News for 'University of Mumbai'

From Ayodhya to adultery: CJI Chandrachud's landmark verdicts

From Ayodhya to adultery: CJI Chandrachud's landmark verdicts

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Counted as a judge who enriched the 'verdict docket' of the apex court, Justice Chandrachud is viewed as sharp, articulate and forward looking.

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Deepa Gahlot's Top Web Series of 2022

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

Stories of rural India, campus capers, realistic family dramas and urban romance that are no longer picked up by film-makers, find their way to the Web, and the viewing experience is richer for the variety available.

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

Deepa Gahlot's Top Movies of 2022

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

The best films are not necessarily the most successful -- that would be another list altogether -- although sometimes quality and commerce do converge.

Heavy rains cripple Mumbai; more downpour expected on Tuesday

Heavy rains cripple Mumbai; more downpour expected on Tuesday

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

It is the highest rainfall of the season so far in 24 hours.

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Era of classifying terrorists as 'bad' or 'good' must end: India at UN

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

India proposes to organise a briefing of the Security Council on December 15 on 'Global counter-terrorism approach - principles and the way forward" under the 'Threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts'.

Harbhajan, Chadha among 5 AAP candidates for Rajya Sabha polls

Harbhajan, Chadha among 5 AAP candidates for Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com21 Mar 2022

The Aam Aadmi Party has nominated former cricketer Harbhajan Singh, Lovely Professional University founder Ashok Mittal, AAP MLA Raghav Chadha, IIT Delhi faculty Sandeep Pathak and industrialist Sanjeev Arora for the March 31 Rajya Sabha polls.

'Brilliant businesses were not built on money, but on great ideas'

'Brilliant businesses were not built on money, but on great ideas'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

'People will say a lot of things -- ignore the noise.'

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

The Elephant Who's A TV & SM Star

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

As media phenomenon, Arikomban is in a different league. Efforts to capture the elephant were telecast live. Local three-wheeler drivers started a fans association for the pachyderm. A film has now been announced based on Arikomban's life.

Salute India's Greatest Sailor!

Salute India's Greatest Sailor!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

Retired from the Indian Navy, his passage in the Golden Globe Race wasn't easy. Although he kept himself in the basket of race leaders, the position revealed little of what he was actually enduring. Shyam Menon captures the drama of Abhilash Tomy's incredible solo voyage across the world.

Red Star over Saffron Mumbai!

Red Star over Saffron Mumbai!

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

Kanhaiya Kumar is India's latest political rockstar. More so in Mumbai, where his address this evening gave Mumbaikars a glimpse of the heydays of the Communist movement in the city of textiles mills and mill workers.

'We are safe now, but other students stranded in Ukraine not'

'We are safe now, but other students stranded in Ukraine not'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

'The situation is very bad there. People are stranded'

Why India's Growth Rate Has Suffered

Why India's Growth Rate Has Suffered

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

'80% of the rural and urban population don't have enough purchasing power.'

Rushali's Advice For Aspiring Models

Rushali's Advice For Aspiring Models

Rediff.com20 Oct 2022

Ajmer-born model and entrepreneur Rushali Yadav talks about her fashion journey.

Young, male and metropolitan: The Indian OTT Viewer

Young, male and metropolitan: The Indian OTT Viewer

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Bengaluru, Delhi, Mumbai, and Hyderabad account for 33% of the total active paid subscriptions.

SC to consider listing of Bilkis Bano's review plea against its order

SC to consider listing of Bilkis Bano's review plea against its order

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justices P S Narasimha and Dipankar Datta took note of the submissions of lawyer Shobha Gupta that the review plea is yet to be listed.

Pujara@100: All about India's 'spiritual' batting star

Pujara@100: All about India's 'spiritual' batting star

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

On the cusp of his 100th Test, Cheteshwar Pujara, the quiet warrior of Indian cricket, always ends up winning the race.

Set aside political rivalries to work for people: Uddhav's peace pipe to BJP

Set aside political rivalries to work for people: Uddhav's peace pipe to BJP

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Thackeray was speaking virtually after the inauguration of a water taxi service, linking Navi Mumbai to south Mumbai, and the Belapur jetty in the neighbouring township.

Is The BJP Stung By Rahul's Walk?

Is The BJP Stung By Rahul's Walk?

Rediff.com23 Dec 2022

Nowadays, our politics is habituated to sitting on a high pedestal, hobnobbing with world leaders, generating impressions of a superpower and returning to earth for the purpose of winning elections. In contrast, the yatra never left earth, observes Shyam G Menon.

Mumbai: Stampede ahead of spiritual leader's funeral leaves 18 dead

Mumbai: Stampede ahead of spiritual leader's funeral leaves 18 dead

Rediff.com18 Jan 2014

At least 18 persons were killed in a stampede in South Mumbai area in the wee hours on Saturday, officials said.

