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BHU employee arrested for sodomising student

BHU employee arrested for sodomising student

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Initial probe suggests that it is a case of money dispute between the two.

Maintain status quo on deemed universities: SC

Maintain status quo on deemed universities: SC

Rediff.com25 Jan 2010

The Supreme Court on Monday directed the Union government to maintain status quo on the 44 deemed universities, which are facing de-recognition for not being up to the standard.A bench of Justices Dalveer Bhandari and A K Patnaik passed the order despite the government's assurance that no follow-up action will be taken against these institutions without the consent of the court.The apex court also issued notices to all the 44 deemed universities as also their parent varsities

JNU orders probe into burning of Modi, Shah effigies on Dussehra

JNU orders probe into burning of Modi, Shah effigies on Dussehra

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

Congress-affiliated National Students' Union of India chose the visages of the PM and Bharatiya Janata Party chief Amit Shah to represent demon king Ravan.

When Bollywood dressed for college!

When Bollywood dressed for college!

Rediff.com10 May 2019

Coolest and craziest campus fashion over the years!

JNU's Umar Khalid granted permission to visit Kolkata

JNU's Umar Khalid granted permission to visit Kolkata

Rediff.com7 May 2016

Additional Sessions Judge Reetesh Singh allowed Khalid to travel to the city from May 20 to 23 to attend panel discussion organised by Bastar Solidarity Network (Kolkata Chapter).

Pakistanis divided over Stanford invite for Mush

Pakistanis divided over Stanford invite for Mush

Rediff.com12 Jan 2009

Pakistanis are objecting to Stanford University's invitation to former president Pervez Musharraf to lecture at the varsity later this week.

A peek into Mastercard's ambitious plan for India

A peek into Mastercard's ambitious plan for India

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

Mastercard is keen on being known not as a payments player but a technology company.

Another Indian student shot at in US

Another Indian student shot at in US

Rediff.com16 Nov 2008

The incident occurred when Shashank and his friends were going inside their flat after returning from an outing. Shashank went out to take his bag from the car when he was shot at by a man who is suspected to be an Afro-American, he said quoting Shashank's friends.

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Winners of World Press Photo of the Year are truly incredible

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

A photo symbolising "love and compassion" of an 85-year-old Brazilian woman getting her first embrace in five months from a nurse through a transparent "hug curtain" has been named the World Press Photo of the Year. This year, according to organisers, 74,470 images were submitted for judging, made by 4,315 photographers from 130 different countries. World Press Photo has been kind enough to allow to share some of this year's winning photos here with you.

I'm sorry if I hurt you: Kashmir professor-turned-terrorist to dad

I'm sorry if I hurt you: Kashmir professor-turned-terrorist to dad

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Rafi Bhat, a 33-year-old professor on contract with the Kashmir University's Sociology department, had left the varsity premises on Friday and had been missing since then. Reports had suggested he had joined the terror group but his father had repeatedly told the police Rafi would not pick up arms.

US: University shooter had no criminal record

US: University shooter had no criminal record

Rediff.com16 Feb 2008

Kazmierczak shot dead five students, mostly women, and injured 23 others in Northern Illinois University before turning the weapon on himself on the Valentine's Day, but no Indian casualty has been reported. A senior Indian Embassy official told PTI that both the Mission in Washington and the Consulate in Chicago were following the tragic incident closely. "At this time, there have been no reports of any Indian students killed or seriously injured," the official said.

UGC asks DU to continue BMS for 2013-14 batch as 3-yr course

UGC asks DU to continue BMS for 2013-14 batch as 3-yr course

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

With the University Grant Commission still silent on the fate of the bachelor of Management Studies course of the Delhi University, several students on Monday staged a protest outside the UGC office here demanding that their programme should be conducted in the four-year format.

Jamia protests: 2 admitted with 'gunshot injuries'

Jamia protests: 2 admitted with 'gunshot injuries'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Two men, who were apparently part of a demonstration by Jamia Millia Islamia students on Sunday, have been admitted to the Safdarjung Hospital with "gunshot injury", sources said on Monday.

Jamia clashes spark protests across campuses

Jamia clashes spark protests across campuses

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Jamia turned into a battlefield on Sunday as police entered the campus and also used force, following protest against the Act.

After 3 days, curfew relaxed in parts of Jammu

After 3 days, curfew relaxed in parts of Jammu

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The authorities urged the people to maintain peace and tranquility and do not allow the miscreants to create any trouble in their respective areas.

Oxford University to raise 1 billion pounds

Oxford University to raise 1 billion pounds

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

The money will fund scholarships and bursaries for students from poorer backgrounds, as well as teaching posts and a series of major building projects. Donors would not be allowed to dictate the university's agenda.

Student's death: Violence for AMU to shut

Student's death: Violence for AMU to shut

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Angry over the killing of an engineering student, hundreds of students of the Aligarh Muslim University went on a rampage at the university campus.

Student violence: Aligarh Muslim University closes

Student violence: Aligarh Muslim University closes

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Aligarh Muslim University on Monday closed sine die following student violence after the killing of an death of an engineering student.

We need more time to implement OBC quota: DU

We need more time to implement OBC quota: DU

Rediff.com27 Mar 2007

However, there will definitely be some increase in the number of seats in 2007-08.

