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Charges framed in TISS gang rape case

Charges framed in TISS gang rape case

Rediff.com7 Jan 2010

A fast track trial court on Thursday framed charges against the six accused in the Tata Institute of Social Sciences gang rape case and will commence recording of evidence against them from January 13.

Court defers framing of charges in TISS rape case

Court defers framing of charges in TISS rape case

Rediff.com5 Jan 2010

A fast track trial court deferred framing charges against the six accused in the Tata Institute of Social Sciences gangrape case till January 7 on Tuesday.

Discharge plea of TISS gangrape accused rejected

Discharge plea of TISS gangrape accused rejected

Rediff.com4 Jan 2010

The Bombay High Court on Monday rejected a discharge plea of one of the accused in the Tata Institute of Social Sciences gangrape case after observing that there was prima facie evidence against him.

Aaftab Poonawala to undergo narco test on December 1

Aaftab Poonawala to undergo narco test on December 1

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

On Monday, Poonawala had come under an attack by some weapon-wielding men at the FSL when he was in a police van.

The message from the India-China media battle

The message from the India-China media battle

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

In New Delhi, there are multiple views about China's not just strident but serious diplomatic attacks against India and also about Indian media's hype over the issues but still, nobody doubts that the rhetoric between two countries is different than normal times.

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

The Powerful Short Film Winning Hearts

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

'Rapists do have families. I wanted to see how a father or mother would deal with it.' 'They go through shame as well and get discriminated from the rest of the village.' 'Why don't we show it that way?'

IIT Madras offers HSEE 2008

IIT Madras offers HSEE 2008

Rediff.com14 Jan 2008

IIT Madras offers HSEE 2008.

53 Padma awards handed out, Sudha Murthy, Keeravani among recipients

53 Padma awards handed out, Sudha Murthy, Keeravani among recipients

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Veteran socialist leader and former Uttar Pradesh chief minister the late Mulayam Singh Yadav, and medical professional Dilip Mahalanabis, known globally for his work on Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS), were among those conferred the Padma Vibhushan award by President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday.

PhD programmes in administration, finance

PhD programmes in administration, finance

Rediff.com18 Dec 2007

National University of Educational Planning and Administration has opened admissions for part time and full time courses.

Ex-BBC scribe replaces NRI as Reuters Inst chief

Ex-BBC scribe replaces NRI as Reuters Inst chief

Rediff.com25 Sep 2008

After resigning, Bose moved to Oxford University's Department of Politics and International Relations as a Senior Research Fellow in the Politics of South Asia. Levy has been responsible for the BBCs Public Policy, Public Affairs and European policy teams, and for developing the policy for the BBCs Charter Review in 2006.

Sedition-charged TISS student gets anticipatory bail

Sedition-charged TISS student gets anticipatory bail

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

The Bombay high court has granted anticipatory bail to a 22-year-old student of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), who was charged with sedition last year for allegedly shouting slogans in support of jailed JNU student Sharjeel Imam at an LGBTQ event in the city.

Doctoral fellowships announced for women researche

Doctoral fellowships announced for women researche

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

The Centre for Studies in Social Sciences, Calcutta (CSSSC) announces Doctoral Fellowships for women researchers for 2008-2010.

ICSSR offers doctoral fellowships, 2007-2008

ICSSR offers doctoral fellowships, 2007-2008

Rediff.com9 Jul 2007

ICSSR offers numerous doctoral fellowships for 2007-2008.

'Love doesn't fall under purview of any culture'

'Love doesn't fall under purview of any culture'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

'We have made the public aware of their rights. The protests have been so strong and well accepted that the Ram Sena will one day run with their tails tucked between their legs,' says IIM-B Professor Rajeev Gowda who organised a human chain in Bengaluru to protest the violence against women.

Jobs with an NGO

Jobs with an NGO

Rediff.com28 May 2007

PRADAN, one of the largest NGOs of in the country, is looking for senior research associate, executives and apprentices.

Controversy erupts as DU replaces paper on Gandhi with Savarkar in BA syllabus

Controversy erupts as DU replaces paper on Gandhi with Savarkar in BA syllabus

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The paper on Mahatma Gandhi will now be taught in semester VII, they said, adding this would mean students opting for a three-year graduation course instead of a four-year programme will not study Gandhi.

Undergraduate, postgraduate courses at BHU

Undergraduate, postgraduate courses at BHU

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Banaras Hindu University is conducting entrance tests for

I am a fan of Modi, says Elon Musk after meeting in NY

I am a fan of Modi, says Elon Musk after meeting in NY

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met prominent US personalities from different walks of life, including Tesla CEO Elon Musk who asserted that India has more promise than any other large country and that he is incredibly excited about its future.

TISS gangrape victim returns to US

TISS gangrape victim returns to US

Rediff.com2 Jul 2009

As the police is giving its final touches to the chargesheet in the sensational Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, gangrape case, the victim - a 23-year-old US national -- has returned to her home town.

