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Smriti injects patriotism in universities; told to fly tricolour on 207 ft mast

Smriti injects patriotism in universities; told to fly tricolour on 207 ft mast

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The move that comes in the backdrop of the massive controversy over alleged anti-India protests in the JNU.

Scholar suicide: JNU students begin indefinite hunger strike

Scholar suicide: JNU students begin indefinite hunger strike

Rediff.com24 Jan 2016

Other students from JNU will join the trio for a relay hunger strike over the issue, said Lenin Kumar, former president of JNU's students union.

No delay in beginning of Delhi University academic session

No delay in beginning of Delhi University academic session

Rediff.com15 Jul 2014

Ending speculation about the new academic session being delayed due to the scrapping of the four-year undergraduate programmes, the Delhi University has assured students and teachers that it would begin as scheduled.

India, Pak involved in WMD programme: Report

India, Pak involved in WMD programme: Report

Rediff.com8 Oct 2005

The Mi5 document, titled 'Companies and Organisations of Proliferation Concern,' has been compiled in an attempt to prevent British companies inadvertently exporting sensitive goods or expertise to organizations covertly involved in WMD programmes.

3 students into custody in connection to Pathankot attack

3 students into custody in connection to Pathankot attack

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Three students were on Wednesday taken into custody in Pakistan in connection with the Pathankot attack.

HRD report on Rohith's suicide likely today

HRD report on Rohith's suicide likely today

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

The report, sources said, would dwell on the role of the university authorities, who have been blamed for the suicide, and systemic aspects to ensure such incidents do not recur.

149 university libraries are digitalised

149 university libraries are digitalised

Rediff.com6 Feb 2006

The libraries' digitalisation has been done under UGC Infonet programme.

JNU violence taking toll on our minds: Students

JNU violence taking toll on our minds: Students

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

An uneasy lull prevailed on the campus on Friday as very few people were seen in the university streets and eating joints, otherwise brimming with students. The unease at the university's Sabarmati Hostel, which bore a heavy brunt of the mob violence, was palpable as a few students were seen leaving the campus fearing for their safety on Thursday evening as well.

Is AMU not providing food for students not fasting in Ramzan?

Is AMU not providing food for students not fasting in Ramzan?

Rediff.com31 May 2017

Authorities asserted that lunch is served to students of any religion 'on demand' during the holy month.

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.

US lawmakers seek fair treatment for detained Indian students

US lawmakers seek fair treatment for detained Indian students

Rediff.com7 Feb 2019

Immigration attorneys claimed that they knew nothing about the varsity's illegal operation and were trapped.

DU rolls back FYUP, reverts to three-year structure

DU rolls back FYUP, reverts to three-year structure

Rediff.com27 Jun 2014

Under pressure from the University Grants Commission to act on its directive, the Delhi University on Friday scrapped its controversial four-year undergraduate programme and reverted to the previous three-year structure.

Apart from Tarishi, IS killed 2 US students in Dhaka

Apart from Tarishi, IS killed 2 US students in Dhaka

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

Three students from United States universities, including Indian girl Tarushi Jain, were among 20 hostages hacked to death by suspected Islamic State militants in a terror attack at a restaurant in Bangladesh capital's high-security diplomatic zone.

No beef festival or cow-puja on campus: Osmania University

No beef festival or cow-puja on campus: Osmania University

Rediff.com3 Dec 2015

The Osmania University authorities late on Wednesday evening made it clear that no "beef festival" would be allowed to be organised on the varsity campus.

Hyundai launches charitable trust

Hyundai launches charitable trust

Rediff.com11 Apr 2006

Hyundai Motor India Ltd has launched a public charitable trust to support a variety of social initiatives.

Kanhaiya raised anti-India slogans to incite hatred against govt, claims police

Kanhaiya raised anti-India slogans to incite hatred against govt, claims police

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Police cited statements of various witnesses in its chargesheet to state that Kumar was walking along with the protesters where a number of unidentified persons were raising slogans during an event in the university's campus on February 9, 2016, to commemorate the hanging of Parliament-attack mastermind Afzal Guru.

Yale students head for India

Yale students head for India

Rediff.com31 Jan 2006

Day before World Cup, Putin thanks FIFA for keeping politics out of sport

Day before World Cup, Putin thanks FIFA for keeping politics out of sport

Rediff.com13 Jun 2018

The Russian Football Union's director general, Aleksandr Alaev, urged football fans from across the world to ignore "some critical remarks" on the country hosting the tournament.

Mysore palace to be developed as folklore museum

Mysore palace to be developed as folklore museum

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

Mysore palace to be developed as folklore museum

Modi's degree row: We're under no political pressure, says DU

Modi's degree row: We're under no political pressure, says DU

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The clarification by DU came a day after an AAP delegation visited the university demanding that they be allowed to examine the records of Modi's BA degree, but they had to return empty handed.

Delhi CM Kejriwal, 5 others put on trial in Jaitley defamation case

Delhi CM Kejriwal, 5 others put on trial in Jaitley defamation case

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

Jaitley had filed the complaint alleging that the accused had defamed him in a controversy regarding Delhi and District Cricket Association when he headed it for over a decade.

