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Student union polls in Rajasthan see ruckus on campuses

Student union polls in Rajasthan see ruckus on campuses

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Students created a ruckus on university and college campuses in several cities in Rajasthan, including Jaipur, on Monday during the filing of nominations for students' union elections scheduled to be held on August 26, the police said.

How To Deal With Rise In Rents

How To Deal With Rise In Rents

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

'You may opt for a longer minimum guaranteed tenure of 12-18 months. This will ensure that in a rising rental scenario, the landlord doesn't serve you a notice and ask you to vacate the property.'

Understanding how safe are US cities

Understanding how safe are US cities

Rediff.com6 Mar 2008

Walter W Piegorsch, an expert on environmental risk, has placed 132 major cities from Albany, New York to Youngstown, Ohio on a colour-coded map that identifies their level of risk based on factors, including critical industries, ports, railroads, population, natural environment and other factors.

1 killed, 20 injured in stampede during Makar Mela in Odisha

1 killed, 20 injured in stampede during Makar Mela in Odisha

Rediff.com14 Jan 2023

The incident took place as a large number of people congregated on Badamba-Gopinathpur T-Bridge on the occasion of Makar Mela, a police officer said.

The Cute World Cup Scene Stealer

The Cute World Cup Scene Stealer

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

"Looking at the films come to life on set was a lot of fun. The lensing, the art direction and Prakash Sir's detailed eye. It felt like something special was brewing," says Naina Bhan.

Model Shubra Aiyappa's Wedding Album

Model Shubra Aiyappa's Wedding Album

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

She tied the knot with Bangalore-based businessman Vishal Sivappa.

Indian American elected to city council in Texas

Indian American elected to city council in Texas

Rediff.com18 May 2012

After several months of consistent campaigning, Indian-American Himesh Gandhi has been elected to a city council in Texas, United States. Gandhi, 35, elected to an 'At Large' seat on the Sugar Land City Council in Houston, received 2,468 votes (52.11 per cent) while Naomi Fulan Lam, a real estate broker, was in second place with 1,525 votes (32.20 per cent).

'A lot of Israeli soldiers will lose their lives'

'A lot of Israeli soldiers will lose their lives'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

'Hamas is going to be prepared. There will be booby traps and tunnels; it's going to be door to door fighting.'

'I won't kill anyone to get what I want'

'I won't kill anyone to get what I want'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

'Nobody told me upfront that you are a Marathi girl so we will not cast you.' 'I questioned myself: 'Am I not good enough?' 'Am I not good-looking to be in this industry?''

'If students can learn asking ChatGPT...'

'If students can learn asking ChatGPT...'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

'What can a teacher do that ChatGPT cannot?'

My Travels For Gauri Khan's Grandma

My Travels For Gauri Khan's Grandma

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

There were Vedic mantras engraved along with prayer songs for Lord Shiva, Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. Neither the government nor the people of Faisalabad demanded that the carvings be removed. I felt very happy to see Sanskrit shloka

PHOTOS: More rains in Mumbai as Cyclone Ockhi nears city

PHOTOS: More rains in Mumbai as Cyclone Ockhi nears city

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

Schools and colleges in the city and adjoining districts have been closed as a precautionary measure.

'Dating has changed so much with apps'

'Dating has changed so much with apps'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

'Nobody is telling you, 'Oh, my God, you are 30 and you are not married!'.'

Kerala govt trying to find source of Nipah outbreak

Kerala govt trying to find source of Nipah outbreak

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

After identifying the man who was the patient zero or index case of the Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, the state government on Saturday began looking for the source and place from where he got infected by seeking details of his mobile tower locations.

Cops turn counsellors in Kota to prevent student suicides

Cops turn counsellors in Kota to prevent student suicides

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Rocked by a spate of student suicides, the city police has set up a dedicated "Student Cell" to reach out to students and make attempts to detect early signs of stress and depression.

India's 21 best cities for business, Bangalore tops

India's 21 best cities for business, Bangalore tops

Rediff.com23 Oct 2013

Bangalore scores in terms of schools and colleges, ability to attract infrastructure, office space availability and city culture.

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

'Duggu can do anything he sets his mind to'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'Later, I asked Hrithik how he could have remained so calm in the circumstances. He told me simply, "What could have happened? At the most, they would have killed me".'

The 10 best student cities in the world 2015

The 10 best student cities in the world 2015

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

Does your favourite city feature in the list? Find out.

Huma, Saqib, Varun's Love Letters to Kashmir

Huma, Saqib, Varun's Love Letters to Kashmir

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

'From the time we landed to the time we left, we got so much love that I didn't feel like coming home.'

Microsoft partners TCS, Wipro for CityNext initiative

Microsoft partners TCS, Wipro for CityNext initiative

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

The initiative will work on 40 areas in eight domains -- Energy & water, infrastructure, planning & buildings, Transportation, Public safety & justice, Tourism, recreation & culture, Education, Health and Social services & government administration.

Trump's next in-person hearing in hush money case on Dec 4

Trump's next in-person hearing in hush money case on Dec 4

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

At the December in-person court appearance, State Supreme Court Justice Juan M Merchan will decide on the expected motions to dismiss the case.

