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Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Aligarh Muslim University Needs Urgent Reforms!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

Is it a divine, sacrosanct university, a holy cow, prohibiting human intervention?

Expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers

Expert groups to explore adoption of common chargers

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

The government will set up expert groups to explore the adoption of common chargers for mobile and all portable electronic devices, and submit a detailed report in two months, Consumer Affairs secretary Rohit Kumar Singh said. The department of consumer affairs on Wednesday called a meeting with industry stakeholders. After the meeting, Singh said India can initially think of exploring shifting to two types of chargers, including a C-Type port.

Undergraduate, postgraduate courses at BHU

Undergraduate, postgraduate courses at BHU

Rediff.com20 Mar 2007

Banaras Hindu University is conducting entrance tests for

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

AMU's Governance Structure Is Democratic, Not Divine

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

These self-appointed well-wishers of AMU are basically for the control or police model of university governance. They have no faith whatsoever in the democratic functioning of the universities, observes Faizan Mustafa, former dean, Faculty of Law, and Registrar, Aligarh Muslim University.

'Unprecedented Covid control': Modi's fulsome praise for Yogi in Varanasi

'Unprecedented Covid control': Modi's fulsome praise for Yogi in Varanasi

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

"The way in which UP has controlled the second Covid wave and stopped its spread is unprecedented," the prime minister, who arrived at his parliamentary constituency earlier in the morning on Thursday, said while addressing a gathering.

PhD programmes at BHU

PhD programmes at BHU

Rediff.com15 Jul 2005

The Banaras Hindu University invites application for its PhD programmes.

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.

Now Shivraj Chouhan joins 'pawri' brigade with jibe at land mafia

Now Shivraj Chouhan joins 'pawri' brigade with jibe at land mafia

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Speaking an event in Indore on Tuesday, Chouhan added his 'pawri' take while commenting on the fear among land mafia due to the actions of the Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government. "Yeh main hoon, yeh meri sarkar hai, yeh meri prashasanik team hai aur aap dekho bhu mafia bhaag rahe hai," (This is me, this is my government, this is my administrative team and you see the land mafia running away), Chouhan said.

At least 7 major variants of concern found in Varanasi: Study

At least 7 major variants of concern found in Varanasi: Study

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

There are at least seven major variants of coronavirus, including B.1.617 and B.1.351 (Beta), in Varanasi and its adjoining areas, according to a study conducted by the Banaras Hindu University and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB).

Need to rewrite history from India's point of view: Shah

Need to rewrite history from India's point of view: Shah

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Shah credited Savarkar for calling the 1857 rebellion as India's first independence struggle.

AAP's Gul Panag says she wasn't attacked in Varanasi

AAP's Gul Panag says she wasn't attacked in Varanasi

Rediff.com9 May 2014

Aam Aadmi Party leader Gul Panag has denied reports of an attack on her in Varanasi on Friday.

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

'Being PM's constituency, Varanasi is getting some privilege'

Rediff.com6 May 2021

'The situation has improved because oxygen tankers are now coming.' 'Before this it was chaotic.'

BHU, Institute of Medical studies admission notice

BHU, Institute of Medical studies admission notice

Rediff.com26 Nov 2007

Banaras Hindu University, Institute of Medical Sciences in Varanasi provides admission notice for MD/MS programmes in 2008.

'Turn BHU-ITI into full-fledged IIT'

'Turn BHU-ITI into full-fledged IIT'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2005

A three-member expert committee has recommended to the Union human resource development ministry, upgrading Banaras Hindu University's Information Technology Institute into a full-fledged Indian Institute of Technology.

Student roughed up at PM Modi's Banaras Hindu University event

Student roughed up at PM Modi's Banaras Hindu University event

Rediff.com22 Feb 2016

The student, identified as Ashutosh Singh, demanded that the students union elections be held in the varsity just as Prime Minister Narendra Modi ended his speech at BHU.

T'gana, Maha, Delhi NEET-UG students share top rank

T'gana, Maha, Delhi NEET-UG students share top rank

Rediff.com1 Nov 2021

Telangana's Mrinal Kutteri, Delhi's Tanmay Gupta and Maharashtra's Karthika G Nair shared the top rank, scoring 720 out of 720. Eight transgender candidates have also cleared the examination.

Varun Grover denies sexual harassment allegations

Varun Grover denies sexual harassment allegations

Rediff.com9 Oct 2018

'It smells like a case to silence my voice at this important time in the #metoo movement but in the larger context it could be a ploy to muddy the waters and sabotage the entire movement altogether.'

'50 to 60 crore across India would be infected'

'50 to 60 crore across India would be infected'

Rediff.com20 May 2021

'At least half the population in UP has been infected.'

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

IISc, IIT-M, IIM-A top HRD ministry ranking

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

In the university category, IISc stood first, followed by JNU and BHU.

SC quashes Allahabad HC order on PG medical seats

SC quashes Allahabad HC order on PG medical seats

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

HC had struck down 50 per cent institutional preference in admission to PG medical seats.

Farm exports touched record Rs 3 lakh cr in 2020-21: Prez

Farm exports touched record Rs 3 lakh cr in 2020-21: Prez

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

President Ram Nath Kovind on Monday said the country's farm production and procurement increased during 2020-21 crop year despite the pandemic and agricultural exports reached a record level of Rs 3 lakh crore during the same period. In his address to the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament at the start of the Budget session, Kovind said the government is focusing on making the country self-sufficient in edible oils besides making special efforts to promote organic farming, natural farming and crop diversification. "My government is working continuously to empower the farmers and the rural economy of the country... I would like to give maximum credit to the small farmers of the country for this consistent success and strengthening of the agriculture sector," he said.