India, Bangladesh bonded by cooperation and understanding: Modi

India, Bangladesh bonded by cooperation and understanding: Modi

Rediff.com25 May 2018

The PM, who is the 'acharya' or chancellor of the central university, inaugurated Bangladesh Bhavan with Hasina on this occasion.

Case of abetment to suicide registered in JNU scholar death

Case of abetment to suicide registered in JNU scholar death

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

The board at AIIMS including members belonging to SC/ST said Krishnan died due to asphyxia and no injury mark was found on the body.

Babul Supriyo heckled at Jadavpur University

Babul Supriyo heckled at Jadavpur University

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Describing the behaviour of the agitating students as "absolutely deplorable", he alleged that the protesters were trying to "disturb peace" at the institute by "instigating the students and seminar organisers to create a stampede-like situation".

Good Governance Day: Govt wants it wrapped up before Christmas break

Good Governance Day: Govt wants it wrapped up before Christmas break

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Amid the controversy surrounding the observance of 'Good Governance Day', the human resource development ministry has communicated to vice chancellors of all central universities to complete all programmes related to the event before the Christmas break.

PM, Irani degrees: HC stays fine imposed on DU

PM, Irani degrees: HC stays fine imposed on DU

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

The CPIO had rejected the three RTI queries on the ground that the Rs 10 Postal Order meant for fees for providing the information, was blank in one and in the other two cases, they were made out in favour of the CPIO.

'Cows safer in India than students': B-Town on JNU

'Cows safer in India than students': B-Town on JNU

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

"Horrifying", "heartbreaking" and "barbaric" is how many in the film industry, including actors-filmmakers Anil Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Rajkummar Rao, Twinkle Khanna, Anurag Kashyap and Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, described the Sunday night violence at the Jawaharlal Nehru University while demanding that the perpetrators are brought to justice.

Keep us informed about Kanhaiya's movement: Police tells JNU

Keep us informed about Kanhaiya's movement: Police tells JNU

Rediff.com5 Mar 2016

As part of efforts to provide foolproof security to Jawaharlal Nehru University Student's Union president Kanhaiya Kumar, the Delhi police has asked University authorities to inform them about the student leader's movements outside the campus and nature of his visits.

JNUSU to march to Parliament demanding Kanhaiya's release

JNUSU to march to Parliament demanding Kanhaiya's release

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

Stepping up their agitation against arrest of Jawaharlal Nehru University students union president Kanhaiya Kumar and two others in a sedition case, the students will march to Parliament on Wednesday demanding the release of those jailed in the case.

Look who's extending support to JNU students

Look who's extending support to JNU students

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Eminent scientists and writers from across the world, including renowned thinker Noam Chomsky and Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk, have joined the chorus of protest against the arrest of JNU students' union president Kanhaiya Kumar in a sedition case.

Ahead of Budget session, BJP plans nationalism campaign for masses

Ahead of Budget session, BJP plans nationalism campaign for masses

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Party leaders and workers will try to build up public opinion against the alleged anti-national activities in the central varsity and in support of action against people involved in it.

No one has the right to play with country's unity: Anupam Kher

No one has the right to play with country's unity: Anupam Kher

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Noted actor Anupam Kher said, referring to the JNU incident, that freedom of speech does not mean people have the right to create disunity in the country.

Improve your rankings, Maha CM Fadnavis tells universities

Improve your rankings, Maha CM Fadnavis tells universities

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

The chief minister has asked vice chancellors to go on a 'mission mode' to improve their positions by next year.

Will resign, if asked to go on leave, says BHU VC

Will resign, if asked to go on leave, says BHU VC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2017

The VC said that he has contributed a lot to improve the functioning of the university.

Won't forgive those behind anti-India slogans: Rajnath on JNU protest

Won't forgive those behind anti-India slogans: Rajnath on JNU protest

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

Promising firm action against the demonstrators, the home minister reiterated that anti-national statements cannot be forgiven.

Students! Beware UGC's plagiarism rules!

Students! Beware UGC's plagiarism rules!

Rediff.com13 Nov 2018

The new guidelines can act as a deterrent for students who have for years been unfairly reaping the benefits of the 'Ctrl+C, Ctrl+V' method of research.

After swine flu death, AMU suspends classes till Feb 25

After swine flu death, AMU suspends classes till Feb 25

Rediff.com16 Feb 2015

Rushda is the 3rd patient in Aligarh to have died due to swine flu in the past 10 days.

Army veterans join anti-JNU chorus, take out 'March for Unity'

Army veterans join anti-JNU chorus, take out 'March for Unity'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

The rally from Raj Ghat to Jantar Mantar saw marchers fervently waving the tricolour and raising slogans like 'Vande Mataram' and 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' with some of them saying that nothing is above 'nationalism'.

Did Mamata's nephew just call Jadavpur protesters drug addicts?

Did Mamata's nephew just call Jadavpur protesters drug addicts?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

In controversial comments, Abhishek Banerjee, Trinamool Congress member of Parliament and nephew of Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, referred Jadavpur University protestors as "drug addicts" questioning whether the student protests in Jadavpur University were because of a ban on drugs and liquor inside the campus.