News for 'Banaras'

Violence rocks BHU campus as students, police clash

Violence rocks BHU campus as students, police clash

Rediff.com24 Sep 2017

Violence erupted after some students, protesting against the alleged eve-teasing incident, wanted to meet the vice chancellor at his residence, according to police and university sources.

China's Amoi unveils mobile at Rs 6000

China's Amoi unveils mobile at Rs 6000

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

With its eyes on the lucrative mobile market in India, Chinese company Amoi has tied-up with Banaras House Group for distribution of its mobile phones in the country.

Mandira Bedi's six-yard wonder

Mandira Bedi's six-yard wonder

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Abstract: The TV presenter-turned-fashion designer attempted to give the Banarasi sari a contemporary twist.

Armed forces rope in Battlefield Nursing Assistants to fight Covid

Armed forces rope in Battlefield Nursing Assistants to fight Covid

Rediff.com14 May 2021

The armed forces have roped in Battlefield Nursing Assistants (BFNA) to help fight the second wave of COVID-19 and have suggested that a similar model can be followed by state governments and hospitals, according to senior officials.

These iPhone images will put your photos to shame!

These iPhone images will put your photos to shame!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

Mind blowing winning snaps from the annual iPhone Photo Awards have been revealed -- and it's hard to believe they were taken on a mobile. The competition only allows photos taken with an iPhone or iPad. This year's Grand Prize Winner and Photographer of the Year Award went to Dimpy Bhalotia, a street photographer from the United Kingdom, who used an iPhone X to capture her image, "Flying Boys," taken in Banaras, India. In a press release, the photo is described as follows: "Three boys take flight from a wall into the Ganges River, their expressive limbs filling the sky with both tension and exuberance." Check out the winners below.

Two cities and an election

Two cities and an election

Rediff.com22 Feb 2012

Aditi Phadnis travels through Banaras and Lucknow and marvels at the people and the culture, especially the food, in the two cities.

The Direct Ishq contest: Win COOL Prizes!

The Direct Ishq contest: Win COOL Prizes!

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Win COOL Prizes!

See: Indian fashion woos the world!

See: Indian fashion woos the world!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Six leading designers showcased their fabulous lineup at the Lakme Fashion Week 202O.

Govt announces 27% quota for OBCs, 10% for EWS in medical, dental courses

Govt announces 27% quota for OBCs, 10% for EWS in medical, dental courses

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The government on Thursday announced a 27 per cent quota for OBCs and 10 per cent reservation for the economically weaker sections in the all-India quota scheme for undergraduate and postgraduate medical and dental courses from the current academic year, 2021-22.

BHU students end stir over reinstatement of prof accused of harassment

BHU students end stir over reinstatement of prof accused of harassment

Rediff.com16 Sep 2019

The students were protesting since Saturday evening, demanding that the professor be punished.

UP CM Yogi blames 'anti-social' elements for violence at BHU

UP CM Yogi blames 'anti-social' elements for violence at BHU

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

Professor ON Singh said he was "taking moral responsibility" of the recent incidents of molestation and violence inside the premises of the university.

August's Fashionistas: Malaika, Kareena, Rakul

August's Fashionistas: Malaika, Kareena, Rakul

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

August saw quite a few Bollywood ladies step out in designer wear, whether it was for the ramp or promoting their respective films.

6 ways to drape a sari

6 ways to drape a sari

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

Fashion designers Swati and Sunaina's collection worked with the master weavers of Banaras for their latest collection 'The Lightness of being Radha'.

How India plans to improve global university rankings

How India plans to improve global university rankings

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

Government gives 60 institutes freedom to fix courses, collaborate with foreign peers.

Police Case Collapses. Journalist Acquitted After 14 Years

Police Case Collapses. Journalist Acquitted After 14 Years

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

'The wrong person had to spend a banvaas of 14 years on a wrong charge.'

University at Buffalo, BHU sign exchange programme

University at Buffalo, BHU sign exchange programme

Rediff.com4 Oct 2007

The State University of New York at Buffalo (The University at Buffalo) has established a comprehensive exchange programme with the Banaras Hindu University.

Overcoming riots, Delhi sisters excel in CBSE exams

Overcoming riots, Delhi sisters excel in CBSE exams

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Defying all odds, Gauri, a Class 10 student of Sarvodaya Kanya Vidyalaya in Yamuna Vihar, scored 97.67 per cent and topped her school, while her elder sister Anshika, a student of Hansraj Smarak Senior Secondary School, secured 85 per cent in her Class 12 CBSE Board exams.

'Never ever had I imagined that I would one day give a voice to my nation'

'Never ever had I imagined that I would one day give a voice to my nation'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

'A Colourful World is for every child, telling them that like the different coloured crayons in a box, they should also appreciate their differing identities, shine and live peacefully with other human beings in our colourful world.'

'Muslims have retreated into themselves'

'Muslims have retreated into themselves'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2022

'It's like the BJP is mocking people: Do what you want, we'll still win.'

Who will clean the Indian education system?

Who will clean the Indian education system?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Education is disconnected from social reality and does not even attempt to solve the real problems of our country,' observe Peehu Pardeshi and Sandeep Pandey.

