News for 'Banaras'

Movies: Best of the week

Movies: Best of the week

Rediff.com20 Mar 2006

A selection of the week's finest movies stories.

Coke, Pepsi banned in north Indian university

Coke, Pepsi banned in north Indian university

Rediff.com6 Aug 2007

Its goodbye to Coke and Pepsi at the Banaras Hindu University campus in Varanasi. The university has banned these drinks on its campus from August 1, 2007.

Is medical science your forte?

Is medical science your forte?

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

The Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, invites application for admission to its MD/ MS programmes

Websites of DU, IITs, AMU hacked, pro-Pak message displayed

Websites of DU, IITs, AMU hacked, pro-Pak message displayed

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The hacker group, which identified itself as 'Pakistan Haxors Crew (PHC)', said, 'nothing deleted or stolen. Just here to deliver my message to Indians'.

Anonymous letter threatens attacks

Anonymous letter threatens attacks

Rediff.com2 Mar 2007

The writer claims to be a member of the Lashkar-e-Tayiba.

'Turn BHU-ITI into full-fledged IIT'

'Turn BHU-ITI into full-fledged IIT'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

A three-member expert committee has recommended to the Union human resource development ministry, upgrading Banaras Hindu University's Information Technology Institute into a full-fledged Indian Institute of Technology.

Remembering three of India's oldest friends

Remembering three of India's oldest friends

Rediff.com30 May 2007

Galbraith, Rosenthal and Moynihan saw India holistically for all its capabilities and its challenges.

'India to become 3rd largest economy by 2035'

'India to become 3rd largest economy by 2035'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2007

"By 2025, world will be a bi-polar society wherein China will be the most influential country and by 2035, India would become the third largest economy, making the world tri-polar," he said.

First Look: Shah Rukh's Khaike Paan

First Look: Shah Rukh's Khaike Paan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2006

The first still from the iconic song remade for Farhan Akhtar's Don.

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

When my mother danced for Chou Enlai and the Dalai Lama

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

No one on that glittery occasion could possibly have imagined that the Chinese were conspiring to invade India, nor could anyone have predicted that the seemingly benign Dalai Lama was plotting to flee Tibet and seek asylum in India. A fascinating excerpt from Sukanya Rahman's must-read Dancing In The Family: The Extraordinary Story Of The First Family Of Indian Classical Dance.

PhD programmes at BHU

PhD programmes at BHU

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

The Banaras Hindu University invites application for its PhD programmes.

Ustad, the king of wrestling and soccer

Ustad, the king of wrestling and soccer

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Bismillah Khan was the chief patron of the Banaras Sporting Club for the last 10 years.

New IITs: A long journey ahead

New IITs: A long journey ahead

Rediff.com25 May 2005

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Prez confers Bharat Ratna on Pranab, others

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Hazarika and Deshmukh were given the Bharat Ratna posthumously.

India in His Camera!

India in His Camera!

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

'I reached Bhopal the day after the gas tragedy; the smell was still in the air. It was a professional hazard but I was not scared.'

Good Governance Day: Modi to visit Varanasi

Good Governance Day: Modi to visit Varanasi

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

To mark the Good Governance Day celebrations on Thursday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi where he will attend a number of programmes on the occasion of the birthday of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

12 killed in Shramjeevi Express blast: Lalu

12 killed in Shramjeevi Express blast: Lalu

Rediff.com29 Jul 2005

12 killed in train blast: Lalu

Students protest turns violent on BHU campus, several injured

Students protest turns violent on BHU campus, several injured

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

At least six were injured as a protest by Banaras Hindu University students turned violent with the protesters setting two vehicles on fire and damaging properties on the campus, forcing police to resort to lathicharge.

Finally, Reshammiya seems tired

Finally, Reshammiya seems tired

Rediff.com20 Jul 2006

Alert: BHU, Medical admissions

Alert: BHU, Medical admissions

Rediff.com30 Jan 2004

Information you can use.