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Desi from Mumbai takes on American political Goliath

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

'It is never easy to run a campaign as a woman, particularly a minority woman, especially when you are bucking the establishment.' 'My entire campaign is an act of resistance.'

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

What's delaying India's STUDY ABROAD plans?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Students who have received admission to foreign universities are struggling with unexpected delays, additional living costs and scarcity of vaccine supplies.

WhatsApp resumes after nearly 2-hour global disruption

WhatsApp resumes after nearly 2-hour global disruption

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

Meta, which owns the popular messaging app, said it has fixed the glitch, and the service was back.

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Vijay Hazare: Samarth Vyas hits blazing double century

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

The duo of Vyas and Desai took the opposing bowlers to the cleaners throughout the innings while stitching a massive first-wicket partnership of 282 runs.

'Student life is very good in Ukraine'

'Student life is very good in Ukraine'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

'There is a healthy culture of learning.'

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The attack on Rushdie sent shock waves around the world, with world leaders and literary stalwarts saying they were appalled at the attack on the author who championed free speech and lived under the threat of assassination for nearly half his life.

IPL teams to start training from March 14 or 15

IPL teams to start training from March 14 or 15

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

The IPL teams will start training in Mumbai from March 14 or 15 onwards for which five practice venues have been identified.

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

'I knew my film would not have a hero or villain'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

'Rakesh's life is hard, but he knows how to find joy.' 'He doesn't think his life's value comes from money. He sees no shame in his poverty.'

Innings win for Mumbai

Innings win for Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Dec 2004

Mumbai beat Bengal by an innings and 132 runs victory on the fourth and final day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match.

Balasaheb's Sainik vs Uddhav's Sainik

Balasaheb's Sainik vs Uddhav's Sainik

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The world knew who Balasaheb's Shiv Sainik was. But who was Uddhav's Shiv Sainik? And most importantly, why did he believe in Uddhav, and not Nitin Gadkari or Devendra Fadnavis?

Study Abroad: Uncertainty over Vaccination

Study Abroad: Uncertainty over Vaccination

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

With the US education system operating independently from the government, universities are adopting varying strategies when it comes to Covid vaccination.

Salaam Bollywood!

Salaam Bollywood!

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Sukanya Verma doffs her hat at all the salaam-themed titles out there.

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

'Partition is a massive part of our history'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Partition was a two-sided story in a very big way.' 'We've oversimplified it, blamed the British, thought of ourselves only as victims.' 'We've been both victims and perpetrators.'

Mumbai prof suspended for 'raising issues', AAP joins protest

Mumbai prof suspended for 'raising issues', AAP joins protest

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

In the wake of an attack on Aam Aadmi Party headquarters on Wednesday, a plea was hurriedly made in the Delhi high court for directions to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal not refuse security offered to him.

Bilkis Bano's plea couldn't be heard in SC

Bilkis Bano's plea couldn't be heard in SC

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

The hearing on Bilkis Bano's plea challenging the remission of sentence of 11 convicts in the gang-rape case by the Gujarat government, could not be held in the Supreme Court on Tuesday as the judges concerned were hearing a matter related to passive euthanasia as part of a five-judge Constitution bench.

Obamas send gifts for poor Mumbai kids

Obamas send gifts for poor Mumbai kids

Rediff.com7 Jan 2011

Children at the Father Agnel Ashram in Bandra, Mumbai were in for a pleasant surprise when they received Christmas gifts sent by United States President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle.

How India Saved More Than 100,000 Lives

How India Saved More Than 100,000 Lives

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

The vaccination drive was only one important part of India's globally recognised pandemic management and response strategy, observes Dr Vinod K Paul.

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Why Raghuram Rajan Raced At RBI

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

The speed at which he led the central bank in different areas -- ranging from internal reorganisation to inflation fighting, stabilising the currency, taking on rogue corporations, cleaning up bank balance sheets, and opening the sector -- makes one believe that Rajan knew he had only three years to do his job. A fascinating excerpt from Tamal Bandyopadhyay's MUST-READ Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking.

SC judge recuses from Bilkis Bano case

SC judge recuses from Bilkis Bano case

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Justice Rastogi said now that the victim has approached this court challenging the remission to convicts, her plea will be taken as a lead matter. The rest of the petitions will be tagged along with her plea when the bench will sit with a different combination of judges, Justice Rastogi said.

Mumbai lad named NY Univ provost

Mumbai lad named NY Univ provost

Rediff.com16 Sep 2003

Arjun Appadurai moves from Yale to join New School University.

Karnataka girl students petition HC to allow hijab matching uniform

Karnataka girl students petition HC to allow hijab matching uniform

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

Challenging the government order restricting the use of any cloth that can disturb peace, harmony and, law and order, the girls who petitioned in favour of hijab requested the Karnataka high court on Monday to allow them to wear Islamic headscarves of the colour of the school uniform.