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Kerala professor lost hand first, now his job

Kerala professor lost hand first, now his job

Rediff.com4 Sep 2010

In yet another blow to Professor TJ Joseph, who was allegedly attack by radical outfit Popular Front of India for preparing a Malayalam question paper allegedly having derogatory reference to prophet Mohammed, the authorities of the private New Man College have removed him from service.

Exciting World Of Data Science

Exciting World Of Data Science

Rediff.com23 Apr 2024

...and say bye to the humanities-science divide, says Ajit Balakrishnan.

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

Kamala Harris: Her Life In Photos

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

A peek into the life of United States Vice President Kamala Harris, the likely Democratic presidential nominee.

'Won't Date A Girl From A Slum'

'Won't Date A Girl From A Slum'

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Religion and economic barriers continue to define love in modern India, discovers Preshth Bhardwaj.

What NIA says on 'largest ever' crackdown on PFI

What NIA says on 'largest ever' crackdown on PFI

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The raids, as per official sources, began at 3:30 am and involved as many as 300 NIA officials from across its various offices.

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!

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Last Action Hero: Vijay's Cinematic Legacy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

As Thalapathy Vijay embarks on a career in politics, Arjun Menon looks closer at his glorious filmography.

Porsche crash: Two doctors suspended, dean sent on leave

Porsche crash: Two doctors suspended, dean sent on leave

Rediff.com29 May 2024

The Maharashtra government on Wednesday suspended two doctors of the state government-run Sassoon General Hospital and a staffer, two days after they were arrested in connection with the alleged manipulation of blood samples of the minor driver involved in the Porsche car crash in Pune.

Kejriwal resigns, Atishi set to be next Delhi CM

Kejriwal resigns, Atishi set to be next Delhi CM

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

The Aam Aadmi Party led by its chief minister designate Atishi staked claim to form a new government in Delhi on Tuesday shortly after Arvind Kejriwal resigned from the post, an effort seen as a bold gambit to seize the initiative ahead of assembly elections due in five months.

Women candidates constitute only 8% in first two phases of LS polls

Women candidates constitute only 8% in first two phases of LS polls

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

In the first phase of the Lok Sabha polls, there were 135 women candidates while in the second phase, there were 100 women candidates, bringing the combined total for the first two phases to 235 women candidates.

Just how successful are college romances?

Just how successful are college romances?

Rediff.com24 Apr 2019

Karan Johar has his own grammar coming into play when it comes to films set in a campus says Joginder Tuteja.

Indo-American academic wins award

Indo-American academic wins award

Rediff.com28 Mar 2006

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

When Mahatma Gandhi Gave British Sleepless Nights

When Mahatma Gandhi Gave British Sleepless Nights

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Government was watching Gandhiji's mood to know if he had cooled down. They found out from his letters and utterances that he was the same old firebrand and even more determined than before.

'The Way We Express Love Has Changed'

'The Way We Express Love Has Changed'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

'We are the kids from the '90s who have grown up watching Shah Rukh Khan and Kajol romancing on Suraj Hua Maddham.' 'At the same time, we are also the same people who text our partner and tell them, 'I am breaking up with you'.'

Chargesheet filed in Kerala professor attack case

Chargesheet filed in Kerala professor attack case

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

The police on Friday filed a charge-sheet against 27 accused in the brutal attack on Professor T J Joseph, a private college lecturer in Kerala, whose right hand had been chopped off allegedly by activists of the radical outfit Popular Front of India on July 4 last year.The charge-sheet was filed before the First Additional Sessions court in Ernakulam. There are total 54 accused in the case and the remaining 27 accused are all absconding.

Kerala professor attack case: Another accused held

Kerala professor attack case: Another accused held

Rediff.com30 Aug 2010

The Special Investigation Team probing the attack on Newman College teacher Professor T J Joseph has nabbed accused K K Ali of Kothamangalam in Ernakulam district, who was reportedly involved in the assault. Ali was arrested in the wee hours of Monday from Pollachi in Tamil Nadu, said the police.Ali was allegedly involved in the conspiracy of the attack. He also reportedly purchased an Omni van from one Lawrance of Thrissur, two weeks prior to the attack.

Delhi College of Engineering's TROIKA

Delhi College of Engineering's TROIKA

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

Delhi College of Engineering invites students, IT professionals and professors to attend its annual technical festival, TROIKA.

Why this JNU professor quit the Modi government panel

Why this JNU professor quit the Modi government panel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2020

A day after masked goons entered Jawaharlal Nehru University and ran riot, injuring over 36 people with sticks, lathis and hammers, noted economist and professor C P Chandrasekhar resigned from a Narendra Modi government-appointed committee on statistics. The committee was set to hold its first meeting to review India's economic data. In his resignation letter, Professor Chandrasekhar wrote, "I regret to inform you that because of the situation in JNU where I stay, I will be unable to attend tomorrow's meeting." He was also quoted as saying, "The JNU's incident on Sunday has further undermined the faith in the system. It shows that we are now living in a different world and it's hard to work with a government in which you have lost faith."