A Suitable Boy review

A Suitable Boy review

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

As splendid it is to behold, A Suitable Boy cannot match in soul and falls short of being memorable, feels Sukanya Verma.

UG, PG programmes at BHU

UG, PG programmes at BHU

Rediff.com13 Mar 2006

The Banaras Hindu University will conduct entrance tests for admission to its various under-graduate and post-graduate programmes between May 19 and June 4.

Can Salman's charm save Saaawan?

Can Salman's charm save Saaawan?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2006

Terms and Conditions

Terms and Conditions

Rediff.com5 Apr 2006

Terms and Conditions of the Banaras SMS contest.

Jamia clashes spark protests across campuses

Jamia clashes spark protests across campuses

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Jamia turned into a battlefield on Sunday as police entered the campus and also used force, following protest against the Act.

And the best Indian university is...

And the best Indian university is...

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore has been ranked at the top in the annual national rankings released by the HRD ministry.

When Amitabh Bachchan's singing debut almost didn't happen

When Amitabh Bachchan's singing debut almost didn't happen

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

The Big B remembered the film on his blog.

World university rankings: Why China is ahead of India

World university rankings: Why China is ahead of India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

India improved its representation in the Times Higher Education rankings with 25 universities in the top 200. But it is far behind China which has four in the top five.

He wants to make Shah Rukh Khan a dwarf

He wants to make Shah Rukh Khan a dwarf

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

'With Tanu Weds Manu, I discovered myself.'

BJP woos NDA allies to keep numbers intact

BJP woos NDA allies to keep numbers intact

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

The BJP's rediscovery of its allies, including the PM touching the feet of Parakash Singh Badal, would be interpreted as the party's efforts to keep its flock together if it falls short of the majority mark on May 23.

Manoj Sinha's ambitious plans for J&K

Manoj Sinha's ambitious plans for J&K

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

For far too long, people in J&K have felt the government doesn't exist for them.' 'My first priority is to make them feel that not only does it exist, it is there to work for them.

'It is very difficult when you don't have work'

'It is very difficult when you don't have work'

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

"You have an MBA from IIM-Ahmedabad. You worked in a bank in New York. What made you give up all that and pursue acting?" 'A little bit of courage and a lot of stupidity.'

5 to 6 Union ministers may accompany PM to Varanasi

5 to 6 Union ministers may accompany PM to Varanasi

Rediff.com5 Nov 2014

Around 5 to 6 Union Ministers may accompany Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his 2-day visit to his parliamentary constituency Varanasi from November 7.

Modi's return gift to Varanasi: Projects worth over Rs 550 cr

Modi's return gift to Varanasi: Projects worth over Rs 550 cr

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Wrapping up his two-day visit to Varanasi, Modi said work done in the city is clearly visible.

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.

EC probes Congress claims on Modi broke model code in Varanasi

EC probes Congress claims on Modi broke model code in Varanasi

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

The Congress on Saturday urged the Election Commission to book Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other BJP leaders for alleged violation of the model code by holding a road show in Varanasi without prior permission.

Need to rewrite history from India's point of view: Shah

Need to rewrite history from India's point of view: Shah

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Shah credited Savarkar for calling the 1857 rebellion as India's first independence struggle.

CAA stir: Security increased in UP; Internet suspended

CAA stir: Security increased in UP; Internet suspended

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

Paramilitary force personnel and state police force will be deployed and drone cameras will be used to ensure security on Friday.

Will resign, if asked to go on leave, says BHU VC

Will resign, if asked to go on leave, says BHU VC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The VC said that he has contributed a lot to improve the functioning of the university.

Ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to receive Bharat Ratna at home today

Ex-PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee to receive Bharat Ratna at home today

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

Former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee and one of the most-respected politicians across parties will be conferred the Bharat Ratna, the country's highest civilian award, today.