News for 'library'

Oxford, Vatican libraries to digitise ancient texts

Oxford, Vatican libraries to digitise ancient texts

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

The Bodleian library at the University of Oxford and the Vatican libraries are collaborating on a project to bring ancient texts into the digital era, which will make 1.5 million pages available online.

'This Roller Coaster Has Taught Me To...'

'This Roller Coaster Has Taught Me To...'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

'...just be neutral about everything.' 'I will just take life as it comes.'

AI-driven, deepfake-enabled cyberattacks to rise in 2025

AI-driven, deepfake-enabled cyberattacks to rise in 2025

Rediff.com4 Dec 2024

AI-driven and deepfake-enabled cyberattacks are anticipated to become increasingly prevalent in 2025 with sectors like healthcare and finance most prone targets, according to a recent report. The India Cyber Threat Report 2025 by the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and Seqrite, spotlighted the evolving tactics of cybercriminals and the rise of AI-driven attacks as a major concern. "Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be used to develop highly sophisticated phishing campaigns utilising deepfake technology and personalised attack vectors, making them harder to detect.

SC to hear case on Delhi coaching centre deaths on Monday

SC to hear case on Delhi coaching centre deaths on Monday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

As per the cause list of October 21 uploaded on the apex court's website, a bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan is slated to hear the matter.

Delhi basement deaths: 13 'illegal' coaching centres sealed

Delhi basement deaths: 13 'illegal' coaching centres sealed

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A team of the civic body reached the Old Rajinder Nagar area to seal several illegally-run basements of coaching centres, a statement by the Delhi government said.

MCD begins action against coaching centres flouting norms

MCD begins action against coaching centres flouting norms

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has initiated action against coaching centres flouting norms and it will set up a high-level committee to probe the incident that claimed three lives due to flooding in a coaching centre's basement, MCD officials said on Sunday.

Heading To The Kumbh? Here's How To Plan

Heading To The Kumbh? Here's How To Plan

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Prayagraj is a must-visit place in 2025, but in January and February you can't miss the Maha Kumbh, a spectacular event like no other.

Dam 999 goes to the Oscar library

Dam 999 goes to the Oscar library

Rediff.com3 Nov 2011

DAM 999 will enter the library even before its theatrical release later this month.

How Can India Deal With Trump 2.0?

How Can India Deal With Trump 2.0?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

It would be a challenge to India's policy makers how to deal with Trump so that mutual economic growth remains sustained and mutual understanding on global issues are not hampered, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Trump, Melania Vote In Florida

Trump, Melania Vote In Florida

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Here are glimpse of Voting day in the USA.

JNU library website hacked, sends warning to 'anti-nationals'

JNU library website hacked, sends warning to 'anti-nationals'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

The website of Jawaharlal Nehru's Central library was on Tuesday hacked with a message displaying 'You are thinking that you will get Kashmir just by barking in the campus of JNU'.

'I've Not Backstabbed Anybody'

'I've Not Backstabbed Anybody'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2024

'They are attacking my wife; they are attacking our 13-month-old daughter. They are saying that I do drugs.' 'I'm giving an open challenge to Mr Nawab Malik and Ms Sana Malik let's go to the labs and let's do the medical test of our family and your family.'

Wicked Review: The Witches Rock!

Wicked Review: The Witches Rock!

Rediff.com22 Nov 2024

At 160 minutes, Wicked is too long, and knowing the undercurrents running through the plot, the candyfloss cheeriness gets too much after a point. Still, it is a worthwhile page-to-stage-to screen journey, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Stunning images of a library in Texas

Stunning images of a library in Texas

Rediff.com11 Jul 2012

A Texas town has turned an old abandoned Walmart into a massive public library.

Unusual businesses: An online library for toys

Unusual businesses: An online library for toys

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

The enthusiasm and excitement of the kids in front of the toys was infectious. I have never seen anyone so happy. That was when I knew what I wanted to do as an entrepreneur.

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

What led to basement flooding which killed 3 students

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

According to the officials, the three-storey coaching institute, surrounded by residential and commercial establishments, had permission to use the basement as a store room, but it was being used as library in violation of the rules.

No library access for women; AMU VC denies being sexist

No library access for women; AMU VC denies being sexist

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

The Aligarh Muslim University on Tuesday found itself in the midst of a controversy over not allowing access to women undergraduates to the main library in the campus but the institution said it was due to space constraint and denied having a "sexist approach".

Son to convert floor of Pranab's home into museum-cum-library

Son to convert floor of Pranab's home into museum-cum-library

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Abhijit also said he would like the government to issue a postage stamp in honour of his father.

We discovered America, Vasco da Gama didn't find India: MP minister

We discovered America, Vasco da Gama didn't find India: MP minister

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Madhya Pradesh's Higher Education Minister Inder Singh Parmar has claimed that America was discovered by "our Indian ancestors", and not by Christopher Columbus as taught to students.

What Links Trump With This President?

What Links Trump With This President?

