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Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya Review: Humour, Heart, Hard Realities

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya Review: Humour, Heart, Hard Realities

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya is as breezy and it is earnest, discovers Deepa Gahlot.

Just Who Is Dharna Durga?

Just Who Is Dharna Durga?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Social media sensation Dharna Durga, known for her humorous and relatable content, is making her big leap into mainstream cinema with a parallel lead role in the upcoming Netflix film Maa Behen, starring alongside Madhuri Dixit and Tripti Dimri.

How AI Reveals Universal Patterns In Cooking Across Cultures

How AI Reveals Universal Patterns In Cooking Across Cultures

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A study by researchers at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIITD) has used artificial intelligence to analyse over 118,000 recipes from 26 cuisines, revealing statistical 'laws' that govern cooking across cultures.

How AI Reveals Universal Patterns In Cooking Across Cultures

How AI Reveals Universal Patterns In Cooking Across Cultures

Rediff.com9 May 2026

A study by researchers at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIITD) has used artificial intelligence to analyse over 118,000 recipes from 26 cuisines, revealing statistical 'laws' that govern cooking across cultures.

St Stephen's College Defies Stay Order On Teacher Recruitment

St Stephen's College Defies Stay Order On Teacher Recruitment

Rediff.com23 May 2026

St Stephen's College is embroiled in a dispute with Delhi University over teacher recruitment, with a court order halting the process and a fresh examination roster including newly recruited teachers.

Which Indian Universities Rank Among World's Best?

Which Indian Universities Rank Among World's Best?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

The latest QS World University Rankings reveal that several Indian institutions, including IITs, JNU, and BITS Pilani, have secured positions among the world's top 50 in various subjects.

Couple, minor son held for killing DU prof over Bengal property

Couple, minor son held for killing DU prof over Bengal property

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Debosmita Paul, an assistant professor at Shivaji College, was found dead in her flat at Satyam Apartments in east Delhi's Vasundhara Enclave on June 3.

Delhi Police Uncover Exam Cheating Ring Using Remote Access and Outsourced Answers

Delhi Police Uncover Exam Cheating Ring Using Remote Access and Outsourced Answers

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Delhi Police have busted an examination cheating racket involving remote access to computer systems and outsourcing answers to college students, leading to arrests and detentions.

CJP Protest: The Rise Of Fearless Youth

CJP Protest: The Rise Of Fearless Youth

Rediff.com1 days ago

On camera, youngsters gave their names, where they'd come from, where they were studying or working - and then proceeded to criticize Modi. On camera, they held up posters mocking Modi, points out Jyoti Punwani.

Don't ask me to end fast: Wangchuk reveals what he wants

Don't ask me to end fast: Wangchuk reveals what he wants

Rediff.com16 Jul 2026

Activist Sonam Wangchuk has decided to continue his indefinite hunger strike despite appeals, stating that ending it without government response would send the wrong message. He is urging supporters to join the Cockroach Janta Party's Parliament march on July 20 to press for accountability regarding alleged NEET irregularities.

Delhi Govt Offers Internships In Child Welfare Institutions

Delhi Govt Offers Internships In Child Welfare Institutions

Rediff.com28 May 2026

The Delhi government's Women and Child Development Department (WCD) has introduced a new internship and research framework, offering students in social work, psychology, and related fields structured field exposure at child care institutions and welfare centres.

Modi takes metro ride to Delhi University

Modi takes metro ride to Delhi University

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Modi also shared photos of his metro journey on his Twitter profile, expressing his happiness to have young people as his fellow passengers.

Why Congress Is Suspicious About CJP

Why Congress Is Suspicious About CJP

Rediff.com2 days ago

A Congress spokesperson, quoted in media reports, summed up the party's thinking by saying, 'Whenever BJP is in trouble on the ground, a new 'apolitical' or 'alternative' party appears with the same ideology and the same backers.'

Youth Protest Is No Longer About Paper Leaks

Youth Protest Is No Longer About Paper Leaks

Rediff.com1 hour ago

When dialogue fails, protest becomes inevitable.
In a democracy, protest is often the only language left once institutions stop listening, explains Ramesh Menon.

Subhash Kashyap: A Titan Passes Into The Ages

Subhash Kashyap: A Titan Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Dr Subhash Kashyap not only enhanced Parliament's image in India and abroad, but also the position of Lok Sabha secretary-general which succeeding secretary-generals have upheld thorough neutrality, objectivity and high degree of professionalism, notes Rup Narayan Das.

