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NEET aspirant held hostage, raped for over 6 months in UP

NEET aspirant held hostage, raped for over 6 months in UP

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

The police said the ordeal began for the student in December 2022, when she was putting up at a city hostel. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Kalyanpur) Abhishek Pandey said the case was registered on Friday after she approached the Kalyanpur police station.

Badlapur kids' abuse: Son falsely implicated, claim parents

Badlapur kids' abuse: Son falsely implicated, claim parents

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

The parents said there is no truth in the allegations against their son.

Mamata Banerjee faces angry protests during Oxford address

Mamata Banerjee faces angry protests during Oxford address

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, speaking at the University of Oxford, stressed the importance of inclusive development and stated that division in society is counterproductive. She emphasized that her governance model prioritizes the welfare of all sections of society and does not allow discrimination, highlighting the state's diverse population and the need for a human-centric approach.

Day after Trump's order, NCAA bans transgender women from sports

Day after Trump's order, NCAA bans transgender women from sports

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

The NCAA previously allowed transgender women to compete as long as they met testosterone limits on a sport-by-sport basis.

Loot Kaand Review: Bland

Loot Kaand Review: Bland

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Loot Kaand tries to concoct a crime drama that arouses some curiosity but is instantly forgettable, observes Deepa Gahlot.

History In 2 Minutes: Bombay's Benefactor

History In 2 Minutes: Bombay's Benefactor

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Nana Jagannath Shankerseth is one of the greats who made Bombay India's foremost city.

Assam: Gunman hijacks school van, abducts girl

Assam: Gunman hijacks school van, abducts girl

Rediff.com4 Dec 2013

An unidentified gunman on Wednesday hijacked a school van carrying 11 passengers from Simaluguri town in Sivasagar district of Assam and abducted a girl student of Class VI. The gunman then fled into the jungle along the Assam-Nagaland boundary near Bihubor around 2.30pm.

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Can a culture survive as a way of life, even as the language and writing at its core, alter with time? Can we be rational and Malayalee or do we have to necessarily be religious and proudly cultural to be Malayalee? asks Shyam G Menon.

'Just to malign govt': Maha CM reacts to Badlapur protests

'Just to malign govt': Maha CM reacts to Badlapur protests

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday claimed that the protest at Badlapur in Thane district over the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls was politically motivated and aimed at maligning the state government.

Cochin varsity fest turns tragic, 4 students die in stampede

Cochin varsity fest turns tragic, 4 students die in stampede

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The tragedy occurred during the university's anniversary celebrations.

Sirens blare as mock drills conducted across country

Sirens blare as mock drills conducted across country

Rediff.com8 May 2025

India conducted nationwide civil defence mock drills simulating multiple hostile scenarios like air raids, fire emergencies, and rescue operations across several states and union territories. The drills, dubbed 'Operation Abhyaas,' aimed to enhance emergency preparedness in light of recent terror attacks. The exercises involved coordinated efforts by various agencies, including civil defence personnel, police, fire and emergency services, and the military. Mock drills were conducted at various locations, including railway stations, malls, and high-rise buildings, showcasing the response capabilities of authorities in different emergency scenarios. The drills highlighted the importance of public awareness and cooperation in dealing with real-time emergencies.

6 Times India Made History At Miss World

6 Times India Made History At Miss World

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Let's revisit the landmark women and moments from India's Miss World history.

Minor sexually assaulted by senior student inside school bus in Delhi, held

Minor sexually assaulted by senior student inside school bus in Delhi, held

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The accused has been apprehended, a senior police officer said.

Tension in K'taka college ahead of HC hearing on hijab

Tension in K'taka college ahead of HC hearing on hijab

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

A group of girl students of the college wearing burqas and hijab entered the college and held a protest in the premises raising slogans in favour of the right to wear head scarves.

From Fields to Bestsellers: Reena Rathore's Inspiring Story

From Fields to Bestsellers: Reena Rathore's Inspiring Story

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'My life has been quite difficult. I felt I could see it in words. I thought if everyone else can write, then I can too.'

Badlapur protests: Internet suspended, 72 held; schools remain shut

Badlapur protests: Internet suspended, 72 held; schools remain shut

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

In the wake of a massive protest at Badlapur in Maharashtra's Thane district over the alleged sexual abuse of two kindergarten girls, internet services in the town were suspended while most schools remained shut on Wednesday, officials said.

Girls Hostel 3 Review: No Dum!

Girls Hostel 3 Review: No Dum!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Even by standards of fluff, Girls Hostel 3 floats away without any anchor to entertainment, observes Deepa Gahlot.

The Kite Runners

The Kite Runners

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

Falling on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, Lohri and Makar Sankranti are celebrated with great joy, often marked by the tradition of kite flying.

Girl thrown before train in UP for resisting harassment; loses hand, legs

Girl thrown before train in UP for resisting harassment; loses hand, legs

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The father of the intermediate student alleged that a youth and his companion used to harass his daughter when she went for tuitions in the evenings.

