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Somaiya Vidyavihar Secures Double Win at Inter-University Squash Championship

Somaiya Vidyavihar Secures Double Win at Inter-University Squash Championship

Rediff.com1 days ago

Somaiya Vidyavihar University emerged victorious in both the men's and women's categories at the AIU All India Inter-University Squash Tournament, held at their sports academy. The tournament saw participation from 76 teams across 36 universities in India.

Himachal Pradesh University Student Held in Stabbing Incident

Himachal Pradesh University Student Held in Stabbing Incident

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A first-year law student at Himachal Pradesh University has been arrested for allegedly stabbing a person during a fight between two groups on campus.

VP Radhakrishnan Calls on Nagaland University Graduates to Embrace Leadership

VP Radhakrishnan Calls on Nagaland University Graduates to Embrace Leadership

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan addressed Nagaland University graduates, urging them to become responsible leaders and contribute to nation-building, emphasising the importance of peace, unity, and character for development.

The Girl From Bhandup Who Became Ms Universe USA

The Girl From Bhandup Who Became Ms Universe USA

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

'Don't let the world put you in a box. If the world tries to put you in a box, don't stay in it. Step out of it. And if you have to, burn that box completely,' says Siddhata Patil.

Al Falah University chairman arrested in forgery case

Al Falah University chairman arrested in forgery case

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The chairman, Javad Ahmad Siddiqui, has been remanded to four days of police custody for further questioning.

IIT Delhi and University of Exeter collaborate on sports tech innovations for injury prevention and real-time concussion detection.

IIT Delhi and University of Exeter collaborate on sports tech innovations for injury prevention and real-time concussion detection.

Rediff.com6 days ago

IIT Delhi, in collaboration with the University of Exeter, is developing cutting-edge sports technology, including wearable ultrasound sensors for injury prevention and helmets that can detect concussions in real-time, potentially revolutionising athlete safety and performance.

Indian students recovering after stabbing at Russian university

Indian students recovering after stabbing at Russian university

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Four Indian medical students injured in a stabbing attack at a Russian university are reported to be stable and recovering well. The attacker, a 15-year-old, is also hospitalized.

Phase out universal subsidies: ADB-PwC study to 16th FC

Phase out universal subsidies: ADB-PwC study to 16th FC

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Governments should move away from universal subsidies towards tightly targeted transfers, backed by stricter eligibility norms, sunset clauses and periodic audits to curb leakages and improve spending efficiency, a joint study by Asian Development Bank and PwC has recommended.

Not the country I grew up in: Naseer after Mumbai University drops him from event

Not the country I grew up in: Naseer after Mumbai University drops him from event

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah has publicly criticized Mumbai University after being uninvited from a student event, citing concerns over freedom of expression and the current political climate.

Students Urged to Embrace AI Wisely, Not Fear It

Students Urged to Embrace AI Wisely, Not Fear It

Rediff.com3 days ago

At the D Y Patil International University's Foundation Day, experts advised students to embrace AI wisely, highlighting its potential and the importance of critical thinking in the digital age.

US Business Schools Eye India Partnerships

US Business Schools Eye India Partnerships

Rediff.com6 days ago

The outreach comes amid a drop in Indian student enrolments in management programmes at American universities last year, following changes to US student visa policies.

Tezpur University VC sent on leave amid protests

Tezpur University VC sent on leave amid protests

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Nearly three months after students and teachers launched protests demanding the removal of Tezpur University Vice Chancellor (VC) Shambhu Nath Singh, the Ministry of Education (MoE) asked him to proceed on leave and ordered the setting up of an enquiry panel to probe into the allegations against him, according to officials.

Indian students start leaving Iran, 1st batch to depart today

Indian students start leaving Iran, 1st batch to depart today

Rediff.com7 days ago

According to information shared with students, those enrolled at Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Iran University of Medical Sciences, and Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences have been offered two evacuation routes -- either through Armenia or Azerbaijan.

India Targets 200,000 Foreign Students by 2030

India Targets 200,000 Foreign Students by 2030

Rediff.com7 days ago

The government has intensified its Study in India programme and is working closely with universities and states to achieve this goal.

