News for 'linguistic rights'

ASK ANU: My Ex Is Blackmailing Me

ASK ANU: My Ex Is Blackmailing Me

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

rediffGURU Anu Krishna , who is a mind/life coach and NLP trainer, wants you to talk about your problems. She will address your concerns and offer expert advice on how you can take control of your life.

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

'If he was in India, Einstein wouldn't have got out of school'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

'Most students find it difficult to cope with the way they are expected to learn at the IITs.' 'So, all the students face the same stress.' 'But those students who are mentally weak are more affected.'

Jaishankar to address UNGA on Sep 24, counter-terrorism among key focus areas

Jaishankar to address UNGA on Sep 24, counter-terrorism among key focus areas

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will arrive in New York on Sunday to participate in the high-level 77th session of the UN General Assembly, which kicks off on September 20 with the opening of the general debate.

Are couples fighting more in the lockdown?

Are couples fighting more in the lockdown?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Mental health guru and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to identify, address and resolve conflicts in a relationship.

Tokyo Games: An Olympics of many firsts for flagbearers

Tokyo Games: An Olympics of many firsts for flagbearers

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Aussies Cate Campbell and Patty Mills are both attending their fourth Olympics. Mills, a basketballer who plays for the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA, will be the first indigenous Australian selected to carry the flag for the Opening Ceremony.

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

No, Friends is Not The Best Sitcom Ever!

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'The pride of the devoted Seinfeld fan is that he happens to love a show that doesn't take his love for granted, so that even on repeat viewings he is never really sure what directions an episode might take,' observes Sreehari Nair.

Why You Must Watch Rings Of Power

Why You Must Watch Rings Of Power

Rediff.com31 Aug 2022

'When you're in Tolkien, you have the feeling of being in a world that wasn't invented, but one that was discovered or one that was sort of excavated. It feels like a real place. Like if you had a time machine, you could actually travel to Middle Earth and because of that, you are immersed in it when you go there.'

US appoints special coordinator for Tibet, needles China

US appoints special coordinator for Tibet, needles China

Rediff.com15 Oct 2020

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday named Robert Destro, assistant secretary of state for democracy, human rights and labour, as the special coordinator for Tibetan issues. Destro will focus on advancing dialogue between the Communist-run government in Beijing and the Dalai Lama, protecting the distinct religious cultural and linguistic identity of Tibetans, improving respect for their human rights and much, much more, Pompeo said.

10 Signs Your Mental Health Is At Risk

10 Signs Your Mental Health Is At Risk

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

Not being able to control outcomes and manage our own expectations leads to stress and anxiety which further leads to sadness and disappointment and worse case, depression.

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

From Forest Hut To Top UK College

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Hercules Singh Munda's father used to open the gates to a forest. Today, Hercules leaves for London to open the gates of his many dreams.

COVID-19 adds new words to the dictionary!

COVID-19 adds new words to the dictionary!

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'Great social change brings great linguistic change, and that has never been truer than in this current global crisis.'

Will Regional Parties Come To Congress Or...

Will Regional Parties Come To Congress Or...

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

Some of the Congress's new-found enthusiasm for hitting the streets will show its result in the Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, and Karnataka elections. That is when we will know if the Congress will go to the regional parties or the parties will come to the Congress.

Tribal President: 'Don't Expect Magic'

Tribal President: 'Don't Expect Magic'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'It will be wrong to raise the expectations of tribals because of a tribal President. 'Tribal issues have not been resolved for 150 years.'

UAPA poses serious threat to citizens' freedom: 108 ex-babus

UAPA poses serious threat to citizens' freedom: 108 ex-babus

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

This legislation, passed in 1967 on the recommendations of the National Integration Council to combat communalism, casteism, regionalism and linguistic chauvinism and to deal with associations engaged in secessionist activities, has changed colour over time and has now become a statute that has created new categories of offences and punishments, 108 ex-bureaucrats said in an open letter.

CAA, NRC will not harm Indian Muslims: RSS chief

CAA, NRC will not harm Indian Muslims: RSS chief

Rediff.com21 Jul 2021

Bhagwat further emphasised that no Muslim will face any loss due to the citizenship law.

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Cong to set up poll panel, hold Chintan Shivir; no word on Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com25 Apr 2022

Congress president Sonia Gandhi also decided to convene a 'Chintan Shivir', a brainstorming session from May 13-15 in Udaipur.

'Do relationships with age gap work?'

