News for 'classmate'

This 20 Year Old Danced Non-Stop For 170 Hours

This 20 Year Old Danced Non-Stop For 170 Hours

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

'I was so full of josh, with all my friends cheering me on, I gave it everything from the get-go.' 'By nightfall, the pain had set in. My legs were aching, my back was on fire and I was in tears.' 'I turned to my mom and said, "I can't do this."'

Shuks eyes Gaganyaan after historic ISS mission

Shuks eyes Gaganyaan after historic ISS mission

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth after an 18-day mission aboard the International Space Station, marking a significant milestone for India's space program and carrying out crucial scientific experiments.

Kolkata gang rape accused involved in multiple sex crimes

Kolkata gang rape accused involved in multiple sex crimes

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

The prime accused in the Kolkata law college gang rape case, Monojit Mishra, is a history-sheeter having a slew of pending cases of sexual harassment and violent crimes registered against him, police said on Monday.

What Was Melania Doing On Capitol Hill?

What Was Melania Doing On Capitol Hill?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The first lady met 'members of Congress on a bill could speed the removal of intimate imagery posted online without an individual's consent, or revenge porn,' Associated Press reported.

Class 9 student stabbed to death over dodgeball game

Class 9 student stabbed to death over dodgeball game

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

The alleged incident took place around 6 pm on Friday after an altercation between the victim, who is in Class 9, and some other students, the police said.

College student gang-raped at Odisha beach; minors among 10 held

College student gang-raped at Odisha beach; minors among 10 held

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

The incident happened on Sunday night when the woman, an undergraduate student at a private college, went to the beach along with her boyfriend, who is a classmate, on the occasion of the Raja festival, they said.

Who Is Wing Commander Vyomika Singh?

Who Is Wing Commander Vyomika Singh?

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh's role at the press briefing for Operation Sindoor is consistent with her experience as a helicopter pilot in Jammu and Kashmir during the course of her career.

'I Prefer Playing Against Human Beings'

'I Prefer Playing Against Human Beings'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

World Chess Champion D Gukesh and World Junior Chess Champion Pranav Venkatesh are from the same school and were classmates till Class 10!

Classmates is different

Classmates is different

Rediff.com21 Apr 2007

Classmates is a Telegu adaptation of the Malayalam original of the same name. Not as good as the original.

Class 3 student loses vision in one eye after injury at UP school

Class 3 student loses vision in one eye after injury at UP school

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

A Class 3 student in Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly suffered a severe eye injury, leading to the loss of vision in one eye. The student's mother has accused the school principal of causing the injury, while the principal denies the allegations and claims the injury occurred due to an accidental elbow strike by a classmate. Authorities have initiated an inquiry into the incident.

'Anxious' Indian students at Harvard stare at uncertainties

'Anxious' Indian students at Harvard stare at uncertainties

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Indian students at Harvard, on condition of anonymity, shared their concerns and experiences of the last few months during which the prestigious university has seen relentless attacks by the Trump administration.

Harvard is not Harvard...: Varsity sues Trump admin over foreign student ban

Harvard is not Harvard...: Varsity sues Trump admin over foreign student ban

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Harvard University has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to revoke the university's certification to enroll foreign students. The lawsuit claims that the government's action is unlawful and unwarranted and that Harvard is not Harvard without its international students. The university argues that the government's decision will have a devastating effect on Harvard and its thousands of international students. The lawsuit comes a day after the Trump administration ordered the Department of Homeland Security to terminate Harvard University's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification.

Harvard's 788 Indian Students: What Next?

Harvard's 788 Indian Students: What Next?

Rediff.com23 May 2025

The Trump administration has revoked Harvard University's eligibility to enrol foreign students, raising concerns over the legal status of thousands of students, including nearly 800 from India, currently enrolled at the varsity.

Delhi boy skips exams, ends up as labourer in Tamil Nadu

Delhi boy skips exams, ends up as labourer in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

A 17-year-old boy from Delhi's Rohini, unwilling to take his final exams, left home and travelled over 2,000 kilometres in Tamil Nadu to work as a labourer at a construction site and was living in a slum, an official said on Monday.

Karnataka: 8-yr-old girl sexually assaulted in school by 2 boys

Karnataka: 8-yr-old girl sexually assaulted in school by 2 boys

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

An eight-year-old girl has alleged that she was sexually assaulted by two boys inside the washroom of her school in this district, police said on Monday.

Review: Naah-daniyan!

Review: Naah-daniyan!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Nadaaniyan's lack of charm, chemistry and cheek fails to create any ripples sighs Sukanya Verma.

Kangana's Emergency Arrives on OTT

Kangana's Emergency Arrives on OTT

Rediff.com14 Mar 2025

Raveena Tandon's daughter making her debut, Kangana Ranaut's controversial Indira Gandhi movie, Millie Bobby Brown's brand new sci-fi offering and more on Sukanya Verma's Holi weekend watch.

Girl Arrested For Ex-Boyfriend's Suicide

Girl Arrested For Ex-Boyfriend's Suicide

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

'We arrested the girl on a complaint from the boy's father. He told us that his son died by suicide due to the girl.'

The Web Series Everyone's Talking About

The Web Series Everyone's Talking About

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

'As a parent, it had me terrified. As a human being, it compelled me to look at people with greater empathy, to understand life with greater nuance, and to see beyond the black and white. I wanted to hug my kids. To tell them it's alright. To tell myself I can do better.'

K Vijayabhaskar on Classmates

K Vijayabhaskar on Classmates

Rediff.com9 May 2007

Director K Vijayabhaskar talks about the Telugu remake of the Malayalam original movie, Classmates.