HC questions DU's blanket ban on campus protests, seeks explanation

HC questions DU's blanket ban on campus protests, seeks explanation

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Delhi High Court has questioned the blanket ban on protests and demonstrations on the Delhi University campus, seeking justification from the university and Delhi Police. The court acknowledged the need for balance but emphasized that a complete prohibition is likely untenable.

Delhi blast: ED attaches Al Falah University assets worth Rs 140 cr

Delhi blast: ED attaches Al Falah University assets worth Rs 140 cr

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached the land and building of Haryana-based Al Falah University, worth about Rs 140 crore, that came under the radar of the security agencies following the November 10 Red Fort area blast, and filed a charge sheet against Al Falah Group chairman Jawad Ahmed Siddiqui and his charitable trust.

JMI Probes Boys' Entry and Brawl at Girls' Hostel

JMI Probes Boys' Entry and Brawl at Girls' Hostel

Rediff.com4 days ago

Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI) is investigating an incident where a group of boys allegedly entered the premises of the girls' hostel and engaged in a brawl. The university has launched an inquiry after a video of the incident circulated on social media.

Man Shot Dead Outside Chandigarh Gym in Broad Daylight

Man Shot Dead Outside Chandigarh Gym in Broad Daylight

Rediff.com14 hours ago

A 31-year-old man was shot dead in Chandigarh by two unidentified assailants outside a gym, marking the second shooting incident in the city within 24 hours.

Bomb Threats Trigger Evacuations in Gujarat, Later Deemed Hoax

Bomb Threats Trigger Evacuations in Gujarat, Later Deemed Hoax

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A private university in Vadodara was evacuated following a bomb threat email, while similar messages were received by multiple passport and post offices across Gujarat. All threats were later deemed a hoax after extensive searches found nothing suspicious.

BLA's Use of Female Suicide Bombers Exposed After Arrest in Pakistan

BLA's Use of Female Suicide Bombers Exposed After Arrest in Pakistan

Rediff.com9 hours ago

A female suicide bomber, allegedly trained by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), has been arrested in Pakistan, highlighting the group's tactics of brainwashing young individuals for terror attacks.

The Biggest Spy Movies

The Biggest Spy Movies

Rediff.com1 days ago

Dhurandhar - The Revenge arrives this week and all eyes are on how entertaining the film turns out to be and how much money it makes at the box office. A look at the Top 10 biggies in the Hindi spy film genre.

Pirated NCERT Textbook Syndicate Busted in Delhi, Arrest Made

Pirated NCERT Textbook Syndicate Busted in Delhi, Arrest Made

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a Delhi University graduate and seized over 5,000 pirated NCERT textbooks from a godown in outer Delhi, dismantling a syndicate involved in the distribution of counterfeit educational material.

International Olympic Committee Faces Criticism Over Potential Sex Testing And Transgender Ban

International Olympic Committee Faces Criticism Over Potential Sex Testing And Transgender Ban

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Human rights and sports advocacy groups are urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to reconsider reported plans for universal genetic sex testing for female athletes and a blanket ban on transgender and intersex competitors, warning of potential harm to gender equity in sports.

Indian student shot dead near Toronto University

Indian student shot dead near Toronto University

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

A 20-year-old Indian doctoral student has been shot dead near the University of Toronto Scarborough campus, with authorities probing the case as a homicide, officials said.

Scientists Discover Novel Chemical Reaction with Applications in Drug Development and Sustainable Plastics

Scientists Discover Novel Chemical Reaction with Applications in Drug Development and Sustainable Plastics

Rediff.com5 days ago

Researchers have discovered a new chemical reaction that spontaneously makes and breaks a sulphur-sulphur bond at room temperature, offering potential applications in drug development, protein science, biotechnology, and chemical and material science.

DU Student Arrested for Murdering Woman Over Marriage Pressure

DU Student Arrested for Murdering Woman Over Marriage Pressure

Rediff.com5 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a 24-year-old Delhi University student for allegedly strangling a woman to death in a hotel room in Old Delhi after she pressured him to marry her.

Clerk rapes 22-yr-old woman on govt university campus

Clerk rapes 22-yr-old woman on govt university campus

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

A 22-year-old woman was allegedly raped by a clerk of a state government-run university on the campus on the pretext of providing her a job at the facility in Madhya Pradesh's Jabalpur city, police said on Saturday.

