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Haryana Rights Body Concerned Over Nuh School Conditions

Haryana Rights Body Concerned Over Nuh School Conditions

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Haryana Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognisance of the alarming conditions in government primary schools in Nuh district, citing violations of children's rights to education, health, and dignified living.

Ballygunge Siksha Sadan Clinches Gold At Rowing Championship

Ballygunge Siksha Sadan Clinches Gold At Rowing Championship

Rediff.com29 May 2026

Ballygunge Siksha Sadan's junior girls' team won gold at the All India Invitation Inter School Rowing Championship in Kolkata, while other schools also secured victories in various categories.

Prince Harry, Meghan to move back to UK with kids: Reports

Prince Harry, Meghan to move back to UK with kids: Reports

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly moving back to the UK with their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, later this month, but will continue as non-working members of the royal family. The move comes six years after they relocated to the US.

Why Smart People Still Fail At Retirement Planning

Why Smart People Still Fail At Retirement Planning

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

Retirement planning is not a test of how smart you are; it is a test of how well you control your behaviour.

MP school students served R-Day meal on torn book pages

MP school students served R-Day meal on torn book pages

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

The incident occurred at the Government High School in Bhatigwan in Madhya Pradesh's Maihar district.

Phiball: IIT Madras Reinvents Basketball With A Three-Team Circular Court

Phiball: IIT Madras Reinvents Basketball With A Three-Team Circular Court

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

IIT Madras has launched "Phiball," a new three-team basketball game designed to be faster, more accessible, and tactically demanding. Inspired by Omegaball, Phiball is played on a circular court, forcing players to adapt to new strategies and constant defense, making it an intense experience with low setup costs.

Phiball: IIT Madras Reinvents Basketball With A Three-Team Circular Court

Phiball: IIT Madras Reinvents Basketball With A Three-Team Circular Court

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

IIT Madras has launched "Phiball," a new three-team basketball game designed to be faster, more accessible, and tactically demanding. Inspired by Omegaball, Phiball is played on a circular court, forcing players to adapt to new strategies and constant defense, making it an intense experience with low setup costs.

Indian team will benefit from international friendly against Brazil: Cafu

Indian team will benefit from international friendly against Brazil: Cafu

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

Former Brazil captain Cafu discussed India's upcoming friendly against Brazil, highlighting the learning opportunity despite ranking differences. He also suggested India popularise football among children for growth, commented on Brazil's World Cup drought, and reflected on the evolving role of fullbacks in modern football.

Why age fraud is India's next big sports scandal

Why age fraud is India's next big sports scandal

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

India's sporting landscape is grappling with a pervasive age fraud issue, as evidenced by hundreds of disqualifications in recent championships. Experts highlight the systemic nature of the problem, driven by a chaotic birth registration system and the allure of early career advantages. While the BCCI has implemented bone density tests, limitations persist, prompting calls for stricter measures, including criminal deterrence and a comprehensive national database, to safeguard the integrity of youth sports.

HC judgment on hijab attack on Islam: Owaisi

HC judgment on hijab attack on Islam: Owaisi

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi has urged people to support and strengthen the party for the 2027 Uttar Pradesh assembly elections, while also criticising the BJP government on issues like the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and the Vande Mataram row.

Ahead Of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Every Spider-Man Film Ranked

Ahead Of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Every Spider-Man Film Ranked

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Ahead of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, we rank every live-action Spider-Man movie from the critically acclaimed Spider-Man 2 to the less successful The Amazing Spider-Man 2.

Sweeping changes in education system: Students' demands from new minister

Sweeping changes in education system: Students' demands from new minister

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

Following the change in the Education ministry, students involved in the CJP protests express hope for significant reforms. Their key demands include greater transparency in the exam system, affordable and quality education, and improved government schools, highlighting the widespread desire for a more equitable and effective education system in India.

Haryana Human Rights Body Concerned Over Nuh School Conditions

Haryana Human Rights Body Concerned Over Nuh School Conditions

Rediff.com8 May 2026

The Haryana Human Rights Commission has initiated suo motu proceedings after reports of alarming conditions in government primary schools in the Nuh district. The commission has sought detailed reports from authorities, citing violations of children's rights to education, health, and dignity.

Jasmine Bhasin Maybe The OG But...

