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The NEET-UG fiasco: A medical aspirant narrates his experience

The NEET-UG fiasco: A medical aspirant narrates his experience

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Ishan Sardesai, who took the country's first NEET-UG on May 5, 2013 narrates the chaos he went through while appearing for the common medical entrance examination.

Fake degree case: Former Delhi law minister Tomar gets bail

Fake degree case: Former Delhi law minister Tomar gets bail

Rediff.com23 Jul 2015

Additional Sessions Judge Vimal Kumar Yadav allowed the bail application of Tomar after imposing several conditions, including a bar on his travel outside the national capital without prior permission from the court and joining the investigation as and when required.

Tagore's university to Mamata's university

Tagore's university to Mamata's university

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

While the standards of Visva Bharati University fall, the chief minister of West Bengal fantasises about a Biswa Bangla University a few kilometres away. Keya Sarkar ponders the sad state of affairs.

Plan to make Coimbatore Tamil Nadu's next IT hub

Plan to make Coimbatore Tamil Nadu's next IT hub

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

Coimbatore could become the next IT hub of Tamil Nadu with the state government identifying a tract of land to set up an information technology park there.

Phone lines in Kashmir to be restored over weekend

Phone lines in Kashmir to be restored over weekend

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

Schools in the Valley will reopen next week, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Secretary B V R Subrahmanyam said.

Indu Malhotra takes oath as SC judge

Indu Malhotra takes oath as SC judge

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

Malhotra was administered the oath of office and secrecy in a ceremony held at court number 1 in the apex court.

Passion, money or stability: What decides your career?

Passion, money or stability: What decides your career?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2017

Making an informed career choice will secure your life and future.

Private universities CANNOT run off-campus study centres

Private universities CANNOT run off-campus study centres

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has issued a formal notification stating that these universities cannot establish off-campus study centres or offer distance education programmes beyond the territory of the state in which they are located.

US: Indian origin Vin Gopal named vice chair of key Democrat position

US: Indian origin Vin Gopal named vice chair of key Democrat position

Rediff.com2 Jul 2014

Vin Gopal, chairman, Monmouth County Democrats, was last week named deputy vice chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee by its chairman, John Currie.

Why Raghuram Rajan is creating a university

Why Raghuram Rajan is creating a university

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

'We have 100,000 students going abroad every year.' 'So, we have room for at least 100 universities of very high quality to service those 100,000 students.'

How long will Hong Kong defy Xi Jinping?

How long will Hong Kong defy Xi Jinping?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'The notion of a single unarmed town challenging the might of the People's Republic is a little absurd,' says Mihir Sharma.

Article 370 is Jammu-Kashmir's strength, says Mehbooba

Article 370 is Jammu-Kashmir's strength, says Mehbooba

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

At the same time, the chief minister added, "We have decided to review the policy to remove any misconceptions in this regard."

Pakistan's dangerous design in Kashmir

Pakistan's dangerous design in Kashmir

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

'Pakistan will leave no stone unturned to keep Kashmir on the edge and put the entire blame on the Government of India if there is any untoward incident,' says Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

SC refers AMU minority status matter to 7-judge bench

SC refers AMU minority status matter to 7-judge bench

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The Allahabad high court had in January 2006 struck down the provision of the 1981 amendment Act by which the university was accorded the minority status.

MCI accuses Centre of bypassing it

MCI accuses Centre of bypassing it

Rediff.com9 Sep 2003

The Medical Council of India alleged the Centre gave recognition to certain medical colleges in Andhra Pradesh without consulting it.

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

What Lessons can India Learn from Japan?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2020

'Both India and Japan can find themselves in a win-win situation if they draw some lessons from each other's strengths,' says Dr Rajaram Panda.

The law student who made Supreme Court history

The law student who made Supreme Court history

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

A petition filed by Swapnil Tripathi, a final year student studying at the National Law University, Jodhpur, prompted the Supreme Court to allow live streaming of the opaque proceedings within.

NATA Exam 2018: All you need to know

NATA Exam 2018: All you need to know

Rediff.com7 Feb 2018

Your complete guide to preparing for the National Aptitude Test in Architecture.

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

'Bharat Bandh' draws mixed response; violence in Bengal

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

10 central trade unions have called a nationwide shutdown against 'anti-worker policies' of the central government. Apart from being successful in Bengal, Kerala and NE states, the bandh has also got support from Cong leader Rahul Gandhi and Shiv Sena in Maharashtra.

'I'm doing it for the students and they hit me'

'I'm doing it for the students and they hit me'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

'I am doing all this for the students of Kerala, and when they come and hit me, it is very frustrating.' 'My regret is that something that could set off for the future has been thwarted.' 'We have not changed the syllabus for decades, we have not accepted norms in education and technology is hardly used. Today's students are studying what I studied decades ago.'

Does India need a Ministry of AI?

Does India need a Ministry of AI?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Without our realisation, basic AI is already managing our personal and work lives through emails, work processes and even entertainment

Who after Anbazhagan in DMK?

