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Stranded Indian students from London offered admission

Stranded Indian students from London offered admission

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Over 350 Indian students are among nearly 2,600 non-European Union students being offered places at various universities after the London Metropolitan University was stripped of its licence to admit and teach international students last week.

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Pakistan Gets A New ISI Boss

Rediff.com24 Sep 2024

Asim Malik's shift to the important DG, ISI post comes as something of a surprise now, but it indicates the army chief's confidence in him, notes Rana Banerji, who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Indian universities may soon match Oxbridge

Indian universities may soon match Oxbridge

Rediff.com3 Feb 2010

Amidst major funding cuts in British universities, a top US academic has told a London audience that India and China could soon build institutions that match Oxford and Cambridge.

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

PoK-linked London Bridge attacker was 'ISIS fighter'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

'The person who carried out the London attack... was a fighter from the Islamic State, and did so in response to calls to target citizens of coalition countries,' the ISIS statement read.

Family offices surge to 300 since 2018 on Tier-II,-III push

Family offices surge to 300 since 2018 on Tier-II,-III push

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

Thanks to a booming market, India now has more than 300 family offices, up from 45 in 2018, according to a PwC report. The number is expected to grow rapidly, with promoters establishing more businesses in Tier-II and Tier-III cities. Family businesses play a crucial role in India's booming economy, spanning manufacturing, retail, real estate, healthcare, and finance.

World university rankings: Why China is ahead of India

World university rankings: Why China is ahead of India

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

India improved its representation in the Times Higher Education rankings with 25 universities in the top 200. But it is far behind China which has four in the top five.

PIX: Tanishaa holidays in Los Angeles, London!

PIX: Tanishaa holidays in Los Angeles, London!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

Following Tanishaa Mukerji, as she goes on a vacation!

Action Packed OTT This Week!

Action Packed OTT This Week!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Monsters, sharks, psychopaths, jedis, hybrids, undercover cops, special agents, brace yourself for tons of action on OTT this week.

The Katrina@40 Quiz

The Katrina@40 Quiz

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Sukanya Verma quizzes you to find out just how much you know about Katrina Kaif.

91 Indian Uni On Times World Rankings

91 Indian Uni On Times World Rankings

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India has also become the fourth best represented nation in the 2024 rankings, up from sixth last year.

Do We Need Atmashakti At Work?

Do We Need Atmashakti At Work?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

'Alongside economic growth and the Asian century, stress has become an Asian caravan.' 'But stress doesn't arrive in one's country as invitation to taste exhaustion. It comes dressed as a challenge.' 'Its evangelists ask: Are you man enough to shoulder stress?' points out Shyam G Menon.

London Bridge attacker was ex-terror convict: Police

London Bridge attacker was ex-terror convict: Police

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

Police have identified the suspect as 28-year-old Usman Khan, inspired by the ideology of Al Qaeda terror group, was previously sentenced to 16 years in prison term for his role in the London Stock Exchange bombing in 1990.

What Is On Tara's Mind?

What Is On Tara's Mind?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

Nimrat does something for the first time... Diljit meets some monks... Rhea goes on a holiday...

Oxford University's COVID-19 vaccine test on monkeys shows promise

Oxford University's COVID-19 vaccine test on monkeys shows promise

Rediff.com15 May 2020

The researchers found that after being exposed to high levels of the novel coronavirus, none of the six monkeys that were given the vaccine developed viral pneumonia. Also, there was no sign that the vaccine had made the animals more vulnerable.

Lord Paul's portrait to feature at London exhibition

Lord Paul's portrait to feature at London exhibition

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Under the project, The World in London, the Photographers' Gallery commissioned 204 photographic portraits of Londoners, each originating from one of the nations competing at the London Olympics and Paralympic games from Friday.

Writer, historian Patrick French dies after battle with cancer

Writer, historian Patrick French dies after battle with cancer

Rediff.com16 Mar 2023

British writer and historian Patrick French has died in London after battling cancer for four years, his family announced on Thursday.

Indian-origin teenage varsity student among 3 killed in UK knife attacks

Indian-origin teenage varsity student among 3 killed in UK knife attacks

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Nottinghamshire police said the 31-year-old suspect, who remains in custody, then went on to stab a man in his 50s to death and also attempted to run over three people - still in hospital - with a van stolen from that man.

AstraZeneca admits in court: Covishield causes TTS

AstraZeneca admits in court: Covishield causes TTS

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

United Kingdom-headquartered pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca (AZ) has admitted that in 'very rare cases' its Covid vaccine can cause a blood clot related side effect but the causal link is unknown, according to court papers being quoted in the UK media.

'It Is Very Rare For A Sequel To Be Loved This Way'

'It Is Very Rare For A Sequel To Be Loved This Way'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'Nobody likes preachy stories. When you lace it with humour, it works.'

Olympics: Ecuador's Pintado blazes to 20km race walk win

Olympics: Ecuador's Pintado blazes to 20km race walk win

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

China's Yang Jiayu claimed gold in the women's 20km race walk at the Paris Olympics on Thursday.

