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'Applying to universities abroad is increasingly risky'

'Applying to universities abroad is increasingly risky'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

'With the current situation in the global job market, students come back with an added burden of educational loans.'

Trump, Melania to be accorded traditional welcome

Trump, Melania to be accorded traditional welcome

Rediff.com23 Feb 2020

According to the sources, the President of the United States (POTUS) and First Lady of the United States (FLOTUS) will be welcomed with traditional 'teeka', 'thali' laden with flowers and stoles after they arrive at the hotel on Monday. They said women dressed in traditional attire will greet the Trumps.

Naga peace solution finds no mention in BJP's state manifesto

Naga peace solution finds no mention in BJP's state manifesto

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The Bharatiya Janata Party has released its manifesto for the upcoming Nagaland assembly elections, promising a special package for the eastern part of the state and establishment of a board for the holistic development of the region if the party returns to power for the second time in a row.

'They played Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo At The White House'

'They played Aye Mere Watan Ke Logo At The White House'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

'It was beautifully played by an American band.'

Indian frontline worker in UAE wages 6-month battle against Covid, death

Indian frontline worker in UAE wages 6-month battle against Covid, death

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

A 38-year-old Indian frontline warrior in the United Arab Emirates was on Thursday discharged from hospital after he made a miraculous recovery from COVID-19 that seriously damaged his lungs and left him in an unconscious state for six months.

Hotelier becomes 18th witness to turn hostile in 2008 Malegaon blast case

Hotelier becomes 18th witness to turn hostile in 2008 Malegaon blast case

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

The hotelier from Panchmarhi, during his deposition in the court of Special NIA Judge PR Sitre, denied making any statement to the probe agencies, said special public prosecutor Avinash Rasal.

Kanhaiya Lal murder: 2 Pak nationals among 11 named in NIA chargesheet

Kanhaiya Lal murder: 2 Pak nationals among 11 named in NIA chargesheet

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The assailants claimed they hacked Lal to death to avenge an alleged insult to Islam.

It's millet and risotto for Modi's state dinner, but non-vegetarians have a choice

It's millet and risotto for Modi's state dinner, but non-vegetarians have a choice

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

Marinated millet, corn kernel salad and stuffed mushrooms are on the menu for 400 guests invited to the White House dinner being hosted for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Cruise flagged off by Modi stuck? IWAI says no

Cruise flagged off by Modi stuck? IWAI says no

Rediff.com16 Jan 2023

The cruise which was scheduled to dock at the shore for the tourists to visit Chirand, an archaeological site, got stuck because of water deficiency in the Ganges near the Doriganj area of the district.

'We expect bigger crowd for Amarnath Yatra'

'We expect bigger crowd for Amarnath Yatra'

Rediff.com19 May 2022

'Definitely, crowd management will be a challenge, but we will ensure we have enough forces at hand to take care of any situation.'

AIIMS Delhi issues SOPs for treating MPs, draws flak

AIIMS Delhi issues SOPs for treating MPs, draws flak

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

With a view to streamline treatment facilities for MPs, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has come up with a set of standard operating procedures (SOPs) that include providing a nodal officer to coordinate and facilitate medical care arrangements.

Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit Pakistan

Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

They will be among 25,000 pilgrims from the world over visiting Pakistan to commemorate the 539th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak in Talwandi, now called Nankana Sahib.

Renovation of Kejriwal's residence cost Rs 52 crore: Report to LG

Renovation of Kejriwal's residence cost Rs 52 crore: Report to LG

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The cost of Rs 52.71 crore included Rs 33.49 crore spent on the construction of the house and Rs 19.22 crore on a camp office for the chief minister, the report said, citing records of the Public Works Department (PWD).

'Even Kasab didn't have...': Aaditya on security of rebel Sena MLAs

'Even Kasab didn't have...': Aaditya on security of rebel Sena MLAs

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs who support Shinde returned to Mumbai from Goa on Saturday evening on the eve of the Assembly session, and were lodged in a luxury hotel in south Mumbai, where Vidhan Bhavan, venue of the floor test, is located.

'Modi hasn't forgotten his human touch'

'Modi hasn't forgotten his human touch'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

'The prime minister is talking to his Chachaji and he is crying in the PM's lap, it was such an emotional scene.'

Many countries interested in bilateral rupee trade: Sitharaman

Many countries interested in bilateral rupee trade: Sitharaman

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday said many countries have evinced interest for bilateral trade in the rupee after the RBI announced a mechanism recently. Speaking at Mindmine Summit 2022, she said this along with other steps taken by the government is towards full capital account convertibility. "It isn't the rouble-rupee which was in the old format. "Now this (bilateral rupee trade) formulation, which I am glad the RBI has come up at a time which was so critical," she said when asked if India is ready for capital account convertibility.

