While no Indian institute features in the Top 100 of the QS World University Rankings 2027, IIT-Delhi improved its global standing by climbing from 123rd to 118th place to remain India's highest-ranked institution.
'It is a great honour for me if someone says, 'He is like his father.' But I fear I fall short.'
CAT expert Patrick Dsouza tells you how to modify your study time and strategy to be ready for the Common Admission Test 2026.
Three police personnel in Pune, including a social media influencer, are accused of extorting a college principal by threatening to falsely implicate him in a sexual harassment case.
One of the most important provisions this year is that qualifying NEET-PG does not automatically guarantee participation in counselling.
A professor at Mahatma Basweshwar College in Latur, Maharashtra, has been suspended following findings by Marathwada University of alleged misbehaviour with women colleagues, administrative negligence, and financial irregularities. Dr Rajkumar Lakhadive faces a departmental inquiry after a preliminary investigation found him prima facie guilty.
In a heartwarming act of compassion, Irfana Iqbal, a Muslim panchayat member in Kasaragod, Kerala, performed the last rites of an abandoned Hindu man, Narayanan, according to his customs after his family refused to claim his body. Her selfless act, driven by the belief that humanity transcends religion, has garnered widespread appreciation.
Researchers have analysed reports of medical procedures involving electrical stimulation of awake patients' brains, identifying distinct brain regions responsible for spontaneous and voluntary laughter. This study sheds light on the complex neural mechanisms underlying human laughter, distinguishing between uncontrollable, emotionally charged laughter and controlled, conversational laughter.
As a part of Rediff's CAT 2026-prep series, MBA expert Patrick D'souza explains how you can maximise your preparation and complete your syllabus by August 2026.
Bollywood has given us many memorable Doctor Saab characters over the years. These reel-life doctors offer, when accurate, a little peek into the triumphs and challenges of a medical life in India. Bollywood has given us some remarkable medical characters over the years. These reel-life doctors entertained audiences while reflecting the triumphs and challenges of the medical profession. As we celebrate the healers who make a difference in real life, here's a look at 7 unforgettable doctor characters who left their mark on the Bollywood screen.
Focus on a few basic topics so that you can solve medium-to-difficult questions on them, suggests MBA expert and rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza.
Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya in Narendrapur, West Bengal, has indefinitely closed its hostels and suspended classes after a Class 12 student died following an alleged incident involving hot tea. The decision comes amidst widespread protests, a police probe into negligence, and the suspension of three staffers, with the headmaster also offering to resign.
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.
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru have discovered that oral cancer cells are vulnerable to low-frequency ultrasound, a technique that can selectively destroy them while leaving healthy cells unharmed. This vulnerability is linked to reduced levels of the mechanosensory protein Tropomyosin 2.1. The study suggests ultrasound mechanostimulation could offer a safer, more targeted treatment for oral and other accessible cancers.
'It was only after Aishwarya ran for 100 days and became a massive hit that Shah Rukh Khan signed Deepika Padukone.'
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.
The crime branch has arrested a telecaller from Uttar Pradesh linked to an illegal loan app, in connection with the alleged suicide of a first-year BDS student in Kannur. The student, Nithin Raj, was reportedly harassed by the loan app operators and also by two college faculty members, who are also accused in the case.
The patient initially developed a fever that subsided but later returned, prompting hospitalisation.
A World Cup game between Paraguay and France in Philadelphia is at risk due to extreme heat and humidity, linked to climate change and fossil fuel use. A heat dome over the U.S. and Canada has pushed temperatures beyond safe play recommendations, raising concerns about player safety and future tournament scheduling.
The family of an Indian seafarer, Rakesh Chauhan, who died in Venezuela, has called for a high-level investigation after a post-mortem in Uttar Pradesh revealed several internal organs were missing from his repatriated body. The Federation of Seafarers' Unions of India has also demanded accountability from Venezuelan authorities and intervention from the Indian Embassy, citing a lack of transparency and official documents regarding his death.
The India Meteorological Department has issued a 'red' alert for Mumbai, Thane, and Raigad districts, forecasting heavy to very heavy rainfall and strong winds. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel, and warnings include potential flash floods, structural damage, and disruptions to essential services. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has also urged caution and deployed officials to monitor the situation.
