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Nepalese student wants anti-India charge withdrawn

Nepalese student wants anti-India charge withdrawn

Rediff.com14 Jan 2010

The deported Nepalese student Neetu Singh wants the Maharashtra government to clear her of the charge of anti-India activity and said she is yet to make up her mind on the state government's offer to allow her to return.

FTII students' protest against Gajendra Chauhan intensifies

FTII students' protest against Gajendra Chauhan intensifies

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The Information and Broadcasting ministry has not yet responded on the demand of the Film and Television Institute of India students to remove television actor and Bharatiya Janata Party member Gajendra Chauhan from the post of chairman of its governing council even as their strike entered the fourth day on Monday.

Nipah resurfaces in Kerala; student 1st case this year

Nipah resurfaces in Kerala; student 1st case this year

Rediff.com4 Jun 2019

The results of blood samples of the student, which were tested at the National Institute of Virology in Pune, have confirmed Nipah, she said.

'I'm Single. Girls Ghost Me. Pls Help'

'I'm Single. Girls Ghost Me. Pls Help'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

rediffGURU Mohit Arora offers advice on how to navigate your dating and relationship problems.

FTII students to continue stir as talks fail to end deadlock

FTII students to continue stir as talks fail to end deadlock

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

The agitating students will meet officials from the information and broadcasting ministry on October 1.

US cultural exchange turns nightmare for Pune girl

US cultural exchange turns nightmare for Pune girl

Rediff.com30 Oct 2007

Little did the 16-year-old Nikita Dhavle know when she left Pune for the US with dreamy eyes and an idealism of a cultural ambassador, that she would return in three months, with a scarred mind and a fractured hand. In what turned out to be a nightmare, Nikita selected under a cultural exchange programme of the American Field Service, landed in of Minnesota in the first week of August unaware of the hostility that awaited her in the form of the host family

Inspiring! These Women Followed Their Dreams!

Inspiring! These Women Followed Their Dreams!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

As we celebrate women achievers who are excelling in their careers, here are incredible tales of hard work and perseverance to inspire you this week.

The Credila Success Story

The Credila Success Story

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Education finance is a complex and dynamic sector. There are too many variables -- the course, the calibre of students, the universities, and the job prospects once the course is over, notes Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'

Fourth arrest in Indian student's murder case in UK

Fourth arrest in Indian student's murder case in UK

Rediff.com28 Dec 2011

The unnamed man is the fourth arrest after another man and two teenagers were arrested in the last 24 hours. No further details were released about the three arrests.

'The Songs Have Already Become A Craze'

'The Songs Have Already Become A Craze'

Rediff.com7 May 2024

'When it was confirmed that I would do the song, Manishaji walked up to me and asked, "Please Vijayshree, tell me how are you planning to do the song. Give me a rough idea so that I am mentally prepared".'

Darwin's theory not removed from textbooks: Pradhan

Darwin's theory not removed from textbooks: Pradhan

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

"A controversy is going on these days that Darwin's theory of evolution has been removed from science books by the NCERT and the periodic table has been left out, but I would like to state here publicly that nothing of this sort has happened," he said.

FTII row: Student protesters detained outside I&B ministry office

FTII row: Student protesters detained outside I&B ministry office

Rediff.com15 Sep 2015

12 student protestors were detained.

Delhi: FTII students protest against I&B Ministry on Chauhan's appointment

Delhi: FTII students protest against I&B Ministry on Chauhan's appointment

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Agitating students of Film and Television Institute of India-Pune on Friday.

Champions Tennis League: Pune Marathas beat Hyderabad Aces

Champions Tennis League: Pune Marathas beat Hyderabad Aces

Rediff.com18 Nov 2014

Impressive wins by world number six Agnieszka Radwanska and seasoned Marcos Baghdatis paved the way for Pune Marathas's close 26-25 victory over Hyderabad Aces in the Champions Tennis League (CTL) at the LB Stadium on Tuesday.

FTII students, I&B officials to hold talks in Mumbai today

FTII students, I&B officials to hold talks in Mumbai today

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

The meeting will take place at the office of the Films Division in Mumbai at 11 am on Tuesday, Vikas Urs, spokesman of the FTII Students' Association, told PTI.

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

'What Bigger Award One Can Hope For?'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

I did not take up research for any award.' 'What is more important is the medicine that I have developed.' 'This helps the patient recover and the family is happy that their relative has survived and they go back to their lives.

JNU students boycott classes, demand union president's release

JNU students boycott classes, demand union president's release

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Teachers bodies of 40 central universities and Pune-based Film and Television Institute of India had also come out in support of the agitating students saying it is an issue of "indiscipline" and not "sedition".

'I want to be Lady Shah Rukh Khan'

'I want to be Lady Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

'Laapataa Ladies opened a lot of doors for me.' 'I have gotten so much love from audiences and seniors in the industry that it's overwhelming.' 'I get calls from superstars. I'm holding my heart and it's like, "Oh my God, they are calling me? I am their fan and they love my work!"'

JNU student leader Umar Khalid alleged death threat, files police complaint

JNU student leader Umar Khalid alleged death threat, files police complaint

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Khalid said that he was informed by Mevani about the threats, and he has not received any call himself till now.

