News for 'Deemed University'

JNU vice-chancellor's doublespeak on police action EXPOSED

JNU vice-chancellor's doublespeak on police action EXPOSED

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The letter, written by the University Registrar to the deputy commissioner of police, South District, says the "VC grants to the police force permission to enter JNU campus if need be and as you may deem fit."

For govt job, J-K now wants CID verification, details of in-laws

For govt job, J-K now wants CID verification, details of in-laws

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

As per the comprehensive format devised by the government, the selected candidates, besides being asked to provide information about themselves, their family members, including in-laws, have to provide information about the mobile numbers used during the last five years, the registration number of vehicles owned or used, email and social media or web-based portal accounts, in addition to bank and post office account numbers among others.

Naseeruddin, Mira Nair, others pen letter against CAA

Naseeruddin, Mira Nair, others pen letter against CAA

Rediff.com26 Jan 2020

Over 300 eminent personalities from the creative and scholarly community of India, including actor Naseeruddin Shah, filmmaker Mira Nair, vocalist TM Krishna, author Amitav Ghosh and historian Romila Thapar have expressed solidarity with the students and others protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act and National Register of Citizens. Writers Anita Desai, Kiran Desai, actors Ratna Patak Shah, Jaaved Jafferi, Nandita Das, Lillete Dubey, sociologist Ashis Nandy, activists Sohail Hashmi and Shabnam Hashmi were also among the signatories.

Dr Devi wants to be New York's Public Advocate

Dr Devi wants to be New York's Public Advocate

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

A traumatic medical emergency drove physician Dr Devi, of General Hospital soap fame, to run for public office in New York.

Want to study abroad? Read this first

Want to study abroad? Read this first

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

In an online chat with readers overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.

If UID is voluntary, why is it used to deliver services?

If UID is voluntary, why is it used to deliver services?

Rediff.com19 Oct 2012

How can Aadhaar be deemed 'voluntary' if service delivery is being made dependent on it, asks Gopal Krishna

Top 6 engineering entrance exams

Top 6 engineering entrance exams

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Besides the Joint Entrance Exam that we all know of, here are some more that are equally competitive.

Student counselling for careers in avionics

Student counselling for careers in avionics

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

The Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology is organising Student Counselling for admission to its courses.

NEET 2018 is over. Here's what MBBS, BDS aspirants can do

NEET 2018 is over. Here's what MBBS, BDS aspirants can do

Rediff.com7 May 2018

This roadmap will benefit nearly 13 lakh students who have registered for the medical entrance exam this year.

Your looks can get you that loan now

Your looks can get you that loan now

Rediff.com16 Mar 2009

Your looks may play a significant role in getting your loans sanctioned, if US researchers are to be believed.

AIADMK opposes the NEET bill, terms it 'illegal and unconstitutional'

AIADMK opposes the NEET bill, terms it 'illegal and unconstitutional'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam on Monday opposed in Rajya Sabha the government move to put in place a single examination for medical and dental courses through National Eligibility cum Entrance Test

Pakistan arrests key facilitator behind Bacha Khan univ attack

Pakistan arrests key facilitator behind Bacha Khan univ attack

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Pakistani authorities have arrested the main facilitator of the gruesome attack on Bacha Khan University that killed 21 people, mostly students, while he was trying to slip across the border to Afghanistan, a media report said on Wednesday.

SC refuses to change order, says NEET exam to be held as scheduled

SC refuses to change order, says NEET exam to be held as scheduled

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

The order implied that all government colleges, deemed universities and private medical colleges would be covered under NEET and those examinations which have already taken place or slated to be conducted separately stand scrapped.

UK firm's COVID vaccine trial paused due to unexplained illness

UK firm's COVID vaccine trial paused due to unexplained illness

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

The nature of the adverse reaction and when the development took place were not initially clear, although the participant is expected to recover, said an individual familiar with the matter.

'We've had a challenging relationship with Pak'

'We've had a challenging relationship with Pak'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2011

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has pointed out that Washington's current difficulties with Islamabad are nothing new and a repeat of earlier disagreements.

Want to upgrade your knowledge? These digital initiatives will come handy

Want to upgrade your knowledge? These digital initiatives will come handy

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

These initiatives are expected to increase Gross Enrolment Ratio in higher education from 24.5 (2015-16) to 30 (2020).

