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Godman used threats, foreign trip promises to assault EWS students

Godman used threats, foreign trip promises to assault EWS students

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The self-styled godman on the run after allegedly sexually assaulting several female students of a management institute in New Delhi, allegedly pressured them with threats of lower grades and lured them with promises of foreign trips, an officer said on Wednesday.

Indian student's car torched in Melbourne

Indian student's car torched in Melbourne

Rediff.com7 Jun 2009

22-year-old Vikrant Rajesh Ratan, who had used all his savings to buy the car, said the vehicle was burnt on Saturday night. He said that two other cars, also belonging to Indians, that were parked next to his vehicle, were also damaged during the incident.

'Kasab Drank Urine, Didn't Eat Biryani'

'Kasab Drank Urine, Didn't Eat Biryani'

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

'The jail staff told me Kasab was served only jail food and not biryani.' 'They told me that Kasab was beaten regularly after court proceedings.' 'And they filled Kasab's bottle with urine so that whenever he felt thirsty he used to drink urine.'

Missing Indian student in Britain found dead

Missing Indian student in Britain found dead

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Indian student Souvik Pal who went missing on New Year's Eve has been found dead after the British police recovered his body from a canal.

'Urge all sides...': India reacts as US-Israel attack Iran

'Urge all sides...': India reacts as US-Israel attack Iran

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Following a joint attack by the US and Israel on Iran, India is calling for restraint and de-escalation to avoid further military confrontation in the Middle East.

Indian student shot dead in Stratford

Indian student shot dead in Stratford

Rediff.com14 Jul 2010

Arun Kumar Narote, who hails from Hyderabad was gunned down on Monday at a grocery store at Bridgeport in Connecticut where he was working as a part-time employee. The incident happened around 9:30 pm (local time).

'India's Mettle Will Be Tested In Gulf War'

'India's Mettle Will Be Tested In Gulf War'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

'India's ties with Israel have to do with defence and general technology.' 'The war changes nothing in what India and Israel hope to get from the relationship.' 'It's not as though India will get significantly more benefits from Iran if India abandons Israel at this time.'

Indian students are not criminals: Krishna to US

Indian students are not criminals: Krishna to US

Rediff.com30 Jan 2011

External Affairs Minister S M Krishna on Sunday strongly condemned the reported forcible wearing of radio collars around the ankles of Indian students in the Tri-Valley University in United States and demanded severe action against those responsible for the 'inhuman act'. "We demand the US government initiate severe action against officials responsible for this inhuman act. Indian students are not criminals. The radio collars should immediately be removed," he told reporters.

When Shah Rukh Khan Was Upset With Arundhati Roy

When Shah Rukh Khan Was Upset With Arundhati Roy

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

When Arundhati Roy wrote her first novel God of Small Things, her team reached out to Shah Rukh Khan inviting him to read a passage from the book at its Mumbai launch. Perhaps because he still held a grudge, Khan refused the invitation.

How Indian students travelled during COVID-19

How Indian students travelled during COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

Indian students, who are living and studying away from home, tell us how they are dealing with the COVID-19 crisis and what they discovered on their journey back home.

Young Sherlock Review: Tremendous Fun

Young Sherlock Review: Tremendous Fun

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Even with its convoluted plot and a bit of a mid-series sag, Young Sherlock is tremendous fun, applauds Deepa Gahlot.

Maharashtra govt arranges flights for stranded citizens in UAE

Maharashtra govt arranges flights for stranded citizens in UAE

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Amidst the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict, the Maharashtra government is arranging evacuation flights to bring home 164 citizens stranded in the UAE due to airspace closures, offering a crucial lifeline and support.

2 Indian students stabbed to death, 1 injured in Ukraine

2 Indian students stabbed to death, 1 injured in Ukraine

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

The Ukranian nationals behind the stabbing were held.

We were asked to move to bunkers: Indian students in Ukraine

We were asked to move to bunkers: Indian students in Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

'We are not getting any clear guidance on what to do. Initially, we were asked to move to the bunker...when we packed our bags and reached there, our university head asked to go back to our hostel room. So we came back. Movement is very risky these time'

Indian students bag race car award

Indian students bag race car award

Rediff.com9 Jul 2003

'21-Point System Has Worked Well': Saina Nehwal Cautions BWF On Proposed Scoring Changes

'21-Point System Has Worked Well': Saina Nehwal Cautions BWF On Proposed Scoring Changes

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal has urged the Badminton World Federation to exercise caution regarding proposed scoring changes, maintaining that the current 21-point system preserves the sport's essential intensity and endurance.

Racial attacks on Indian students continue

Racial attacks on Indian students continue

Rediff.com23 Jun 2009

This was the 15th attack on Indian students in Australia in less than a month.

Study Abroad: How a falling rupee hurts Indian students

Study Abroad: How a falling rupee hurts Indian students

Rediff.com18 Jun 2013

With the Indian rupee falling almost 7 per cent against the US dollar since January 2013, Indian students in universities abroad or those planning to go abroad this year will have to increase their budget by at least 10 per cent compared to what it would have been late last year.

Jazz City Review: Over-Ambitious Historical Fiction

Jazz City Review: Over-Ambitious Historical Fiction

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Jazz City could have been enjoyable had it not been so densely over-plotted and unevenly executed, notes Deepa Gahlot.

What Happens When Trump's Deadline Expires?

