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IGNOU Launches MSc Home Science In Community Development

IGNOU Launches MSc Home Science In Community Development

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

The MSc in home science, with a specialisation in community development and extension management, is for students aspiring to work on community-based projects in health, education, livelihoods and social change.

NIRF Rankings 2025: IIT Madras Tops; IISc, JNU Shine

NIRF Rankings 2025: IIT Madras Tops; IISc, JNU Shine

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

IIT Madras tops NIRF rankings for 7th year; IISc Bengaluru best university, research institute

MCom Or MBA: Which Is Better For Your Future?

MCom Or MBA: Which Is Better For Your Future?

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

rediffGURU Patrick Dsouza, founder of Patrick100 counsels students, and aspiring professionals about the scope of an MBA degree.

Rain, thunderstorm batter Delhi; 180 flights delayed, 49 diverted

Rain, thunderstorm batter Delhi; 180 flights delayed, 49 diverted

Rediff.com25 May 2025

A thunderstorm accompanied by heavy rain battered Delhi overnight, disrupting flight operations, uprooting trees and electricity poles, and causing waterlogging in several areas while bringing relief from stifling heat. The sudden change in weather led to a sharp drop in mercury with the city recording a minimum temperature of 19.8 degrees Celsius, 6.9 notches below the normal. The India Meteorological Department said the city's primary weather station at Safdarjung recorded winds gusting up to 82 kmph and 81.2 mm of rain in six hours -- between 11.30 pm and 5.30 am.

IGNOU's 2-year BEd course

IGNOU's 2-year BEd course

Rediff.com22 Jun 2009

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) invites applications for admission to Bachelor Of Education (BEd) Programme 2010.

IGNOU: BEd admissions 2009

IGNOU: BEd admissions 2009

Rediff.com25 Jun 2009

Indira Gandhi National Open University IGNOU invites applications for admission to Bachelor Of Education (BEd) Programme 2010.

Alert: IGNOU courses in Information Technology

Alert: IGNOU courses in Information Technology

Rediff.com9 Jun 2004

Alert: IGNOU courses in Information Technology

CBI registers case against ex-IGNOU VC in graft case

CBI registers case against ex-IGNOU VC in graft case

Rediff.com27 Jul 2012

The Central Bureau of Investigation has registered a case of alleged graft against former Vice Chancellor of Indira Gandhi National Open University for permitting two varsities to run distance-learning courses in violation of norms.

'They wanted to create an image of me as a devil'

'They wanted to create an image of me as a devil'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'Those giving voice to the voiceless should be welcomed, not punished.' 'Yes, I paid a price -- 10 years in jail -- but it wasn't only me who did so. There are many paying the price.'

Power distribution mgt course @ IGNOU

Power distribution mgt course @ IGNOU

Rediff.com20 Sep 2006

Indira Gandhi National Open University invites applications for its Advanced Certificate in Power Distribution Management.

Govt announces post-retirement jobs for Agniveers as protests erupt

Govt announces post-retirement jobs for Agniveers as protests erupt

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

The Centre on Wednesday announced a raft of post-retirement employment possibilities for 'Agniveer' like priority in recruitment to the central armed police forces (CAPF) and Assam rifles but that failed to assuage the concerns of the opposition Congress which warned the 'transformative' 'Agnipath' scheme will reduce the operational effectiveness of the armed forces.

IGNOU offers numerous courses in Management

IGNOU offers numerous courses in Management

Rediff.com11 Oct 2007

Indira Gandhi National Open University invites application for several programmes in Management.

Jails CAN reform inmates. Vidarbha shows how

Jails CAN reform inmates. Vidarbha shows how

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Eight prisoners, including a death row convict and two women, have successfully completed their post-graduation from Indira Gandhi National Open University after it established two special Study centres for inmates at Nagpur and Amravati Central jails in 2010.

Rajiv Gandhi killers walk out of jail after 3 decades

Rajiv Gandhi killers walk out of jail after 3 decades

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Murugan, along with Santhan, both Sri Lankan nationals, were taken in a police vehicle following their release to the special refugee camp in Tiruchirappalli in the state.

ASK HR GURU: My company doesn't give leave benefits

ASK HR GURU: My company doesn't give leave benefits

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

HR Guru Mayank Rautela offers practical advice.

Ahmedabad blast: 3 death-row convicts accuse approver of jealousy

Ahmedabad blast: 3 death-row convicts accuse approver of jealousy

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

One the accused in the case, Ayaz Saiyed, had turned approver and his statement was crucial in proving the crime against the other accused.

IAS topper: Only hard work can overcome hard luck

IAS topper: Only hard work can overcome hard luck

Rediff.com16 Sep 2011

22 year old Karthik Iyer had almost lost hope when he failed in the NDA medical test. With no coaching to his credit, the IAS topper who cleared the exam in his first attempt maintains that notes from IGNOU, laid a good foundation for him in Political Science.

Get a B Sc (honours) in Optometry from IGNOU

Get a B Sc (honours) in Optometry from IGNOU

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

: Indira Gandhi National Open University invites applications for its four-year BSc (Honours) in Optometry and Ophthalmic Techniques programme.

Now, BA course in 3D animation and visual effects

Now, BA course in 3D animation and visual effects

Rediff.com6 Apr 2009

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and Maya Academy of Advanced Cinematics (MAAC) have announced an exclusive partnership to offer a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in 3D Animation and Visual Effects.

