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When Vajpayee and his father were classmates

When Vajpayee and his father were classmates

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

'Have you ever seen or heard of a college, where both father and son studied together, and that too even in the same class,' Vajpayee wrote in the article.

Who will clean the Indian education system?

Who will clean the Indian education system?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2020

'Education is disconnected from social reality and does not even attempt to solve the real problems of our country,' observe Peehu Pardeshi and Sandeep Pandey.

Appalled that Vikas Dubey was out on bail: SC to UP

Appalled that Vikas Dubey was out on bail: SC to UP

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

"This is the failure of the institution and the person, who should have been behind the bars, got bail," the bench observed during the hearing which is going on.

2 terror suspects linked to MP train blast holed up in Lucknow

2 terror suspects linked to MP train blast holed up in Lucknow

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

The suspect was hiding in a house in Kakori area. The densely populated neighbourhood was cordoned off and at least 20 commandos were involved in the operation, police said.

2 killed in stampede at UP temple on Shivratri

2 killed in stampede at UP temple on Shivratri

Rediff.com10 Mar 2013

At least two devotees were on Sunday killed and 10 others injured when a stampede broke out in a Shiva temple on the occasion of Shivratri in Barabanki, Uttar Pradesh.

Transmission of Covid through water not a concern: Experts

Transmission of Covid through water not a concern: Experts

Rediff.com12 May 2021

V K Paul, Member (Health), Niti Aayog said, "Spread of transmission through water is not a concern. Not to worry."

Bodies of suspected Covid victims found floating in Ganga, Yamuna

Bodies of suspected Covid victims found floating in Ganga, Yamuna

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Several bodies, decomposed, bloated and suspected to be of people who succumbed to COVID-19, were on Monday found floating in the river Ganga in a Bihar district.

14 girls among 29 kids from six fields conferred Bal Puraskar 2022

14 girls among 29 kids from six fields conferred Bal Puraskar 2022

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The Bal Puraskar was conferred by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who gave digital certificates to the awardees using blockchain technology developed by IIT Kanpur.

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Atique Ahmed is one of the most feared dons of Uttar Pradesh today. There was another don who preceded Atique and had he survived, Atique wouldn't have been around today, recalls Sudhir Bisht.

BJP suspends Nupur Sharma, axes Naveen Jindal over controversial remarks

BJP suspends Nupur Sharma, axes Naveen Jindal over controversial remarks

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

A communication to Sharma from the party's disciplinary committee said she has expressed views contrary to the party's position on various matters, which is in clear violation of its constitution.

'Bhajji, Sree sledged South Africans'

'Bhajji, Sree sledged South Africans'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2008

South Africa coach Micky Arthur alleged that both Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth had abused the Proteas players during their Test series against India earlier this year.

Has someone in your family died, Mulayam asks journalists

Has someone in your family died, Mulayam asks journalists

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

Apparently upset with the media's coverage of the strike of junior doctors in Uttar Pradesh, Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav on Thursday snapped at journalists when questioned about the deaths that took place due to the agitation, asking them "Has someone in your family died"?

Vikas Dubey encounter: What SC guidelines say on handcuffing criminals

Vikas Dubey encounter: What SC guidelines say on handcuffing criminals

Rediff.com10 Jul 2020

The apex court has from time to time issued a slew of directives on the procedure to be followed while handcuffing an undertrial, maintaining that the insurance against escape does not compulsorily require handcuffing.

'See how the police has solved this case'

'See how the police has solved this case'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

'God knows what kind of charges were framed against him and Kallu Gujjar, as both of them came out of jail the very same evening of their arrest.'

PM attacks Oppn for seeking 'proof' of air strikes, deplores attacks on Kashmiris

PM attacks Oppn for seeking 'proof' of air strikes, deplores attacks on Kashmiris

Rediff.com8 Mar 2019

Modi also lashed at those "demeaning" the valour displayed by the armed forces after the Jaish-e-Mohammed attack against the Central Reserve Police Force in Kashmir.

300 medical college teachers resign, doctors continue strike

300 medical college teachers resign, doctors continue strike

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Nearly 300 teachers of a medical college on Monday submitted their resignation to Uttar Pradesh government, even as the agitation by doctors against arrest of 24 junior doctors entered the fourth day.

Goods train derails in UP, rail traffic affected

Goods train derails in UP, rail traffic affected

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

Five boggies of a goods train on Tuesday derailed in Auraiya district of Uttar Pradesh affecting rail traffic on the Etawah-Kanpur section, a senior railway official said in Etawah.

Hathras, Balrampur to feature in campaign for Nov 3 bypolls

Hathras, Balrampur to feature in campaign for Nov 3 bypolls

Rediff.com5 Oct 2020

Ashok Chowdhury, a Dalit politics expert said, "BJP had impressed the Dalits in the 2014, 2017 and 2019 elections, but it's difficiult to retain them now".

Vikas Dubey was wrong, deserved this fate: Wife

Vikas Dubey was wrong, deserved this fate: Wife

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Dubey's wife hold media responsible for the encounter killing of her husband.