Students should follow prescribed uniform till hijab case is disposed of: K'taka HC

Students should follow prescribed uniform till hijab case is disposed of: K'taka HC

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

"We are making it very clear that whether a degree college or a PU college, if a uniform has been prescribed, that has to be followed so long as the matter is pending before the court," Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi told advocate Mohammed Tahir who is the counsel for one of the petitioners seeking permission to wear hijab in the classrooms.

Manushi Chhillar, Fave Fashion Girl

Manushi Chhillar, Fave Fashion Girl

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

The Miss World 2017, former medical student, actor and model blindsides her admirers.

Rahul is unmarried, girls shouldn't bend before him: Ex-Kerala MP

Rahul is unmarried, girls shouldn't bend before him: Ex-Kerala MP

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

Distancing himself from the comments, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan said the LDF's stand is not to personally attack Gandhi.

Another NEET student found hanging in Kota, 25th suicide this year

Another NEET student found hanging in Kota, 25th suicide this year

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant from West Bengal was found hanging in his rented accommodation in Kota but no suicide note has been recovered from his room, the police said on Tuesday.

SEE: Tiranga flutters at edge of space

SEE: Tiranga flutters at edge of space

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The payload sent into the upper reaches of the atmosphere were recovered after it splashed into the sea.

Bangalore shame: Nursery student is sexually abused!

Bangalore shame: Nursery student is sexually abused!

Rediff.com22 Oct 2014

In the third such incident in the past four months, a three-year-old girl student was allegedly sexually abused inside a private school in Bangalore.

VOTE: Are modern girls self-centred?

VOTE: Are modern girls self-centred?

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Do you agree with the CBSE definition of a modern girl?

Mamata offers concessions for students

Mamata offers concessions for students

Rediff.com3 Jul 2009

The Minister of Railways, Mamata Banerjee on Friday announced several concessions for the students in the Railway Budget for 2009-10.

Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story Review: Too Superficial

Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story Review: Too Superficial

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Kunal Kohli's attempt to bottle the essence of Gen Z in Bobby Aur Rishi Ki Love Story remains superficial, observes Deepa Gahlot.

'How are Hindu students allowed to use bindi, bangles?'

'How are Hindu students allowed to use bindi, bangles?'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

The controversy refuses to die down as some students remained adamant to be allowed to attend classes with 'hijab' and 'burqa' on Thursday as well.

'My Crush Deleted My Request. What Should I Do?'

'My Crush Deleted My Request. What Should I Do?'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Some people are quite private about their social media. Respect her boundaries, says rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO of online dating website Quack Quack.

Who Is Kajol Cheering For?

Who Is Kajol Cheering For?

Rediff.com29 Apr 2025

'I was just seeing myself here (pointing at the poster) and was like 'damn, I made it!'' Rediff's Mayur Sanap, Hitesh Harisinghani and Afsar Dayatar report from the teaser launch of Tanvi The Great.

Parents, Equip Your Child For A Changing World

Parents, Equip Your Child For A Changing World

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'Make your child solve his/her problems on his/her own. Let the child see parenting as a partnership between you and your child.'

Cops turn counsellors in Kota to prevent student suicides

Cops turn counsellors in Kota to prevent student suicides

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Rocked by a spate of student suicides, the city police has set up a dedicated "Student Cell" to reach out to students and make attempts to detect early signs of stress and depression.

PIX: Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with schoolchildren

PIX: Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan with schoolchildren

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan on Wednesday and was joined by girl students from different schools at his residence to celebrate the festival.

2 students shoot at teacher in UP, threaten to pump 39 more bullets; held

2 students shoot at teacher in UP, threaten to pump 39 more bullets; held

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The duo, both former students of Sumit Singh, had quarrelled with his brother Tarun over phone when he stopped one of them from talking to a girl, the police said.

Army man tries to abduct girl, arrested in Hyderabad

Army man tries to abduct girl, arrested in Hyderabad

Rediff.com7 Jan 2013

An army man was on Monday taken into custody by the Neredmet police in Hyderabad for allegedly trying to abduct and misbehave with a 19-year-old girl student, police said.

Kerala: 8-year-old girl dies after mobile phone explodes

Kerala: 8-year-old girl dies after mobile phone explodes

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Adithyasree was a third standard student of a school nearby.

ICSE results: Girls outperform boys

ICSE results: Girls outperform boys

Rediff.com20 May 2008

The girl students were ahead of boys in both the classes, registering a pass percentage of 98.63 and 98.23 in Class X and Class XII respectively. This year's pass percentage for both the classes has gone up by 0.08 per cent over last year.

Kolkata: Angry parents ransack school after girl's death

Kolkata: Angry parents ransack school after girl's death

Rediff.com12 Sep 2013

Guardians of students on Thursday ransacked the office premises of Christ Church Girls High School in Dum Dum after the death of a Class V girl in Kolkata.

Now, girl commits suicide over Telangana

Now, girl commits suicide over Telangana

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

In yet another case of suicide for the cause of Telangana, a 18-year-old girl student set herself ablaze in Mahabubnagar district of Andhra Pradesh tonight, police said.