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'Despite Covid we don't care about health'

'Despite Covid we don't care about health'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

'The first duty of the government is to learn lessons from a bad experience and course correct. It's a pity that the government is making policy without looking at evidence and differentiating between immediate and urgent.'

Recipe: Aloo Bhaat

Recipe: Aloo Bhaat

Rediff.com18 Jun 2023

Adore Dalmia Sayani offers her late father's favourite recipe.

Blame mobiles for rape; ban them in schools, colleges: Karnataka MLAs

Blame mobiles for rape; ban them in schools, colleges: Karnataka MLAs

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

In a recommendation stoking controversy, a committee of the Karnataka legislature has proposed a ban on mobile phones in schools and colleges as a step to curb incidents like rape.

SC rejects legal status for same-sex marriage, bats for queer rights

SC rejects legal status for same-sex marriage, bats for queer rights

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Directing the Centre, states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure the queer community is not discriminated against, the CJI, who is heading the constitution bench, said queer is a natural phenomenon known for ages and is neither urban nor elitist.

COMING UP In October: Ganapath, Dono, Tejas

COMING UP In October: Ganapath, Dono, Tejas

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Tiger Shroff returns to the big screen after 18 months... Kangana plays a fighter pilot...Vidhu Vinod Chopra directs 12th Fail and much more...

Will abide by constitutional modalities: Irani on school books

Will abide by constitutional modalities: Irani on school books

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday rejected allegations that her ministry was trying to push books written by Hindutva ideologues, saying it will abide by "constitutional modalities" before taking any step.

'I earn Rs 2 lakhs per month but can't save. Please help'

'I earn Rs 2 lakhs per month but can't save. Please help'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

rediffGURU and financial planning expert Colonel Sanjeev Govila (retd) will answer your personal finance-related questions.

Sexual assault on minor: Criminal case against Bangalore school

Sexual assault on minor: Criminal case against Bangalore school

Rediff.com23 Oct 2014

Two days after the sexual assault on a 3-and-half-year-old girl student at a school in Bangalore, police are yet to arrest the culprit, as the state government on Thursday decided to file a criminal case against the institution for violating several rules.

'If I am called a sex symbol today, I don't care'

'If I am called a sex symbol today, I don't care'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

'I had lied to Yashji about my age. I was only 13-and-a-half, but I told him I was 18.' 'When the time came to travel to Yashji's famous Swiss shoots, I had to get a school leaving certificate.' 'When I gave Yashji the certificate, he almost fell off the chair.'

School's out: Teachers' strike hits 2.8 crore students in Bihar

School's out: Teachers' strike hits 2.8 crore students in Bihar

Rediff.com6 May 2015

Over 2.8 crore students in government run schools in Bihar have been affected by the strike resulting in the indeterminate closure of nearly 77,000 schools.

Fortis' Shivinder Singh to step down; to join spiritual organisation

Fortis' Shivinder Singh to step down; to join spiritual organisation

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Fortis Healthcare Executive Vice-Chairman Shivinder Mohan Singh is stepping down from his position to join a philosophical and spiritual organisation.

ISRO Satellite, Developed By 750 Schoolgirls

ISRO Satellite, Developed By 750 Schoolgirls

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

AzaadiSAT had around 75 small payloads developed by schoolgirls of 75 rural schools.

Will Ideology Trump Personalities And Issues in TN Again?

Will Ideology Trump Personalities And Issues in TN Again?

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

According to DMK, the voters are already consolidated on ideological lines, hence the impact of anti-incumbency, whether against the BJP Centre or the DMK state may not be too much, notes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Renewable energy: Avaada, others up the ante against conglomerates

Renewable energy: Avaada, others up the ante against conglomerates

Rediff.com24 Dec 2023

When Vineet Mittal first got into solar power, sometime around 2009, and was planting solar panels in Gujarat, renewable energy looked like a sector ripe for startups. Renewables were clearly the future of energy, and the big boys - Mukesh Ambani's Reliance, Adani Group, and the Tatas - were focusing much more on coal and petroleum. Little did Mittal know that things were going to change drastically.

Nehru erased from Rajasthan school textbook

Nehru erased from Rajasthan school textbook

Rediff.com8 May 2016

Students of class VIII in Rajasthan schools will no longer study the contribution of Jawaharlal Nehru in their social science textbook as references to the first prime minister have been dropped.

Petitioners seek open court hearing for same sex marriage review plea

Petitioners seek open court hearing for same sex marriage review plea

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

A petition seeking a review of the October 17 verdict refusing to accord legal recognition to same-sex marriages was mentioned before the Supreme Court on Thursday for an open court hearing.

Stalin launches free breakfast scheme for TN's primary students

Stalin launches free breakfast scheme for TN's primary students

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The breakfast scheme for government school students from class 1 to 5 was launched in Madurai on Thursday by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin who served and ate the food along with the children.

Ponting's shock admission: Offered England coaching role

Ponting's shock admission: Offered England coaching role

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Ponting said he was approached by Rob Key, who was then appointed as the English Cricket Board's new director of men's cricket.

Will move into Gaza, but won't tell when: Netanyahu

Will move into Gaza, but won't tell when: Netanyahu

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Israel has drafted 350,000-400,000 soldiers for a ground operation in Gaza since the dastardly attacks on its southern communities on October 7.

