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UP slap row: Muslim student likely to be admitted to govt school

UP slap row: Muslim student likely to be admitted to govt school

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

The department will also facilitate for the transfer of other students studying in Neha Public School in Khabbupur village where the incident took place on Friday, they said.

Man killed, wife injured in Kerala mudslide triggered by NH work

Man killed, wife injured in Kerala mudslide triggered by NH work

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

A man died and his wife was severely injured after a mudslide levelled several houses in the Idukki district of Kerala. Residents allege unscientific road widening work was responsible for the tragedy.

Will 'permanently pause' migration from all 3rd world countries: Trump

Will 'permanently pause' migration from all 3rd world countries: Trump

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The Trump administration said it will conduct a "rigorous" re-examination of all Green Cards issued to immigrants from "every country of concern".

What You Must Know About Mrs Mamdani

What You Must Know About Mrs Mamdani

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

While Zohran Mamdani captured national attention with his meteoric rise to be elected New York City's first Muslim mayor, his wife Rama Duwaji was helping orchestrate his win -- one pixel, one brushstroke, one brand decision at a time.

BJP's Shelar likens targeting Hindi speakers to Pahalgam attack

BJP's Shelar likens targeting Hindi speakers to Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Amid violence against Hindi-speaking people, Maharashtra minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Ashish Shelar on Sunday drew parallels between the Pahalgam terror attack and the beating of 'Hindus' in Mumbai, which he said is condoned by some leaders.

TriServices need own space warfare schools, says CDS

TriServices need own space warfare schools, says CDS

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has highlighted the emergence of space as a new domain of warfare and emphasized the need for developing a "space culture" to prepare for future conflicts. He called for dedicated space warfare schools and research institutions to generate ideas, develop doctrines and strategies, and create new capabilities for space warfare. Chauhan believes that space will be crucial for future warfare, impacting all traditional domains of land, sea, and air. The CDS's remarks were made at the Indian DefSpace Symposium, where he also highlighted the importance of space research and its role in shaping the future of warfare.

Karnataka school sacks teacher for 'anti-Hindu' remarks

Karnataka school sacks teacher for 'anti-Hindu' remarks

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

BJP MLAs Bharat Y Shetty and Vedavyas Kamath had taken up the issue and demanded stringent action against the teacher or else face protests.

Stalin launches free breakfast scheme for TN's primary students

Stalin launches free breakfast scheme for TN's primary students

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

The breakfast scheme for government school students from class 1 to 5 was launched in Madurai on Thursday by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin who served and ate the food along with the children.

Children served mid-day meal soiled by dog, HC orders compensation

Children served mid-day meal soiled by dog, HC orders compensation

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the state government to pay Rs 25,000 each to 84 students who consumed mid-day meals soiled by a dog. The court cited negligence on the part of the government and emphasized the need for vigilance in providing mid-day meals.

'Nitish Kumar Is Amitabh Bachchan Of Bihar Politics'

'Nitish Kumar Is Amitabh Bachchan Of Bihar Politics'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

'This election was won because of Nitish Kumar's face and his policies.'

Let deserving teachers keep their jobs, Bengal board urges SC

Let deserving teachers keep their jobs, Bengal board urges SC

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has appealed to the Supreme Court to modify its order annulling over 25,000 jobs in schools. The board argues that the termination of 11.3% of existing teachers would have a devastating impact on schools in the state and impact the education of over 78.6 lakh students. The WBBSE is seeking to allow untainted candidates to continue in service until the end of the academic year or until the process of fresh appointments is concluded, whichever is earlier.

Sunita's village plans Diwali-like festivities for astronaut's return

Sunita's village plans Diwali-like festivities for astronaut's return

Rediff.com18 Mar 2025

Residents of NASA astronaut Sunita Williams' ancestral village in Gujarat are celebrating her safe return to Earth with Diwali-like festivities. The village, Jhulasan, is alive with excitement and prayers for Williams' safe return after a nine-month stay at the International Space Station. A grand procession will be held in her honour, accompanied by prayer chanting and fireworks.

'Marathis Are Anxious About Survival'

'Marathis Are Anxious About Survival'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

'Maharashtrians are facing a dual battle -- numerical battle with North Indians and financial battle with Gujaratis and Marwaris.' 'This has created anxiety about survival and ownership over Mumbai and Maharashtra.'

Houses among 50 structures damaged due to land sinking in J-K's Poonch

Houses among 50 structures damaged due to land sinking in J-K's Poonch

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Land sinking in a village in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district has damaged about 50 structures, mostly residential houses. A minister has assured relief and rehabilitation.

From desk jobs to Asia Cup, Oman's inspiring story

From desk jobs to Asia Cup, Oman's inspiring story

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

'When we started, our primary job was to get a job; cricket was secondary for us.'

'Befriend Your Brain. Take Care Of It'

'Befriend Your Brain. Take Care Of It'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'If your environment is constantly negative or stressful, you'll start feeling that way too.'

India's population touches 1.46 billion, fertility rate falls

India's population touches 1.46 billion, fertility rate falls

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

On average, Indian women are having fewer children than needed to maintain the population size from one generation to the next, without migration.

Why India conducted Op Sindoor at 1-1.30 am? CDS reveals new details

Why India conducted Op Sindoor at 1-1.30 am? CDS reveals new details

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan asserted that the armed forces are free of nepotism and urged children to join to serve the nation. He also spoke about Operation Sindoor and the use of technology in warfare.

Delhi reopens schools, ends WFH as pollution eases

Delhi reopens schools, ends WFH as pollution eases

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

As the air pollution in Delhi-NCR ameliorated over the last two days, the Centre's air quality panel Sunday directed authorities to lift the ban on plying of non-BS VI diesel light motor vehicles in the region and the entry of trucks into the capital imposed under the final stage of the Graded Response Action Plan.

