News for 'School Children'

Khemka Murder: Shooter's Wife Refutes Police

Khemka Murder: Shooter's Wife Refutes Police

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

'My husband weighs 102 kg, has a steel rod in his leg, how can he flee like the shooter in the CCTV footage?'

Class 4 classmates stab student 108 times with geometry compass in MP school

Class 4 classmates stab student 108 times with geometry compass in MP school

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Taking cognisance of the incident, the Child Welfare Committee has asked for the investigation report from the police, the official said.

Sitaare Zameen Par: Aamir Gives Us Another Worthy Cause

Sitaare Zameen Par: Aamir Gives Us Another Worthy Cause

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Underdog stories always appeal to the audience if made well, and Aamir Khan's presence guarantees that, assures Deepa Gahlot.

Nitesh Rane calls Uddhav-Raj rally 'anti-Hindu'; BJP leader differs

Nitesh Rane calls Uddhav-Raj rally 'anti-Hindu'; BJP leader differs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Maharashtra minister Nitesh Rane criticizes Uddhav and Raj Thackeray's joint rally, calling it divisive and anti-Hindu. Senior BJP leader Sudhir Mungantiwar offers a more conciliatory view.

Modi Has Corrected A Historical Wrong With TN Visit

Modi Has Corrected A Historical Wrong With TN Visit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The message from Sunday's event will undoubtedly reverberate globally. It's a landmark occasion that will be remembered for generations and will inspire many other states to introduce the story of Rajendra Chola into school curricula, says Tarun Vijay.

Sugary Cereals: The Breakfast Mistake Parents Are Make

Sugary Cereals: The Breakfast Mistake Parents Are Make

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

rediffGURU Komal Jethmalani, a dietician and nutritionist with over 27 years of experience, tells you how to choose your meals and plan your diet for optimum health benefits.

Using children in pornography a matter of serious concern, an offence too: SC

Using children in pornography a matter of serious concern, an offence too: SC

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

The observations came from a bench of Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justice J B Pardiwala while reserving the verdict on an appeal filed by NGOs -- Just Rights for Children Alliance of Faridabad and New Delhi-based Bachpan Bachao Andolan -- challenging a Madras high court verdict.

7 children killed as school bus falls in canal

7 children killed as school bus falls in canal

Rediff.com20 Sep 2016

The cause of the accident was the narrow bridge near the canal.

Soldiers Show Unarmed Combat Skills

Soldiers Show Unarmed Combat Skills

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Abhishek Chinnappa/Getty Images captures glimpses of the dress rehearsal in Bengaluru, January 24, 2023, for the parade to celebrate Republic Day.

Why Gen Z Fears AI And Big Tech Jobs

Why Gen Z Fears AI And Big Tech Jobs

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Gen Z, driven by AI anxiety and economic pragmatism, have concerns about pursuing passions as careers as they fear it may not make them enough sufficient income.

'After Marathi, Hindi Will Destroy Gujarati'

'After Marathi, Hindi Will Destroy Gujarati'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

'I don't know whether the top Gujarati leaders of Indian politics (Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah) in Delhi realise that the narrative of HindiHinduHindustan will eventually destroy their own language too.'

Flood fury from Himachal to Kerala; Kashmir breathes easy

Flood fury from Himachal to Kerala; Kashmir breathes easy

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Heavy rains across India have led to widespread flooding, causing damage to infrastructure, displacement of residents, and disruption of normal life. Rescue efforts are underway in affected areas.

Children Pay The Price Of War

Children Pay The Price Of War

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Displaced Palestinian children, who fled their homes amid Israeli strikes take shelter in a tent camp at a United Nations-run centre in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip.

Business rival hired killer for Rs 4 lakh to kill Gopal Khemka: Police

Business rival hired killer for Rs 4 lakh to kill Gopal Khemka: Police

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Bihar Police claim to have solved the Gopal Khemka murder case, citing a land deal gone wrong as the motive. Suspects have been arrested and the murder weapon recovered.

How To Recover From Joint Pain After Chikungunya

How To Recover From Joint Pain After Chikungunya

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan, a senior physiotherapist, offers advice to patients dealing with various long-term illness.

The Children Who Died In Texas

The Children Who Died In Texas

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Texans pray and hold a vigil a day after a teenager murdered 19 children and two teachers at the Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

The Future Belongs To Thinkers And Communicators

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'For 40 years, India valued only technical skills. IITs, coding -- that became everything.' 'Soft skills were sidelined. But those are the skills that will keep you employable now, not technical skills.'

Trump signs executive order to 'eliminate' Education Dept

Trump signs executive order to 'eliminate' Education Dept

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Trump said that the funds used to support students with disabilities and scholarships will be preserved and these duties will be provided to other institutions.

Bhutia to launch football school

Bhutia to launch football school

Rediff.com27 Oct 2010

In his 15 years of international career, Bhaichung Bhutia has brought many laurels to the country. Now, the Indian football icon is now launching a football school, to teach the sport to underprivileged children free of cost.

President Kalam charms the children

President Kalam charms the children

Rediff.com15 Nov 2006

Images of President Kalam with children on November 14.