Jasmine Bhasin Maybe The OG But...

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

Jasmine Bhasin may be returning to Khatron Ke Khiladi 15 as one of the OG contestants, but there's absolutely nothing old-school about her wardrobe.

Surge in H1N1 cases: IMA warns against...

Surge in H1N1 cases: IMA warns against...

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has issued a public health advisory on the seasonal surge in Influenza A (H1N1), or swine flu, urging people not to self-medicate with antibiotics and antivirals and advising immediate medical attention for severe symptoms.

School Teacher Loses Lakhs In Rare Bank Note Scam

School Teacher Loses Lakhs In Rare Bank Note Scam

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A school teacher in Ajmer was defrauded of Rs 3.66 lakh by cyber criminals who lured her with a fake online offer to buy a rare Rs 5 note for Rs 48 lakh.

AI Effect: 'Nearly 3 Million Jobs Are At Risk In India'

AI Effect: 'Nearly 3 Million Jobs Are At Risk In India'

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

In the next 36 months nearly 25 to 40 per cent of jobs will be under threat from AI and job losses are inevitable.

Bangladesh's China-US Tilt Should Worry India

Bangladesh's China-US Tilt Should Worry India

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Bangladesh-China and Bangladesh-US relations have evolved from reluctant engagement to increasingly consequential strategic partnerships.

CJP warns of nationwide stir, accuses Centre of backtracking on FIR promise

CJP warns of nationwide stir, accuses Centre of backtracking on FIR promise

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday accused the Centre of resisting the Supreme Court's bid to facilitate quashing of FIRs against students and protesters and demanded that the outfit's members be included in the high-powered committee announced by the court to examine allegations of police excesses and violence against cops.

Suneil Anand Wanted To Remake Guide

Suneil Anand Wanted To Remake Guide

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

'Guide is my dad's most beloved film. It's also the film closest to his fans' heart.' 'The film's theme is timeless, so we felt it was the right thing to do.'

Rishikesh mother saves son, is electrocuted with infant

Rishikesh mother saves son, is electrocuted with infant

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

A tragic incident in Rishikesh saw a mother and her two-year-old daughter electrocuted in a waterlogged area due to a snapped power line. The mother, Suman Jethudi, managed to save her 12-year-old son before her death. Following public outcry and a complaint, a Junior Engineer of Uttarakhand Power Corporation Limited (UPCL) has been suspended, and a high-level inquiry committee has been formed. UPCL has also launched a statewide safety inspection drive.

Mundhe urges people not to buy loose edible oil

Mundhe urges people not to buy loose edible oil

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has urged consumers to avoid buying loose or unsealed edible oil due to safety concerns, announcing a compliance order for the entire edible oil sector after detecting widespread violations, including adulteration and improper packaging.

Judges are not gods, won't get every judgment right: Outgoing SC judge

Judges are not gods, won't get every judgment right: Outgoing SC judge

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Retiring Supreme Court Justice Sanjay Karol stated in his farewell address that judges are not gods and will not get every judgement right, emphasising the need for humility and the ability to see the real person behind every litigant.

India's young long jump star sets bold Asian Games goal

India's young long jump star sets bold Asian Games goal

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Long jumper Shahnavaz Khan and high jumper Basant Kumar Meghwal, both recent World Athletics U20 Championships medalists, are now setting their sights on podium finishes at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, aiming to improve their personal bests.

Bankipur win gives Prashant Kishor's party a foothold in Bihar

Bankipur win gives Prashant Kishor's party a foothold in Bihar

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Political strategist-turned-politician Prashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj Party has secured its first seat in the Bihar Assembly, with Kishor winning the Bankipur bypoll in his electoral debut, stunning the BJP in its long-held bastion.

'China's Biggest Threat Is Not America, But The Dalai Lama'

'China's Biggest Threat Is Not America, But The Dalai Lama'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

'I know China will implode. It is scientifically impossible for China to control a nation through the barrel of a gun.'

Everyday Glam: Akanksha Mantri, The Doctor & The Diva

Everyday Glam: Akanksha Mantri, The Doctor & The Diva

Rediff.com21 Aug 2026

Who says everyday dressing has to be predictable? Dr Akanksha Mantri proves that style can be elegant, experimental and full of personality no matter the occasion.

