News for 'Tata Institute of Social Sciences'

Tribute to JRD Tata, an iconic businessman

Tribute to JRD Tata, an iconic businessman

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

"I do not want India to be an economic superpower. I want India to be a happy country." - JRD Tata

Elgar accused recruited JNU, TISS students for terror activity: NIA

Elgar accused recruited JNU, TISS students for terror activity: NIA

Rediff.com23 Aug 2021

The accused persons held training camps at various regions to recruit cadres at all levels for commission of terrorist activities of the CPI (Maoist), the anti-terror agency said.

'I've Not Backstabbed Anybody'

'I've Not Backstabbed Anybody'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'They are attacking my wife; they are attacking our 13-month-old daughter. They are saying that I do drugs.' 'I'm giving an open challenge to Mr Nawab Malik and Ms Sana Malik let's go to the labs and let's do the medical test of our family and your family.'

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.

Top 20 B-schools of India 2012

Top 20 B-schools of India 2012

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

India's leading MBA preparatory resources website pagalguy.com has announced its annual B-school rankings for the year 2012.

'Nitish Kumar acts like a dictator'

'Nitish Kumar acts like a dictator'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

'Nitish Kumar is fooling the people of Bihar.' 'He will not probe anything because if he does so, he will be trapped himself.'

Coping with Naxals: Plan panel's 7-point strategy

Coping with Naxals: Plan panel's 7-point strategy

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

Working for the adivasis' well-being through means that secure their rights, honour their dignity and build a shared prosperity will make the Maoists irrelevant, says Rajni Bakshi.

TISS gangrape victim deposes before Mumbai court

TISS gangrape victim deposes before Mumbai court

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

The victim, who had flown back to the US soon after the incident, appeared before a special fast track court and deposed against the six arrested accused.

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.

Mumbai student's rape: Court acquits all 6 accused

Mumbai student's rape: Court acquits all 6 accused

Rediff.com6 Oct 2010

The six accused -- Vinamra Soni, Harshvardhan Yadav, Jashkaran Bhullar, Anish Borkataki, Dev Colabawala and Kundanraj Borgohain -- had been charged under Section 376 (g) of the Indian Penal Code for gang rape.

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.

How Much Walking/Jogging Is Good For Health?

How Much Walking/Jogging Is Good For Health?

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan offers advice on how to heal from injuries and take care of your overall health.

TISS students watch BBC documentary amid protest by BJP youth wing

TISS students watch BBC documentary amid protest by BJP youth wing

Rediff.com29 Jan 2023

The students had earlier planned to arrange a mass screening of the documentary India: The Modi Question, but they watched it on Saturday on laptops and mobile phones at a decided time and venue despite a warning by the institute, while tight police security was deployed outside the campus, he said.

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.

Tata Trusts to invest in socially relevant start-ups

Tata Trusts to invest in socially relevant start-ups

Rediff.com10 Mar 2017

The partners intend to invest $2 million annually through the India Innovation Growth Programme for the entrepreneurs to develop technology-based solutions for the betterment of the society

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.

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

Happened because UP didn't do what was expected: SC on slap row

Happened because UP didn't do what was expected: SC on slap row

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court said on Friday the developments that followed the unsavoury incident of slapping of a Muslim schoolboy by his classmates at the behest of their teacher in Uttar Pradesh were the result of the State not doing what was expected of it after the offence was committed.

'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.

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.

SC asks UP to facilitate slap victim's admission to private school

SC asks UP to facilitate slap victim's admission to private school

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The state's education department told a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj Mithal it was constituting a committee to consider the admission of the victim child to a private CBSE-affiliated school.

TISS offers diploma in Media and Cultural studies

TISS offers diploma in Media and Cultural studies

Rediff.com20 Aug 2007

Tata Institute of Social Sciences offers a two-year degree programme for a diploma in Media and Cultural studies.

S Ramadorai quits govt bodies; rumoured to be next Tata Sons chairman

S Ramadorai quits govt bodies; rumoured to be next Tata Sons chairman

Rediff.com1 Nov 2016

His resignation as chairman of the government's skill development agencies triggered talk that he may be headed back to the Tata Group where a search committee is looking for a full-time chairman.