Now get a BA in International Hospitality

Now get a BA in International Hospitality

Rediff.com18 Jun 2008

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) invites applications for admission to its 3-year Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree program in International Hospitality Administration.

Want to study Computer Science

Want to study Computer Science

Rediff.com11 Jul 2007

India Gandhi National Open University invites applications for admission to the following programmes for the session commencing July 2007

Dec 16 gang rape: Accused to write univ exam from jail

Dec 16 gang rape: Accused to write univ exam from jail

Rediff.com20 Jun 2013

A Delhi court on Thursday directed the officials concerned of Delhi University, Indira Gandhi National Open University and the Tihar Jail to make arrangements for December 16 gang rape accused Vinay Sharma to write his BA first year exams from prison premises.

Heavy rains in Delhi, flight ops suspended briefly

Heavy rains in Delhi, flight ops suspended briefly

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

Airlines such as Vistara and SpiceJet warned their passengers on Twitter that due to the bad weather in Delhi, their flights might get affected.

Death row convict Yakub Memon awarded MA degree

Death row convict Yakub Memon awarded MA degree

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

Yakub Memon, the only convict in the 1993 Mumbai blasts case whose death sentence was confirmed by the Supreme Court recently , has been awarded a master's degree in English literature by the Indira Gandhi National Open University. Memon is currently lodged in the Central Prison in Nagpur. Seven other convicts, who are serving life-terms, were awarded IGNOU degrees.

Cops cannot get BA exam schedule for gang rape accused

Cops cannot get BA exam schedule for gang rape accused

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

The Delhi police on Wednesday told a fast track court that they cannot direct IGNOU to provide a copy of the examination schedule for BA first year to one of the accused in the December 16 gang rape case.

Interested in operations management?

Interested in operations management?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2009

Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) announces admissions to its Post Graduate Diploma in Operations Management (PGDOM).

Full time MBA programme in financial markets from BSE

Full time MBA programme in financial markets from BSE

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

MBA in financial markets is a two-year full time program offered by BSE Institute Limited in collaboration with Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) to cater to the needs of the fast-growing financial world with a keen focus on financial markets.

Want to study intl hospitality administration?

Want to study intl hospitality administration?

Rediff.com27 May 2010

The Madhuban Academy of Hospitality Administration and Research (MAHAR) announces admissions to their three-year degree course BA International Hospitality Administration for the academic year starting from 2010-2013.

Academicians write to PM against delaying JEE, NEET

Academicians write to PM against delaying JEE, NEET

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

While the NEET is scheduled to be held on September 13, engineering entrance exam JEE Main has been planned from September 1-6. Around 9.53 lakh candidates have registered for JEE-Mains and 15.97 lakh students have registered for NEET.

Life convict Nalini to get MCA degree

Life convict Nalini to get MCA degree

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Nalini Sreehari, the accused in the Rajiv Gandhi murder case, is on the verge of getting a degree in Masters in Computer Applications from the Indira Gandhi National Open University.

Interested in aquaculture?

Interested in aquaculture?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2006

The Indira Gandhi National Open University invites applications for its Diploma Programme in Aquaculture.

Have a distance education degree? Getting a job may be hard

Have a distance education degree? Getting a job may be hard

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Is distance education invalid in MNC companies? asks Nagaraj Shenoy.

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic comes to a standstill

Heavy rains lash Delhi, traffic comes to a standstill

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

Cmmuters faced hard time navigating through water-logged roads and faced traffic congestion.

New session in varsities from Sep, end sem exams in July, says UGC

New session in varsities from Sep, end sem exams in July, says UGC

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Detailing the guidelines for examinations and academic calendar for the universities in view of the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown, the commission said the exams for final semester students be conducted in July. The varsities may decide whether to conduct exams online or offline keeping in view the support system available with them and ensuring fair opportunity to all students.

Final-yr exams of varsities postponed to September

Final-yr exams of varsities postponed to September

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

However, students unable to appear in final-year exams in September will get another chance and universities will conduct special exams 'as and when feasible', according to a revised guidelines issued by the University Grants Commission (UGC).

It pleases me when people say we want to saffronise education'

It pleases me when people say we want to saffronise education'

Rediff.com28 Jul 2014

G Sreedathan interviews Dinanath Batra, president of Siksha Sanskriti Utthan Nyas and national convener of Siksha Bacho Andolan, who shot to fame after he was instrumental in getting American scholar Wendy Doniger's book on Hinduism pulped.

SHAME: 1 in 4 Indians still practice untouchability

SHAME: 1 in 4 Indians still practice untouchability

Rediff.com4 May 2015

A shocking fact revealed by a pan-India survey that was flagged at a seminar of Dalit intellectuals

Woman I admire: 'My daughter is a super hero'

Woman I admire: 'My daughter is a super hero'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Despite all odds, Jaya Alex's daughter chose to teach in a backward and underprivileged district in India.

How US-Russia frost affects India

How US-Russia frost affects India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The stagnation in US-Russia relations does not augur well for New Delhi's strategic interests, says Harsh V Pant and Raj Kumar Sharma.

This start-up brings Ivy League education to India

This start-up brings Ivy League education to India

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

Over 50 Indians in Forbes' under 30 list of super achievers.