News for 'education inquiry'

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Was Peter Kerkar responsible for the 'death' of Cox & Kings?

Rediff.com12 Dec 2020

Was Kerkar duped by his employees, as he claims, or did a cocktail of greed, poor cost control and bad management bring the travel firm down, wonder Pavan Lall and Aneesh Phadnis.

UP: School that banned national anthem is shut

UP: School that banned national anthem is shut

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Zia-ul Haq, manager of MA Convent School in Baghara locality, was booked under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act and arrested

3-judge bench recalls 2-judge order against SC/ST Act

3-judge bench recalls 2-judge order against SC/ST Act

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

Dealing with the misuse of provisions of SC/ST Act and lodging of false cases, the bench said it was not due to the caste system but due to human failure. The directions passed on provision of arrest and conducting a preliminary probe before any case is lodged is uncalled for and the court should not have exercised its plenary powers, said the bench.

Assam hooch tragedy: Toll mounts to 85

Assam hooch tragedy: Toll mounts to 85

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

The tragedy had struck the tea gardens of the twin districts of Golaghat and Jorhat after a large number of their workers consumed the spurious liquor on Thursday night.

AP: Students punished for speaking Telugu

AP: Students punished for speaking Telugu

Rediff.com27 Oct 2009

Taking a serious view of the management of a private English medium school punishing two of its students for speaking in Telugu, the Andhra Pradesh government on Tuesday ordered an inquiry into the incident.

Dream11 is IPL title sponsor this season

Dream11 is IPL title sponsor this season

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Chinese sponsorship became a bone of contention after the BCCI declared it would review the deals following the violent clashes between the armies of both the countries in eastern Ladakh.

'Non-Indian' Manipur students denied entry into Taj Mahal

'Non-Indian' Manipur students denied entry into Taj Mahal

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The students -- who were from the Central Agricultural University in Imphal -- had gone to visit the monument as part of an all-India educational tour.

UP scribe dies after being shot by goons; Oppn slams govt

UP scribe dies after being shot by goons; Oppn slams govt

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

It is alleged that the attackers included a group of men against whom Joshi had filed a complaint on July 16 accusing them of harassing his niece after he had objected to their betting racket in the locality.

CBDT to probe CCD founder's death

CBDT to probe CCD founder's death

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

CBDT has sought explanation from B R Balakrishnan, former director-general of I-T (investigation wing) and former principal chief commissioner of I-T for Karnataka and Goa, who had ordered attachment of CCD's shares when he was in charge of the Bengaluru region. He retired last month.

CBSE announces re-exam dates; breather for Class 10 students

CBSE announces re-exam dates; breather for Class 10 students

Rediff.com30 Mar 2018

There has been no leak outside India, hence no re-examination will be held outside the country, he said.

Aus: Sikh students can carry kirpan to school

Aus: Sikh students can carry kirpan to school

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

The committee justified its decision by saying that all schools should accommodate clothing or other items that are religiously significant. But school principals said that the dagger was potentially dangerous and could be misused, not only by students who carry, but also by those who know about them.

Bihar headmasters use Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan funds to build their homes

Bihar headmasters use Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan funds to build their homes

Rediff.com23 Jun 2014

The top brass of the Bihar education department came under shock when it was found that funds granted under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan -- a government of India programme which aims to provide free and compulsory education to all children of ages 6 to 14 years -- was used by 54 headmasters of government-run primary and middle schools to build their own homes instead of constructing new classrooms and schools, officials in Patna said on Monday.

Punjab CM orders probe into tragedy, declares a day's mourning

Punjab CM orders probe into tragedy, declares a day's mourning

Rediff.com19 Oct 2018

Acting on the chief minister's directives, Rehabilitation Minister Sukhbinder Singh Sarkaria and Health Minister Brahm Mohindra have already rushed to Amritsar to supervise rescue and relief operations.

What Every Indian Must Know About PM-CARES

What Every Indian Must Know About PM-CARES

Rediff.com5 Oct 2021

Rediff.com's Syed Firdaus Ashraf traces the journey of PM-CARES from its founding to finally admitting it is not a government fund.

How to manage your finances after job loss

How to manage your finances after job loss

Rediff.com27 May 2020

Those who have been handed the pink slip shouldn't make too many loan queries, advises Raj Khosla.

'If USA can stop prayers in schools, why can't India?'

'If USA can stop prayers in schools, why can't India?'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

'They are saying my petition is an attack on Hindu religion.' 'You pray in your home, there is no problem, but the school is a public institution run by government funds.'

US studies: Cite sources to avoid plagiarism

US studies: Cite sources to avoid plagiarism

Rediff.com14 Aug 2007

A look at writing research essays in US universities. How can I properly cite my sources? What is plagiarism and how can I avoid it? Read on

How to get a good CIBIL score at a young age

How to get a good CIBIL score at a young age

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

Here are four simple tips

Covid vaccine participant alleges side effects, seeks Rs 5 cr from Serum

Covid vaccine participant alleges side effects, seeks Rs 5 cr from Serum

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Alleging that the candidate vaccine was not safe, he has also sought cancelling approval for its testing, 'manufacture and distribution', failing which legal action would be taken.