Eminent historian K N Panikkar passes away at 90

Eminent historian K N Panikkar passes away at 90

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Eminent historian and academic K.N. Panikkar, known for his Marxist interpretation of history and advocacy for secularism, has passed away at the age of 90. His contributions to historical research and defence of secular values are widely recognised.

Study Reveals How Cells Sense Their Environment Beyond Direct Contact

Study Reveals How Cells Sense Their Environment Beyond Direct Contact

Rediff.com2 days ago

A new study reveals that human cells, including cancer cells, possess the ability to sense their environment far beyond their immediate point of contact, potentially influencing cell movement and cancer spread.

Study Reveals How Cells Sense Their Environment Beyond Direct Contact

Study Reveals How Cells Sense Their Environment Beyond Direct Contact

Rediff.com2 days ago

A new study reveals that human cells, including cancer cells, possess the ability to sense their environment far beyond their immediate point of contact, potentially influencing cell movement and cancer spread.

How Shantanu Narayen Transformed Adobe

How Shantanu Narayen Transformed Adobe

Rediff.com2 days ago

For many outside the technology sector, Shantanu Narayen's impact may not always be visible, but his leadership quietly transformed how millions of people learn, work, create and run businesses across the world.

9-foot crocodile is the latest entrant at IIT Bombay

9-foot crocodile is the latest entrant at IIT Bombay

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 9-foot-long crocodile entered the IIT Bombay campus and was safely rescued by wildlife experts. The reptile was spotted by security staff and subsequently captured by a rescue team from the forest department and RAWW. The crocodile is currently under observation and will be released back into its natural habitat after a medical examination.

Lokesh Sathyanathan Wins Long Jump Gold At NCAA Indoor Championships

Lokesh Sathyanathan Wins Long Jump Gold At NCAA Indoor Championships

Rediff.com4 days ago

Young Indian athlete Lokesh Sathyanathan won the gold medal in the men's long jump at the NCAA Indoor Championships, setting a new indoor national record.

All You Need To Know About Aditya Dhar!

All You Need To Know About Aditya Dhar!

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Before Dhurandhar: The Revenge releases, let's take a look at Aditya Dhar's remarkable journey from being an assistant director to helming India's most successful film.

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari Wants To Direct Deepika, Alia, Sai Pallavi

Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari Wants To Direct Deepika, Alia, Sai Pallavi

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Why can't a woman make a Rs 100 or Rs 1,000 crore film, why only a male director has to make?'

Egg White Protein Shows Promise in Removing PFAS from Water

Egg White Protein Shows Promise in Removing PFAS from Water

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A new study reveals that ovalbumin, the main protein in egg whites, can effectively bind and remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from contaminated water, presenting a sustainable solution for tackling these persistent chemicals.

Want To Study At The University Of Surrey?

Want To Study At The University Of Surrey?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

The International Excellence Scholarship (Postgraduate) 2026 aims to help students from financially challenged backgrounds with their college education.

Veteran journalist HK Dua, media advisor to 2 PMs, passes away

Veteran journalist HK Dua, media advisor to 2 PMs, passes away

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Eminent journalist HK Dua, who led editorial operations at three of India's leading newspapers, has died at the age of 88. He was also a nominated member of the Rajya Sabha and served as media advisor to two prime ministers.

Indian Runner Twinkle Chaudhary Receives Four-Year Ban for Doping Violation

Indian Runner Twinkle Chaudhary Receives Four-Year Ban for Doping Violation

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Indian middle-distance runner Twinkle Chaudhary has been banned for four years by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) after testing positive for a banned substance. She was cleared of breaching her provisional suspension.

Moons Orbiting Free-Floating Planets Could Harbour Life for Billions of Years, Study Suggests

Moons Orbiting Free-Floating Planets Could Harbour Life for Billions of Years, Study Suggests

Rediff.com2 days ago

A new study suggests that moons orbiting free-floating planets, with dense hydrogen atmospheres and tidal heating, could maintain liquid oceans for billions of years, potentially supporting the development of complex life.