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.'

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com10 Apr 2006

A selection of the week's finest movies stories.

Here is where you can test for coronavirus in India

Here is where you can test for coronavirus in India

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

In the wake of 73 confirmed cases of coronavirus in India so far, the Union health ministry has made functional 52 laboratories for testing samples while 57 labs have been designated for helping in sample collection for Covid-19 to enhance capacity for diagnosis and detection of the disease. "Following the increase in load of screening samples from suspected cases with symptoms and travel history to the affected countries, the department of health research/ICMR has commissioned 52 laboratories for COVID-19 testing in India," an official said.

Kejriwal tries to outdo Modi with mega roadshow

Kejriwal tries to outdo Modi with mega roadshow

Rediff.com10 May 2014

After Narendra Modi, Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal on Friday held an impressive roadshow in Varanasi and derided the Bharatiya Janata Party's prime ministerial candidate for resorting to "helicopter and corrupt politics".

'Nothing wrong with buying a condom'

'Nothing wrong with buying a condom'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'The guilt and shame that comes just from the fact that you are a woman and you want to buy a condom is ten times more.' 'You are put through ten times more shame and guilt just because you are a woman!'

Varanasi vendetta: BJP protesters take over city

Varanasi vendetta: BJP protesters take over city

Rediff.com8 May 2014

The Bharatiya Janata Party versus Election Commission row escalated on Thursday with party workers protesting outside the Benaras Hindu University in Varanasi.

Naseer: Playing God comes easy to me

Naseer: Playing God comes easy to me

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

The actor was in form at the Banaras press meet.

CWC demands withdrawal of CAA, stopping of NPR process

CWC demands withdrawal of CAA, stopping of NPR process

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Addressing the Congress Working Committee meeting, she said thousands of young men and women, especially students have realised the "grave harm" that implementation of the new citizenship law will cause.

Alert: BAMS courses at BHU

Alert: BAMS courses at BHU

Rediff.com24 Feb 2004

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Thumri Queen Girija Devi passes away

Thumri Queen Girija Devi passes away

Rediff.com25 Oct 2017

A legendary singer of the 'Benaras gharana' had received Padma Shri in 1972, Padma Bhushan in 1989 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2016.

The art of being Manu Parekh

The art of being Manu Parekh

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

Manubhai, 79 now, is exhilarated about newer possibilities and prospects. The past is done with; the future holds the key to evolving forms of exploration. Kishore Singh salutes the Master.

First salary: From Rs 200 in 1961 to general manager

First salary: From Rs 200 in 1961 to general manager

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Rediff reader Vijai Kumar Sharma, 79 from Jaipur tells us about his first salary.

Indian American Fulbright scholar to research ayurveda

Indian American Fulbright scholar to research ayurveda

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Kolkata-born Indian American physician Dr Bhaswati Bhattacharya, who practices holistic medicine in New York, has created history by being selected the first US scholar by the Fulbright Program to exclusively research medical ayurveda throughout India and teach at BanarasHinduUniversity in Varanasi as a Fulbright Scholar.

Will Purvanchal go the BJP way?

Will Purvanchal go the BJP way?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2017

In the 2012 election, the BJP's performance was the poorest in Purvanchal, winning only 12 of the region's 112 seats. Will 2017 be different? Will the party ride on Varanasi MP Narendra Modi's charisma?

Either Rahul can jump into the Ganga or I will: Uma Bharti's challenge to Cong VC

Either Rahul can jump into the Ganga or I will: Uma Bharti's challenge to Cong VC

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

The feisty sadhvi also targeted Gandhi for attacking Modi over his "son of the Ganga from Gujarat" comment, saying the Congress leader should know that his mother Sonia Gandhi "reveres the river" despite her Italian origin.

Dialogue with people soon: New J-K LG after taking oath

Dialogue with people soon: New J-K LG after taking oath

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'We don't have any agenda in that, there will be no discrimination against anyone. Constitution will be Gita in that'

Rajya Sabha passes two key education bills

Rajya Sabha passes two key education bills

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

The Rajya Sabha on Monday passed two key bills to enable students of Indian Institutes of Science Education and Research get their degrees and give eight new IITs their status through an Act of Parliament.

Jharkhand gets 15 MW from Grid, train services hit

Jharkhand gets 15 MW from Grid, train services hit

Rediff.com31 Jul 2012

The collapse of the eastern grid disrupted normal life in Jharkhand, which witnessed power failure in several parts of the state and delay in train services on Tuesday. The 509 Down Howrah-Banaras Express was stranded at Rohini station in Deogarh district, while the Ispat Express and Santragachi Express were detained on Chakradharpur-Howrah route from 1.30 pm, sources in the Chakradharpur Railway Division said.

'The diversity in Indian textiles is unmatched. It is one-of-its-kind'

'The diversity in Indian textiles is unmatched. It is one-of-its-kind'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Designer Archana Jaju's brand is focused on bringing India's fine craftmanship into everyday clothing.

Probe ordered into BHU violence

Probe ordered into BHU violence

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

Varanasi Commissioner submits a preliminary report to chief secretary, blames university administration for not handling the matter in a sensitive manner.