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NCERT drops portions related to RSS ban, Gandhi, Hindu-Muslim unity

NCERT drops portions related to RSS ban, Gandhi, Hindu-Muslim unity

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

"Gandhi's pursuit of Hindu-Muslim unity provoked Hindu extremists" and "Organisations like RSS were banned for some time" are among the texts missing from the class 12 political science textbook for the new academic session.

Narayana Murthy Is Absolutely Right!

Narayana Murthy Is Absolutely Right!

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

Get more people working, get more people working in modern manufacturing and services in our cities, and get people working better and longer, suggests Naushad Forbes, past president, CII.

Child trafficking gets little attention as forces too strained

Child trafficking gets little attention as forces too strained

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Child protection groups are worried about unaccompanied children in Uttarakhand, reports Kavita Chowdhury

Rajasthan Congress MLA's son held for gang-rape of minor girl

Rajasthan Congress MLA's son held for gang-rape of minor girl

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

The MLA's son was arrested on the directions of a special court hearing cases under the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act.

Family of missing Indian-American student issues appeal

Family of missing Indian-American student issues appeal

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

The anxious family of 22-year-old Indian-American student Sunil Tripathi, who went missing on March 16, has issued a passionate plea for him to return home.

Miss World 2016: Stephanie's dream journey in pics

Miss World 2016: Stephanie's dream journey in pics

Rediff.com19 Dec 2016

At 19, the 5'8" Puerto Rican beauty has not only accomplished her dreams, but also done her nation proud.

This IITian's venture is educating poor children in villages

This IITian's venture is educating poor children in villages

Rediff.com10 Feb 2016

Hippocampus Learning Centres bridges urban-rural gap through affordable, quality pre-schooling for kids.

Can You Recognise This Baby?

Can You Recognise This Baby?

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Bollywood stars shower their moms with love on Mother's Day by sharing cute throwback pix.

Mundka fire tragedy: 'Don't know whether she is alive or not'

Mundka fire tragedy: 'Don't know whether she is alive or not'

Rediff.com14 May 2022

'She is probably no more. The bodies were charred, you cannot look at them. How will you identify?'

Turkey quake: Late Ghana footballer Christian Atsu's body arrives home

Turkey quake: Late Ghana footballer Christian Atsu's body arrives home

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

A day after being found dead under a collapsed building in Turkey, Ghana football player Christian Atsu's body arrived home in Accra.

Another youth missing from Kerala, no terror links confirmed yet

Another youth missing from Kerala, no terror links confirmed yet

Rediff.com8 Aug 2016

Abdulla Haris, 21, a native of Adhur, had been missing for the last six months.

Miss America Nina Davuluri meets Obama at White House

Miss America Nina Davuluri meets Obama at White House

Rediff.com17 Oct 2013

Recently crowned Miss America Nina Davuluri, the first Indian-American to have won the coveted beauty pageant, met United States President Barack Obama on Wednesday when she visited the White House.

'ESG means doing business the right way'

'ESG means doing business the right way'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

'ESG is actually a concept which cannot be applied effectively in the very short run.'

Shivraj 'mama' emerges as hero of BJP victory in MP

Shivraj 'mama' emerges as hero of BJP victory in MP

Rediff.com4 Dec 2023

The longest-serving Bharatiya Janata Party chief minister and popularly known as mama (maternal uncle) and 'paon-paon wale bhaiya' (foot soldier), Shivraj Singh Chouhan has emerged as the hero of his party's stunning victory in the state assembly elections.

Meet Urvashi Rautela, Miss India Universe 2015

Meet Urvashi Rautela, Miss India Universe 2015

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

What you must know about Urvashi Rautela, Miss Universe India 2015.

Bengaluru is India's child trafficking capital

Bengaluru is India's child trafficking capital

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Children between the ages of 10 and 14 continue to be brought to Garden City from villages in north India after their parents are paid a nominal amount and promised a job, shelter and work in Karnataka.

The engineer who won Miss Supranational

The engineer who won Miss Supranational

Rediff.com21 Dec 2016

Srinidhi Shetty on her journey from small town girl to the toast of the world.

How Namitha Marimuthu Won Hearts In Thailand

How Namitha Marimuthu Won Hearts In Thailand

Rediff.com27 Jun 2022

The proud transgender model has been making waves in the fashion industry.

Ferry mishap in Bangladesh; 35 dead, 150 missing

Ferry mishap in Bangladesh; 35 dead, 150 missing

Rediff.com13 Mar 2012

The tragedy occurred in the river Meghna in the Munshiganj district, about 32 kilomtres south of Dhaka after the ferry collided head-on with a tanker carrying oil.

Nithari parents form organisation

Nithari parents form organisation

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

For these unfortunate parents, the compensation being doled out by the state government is not enough. They want concrete information about their children.

