News for 'Mount Carmel'

Delhi teen Jagreet Misra wins FIDE Rapid Rating event

Delhi teen Jagreet Misra wins FIDE Rapid Rating event

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

Jagreet had recently defeated a Grandmaster Blagojevic Dragisa (ELO 2446) from Montenegro.

Decked churches, midnight masses: India celebrates Christmas

Decked churches, midnight masses: India celebrates Christmas

Rediff.com25 Dec 2025

Christmas was celebrated with devotion and festive gaiety across India, with churches decked in lights, midnight masses, and community events spreading cheer. Leaders extended greetings, and celebrations took place in various states with prayers for peace and harmony.

10-km traffic jam in B'galuru as 100 mm rains create chaos

10-km traffic jam in B'galuru as 100 mm rains create chaos

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Heavy overnight rains severely affected parts of the city on Monday, leading to water-logged roads, inundated residential areas and traffic pile-up, as the city braces for more spells in the coming days.

When Sturgeon Moon Lit The Sky

When Sturgeon Moon Lit The Sky

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

The Sturgeon Moon is named after the sturgeon fish by the Algonquin tribe of north east USA.

#RahulStumped? Not really, says Bengaluru student in viral Facebook post

#RahulStumped? Not really, says Bengaluru student in viral Facebook post

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

The open letter by the student of the college has gone viral said the reactions to the 'measly leaked clip" have left Mount Carmel students "bewildered and almost apologetic to Gandhi".

Israel cancels Haifa Day tribute to Indian soldiers

Israel cancels Haifa Day tribute to Indian soldiers

Rediff.com23 Sep 2024

Israel and Lebanese Shia group Hezbollah have carried out widespread strikes on each other, raising tensions, and prompting Israel Home Front command to issue precautionary advisory to citizens.

Oddly Around The World

Oddly Around The World

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

Odd and unusual images from around the world.

B'lore citizens join hands against moral policing

B'lore citizens join hands against moral policing

Rediff.com12 Feb 2009

Over 1,500 Bangalore students came out in the streets and formed a human chain on Thursday to protest against the recent bout of moral policing and attacks against women by some right-wing fanatics. This human chain protest was organised by Dr Rajeev Gowda, a professor at the Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore and a political activist. The streets near several colleges, including Mount Carmel College and St Joseph's Commerce College, were lined by hundreds of students.

B'lore women beaten up for wearing western attire

B'lore women beaten up for wearing western attire

Rediff.com26 Feb 2009

Going by the recent spree of attacks against women in Bangalore, it is no longer safe to wear western outfits in the country's IT capital. Such attacks have reportedly taken place at Indranagar, Brigade Road, Koramangala and the Mount Carmel college area, when women have been assaulted for being dressed in western attire. When queried by media persons, state Home Minister Dr V S Acharya claimed to be unaware about these attacks, but added that he would look into the matter.

Making the most of limited resources

Making the most of limited resources

Rediff.com11 Feb 2008

A simple exercise of cooking with constraints can teach a lessson or two in entrepreneurship, like entrepreneurs have to struggle with limited ingredients all the time.

Future designers steal the show

Future designers steal the show

Rediff.com13 Feb 2008

Would-be designers of Mount Carmel College showed their creations at the E Week fashion show, which was an instant hit.

Will Roshmitha Harimurthy win Miss Universe this year?

Will Roshmitha Harimurthy win Miss Universe this year?

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

This 22-year-old from Bengaluru hopes to bring home the Miss Universe crown after 16 years! Do you think she will succeed?

#Rahulstumped: How students embarrassed Rahul in Bengaluru

#Rahulstumped: How students embarrassed Rahul in Bengaluru

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

Gandhi asked the students whether 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan' ('Clean India Mission') was working, to which most replied in a resounding 'yes'.

Gifted quarter-miler Priya Mohan sets eyes on Asian Games medal

Gifted quarter-miler Priya Mohan sets eyes on Asian Games medal

Rediff.com24 May 2023

Talented Priya Habbathanahalli Mohan aims to become the fastest quarter-miler of the country once again with an aim to bag a medal in the upcoming Asian Games.

'Unwarranted harassment': Cong leaders on Disha Ravi's arrest

'Unwarranted harassment': Cong leaders on Disha Ravi's arrest

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Congress leaders expressed their solidarity with 21-year-old climate activist from Bengaluru Disha Ravi, who was arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly editing and disseminating the "toolkit" on social media and sent to five days police custody.

44 killed in stampede at Jewish religious festival in Israel

44 killed in stampede at Jewish religious festival in Israel

Rediff.com30 Apr 2021

The mass gathering was organised to celebrate the Lag B'Omer holiday at Mount Meron.

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Presenting the Top 20 of 100 science colleges as per India Today's findings.

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

2018's top 20 science colleges in India

Rediff.com30 May 2018

Presenting the Top 20 of 100 science colleges as per India Today's findings.

Toolkit case: War of words between BJP, Opposition

Toolkit case: War of words between BJP, Opposition

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

The action taken by the Delhi Police on an FIR related to a toolkit shared by climate campaigner Greta Thunberg in support of the ongoing farmer protests has triggered a war of words between the Opposition and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party.

This dusky Indian beauty has an important message for you

This dusky Indian beauty has an important message for you

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

Model Akshara Balakrishna, 21, tells us what it is like to be a dark skinned model in India.

PIX: Mamta Mohandas's SUPERSTAR life in pictures

PIX: Mamta Mohandas's SUPERSTAR life in pictures

Rediff.com14 Nov 2016

Happy birthday, Mamta!

Jaishankar unveils plaque in Israeli city, first in memory of Indian soldiers overseas

Jaishankar unveils plaque in Israeli city, first in memory of Indian soldiers overseas

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday unveiled a plaque at Ra'anana in northern Israel in the memory of Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the battle of Tabsor during World War I.

Pics: Who will win Miss India 2017?

Pics: Who will win Miss India 2017?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

They came, they wowed and won our hearts with these gorgeous outfits representing their states.

The woman who cured Deepika Padukone

The woman who cured Deepika Padukone

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Meet Anna Chandy, chairperson of the Deepika Padukone-led Live Love Laugh Foundation.

Dancer, actress, Stanford grad: Lavanya Ashok shares her life lessons

Dancer, actress, Stanford grad: Lavanya Ashok shares her life lessons

Rediff.com9 Sep 2014

Find out how Lavanya Ashok, vice president and executive director private equity at Goldman Sachs is inspiring other women to follow their dreams too.