British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, paid tribute to the victims on the first anniversary of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 260 lives, including 52 British nationals. She visited the crash site and attended a prayer meet, where 260 trees were planted and a blood donation camp was organised.
British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, paid tribute to the victims on the first anniversary of the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, which claimed 260 lives, including 52 British nationals. She visited the crash site and attended a prayer meet, where 260 trees were planted and a blood donation camp was organised.
Susan Elias has taken charge as the new principal of St. Stephen's College despite objections from Delhi University, marking a new chapter in the ongoing dispute between the college and the university.
Traffic congestion allegedly caused by Uttar Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party vice-president Durvijay Singh Shakya's roadshow triggered a political row in Budaun on Friday after several candidates claimed they missed the second shift of the state Teacher Eligibility Test.
Two alleged criminals from Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, Gopal and Saurabh, were injured in an encounter with the Delhi Police Crime Branch near Aurobindo College in Malviya Nagar. They sustained bullet injuries during an exchange of fire after police laid a trap based on intelligence about their plan to commit a crime.
A college professor in Hathras, India, has been acquitted of sexually exploiting female students after a court cited a lack of evidence and corroboration from the alleged victims.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has warned of a possible cloudburst-like spell in Nashik on Tuesday and stated that the state machinery is on high alert, with heavy rains expected to continue until July 8. Citizens are urged to avoid unnecessary travel as authorities manage landslides, swollen rivers, and rescue operations.
A 42-year-old college employee in Thane, Maharashtra, allegedly committed suicide by jumping from the fourth floor of the college building after a meeting regarding disciplinary issues.
One person died, and more than 20 others were injured after a major fire broke out in a naphtha-carrying pipeline of Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd (HPL) in West Bengal's Purba Medinipur district in the early hours of Tuesday, the police said.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Tuesday said in the assembly that justice would be delivered in the RG Kar hospital rape and murder case, leaving the victim's mother, a BJP MLA who was present in the House, in tears.
India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has emerged as one of the country's promising pace prospects after a steady rise through college cricket and domestic performances, earning a call-up to the national setup ahead of India A's upcoming tour.
Vigilance officials in Kerala have uncovered a case where a government doctor was allegedly engaged in private practice while also receiving a non-practising allowance. The doctor, an associate professor, was found earning an additional Rs 7 lakh monthly from a private hospital, alongside his Rs 3 lakh government salary. This discovery is part of a wider crackdown, with nearly 200 doctors under surveillance.
Delhi University has directed St Stephen's College to halt the absorption of former principal John Varghese into the English department, citing violations of UGC regulations and procedural errors.
General Dhiraj Seth has been appointed as the new Chief of the Army Staff, taking command of the 1.3 million-strong Indian Army. He brings nearly four decades of extensive experience, including commanding two operational Army commands along the western front, and will lead the force in its pursuit of self-reliance and readiness amidst dynamic global geo-strategic challenges.
If we really want to curb the further depreciation of the rupee and make the rupee appreciate, we want to come out of the mindset that the exchange rate is merely a number, bring policy corrections to help reduce the outflow of foreign exchange by imposing suitable tariffs to discourage imports and bring self reliance, discipline FPIs, and correcting rules governing royalty outflows, suggests Dr Ashwani Mahajan, National Co-Convenor, Swadeshi Jagaran Manch.
Meet Deepali Sahay, the singing sensation from Main Waapas Aaunga. Nearly two decades after being voted out of Indian Idol Season 3 and after almost losing her voice to bleeding vocal chords after hosting Season 4, she finally gets the break she deserved with a song for the ages.
The National Testing Agency (NTA) has implemented extensive security and logistical arrangements, including AI-based CCTV monitoring, biometric verification, and police escorts, to ensure the smooth, secure, and transparent conduct of the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination.
Know more about Chin2 Bhosle, grandson of the legendary Asha Bhosle, who defied a conventional career to pursue his passion for music.
The World Health Organization has requested information from the Indian government regarding the alleged supply of spurious oxytocin injections linked to the deaths of five women in Kota hospitals. This comes after regulatory action, including the cancellation of manufacturing licenses for Jackson Laboratories units, following joint inspections by drug control bodies. The government is investigating the matter, emphasising a zero-tolerance approach to quality violations.
