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'Modi and Trudeau will sacrifice our dreams'

'Modi and Trudeau will sacrifice our dreams'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

As India's diplomatic tensions with the Land of the Maple Leaf escalate, so do the anxieties of countless Punjabis.

How Dravid tackles criticism and unwinds

How Dravid tackles criticism and unwinds

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

It is not an easy life even for someone like Dravid, whose touch points with cricket spread across decades, formats and varied roles.

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.

The Manoj Bajpayee interview you MUST READ!

The Manoj Bajpayee interview you MUST READ!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

'Mumbai is very different from the rest of India. It can be ruthless if you don't have work or friends. The struggle time and times of disappointment are horrific and can break you.'

Imagine! Dosas in Vietnam!

Imagine! Dosas in Vietnam!

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Maya Warrier, 9, satisfies a little of her wanderlust when she journeys across the world to Vietnam, some 10 hours by flight from her home in London.

Now get 'honours' degree in 4 years, not 3

Now get 'honours' degree in 4 years, not 3

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Currently, students get an honours degree after completing three years of undergraduate programmes.

Indian student blames Hinduphobia for disqualification in LSE polls

Indian student blames Hinduphobia for disqualification in LSE polls

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

An Indian student has claimed that he was disqualified from the London School of Economics (LSE) Students' Union elections as a result of a deliberately orchestrated smear campaign because of his Indian and Hindu identity.

Ohio University attacker lived in Pak for seven years

Ohio University attacker lived in Pak for seven years

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

The 18-year-old attacker, identified as Abdul Razak Ali Artan injured 11 people before police fatally shot him.

5 Myths About Diabetes You Shouldn't Believe

5 Myths About Diabetes You Shouldn't Believe

Rediff.com14 Nov 2023

Prioritising portion control fosters a healthier approach to well-being in the long run, explains Shilpa Joshi.

Remembering Digvijay Singh, who read my hand

Remembering Digvijay Singh, who read my hand

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

New York-based Aseem Chhabra recollects his New Delhi days with Digvijay Singh, who passed away last week

Remembering Digvijay Singh, who read my hand

Remembering Digvijay Singh, who read my hand

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

New York-based Aseem Chhabra recollects his New Delhi days with Digvijay Singh, who passed away last week

'It was my first encounter with evil'

'It was my first encounter with evil'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

'I was living in a fools' paradise, thinking I could win over anyone with my good intentions.'

JNU VC withdraws new rules imposing penalty for protests after row

JNU VC withdraws new rules imposing penalty for protests after row

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Late on Thursday, chief proctor Rajnish Kumar Mishra issued a notification saying the document on rules and discipline of JNU students is withdrawn, citing administrative reasons.

New JNU rules levy Rs 20,000 penalty on students for dharna, Rs 30,000 for violence

New JNU rules levy Rs 20,000 penalty on students for dharna, Rs 30,000 for violence

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Students can be imposed a penalty of Rs 20,000 for holding dharnas and face admission cancellation or a fine of up to Rs 30,000 for resorting to violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University, its latest rules stipulate.

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

Prez Murmu hosts gala dinner for G20 leaders

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

They welcomed the guests before the start of the dinner from the reception dais, with its backdrop showcasing the ruins of the Nalanda University in Bihar besides India's G20 presidency theme -- 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam - One Earth, One Family, One Future'.

Want to invest in ETFs? Please read this

Want to invest in ETFs? Please read this

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Investing in ETFs is similar to buying and selling shares on exchanges through your trading account, points out Ashwani Bhatia, MD and CEO, SBI Mutual Fund.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara continued his good form in Ranji Trophy as he slammed his second successive century as Saurashtra dominated their Elite Group A match against Manipur.

'This film makes you become patient'

'This film makes you become patient'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'Usually, we are always worried that we are missing out something in life.' 'We are very keen for the audience to have this as a cinema experience in theatres.' 'You get the rare chance to be patient.'

Has Lalit Modi-Sushmita Sen Love Ended?

Has Lalit Modi-Sushmita Sen Love Ended?

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

The former Indian Premier League chairman has replaced his Instagram profile picture with a solo image and has also removed the mush from his bio.

Desi Student In World's Brightest List

Desi Student In World's Brightest List

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Natasha Perianayagam scored the highest grades amongst all candidates.

SC asks Punjab guv to decide on granting assent to Bills passed by assembly

SC asks Punjab guv to decide on granting assent to Bills passed by assembly

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

he Punjab government had also sought a judicial declaration that the assembly session held on June 19 and 20 was "legal and that the business transacted by the House is valid".