Sania-Yaroslava in semis of Citi Open

Sania-Yaroslava in semis of Citi Open

Rediff.com29 Jul 2011

The top seeded pair of Sania Mirza and Yaroslava Shvedova stormed into the doubles semi-finals in the US $220,000 Citi Open, beating Lindsay Lee-Waters and Megan Moulton-Levy in straight sets, at College Park, United States, on Friday. The Indo-Kazakh pair won 6-3, 6-4.

MP shunts two police officers after lathi-charge on Bajrang Dal

MP shunts two police officers after lathi-charge on Bajrang Dal

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Two officers, including a deputy commissioner of police, were on Friday removed from field posting within 24 hours of a lathi-charge on Bajrang Dal activists staging an anti-drug mafia protest at a busy intersection in Indore.

Someone is complicit, says SC on Atiq Ahmad's killing

Someone is complicit, says SC on Atiq Ahmad's killing

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

It has also sought a status report from the state government on 183 "police encounters" that have taken place since 2017.

'Dharavi Will Be An Important Address In Mumbai'

'Dharavi Will Be An Important Address In Mumbai'

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

'A slum free Mumbai cannot happen with Dharavi at the centre of the city.'

Neal Mohan, a shy student who is now YouTube boss

Neal Mohan, a shy student who is now YouTube boss

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

What does Neal Mohan, anointed the next CEO of YouTube, have in common with Sir Cliff Richard? They are alumni of St Francis' College. Mohan, who will take over the reins of the social media platform, is arguably the second most high-profile personality after the British music icon to be associated with the all-boys institution ensconced in the heart of Lucknow.

'I was attacked for being anti-national'

'I was attacked for being anti-national'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

'What the film shows is an India, which was headed in a completely different direction than where we are headed.'

Hijab verdict: Section of Muslim traders observe bandh in K'taka

Hijab verdict: Section of Muslim traders observe bandh in K'taka

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

The impact of the bandh called by Ameer-E-Shariat Maulana Sagir Ahmad Khan Rashadi, was visible in areas with predominantly Muslim population in cities across the state, where shops, eateries and restaurants were shut till evening.

Indian grad's eco-friendly solution for oil spills

Indian grad's eco-friendly solution for oil spills

Rediff.com10 Aug 2011

Swapnil Jadhav, a graduate student from New York received the award for his project that could help replace the hazardous petroleum-based cleaners currently in use.

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Why 'Captain' Vijayakanth Won't Be Forgotten

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

The Tamil film industry won't forget Vijayakanth's large-heartedness, how he took care of fellow industry persons, male or female, rich or poor, young or old...recalls N Sathiya Moorthy. How he sent money quietly for the family of a stunt artiste to meet his funeral expenses, how he always ensured that all female co-stars, including junior artistes, had secure accommodation on outdoor shoots, and how he would always the first to rush help if anyone from the fraternity was in distress.

8 killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bengal, BJP seeks NIA probe

8 killed in blast at illegal firecracker unit in Bengal, BJP seeks NIA probe

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Rescue officials confirmed casualties in the incident, claiming to have already recovered 5 bodies from the heap of debris where the cracker manufacturing unit once stood.

Maha suspends 10 cops for alleged security lapse after ink attack on minister

Maha suspends 10 cops for alleged security lapse after ink attack on minister

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

The incident had occurred in Pimpri city on Saturday in apparent protest against minister Patil's controversial remark about Dr BR Ambedkar and social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.

Safety railings may have averted Maha bus mishap: Rescuer

Safety railings may have averted Maha bus mishap: Rescuer

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

The victims were part of a traditional dhol-tasha (drums and percussion) troupe, based out of Goregaon in north-west Mumbai, who had travelled to Pune's Pimpri-Chinchwad area to take part in an event.

How a Mumbai hospital deals with the city's COVID-19 crisis

How a Mumbai hospital deals with the city's COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com7 May 2020

'Most of the cases in Mumbai are asymptomatic -- 85 per cent you can say.' 'Only 10 to 15 per cent are symptomatic.'

Centre sends high-level team to Mumbai to manage measles outbreak

Centre sends high-level team to Mumbai to manage measles outbreak

Rediff.com10 Nov 2022

The team will assist the state health authorities in instituting public health measures and facilitate operationalisation of requisite control and containment measures, it said.

'People are suddenly treating me like a star'

'People are suddenly treating me like a star'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2023

'Once I left my photographs at Ram Gopal Varma's office.' 'I told a friend I was concerned no one had contacted me. My friend said, "Itni jaldi nahin hota idhar. Time lagega".'

Rishi Raj to head Society of Indian Academics

Rishi Raj to head Society of Indian Academics

Rediff.com11 Aug 2011

Dr Rishi S Raj, chair, faculty senate, City College of New York, has been elected president, Society of Indian Academics in America.

Maha registers 12 cases across 6 districts over social media posts, 6 booked

Maha registers 12 cases across 6 districts over social media posts, 6 booked

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

The arrested person is identified as a 29-year-old man from Kolhapur who allegedly used Tipu Sultan's image with the caption 'Bharat Ka Raja' on social media, which caused enmity between two communities, he said.

India needs to build 500 new cities: Prof Prahlad

India needs to build 500 new cities: Prof Prahlad

Rediff.com6 Nov 2009

"India needs to build a minimum of 500 new cities urgently. However, it has to be done from scratch to accommodate people who are on the move and to provide them better quality life," he said.

'Who the hell are you to give us standards?'

'Who the hell are you to give us standards?'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

'There cannot be any standards at all. Mind your own business.'