Indian prof to present symbol of faith to Pope

Indian prof to present symbol of faith to Pope

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

In a rare honour Dr Ravi Gupta, assistant professor of Religion at Center College in Kentucky, has been selected as one of the five young people representing different religions to meet with the Pope and to hand him a present symbolising Hinduism. Gupta will give the Pope an incense burner in the shape of the sacred Hindu symbol, Om.

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Where Would India Be Without Dr Singh?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

What stood out in his 15-year journey as a member of the political executive at the Centre was his glowing record as India's most successful and effective finance minister. Both as prime minister and finance minister, he understood the importance of gradualism, except when the economy or the polity was in a crisis.

Why Kota Factory Needs Psychologists

Why Kota Factory Needs Psychologists

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

Despite 26 cases of suicide by coaching students in 2023, the highest in a year, Kota still faces a shortage of clinical psychologists.

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Explained: How National Testing Agency functions

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

Here is an explainer on the functioning of the seven-year-old body.

Want to study science, electronics? Consider these colleges

Want to study science, electronics? Consider these colleges

Rediff.com17 Jun 2010

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

Professor murder case: 5th witness turns hostile

Professor murder case: 5th witness turns hostile

Rediff.com7 Feb 2007

Following the refusal of the peon to identify the ABVP leaders arrested in the murder case, District and Sessions Judge Anil Kumar Sharma declared him hostile.

Readers recommend colleges to the Class of 2011

Readers recommend colleges to the Class of 2011

Rediff.com31 May 2011

We invited readers to share their college recommendations to the Class of 2011 -- the colleges with the best teachers, facilities, study programmes. Here we present some of the repsonses we recieved.

Bhopal college says no jeans for female teachers

Bhopal college says no jeans for female teachers

Rediff.com10 Dec 2010

According to the administration of Sarojini Naidu Girls College, a formal dress code is necessary to distinguish teachers from students.

Pak professor asks student to remove 'hijab', threatened

Pak professor asks student to remove 'hijab', threatened

Rediff.com1 Feb 2012

A senior professor of a reputed medical college in Pakistan's most populous Punjab province has received threats after he asked a student not to wear the hijab or headscarf in his classes.

8 tips to keep in mind while touring a college campus

8 tips to keep in mind while touring a college campus

Rediff.com15 Sep 2017

If you have shortlisted the colleges of your choice, it is a good idea to explore the campus before joining.

Either way I don't care, says Kerala prof whose hand was chopped off

Either way I don't care, says Kerala prof whose hand was chopped off

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

Professor T J Joseph, whose right hand was chopped off back in 2010 by alleged activists of now banned Islamic outfit Popular Front of India (PFI), still bears no ill-will against his attackers whose actions not only impaired the functioning of his palm, but also led to him losing his job for a while that in turn resulted in his wife's suicide.

MP: Schools, colleges to remain closed

MP: Schools, colleges to remain closed

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

Very few people were on the streets and private school gates remained locked as they have declared a holiday in the wake of the bandh.

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

How To Be Aware About Early Heart Disease

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'Thirty per cent of the world's deaths in young people, due to heart disease, are encountered by people in India.'

Want to study fashion, IT? Check these colleges out!

Want to study fashion, IT? Check these colleges out!

Rediff.com24 May 2010

Readers recommend colleges from all over India. Share your recommendations!

'Farmers' Protest Has Woken Up Everyone'

'Farmers' Protest Has Woken Up Everyone'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

'Fifteen days ago, we were only talking of Ayodhya. Now we are talking about farmers.'

41 Meiteis reach Assam from Mizoram after threat over Manipur video

41 Meiteis reach Assam from Mizoram after threat over Manipur video

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

The government's assurance came amid reports of Meiteis fleeing the state following an 'advisory' by an ex-militant's association of Mizoram asking them to leave due to tension triggered by the viral video of two women being paraded naked by a mob in Manipur.

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Hercules Singh Munda's father used to open the gates to a forest. Today, Hercules leaves for London to open the gates of his many dreams.

Doctors refuse to call off stir despite SC intervention

Doctors refuse to call off stir despite SC intervention

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The protest continued even as the Supreme Court intervened in the matter and constituted a 10-member National Task Force to formulate a protocol for ensuring the safety and security of doctors and other healthcare professionals.

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.

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'We were children and could not distinguish freedom from bondage, but we could understand that a momentous and happy event was imminent.'

Padma honour for American professors Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph

Padma honour for American professors Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph

Rediff.com26 Jan 2014

Two Americans are among the five people from the United States who have been selected for India's prestigious Padma awards this year for their contributions in different fields.