London ex-teacher paid money to have children in India sexually abused

London ex-teacher paid money to have children in India sexually abused

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

A former deputy head teacher of a London primary school has pleaded guilty to paying and instructing teenagers in India to abuse younger children.

'The Only Writer In India All Fascist Governments Listen To'

'The Only Writer In India All Fascist Governments Listen To'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

This was a soaring evening that sent hearts aflutter and for a few brief moments we tasted the breath of pure freedom that has been missing in this country for the past several years.

No other fixes or solutions...: India on war in Gaza

No other fixes or solutions...: India on war in Gaza

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

"Intermittent pauses in hostilities are not enough to address the scale of humanitarian challenges confronting the people, who grapple daily with acute shortages of food and fuel, inadequate medical services and lack of access to education," Harish said at the open debate on the 'Situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question'.

This school teacher is mother to 28 children

This school teacher is mother to 28 children

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Geeta Sridhar took in 28 children ailing with cancer into her home, and made them her own.

Principal suspended over namaaz in Lucknow school, 2 teachers issued warning

Principal suspended over namaaz in Lucknow school, 2 teachers issued warning

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

On Saturday, some Hindu outfits protested against the school administration after which a probe was ordered into the matter.

Texas School Killings: Grief And Tears

Texas School Killings: Grief And Tears

Rediff.com25 May 2022

In one of the worst school shootings in American history, an 18-year-old killer murdered 19 children, aged between 7 and 10 years, and two adults at an elementary school in Texas.

'I Was Lucky To Defeat Gukesh 3 Times'

'I Was Lucky To Defeat Gukesh 3 Times'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

'You need hard work along with talent to reach exceptional heights.'

Delhi school run by Mata Amritanandamayi gets bomb threat

Delhi school run by Mata Amritanandamayi gets bomb threat

Rediff.com16 May 2023

Parents rushed to the school after receiving a message on the school WhatsApp group to receive their children as soon as possible.

Govt's obesity combat plan: Display oil and sugar in snacks

Govt's obesity combat plan: Display oil and sugar in snacks

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

The Union health ministry is urging all ministries and departments to display 'oil and sugar boards' in common areas to raise awareness about hidden fats and sugars in everyday foods and promote healthier lifestyles.

5 Ways To Spend Quality Time With Family

5 Ways To Spend Quality Time With Family

Rediff.com15 May 2025

Irrespective of how busy your schedule is, we should always take out some time for the family, away from the gadgets that distance us, says Dr Upneet Kaur.

IG orders children's arrest for playing in Police Training School

IG orders children's arrest for playing in Police Training School

Rediff.com29 May 2016

No action was taken against the detained children because all of them were minors.

Students at RSS-run school re-enact Babri demolition

Students at RSS-run school re-enact Babri demolition

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Five members of a school management near Bantwal in Dakshina Kannada district have been booked.

World Cup: 1750 school kids attend Kiwis' clash against Bangladesh

World Cup: 1750 school kids attend Kiwis' clash against Bangladesh

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

As a part of the TNCA's effort to promote the sport for kids and wider audiences, the viewing experience for 1,750 school kids from multiple schools across the Chennai city was facilitated during the ongoing clash between New Zealand and Bangladesh on Friday.

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71

Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan dies at 71

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Hulk Hogan, who helped turn pro wrestling into billion-dollar spectacle, dies at 71

Forcing children below 3 years to attend preschool an illegal act: Gujarat HC

Forcing children below 3 years to attend preschool an illegal act: Gujarat HC

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

A group of parents of children who did not complete six years as on June 1, 2023 sought to challenge the state government's notification dated January 31, 2020 prescribing the age limit for admission to Class 1 in the academic year 2023-24.

Gandhi Called Him 'Father Of The Nation'

Gandhi Called Him 'Father Of The Nation'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

On his 200th birth anniversary, Utkarsh Mishra traces the life, thought, and legacy of Dadabhai Naoroji, the Grand Old Man of India.

How Mayawati competed with PM to impress UP's children

How Mayawati competed with PM to impress UP's children

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

After much dithering, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati finally agreed that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's message will be read out to children in schools across the state on Friday. Her decision, however, came with a rider the PM's letter was read out along with her message across 3 lakh schools in the state.

Man beaten to death during Holi celebration over objection to loud music

Man beaten to death during Holi celebration over objection to loud music

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

"Deepu Kewat was playing loud music on DJ (popular term for sound amplifiers) as part of Holi celebrations. His neighbour Shankar Kewat requested him to lower the volume since his children were studying for exams. In response, Deepu and five of his kin attacked Shankar and his family, including father Munna Kewat," he said.

'Don't worry': Rahul meets Pak shelling victims in Poonch

'Don't worry': Rahul meets Pak shelling victims in Poonch

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir, offering condolences to families affected by cross-border shelling and encouraging students who lost two classmates to the violence. During an hour-long visit, Gandhi met with students at the convent school that lost the twins, and visited families whose homes were damaged in the shelling.

Hostel fire kills 10 children in Arunachal Pradesh

Hostel fire kills 10 children in Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

An official in Itanagar informed on Thursday that the fire broke out in the hostel where over 60 children studying in the nearby Don Bosco School stayed, at around 9 pm on Wednesday night. The private hostel, made of thatched bamboo, was run by a widow residing in the area.