Denied entry to India as...: UK-based Kashmiri Pandit professor

Denied entry to India as...: UK-based Kashmiri Pandit professor

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

The BJP also went on to label Kaul a "Pakistani sympathiser" and posted headings of a couple of her writings on X.

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.

AstraZeneca reaffirms Covid vaccine safety amid rare TTS concerns

AstraZeneca reaffirms Covid vaccine safety amid rare TTS concerns

Rediff.com1 May 2024

Despite these rare occurrences, the pharmaceutical company maintains that extensive clinical trial data and real-world evidence consistently support the vaccine's safety and efficacy.

Noida girl Srishti Kaur wins Miss Teen Universe 2017

Noida girl Srishti Kaur wins Miss Teen Universe 2017

Rediff.com28 Apr 2017

This is the first time India has won the title.

Court reprieve for Indian students in UK university

Court reprieve for Indian students in UK university

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Indian and other non-EU students at the London Metropolitan University heaved a sigh of relief on Friday as the high court allowed them to continue their studies and permitted the university to challenge the recent revocation of its licence to admit non-EU students.

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

Forget football, these Brits are obsessed with kabaddi!

Rediff.com26 Mar 2024

Dawtrey said he was planning to quit his job in May and travel to India to train in an academy affiliated with Pro Kabaddi side UP Yoddha.

Dorsa Yavarivafa: From fleeing Iran to Paris Olympics

Dorsa Yavarivafa: From fleeing Iran to Paris Olympics

Rediff.com23 May 2024

Yavarivafa would be jailed three times -- once entirely alone for a day, crying and taken from her mother -- before she made it to Birmingham, England at the end of 2019 and finally found a home.

The Threats To India's Prosperity

The Threats To India's Prosperity

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

Looking under the hood, I see India on the terrible, but commonplace, road to prosperity failure, warns Rathin Roy.

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Paris Olympics: 11 YO skater to 61 YO rider to compete

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

From 11-year-old to 60-plus, Olympics is playground for all

London: 6 Indian students hurt in racial attacks

London: 6 Indian students hurt in racial attacks

Rediff.com11 Nov 2009

At least 10 students, including six of Indian origin, were injured in two separate incidents in London after a gang of white and black youth attacked Asian Muslim students at a University campus last week.

Beware! Self-promotion can backfire on you

Beware! Self-promotion can backfire on you

Rediff.com13 May 2015

Researchers found that recipients of excessive self-promotion view self-promoters as less likeable and as braggarts.

Lord Paul First Chancellor of UK University

Lord Paul First Chancellor of UK University

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

A philanthropist, Lord Paul has made large donations to many organisations, including a million pound to save the London Zoo from closure. He has also worked to develop strong Indo-British relations.

IISc cancels talk on UAPA, over 100 academics, students protest

IISc cancels talk on UAPA, over 100 academics, students protest

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

More than 500 scientists, academicians and students have written to the Bengaluru-based IISc expressing dismay over the cancellation of a discussion on anti-terror law UAPA that was to be led by student activists Natasha Narwal and Devangana Kalita.

#LondonFashionWeek: Men with baby bumps strode the ramp

#LondonFashionWeek: Men with baby bumps strode the ramp

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

Normal is boring at this fashion week.

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Plan Your Weekend OTT Watch

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Bring on the popcorn, the OTT scene is buzzing with three things -- entertainment, entertainment, entertainment.

London Games: Expect intense ambush marketing

London Games: Expect intense ambush marketing

Rediff.com3 Mar 2012

Companies will try to piggyback this year's London Olympics to win themselves free advertising, despite some of the strictest rules ever, by upstaging rivals paying millions of pounds to be official sponsors, a survey said.

Missing Indian student found dead, UK police appeal for information

Missing Indian student found dead, UK police appeal for information

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

'Gurashman's death is being treated as unexpected, and while there is nothing to suggest it was suspicious, we will ensure our investigation is as thorough as possible to confirm this'

Modi govt doesn't allow any idea of opposition: Rahul

Modi govt doesn't allow any idea of opposition: Rahul

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'On the other side, we have an ideology of hatred and violence, a disrespectful ideology that attacks people because of their ideas. And you must have noticed one thing that this is in the nature of BJP and the RSS'

Spotted: Ratan Tata in London

Spotted: Ratan Tata in London

Rediff.com10 Jun 2008

Reader Vishal Shah spotted Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata, shopping at the Selfridges Store on Oxford Street, London.

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

'Can We In Our Businesses Set An Example?'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

'I think some of us, like Mukesh Ambani, myself and those of us who head industrial units, ought to really focus on what we can really do to make the world a safer place, maybe 50 or 100 years from now.' 'For instance, how can we deal with climate change and global warming, right now?' 'The effects of it may not be felt now; in fact, we may pay a price for it today, but it will help the generations to follow.'