Meeting My Mother

Meeting My Mother

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

On the way out of the home, I thought, This good-hearted woman carried me for nine months and brought me safely into the world and cared for me till I grew up. How great women are!

Landslide Halts Bengaluru-Mangaluru Traffic on NH-75

Landslide Halts Bengaluru-Mangaluru Traffic on NH-75

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

A landslide triggered by continuous rainfall has disrupted traffic on National Highway 75 near Kadaba taluk in Dakshina Kannada district, halting vehicular movement between Bengaluru and Mangaluru. Authorities are working to clear the debris and restore traffic flow.

Har Har Mahadev! Gujarat village celebrates Sunita's return

Har Har Mahadev! Gujarat village celebrates Sunita's return

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Williams' father, originally from Jhulasan, migrated to the United States in 1957.

'Money Alone Does Not Buy Trust Or Votes'

'Money Alone Does Not Buy Trust Or Votes'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'Bihar's voters' electoral memory is long, and their evaluations are relational; who came to the village, who followed up, who resolved a problem.'

Rain havoc in Marathwada: 8 dead, houses, crops damaged

Rain havoc in Marathwada: 8 dead, houses, crops damaged

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

More than 750 houses and crops on over 33,000 hectares were damaged in Dharashiv district, where helicopters and boats had to be deployed to rescue stranded people, they said.

And Afghan Girls Go To School...

And Afghan Girls Go To School...

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Some Afghan girls began attending primary school this week.

India should spend $1 bn annually to train school teachers: Narayana Murthy

India should spend $1 bn annually to train school teachers: Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

One possible way of accelerating National Education Policy's outcome is to invite 10,000 retired highly accomplished teachers from the developed world and from India in STEM areas to create 2,500 "Train the Teacher" colleges in the country's 28 states and eight union territories, Murthy said.

Kamala Harris And The Broken Link

Kamala Harris And The Broken Link

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

'Her grandfather left the village more than 70 years ago. None of her family is here. Nobody from her gothram is here. The people who knew her grandfather are long dead. I cannot understand why people keep coming here and asking us questions about her.'

UP: Principal, teacher booked for 'madrassa-type prayer' in school

UP: Principal, teacher booked for 'madrassa-type prayer' in school

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The incident happened in a government higher primary school located in Faridpur, Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) Vinay Kumar said.

Can Zohran Mamdani Be New York Mayor?

Can Zohran Mamdani Be New York Mayor?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Zohram Kwame Mamdani would be the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor if elected New York mayor this November.

Kanimozhi eats food cooked by SC woman to send a social message

Kanimozhi eats food cooked by SC woman to send a social message

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Kanimozhi also encouraged the school children to have the delicious meal.

School jobs scam: TMC's Abhishek declines ED summons citing panchayat polls

School jobs scam: TMC's Abhishek declines ED summons citing panchayat polls

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

Banerjee, considered number two in the party, declined to comply with the notice, citing his engagement with an ongoing mass outreach campaign and upcoming panchayat polls.

Primary sections of Delhi schools reopen

Primary sections of Delhi schools reopen

Rediff.com4 Feb 2008

Primary sections of all Delhi schools, which were ordered to close due to severe cold conditions in the city, reopened on Monday. The Delhi government had ordered the closure of primary sections of all schools, including private institutions, for three days on January 29 due to the chilly conditions in the capital. The decision to reopen the schools was taken following improvement in the weather conditions, senior Delhi government officials said.

Opposition nominee Reddy loses VP race, keeps ideological stand intact

Opposition nominee Reddy loses VP race, keeps ideological stand intact

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

A profile of B Sudershan Reddy, former Supreme Court judge and Opposition's vice presidential candidate, highlighting his career, judgments, and contributions to constitutional law.

Bengal: Girl killed in violent 'celebration' after bypoll results

Bengal: Girl killed in violent 'celebration' after bypoll results

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

A female student of primary school was killed in Kaliganj in West Bengal's Nadia district on Monday after bombs were allegedly hurled from a Trinamool Congress victory celebration rally taken out even before the results of the assembly bypoll were officially announced.

The Twins Who Scored Identical Marks In MBBS Exam

The Twins Who Scored Identical Marks In MBBS Exam

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Twins Rahin and Riba Hafezji chose books over social media and scored identical marks in their MBBS final exam.

Hindi made 3rd language in Maharashtra, students can opt out

Hindi made 3rd language in Maharashtra, students can opt out

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

An amended government order issued on Tuesday said Hindi will "generally" be the third language, instead of being mandatory, but gave an option to opt out if 20 students per grade in a school express the desire to study any Indian language other than Hindi.

MP school teacher suspended for joining Bharat Jodo Yatra

MP school teacher suspended for joining Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Rajesh Kannoje, a teacher with a primary school under the state's Tribal Affairs Department in Kanasya, was suspended on November 25, a day after he took part in the yatra.

After Delhi, schools in Ahmedabad get bomb threat mails

After Delhi, schools in Ahmedabad get bomb threat mails

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Polling in 25 Lok Sabha seats in Gujarat will be held on May 7.

Reaching For The Stars: From Village Boy To ISRO Chief

Reaching For The Stars: From Village Boy To ISRO Chief

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

His village didn't have a school so he went to school in a neighbouring village and often studied by kerosene light.

Bengal to reopen schools, colleges on Feb 3, allows daily flights

Bengal to reopen schools, colleges on Feb 3, allows daily flights

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

Schools for classes 8 to 12, colleges and varsities will reopen in West Bengal on February 3, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Monday.