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Education fair in Delhi

Education fair in Delhi

Rediff.com18 May 2009

The Ministry of HRD, government of India, Department of Science & Technology, government of India and The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India present the Fifth Education Fair: International Exhibition and Seminar.

Channi keeps 14 portfolios, Amarinder's ministers retain theirs

Channi keeps 14 portfolios, Amarinder's ministers retain theirs

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi on Tuesday allocated portfolios to the new ministers, keeping 14 departments with himself and giving home affairs to deputy chief minister Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and health to other deputy O P Soni.

Decision on Gita in schools after discussion: Bommai

Decision on Gita in schools after discussion: Bommai

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled Gujarat on Thursday had announced that the Bhagavad Gita will be a part of the school syllabus for Classes 6 to 12 across the state from the academic year 2022-23.

Why govt plans to partner with influencers

Why govt plans to partner with influencers

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

The government is planning to collaborate with industry stakeholders, including influencer marketing companies, to prepare and promote guidelines to help them understand the rules better and improve compliance. During a discussion with influencers, content creators, and their agencies on the recently released guidelines for celebrities, influencers, and virtual influencers on social media platforms, Rohit Kumar Singh, consumer affairs secretary, suggested forming a self-regulatory organisation for influencer marketing companies and the development of a creator or influencer recognition programme in collaboration with the industry.

Delhi issues new Covid norms for schools; mask, distance mandatory

Delhi issues new Covid norms for schools; mask, distance mandatory

Rediff.com14 Apr 2022

The directorate of education also said that students and staff must wear masks and maintain social distancing to the extent possible.

Accused in Mumbai student's murder was not official guard, would harass her: Cops

Accused in Mumbai student's murder was not official guard, would harass her: Cops

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The 35-year-old security guard who was the prime suspect in the rape and murder of an 18-year-old girl student of a government hostel in south Mumbai, was not officially appointed but was a laundry man who died by suicide after the crime, the police said on Wednesday.

Maha's 2-member cabinet issued 751 GRs in 1 month

Maha's 2-member cabinet issued 751 GRs in 1 month

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The BJP had criticised the MVA government saying that it was "unethical" on its part to issue so many orders in a short span.

How Indian Students Can Stay Safe Abroad

How Indian Students Can Stay Safe Abroad

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert, stay vigilant.'

Rajasthan Cong announces Rs 20 lakh for deceased Dalit boy's family

Rajasthan Cong announces Rs 20 lakh for deceased Dalit boy's family

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Rajasthan Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasra on Tuesday announced a financial assistance of Rs 20 lakh to the family of a nine-year-old Dalit boy who died after being beaten up by his teacher in Jalore district.

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Shivakumar has got the all-important Major and Medium Irrigation and Bengaluru City Development, including the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Bangalore Development Authority, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority and the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited.

Ghost faculty, low attendance in majority of medical colleges: NMC

Ghost faculty, low attendance in majority of medical colleges: NMC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

The NMC said it found that none of them visit the emergency department regularly "because there is no one in the emergency medicine department to interact with them other than the casualty medical officer".

The maverick who changed India's legal education

The maverick who changed India's legal education

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

Whenever the history of India's National Law Schools is written, N R Madhava Menon's name will be deeply inscribed in it, says Mohammad Zeeshan Ahmad.

Rs 93,847 crore allocated for education in interim budget

Rs 93,847 crore allocated for education in interim budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2019

While Rs 37,461.01 crore has been allocated for higher education, Rs 56,386.63 crore has been earmarked for school education.

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is important to understand that the disability is not in the person.' 'The problem lies in societal attitude and the discriminatory treatment given to disabled people in our country.'

I-T raids against Azam Khan, aides enter Day 3, Rs 800 tax evasion suspected

I-T raids against Azam Khan, aides enter Day 3, Rs 800 tax evasion suspected

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Income tax sleuths who reached Khan's residence on Jail Road in Rampur in Uttar Pradesh at 7 am on Wednesday completed their search Friday evening.

Your MediClaim Needs A Check Up!

Your MediClaim Needs A Check Up!

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Health insurance coverage should be hiked periodically to keep pace with medical inflation, or increase in healthcare costs.

Ujjain shocker: 12-yr-old raped, left bleeding on street

Ujjain shocker: 12-yr-old raped, left bleeding on street

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

A girl, around 12 years of age, was found bleeding on a street in Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh, and her medical examination confirmed that she had been raped, police said on Wednesday.

Sisodia meets ailing wife after court's permission

Sisodia meets ailing wife after court's permission

Rediff.com11 Nov 2023

Former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia on Saturday reached his residence in New Delhi from Tihar Jail to meet his ailing wife after permission from a city court.

New law makes Gujarati compulsory in CBSE, ICSE, IB board schools too

New law makes Gujarati compulsory in CBSE, ICSE, IB board schools too

Rediff.com28 Feb 2023

The Gujarat assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a bill which makes teaching Gujarati language compulsory in all primary schools in the state, including those affiliated with CBSE, ICSE and IB boards.

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Over 65 Union ministers are likely to take oath, going by the visual of the meeting Modi held with his likely council of ministers.

Bihar suspends teachers' training, deploys them for caste survey

Bihar suspends teachers' training, deploys them for caste survey

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

In a letter, State Council of Educational Research and Training director Sajjan R urged competent authorities to immediately suspend all such teachers' training programmes.

