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Uddhav in charge: Asks cops to crack down hard on MNS

Uddhav in charge: Asks cops to crack down hard on MNS

Rediff.com5 May 2022

'Uddhav has told the cops to crack down hard on the MNS agitation if MNS activists try to vitiate the communal harmony in the state.'

10 Kashmiri students expelled from Meerut university

10 Kashmiri students expelled from Meerut university

Rediff.com23 May 2014

Ten Kashmiri students caught in a row over cheering for Pakistan cricket team have been expelled by a private university in Meerut after they were found guilty of misconduct and damaging property while suspension of 57 other Kashmiri students was revoked.

Bihar board 'topper' Ruby Rai arrested after appearing for re-test

Bihar board 'topper' Ruby Rai arrested after appearing for re-test

Rediff.com25 Jun 2016

She reportedly informed the board that she is not well and unable to appear for the re-exam.

10 OTT shows for You

10 OTT shows for You

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The OTT menu is sparkling with brand new goodies. Here are Sukanya Verma's 10 recommendations for the week.

Bihar Class XII topper arrested for fraud

Bihar Class XII topper arrested for fraud

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

It is also revealed that Ganesh is 42-years-old and has two kids, reports M I Khan from Patna.

Vyapam scam throws up new twist

Vyapam scam throws up new twist

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Key documents related to the seven-year-old scam go missing from medical college in Gwalior.

UPSC row: Why the Civil Services Aptitude Test should stay

UPSC row: Why the Civil Services Aptitude Test should stay

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

Anil Kumar Mishra who has cleared the Civil Services prelims in 2010, 2011 and 2012 and has been educated in a Hindi medium school of Bihar in a rural area tells us why the opposition towards the exam holds no water.

SC allows, HC stays telecast of Sudarshan TV show on Muslims in UPSC

SC allows, HC stays telecast of Sudarshan TV show on Muslims in UPSC

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

The apex court refused to restrain pre-broadcast ban on Sudarshan TV from telecasting 'Bindas Bol' programme but the high court in an interim order stayed the telecast of the show which was scheduled for Friday itself at 8 pm. The news on the issue came from the high court where a bench of Justice Navin Chawla restrained the Sudarshan TV from telecasting its programme on the petition filed by former and present students of Jamia Millia Islamia University.

Be patient: Govt to protesting civil services aspirants

Be patient: Govt to protesting civil services aspirants

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

The government appealed to protesting Civil Services aspirants to be "patient" and said it would not tolerate any injustice to them on the basis of language.

'People wanted a martyr for AFSPA, but God gave me a life'

'People wanted a martyr for AFSPA, but God gave me a life'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'The government needs to think if a draconian, outdated and colonial law is needed in a democratic, multi religious, diverse country governed by a democratic government.'

Now, Bihar 'topper' Ruby Rai's answer sheets go missing

Now, Bihar 'topper' Ruby Rai's answer sheets go missing

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Answer sheets are found to be missing from BSEB office when the SIT sought them for a forensic test, reports M I Khan from Patna.

Why Yogi ordered probe into UP babu hires

Why Yogi ordered probe into UP babu hires

Rediff.com17 Sep 2017

The recruitment of babus during the Akhilesh government's tenure allegedly favoured applicants from one community -- the Yadavs.

4 injured in clashes, shutdown in Srinagar

4 injured in clashes, shutdown in Srinagar

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Normal life remained disrupted in Kashmir for the 86th day following abrogation of Article 370 and bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories.

CBSE Class 12 results: Girls outperform boys, topper gets 499 out of 500

CBSE Class 12 results: Girls outperform boys, topper gets 499 out of 500

Rediff.com26 May 2018

The overall pass percentage was 83.01 per cent as against last year's 82.02 per cent.

Why Alapan Bandyopadhyay matters in Mamata's Bengal

Why Alapan Bandyopadhyay matters in Mamata's Bengal

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Those who know Alapan Bandyopadhyay describe him as measured, tactical and extremely focused on achieving what he sets out to do. To many it came as a surprise that he would cut short a meeting with the prime minister.

Cong asks J&K PWD minister to step down

Cong asks J&K PWD minister to step down

Rediff.com25 Aug 2010

The Congress has asked Jammu and Kashmir Public Works Department Minister G M Saroori to step down in the wake of the controversy surrounding his daughter, who is accused of using a girl to impersonate for her during a medical entrance exam.

Leave politics out: Govt on row over new CBSE course

Leave politics out: Govt on row over new CBSE course

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The comments by the minister came following a controversy over the reduction of syllabus by the CBSE due to the COVID-19 situation, with the Opposition alleging that chapters on India's democracy and plurality are being "dropped" to propagate a particular ideology.

'Pakistan's passion will help them beat India in U-19 World Cup'

'Pakistan's passion will help them beat India in U-19 World Cup'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Former Pakistan batsman and current Under-19 head coach Ejaz Ahmed feels that his side can beat defending champions and arch-rivals India in the forthcoming ICC Under-19 World Cup, beginning in South Africa on January 17. Ejaz, who has played 60 Test and 250 ODIs, was head coach of the Pakistan Emerging side which beat India before eventually winning the title in Bangladesh last year.

Kashmir: Security beefed up after killing of labourers

Kashmir: Security beefed up after killing of labourers

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Clashes also broke out at several places in Kashmir on Tuesday, leaving several persons injured.

Bihar merit scam: Vishun Roy college principal Bachcha Rai surrenders

Bihar merit scam: Vishun Roy college principal Bachcha Rai surrenders

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Amid mounting pressure with regard to alleged irregularities in the class 12 examinations in Bihar, Vishun Roy College director-cum-principal Bachcha Rai -- who had been absconding ever since his name cropped up in the case being probed by the Special Investigation Team -- surrendered on Saturday.

