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Yoga classes by Baba Ramdev to be taught in Haryana schools

Yoga classes by Baba Ramdev to be taught in Haryana schools

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

The Haryana government on Tuesday also said it will introduce teaching of Bhagvad Gita shlokas in schools.

Mother tongue mandatory for minority schools: SC

Mother tongue mandatory for minority schools: SC

Rediff.com31 May 2004

The court ruled that if a government decided to make the state language a compulsory subject in the school syllabi, it cannot be said to be violative of the fundamental right of the minority community to establish and administer schools.

'We Are Destroying The Constitution'

'We Are Destroying The Constitution'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

'We have to make people aware that the Constitution belongs to us.' 'We are the people who decide who will govern on our behalf.'

HORROR. ZOMBIES. AVENGING MONKEYS.

HORROR. ZOMBIES. AVENGING MONKEYS.

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Zombies, high society, avenging monkeys, reincarnation, twins, meteor strikes, you'll be spoiled for choice on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma makes her recommendations:

What To Watch On OTT This Week

What To Watch On OTT This Week

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Sukanya Verma lists everything you can catch in the world of streaming.

Malala secures top marks in British school exams

Malala secures top marks in British school exams

Rediff.com21 Aug 2015

Teenage Pakistani female education rights activist Malala Yousafzai, who survived a Taliban assassination bid in 2012 and became the youngest recipient of a Nobel peace prize, has secured high marks in UK's national school exams.

NCERT textbook row: Academics slam name withdrawal 'spectacle'

NCERT textbook row: Academics slam name withdrawal 'spectacle'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

A number of academicians as well as political scientists Yogendra Yadav and Suhas Palshikar, who were part of the textbook development committee of the NCERT, had asked the council to drop their names from textbooks over 'several substantive revisions of the original texts'.

GJM will give 12-hr relaxation to schools to evacuate students

GJM will give 12-hr relaxation to schools to evacuate students

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

Tamang said, "All schools in Darjeeling will be given relaxation for 12 hours on June 23 to evacuate students from the city."

'Film-making is a soul-sapping profession'

'Film-making is a soul-sapping profession'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'Or because I am getting a s**tload of money.'

HEROES. MONSTERS. SCAMSTERS

HEROES. MONSTERS. SCAMSTERS

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

Medieval heroes, cursed heroes, monsters, scamsters, there's no dearth of action on OTT this week, Sukanya Verma tells us.

No school on Christmas: Smriti Irani rubbishes news report

No school on Christmas: Smriti Irani rubbishes news report

Rediff.com15 Dec 2014

Amid Opposition uproar over reports of schools being ordered to remain open on Christmas Day to observe 'good governance day', the government on Monday clarified that no such instruction has been issued and only an online essay competition on the subject is being organised.

Top 11 Foreign Language Films, 2014

Top 11 Foreign Language Films, 2014

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Beautiful movies, from across the world.

What Is Your 2024 Game Plan, Modiji?

What Is Your 2024 Game Plan, Modiji?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

By keeping the Sanatana Dharma row alive and adding the Ayodhya temple consecration scheduled for January 22 and adding the free darshan promise from four polled states to the entire country, the BJP may have a self-fulfilling concoction, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Home On New Year's Eve? Watch These Shows

Home On New Year's Eve? Watch These Shows

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Ring in 2022 in front of the telly.

NEP's thrust on mother tongue: The fate of English

NEP's thrust on mother tongue: The fate of English

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

'With English the most rapidly growing medium of instruction in India's schools and accounting now for more than one-sixth of the total (next only to Hindi, which accounts for a half), India is not about to turn its face away from a language that has global currency,' notes T N Ninan.<

Karan Johar Makes 'Most Violent Film' In India

Karan Johar Makes 'Most Violent Film' In India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'The only violence I have had in any film of mine is a slap.' 'When Nikhil narrated the film to me, I was blown away.' 'I was literally screaming out of my chair.'

Will fight 2024 LS polls together 'as far as possible': INDIA bloc's resolution

Will fight 2024 LS polls together 'as far as possible': INDIA bloc's resolution

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

The alliance adopted a resolution to this effect and said its theme for the elections will be "Judega Bharat, Jeetega India, (India will unite, India will win)".

'We must not deny children the advantages of knowing English'

'We must not deny children the advantages of knowing English'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

'English must be taught extremely well to all children in all schools, and especially so in those schools where the medium of instruction until Grade 5/8 is in the mother tongue/local language/regional language.'