5 Mistakes First-Time Entrepreneurs Must Avoid

5 Mistakes First-Time Entrepreneurs Must Avoid

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

To take the 'Idea to Enterprise' journey, you need to be open about your idea and articulate it to potential customers, existing entrepreneurs, experts in your industry and well-wishers.

Bihar to urge Centre to include 65% quota in 9th Schedule for immunity

Bihar to urge Centre to include 65% quota in 9th Schedule for immunity

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

On Wednesday, the Bihar Cabinet in a meeting chaired by the chief minister passed a resolution on asking the Centre to include the provision in the 9th Schedule of the Constitution, Siddharth said.

MP CM allocates portfolios, Scindia loyalists get key ministries

MP CM allocates portfolios, Scindia loyalists get key ministries

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The 28 new ministers who joined the Chouhan cabinet on July 2 include 20 of cabinet rank and eight ministers of state.

'Maratha agitation was government-sponsored'

'Maratha agitation was government-sponsored'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'After Manoj Jarange Patil began his long march towards Mumbai on January 20, he kept increasing his demands and the government meekly surrendered to him.'

California Education board compensates Hindus

California Education board compensates Hindus

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

The California Department of Education and the State Board of Education have agreed to pay US $ 175,000 to the California Parents for the Equalisation of Educational Materials (CAPEEM) the organisation formed by Hindu American parents to fight the case against the California State.

Govt teachers among 1K staff sent notice in MP over 2-child norm violation

Govt teachers among 1K staff sent notice in MP over 2-child norm violation

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The education department official said that the administration did not inform the employees about this rule.

Missed Promotion? 10 Tips To Succeed

Missed Promotion? 10 Tips To Succeed

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Setbacks and success are both a part of your professional journey. After all, the greatest success stories often begin with a healthy dose of overcoming adversity. Use this experience to fuel your ambition and keep your eyes firmly set on achieving your career goals, asserts Sonica Aron, founder of the HR consultancy firm, Marching Sheep.

Marathas will chart next course of action on Dec 23 if ..., warns Jarange

Marathas will chart next course of action on Dec 23 if ..., warns Jarange

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

The activist claimed that state minister Uday Samant phoned him in the morning to assure that the chief minister and the deputy CMs were committed to granting reservation.

Centre will impose President's Rule in Delhi in coming days: Atishi

Centre will impose President's Rule in Delhi in coming days: Atishi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Atishi claimed that in recent times, many events have happened that indicate the possibility of the imposition of the President's Rule in the national capital.

HC allows son of single woman to keep mother's name alone in documents

HC allows son of single woman to keep mother's name alone in documents

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The name of the father of the petitioner, who is the son of an unwed mother, was different in three of his documents.

'Few OBCs fielded': Cong media cell vice president quits

'Few OBCs fielded': Cong media cell vice president quits

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Hours after the Congress party released its first list of 144 candidates for the upcoming Madhya Pradesh Assembly elections, Vice President of Congress Media Department Ajay Singh Yadav resigned from his post as fewer candidates from backward classes have been fielded by the party.

Educational institutes under I-T scanner

Educational institutes under I-T scanner

Rediff.com20 May 2008

According to I-T department sources, the need for increased scrutiny comes following the department's own report for last fiscal which mentions that 'educational institutions' among other 'various sectors' have indulged in huge 'tax evasions'. The I-T department exempts educational trusts and institutions enjoying 'tax benefits' from the Act.

28 students of Delhi school fall sick; MCD points to gas leak from rly tracks

28 students of Delhi school fall sick; MCD points to gas leak from rly tracks

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi, in a statement, said, "The gas leak occurred at the nearby railway tracks."

Terror wary Pakistan shuts 230 educational institutions

Terror wary Pakistan shuts 230 educational institutions

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

Amidst Taliban threats, over 230 educational institutions, most of them government-run, in Pakistan's Punjab province have been shut, with authorities asking them to step up security by Sunday or face action.

Modi's 'redistribution' charge against Cong gets Pitroda's booster

Modi's 'redistribution' charge against Cong gets Pitroda's booster

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

In his poll rallies, Modi framed Pitroda's comments in his wider onslaught against the Congress, asserting that they have exposed its hidden agenda and that the party has become so removed from the country's social and family values that it wants to legally rob people of their assets and lifelong savings they want to bequeath to their children.

Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee appears before CBI for 2nd time

Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee appears before CBI for 2nd time

Rediff.com25 May 2022

The members of the advisory panel, which was constituted by the West Bengal School Education Department in November, 2019 for monitoring pending recruitments of teaching and non-teaching staff in the schools, were questioned by CBI sleuths earlier.

Vote Modi back to prevent infiltration: Shah in Bihar

Vote Modi back to prevent infiltration: Shah in Bihar

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Saturday warned that Bihar's areas close to the borders (seemant) will become 'infested with infiltrators' if Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not voted back to power.

1300 roads blocked, 40 bridges damaged in HP rains

1300 roads blocked, 40 bridges damaged in HP rains

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Around 300 people, mostly tourists, are stuck in camps at Chandertal, located at an altitude of 14,100 feet, following rain and snowfall in the region.

Will go solo in Haryana elections, to join INDIA for LS polls: Kejriwal

Will go solo in Haryana elections, to join INDIA for LS polls: Kejriwal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The AAP will contest all the 90 assembly seats in Haryana on its own, but the Lok Sabha polls will be fought as part of the INDIA bloc, Kejriwal said.