News for 'University College'

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

'Companies Will Be More Powerful Than Nations'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'If you align your ambition with India's rise, the peak of your careers will unfold alongside the peak of India's power.'

No black dress, attendance must-- Delhi varsity sets rules for Modi event

No black dress, attendance must-- Delhi varsity sets rules for Modi event

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

No black dresses, compulsory attendance, suspension of classes between 10 am to 12 noon are among the guidelines issued by Delhi University colleges for the live telecast of the varsity's centenary celebrations to be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

PIO's progress: Chennai-born appointed provost of MIT

PIO's progress: Chennai-born appointed provost of MIT

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Prof Anantha Chandrakasan has been named Massachusetts Institute of Technology's new provost, the first Indian-American to serve in this leadership role.

6 Times India Made History At Miss World

6 Times India Made History At Miss World

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Let's revisit the landmark women and moments from India's Miss World history.

Bharat Mata row sparks protests, war of words in Kerala

Bharat Mata row sparks protests, war of words in Kerala

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

The editorial came amidst the ongoing tussle between Arlekar and the Marxist party-led Left Democratic Front government over the usage of 'Bharat Mata portrait' during official functions being held in Raj Bhavan.

Maharashtra names international music college in Mumbai after Lata Mangeshkar

Maharashtra names international music college in Mumbai after Lata Mangeshkar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The Maharashtra cabinet on Wednesday decided to name the proposed international music college in Mumbai after legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who died recently, a state minister said.

Villager killed, 3 hurt in Pak shelling in Poonch, Rajouri

Villager killed, 3 hurt in Pak shelling in Poonch, Rajouri

Rediff.com9 May 2025

A villager was killed and three others were injured in shelling by Pakistan in forward areas of Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Rajouri districts early Friday morning, prompting Army troops to retaliate. The shelling also caused significant damage to property, with many houses and hundreds of vehicles affected. The firing and shelling were directed at areas in Rajouri, Poonch, and Jammu districts, apart from Kashmir's Kupwara and Baramulla districts, overnight.

Will Atishi emerge as AAP's new face after Kejriwal's defeat?

Will Atishi emerge as AAP's new face after Kejriwal's defeat?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Atishi, a prominent leader of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), has retained the Kalkaji Assembly seat in the Delhi elections. She defeated her BJP rival, former MP Ramesh Bidhuri, by a margin of 3,521 votes. Atishi's win comes as a relief for the AAP, which suffered major losses in the polls. She had previously served as the Chief Minister of Delhi for a short period last year. Atishi's victory is significant as she is one of the few AAP leaders to win in the elections. Her win is likely to solidify her position within the party.

'Not trash bin': Allahabad lawyers oppose Justice Varma's transfer

'Not trash bin': Allahabad lawyers oppose Justice Varma's transfer

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

The Allahabad High Court Bar Association has opposed the transfer of Delhi High Court sitting judge Justice Yashwant Varma, from whose official home a huge stash of cash was reportedly discovered. The association said that the Supreme Court's decision to transfer Justice Varma back to the Allahabad High Court was "taken aback".

Rajiv Gandhi failed twice but became PM: Mani Shankar Aiyar

Rajiv Gandhi failed twice but became PM: Mani Shankar Aiyar

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

Responding to the controversy, Congress leader Harish Rawat refused to comment on Aiyar's remarks, dismissing him as a "frustrated individual."

Tagore's university to Mamata's university

Tagore's university to Mamata's university

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

While the standards of Visva Bharati University fall, the chief minister of West Bengal fantasises about a Biswa Bangla University a few kilometres away. Keya Sarkar ponders the sad state of affairs.

Experts say regular health check-ups must amid rising heart attacks

Experts say regular health check-ups must amid rising heart attacks

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

Recent reports of heart attacks occurring while dancing, driving, or even walking have raised concerns about the condition's unpredictability. Experts emphasize the importance of regular health check-ups to detect underlying heart diseases and prevent sudden cardiac events. Factors contributing to the rise include unhealthy lifestyles, genetic predisposition, and inadequate sleep. The article highlights the need for increased public awareness and stricter implementation of government programs to address the growing trend of heart attacks, particularly among younger individuals.