VIDEO: Man hurls shoe at BJP leaders during presser

VIDEO: Man hurls shoe at BJP leaders during presser

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

BJP leaders Bhupendra Yadav and G V L Narsimha Rao were addressing the media.

'Amit Mishra is definitely available for the Chennai ODI'

'Amit Mishra is definitely available for the Chennai ODI'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

Beleaguered leg-spinner Amit Mishra is "available" for the fourth One-dayer against South Africa and his selection in the playing XI would depend on nature of the Chepauk track, senior off-spinner Harbhajan Singh has said.

15 police encounters in UP in 2 days; 24 criminals arrested

15 police encounters in UP in 2 days; 24 criminals arrested

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The encounters took place in Bulandshahr, Shamli, Kanpur, Saharanpur, Lucknow, Baghpat, Muzaffarnagar, Gorkahpur, Hapur and Meerut.

How my father's advice helped me score 97 percentile

How my father's advice helped me score 97 percentile

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Rediff reader Sudhir Kumar, 38 from Kanpur tells us how his father Anup Singh's advice turned his life around.

The other side of Dhoni: When Captain Cool's temper flared up on field

The other side of Dhoni: When Captain Cool's temper flared up on field

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

There were times when MS Dhoni let emotions get the better of him.

8-hour UP hostage crisis ends, captor shot dead

8-hour UP hostage crisis ends, captor shot dead

Rediff.com31 Jan 2020

The motive of the accused was not known immediately.

Centre asks UP, Bihar to prevent dumping of bodies in Ganga

Centre asks UP, Bihar to prevent dumping of bodies in Ganga

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The Centre directed Uttar Pradesh and Bihar on Sunday to prevent dumping of dead bodies in the Ganga and its tributaries, and focus on their safe disposal and a dignified cremation after corpses were seen floating in these rivers following a spurt in the number of coronavirus cases.

64% turnout in 4th phase of Lok Sabha polls

64% turnout in 4th phase of Lok Sabha polls

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Seventy-one parliamentary constituencies spread across nine states voted in the fourth phase of Lok Sabha elections.

Why Javed Akhtar feels Taliban and Hindu extremists are same

Why Javed Akhtar feels Taliban and Hindu extremists are same

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The noted screenwriter and lyricist said he finds many commonalities between the mindsets of the Taliban and the Hindu right-wing.

Telangana beggar pushes his dead wife's body on cart for 60 km

Telangana beggar pushes his dead wife's body on cart for 60 km

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

A beggar from Telangana was forced to carry his wife's body on a pushcart for 60 kilometres after he could not arrange money for an ambulance.

Why Modi Won't Sack Minister Mishra

Why Modi Won't Sack Minister Mishra

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

Sacking Ajay Mishra would further antagonise Brahmins in UP already upset with Yogi's government.

SP slams UP Governor Ram Naik, dubs him as RSS worker

SP slams UP Governor Ram Naik, dubs him as RSS worker

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

Taking on Uttar Pradesh Governor Ram Naik for his remarks on the law and order situation in the state, the ruling Samajwadi Party on Monday dubbed him as "a RSS worker" and advised him to join the Union ministry to pursue his "communal agenda".

Rains kill 7 in NE, over 4 L affected in Assam floods

Rains kill 7 in NE, over 4 L affected in Assam floods

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

In the Northeast, while three people died in Assam, two each lost their lives in Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram in rain-related incidents.

100 passengers injured after Kaifiyat Express derails in UP

100 passengers injured after Kaifiyat Express derails in UP

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

This is the second rail accident in the state in four days.

HIV positive woman gives birth to stillborn after hospital denies admission

HIV positive woman gives birth to stillborn after hospital denies admission

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The refusal by the hospital on Sunday forced the 25-year-old woman to undertake a 50-kilometre journey to Bareilly. Precious time was lost and it was too late as my wife delivered a stillborn at the Bareilly district hospital, her husband alleged.

Voting in UP Phase 3 ends with 61% turnout

Voting in UP Phase 3 ends with 61% turnout

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

As many as 69 assembly constituencies in the Yadav heartland, considered crucial for the ruling Samajwadi Party in the state, went to the polls in this phase.

Two more attempts to derail trains prevented

Two more attempts to derail trains prevented

Rediff.com26 Jan 2017

Cases of man-made obstructions were discovered at Malda and Dhanbad divisions by alert railway staff in time, thereby averting major derailments

Doctors stir: HC orders judicial probe, transfer of cops

Doctors stir: HC orders judicial probe, transfer of cops

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

Stepping in to end the deadlock over doctors' strike against attack on their colleagues, Allahabad high court on Wednesday ordered a judicial probe and directed the Uttar Pradesh government to transfer the senior superintend of police, Kanpur, Yashaswi Yadav, and other officials involved in the February 28 incident.

Uproar in Rajya Sabha over UP gang rape

Uproar in Rajya Sabha over UP gang rape

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The House witnessed heated exchanges between Congress and Samajwadi Party members.

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Why were the BK 16 Arrested?

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

None of them had anything to do with the violence at Bhima Koregaon, where they were not even present, points out Aakar Patel.

Why the Dalits are angry

Why the Dalits are angry

Rediff.com5 Dec 2006

Dr Udit Raj on the causes of Dalit resentment.