJP team meets Shah

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party, however, termed the autopsy report of the 17-year-old girl, who was the sister of a BJP activist, a 'cover-up' and reiterated its demand for an impartial probe into the incident. The ruling Trinamool Congress accused the BJP of trying to 'make an issue out of a non-issue'.

Box Office: Kapoor & Sons is a hit!

Box Office: Kapoor & Sons is a hit!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The hits and misses of the week.