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Like Grover Cleveland, Donald Trump won election as president, lost the next election and won a third election to the US presidency.

Relief for madrasas in UP as SC reverses HC verdict

Relief for madrasas in UP as SC reverses HC verdict

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

The high court erred in holding that the law was violative of the principle of secularism, said a bench comprising Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud and Justices J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra.

Chargesheet filed against Bhujbal in MU library case

Chargesheet filed against Bhujbal in MU library case

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

The ACB case against Bhujbal and the other accused is that they caused huge losses to state government by leasing out a plot to a private developer at a very low rate for which the accused persons received huge kickbacks.

Indian cultural centre, 4 temples attacked in Bangladesh

Indian cultural centre, 4 temples attacked in Bangladesh

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Indira Gandhi Cultural Centre located in Dhaka's Dhanmondi area was damaged by the unruly mob, according to eyewitnesses.

The American Chinese Leaders Adored

The American Chinese Leaders Adored

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

Dr Kissinger, then US president Richard M Nixon's national security adviser, feigned illness on a visit to Pakistan in July 1971 and made a secret trip to Peking, as Beijing was then called, to begin the process of a rapprochement between America and China. It was a debt that Chinese leaders have never forgotten.

Don't know who's using Afghan library: Trump takes a dig at Modi

Don't know who's using Afghan library: Trump takes a dig at Modi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2019

The US president alleged that the countries were not doing enough in the war-ravaged country and that they were taking advantage of the United States.

'India, Poland connected by kabaddi': PM Modi

'India, Poland connected by kabaddi': PM Modi

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi highlighted the role of sports in fostering bilateral relations and cultural exchange between India and Poland.

ICCR: Library Fellowships 2007-08

ICCR: Library Fellowships 2007-08

Rediff.com21 Dec 2007

Indian Council for Cultural Relations has announced the Library Fellowships 2007-08. The last date for sending applications is December 28, 2007.

Library to commemorate Kamala Das in Pune

Library to commemorate Kamala Das in Pune

Rediff.com28 Jun 2009

The library, which will have most of the books authored by Das in Malayalam, will be housed in the office of Pravasi Shabdam (Expatriate Voice), a Malayalam magazine published from Pune.

How to get a PhD scholarship at King's College, London

How to get a PhD scholarship at King's College, London

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

A maximum of two shortlisted students will be offered financial support for a period of up to three months.

Manu Bhaker's coach Jung asked to vacate home in 2 days!

Manu Bhaker's coach Jung asked to vacate home in 2 days!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

National pistol coach Jung faces eviction from home within hours of returning from Olympics

Modi has erased N and...: Cong on Nehru Memorial renaming

Modi has erased N and...: Cong on Nehru Memorial renaming

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

'"PM Shastri ji created...VP Radhakrishnanji inaugurated. Narendra Modi closed it. Nehru ji lives in the hearts of INDIA'

CBI takes over probe into Delhi coaching centre deaths

CBI takes over probe into Delhi coaching centre deaths

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Shreya Yadav (25) from Uttar Pradesh, Tanya Soni (25) from Telangana and Nevin Delvin (24) from Kerala drowned after water gushed into the basement of Rau's IAS Study Circle in Old Rajinder Nagar here following heavy rains on July 27.

Bangladesh unrest: Temples, houses attacked; 2 Hindu leaders killed

Bangladesh unrest: Temples, houses attacked; 2 Hindu leaders killed

Rediff.com6 Aug 2024

According to the available information, two Hindu leaders, who were incidentally leaders of Hasina's Awami League party, were killed in north-western Sirajganj and Rangpur, Debnath said, adding that the Council was still gathering more information.

You can order a book from e-libraries!

You can order a book from e-libraries!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2010

With the proliferation of e-readers and development of e-ink technologies, there are those who have already begun to put chisel to headstone of traditional reading.

Maha allows metro to run from Oct 15, reopens libraries

Maha allows metro to run from Oct 15, reopens libraries

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Significantly, the government has decided to do away stamping with indelible ink for domestic passengers arriving at different airports after COVID-19 testing.

South Korean Han Kang wins Nobel Literature, 8th woman to get award

South Korean Han Kang wins Nobel Literature, 8th woman to get award

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

In her oeuvre, Han Kang confronts historical traumas and invisible sets of rules and, in each of her works, exposes the fragility of human life.

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Remembering The Day JFK Died

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

November 22, 2023 marks 60 years since US President John F Kennedy's assassination.

Coaching centres 'have become death chambers': SC takes suo motu cognisance

Coaching centres 'have become death chambers': SC takes suo motu cognisance

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday took suo motu cognisance of the deaths of three civil services aspirants in the basement of a coaching centre in New Delhi and sought responses from the Centre and the Delhi government.

Delhi coaching centre breaks silence on 3 deaths, says...

Delhi coaching centre breaks silence on 3 deaths, says...

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

The coaching centre at whose establishment three students died due to rain-induced flooding in the basement on Sunday condoled the loss of young lives and said they are fully committed to supporting the ongoing investigation.