I was tortured, threatened, says FTII director defending students' arrest

I was tortured, threatened, says FTII director defending students' arrest

Rediff.com19 Aug 2015

Accusing striking students of Film and Television Institute of India of insulting behaviour, using cruel interrogation and causing mental torture, its director Prashant Pathrabe on Wednesday said he approached the police as a deterrent step and rejected suggestion that action was taken under pressure from the information and broadcasting ministry.

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'I tell those in their 20s that age is on their side and they should start exercising early.' 'Just like investing in good stocks, if they start early, they will get the multiplier effects of being healthy, fit and strong later in life.'

Evacuation under Op Ganga a success due to India's growing influence: Modi

Evacuation under Op Ganga a success due to India's growing influence: Modi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Many big countries are facing difficulties in doing so for their citizens, Modi said.

'Everybody rejected me'

'Everybody rejected me'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

'I have been trying to make a movie for seven years. I got a chance only now.' 'I have taken my script to every office from Dharma to Tips to Eros.' 'I have narrated my script to every actor possible. Nobody believed me.' 'Because of OTT, people like me are finally getting a chance to make something.'

Dropping Darwinian evolution may lead to superstitious beliefs, warn experts

Dropping Darwinian evolution may lead to superstitious beliefs, warn experts

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Theory of Evolution, proposed by the English naturalist, explains that all living beings evolved through natural selection, which favours inherited traits that improve an individual's ability to compete, survive, and reproduce.

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

'Katrina was very much against doing a Tamil version'

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

'It would have made (Producer) Ramesh Taurani very happy if I taken two Bombay stars, but the reason why I kept mentally rejecting the regular sort of casting was to discover this excitement, you know, can I crack it?'

When Sudha, Narayana Murthy Broke Up

When Sudha, Narayana Murthy Broke Up

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

After agonizing over this for weeks, he made a decision. When they met after work one evening, he startled her by blurting out, 'I think we should break up.' A moving excerpt from Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni's An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy.

'A lot of students would love to stay back in India, but...'

'A lot of students would love to stay back in India, but...'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Why are students being forced to go abroad to study?

'Films offer you life lessons'

'Films offer you life lessons'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

'If someone were to ask you if you want to die tomorrow, no matter what problems you are grappling with, you would be hesitant, right?'

FTII students: Government hasn't understood our problems

FTII students: Government hasn't understood our problems

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

'The government says it is trying to improve the institute, but its latest appointments say otherwise.'

Dabholkar murder: Politicians call for a bandh in Pune

Dabholkar murder: Politicians call for a bandh in Pune

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

Political parties and social organisations have called for a bandh in Pune on Wednesday to protest the murder of anti-superstition crusader Narendra Dabholkar.

Marathi actress remanded till May 18 for posts against Sharad Pawar

Marathi actress remanded till May 18 for posts against Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com15 May 2022

Chitale, 29, a film and TV actress, was arrested by the Thane police on Saturday over a post she allegedly shared on her Facebook page.

How These Lawyers Worked Tirelessly To Free Saibaba

How These Lawyers Worked Tirelessly To Free Saibaba

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'We were sure our appeal would succeed. We knew we could break down the evidence and show it was hollow.'

She Oversaw Ajmal Kasab's Hanging

She Oversaw Ajmal Kasab's Hanging

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

'As a police officer, I had gone on deputation to the prison department; on both occasions (the hanging of Ajmal Kasab and Yakub Memon), the government said that I should remain present.' 'I was not mentally prepared for these sensitive operations and had to work on myself to lead the teams.'

MP's serial killer a school dropout, harboured anger since his childhood

MP's serial killer a school dropout, harboured anger since his childhood

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The first three killings came in a space of 72 hours earlier in the week, while the fourth victim, from Bhopal, fell prey a few hours before Dhurve was arrested.

16-year-old girl from Pune stopped from joining Islamic State

16-year-old girl from Pune stopped from joining Islamic State

Rediff.com18 Dec 2015

The Class XI 'highly intelligent' student belonging to a good family was planning to exit the country to join the IS and become a suicide bomber.

Best City For Women To Work Is...

Best City For Women To Work Is...

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'That the South and West regions are more women-friendly in terms of employment is not a surprise.'

Dalit student suicide: VC claims there was 'no pressure' to act

Dalit student suicide: VC claims there was 'no pressure' to act

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Hyderabad Central University VS Appa Rao on Wednesday asserted there had been "no pressure" from Union ministers or the HRD ministry to act against the youth.

Maharashtra reports 2 H3N2 deaths, 361 flu cases; minister advises use of mask

Maharashtra reports 2 H3N2 deaths, 361 flu cases; minister advises use of mask

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

One of them, a 74-year-old man, died of the H3N2 sub-type while the other victim was infected by Covid-19 as well as the influenza virus, state Health Minister Tanaji Sawant told the assembly on Wednesday.

The People Mumbai Forgot

The People Mumbai Forgot

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

'When the mill strike started, there was crisis in every mill worker household.' 'One entire generation went without education.' 'Hunger forced them to take to crime.'