'This is definitely not an act done by a sane person'

'This is definitely not an act done by a sane person'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

'I feel she has some mental disorder. Or, it was an act of pure revenge.'

Nasscom finishing school for engg students soon

Nasscom finishing school for engg students soon

Rediff.com26 Apr 2007

Taking a further step towards making engineering students 'industry-ready and thus employable', Nasscom is in the final stages of launching its 'finishing school' courses in seven National Institutes of Technology and at IIT-Roorkee.

9 steps to overcome fear and feel confident

9 steps to overcome fear and feel confident

Rediff.com13 Oct 2020

Tell yourself that nothing is worth losing sleep over and every opportunity leads to growth and learning.

6-yr-old raped in Bangalore school, parents protest

6-yr-old raped in Bangalore school, parents protest

Rediff.com17 Jul 2014

A six-year-old girl student was allegedly raped by "unknown persons" at a prominent school in Bangalore, leading to angry protests by parents who besieged the institution on Thursda, demanding action from the management.

Sunak sacks Indian origin home secy; Ex-PM Cameron brought in

Sunak sacks Indian origin home secy; Ex-PM Cameron brought in

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Monday sacked his Indian-origin Home Secretary, Suella Braverman, and replaced her with James Cleverly, while former premier David Cameron, in an unusual move, is back in the frontline government as the new foreign secretary.

Chandrayaan-3 is triumph of Indian innovation: Former NASA official

Chandrayaan-3 is triumph of Indian innovation: Former NASA official

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Official Mike Gold has said Chandrayaan-3's success is a triumph of Indian innovation, human capital and the capabilities that will take India even further.

Omicron: States told to step up testing; curbs extended till Dec 31

Omicron: States told to step up testing; curbs extended till Dec 31

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

Union health secretary Rajesh Bhushan held a review meeting with states and Union Territories on Tuesday and advised them to ramp up testing for early identification and management of cases.

Provide water, toilets in all schools in 6 months: SC

Provide water, toilets in all schools in 6 months: SC

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

The Supreme Court today directed the Centre and state governments to provide basic infrastructure, including drinking water and toilets, in all schools within six months

Tussle between Nitish govt, Bihar Guv over appointment of VCs escalates

Tussle between Nitish govt, Bihar Guv over appointment of VCs escalates

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The ongoing tussle between the Nitish Kumar government and the Raj Bhavan further escalated with the Bihar education department inviting applications for the post of vice-chancellors (VC) in different universities days after Governor (Chancellor) Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar's secretariat issued a similar advertisement.

Recipe: Neha Deepak Shah's Rajma Kebabs

Recipe: Neha Deepak Shah's Rajma Kebabs

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Rajma makes far better kebabs than you imagined.

CWG 2026: What's next after host Victoria pulled out?

CWG 2026: What's next after host Victoria pulled out?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Australia's state of Victoria has withdrawn as host of the 2026 Commonwealth Games, placing the future of the quadrennial multi-sport event in doubt

Deploy central forces in all Bengal districts in 48 hrs: HC to SEC

Deploy central forces in all Bengal districts in 48 hrs: HC to SEC

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The court noted that no appreciable steps have been taken ever since an order was passed by it on June 13 to deploy central forces in sensitive areas for the poll process.

4 teenagers arrested over London Islamic school arson

4 teenagers arrested over London Islamic school arson

Rediff.com10 Jun 2013

Scotland Yard have arrested four teenagers in connection with a fire at an Islamic boarding school in south-east London.

42% OBC quota in panchayats if Cong comes to power: Rahul in T'gana

42% OBC quota in panchayats if Cong comes to power: Rahul in T'gana

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

This will pave the way for emergence of 24,000 new panchayat-level leaders in Telangana, he said.

A Must-Watch Film On Domestic Violence

A Must-Watch Film On Domestic Violence

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'When I looked closely at people and stories from that region, I realised that the landscape contributes a lot to how people behave.'

How Much Does It Cost To Study Medicine Abroad?

How Much Does It Cost To Study Medicine Abroad?

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

rediffGURU Sushil Sukhwani offers expert advice on about pursuing higher education abroad.

Israel's relocation order to Gaza people 'extremely dangerous': UN chief

Israel's relocation order to Gaza people 'extremely dangerous': UN chief

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

Voicing his deep concern, the UN chief said that the "hospitals in the south of Gaza are already at capacity and will not be able to accept thousands of new patients from the north."

CBI raids houses of Bengal minister, TMC MLA in civic body recruitment scam

CBI raids houses of Bengal minister, TMC MLA in civic body recruitment scam

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

A team of CBI officers reached his residence in south Kolkata's Chetla area along with a large contingent of central forces in the morning, officials said.

Pak school teachers allowed to carry guns to ward off terrorist attacks

Pak school teachers allowed to carry guns to ward off terrorist attacks

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided that the employees of all educational institutions including teachers will be carrying licensed arms on the premises to respond in a suitable way in case of a terrorist attack.

Tribals in Manipur reach out to INDIA; seek President's rule

Tribals in Manipur reach out to INDIA; seek President's rule

Rediff.com29 Jul 2023

The ITLF alleged that thousands of weapons looted from state armouries in capital Imphal are being used in the "ethnic cleansing campaign".

Review plea filed against SC verdict on same-sex marriage

Review plea filed against SC verdict on same-sex marriage

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The review plea by one of the petitioners Udit Sood has been filed with the apex court registry.