News for 'University of Delhi'

Students left in lurch as UGC, Delhi university spar over FYUP

Students left in lurch as UGC, Delhi university spar over FYUP

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

The fight over FYUP is between a highly controversial decision taken during the United Progressive Alliance rule and how the National Democratic Alliance government perceives it and how it is determined to resolve it in its own way, reports Sheela Bhatt.

Sarabjot battled extreme pain before Olympics bronze

Sarabjot battled extreme pain before Olympics bronze

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

There was a phase in Paris Olympic medallist Sarabjot Singh's career when he was not able to lift his pistol even once last year.

SC judge's cook's daughter bags scholarship to study law abroad

SC judge's cook's daughter bags scholarship to study law abroad

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

They all assembled at the judges' lounge before the start of the day's work and gave a standing ovation to Pragya, daughter of an obscure cook at the top court Ajay Kumar Samal.

NTA top leadership under scanner: Dharmendra Pradhan

NTA top leadership under scanner: Dharmendra Pradhan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The 'top leadership' of the National Testing Agency is under the scanner over alleged irregularities in competitive exams National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test and National Eligibility Test, Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Saturday even as he denied any paper leak in the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-University Grants Commission NET, which was postponed a day ago.

5-term PM Sheikh Hasina's dramatic fall!

5-term PM Sheikh Hasina's dramatic fall!

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

Sheikh Hasina, who was elected for a record fourth consecutive term and fifth overall term this year, was always admired by her supporters as "Iron Lady", before the dramatic development that abruptly ended her 15-year-rule in Bangladesh.

Delhi riot accused Sharjeel Imam moves court, claims threat to life in jail

Delhi riot accused Sharjeel Imam moves court, claims threat to life in jail

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The application alleged that the assistant superintendent of jail recently had entered his cell along with eight-ten people in the garb of a search, assaulted him and called him a terrorist and anti-national.

Delhi University shelves stream-wise cut offs

Delhi University shelves stream-wise cut offs

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Admissions to over 54,000 seats in the undergraduate courses will begin today.

Rajnath Singh: A constant feature of Modi cabinets

Rajnath Singh: A constant feature of Modi cabinets

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

A strategist and a quintessential political leader with grassroots connect, Rajnath Singh is credited with expanding the Bharatiya Janata Party's organisational network in the Hindi heartland state of Uttar Pradesh in the 1990s and the subsequent decades.

Why This Lawyer Made The CJI Proud

Why This Lawyer Made The CJI Proud

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'The most powerful lesson I have learned is to observe discipline, always show up and work hard enough if you have the will to win.'

Mumbai's air quality remains in 'poor' category, Delhi's 'very poor'

Mumbai's air quality remains in 'poor' category, Delhi's 'very poor'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

The Bandra Kurla Complex area of Mumbai recorded an AQI of 300 and in the Chembur area, AQI of 319 was recorded as 'very poor'.

26-year-old Indian doctoral student shot dead inside car in US

26-year-old Indian doctoral student shot dead inside car in US

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Adlakha was transported to UC Medical Center where he was in critical condition and was pronounced dead two days later.

Ex-bureaucrat who oversaw Article 370 abrogation picked as new EC

Ex-bureaucrat who oversaw Article 370 abrogation picked as new EC

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Addressing reporters at his residence soon after the meeting ended, Chowdhury said six names came up before the panel for the selection of the two ECs and the names of Sandhu and Kumar were finalised by a majority of members of the high-powered panel.

Delhi University admissions: 48,000 forms sold on Day One!

Delhi University admissions: 48,000 forms sold on Day One!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Forms fly off the shelf as admissions for the 2012-13 batch of DU get underway.

Queer collectives of law schools slam BCI resolution on same sex marriage

Queer collectives of law schools slam BCI resolution on same sex marriage

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

More than 30 LGBTQIA++ collectives of law school students have said the Bar Council of India resolution urging the Supreme Court not to deal with pleas seeking legalisation of same sex marriage is 'antithetical' to the Constitution.

'Ananya Gives It Her 100%'

'Ananya Gives It Her 100%'

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

'In anything in life, privilege helps.' 'Privilege means access. Access means connections.' 'Does it help? Of course, it does. In whatever you do.'

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

3 of 5 top rank holders are IPS trainees, 1,016 qualify for civil services

Rediff.com17 Apr 2024

A total of 1,016 candidates -- 664 men and 352 women -- have qualified in the examination and have been recommended by the Union Public Service Commission for appointment to various services.

BJP hardliners blamed Sushil Modi for soft approach toward Nitish

BJP hardliners blamed Sushil Modi for soft approach toward Nitish

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Modi earned his spurs as a doughty leader of the Opposition in the assembly, a post he held till 2004 when he got elected to the Lok Sabha from Bhagalpur.

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

India's Neighbourhood First Policy Crumbling

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

The fundamental construct of India's neighbourhood policy still needs to be what Vajpayee postulated, Manmohan Singh embraced, and Modi energised. It's just that we need to junk domestic politics and excessive religiosity, while acquiring much humility and a renewed respectfulness towards our neighbours, recommends Shekhar Gupta.

2 traffickers under scanner for duping Indians into joining Russian army

2 traffickers under scanner for duping Indians into joining Russian army

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

The agents allegedly confiscated the passports of Indians arriving in Russia and forced them to fight with the armed forces, officials said.