Does Your Heel Hurt While Walking?

Does Your Heel Hurt While Walking?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2024

Heel pain can be due to plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis or heel pad syndrome, says rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.

COVID 19: Is the NITI Aayog right?

COVID 19: Is the NITI Aayog right?

Rediff.com28 May 2021

NITI Aayog's attempt to bust coronavirus myths provokes a virtual storm of controversy.

The grim truth about COVID vaccinations in India

The grim truth about COVID vaccinations in India

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Facts, they say, don't lie. Nor do figures. R Ramakumar, professor at Mumbai's Tata Institute of Social Sciences, demolishes the Government of India's vaccination claims.

10 Tips for Losing Belly Fat

10 Tips for Losing Belly Fat

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Focus on consuming fewer calories overall to create a calorie deficit, which is necessary for weight loss, advises rediffGURU Dr Shakeeb Ahmed Khan.

Govt re-constitutes NAC, tribal expert Xaxa replaces Aruna Roy

Govt re-constitutes NAC, tribal expert Xaxa replaces Aruna Roy

Rediff.com6 Jun 2013

After the exit of Aruna Roy, government has reconstituted the National Advisory Council by inducting renowned sociologist Virginius Xaxa into the 12-member panel chaired by Congress president Sonia Gandhi.

Act at once against school teacher in slapping case, SC tells UP govt

Act at once against school teacher in slapping case, SC tells UP govt

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

The top court was hearing a plea filed by Tushar Gandhi, the great grandson of Mahatma Gandhi, seeking speedy investigation in the case.

Finally, justice in Muzaffarpur shelter home case

Finally, justice in Muzaffarpur shelter home case

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

The National Human Rights Commission said on January 25 that the Bihar government has paid Rs 300,000 to Rs 900,000 to the 49 victims.

Muzaffarpur scandal: Manju Verma, husband booked under Arms Act

Muzaffarpur scandal: Manju Verma, husband booked under Arms Act

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

The CBI had on Friday raided nearly 12 places in four districts of Bihar, including residences of Verma in Patna and her in-law's place in Begusarai.

DCW asks Nitish about steps taken to ensure wellbeing of girls assaulted at shelter home

DCW asks Nitish about steps taken to ensure wellbeing of girls assaulted at shelter home

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

Swati Maliwal asked if the girls were being sent to school or if they are being given counselling. She also asked Kumar to ensure that the girls are not pressured in to changing their statements.

Yet another northeast youth found dead in Delhi

Yet another northeast youth found dead in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Nov 2014

In the third such incident in the last 48 hours, a youth hailing from the northeast was found dead in South Delhi's Munirka area on Thursday night.

Bihar shelter home case: Charges framed against 21 accused

Bihar shelter home case: Charges framed against 21 accused

Rediff.com30 Mar 2019

The offence carries punishment of minimum 10 years and maximum of life imprisonment.

Godrej Properties buys Raj Kapoor's Mumbai bungalow for Rs 100 crore

Godrej Properties buys Raj Kapoor's Mumbai bungalow for Rs 100 crore

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Godrej Properties Ltd has acquired legendary film actor, director and producer Raj Kapoor's bungalow at Chembur in Mumbai for around Rs 100 crore to develop a luxury housing project with a sales potential of Rs 500 crore. The land was purchased from the Kapoor family, legal heirs of Raj Kapoor, the company said in a regulatory filing. When contacted, Godrej Properties executive chairman Pirojsha Godrej told PTI: "The total size of the land is around 1 acre.

'Caste Won't Disappear From India'

'Caste Won't Disappear From India'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

'In India those who want change cannot bring about change, and those who can bring about change do not want change.'

SC summons ex-interim CBI boss for contempt; CJI says 'God help you'

SC summons ex-interim CBI boss for contempt; CJI says 'God help you'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

The SC said Rao has prima facie committed contempt of court by transferring Sharma without taking court's consent.

Manipuri student found murdered in south Delhi

Manipuri student found murdered in south Delhi

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

A 33-year-old PhD scholar from Manipur was found murdered with his neck slashed at his home in south Delhi's Kotla Mubarakpur area on Wednesday night.