Biotech boom -- but where are the jobs?

Biotech boom -- but where are the jobs?

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Today, an engineer from an average college can easily land an IT job. What about the biotech graduate, asks Rashmi Bansal?

Amethi candidate challenges Rahul's poll affidavit

Amethi candidate challenges Rahul's poll affidavit

Rediff.com20 Apr 2019

Citing the complaint, the Bharatiya Janata Party said in New Delhi asked Gandhi to come clean on the matter.

12 arrested for clash at Savitribai Phule Pune University

12 arrested for clash at Savitribai Phule Pune University

Rediff.com25 Feb 2017

Activists of ABVP and SFI clashed following verbal spat and altercation over putting up of posters on the varsity campus on Friday evening.

'Teachers should rise above caste'

'Teachers should rise above caste'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

'Teachers discriminate among students based on caste, religion and gender,' says Dr Rajesh Paswan, an associate professor at JNU.

'Modi has been a friend since the nineties'

'Modi has been a friend since the nineties'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'I could have joined the BJP in 2014, the doors were open.' 'I stayed on with the TMC, a party I was involved with since its very inception.' 'But today enough is enough.'

'They want to do away with NGOs'

'They want to do away with NGOs'

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

'Amendments in the past have created fear. This will take it further.'

How Bihar colleges 'manufacture' toppers

How Bihar colleges 'manufacture' toppers

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

All of V R College's 1,007 students secured a first class in the Class 12 exam! 222 of them got identical marks!

SC to hear whether WhatsApp message be treated as petition

SC to hear whether WhatsApp message be treated as petition

Rediff.com5 May 2016

"We don't use WhatsApp. You came here from the United States for this matter?" the CJI asked the advocate who instantly replied in the affirmative.

Principal, teacher held for students' deaths

Principal, teacher held for students' deaths

Rediff.com24 Nov 2004

The two students had allegedly committed suicide. However, the parents of one of them have alleged that their son was killed.

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Unnao rape survivor's accident: Murder case against BJP MLA

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The FIR, in which 15-20 unnamed people were also mentioned, was registered at the Gurubuxganj police station in Rae Bareli.

Hey, this is what India needs to know about

Hey, this is what India needs to know about

Rediff.com16 Dec 2017

'Here's a list of the things we should be reading more about in the media,' says Mitali Saran.

Gargi molestation: FIR filed, anguished students protest

Gargi molestation: FIR filed, anguished students protest

Rediff.com10 Feb 2020

During the college festival, 'Reverie', around 6:30 pm on February 6, groups of unruly, drunk men mobbed the entrances of the college and forced their way in.

TN announces probe into school fire

TN announces probe into school fire

Rediff.com19 Jul 2004

Besides the cause of the fire, it would also go into all reform measures needed to ensure that such ghastly incidents did not recur.

UP: 13 children killed as train hits school van at unmanned crossing

UP: 13 children killed as train hits school van at unmanned crossing

Rediff.com26 Apr 2018

Some eyewitnesses said the driver, who is among the injured, tried to speed across the level crossing even when onlookers tried to draw his attention to the approaching train.

Asif submits written apology to PCB, agrees to cooperate

Asif submits written apology to PCB, agrees to cooperate

Rediff.com20 Aug 2013

Disgraced Pakistan pacer Mohammad Asif took a step further towards his rehabilitation when he subamitted a written apology to the Cricket Board (PCB) and also agreed to cooperate with authorities on the spot-fixing issue.

Preeti Rathi acid attack-murder case: Accused convicted

Preeti Rathi acid attack-murder case: Accused convicted

Rediff.com6 Sep 2016

Rathi, who hailed from Delhi, had died of multiple organ failure after Panwar allegedly threw acid on her in May 2013.

Nitish kicks off poll campaign, mentions Sushant in speech

Nitish kicks off poll campaign, mentions Sushant in speech

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

Noting that it was his government that had recommended a CBI probe into the actor's death, Kumar said the incident saddened both the state and the country.

30 children die in Gorakhpur hospital, probe ordered

30 children die in Gorakhpur hospital, probe ordered

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

Seventeen children died in the neo-natal ward, five in the acute encephalitis syndrome ward and eight in the general ward.

3 days on, no arrest in JNU violence case

3 days on, no arrest in JNU violence case

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

With a breakthrough elusive, government sources said the Delhi Police has obtained vital leads.

BJP responsible for attack on me: Kejriwal

BJP responsible for attack on me: Kejriwal

Rediff.com5 May 2019

He also dismissed the charge that the attacker was an AAP supporter as claimed by the police.

Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde embroiled in Rs 206-crore scam

Maharashtra minister Pankaja Munde embroiled in Rs 206-crore scam

Rediff.com24 Jun 2015

Maharashtra Women and Child Development Minister Pankaja Munde finds herself in the middle of a Rs 206 crore scam, in what maybe called the first case of impropriety of the Devendra Fadnavis-led government.