CJP stir enters Day 19: Wangchuk loses 7 kg, AISA member hospitalised

CJP stir enters Day 19: Wangchuk loses 7 kg, AISA member hospitalised

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Educator and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's condition deteriorated further on Wednesday, with doctors reporting that he has lost more than seven kilograms since beginning his indefinite fast 11 days ago.

'Terrorist is a terrorist,' no justification for murderous ideology: India at UN

'Terrorist is a terrorist,' no justification for murderous ideology: India at UN

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Harish Parvathaneni, asserted that 'a terrorist is a terrorist' and called on the international community to collectively root out the 'murderous ideology' without seeking any justification for terrorism.

Eye on China, Modi seals uranium deal with Australia

Eye on China, Modi seals uranium deal with Australia

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

India and Australia have signed significant agreements covering civil nuclear energy, maritime security, and critical minerals, reinforcing their partnership's role in ensuring a peaceful Indo-Pacific. The pacts facilitate uranium supply from Australia to India and enhance cooperation in defence, cyber, and critical technologies.

22 lakh take NEET re-exam today, Pradhan urges calm

22 lakh take NEET re-exam today, Pradhan urges calm

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan urged 22 lakh students appearing for the NEET re-exam to do so "fearlessly and free of anxiety," while the National Testing Agency (NTA) reminded candidates to download fresh admit cards and adhere to entry guidelines.

How Delhi's Forests Are Quietly Combating Climate Change

How Delhi's Forests Are Quietly Combating Climate Change

Rediff.com9 May 2026

Researchers have discovered that Delhi's urban forests are significant carbon sinks, storing substantial amounts of carbon in trees and soil, with the potential to generate revenue through carbon credits. The study highlights the importance of preserving and expanding these forests to combat climate change.

Delhi govt mandates WFH, Metro rides for ministers, officials to save fuel

Delhi govt mandates WFH, Metro rides for ministers, officials to save fuel

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The Delhi government has announced a series of measures to conserve fuel, including work from home for government offices, increased use of public transport, and reduced fuel quotas for officers.

CJP protest: Wangchuk loses 6 kg as fast enters 8th day

CJP protest: Wangchuk loses 6 kg as fast enters 8th day

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation and government accountability over alleged examination irregularities, entered its 16th day on Sunday, while it was the eighth day of an indefinite hunger strike announced by climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who has lost around six kg since beginning the fast.

Jamia Millia tense as students protest RSS event on campus

Jamia Millia tense as students protest RSS event on campus

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Students at Jamia Millia Islamia University protested an event marking 100 years of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), citing concerns over the 'saffronisation' of the campus and unequal treatment by the university administration.

CJP urges Modi to 'break silence', farmers to join protest

CJP urges Modi to 'break silence', farmers to join protest

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP)'s protest at Jantar Mantar, demanding accountability for alleged examination irregularities, has entered its 15th day, garnering support from AAP MP Sanjay Singh and CPI(M) MP John Brittas. Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike, while a student leader from AISA was hospitalised after her condition turned critical.

Why Indians Thrive Overseas

Why Indians Thrive Overseas

Rediff.com13 Jul 2026

India too can rise to the top if the 1.4 billion Indians back home are given better opportunities to use their innate talent and capacity to work hard, with right incentives in a more meritocratic rules-based system, asserts Ajay Chhibber.

Maha mulls stringent MCOCA against TET paper leak accused

Maha mulls stringent MCOCA against TET paper leak accused

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

The Maharashtra government is considering invoking the stringent MCOCA law against those accused in the Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) question paper leak case. School Education Minister Dada Bhuse informed the assembly that three arrests have been made, and a Special Investigation Team is probing the matter. The government also plans to form a committee to explore online modes for conducting state-level examinations to prevent future leaks.

How El Nino and climate change are reshaping India's monsoon

How El Nino and climate change are reshaping India's monsoon

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Climate experts explain how El Nino and climate change are intricately linked, with El Nino delaying monsoon onset and climate change intensifying rainfall. This new reality is altering the Indian monsoon's behaviour, leading to short-duration, high-intensity rain spells, especially in western and northwestern regions.

Rs 10K Or Rs 1 Cr: Your NEET Rank Shapes College Costs

Rs 10K Or Rs 1 Cr: Your NEET Rank Shapes College Costs

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

If your All India Rank (AIR) is in the three digits, you could get a seat at one of the prestigious AIIMS colleges and pay tuition fees of just under Rs 10,000 for the entire course. At the other end of the spectrum, if your AIR is in the lakhs, you could end up shelling out a crore at a private or deemed institution.