Alert: US scholarship for Indian students

Alert: US scholarship for Indian students

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

The United States Educational Foundation in India invites applications for its Partnerships for Learning Undergraduate Studies.

The aftermath of rape: A counsellor's advice

The aftermath of rape: A counsellor's advice

Rediff.com24 Apr 2009

A 23-year-old American girl, a student at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Trombay, was drugged and raped by six male friends last week. Yesterday, we published a guide for young women on date rape and how to prevent against it. Here, Mumbai-based clinical psychologist Sadia Raval sheds light on the emotional trauma of rape victims and imparts therapeutic advice to them and their families.

Can Modi Broker Peace In Ukraine?

Can Modi Broker Peace In Ukraine?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

Only the future will tell if Modi can leave his mark on the Ukraine crisis. Nonetheless, it is both a challenge and an opportunity for India's diplomacy, notes Rup Narayan Das.

Binayak Sen: 'The level of violence has gone up'

Binayak Sen: 'The level of violence has gone up'

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

'I think the people who are living under those circumstances are showing a higher degree of courage. The wish of the people who want to be associated with the resistance that the poor there are showing in living their ordinary existence is what inspires a lot of people to speak out for them,' says Dr Binayak Sen

M.Tech in Coastal Management offered in TN

M.Tech in Coastal Management offered in TN

Rediff.com6 Jul 2007

Anna University is offering a two-year programme in Coastal Management for the 2007-2008 academic year.

Should China's Arunachal Name Changes Worry India?

Should China's Arunachal Name Changes Worry India?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

How does blatantly claiming Indian territory help to maintain 'peace in border regions', is a mystery that only China can explain, notes Claude Arpi.

CBSE exams for Classes 10, 12 to begin from May 4

CBSE exams for Classes 10, 12 to begin from May 4

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced on Tuesday the schedule for classes 10 and 12 board exams which will begin on May 4.

DU to drop Pak poet Mohammed Iqbal who penned 'saare jahan se achha'

DU to drop Pak poet Mohammed Iqbal who penned 'saare jahan se achha'

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The university's academic council in a meeting on Friday had passed a motion for the removal of the chapter titled Modern Indian Political Thought.

Want a PhD in Management?

Want a PhD in Management?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2003

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Nude photograph was morphed, Ranveer Singh tells cops

Nude photograph was morphed, Ranveer Singh tells cops

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The actor also maintained that the photos which he had shared were not obscene as he was wearing underwear.

'Demonetisation didn't impact even 0.001% of black money'

'Demonetisation didn't impact even 0.001% of black money'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'In the total of black wealth, only 1% or less than 1% constitute cash.' 'So, even if cash is completely weaned out, it impacts only 1% of the black wealth.'

'Demonetisation cost India Rs 10 lakh crore'

'Demonetisation cost India Rs 10 lakh crore'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

'Those who should have been affected benefitted from demonetisation.' 'And the vast majority who should not have been affected lost out.' 'That is the ultimate result of demonetisation.'

Date rape: 'You can't be too careful'

Date rape: 'You can't be too careful'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2009

Much as we might like to believe that date rape is a curse of the Western world, we have to open our eyes to the fact that the crime is much closer to home than we realise.

Want an MA in HR management?

Want an MA in HR management?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2006

The School of Management and Labour Studies of the Tata Institute of Social Science, Mumbai, invites applications for its Master of Arts Programme in Human Resource Management and Labour Relations.

No love affair or marriage, Anju returning to India, says Pak friend

No love affair or marriage, Anju returning to India, says Pak friend

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

A married Indian woman has travelled to Pakistan's northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to meet her friend whom she befriended and fell in love with on Facebook, police said on Sunday.

China's next problem: Urbanisation

China's next problem: Urbanisation

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

Up to 300 million farmers will move into cities over the next two decades.

'India's image has taken a beating'

'India's image has taken a beating'

Rediff.com8 May 2008

India's standing in the international community will take a beating now that it has become evident that the Indo-US civil nuclear deal has been given a silent burial, eminent economist Lord Meghnad Desai has said.

TISS: Masters in globalisation and labour

TISS: Masters in globalisation and labour

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

Tata Institute of Social Sciences offers a two year programme in globalisation and labour.

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

K'taka portfolios: Siddaramaiah keeps finance, Shivakumar gets irrigation

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Shivakumar has got the all-important Major and Medium Irrigation and Bengaluru City Development, including the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike (BBMP), Bangalore Development Authority, Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board, Bangalore Metropolitan Region Development Authority and the Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited.

Delhi horror: 'Why was girl's body found naked?'

Delhi horror: 'Why was girl's body found naked?'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

'I spoke to her at 9 pm on Saturday and asked when she would return. She said she will come home in some time. Later, I took my medicines and went to sleep, after that, I have no idea what happened'

8 Tips To Crack The Armed Forces Entrance Exam

8 Tips To Crack The Armed Forces Entrance Exam

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

All work in the armed forces is team work. One has to deal with people all the time -- at work, play and even during war, advises IAF Veteran Air Commodore Nitin Sathe.