News for 'Amu'

T'gana, Maha, Delhi NEET-UG students share top rank

T'gana, Maha, Delhi NEET-UG students share top rank

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Telangana's Mrinal Kutteri, Delhi's Tanmay Gupta and Maharashtra's Karthika G Nair shared the top rank, scoring 720 out of 720. Eight transgender candidates have also cleared the examination.

AMU students set world record with peace envelop

AMU students set world record with peace envelop

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

The 39ft x 27ft envelop was made in a period of ten days last month by a group of 24 students belonging to the faculties of Fine Arts, Engineering, Architecture and Law, a varsity official said

Kafeel Khan listed among 81 UP history-sheeters

Kafeel Khan listed among 81 UP history-sheeters

Rediff.com31 Jan 2021

Dr Kafeel Khan and 80 others have been included in the list of history-sheeters in Gorakhpur district of Uttar Pradesh and they will be on the radar of police, officials said.

Anti-CAA protest outside Jamia continues for 8th day

Anti-CAA protest outside Jamia continues for 8th day

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

The students asked how many detention centres will the government build if all Muslims, Christians and other minorities are "outsiders" and "illegal migrants".

Raids on to arrest Sharjeel Imam; JNU proctor summons him

Raids on to arrest Sharjeel Imam; JNU proctor summons him

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Five teams of the Crime Branch have been deployed to locate Imam, a resident of Bihar, they said.

What is the road ahead for the AMU?

What is the road ahead for the AMU?

Rediff.com17 May 2011

Before it plans to show light to others, Aligarh Muslim University has to put its own house in order and be what it always was -- a centre of excellence where tradition and modernity do not collide but complement each other, says old student Arfa Khanum Sherwani.

Why Sharjeel Imam's politics worries me

Why Sharjeel Imam's politics worries me

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

'One does not understand why you should launch your attack against the Constitution, against Gandhiji, against the Left and Congress regimes at a moment when the Hindutva regime needs such attacks against them.' 'By doing so, don't you think you are playing into the hands of Hindutva forces?', Mohammad Sajjad, who teaches history at Aligarh Muslim University, asks Sharjeel Imam who was arrested on charges of sedition on Tuesday, January 28.

AMU students' union to confer life membership to Sonia

AMU students' union to confer life membership to Sonia

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

The Aligarh Muslim University Students' Union will confer its honourary life membership on Congress president Sonia Gandhi.Making the announcement on Wednesday, president of the AMUSU Shahzad Alam said they would extend a ceremonial welcome to the Congress president during her visit to the university on February 16 to deliver the convocation address at the 60th Annual Convocation of the institution.

UP's Dr Kafeel Khan arrested for anti-CAA speeches

UP's Dr Kafeel Khan arrested for anti-CAA speeches

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

Khan had made inflammatory statements on December 12 last year during the protest near Bab e Syed Gate outside the Aligarh Muslim University in front of more than 600 students. The official also alleged that the Gorakhpur doctor had made objectionable comments against Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Doctors in Aligarh buy PPE after raising funds

Doctors in Aligarh buy PPE after raising funds

Rediff.com12 Apr 2020

According to RDA president Hamza Malik, the availability of protective gear for doctors at the hospital had reached a critical point when they had threatened to boycott work if necessary gear was not made available immediately. The crisis was however defused on the intervention of the AMU Vice Chancellor Tariq Mansoor, who assured them that their concerns were being immediately addressed.

SC quashes Allahabad HC order on PG medical seats

SC quashes Allahabad HC order on PG medical seats

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

HC had struck down 50 per cent institutional preference in admission to PG medical seats.

Kafeel Khan fears UP govt may frame him again

Kafeel Khan fears UP govt may frame him again

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

'The administration was not ready for (my) release, but I have been released because of the prayers of people.'

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

'It has become fashionable to be hate mongers'

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

'The majority community needs to accept that the Indian Muslim is peace loving, not communal and treat them accordingly.'

Bihar: Hundreds march to demand land for AMU centre

Bihar: Hundreds march to demand land for AMU centre

Rediff.com12 Oct 2011

Hundreds of people staged a dharna and took out a march in Bihar's Kishanganj district on Wednesday, demanding Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's government to immediately allot 250 acres of land for the dff-campus Branch of the Aligarh Muslim University.

'They are targeting us because we respect the law of the land'

'They are targeting us because we respect the law of the land'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

'They are targeting us because we respect the law of the land, don't indulge in illegal or unlawful activities, are educated and literate enough to articulate the acts of injustice against us (the Muslim community).'

BJP leader announces Rs 10 cr for 'beheading' Deepika, Bhansali

BJP leader announces Rs 10 cr for 'beheading' Deepika, Bhansali

Rediff.com19 Nov 2017

A fringe group in Bareilly announced a reward of Rs 1 crore for anyone 'burning her alive'.

'There is fear and anxiety among Kashmiri students'

'There is fear and anxiety among Kashmiri students'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

'Families think 100 times before sending their children to mainland India.'

WhatApp groups: Ignore Covid Crisis. Spread Hate

WhatApp groups: Ignore Covid Crisis. Spread Hate

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The manner in which a large proportion of common people have mortgaged their rationality and questioning spirit to let hatred, prejudice, and bigotry take over their minds is a cause of worry, observes Mohammad Sajjad.