Trade settlement in rupee: Fearing sanctions by West, banks seek clarity

Trade settlement in rupee: Fearing sanctions by West, banks seek clarity

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Banks have raised concerns over the new international trade settlement in rupee, fearing that facilitation of such a mechanism could result in them facing the ire of economic sanctions by the West, people aware of the matter said. Large banks with overseas operations have sought clarity and assurance from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) that they will not be targeted with sanctions for facilitating rupee trade with a sanction-hit country such as Russia. The present payment mechanism is a shift from earlier such arrangements, like the one with sanction-hit Iran, which involved banks facilitating settlement of international trade that did not have business in the sanctioned nation.

Indians in Ukraine asked to 'remain safe wherever' they are

Indians in Ukraine asked to 'remain safe wherever' they are

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

The Indian embassy issued a fresh advisory as Russia carries out a military operation in Ukraine, triggering a major confrontation between the two sides.

Special train to ferry N-E Indians back to B'lore on Sep 1

Special train to ferry N-E Indians back to B'lore on Sep 1

Rediff.com30 Aug 2012

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will run a special train to Bangalore on September 1 to ferry people back, who had fled from many parts of south India in panic over rumoured threats.

Covid ban on international passenger flights extended till Feb 28

Covid ban on international passenger flights extended till Feb 28

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights in the country has been extended till February 28, aviation regulator DGCA said on Wednesday.

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.

Imran Khan's 3-year sentence suspended by Islamabad HC

Imran Khan's 3-year sentence suspended by Islamabad HC

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

The judges reserved the verdict on Monday after the rival lawyers concluded their arguments on the suspension of the three-year sentence handed down to the 70-year-old PTI chairman by Additional District and Session Judge, Islamabad, Humayun Dilawar on August 5.

Anti-Adani port protestors attack Kerala police station, 29 cops injured

Anti-Adani port protestors attack Kerala police station, 29 cops injured

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

A mob of agitators led by the Latin Catholic church Sunday night attacked Vizhinjam police station in Thiruvananthapuram in protest against the construction of Adani port, injuring at least 29 policemen and damaging police vehicles.

Govt to inform SC of J-K's political future on Thursday

Govt to inform SC of J-K's political future on Thursday

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

The central government's response was conveyed to the court by Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, after a five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud, hearing the pleas challenging the abrogation of Article 370, asked it to set a specific time frame for restoration of electoral democracy in the erstwhile state.

Govt gets surprise support from Khurshid over Vaidik controversy

Govt gets surprise support from Khurshid over Vaidik controversy

Rediff.com16 Jul 2014

The government's position on a meeting that a journalist had with 26/11 mastermind Hafiz Saeed got endorsement from an unexpected quarter on Wednesday with Congress leader Salman Khurshid saying it was a "private initiative" and the Indian High Commission in Islamabad had nothing to do with it.

Even loudspeakers with permission removed from mosques, says UP minorities panel

Even loudspeakers with permission removed from mosques, says UP minorities panel

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

Urging the Uttar Pradesh government to ensure best facilities for Muslims during the holy month of Ramzan, the state minorities commission has claimed that the local authorities are forcibly removing even those loudspeakers from mosques that had been installed as per the rules.

How To Improve Your Child's School Behaviour

How To Improve Your Child's School Behaviour

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

There are no bad children, just bad behaviour, insists Bhavana Nagendra.

'One can go overboard; Esmayeel Shroff guided me'

'One can go overboard; Esmayeel Shroff guided me'

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

Raakhee Gulzar has only words of praise for Director Esmayeel Shroff, who passed away at the age of 62.

Moosewala murder: Delhi court rejects gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's plea

Moosewala murder: Delhi court rejects gangster Lawrence Bishnoi's plea

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Special Judge Praveen Singh said there was no ground for the accused to file the application before the court.

Kerala mridangam artist sets new Guinness record

Kerala mridangam artist sets new Guinness record

Rediff.com29 May 2005

Young mridangam artist Kuzhalmannam G Ramakrishnan of Kerala on Saturday set a new Guinness record in percussion instruments by playing the mridangam non-stop for over 84 hours.

'She called to say goodbye'

'She called to say goodbye'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

'We could hear from the phone the bombing and the shooting and the Arab screaming.'

Tight security for Modi's Mumbai visit, traffic curbs in place

Tight security for Modi's Mumbai visit, traffic curbs in place

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

In view of the prime minister's visit, a few roads in the area will be closed for vehicles, while traffic will be diverted on some other routes, the traffic police said.

Why Bharat Jodo Yatra Bothers Modi-Shah

Why Bharat Jodo Yatra Bothers Modi-Shah

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

If you are a BJP backer, you'd ask why Modi and Shah would even bother about Rahul Gandhi and Congress. But they do. Because they are serious politicians who win elections. That's why their priority is to ensure Rahul cannot shed his 'Pappu' image, points Shekhar Gupta.

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