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Paper leaks anger students in Mumbai

Paper leaks anger students in Mumbai

Rediff.com31 Mar 2004

Never met Osama, says 'global terrorist' Makki from jail

Never met Osama, says 'global terrorist' Makki from jail

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

'I believe that the grounds for my listing are based on heresy and disinformation by the Indian government'

Vijay Hazare: Shardul hits 92 as Mumbai thrash Himachal

Vijay Hazare: Shardul hits 92 as Mumbai thrash Himachal

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

Mumbai trounced Himachal Pradesh by 200 runs in their final Elite Group D game to remain unbeaten in the league stage

'We are very close to the peak in Mumbai'

'We are very close to the peak in Mumbai'

Rediff.com25 May 2020

'There is just one silver lining: The fatality rate has gone down.'

Elgar accused Hany Babu gets 4-day bail for cataract surgery

Elgar accused Hany Babu gets 4-day bail for cataract surgery

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The Bombay high court on Friday granted temporary bail of four days to former Delhi University professor Hany Babu, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, to undergo cataract surgery and a medical check-up at a city-based hospital.

Ajay Devgn Calls Karan His 'Sworn Enemy'

Ajay Devgn Calls Karan His 'Sworn Enemy'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The ninth episode of Koffee with Karan Season 8 sees Bollywood's Singham Ajay Devgn grace the couch along with Director Rohit Shetty.

Cyclone Nisarga: 'Mumbai may experience damage like Kolkata'

Cyclone Nisarga: 'Mumbai may experience damage like Kolkata'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

'What's being predicted for Mumbai is not so different from what Kolkata experienced.' 'People should definitely be alert and aware and follow the advice of the disaster managers.'

The Smart Thing Vs The Right Thing

The Smart Thing Vs The Right Thing

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

What should one choose to do, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Asian Games: Historic GOLD for Indian equestrian team

Asian Games: Historic GOLD for Indian equestrian team

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

India claimed the team dressage gold in equestrian sport at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Tuesday, breaking a 41-year-old jinx at the continental event.

Shah Rukh: 'I am just great'

Shah Rukh: 'I am just great'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Shah Rukh Khan, whose fame and popularity often seems as vast as the universe, is the man of the hour.

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'The government should immediately enact an Act to make caste discrimination a criminal offence and lay down a procedure similar to that of the Anti-Ragging Act.' 'Ragging has nearly been eliminated because it is treated as a criminal offence.' 'Similar procedure should be used in case of caste discrimination.'

Children gather in schools to witness moon landing

Children gather in schools to witness moon landing

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

An entire nation waited, praying and hoping fervently, as the countdown to touch down on the moon wound to a slow close on Wednesday with many thousands gathering in schools, places of worship and elsewhere and scientists doing last minute checks to ensure Chandrayaan-3 makes a soft landing on the lunar south pole.

'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''

'Ranbir said, 'Yaar, what a shot you just gave!''

Rediff.com17 Jan 2024

'Ranbir helped me a lot with emotions and dialogues. As an actor, he makes us very secure.' 'He guides us with his experiences. He makes the work really, really easy and wonderful for his co-stars.'

'Main kya tumhe villain lagti hu?'

'Main kya tumhe villain lagti hu?'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'Vishal told me he envisioned me while writing (the script), but I was not well.' 'He called me and said, 'Navindraji, hum aap ka dhyaan rakhenge set par.' 'That's how I got on board, and they really pampered me.'

Mevani seeks probe into Solanki's death; Dalits plan all-India march on Feb 19

Mevani seeks probe into Solanki's death; Dalits plan all-India march on Feb 19

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

The Congress leader from Gujarat said the Dalit community has given a call for a nationwide candle march on February 19 in support of Solanki, who was a first-year student of B.Tech (chemical) course.

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

The A-W Of Desi Guests At the White House Dinner

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The dinner Jill Biden and her husband US President Joe Biden hosted for Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, June 22, at the White House brought together, Indians and Americans from so many firmaments.

Mumbai Univ VC told to stop coming to work

Mumbai Univ VC told to stop coming to work

Rediff.com19 Feb 2015

Mumbai University Vice-Chancellor Rajan Welukar was on Thursday directed to abstain from attending the office and discharging his duties as the VC with immediate effect, a few months before his retirement.

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Hurrah For These Women Achievers!

Rediff.com22 Feb 2024

More and more women are making their presence felt in jobs related to sciences, technology, and engineering across organisations.

India Celebrates Diwali

India Celebrates Diwali

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Indian Army soldiers posted along the Line of Control in Akhnoor light candles on Dhanteras.

As JN.1 cases rise, experts say infection is mild

As JN.1 cases rise, experts say infection is mild

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

India on Wednesday reported 21 cases of the JN.1 Covid variant, a development that is neither surprising nor particularly worrying, scientists said while allaying fears but also advising adherence to existing precautionary measures.

Richa Chadha-Ali Fazal Wedding: The countdown begins!

Richa Chadha-Ali Fazal Wedding: The countdown begins!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

The stars Rediff.com Contributing Photographer Pradeep Bandekar sighted on Tuesday.