Army adopts 'deaf and mute' village in J-K, plans welfare measures

Army adopts 'deaf and mute' village in J-K, plans welfare measures

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

There are 78 such people in the village, of which 41 are women and 30 children aged three to 15 years.

Insead tops FT MBA rankings. 3 Indian b-schools in top 100

Insead tops FT MBA rankings. 3 Indian b-schools in top 100

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Find out if your favourite business school features in the list.

MISSION IIT. MURDERS. MIRACLES.

MISSION IIT. MURDERS. MIRACLES.

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Murders, miracles, mission IIT, Sukanya Verma suggests everything you can catch on OTT this week.

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Major Ruchi, The UN Peacekeeper in Congo

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Major Ruchi Agarwal is commander of the United Nations Female Engagement Team in the conflict-ridden Democratic Republic of Congo.

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

'I got support in all jail authorities except Tihar'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

'The IB and authorities knew I had given away all my property and had nothing in my name.' 'Even among police officers, they all respected me for this sacrifice which is rare these days.' 'They respected me from this point of view -- in this day and age few individuals live by ideals for the poor.'

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.'

Watch Your Favourite Books on OTT!

Watch Your Favourite Books on OTT!

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

It's raining book-to-screen adaptations on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers you a selection.

What YOU Must Watch on OTT

What YOU Must Watch on OTT

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

The pandemic situation in India has reached a breaking point and the only thing one can do now is stay safe and stay indoors. Here's everything OTT has to offer to keep you distracted this week.

What to WATCH on OTT this week

What to WATCH on OTT this week

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Beloved movies, brand new shows, must-watch documentaries and feel-good fare, it's all there on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers a peek.

10 Classic Tamil Films On OTT

10 Classic Tamil Films On OTT

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Divya Nair makes a list of Tamil films you must watch at least once. The good news is that they're on OTT right now.

JUSTICE Served On OTT This Week

JUSTICE Served On OTT This Week

Rediff.com4 Nov 2021

Religious nurses, ex-cops, dedicated lawyers share a common purpose -- justice goals are served on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma gives you your OTT fix of the week.

His dream is to build schools in India's remotest villages

His dream is to build schools in India's remotest villages

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

At 19, he quit everything to work in a tribal village for free.

Cinderella. Money Heist. Scarlett. Hopkins

Cinderella. Money Heist. Scarlett. Hopkins

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

Blockbusters, Oscar winners, fairy tales, indies and cute doggies, Sukanya Verma assures it's all there on OTT this week.

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Hercules Singh Munda's father used to open the gates to a forest. Today, Hercules leaves for London to open the gates of his many dreams.

These Scientists Shaped India

These Scientists Shaped India

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

I suggest we build a Vigyan Mandir (Temple of Science) with the ambience of a place of worship, so that it becomes a destination for pilgrims. We should embed on its walls bronze plaques describing each scientist mentioned here along with about a dozen of our ancient mathematicians, recommends Professor Kalyan Singhal, historian of science and technology.

SLB Campaigns For BAFTAs For Gangubhai

SLB Campaigns For BAFTAs For Gangubhai

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The film is being submitted for BAFTA members' consideration in all categories including Best Film, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Leading Actress and Film Not in the English Language.

The Maha village where children speak Japanese

The Maha village where children speak Japanese

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

Gadiwat village, located 25 km from Aurangabad city, may not have access to good roads and other necessary infrastructure, but Internet connectivity has proven to be a boon for children studying at the local Zilla Parishad school.

OTT This Week: Horror! Thrills! Action!

OTT This Week: Horror! Thrills! Action!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Sukanya Verma offers tons of horror and some happy stuff too on OTT this week.

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

'We Will Bring The Oscar'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

'Ours is a disaster movie with no big stars, songs or commercial ingredients.' 'Yet, it is Malayalam cinema's highest grosser.'

'NEP is anti-India'

'NEP is anti-India'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'The NEP is a threat, not a hope.'

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

19 Brilliant Movies You Need To Watch

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Sukanya Verma gives us a lowdown on all those wonderful movies she saw and movies you need to see as and when they arrive to a screen or streaming space near you.

Nidhi Wagle: The 21 Year Old Who Opened For Post Malone

Nidhi Wagle: The 21 Year Old Who Opened For Post Malone

Rediff.com2 Feb 2023

'If you take music away from me, there's nothing else I can do.'