'Mumbai police has many honest officers'

'Mumbai police has many honest officers'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2021

'It is just that they are not in the limelight in a city like Mumbai.' 'It is not a lonely journey, but a tough journey for sure.'

Father's best advice: Avoid gossip, don't speak ill

Father's best advice: Avoid gossip, don't speak ill

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Rediff reader Annapoorni writes about her father KG Girija Vallabhan.

'Yogiji believes in a very strong rule of law'

'Yogiji believes in a very strong rule of law'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

'In the last five years of UP government, the UP police were given a fair environment and the rule of law always remained supreme.' 'In these five years, nobody within BJP dared tell a police officer to act against the rule of law.'

Oppn plans joint offensive in Parl over China, Covid, economy

Oppn plans joint offensive in Parl over China, Covid, economy

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has convened a meeting of the party's strategy group on September 8, the sources said. Opposition leaders are keen that various like-minded parties should work closely with each other to take on the government in Parliament.

Prof whose arm was chopped in attack: 'I have forgiven my attackers'

Prof whose arm was chopped in attack: 'I have forgiven my attackers'

Rediff.com5 May 2015

'My life has been full of suffering for the last five years,' says Professor T J Joseph whose hand was hacked by Islamists in a brutal attack.

Stalin declares war on Governor Ravi, but within the Constitution

Stalin declares war on Governor Ravi, but within the Constitution

Rediff.com7 Feb 2022

The ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu had begun seeing Governor Ravi's decisions and actions as a part of the state BJP's non-stop criticism of its government and directed from Delhi, a view strengthened by the governor's decision to return the NEET exemption bill, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

BJP candidates keep out Modi, swear by Amma in TN

Rediff.com2 Apr 2021

It does not stop here, though. According to field information, state ministers, AIADMK candidates and campaigners are asking BJP cadres accompanying them not to carry party flags at common rallies and also avoid their saffron shawl on those occasions. BJP cadres are also asked to stay out of the common campaign when it enters a minority-dominated areas, especially of Muslims, and re-join later, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

'NASA topper' Saurabh has no proof

'NASA topper' Saurabh has no proof

Rediff.com26 Feb 2005

Bihar topper scam: Ex-Board chairman, wife arrested

Bihar topper scam: Ex-Board chairman, wife arrested

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

Singh had gone underground after resigning from the board two weeks ago ever since his name figured in the Class 12 toppers' scam.

Rajan heads back to Chicago Booth School, to teach global corp finance

Rajan heads back to Chicago Booth School, to teach global corp finance

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Giving details of Rajan's 'course schedule' for 2016-17, Chicago Booth School said this course will explore the challenges of corporate finance and investment in a more integrated global economy.

SC approves holding of MBBS, BDS entrance through NEET

SC approves holding of MBBS, BDS entrance through NEET

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the decks for holding of National Eligibility Entrance Test in two phases for the academic year 2016-17.

NIT Srinagar mum on tricolour hoisting by PM

NIT Srinagar mum on tricolour hoisting by PM

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

The NIT Sringar has agreed to many of students's demands but did not reply to another major demand that the HRD minister or the PM should hoist the tricolour at the campus.

Love triumphs. IAS topper Tina Dabi marries Kashmiri batchmate

Love triumphs. IAS topper Tina Dabi marries Kashmiri batchmate

Rediff.com10 Apr 2018

The two met during a training in Mussorie and it was love at first sight.

'100 per cent bureaucrats will become parrots'

'100 per cent bureaucrats will become parrots'

Rediff.com25 May 2018

'Today you have 30 to 40 per cent of bureaucrats who are not parrots of the government, but what happens if you change the system?' 'If implemented, this can disrupt the system, which will have more adverse consequences than demonetisation.'

What it takes to be a student in Kashmir

What it takes to be a student in Kashmir

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The ongoing violence in the valley is driving students to excel, but it is also making them angry, discovers Ritwik Sharma.

'In the national interest, English is a must'

'In the national interest, English is a must'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2014

'In UP/Bihar there is no industry. There are no other jobs, you either herd cows, teach or join the IAS. The brightest go to the IITs. The rest go to arts college and they become IAS officers and it is this crowd that is now agitating.' 'English is the business language of the world, we have to accept that. If I had done my IIT in Hindi, I would be stuck in the cow belt without work.' IIT graduate, entrepreneur and politician R K Misra on the row over English in the UPSC prelims.

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

WTF News! It's Weird, True and Funny

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Here's your weekly digest of the craziest stories from around the world.

Over 16,900 candidates qualify in the UPSC prelims

Over 16,900 candidates qualify in the UPSC prelims

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

16,933 candidates have qualified UPSC's civil services preliminary examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission, the results of which were declared in a record 50-day time.

Protests erupt across India over citizenship law

Protests erupt across India over citizenship law

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Several protests -- some peaceful, some violent -- erupted across India on Monday against the police crackdown in Jamia Millia Islamia and the controversial citizenship law as students and political leaders took to the streets, even as Prime Minister Narendra Modi called these protests "deeply distressing" and appealed for peace.

Mehbooba rules out shifting NIT from Srinagar; PIL filed in HC

Mehbooba rules out shifting NIT from Srinagar; PIL filed in HC

Rediff.com13 Apr 2016

"As far as the demands of some students to shift the NIT campus out of Srinagar is considered, let me make it clear that it won't be possible," she said.