'Do relationships with age gap work?'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

ASK ANU: 'My Ex-Boyfriend Manipulated Me For Sex'

ASK ANU: 'My Ex-Boyfriend Manipulated Me For Sex'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Nehru's policies, Ayodhya issue out of Assam Class 12 syllabus

Nehru's policies, Ayodhya issue out of Assam Class 12 syllabus

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

The chapters were dropped by the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) for the 2020-21 session, as part of the 30 per cent reduction of the syllabus, keeping in mind the loss of academic schedule that the students had to face because of the pandemic.

Tibetan leader visits White House for first time in 60 yrs

Tibetan leader visits White House for first time in 60 yrs

Rediff.com21 Nov 2020

Dr Lobsang Sangay entered the United States White House on Friday -- a historic feat. This is the first time in the last six decades the head of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) has been invited into the White House, the CTA said in a statement.

ASK ANU: 'I'm bisexual. I love my best friend. Pls help'

ASK ANU: 'I'm bisexual. I love my best friend. Pls help'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

ASK ANU: 'A man molested me on flight. I feel guilty. Pls help'

ASK ANU: 'A man molested me on flight. I feel guilty. Pls help'

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

'If you polarise society by 80-20, BJP will benefit'

'If you polarise society by 80-20, BJP will benefit'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

'Segregation suits the BJP at the moment. It will not suit them forever.'

'Internet has been cut off': Cong to PM after Assam tweets

'Internet has been cut off': Cong to PM after Assam tweets

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Meanwhile, the government accused the Congress on Thursday of instigating violence in the northeast.

ASK ANU: 'I love her. She calls me bro'

ASK ANU: 'I love her. She calls me bro'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Exemption for minority institutions from RTE in K'taka

Exemption for minority institutions from RTE in K'taka

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

The Karnataka government on Friday decided to exempt religious and linguistic minority institutions from the ambit of Right to Education laws if they have 75 per cent of strength belonging these sections.

'My GF's pregnant and I don't have a job'

'My GF's pregnant and I don't have a job'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2023

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

ASK ANU: 'I regret losing my virginity to him. Who will marry me?'

ASK ANU: 'I regret losing my virginity to him. Who will marry me?'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

ASK ANU: 'She wants me without marriage or kids'

ASK ANU: 'She wants me without marriage or kids'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Obama invites Dalai Lama to White House

Obama invites Dalai Lama to White House

Rediff.com16 Jul 2011

United States President Barack Obama will on Saturday meet the Dalai Lama, defying Chinese pressure to shun the Tibetan spiritual leader. "This meeting underscores the President's strong support for the preservation of Tibet's unique religious, cultural and linguistic identity and the protection of human rights for Tibetans," a White House statement said. Obama last met the Dalai Lama, a Nobel Peace laureate, in February 2010.

'A tribal President will be a great showpiece internationally'

'A tribal President will be a great showpiece internationally'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

'But will there be matching action as far as tribals are concerned on the ground?'

India's image among those caring for freedom declining: Chomsky

India's image among those caring for freedom declining: Chomsky

Rediff.com6 Mar 2016

Noam Chomsky maintained that India is "not the only country where educational institutions are being subjected to such attacks, though the sequence of events at JNU signal towards a culture of authoritarian menace".

'Assamese feel betrayed by the BJP'

'Assamese feel betrayed by the BJP'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

'If there are provocations and people try to exploit and manipulate the situation along linguistic, religious lines, then Assam might relapse into its troubled past.'

'She harassed me, my family members and wants a divorce'

'She harassed me, my family members and wants a divorce'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Ask ANU: 'My mother-in-law taunts me for no reason'

Ask ANU: 'My mother-in-law taunts me for no reason'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

SC says no to imposing mother tongue on primary level kids

SC says no to imposing mother tongue on primary level kids

Rediff.com6 May 2014

The Supreme Court held that the government cannot impose a mother tongue on a linguistic minority for imparting primary education on Tuesday.

Invited leaders of anti-CAA stir for talks: Assam CM

Invited leaders of anti-CAA stir for talks: Assam CM

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Sonowal tried to allay fears of the state's indigenous population, who are wary that the law would threaten their identity. He said that 'not a single person of Bangladesh will get to enter Assam through CAA'.

ASK ANU: 'Nobody Sees How Sad I Am'

ASK ANU: 'Nobody Sees How Sad I Am'

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

'I love a married colleague. I don't want to break his home'

'I love a married colleague. I don't want to break his home'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

In this weekly self-help series, mental health and life coach Anu Krishna tells you how to take control of your life.

Herd immunity difficult to achieve: AIIMS Director

Herd immunity difficult to achieve: AIIMS Director

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

Experts say herd immunity is said to have been developed in a population segment if at least 50-60 per cent of those are found to have the presence of antibodies in a sero-prevalence survey.