News for 'Response To Student Concerns'

CA Results: How did 5,000 plus students fail?

CA Results: How did 5,000 plus students fail?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2018

Students seek transparency! Want to know the real reason for the revision in the results of the final ICAI-conducted CA exam.

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Dadra And Nagar Haveli: How The Portuguese Were Defeated

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

They realised that the Portuguese were better prepared to defend Daman than Dadra and Nagar Haveli. If reinforcements from Daman were to reach Silvassa, there was no chance of defeating the Portuguese. They decided that cutting Daman's communication lines would have to be their top priority before attacking Silvassa. A fascinating excerpt from Neelesh Kulkarni's new book, Uprising-The Liberation of Dadra and Nagar Haveli.

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Who Will Vote For Vijay, And Why?

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

Where do Vijay and his TVK expect to get their votes from? Vijay has a huge fan following among women, but will they automatically become his voters like they had done for MGR's AIADMK, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

Slap gate: SC raps UP govt, orders senior IPS office to probe case

Slap gate: SC raps UP govt, orders senior IPS office to probe case

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

There cannot be any quality education if a student is sought to be penalised on the ground that he belongs to a particular community, the Supreme Court Monday said, as it pulled up the Uttar Pradesh government for shoddy probe in a case where a Muslim schoolboy was allegedly slapped by his classmates on the instruction of his teacher in Muzaffarnagar.

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

'We Have An Indian Tiger That Needs To Be Uncaged'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'

Salman: Gajendra Chauhan should listen to the FTII students

Salman: Gajendra Chauhan should listen to the FTII students

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

...Because the students have made our industry worthy, Salman Khan explains.

Malala tweets on Kashmir, evokes angry response

Malala tweets on Kashmir, evokes angry response

Rediff.com15 Sep 2019

'Sincere request to the Nobel winner, to spend some time speaking with the minorities of Pakistan'

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

Unfazed by rustication warning, FTII students continue strike

Unfazed by rustication warning, FTII students continue strike

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

Unfazed by warning of disciplinary action and rustication, the striking students of Film and Television Institute of India on Thursday said the protest, now on for 35 days, will continue till the government responds to their demands, including removal of TV actor Gajendra Chauhan as its chairman.

How Modi Has Been Cut To Size

How Modi Has Been Cut To Size

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

In the event of the BJP's poor performance in the assembly polls this year and in early 2025, Modi's hold will get further weakened because he will no longer remain the invincible electoral persona tightly controlling the machine at his disposal, asserts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

Amid ban, JNUSU poster announces BBC's Modi documentary screening on Tuesday

Amid ban, JNUSU poster announces BBC's Modi documentary screening on Tuesday

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The Jawaharlal Nehru University administration, in an advisory on Monday, said the union has not taken its permission for the event and it should be cancelled as it could "disturb peace and harmony".

End strike or be expelled: FTII's notice to students

End strike or be expelled: FTII's notice to students

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The notice said defiance of the directive would result in a strong administrative action which may include rustication as well.

Jaishankar meets African students, assures them of safety and security

Jaishankar meets African students, assures them of safety and security

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Jaishankar met a group of African students who raised their concerns over host of issues including better security in the wake of the killing of Congolese national Masonda Ketada Oliver and cases of assaults against the community.

Your act merits unequivocal response: DGMO to Pak

Your act merits unequivocal response: DGMO to Pak

Rediff.com2 May 2017

The Indian Army has already vowed an 'appropriate' response to the 'despicable act'.

Delhi's air quality likely to dip, anti-pollution plan kicks in

Delhi's air quality likely to dip, anti-pollution plan kicks in

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 248 on Saturday.

Cong sacks Himachal secretary in bid to end rebellion

Cong sacks Himachal secretary in bid to end rebellion

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The party on Wednesday removed former minister Sudhir Sharma, who was among the six rebel MLAs who were later disqualified for defying party whip on the state budget, from the post of All India Congress Committee secretary with immediate effect.

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Wayanad will continue to support Rahul but not to the same extent as in 2019, when his margin of victory had been enormous. Articulate, to the point and speaking in fluent Malayalam, CPI's Annie Raja, had the people who gathered to see her, listening in rapt attention, notes Shyam G Menon.

SC flags bias in educational institutions, asks UGC to end it

SC flags bias in educational institutions, asks UGC to end it

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

A bench of Justices AS Bopanna and MM Sundresh asked the UGC to furnish the details of steps taken on a plea by the mothers of Rohith Vemula and Payal Tadvi.

Students say PM's remarks 'insulting', vow to step up stir

Students say PM's remarks 'insulting', vow to step up stir

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Voicing "dissatisfaction" over remarks by Modi on Friday at a university in Lucknow, the Joint Action Council spearheading the stir asked if the prime minister would now take action against his ministers.

Indian students detained in visa scam were aware of their crime: US

Indian students detained in visa scam were aware of their crime: US

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

The fake university was set up by the DHS's investigating unit in Greater Detroit area to bust the "pay-and-stay" racket.