Anant Ambani to wed Radhika Merchant

Anant Ambani to wed Radhika Merchant

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Anant Ambani, the youngest son of billionaire Mukesh Ambani, will wed Radhika Merchant, daughter of industrialist Viren Merchant, the family announced on Thursday. The 'roka' or engagement ceremony of Radhika, daughter of Shaila and Viren Merchant, and Anant was performed at the Shrinathji Temple at Nathdwara in Rajasthan on Thursday in the presence of family members and friends. A statement issued by the family said the young couple after the engagement spent the day at the temple seeking Lord Shrinathji's blessings for their upcoming union.

Mumbai Business School set for launch

Mumbai Business School set for launch

Rediff.com6 Jan 2009

Mumbai Business School (MBS), which is all set to launch officially this month, is finalising collaboration with leading universities like Georgia State University, Atlanta USA, for executive development programme and Educatis University, Switzerland, for doctoral programme.

Mumbai student designs 'cool PPE kit' with ventilation for COVID warriors

Mumbai student designs 'cool PPE kit' with ventilation for COVID warriors

Rediff.com24 May 2021

This design serves two purposes -- first, keeps the health workers well-ventilated, while preventing bodily discomfort, and second, keeps them safe from various fungal infections.

Eknath Shinde came home and cried about BJP threat: Aaditya

Eknath Shinde came home and cried about BJP threat: Aaditya

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Aaditya Thackeray has claimed Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde had come to his residence and cried that he will be arrested by a central agency if he did not switch over to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), before revolting against the Sena leadership.

World rolls out mats to celebrate Yoga Day

World rolls out mats to celebrate Yoga Day

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Yoga was the mantra and asanas the discipline on Wednesday as millions across the globe and distant corners of India stretched for the skies and dived for their toes, breathed in and out -- mindfully -- and twisted and turned to celebrate the International Day of Yoga.

'We're going to bring these kids home'

'We're going to bring these kids home'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'I would put my hand in the ground and have a little listen to what the mountain was doing.' 'Actually, it was still collapsing.' 'And there was a very real possibility that at some stage, without warning, the collapse could continue -- and continue across us, the people who were doing the rescue and also across to the men on the other side, who were being rescued.'

QS Employability Rankings 2022: IIT-B Tops

QS Employability Rankings 2022: IIT-B Tops

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

The Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay is the top Indian institute as per the Quacquarelli Symonds Graduate Employability Rankings 2022.

6 detained in Mumbai varsity exam papers leak case

6 detained in Mumbai varsity exam papers leak case

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Six people, including two Mumbai University employees, were detained in connection with the leak of engineering exam question papers, police said in Mumbai on Tuesday.

US snubs Pak journalist's question over I-T surveys at BBC offices

US snubs Pak journalist's question over I-T surveys at BBC offices

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

Notably, Pakistani journalist Ali, cited the BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots and said he "regretted" that no US official had criticized it, while the US State Department highlighted the close relationship between the two countries, especially over shared values.

14 held in Mumbai varsity exam papers leak case

14 held in Mumbai varsity exam papers leak case

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

Fourteen people, including two professors of a college, four Mumbai University peons and five students, have been arrested in connection with the leak of three engineering exam question papers set up by the University last month, police said on Tuesday.

Mumbai's LIFELINE hit, thousands stranded

Mumbai's LIFELINE hit, thousands stranded

Rediff.com18 Apr 2012

Thousands of commuters were left stranded on Wednesday morning after local trains on the Central and Harbour lines in Mumbai were severely affected due to a fire that broke out at suburban Kurla station on Tuesday night.

New PIL in SC challenges Centre's blocking of BBC's Modi docu

New PIL in SC challenges Centre's blocking of BBC's Modi docu

Rediff.com16 Feb 2023

A fresh PIL was filed on Thursday in the Supreme Court challenging the Centre's decision to block a BBC documentary on the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Indian students in east Ukraine facing grim situation: Evacuee

Indian students in east Ukraine facing grim situation: Evacuee

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Several Indian students stuck in eastern parts of Ukraine, which is largely affected by the Russian military offensive, are facing a grim situation as it is difficult for them to travel by road to reach the western borders and move out of the war-hit country, one of the students returned to India said.

How Women Change The Political Game

How Women Change The Political Game

Rediff.com22 Dec 2023

More than ever before, women voters can make or mar a political party's electoral fortunes.

Will Chandrayaan's Success Make Science More Robust In India?

Will Chandrayaan's Success Make Science More Robust In India?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

'Perhaps the government should explain how the same scientific temper, which authored a precise landing for Chandrayaan-3, finds the periodic table and the theory of evolution not good enough for inclusion in the educational curriculum,' asserts Shyam G Menon.

Dating? Do Your Political Views Matter?

Dating? Do Your Political Views Matter?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

About 21 per cent Indians born between the mid-1990s and mid-2010s say a potential partner not aligning politically with them is a dating red flag.

How Urban Flooding Affects Lives

How Urban Flooding Affects Lives

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Year by year, our cities remain defeated in the face of weather conditions, costing us time, money, resources and often lives, observe Amit Kapoor and Bibek Debroy.

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

'What Gives Me Hope About India Is...'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'Our civil society here is vibrant, and courageous, although it is beaten up and beaten down, repeatedly.'

What Oncologists Should Tell You, But Seldom Do

What Oncologists Should Tell You, But Seldom Do

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Dear patients and caregivers, be forewarned. The disease is deadly in the truest sense. Only the mildest forms seem to be curable, and those too, if detected earlier, observes Shreekant Sambrani.