'This Fight Is Against Terrorism'

'This Fight Is Against Terrorism'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

'99.6 per cent is occupied by Arab countries in the Middle East; Israel occupies just 0.4 per cent of the entire Middle East.' 'That 0.4 per cent is also a big issue for them.'

'Missing Kerala youth reached IS's bastion in Afghanistan'

'Missing Kerala youth reached IS's bastion in Afghanistan'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Twenty-two Keralites, including six women and three children have reached the bastion of Islamic State terror operations in Afghanistan.

'Your tears will break his heart'

'Your tears will break his heart'

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Bollywood stars celebrated Father's Day with beautiful pictures and messages on Instagram.

When The God Of Cricket Was 16

When The God Of Cricket Was 16

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Mukesh Parpiani, one of India's finest photojournalists, delved into his archives for these rare glimpses of a young cricketer who turns 50 today.

Bangladesh schools, colleges ordered to report absent students

Bangladesh schools, colleges ordered to report absent students

Rediff.com10 Jul 2016

All educational institutions in the country will give lists of students who have been absent for over 10 straight days.

'We're going to bring these kids home'

'We're going to bring these kids home'

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

'I would put my hand in the ground and have a little listen to what the mountain was doing.' 'Actually, it was still collapsing.' 'And there was a very real possibility that at some stage, without warning, the collapse could continue -- and continue across us, the people who were doing the rescue and also across to the men on the other side, who were being rescued.'

The Teacher We Should Salute!

The Teacher We Should Salute!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

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African schoolgirls just received this special gift from Miss World Manushi Chhillar

African schoolgirls just received this special gift from Miss World Manushi Chhillar

Rediff.com24 Jul 2018

The Miss World was in South Africa during the 100th birthday celebrations of late Nelson Mandela.

Cops turn counsellors in Kota to prevent student suicides

Cops turn counsellors in Kota to prevent student suicides

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Rocked by a spate of student suicides, the city police has set up a dedicated "Student Cell" to reach out to students and make attempts to detect early signs of stress and depression.

Taali Review: Sushmita Is Applause-worthy

Taali Review: Sushmita Is Applause-worthy

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

It would be unfair to accommodate Gauri's incredible journey in six episodes, but the makers have done justice by casting Sushmita Sen. She adds a touch of elegance and reform in some of the most challenging scenes, applauds Divya Nair.

Shocking! How children are sold into sexual slavery

Shocking! How children are sold into sexual slavery

Rediff.com5 Aug 2016

Each story is sadder than the next, but what is most heartbreaking is to see the indifference shown towards these children by the police.

How did 3 million girls go 'missing' in India?

How did 3 million girls go 'missing' in India?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

In an alarming trend, girl child numbers in India have shown a sharper decline than the male children in the decade beginning 2001, leading to a skewed child sex ratio.

Noida killings: NHRC panel to study investigation

Noida killings: NHRC panel to study investigation

Rediff.com15 Feb 2007

The direction comes after DGP UP submitted a report on the serial killings mentioning that 19 cases had been registered between December 13, 2006, and January 1, 2007, in connection with the case.

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

'Maybe Hollywood wasn't for me'

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

'I never got respect as an actress.' 'But when I became a director and worked with actresses like Cate Blanchett and Jessica Chastain, I felt such pride of being an actress.'

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

'If you meet Bilkis, you'd feel she has become a stone'

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

'She had the courage to not cow down before the entire law and order apparatus, to remain sane and human despite inhuman suffering meted out to her and her family.'

Ex junior star Rajiv Mishra dies under mysterious circumstances

Ex junior star Rajiv Mishra dies under mysterious circumstances

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Ex-Indian hockey star Rajiv Mishra was found dead at his residence in Sarsauli area of Varanasi under mysterious circumstances.

Children's Day: Pune girl Vaidehi Reddy doodles for Google

Children's Day: Pune girl Vaidehi Reddy doodles for Google

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

The doodle you're seeing on Google's home page today is created by Vaidehi Reddy, a class 9 student of Army Public School, Pune.

It's the hallmark of a world class player: Sundar hails Praggnanandhaa

It's the hallmark of a world class player: Sundar hails Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

R Praggnanandhaa's ability to defend seamlessly in pressure situations and the deductive mind to quickly gauge his opponent's weakness is the hallmark of a world class player, national coach GM M Shyam Sundar said on Tuesday.

Pics: Miss World beauty queens are talking about periods in India

Pics: Miss World beauty queens are talking about periods in India

Rediff.com9 Feb 2018

Miss World winners are touring India to talk about periods.

Violence in Bengal over rape and murder of teenager

Violence in Bengal over rape and murder of teenager

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

The 17-year-old girl, whose body was found in a canal in Kaliaganj police station area on Friday, knew the man, Superintendent of Police (SP) Md Sana Akhtar said, identifying him as the prime accused.