Many hurt as ABVP activists, Left groups clash at JNUSU poll meet

Many hurt as ABVP activists, Left groups clash at JNUSU poll meet

Rediff.com10 Feb 2024

While the warring groups blamed the other side for the ruckus, there was no immediate reaction from the JNU administration.

Sikar in Rajasthan emerges as major hub for NEET-UG

Sikar in Rajasthan emerges as major hub for NEET-UG

Rediff.com21 Jul 2024

An analysis of data indicated that while the candidates who allegedly benefitted from the paper leak and other irregularities have not done well, some centres have a high concentration of well-performing students.

Why BSP Wants To Go Solo In Lok Sabha 2024 Polls

Why BSP Wants To Go Solo In Lok Sabha 2024 Polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

The BSP has not entered into any alliances and has also been keen to shed the tag of being a 'B-team' of the BJP.

Northeast students make a beeline for admissions at Delhi University

Northeast students make a beeline for admissions at Delhi University

Rediff.com22 Jun 2012

Various northeastern student organizations are helping the applicants in filling up forms, choosing colleges, finding accommodation and completing other basic formalities.

Who Will Be The Next SBI Chief?

Who Will Be The Next SBI Chief?

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'The FSIB will conduct interviews for the SBI chairman position on May 21-22 as the tenure of the current chairman Dinesh Kumar Khara is scheduled to end by August.'

'Studied In Thiruvananthapuram' Will Be A Global Brand

'Studied In Thiruvananthapuram' Will Be A Global Brand

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

Rajeev Chandrasekhar outlined his ideas to turn Thiruvananthapuram not only into a hub for higher education, but also a knowledge city, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Delhi University's Master of Fin and Control prog

Delhi University's Master of Fin and Control prog

Rediff.com7 Oct 2008

Department of Financial Studies of Delhi University invites applications for two - year (full-time) Master of Finance and Control (MFC) programme for the academic session 2009-2011 commencing from July 2009.

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

The Star Gazer Stars At TIME Gala

Rediff.com26 Apr 2024

At this year's TIME ball in New York City on Thursday, April 25, you would have run into a Coimbatore-born American scientist, looking lovely in Sabyasachi Mukherjee designer finery, who would most likely have been hanging out with Dua Lipa.

Visually-impaired girl to pursue dream course at Delhi University

Visually-impaired girl to pursue dream course at Delhi University

Rediff.com23 Jul 2013

Eighteen-year-old Sana Samad is the second student after Kartik Sawnhey to have been allowed to pursue mathematics after Class 12 at the Delhi University.

'The Way We Express Love Has Changed'

'The Way We Express Love Has Changed'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

'We are the kids from the '90s who have grown up watching Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol romancing on Suraj Hua Maddham.' 'At the same time, we are also the same people who text our partner and tell them, 'I am breaking up with you'.'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

'Climate Change Is The Main Villain'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

'Since there is no photo-op, or quick fix solutions, politicians do not want to address climate change. It is very unfashionable.'

Delhi sizzles as temperature soars above 46 degrees C, strains power grids

Delhi sizzles as temperature soars above 46 degrees C, strains power grids

Rediff.com22 May 2023

The mercury soared to 46.2 degrees Celsius at Najafgarh, making it the hottest place in the capital.

No reserved posts can be de-reserved: Govt clarifies on draft UGC norms

No reserved posts can be de-reserved: Govt clarifies on draft UGC norms

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The draft guidelines have drawn flak from several quarters.

Is India Still A Democracy?

Is India Still A Democracy?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

Today in 2024, the BJP jails its opponents during an election and still believes, or at least wants us to believe, that it is only following the rules of democracy, asserts Aakar Patel.

Delhi L-G grants sanction to prosecute Shehla Rashid for tweets about Army

Delhi L-G grants sanction to prosecute Shehla Rashid for tweets about Army

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The tweets by Shehla, dated August 18, 2019, had accused the Army of entering houses and "torturing" locals in Kashmir.

Modi's degree: HC wraps up hearings on Kejriwal's review plea, reserves order

Modi's degree: HC wraps up hearings on Kejriwal's review plea, reserves order

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

One of the key contentions raised by Kejriwal in his review plea is that contrary to Gujarat University's claim about Modi's degree being available online, no such degree is available on the university's website.

How Indian Students Can Stay Safe Abroad

How Indian Students Can Stay Safe Abroad

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'Be aware of your surroundings. Stay alert, stay vigilant.'

IITs among world's most innovative universities

IITs among world's most innovative universities

Rediff.com7 Jun 2018

The annual Reuters ranking of Asia Pacific's Most Innovative Universities for 2018 is out.

Delhi temp drops to season's lowest, fog delays train

Delhi temp drops to season's lowest, fog delays train

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Delhi's minimum temperature on Wednesday morning plunged to 4.4 degrees Celsius -- the season's lowest -- making the national capital colder than Dharamsala, Nainital and Dehradun.

Rig Veda, Apollo Statue, Mona Lisa enrich G20 Summit venue's culture corridor

Rig Veda, Apollo Statue, Mona Lisa enrich G20 Summit venue's culture corridor

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

The exhibition of artefacts -- in physical and digital form -- has been set up on the same floor where the leaders' meetings took place.

Downpour floods Delhi, hits traffic movement; IMD issues alert

Downpour floods Delhi, hits traffic movement; IMD issues alert

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The national capital has been witnessing an incessant spell of light to moderate rain for the past two days.