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

'This Election Captures The Evolution Of India From 2014 To 2024'

Rediff.com4 May 2024

'2019 was fought on delivery. But in 2024, you can see the before and after effects.'

'Only concerned with that episode': SC confines hearing to Feb 15 violence

'Only concerned with that episode': SC confines hearing to Feb 15 violence

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

"We are not concerned with other incidents. We are only concerned with the episode that had happened on February 15," a bench comprising Justices J Chelameswar and A M Sapre said when a lawyer on behalf of Karkardooma Bar Association sought to intervene in the matter.

Hey students, fight for your own minds!

Hey students, fight for your own minds!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2017

There is going to be no defence of freedom of thought from this government.

Dalit scholar's death: Student leaders, Congress MP reject Irani's statement

Dalit scholar's death: Student leaders, Congress MP reject Irani's statement

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Dismissing allegations that a letter written by him to Union HRD ministry led to the suspension of the five scholars, Dattatreya sought to clarify that he merely forwarded a representation given to him by the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad.

How Indian students travelled during COVID-19

How Indian students travelled during COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Indian students, who are living and studying away from home, tell us how they are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and what they discovered on their journey back home.

'Omission Of Darwin's Theory of Evolution Is A Serious Error Of Judgment'

'Omission Of Darwin's Theory of Evolution Is A Serious Error Of Judgment'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

'We will bring up students with an imperfect understanding of their own history and a superficial understanding of science.' 'This is not what we should be doing to future generations.'

What happened when Rahul had 'surprise date' with students

What happened when Rahul had 'surprise date' with students

Rediff.com3 Feb 2019

Seven young students from different parts of the country had a wide-ranging discussion from bringing out Congress manifesto in Braille, setting up gender-neutral toilets to steps for removing inequalities in education system and caste discrimination in society with the Congress chief.

#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".

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'

India issues guidelines for its Oz-bound students

India issues guidelines for its Oz-bound students

Rediff.com12 Jun 2009

Concerned over the on-going attacks on its students in Australia, India on Friday issued guidelines for those wishing to study there which included immediate registration with the Indian High Commission or Consulate and seeking details of local security situation.

Search on for Hyderabad students feared drowned, 5 bodies found

Search on for Hyderabad students feared drowned, 5 bodies found

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Rescuers on Monday fished out bodies of five Hyderabad-based engineering students, who were washed away in the swirling waters of Beas River along with 20 classmates whose fate is not known as Chief minister Virbhadra Singh ordered a magisterial inquiry and suspension of Resident Engineer of Larji hydropower project.

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

India is one of the few countries in the region that enjoys good relations with both Israel and Saudi Arabia, and IMEC would allow it to recreate the old Spice Route to Europe. All this is in jeopardy now, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Dalit student's death gains political heat, campus protests on

Dalit student's death gains political heat, campus protests on

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

A group of students carrying placards and raising slogans protested in the tense University campus on Wednesday morning.

Sandeshkhali: TMC leaders' properties torched, MLA thrashed

Sandeshkhali: TMC leaders' properties torched, MLA thrashed

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Armed with sticks, they set ablaze thatched structures near a fishing yard in Belmajur area of Sandeshkhali, venting their fury against the elusive TMC leader Shahjahan Sheikh and his brother Siraj. The torched structure, it was revealed, belonged to Siraj.

HC raps Maha govt, civic bodies, says deaths due to potholed roads man-made

HC raps Maha govt, civic bodies, says deaths due to potholed roads man-made

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

The bench directed all the municipal corporations to file exhaustive affidavits detailing what steps it has taken on a 2018 order passed by the court to ensure that all roads are made potholes free.

Has Paytm Woken Up Too Late?

Has Paytm Woken Up Too Late?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

Has Vijay Shekhar Sharma given up on the bank? For now, he seems to be on a save-OCL mission. The bank will face its logical end, observes Tamal Bandopadhyay.

'India's Cheetah project on track, but that doesn't mean...'

'India's Cheetah project on track, but that doesn't mean...'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

'At the moment, there are no challenges to the Cheetah Project. If there are any challenges in the future, these will be addressed as we go forward'

LeT's student wing branded as terror outfit

LeT's student wing branded as terror outfit

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Tightening the noose around Lashkar-e-Tayiba, the United States on Wednesday designated the Pakistan-based terror group's student wing Al-Muhammadia Students a terrorist organisation and slapped sanctions against its two top leaders.

'India-Canada Ties Won't Sink Further'

'India-Canada Ties Won't Sink Further'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

'They are too connected for the relationship to completely sour.' 'It will be difficult to mend this relationship, but it will start with full and clear evidence on the issue in question.'

Irani rejects demands for waiving off punishment to JNU students

Irani rejects demands for waiving off punishment to JNU students

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Members in the Rajya Sabha had sought the government's intervention in resolving the protests by JNU students by advising the university authorities to reconsider its decision to severely penalise some of them.