The real culprits behind India's Partition

The real culprits behind India's Partition

Rediff.com24 May 2018

AMU has once again been pulled into a crossfire of crass political opportunism. In these post-truth times, that the university also had political stirrings not subscribing to the Muslim League is chosen to be forgotten, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Aligarh murder accused is a serial sex offender: Police

Aligarh murder accused is a serial sex offender: Police

Rediff.com8 Jun 2019

One of the men held earlier for the crime is an alleged sex offender who targeted children in recent years.

Hathras 'small issue', girl wasn't raped: UP minister

Hathras 'small issue', girl wasn't raped: UP minister

Rediff.com2 Oct 2020

"Doctors have already made it clear that the Hathras woman was not raped," Pal, the UP minister of state for Electronics and Information Technology said in a statement which is set to further aggravate the controversy.

Hathras case: PM calls for strict action, CM set ups SIT

Hathras case: PM calls for strict action, CM set ups SIT

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

A senior government official said the chief minister has also asked for conducting the trial of the case in a fast track court.

Why Rahul was right in keeping conservative Muslims out

Why Rahul was right in keeping conservative Muslims out

Rediff.com17 Jul 2018

Rahul Gandhi has not erred by not engaging with Muslim conservatives. After all, they had misled his father in 1986 to legislate a misogynistic law after the Supreme Court verdict in the Shah Bano case, which helped the BJP rise at the cost of the Congress, says Mohammad Sajjad.

Dr Kafeel Khan's detention under NSA extended by 3 months

Dr Kafeel Khan's detention under NSA extended by 3 months

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The six months include the three months already spent in detention. The NSA allows preventive detention for up to a year.

No screening of 'Aligarh', BJP Mayor seeks official ban

No screening of 'Aligarh', BJP Mayor seeks official ban

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Aligarh mayor from BJP strongly backed an official ban on the movie Aligarh, claiming the movie is a "conspiracy" to defame the city.

It's a wrap for Ishaan-Janhvi's Dhadak!

It's a wrap for Ishaan-Janhvi's Dhadak!

Rediff.com21 Apr 2018

What is keeping the stars busy?

Aligarh Muslim University lifts ban on jeans for girls

Aligarh Muslim University lifts ban on jeans for girls

Rediff.com27 Jul 2013

The administration of the Aligarh Muslim University has withdrawn its order, issued earlier this week, that asked the students residing in one of its women's hostels to wear "proper and decent-looking dresses, i.e. salwar kameez with dupatta, both in or outside the hostel".

Honorary doctorate for A R Rahman

Honorary doctorate for A R Rahman

Rediff.com26 May 2009

The Aligarh Muslim University will confer the honour on June 7.

Rahul Gandhi to visit Aligarh Muslim University

Rahul Gandhi to visit Aligarh Muslim University

Rediff.com3 Dec 2009

All India Congress Committee general secretary Rahul Gandhi will interact with the students of Aligarh Muslim University during his two-day visit to Uttar Pradesh starting on December 7.This will be Gandhi's first visit to AMU.Nearly 800 students selected from various faculties, residential halls and schools affiliated with the AMU will also attend the event."Rahul will motivate students to pursue higher education," Abrar said.

Centre to challenge Allahabad HC order on AMU

Centre to challenge Allahabad HC order on AMU

Rediff.com13 Oct 2005

Centre to challenge Allahabad HC order on AMU

Dia's twisted sari is too stylish for red carpet

Dia's twisted sari is too stylish for red carpet

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The celebrities in attendance at Manish Malhotra's opening show at Lakme Fashion Week 2019.

Padmavati: No police action over threats

Padmavati: No police action over threats

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

We are gathering evidence, says Bareilly SP; We will definitely take action, says Haryana DGP.

'Not joining any party': Kafeel Khan ends speculation

'Not joining any party': Kafeel Khan ends speculation

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

'Because of the apprehension that I could be implicated in any other case by the Uttar Pradesh government, Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra had helped me on humanitarian grounds'

De Taali deserves its taalis

De Taali deserves its taalis

Rediff.com20 Jun 2008

De Taali has great performances from Riteish Deshmukh, Aftab Shivdasani, Ayesha Takia and Rimi Sen, and some great direction from E Niwas.

'This is andha kanoon of Yogi govt'

'This is andha kanoon of Yogi govt'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'Dr Kafeel is being framed by the Yogi government because he talks about the BRD hospital all the time.'

'We are ensuring smooth return for students'

'We are ensuring smooth return for students'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2007

"Two special bogies have been attached to each train passing through Aligarh. The staff has made arrangements to provide food for the students who are still packing their bags. Even financial aid is being provided by the university," Aziz added.

'Yoga integral part of Aligarh Muslim University culture'

'Yoga integral part of Aligarh Muslim University culture'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Aligarh Muslim University Vice-Chancellor Zameer Uddin Shah on Thursday said Yoga is deeply ingrained in the university's culture and that a number of his predecessors encouraged its practice on the campus.

PIX: Priyanka makes a splash in Toronto

PIX: Priyanka makes a splash in Toronto

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

Priyanka Chopra looked gorgeous at the premiere of her film, The Sky Is Pink, at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Brave Mind, Fearless Conscience-Keeper

Brave Mind, Fearless Conscience-Keeper

Rediff.com17 Dec 2018

Mohammad Sajjad profiles Professor Riazur Rahman Sherwani, 94, versatile mind, intrepid intellectual.