HC questions DU's blanket ban on campus protests, seeks explanation

HC questions DU's blanket ban on campus protests, seeks explanation

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The Delhi High Court has questioned the blanket ban on protests and demonstrations on the Delhi University campus, seeking justification from the university and Delhi Police. The court acknowledged the need for balance but emphasized that a complete prohibition is likely untenable.

Mandaviya, Akshay Kumar To Lead Yoga Day Celebrations

Mandaviya, Akshay Kumar To Lead Yoga Day Celebrations

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will lead a mass yoga session in New Delhi for the 12th International Day of Yoga, themed "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," joined by actor Akshay Kumar. The Sports Ministry is organising nationwide events with over 15,000 participants, highlighting yoga's global impact since its UN adoption in 2014.

Wangchuk's hunger strike enters Day 6, Dipke calls for solidarity fast

Wangchuk's hunger strike enters Day 6, Dipke calls for solidarity fast

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

As activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike at Jantar Mantar entered the sixth day on Friday, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) said he appeared "far weaker and more exhausted" and urged supporters across the country to observe a one-day fast in solidarity with the protest.

How An AMU Clerk Posed As Gangster To Extort Rs 2 Crore

How An AMU Clerk Posed As Gangster To Extort Rs 2 Crore

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Police in Aligarh have arrested Hashmat Hussain, a lower division clerk at Aligarh Muslim University, for attempting to extort Rs 2 crore. Hussain allegedly posed as jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi, sending threatening letters to AMU officials, a jeweller, and a medical professional, demanding protection money via Bitcoin or QR code. His plot was uncovered after two victims reported the threats, leading police to trace the letters sent from Delhi.

CUET-UG Topper Devina Gahlot's Study Tips

CUET-UG Topper Devina Gahlot's Study Tips

Rediff.com24 Jun 2026

While sharing her study secrets and preparation strategy, Devina Gahlot explained that discipline and consistency were more important than studying for long hours.

Modi-Takaichi Summit Opens New India-Japan Chapter

Modi-Takaichi Summit Opens New India-Japan Chapter

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Notwithstanding the economic complementarities and the host of agreements for deepening economic relation on a host of areas, both sides share common viewpoints on the foreign policy domain and seek common grounds to serve as a counterweight to China, notes Dr Rajaram Panda.

India's Sports Ministry Boosts Cycling With New Campus Certification

India's Sports Ministry Boosts Cycling With New Campus Certification

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

The Sports Ministry has launched a certification system for cycle-friendly institutions and campuses, with several prominent academies and universities set to be felicitated for their sustainable mobility practices during the 'Sundays on Cycle' event.

Why China's Bangladesh Push Should Worry India

Why China's Bangladesh Push Should Worry India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Beijing clearly intends to extend the China-Myanmar Economic Corridor to Bangladesh as part of its larger Maritime Belt and Road Initiative to boost its Indian Ocean presence.

SC forms high-powered committee to review Centre's Aravalli report

SC forms high-powered committee to review Centre's Aravalli report

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court has established a high-powered committee, chaired by Kanchan Devi, Director General of the Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE), to independently review the Centre's report on the definition and delineation of the Aravalli hill range, aiming to resolve 'critical ambiguities' in its findings.

Delhi blast: NIA files 7,500-page chargesheet against 10; reveals plot

Delhi blast: NIA files 7,500-page chargesheet against 10; reveals plot

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against 10 accused in connection with the Red Fort blast, revealing a jihadi conspiracy by Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind to overthrow the Indian government and impose Sharia law.

St Stephen's College To Focus On AI Under New Principal

St Stephen's College To Focus On AI Under New Principal

Rediff.com12 May 2026

St Stephen's College is set to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) under its newly-appointed principal, Susan Elias, the first woman to hold the position in the college's 145-year history. Elias aims to equip students with AI and quantum computing skills, introducing certification courses for students and alumni.

IIT Delhi and University of Exeter collaborate on sports tech innovations for injury prevention and real-time concussion detection.

IIT Delhi and University of Exeter collaborate on sports tech innovations for injury prevention and real-time concussion detection.

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

IIT Delhi, in collaboration with the University of Exeter, is developing cutting-edge sports technology, including wearable ultrasound sensors for injury prevention and helmets that can detect concussions in real-time, potentially revolutionising athlete safety and performance.