What Happens When Trump's Deadline Expires?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Trump may strike. He may announce productive talks and extend again. He may do both at the same time. Iran will not open the Strait on someone else's terms, so no matter what happens, that problem will remain unsolved. And the IRGC will still be collecting its $2 million toll from every ship bold enough to ask permission to pass.

This Is Not Going To Be Easy For America

This Is Not Going To Be Easy For America

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'The battle for brain power among Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Alphabet, Meta, Nvidia and Tesla and newer AI companies is fierce.' 'Given the race for AI with China, these companies will find it hard pressed to fill that talent gap,' notes an IT professional based in the US.

Hurrah! Indian students can work in UK post studies

Hurrah! Indian students can work in UK post studies

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Indians are welcome to study and work in Great Britain, says UK's Minister for Science and Universities Jo Johnson.

With Old Visa Doors Closing, Indians Forge New Paths

With Old Visa Doors Closing, Indians Forge New Paths

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Australia, Canada, US and UK are restricting immigration, but other countries are opening their doors.

Another Indian student attacked in Melbourne

Another Indian student attacked in Melbourne

Rediff.com9 Nov 2009

Sai Ratan Tiwari, who hails from Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, was on his way to a temple along with a friend on Sunday when two Australians accosted him. "They punched on my face and told me, 'In this place there is no home for you'," Tiwari said, adding that he refused to go to hospital and was instead treated by an on-site ambulance

186,267 Indian students study in the US

186,267 Indian students study in the US

Rediff.com13 Nov 2017

186,267 Indian students were studying in the US in 2016-2017.

Jitesh Sharma reveals how RCB belief transformed his career

Jitesh Sharma reveals how RCB belief transformed his career

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

India wicketkeeper-batter Jitesh Sharma discusses his journey in cricket, from aspiring to join the Air Force to becoming an IPL finisher, crediting mentors and the RCB franchise for his development.

How a Teenager Uncovered a Fake Sports Body Scamming Athletes

How a Teenager Uncovered a Fake Sports Body Scamming Athletes

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

A 16-year-old Taekwondo player uncovered a fraudulent sports body, the 'Youth Khelo India Federation (YKIF),' which falsely claimed government affiliation and scammed athletes, prompting the Sports Ministry to file an FIR.

India urges citizens to leave Iran amid rising tensions

India urges citizens to leave Iran amid rising tensions

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

India has strongly advised its nationals to avoid travelling to Iran due to the deteriorating security situation and widespread anti-government protests.

Middle East War: Why Strait Of Hormuz Is Iran's Trump Card

Middle East War: Why Strait Of Hormuz Is Iran's Trump Card

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

If the oil infrastructure is attacked by the United States, the whole area could be flooded with oil, spilling into the Persian Gulf.

UK: Teenager held for Indian student's killing

UK: Teenager held for Indian student's killing

Rediff.com27 Dec 2011

Hailing from Pune, Bidve, 23, was a postgraduate student of Microelectronics at Lancaster University and was visiting friends in Manchester during the Christmas holidays with other Indian students when he was gunned down.

Five Shots By A Girl That Shook An Empire

Five Shots By A Girl That Shook An Empire

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Bina Das, 21, got up at her graduating ceremony to assassinate the governor of Bengal. He escaped and she was imprisoned for 9 years.

Indian Detentions In US See A Surge

Indian Detentions In US See A Surge

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Despite relatively smaller Indian populations in cities like Seattle and Buffalo, the proportion of Indian nationals detained in these locations remains disproportionately high.

'Assaults on Indian students are a wake-up call'

'Assaults on Indian students are a wake-up call'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2010

'The situation is such that they feel unsafe and confused whether they should go out and work or just sit at home fearing safety. Incidentally, the number of aspiring Indian students to Australia has dropped dramatically.'

Quality education to Indian students in Australia

Quality education to Indian students in Australia

Rediff.com23 Jul 2009

Consequent to apprehensions over slump in migration after the alleged racial attacks, Australia's Minister of Immigration and Citizenship Chris Evans assured quality education to Indian students in an amicable social environ.

Court reprieve for Indian students in UK university

Court reprieve for Indian students in UK university

Rediff.com21 Sep 2012

Indian and other non-EU students at the London Metropolitan University heaved a sigh of relief on Friday as the high court allowed them to continue their studies and permitted the university to challenge the recent revocation of its licence to admit non-EU students.

US ends automatic work permit extensions for foreigners, Indians to be hit

US ends automatic work permit extensions for foreigners, Indians to be hit

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

As per the new rule, foreigners who file to renew their EAD on or after October 30, 2025, will no longer receive an automatic extension, the DHS said in a news release.

Why Indian students DON'T want to go to Trump's US

Why Indian students DON'T want to go to Trump's US

Rediff.com30 Jan 2019

The hostile environment towards outsiders under the Trump government is a major reason, say experts.

World Record! 7-year-old Thane boy Reyaansh Khamkar conquers Arabian sea

World Record! 7-year-old Thane boy Reyaansh Khamkar conquers Arabian sea

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

eyaansh Khamkar has entered the World Book of Records as the youngest Indian to complete 30 km solo swim in the Arabian Sea

What attracts Indian students to Singapore Universities

What attracts Indian students to Singapore Universities

Rediff.com14 Oct 2010

Many Indian students prefer completing their MBAs from Singapore for six basic reasons: World-class, affordable education, wide range of educational opportunities, industry-relevant education, connect with the world and proximity to India.

NTA Postpones The JEE Main Results To...

NTA Postpones The JEE Main Results To...

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

According to the National Testing Agency, the results for IIT-JEE will be declared on February 16, 2026.