News for 'arts after class 12'

'The hooligans started to take over'

'The hooligans started to take over'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

'I grew up in a place that used to be the best city in India: Allahabad.' 'The city has given some of the best writers, politicians and musicians to the country. 'Today, it has gone to the dogs.'

Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour given by France is another in a series of top international awards and honours bestowed by various countries on Prime Minister Modi.

Shubman Gill will have a terrific World Cup: Nayar

Shubman Gill will have a terrific World Cup: Nayar

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Abhishek Nayar has seen both Shubman Gill and Rinku Singh from close quarters as the assistant coach at the Kolkata Knight Riders, and has little doubt that the duo will be at the forefront of the team's journey through the transition.

Modi unveils India's biggest helicopter manufacturing facility

Modi unveils India's biggest helicopter manufacturing facility

Rediff.com6 Feb 2023

Bengaluru-headquartered HAL plans to produce more than 1,000 helicopters in the range of 3-15 tonne with a total business of more than Rs 4 lakh crore over a period of 20 years at this facility in Gubbi taluk, officials said.

Why Prompt Engineers Are In Demand

Why Prompt Engineers Are In Demand

Rediff.com15 May 2023

The job of a prompt engineer does not necessarily require candidates to be trained in "hardcore" computer engineering skills. 'This is one of those rare jobs that opens the sector to the layman.'

'Agar aapke paas paisa nahi hai, to izzat bhi nahin milti'

'Agar aapke paas paisa nahi hai, to izzat bhi nahin milti'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

'We are the same people who can quench a man's thirst and also kill him.'

Why Kashmiris are agitating in favour of Art 35A

Why Kashmiris are agitating in favour of Art 35A

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

Kashmir witnessed a second day of a complete shutdown on Monday as the Supreme Court adjourned the hearing in petitions challenging the validity of Article 35A. The petition in the case has been filed by a Delhi-based NGO, We the Citizens, saying the state's autonomous status granted by Article 35(A) and Article 370 of the Constitution discriminate against fellow citizens from the rest of the country.

Army plans to procure 200 locally-built Prachand, light utility helicopters

Army plans to procure 200 locally-built Prachand, light utility helicopters

Rediff.com15 Feb 2023

The Army is looking at procuring the LUHs and LCHs to replace its ageing fleets of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters.

Art 370: 'Who will suffer more? It's the security forces!'

Art 370: 'Who will suffer more? It's the security forces!'

Rediff.com13 Aug 2019

Dr Behera speaks about how the nationwide positive reaction to the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir indicates that the very idea of India is changing. From a diverse, multicultural entity, could India be becoming a place where assimilation is more important than accommodation?

Navy successfully test-fires anti-ship missile

Navy successfully test-fires anti-ship missile

Rediff.com18 May 2022

This firing is a significant step towards achieving self-reliance in niche missile technology. Navy said.

Cong spreading rumours about Art 370, punish it: Modi

Cong spreading rumours about Art 370, punish it: Modi

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Modi thanked the people of the state for making the 'Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao' initiative a fruitful one.

JSW to develop 900 MW hydel, rolling mill projects in Bengal

JSW to develop 900 MW hydel, rolling mill projects in Bengal

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

The JSW Group has expressed interest to develop a 900 MW pumped storage hydel power project and a state of the art rolling shop for steel in West Bengal, company chairman Sajjan Jindal said on Wednesday. He announced the projects while addressing the inaugural session of the Bengal Global Business Summit, organised by the state government, in Kolkata. "We are keenly pursuing a 900 MW hydro pumped storage project. "This will bring clean energy to the state and we hope to receive this prestigious project through a nomination from the state government," Jindal said.

PM to inaugurate India's largest helicopter production facility

PM to inaugurate India's largest helicopter production facility

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

The defence ministry billed the 615-acre factory as India's largest helicopter-manufacturing facility and it has been planned as a one-stop solution for the country's chopper requirements.

Class of 2018: India's rising stars under 30

Class of 2018: India's rising stars under 30

Rediff.com28 Mar 2018

10 achievers who made the cut in the Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia list.

Tourism promotion goes into mission and challenge mode

Tourism promotion goes into mission and challenge mode

Rediff.com1 Feb 2023

At least 50 travel destinations would be developed as a "complete package" and states will be encouraged to set up a 'unity mall' for the sale of their products, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced in the Budget on Wednesday, asserting that promotion of tourism will be taken up on a "mission mode".

Too cute! How this young woman is fighting body issues

Too cute! How this young woman is fighting body issues

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

'Be you. Be goofy and silly and don't be ashamed of it,' says Akshara Ashok who uses comics to talk about body positivity.

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

NRIs: Pop Nationalism To Identity Supremacy

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Brand India's societal divisions and distortions have remained as much relevant in 'liberal' America and Europe as it still is in the structurally stratified Indian society of the 21st century, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Virat has to learn the art of not trying to over-dominate opposition'

'Virat has to learn the art of not trying to over-dominate opposition'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2015

Virat Kohli may have scored a match-winning century against Pakistan in their opening game of the World Cup, but ask former Australian fast bowling great Brett Lee and he would tell you that the Indian ace should try and curb his natural affinity for aggressive strokeplay.