Protests after Delhi principal's casteist slur, assault on Dalit student

Protests after Delhi principal's casteist slur, assault on Dalit student

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

A Dalit student at Delhi University's Shaheed Bhagat Singh College has filed a police complaint alleging that its principal hurled casteist slurs and assaulted him after he was falsely accused of sending obscene messages on the official WhatsApp group of his department. The student, a third-year BA Hindi Honours student, claimed the incident caused him mental trauma and defamation. He has also written to the University Vice-Chancellor and the National Commission for Scheduled Castes, seeking action against those involved. The principal has denied the allegations, claiming the student was being manipulated by a faculty member against whom an inquiry is underway.

Ex-cop murders married lover, buries body

Ex-cop murders married lover, buries body

Rediff.com11 Dec 2024

A dismissed policeman allegedly killed a married woman, with whom he was in a relationship, after a heated argument and then buried the body behind an under-construction building in Maharashtra's Nagpur city. The accused, Naresh alias Narendra Pandurang Dahule (40), has been arrested in neighbouring Chandrapur district and charged with murder and destruction of evidence.

HEX20 Elevates India With Nila Launch

HEX20 Elevates India With Nila Launch

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

'The launch of Nila, our very first satellite was very emotional as well as nerve wracking. We tried to calm ourselves by cracking some poor jokes!'

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

'Unapologetically Indian' In New York

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

'I always cook from my heart,' says New York Chef Vijaya Kumar who won his third Michelin Star recently.

Someone from our family....: A Pak village mourns Manmohan's death

Someone from our family....: A Pak village mourns Manmohan's death

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

The village of Gah in Pakistan is mourning the death of former Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who was born there. Villagers are remembering Singh's rise to prominence and the impact it had on their community. They are also hoping that someone from his family will visit the village to pay their respects.

15 seniors booked after death of Guj medical student during ragging

15 seniors booked after death of Guj medical student during ragging

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

Police in Gujarat have filed an FIR against 15 medical students for the death of an 18-year-old student who allegedly died due to ragging. The victim, Anil Methaniya, a first-year MBBS student, fell unconscious and died after being made to stand for three hours during ragging by his seniors at a hostel of the college on Saturday night. The accused, all second-year MBBS students, have been suspended from their hostel and academic activities until further orders.

Udupi girls who filmed classmate in washroom get bail

Udupi girls who filmed classmate in washroom get bail

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

A case against the three students and the college management was registered by Malpe police on July 25.

18-year-old MBBS student dies after ragging in Guj medical college

18-year-old MBBS student dies after ragging in Guj medical college

Rediff.com17 Nov 2024

An 18-year-old MBBS student died after allegedly being made to stand for three hours during ragging by his seniors at a medical college in Gujarat's Patan district. The college has started a probe into the incident, which took place on Saturday. The deceased, Anil Methaniya, was a first-year MBBS student at the GMERS Medical College and Hospital at Dharpur in Patan.

How team bonding fuelled India's Davis Cup success

How team bonding fuelled India's Davis Cup success

Rediff.com2 Feb 2025

Small things were changed in the Indian Davis Cup set-up for the tie against Togo and it was evident that they made a difference.

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

'Everyone Hated Me And I Loved It'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Mrs shows a dark side to the son and the father.' 'I had to do things that I wouldn't dare to do in real life.'

After being scolded, student shoots MP school principal dead; held

After being scolded, student shoots MP school principal dead; held

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

A Class XII student in Madhya Pradesh allegedly shot dead the principal of his school after being admonished for coming late. The student and his classmate escaped on the principal's scooter after the incident. Police are investigating the case and searching for the two students.

Are Trump and Musk Dismantling American Democracy?

Are Trump and Musk Dismantling American Democracy?

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

We the people are left in the wind, waiting on the whims of an unengaged president and an oligarch with a nearly bottomless wallet, observes Sree Sreenivasan.

Radhika Gupta: Inspire And Lead, Don't...

Radhika Gupta: Inspire And Lead, Don't...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

When you create a culture where people find purpose in what they do, they will go above and beyond for you, even in difficult personal circumstances, says Radhika Gupta, MD and CEO, Edelweiss MF

He Wants To Set Up Fuel Stations In Space!

He Wants To Set Up Fuel Stations In Space!

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

'It is our duty to keep space sustainable and free of debris.'

When Vajpayee and his father were classmates

When Vajpayee and his father were classmates

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

'Have you ever seen or heard of a college, where both father and son studied together, and that too even in the same class,' Vajpayee wrote in the article.

PCs can be your classmate from August

PCs can be your classmate from August

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

Digital learning with personal computers will soon become a mass reality with Intel and HCL Infosystems planning to introduce the Intel-powered Classmate PC in India from August. Wipro and Zenith Computers will soon follow the suit.

JEE aspirant from Bihar hangs self in Kota, 13th death this year

JEE aspirant from Bihar hangs self in Kota, 13th death this year

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

This is the thirteenth case of suspected suicide by a coaching student in Kota since January.

Classmate eager to meet PM

Classmate eager to meet PM

Rediff.com10 Feb 2005

school mate from Pakistan tells Chautala that he wants to meet Manmohan Singh when he visits india

The Zakir Bhai I Knew

The Zakir Bhai I Knew

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Ustad Zakir Hussain's story will be told in a thousand ways by each person who met him, loved him, spent time with him, got to know him and shared some precious time off stage with him, says Maanveer Singh.

'My Daughter is Being Bullied. How Can I Help?'

'My Daughter is Being Bullied. How Can I Help?'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

rediffGURU Aruna Agarwal, a qualified child psychologist and behaviour therapist with over 20 years of experience, offers parenting advice.