Men find muscular women attractive. Here's why!

Men find muscular women attractive. Here's why!

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Thin is no longer considered to be attractive.

Women in sexy outfits perceived as incompetent: Study

Women in sexy outfits perceived as incompetent: Study

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Females who dressed sexily at their graduation, according to a study, were perceived as less competent.

Mattoo case: HC grants parole to convict for exam

Mattoo case: HC grants parole to convict for exam

Rediff.com14 May 2019

Justice Mukta Gupta granted a three-week parole to Santosh Kumar Singh, who is serving life term for the 1996 rape and murder of law student Priyadarshini Mattoo, to appear for LLM examination.

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

National Medical Commission Bill: Busting misconceptions

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Dr Arun Jamkar, former vice chancellor, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, makes a strong case for reforming Indian medical education and believes that the National Medical Commission Bill is historic.

Fearless! Their Gender Didn't Matter

Fearless! Their Gender Didn't Matter

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Saloni Dhumne and Atreya Raghavan speak to young India to find out who their LGBTQ heroes are.

Adverse effect of Covid-19 vaccine: What the law says

Adverse effect of Covid-19 vaccine: What the law says

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Laws governing compensation in case of adverse side effects for Covaxin and Covishield may differ in accordance with the kind of approvals given, say legal experts.

NEET 2018 results to be announced by June 5

NEET 2018 results to be announced by June 5

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) will announce the results online.

Fadnavis hardsells Mumbai as global investment destination

Fadnavis hardsells Mumbai as global investment destination

Rediff.com28 Apr 2015

Mumbai is the financial capital of India, but it has the potential to become global financial centre, says Maharashatra CM Devendra Fadnavis.

'What they want from us all is total submission, obedience'

'What they want from us all is total submission, obedience'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

'How ironic that a party that seeks to arrogate the mantle of nationalism to itself is actually behaving like the imperial oppressors.'

Docs withdraw all services as RS passes NMC Bill

Docs withdraw all services as RS passes NMC Bill

Rediff.com1 Aug 2019

"The provisions of the said bill are nothing short of draconian and promote gross incompetence and mockery of professionals currently working day and night and sacrificing their youth for this broken system," said the protesting doctors.

Centre opens 10 joint secy level posts for 'outstanding individuals'

Centre opens 10 joint secy level posts for 'outstanding individuals'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

The initiative is being called lateral recruitment to senior positions in the government.

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Why young India is paying for expensive private colleges

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

Is it just the glamour?

SC approves holding of MBBS, BDS entrance through NEET

SC approves holding of MBBS, BDS entrance through NEET

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the decks for holding of National Eligibility Entrance Test in two phases for the academic year 2016-17.

Govt and the bogey of content regulation

Govt and the bogey of content regulation

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Even if it wants to censor what you read, watch, or consume, the amount of content online is so huge that it is physically impossible for any government to do it, notes Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

Alert: Post graduate courses in brain research

Alert: Post graduate courses in brain research

Rediff.com26 Apr 2004

Alert: Post graduate courses in brain research

Study abroad tips: Stop thinking you're an average student

Study abroad tips: Stop thinking you're an average student

Rediff.com17 Apr 2015

Being a student means a lot of things, not only grades, says overseas consultant NNS Chandra, in his advice to readers.

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.

'As many people must get vaccine free of cost'

'As many people must get vaccine free of cost'

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

''None of the existing vaccines have 100% efficacy.' 'Each vaccine will work openly on a certain percentage of the population.'

MBA at Indian School of Mines

MBA at Indian School of Mines

Rediff.com7 Aug 2003

Information You Can Use.

Hamilton's raised fist revives memories of Mexico 1968

Hamilton's raised fist revives memories of Mexico 1968

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

'It is going to be a lifelong thing for me.'

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

'You don't choose Konkona, she chooses you'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

'Ajay Devgn is perfect to slip into Idris Elba's shoes.' 'Taapsee can play any role under the sun.'

Dream turns sour: A swanky airport and just one flight!

Dream turns sour: A swanky airport and just one flight!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Months after take off, Durgapur airport in West Bengal struggles to stay afloat

Who will get the COVID-19 vaccine first?

Who will get the COVID-19 vaccine first?

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

'You will not have a vaccine for everyone initially.'