London Confidential review

London Confidential review

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

At 70 minutes long, London Confidential is a crisp watch, notes Joginder Tuteja.

'Pakistani batsmen don't have Kohli's class'

'Pakistani batsmen don't have Kohli's class'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2015

'There is a vast difference in pedigree of Virat and Akmal.'

Now invest in crypto like MFs

Now invest in crypto like MFs

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

'If you are ready to stomach the loss, you may invest 3-5 per cent of your portfolio in crypto assets.' 'Of this, 80-90 per cent should be in Bitcoin.'

Fan Moment! Ashwin's duplicate touches his feet

Fan Moment! Ashwin's duplicate touches his feet

Rediff.com7 Feb 2023

Mahesh Pithiya's uncanny resemblance with Ravichandran Ashwin's action will surprise you.

3 girls make paintings to raise funds for COVID-19 battle

3 girls make paintings to raise funds for COVID-19 battle

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Soumya Dalimya (17), a Class 12 student, Presha Bhattad (15), a student of Class 10, and Ditya Thapar, who is in Class 8, utilised the lockdown time to make 44 paintings. They have so far raised Rs 84,000 through the sale of their art works.

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

India's historical focus on its continental borders has overshadowed its maritime ambitions, but that is changing quickly, notes Ajai Shukla.

Colleges recommended for engg, arts and more

Colleges recommended for engg, arts and more

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

We invited readers to share their college recommendations to the Class of 2010. Here we present some of the responses we recieved. Share yours!

When Will Yogi Have His Film City?

When Will Yogi Have His Film City?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

'The CM wants to develop a Film City that would provide the entire value chain of film-making services and infrastructure in one place.'

Mirror Puts The Dance Back Into Lust Stories

Mirror Puts The Dance Back Into Lust Stories

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Konkona Sen Sharma's short Mirror in Lust Stories 2 is a rare thing: A feminist film that is also very, very funny, states Sreehari Nair.

'Film-making is a soul-sapping profession'

'Film-making is a soul-sapping profession'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'Or because I am getting a s**tload of money.'

What makes this 18 YO artist so special?

What makes this 18 YO artist so special?

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

Mumbai-based artiste Dev Mehta wants to use modern art to inspire people to think and see things differently. This is his story.

Nepal elects Ram Chandra Poudel as new prez amid mounting political crisis

Nepal elects Ram Chandra Poudel as new prez amid mounting political crisis

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

With the support from eight political parties, 78-year-old Poudel's victory was certain. His rival Subas Chandra Nebmang had support of former prime minister KP Sharma-led CPN-UML.

'May he play for India one day': Gani leaves his mark

'May he play for India one day': Gani leaves his mark

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Their home is, not surprisingly, teeming with visitors who are received by the proud father and Azma Khatun, the mother of the 22-year-old.

Modi invites G20 to witness 'festival of democracy' in 2024 polls

Modi invites G20 to witness 'festival of democracy' in 2024 polls

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Modi said India's next general elections will be held in 2024 and he invited G20 delegates to visit the country to witness the "festival of democracy" in the "mother of democracy".

Is Leonardo Fida Over Neelam Gill?

Is Leonardo Fida Over Neelam Gill?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

Has the Romeo finally found his Juliet?

Class 7 pass, but their designs will stun you

Class 7 pass, but their designs will stun you

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

Three young designers from Kutch, Lakshmi, Tara and Tulsi, make their mark on the LFW runway for the first time.

Meet Akshata, UK's first Indian First Lady

Meet Akshata, UK's first Indian First Lady

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

At the time of the media maelstrom around her non-dom status, she hit back at implications that it was in some way indicative of her stronger bond with India than the UK.

14 Indians in WEF's Young Global Leaders class of 2014

14 Indians in WEF's Young Global Leaders class of 2014

Rediff.com12 Mar 2014

Out of the 214 Young Global Leaders who were honoured for leadership and service to society, 109 are women.

Arts, science, commerce: What are you cut out for?

Arts, science, commerce: What are you cut out for?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

Which stream should you choose? Read on to find out more about each course...

Shah appeals for peace in Manipur, to 'visit soon'

Shah appeals for peace in Manipur, to 'visit soon'

Rediff.com26 May 2023

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday appealed to the people of Manipur to maintain peace and promised that justice will be ensured to all sections of the society.

'Who will carry Birju Maharaj's legacy forward?'

'Who will carry Birju Maharaj's legacy forward?'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

'To match his passion for his craft is impossible.' 'I don't know of any Kathak dancer who can equal his passion.'

How tennis ball helped pacer Bumrah perfect art of bowling yorkers

How tennis ball helped pacer Bumrah perfect art of bowling yorkers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

Playing tennis-ball cricket in his formative years has helped him bowl his yorkers with good control, revealed Mumbai Indians pacer Jasprit Bumrah.