Magsaysay Awardee: RSS/BJP can't tolerate dissent

Magsaysay Awardee: RSS/BJP can't tolerate dissent

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

'If I am not there, the RSS would do that job. They are obviously in power, they can do anything.'

The Mahant keen to take on Modi in Varanasi

The Mahant keen to take on Modi in Varanasi

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

One of Modi's foremost critics will contest if he is the common candidate of a united Opposition, but fielded by the Congress.

Kalam's next stop: Banaras Hindu University

Kalam's next stop: Banaras Hindu University

Rediff.com25 Oct 2007

Disclosing this in the academic council meeting of the BHU, Vice Chancellor Punjab Singh announced that the former president has given his consent to join BHU as a visiting professor in the science faculty.

ASK HR GURU: Is it time for me to quit my job?

ASK HR GURU: Is it time for me to quit my job?

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Modi's return gift to Varanasi: Projects worth over Rs 550 cr

Modi's return gift to Varanasi: Projects worth over Rs 550 cr

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Wrapping up his two-day visit to Varanasi, Modi said work done in the city is clearly visible.

Why your household budget will go through the roof

Why your household budget will go through the roof

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Farmers in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Telangana anticipate a sharp decline in vegetable output this year, due to sustained declines in the water table after consecutive years of below-average rain. Prices of vegetables are expected to stay high for the next four to six weeks.

Academicians write to PM against delaying JEE, NEET

Academicians write to PM against delaying JEE, NEET

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

While the NEET is scheduled to be held on September 13, engineering entrance exam JEE Main has been planned from September 1-6. Around 9.53 lakh candidates have registered for JEE-Mains and 15.97 lakh students have registered for NEET.

Bhupathi made London Olympics a real sad one for me: Paes

Bhupathi made London Olympics a real sad one for me: Paes

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Tennis ace Leander Paes is still rankled by the selection furore prior to the 2012 London Olympics and holds former partner Mahesh Bhupathi responsible for making the Games a "real sad" outing for him.

Why have some students rejected IIT?

Why have some students rejected IIT?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2013

The inference that the IIT brand name has been devalued is unfair; this could as well reflect a wider market for student choices

First salary: From Rs 200 in 1961 to general manager

First salary: From Rs 200 in 1961 to general manager

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

Rediff reader Vijai Kumar Sharma, 79 from Jaipur tells us about his first salary.

'The hope left for justice for my father gets crushed'

'The hope left for justice for my father gets crushed'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Jyoti Punwani reports on the strange case of Prashant Rahi, MTech, journalist, activist, now in solitary confinement in a Maharashtra prison.

'Boycott MLA, MLC involved in Mukhiya murder'

'Boycott MLA, MLC involved in Mukhiya murder'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2012

Ranvir Sena's front organisation Akhil Bharatiya Rashtrawadi Kisan Sanghathan has urged people, particularly supporters and sympathisers of upper caste Bhumihars, to socially boycott Bihar's ruling Janata Dal-United MLA Sunil Pandey, his MLC brother Hulas Pandey and the families of Hareram Pandey, suspected to be involved in the murder of Ranvir Sena chief Brahmeshwar Singh Muhiya on June 1.

Lakme FW: Breezy, wearable unisex designs

Lakme FW: Breezy, wearable unisex designs

Rediff.com20 Sep 2009

The third day of Lakme Fashion Week saw designer Digvijay Singh go green with organic fabrics and a unisex line for both men and women. Showcasing for label Bhu:sattva, here is the Unimitable Unisex Collection.

Fasting Ganga activist shifted to AIIMS

Fasting Ganga activist shifted to AIIMS

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Noted environmentalist G D Agrawal, who is on "fast-unto-death" to press for cleaning up of river Ganga, was on Monday referred from BHU to AIIMS in New Delhi after his health deteriorated further.

'Anybody who does not agree with them is anti-national'

'Anybody who does not agree with them is anti-national'

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

'The judge said that anybody who does not believe in the RSS ideology is not acceptable to you. You have terminated his contract because he thought differently.' 'The Modi government has no accomplishment to show. Therefore, they are using the tool of nationalism to divert the country's attention from very serious things like farmers suicides and the water crisis.' 'You cannot simply dismiss anyone because they are not willing to raise a slogan and not think like you.'

'A house divided against itself'

'A house divided against itself'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2015

The Bharat Ratna conferred on Madan Mohan Malaviya has exposed the frictions within his family, reports Manavi Kapur

Community transmission of COVID-19 well-established: Experts

Community transmission of COVID-19 well-established: Experts

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

"It is unrealistic to expect that COVID-19 pandemic can be eliminated at this stage given that community transmission is already well-established across large sections or sub-populations in the country," the report said.

Dialogue with people soon: New J-K LG after taking oath

Dialogue with people soon: New J-K LG after taking oath

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'We don't have any agenda in that, there will be no discrimination against anyone. Constitution will be Gita in that'

Govt back to playing dirty tricks, says Team Anna

Govt back to playing dirty tricks, says Team Anna

Rediff.com2 Sep 2011

With the Income Tax office slapping a notice on activist Arvind Kejriwal to pay dues, Team Anna on Friday alleged that the government was back to its "dirty tricks department" and that officials were pressurised by "political bosses" to act against them.