How Index Funds Can Help Manage Risks

How Index Funds Can Help Manage Risks

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Dwaipayan Bose on how index funds play a key role in the diversification of portfolios and help manage risks

Why humans can recognise faces and read

Why humans can recognise faces and read

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

A team led by Kolkata-born scientists has discovered a special sweet spot in the eye plays a crucial role in humans being able to to focus on computer screens and also read, an ability which is unique to Homo sapiens.

The Smart Thing Vs The Right Thing

The Smart Thing Vs The Right Thing

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

What should one choose to do, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Governors can't keep bills pending indefinitely: SC

Governors can't keep bills pending indefinitely: SC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The bench said if the governor decides to withhold assent to a bill, then he has to return the bill to the legislature for reconsideration.

Arunachal inches closer to universal school enrolment

Arunachal inches closer to universal school enrolment

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

The percentage of children out of school in the age group of 6-14 years recorded in 2014 in the state is the lowest ever at 2.1 per cent, Annual Status of Education Report facilitated by Pratham, recently released in New Delhi said.

Relief for Delhiites as rain clears haze, improves air

Relief for Delhiites as rain clears haze, improves air

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

The air quality is expected to improve further due to wind speed favourable for the dispersion of pollutants.

Suicides from marginalised communities common now: CJI on IIT student's death

Suicides from marginalised communities common now: CJI on IIT student's death

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

He said he was wondering where our institutions are going wrong, that students are forced to take their life.

Israeli embassy condemns 'Bawaal' for 'trivialization' of Holocaust

Israeli embassy condemns 'Bawaal' for 'trivialization' of Holocaust

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The film, which tracks how the couple resolve their differences, goes into graphic recall of the Holocaust in several scenes.

University of Cambridge announces the prestigious Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship 2014

University of Cambridge announces the prestigious Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarship 2014

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

St. John's College, a leading college of the University of Cambridge, today released details of this year's prestigious Dr Manmohan Singh Scholarships.

Walnut: The New Superfood For Stressed Students

Walnut: The New Superfood For Stressed Students

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

In the weeks before their next exam, stressed-out college students may wish to add walnuts to their daily diet.

Discovering the universe, one particle at a time

Discovering the universe, one particle at a time

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

The world's largest and most respected centre for scientific research has shown how collaborative effort in the acrimonious field of particle physics can prove of enormous benefit to mankind.

Want to study abroad? Read this first

Want to study abroad? Read this first

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

In an online chat with readers overseas education consultant NNS Chandra addressed queries related to international admissions.

'Aishwarya took her Miss World image very seriously'

'Aishwarya took her Miss World image very seriously'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'There was one sequence in Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya where her character exuberantly runs up to Bobby Deol, piggy-backs on him.' 'Aishwarya told me that she couldn't do the sequence because people would not expect such behaviour from a former Miss World.'

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'The government should immediately enact an Act to make caste discrimination a criminal offence and lay down a procedure similar to that of the Anti-Ragging Act.' 'Ragging has nearly been eliminated because it is treated as a criminal offence.' 'Similar procedure should be used in case of caste discrimination.'

The Bizarre Case Of Umar Khalid

The Bizarre Case Of Umar Khalid

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Arrested in September 2019 by the Delhi police for making 'provocative statements' when Donald J Trump was on his visit to India, Dr Umar Khalid has now spent three years in jail without being convicted of an offence, points out Aakar Patel.

Vidyut Jammwal's Toughest Job Is...

Vidyut Jammwal's Toughest Job Is...

Rediff.com9 May 2023

'We always have a stunt double, but I let him sit at home because I love performing my action scenes.'

How festering issues led to shutdown of a university

How festering issues led to shutdown of a university

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Madurai Kamaraj University in Tamil Nadu, which has been rocked by student protests over the last few days, closed down two days ago. A Ganesh Nadar visits the campus to find out what went wrong.

FYUP fracas: Detained Delhi University students to continue protest at UGC at 4.30 pm

FYUP fracas: Detained Delhi University students to continue protest at UGC at 4.30 pm

Rediff.com26 Jun 2014

The students, who were on their way to meet President Pranab Mukherjee to request his intervention and help arrive at a favourable conclusion in the UGC versus University of Delhi fracas over scrapping of the four-year undergraduate programme, have no plans to back down from their agitation yet.

Green shoots are mechanical rebound, don't read much into it: Subbarao

Green shoots are mechanical rebound, don't read much into it: Subbarao

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Subbarao said, short-term as well as medium-term prospects or Indian economy continue to be grim. Fiscal deficit is going to be much higher, the debt burden much larger and the financial sector will be in a worse shape.