Who after Anbazhagan in DMK?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

The front-runner of course is party treasurer and long-serving party legislator, S Duraimurugan. A Vanniar by caste from the rival PMK-strong northern belt, Duraimurugan makes up for his weak political grounding through his debating skills in the assembly, and witty repartee, both inside and outside. Apart from caste and regional representation, personal loyalty to the leader would count even more -- but there is no death of loyal and competent candidates in the party for the post, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ex-Delhi law minister Tomar denied bail in fake degree case

Ex-Delhi law minister Tomar denied bail in fake degree case

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

A Delhi court on Tuesday refused to grant bail to former Delhi law minister Jitender Singh Tomar in the alleged forged degree case, saying the investigation is at a crucial stage.

AAP steps up attack against Vardhan over removal of AIIMS CVO

AAP steps up attack against Vardhan over removal of AIIMS CVO

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Stepping up its attack on the Union Health Minister over the removal of All India Institute of Medical Sciences Chief Vigilance Officer Sanjeev Chaturvedi, the Aam Aadmi Party on Friday called for the immediate sacking or resignation of Harsh Vardhan.

India, China ink 24 agreements worth $10 billion

India, China ink 24 agreements worth $10 billion

Rediff.com15 May 2015

India and China on Friday signed a record 24 agreements in key sectors

Amit Shah will stay on as BJP boss

Amit Shah will stay on as BJP boss

Rediff.com22 Nov 2015

The BJP senior leadership is putting together a case for Amit Shah's continuance as party president despite the humiliating defeat in the Bihar assembly election.

7 young men and their unusual start-up

7 young men and their unusual start-up

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

The Bombay Hemp Company offers goods fashioned out of hemp, the lesser known cousin of ganja.

Beating up an ambassador: This is how Communists are

Beating up an ambassador: This is how Communists are

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

'Why would the Communists do this? I have three possible answers: One, they are specifically opposed to the Global Education Meet that the ambassador organised. Two, they are beginning to realise their days are numbered in Kerala. Three, the standard modus operandi of leftists is anarchism because they are not constrained by any codes of ethics. Roughly, the bad, the good, and the ugly,' says Rajeev Srinivasan.

Amidst high drama, Delhi law minister sent to 4 days police custody

Amidst high drama, Delhi law minister sent to 4 days police custody

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Tomar was arrested around 11 am following investigation into a complaint by the bar council of Delhi.

Senate confirms Kenneth Juster as US ambassador to India

Senate confirms Kenneth Juster as US ambassador to India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Juster, 62, is an old India hand who played a key role in the landmark Indo-US civil nuclear deal.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 2 lakh; doubled in 15 days

India's COVID-19 tally tops 2 lakh; doubled in 15 days

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Authorities also said the recovery rate of COVID-19 patients was improving consistently in India and it was in a much better position in handling the pandemic, which has seen more than 63 lakh people testing positive for this virus since its emergence in China last December and over 3.7 lakh having lost their lives.

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

With 1,752 COVID-19 cases, India sees biggest single-day jump; toll 723

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

A total of 37 deaths were reported since Thursday evening of which 14 fatalities were reported from Maharashtra, nine from Gujarat, three from Uttar Pradesh, two each from Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh,Tamil Nadu and Telengana and one from Karnataka, ministry data stated.

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Soumya Swaminathan: Just what the doctor ordered

Rediff.com14 Oct 2017

Her appointment as World Health Organisation's deputy director offers an opportunity to push for improving the medical research environment in India.

Telangana fallout: Student dies in statehood violence in Assam

Telangana fallout: Student dies in statehood violence in Assam

Rediff.com1 Aug 2013

A college student, who was critically injured during protests demanding a separate Karbi Anglong state, succumbed to injuries in Diphu, even as curfew continues to be in force at a district headquarter town of Assam.

Bandh in Saran district over midday meal deaths

Bandh in Saran district over midday meal deaths

Rediff.com17 Jul 2013

Three police vehicles were damaged by agitators during bandh call in Saran district on Wednesday over the death of 22 children due to eating poisonous mid-day meal in a government school, police said.

China's new diktat: Keep western values out of classrooms

China's new diktat: Keep western values out of classrooms

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

The education minister has ordered varsities to ban western textbooks

Dr Suniti Solomon, part of team who detected HIV, passes away

Dr Suniti Solomon, part of team who detected HIV, passes away

Rediff.com28 Jul 2015

Groundbreaking HIV researcher Dr Suniti Solomon, the first to bring to the world the prevalence of the infection in India in 1986 and one who successfully led research into the treatment of the deadly virus, passed away at her residence in Chennai on Tuesday.

UP: 13 children killed as train hits school van at unmanned crossing

UP: 13 children killed as train hits school van at unmanned crossing

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Some eyewitnesses said the driver, who is among the injured, tried to speed across the level crossing even when onlookers tried to draw his attention to the approaching train.

Centre keeps away from row over Delhi Unversity's 4-year-course

Centre keeps away from row over Delhi Unversity's 4-year-course

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

As uncertainty mounted for students following the row over the four-year undergraduate programme of the Delhi University, the government on Monday made it clear that it will not intervene and wanted the University Grants Commission and the varsity to resolve the matter between themselves.