'Batsmen have to play smart in Cape Town'

'Batsmen have to play smart in Cape Town'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2018

South Africa's Farhaan Behardien reckons that the batsmen will have to be smart with shot-selection

Anna univ gearing up for Kalam's return

Anna univ gearing up for Kalam's return

Rediff.com25 Jul 2007

The University management had also arranged a guest house for his accommodation which Kalam had used during his previous assignment.

2 arrested for violence on AMU campus, exams postponed

2 arrested for violence on AMU campus, exams postponed

Rediff.com7 May 2018

The two were arrested by the police for allegedly trying to breach peace and posting inflammatory material on social media.

Is Jamia Millia a minority institution?

Is Jamia Millia a minority institution?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2006

There is an argument between Vice-Chancellor Mushirul Hasan and National Commission of Minority Educational Institution.

Univ students to learn Maya's hit social remix

Univ students to learn Maya's hit social remix

Rediff.com30 May 2007

Students will be exposed to theory and analytical skills in the areas of socio-economic-political systems, information sciences, rural-urban-industrial and environmental systems and operation research.

Jamia names road after Arjun Singh

Jamia names road after Arjun Singh

Rediff.com5 May 2007

Singh himself inaugurated the Noam Chomsky complex in the campus that will house the Centre for Jawaharlal Nehru Studies, the Munshi Premchand Archives and Literary Centre and a boys' hostel.

Oxford to set up first research centre outside UK

Oxford to set up first research centre outside UK

Rediff.com29 Oct 2006

The university will invest 10 million pounds initially to set up its first business research centre.

Marigold has enjoyable music

Marigold has enjoyable music

Rediff.com24 Jul 2007

Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy score again in Marigold.

Oscar buzz for Anil Kapoor-starrer

Oscar buzz for Anil Kapoor-starrer

Rediff.com9 Sep 2008

Danny Boyle's Slumdog Millionaire, starring Anil Kapoor and Dev Patel, gets terrific reviews at the ongoing Toronto International Film Festival.

Kanhaiya meets Rahul Gandhi at his home

Kanhaiya meets Rahul Gandhi at his home

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Kanhaiya, accompanied by a delegation of JNU students and members of All India Students Federation, met the Congress vice president at his residence in Tughlaq lane area.

Virginia: Prof's family to attend last rites

Virginia: Prof's family to attend last rites

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Loganathan, a native of Karatadipalayam in Gobichettipalayam in Tamil Nadu's Erode district, had expressed a wish that his body should be buried in Virginia if something happened to him there, his brother Palanivel said.

Jadavpur University website 'HACKED'!

Jadavpur University website 'HACKED'!

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

With Jadavpur University students demanding the Vice Chancellor's resignation over a molestation case, an apology message attributed to the VC was on Saturday posted on the varsity website, which official sources denied claiming the website has been hacked.

A night vigil against Bush

A night vigil against Bush

Rediff.com1 Mar 2006

Students along with eminent people from across the ideological spectrum flocked to the open air auditorium in JNU.

I am a bigger patriot than Modi: Kejriwal

I am a bigger patriot than Modi: Kejriwal

Rediff.com29 Feb 2016

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is facing sedition charge, on Monday said he is a "bigger patriot" than Prime Minister Narendra Modi and claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party does not want to upset Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti by arresting the "real traitors" in the JNU case.

Ex JNU student union member alleges rape by AISF office-bearer

Ex JNU student union member alleges rape by AISF office-bearer

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

A former Jawaharlal Nehru University students union member has alleged that she was raped by an ex office-bearer of the All India Students Federation following which a zero FIR has been registered against him.

Ramjas Scare: Now, Khalsa college calls off drama fest

Ramjas Scare: Now, Khalsa college calls off drama fest

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

After Ramjas College witnessed large-scale violence over a seminar, SGTB Khalsa College has decided to postpone a street-play competition till peace and normalcy returned to North Campus of Delhi University.

Release Kanhaiya, our Bihar boy: Shatrughan Sinha on JNU row

Release Kanhaiya, our Bihar boy: Shatrughan Sinha on JNU row

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

He has said nothing anti-national or against constitution. Hope, wish and pray that he's released soon, sooner the better," Sinha tweeted.

Bobby Jindal may skip Republican national debate

Bobby Jindal may skip Republican national debate

Rediff.com24 Oct 2015

Indian-origin US presidential aspirant Bobby Jindal is considering skipping the next Republican national debate after he failed to garner a minimum 2.5 per cent support in a recent poll, according to a report.

Press Club event: Former DU professor Geelani detained

Press Club event: Former DU professor Geelani detained

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

At the Press Club event on February 10, a group allegedly shouted slogans hailing Guru, following which the police had registered a case under sections 124A (sedition), 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 149 (unlawful assembly) of the IPC against Geelani and other unnamed persons.

ABVP protests Afzal Guru event at JNU, 90 detained

ABVP protests Afzal Guru event at JNU, 90 detained

Rediff.com12 Feb 2016

The members of ABVP on Friday took out a protest march at India Gate in New Delhi against an event in support of Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru at JNU.

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.