Uddhav Sena youth wing sweeps Mumbai varsity senate polls

Uddhav Sena youth wing sweeps Mumbai varsity senate polls

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

The much-delayed election for ten seats was held on September 24 following a Bombay high court directive.

99 And Seven Decimal Points

99 And Seven Decimal Points

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'Does 99 percent guarantee character and capacity for an independent awareness of life or does it make you -- barring exceptions -- a compliant careerist beholden to governments and corporations?' 'What kind of political and social choices would such minds make?' asks Shyam G Menon.

Olympians to feature in Khelo India University Games

Olympians to feature in Khelo India University Games

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Olympian shooter Manu Bhaker, sprinter Dutee Chand and swimmer Srihari Nataraj are some of the big names to feature in the Khelo India University Games to be held in Bengaluru from April 24 to May 3.

Is AMU a minority institution or not? SC to pronounce verdict on Friday

Is AMU a minority institution or not? SC to pronounce verdict on Friday

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

On February 1, grappling with the intractable issue of the AMU's minority status, the top court said the 1981 amendment to the AMU Act, which effectively accorded it a minority status, only did a "half-hearted job" and did not restore the institution the position it had prior to 1951.

Adityanath slams celebrating Salar Masood over Suheldev

Adityanath slams celebrating Salar Masood over Suheldev

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

"I had said on the soil of Bahraich that glorification of foreign invaders should be stopped and that the national heroes must be honoured. And 1,000 years ago, such a tale of courage and bravery was written by Maharaja Suheldev on this very soil of Bahraich," Adityanath said.

Aptech CEO Anil Pant passes away

Aptech CEO Anil Pant passes away

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Aptech managing director and CEO Anil Pant died on Tuesday, the company informed in a regulatory filing. "The company regrets to inform about the sad demise of Dr. Anil Pant, Managing Director and CEO of the company on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. Dr. Pant's contribution and energy will be missed by the company. "All the directors and employees of the company convey their deepest condolences to his family," Aptech Limited said in the filing.

'Can medical colleges accommodate these students?'

'Can medical colleges accommodate these students?'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

'The staff student ratio in Kerala medical colleges is already compromised as in the last few years, the Kerala government has taken a decision to admit maximum number of students in all the medical colleges.'

Manmohan Singh dropped pre-medical, pursued economics: Daughter's book

Manmohan Singh dropped pre-medical, pursued economics: Daughter's book

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who died at the age of 92, dropped out of a pre-medical course after losing interest in the subject, according to a book by his daughter. Daman Singh's book "Strictly Personal: Manmohan and Gursharan" reveals that her father was initially interested in medicine but found economics more appealing. She also portrays Singh as a funny man with a good sense of humor.

India's 'Tiger Man' Valmik Thapar dies at 73

India's 'Tiger Man' Valmik Thapar dies at 73

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Thapar had strong reservations about Project Cheetah, India's initiative to reintroduce African cheetahs into the wild. He argued that India does not have the necessary habitat or prey base to support free-ranging cheetahs and that the authorities lacked experience in managing spotted felines in the wild.

Karnataka HC reserves order in hijab case

Karnataka HC reserves order in hijab case

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The Bench, constituted on February 9 and comprising the Chief Justice, Justice Krishna S Dixit and Justice Jaibunnisa M Khazi, heard on a day-to-day basis over the last two weeks a batch of petitions filed by some girls seeking permission to wear the hijab in educational institutions where a uniform has been prescribed.

Three college students from India killed in US road accident

Three college students from India killed in US road accident

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Massachusetts state and local police are investigating the two-vehicle motor vehicle collision that killed the three students and hospitalised five other people.

Manipal professor who called student 'Kasab' suspended by university

Manipal professor who called student 'Kasab' suspended by university

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

A professor of a private university at Manipal in Udupi district has been suspended after a video of him calling a Muslim student by a terrorist's name went viral on the social media.

Recalled envoy cautions students going to Canada

Recalled envoy cautions students going to Canada

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Indians hoping to study in Canada should think twice because many students have ended up in substandard colleges with no job prospects despite spending lakhs of rupees, resulting in depression and suicide, India's top envoy there says.