Seven Women Arrested In UP School Embezzlement Case

Seven Women Arrested In UP School Embezzlement Case

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Seven women, including two wives of an accused peon, have been arrested in connection with an alleged embezzlement of Rs 5.5 crore from the District Inspector of Schools office in Pilibhit, officials said on Saturday.

84 Indians rescued in Nepal floods, search ops continue: MEA

84 Indians rescued in Nepal floods, search ops continue: MEA

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

The devastating flash floods wreaked havoc across Nepal, with the ministry of external affairs on Thursday stating that 84 Indian nationals have been rescued while 290 remain uncontactable as the Himalayan nation stepped up search, rescue and relief operations following the disaster that has claimed more than 390 lives.

Akshay, Suriya, Michael Arrive On OTT...

Akshay, Suriya, Michael Arrive On OTT...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

Catch Akshay chase off bhoots, Suriya's blockbuster, the King of Pop and more on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma lists your hot picks.

10 killed, dozen injured in school shooting in Canada

10 killed, dozen injured in school shooting in Canada

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

A tragic school shooting in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, has left ten dead, including the suspected gunman, prompting an ongoing investigation by Canadian authorities.

TN student's murder linked to exposing campus drug trafficking

TN student's murder linked to exposing campus drug trafficking

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

A 19-year-old mechatronics engineering student was brutally murdered in Coimbatore, leading to a political controversy in Tamil Nadu. While his family alleges he was targeted for exposing drug abuse on campus, police and college management claim the attack stemmed from personal enmity and a retaliatory clash. Eight arrests have been made, and the issue was raised in the Legislative Assembly, with the Opposition demanding an inquiry into the conflicting narratives.

India's next Olympic stars? PM Modi targets 5-15 age group

India's next Olympic stars? PM Modi targets 5-15 age group

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India's commitment to hosting the 2036 Olympic Games and unveiled a comprehensive nationwide talent hunt programme aimed at identifying and nurturing sporting talent among children aged five to 15 years.

RBI MPC members hint at rate hikes as inflation risks persist

RBI MPC members hint at rate hikes as inflation risks persist

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

Members of the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) have indicated that interest rate hikes may be necessary sooner rather than later, as headline inflation is projected to rise from its current benign levels in the coming months, according to the minutes of the August review.

Tree fall is natural, says Maha minister on death of student; backtracks after row

Tree fall is natural, says Maha minister on death of student; backtracks after row

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Maharashtra's Shiv Sena minister Sanjay Shirsat sparked a political storm with his controversial comments regarding a fatal tree fall incident in Mumbai, which killed an 11-year-old boy and injured four others, initially suggesting such incidents are 'not in human hands' before clarifying his stance.

After Ashwin and Jadeja, Manav Suthar looks ready to lead India's new spin generation

After Ashwin and Jadeja, Manav Suthar looks ready to lead India's new spin generation

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

Manav Suthar's 10-wicket haul against Sri Lanka showcased his skill, meticulous preparation and growing maturity, marking him as India's potential next spin leader.

Why Allahabad High Court Granted Child Custody To Mother

Why Allahabad High Court Granted Child Custody To Mother

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has prioritised the welfare of a child, granting custody to his mother, citing the father's health and financial dependency.

Gujarat Floods: Insurers anticipate Rs 5,000 crore in claims, primarily for property damage

Gujarat Floods: Insurers anticipate Rs 5,000 crore in claims, primarily for property damage

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Insurers are bracing for claims worth nearly 5,000 crore from the recent floods in Gujarat, predominantly for property losses, though they do not foresee an increase in premiums within the competitive property insurance market.

Manipur Students Get Holiday To Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

Manipur Students Get Holiday To Watch FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

The Manipur government has announced a holiday for all educational institutions on July 20, 2026, allowing students to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. The order covers schools, colleges, and universities across the state.

Board Marks To Count For 50% In NEET, JEE admissions?

Board Marks To Count For 50% In NEET, JEE admissions?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

The ministry of education is contemplating significant reforms to the admission process for crucial entrance exams like NEET and JEE. Proposed changes include giving 50 per cent weightage to board exam marks, aligning entrance tests with school syllabi, and introducing multiple attempts and computer-based tests. These reforms aim to reduce the high-stakes nature of exams and address issues like evaluation errors and paper leaks.