Dahiya's prophecy comes true as Digvesh lights up IPL

Dahiya's prophecy comes true as Digvesh lights up IPL

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

How former India batter-keeper Vijay Dahiya discovered a gangly leg-break bowler -- Digvesh Singh Rathi -- with a high-arm action.

HP rain fury: Death toll rises to 57; schools, colleges shut

HP rain fury: Death toll rises to 57; schools, colleges shut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Heavy rains have battered Himachal Pradesh since Sunday, triggering landslides in Shimla's Summer Hill, Krishna Nagar and Fagli.

K'taka didn't order hijab ban, colleges given authority on uniform: HC told

K'taka didn't order hijab ban, colleges given authority on uniform: HC told

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Karnataka has told the high court that its order dated February 5 did not ban the headscarf but only delegated the powers to decide the school uniform to the college development committees.

Shuks' Space Flight: 'A Leapfrog Moment For India'

Shuks' Space Flight: 'A Leapfrog Moment For India'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'You can imagine for India what Shuks means not just to the billions of people in India but the entire Indian diaspora around the world.'

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Why So Much Hatred For English?

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

There is no guarantee that if we speak in only Indian languages, all our faults will be washed away and India will shine. Why then do they bully and belittle the English-speaking? asks Shyam G Menon.

Can Student Suicides Be Prevented?

Can Student Suicides Be Prevented?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Mental health experts and counsellors highlight how to identify early signs of distress in children and what parents and peers can do to prevent someone from taking their life.

The Intern's Dilemma

The Intern's Dilemma

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

'When it is unpaid, sometimes, they don't take you seriously.' 'Work is not reviewed, and there is no effort in making interns learn.'

World's stunning college campuses

World's stunning college campuses

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Who would want to study in a classroom when you have such a gorgeous campus around you?

'We have just suspended our retaliatory action': PM's top 10 quotes

'We have just suspended our retaliatory action': PM's top 10 quotes

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Operation Sindoor has carved out a new benchmark in our fight against terrorism, and has set up a new parameter and new normal. Operation Sindoor is not just a name but a reflection of the emotions of millions of Indians. Operation Sindoor is an unwavering pledge for justice. Terrorists dared to wipe 'sindoor' from the foreheads of our sisters; that is why India destroyed the very headquarters of terror.

AMU lost minority status in 1967: A timeline of events

AMU lost minority status in 1967: A timeline of events

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

The Aligarh Muslim University's minority status issue will have to wait to reach a logical end after the Supreme Court majority verdict on Friday asked a regular bench to decide the issue.

MTech Grads, How You Can Get Govt Jobs

MTech Grads, How You Can Get Govt Jobs

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

rediffGURU Aasif Ahmed Khan counsels students on the best career options in tech and engineering.

Manmohan Singh: Man of few words but immense wisdom

Manmohan Singh: Man of few words but immense wisdom

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Manmohan Singh, the former prime minister of India and architect of the country's economic reforms, passed away on Thursday night at the age of 92. Born in a village in undivided Punjab, now in Pakistan, Singh's family witnessed first-hand the tragic Partition. Throughout his long public life, he often spoke of communal harmony and democratic values. He served two terms as prime minister from 2004 to 2014 and was known for his wisdom and quiet demeanor.

Interested In Maths? Apply For The PROMYS Scholarship

Interested In Maths? Apply For The PROMYS Scholarship

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

The PROMYS India (Program in Mathematics for Young Scientists) 2025 is a unique scholarship opportunity in partnership with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, for students from Classes 9 to 12.

Sirens, blackouts in border states as Pak attack foiled

Sirens, blackouts in border states as Pak attack foiled

Rediff.com9 May 2025

People in several districts of Punjab, Jammu and Kashmir and Gujarat spent an anxious night as authorities enforced blackouts amid heightened tension between India and Pakistan.

Which Is Better: IIT, IIIT or NIT?

Which Is Better: IIT, IIIT or NIT?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

While IITs have a reputation of their own, companies like Google, Microsoft, Amazon and Adobe prefer IIITs over most NITs for software roles due to their specialised training, says rediffGURU Mayank Chandel.