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Middle schools reopen in Kashmir, attendance low

Middle schools reopen in Kashmir, attendance low

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Stray incidents of stone pelting in some parts of the Kashmir Valley was reported during the day.

Flood fury from Himachal to Kerala; Kashmir breathes easy

Flood fury from Himachal to Kerala; Kashmir breathes easy

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Heavy rains across India have led to widespread flooding, causing damage to infrastructure, displacement of residents, and disruption of normal life. Rescue efforts are underway in affected areas.

Collapsed Indrayani bridge declared unsafe, warning boards put up: Fadnavis

Collapsed Indrayani bridge declared unsafe, warning boards put up: Fadnavis

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

He said that the structure had been declared dangerous by the district collector before the incident, and villagers had also placed warning boards.

Will Marathi Unite Thackeray Cousins?

Will Marathi Unite Thackeray Cousins?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

'Let's see how this love story shapes up in the run up to the municipal corporation election.'

Shibu Soren cremated with state honors in native village

Shibu Soren cremated with state honors in native village

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Former Jharkhand Chief Minister Shibu Soren, a towering figure in the state's tribal movement, was cremated with full state honors in his native village of Nemra. Thousands gathered to pay their respects to the 'Dishom Guru,' including political leaders and villagers.

Now, Modi's life in Gujarat school syllabus!

Now, Modi's life in Gujarat school syllabus!

Rediff.com29 May 2014

Primary school students of Gujarat will learn "leadership" lessons from the life of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, since the state government has decided to include it in the syllabus from next year.

Pak blames India for worsening smog in Lahore

Pak blames India for worsening smog in Lahore

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Toxic grey smog has sickened tens of thousands of people, mainly children and elderly people, since last month when the air quality started worsening in Lahore, the city bordering India.

School education in India more expensive: UNESCO

School education in India more expensive: UNESCO

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Families in India have to spend a considerable amount on the primary school education of their children, making the fundamental right to basic education a distant dream, according to a recent UNESCO report. In contrast, university education remains subsidised and costs just half of the primary school spending. Households pay for more than one-quarter, 28 per cent, of the costs to send their children to primary and secondary school.

Bangladesh reopens educational institutions after month-long closure

Bangladesh reopens educational institutions after month-long closure

Rediff.com18 Aug 2024

In the morning, school students in uniform were seen going to their institutions, many accompanied by guardians, the Daily Star reported.

When Gujarati Muslims Dominated Bombay Politics

When Gujarati Muslims Dominated Bombay Politics

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'They wanted the city to be a great business hub. They didn't like the fact that taxes collected in Bombay would go outside the city.'

Bomb threats: HC seeks police's school evacuation plan

Bomb threats: HC seeks police's school evacuation plan

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Justice Subramonium Prasad said though police have filed a status report listing the standard operating procedure for bomb detection and disposal squads and the guidelines to deal with bomb threats in schools, they have not submitted data on several key aspects.

Zee enters business of schooling

Zee enters business of schooling

Rediff.com22 Jul 2003

HIV+ kids barred from joining school

HIV+ kids barred from joining school

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

Eight-year-old Akshara and her brother six-year-old Ananthu wanted to join a primary school near Kottiyoor in Kannur district of Kerala.

The Train Action That Inspired Bhagat Singh

The Train Action That Inspired Bhagat Singh

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

One hundred years ago, a group of 10 revolutionaries carried out an operation that shook the British Empire. Utkarsh Mishra revisits the 'Kakori Conspiracy Case', a turning point in the armed struggle for independence.

2002 was the biggest test of my life, but...: Modi

2002 was the biggest test of my life, but...: Modi

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday cited a number of incidents including the Godhra train fire and terror attacks in Gujarat to describe how he tries to detach himself from his emotions to overcome anxiety.

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Cillian! Cillian! Cillian!'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

Students and principals at the primary and senior schools Oscar winner Cillian Murphy attended in Cork, Ireland, tells Rediff.com what the triumph means to them.

Kerala: 9 school kids killed in road mishap

Kerala: 9 school kids killed in road mishap

Rediff.com4 Dec 2008

The incident occurred at around 1630 hours when the students of the Irikkur Narayana Vilasam Lower Primary School were returning home after school, they said.

Yoga textbook created by Patanjali to be taught in Goa schools

Yoga textbook created by Patanjali to be taught in Goa schools

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The government also intends to constitute a state-level 'yoga cell' of yoga experts.

Katrina, Kiara, Ananya Party Together

Katrina, Kiara, Ananya Party Together

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

Bollywood stars turned up to wish Isha Ambani's twins Aadiya and Krishna on their first birthday.

UP slap video: Muslim student can't sleep, says father

UP slap video: Muslim student can't sleep, says father

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

When asked about a compromise with Tripta Tyagi, the school teacher involved in the incident, the father said there will be no compromise with her.

China: Man goes on stabbing spree at school, 22 kids hurt

China: Man goes on stabbing spree at school, 22 kids hurt

Rediff.com14 Dec 2012

The dreaded attacks on school children returned to haunt China on Friday after 22 of them were injured besides an 85-year-old woman after a 'mentally deranged' man, armed with a knife, went on a slashing spree at a primary school.

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

The Kashmiri Ex-Militants Who Joined The Army

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

'The Indian Army won't induct anyone who has killed Indian soldiers.' 'That's why the army respects these reformed men so much -- they're on the frontline now, protecting India.'

What is Type 5 Diabetes?

What is Type 5 Diabetes?

Rediff.com16 May 2025

'Everyone with a low BMI will not get Type 5 diabetes.'

Maharashtra schools reopen, asked to follow Covid guidelines

Maharashtra schools reopen, asked to follow Covid guidelines

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Schools across the state were closed in the first week of January due to a spike in the coronavirus cases and in the wake of the emergence of the highly infectious Omicron variant.

UP: School turns into 'dance bar' for village head's son's birthday

UP: School turns into 'dance bar' for village head's son's birthday

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

As the clip went viral on social media, the education department ordered a probe.

Shuks' Space Flight: 'A Leapfrog Moment For India'

Shuks' Space Flight: 'A Leapfrog Moment For India'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'You can imagine for India what Shuks means not just to the billions of people in India but the entire Indian diaspora around the world.'

Maha schools to reopen for classes 1 to 4 from Dec 1

Maha schools to reopen for classes 1 to 4 from Dec 1

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The Maharashtra cabinet on Thursday decided to reopen schools for students of Classes 1 to 4 in rural areas and Classes 1 to 7 in urban areas from December 1.

Iran school hostages freed

Iran school hostages freed

Rediff.com7 Apr 2005

All the hostages have been freed and are safe.

Bharti group to open 1,000 schools  in 5 yrs

Bharti group to open 1,000 schools in 5 yrs

Rediff.com16 May 2007

The Bharti Foundation and its associates have decided to open 1,000 primary schools in villages across the country with an investment of Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion).

Heavy rains kill 19 in UP in 24 hrs, schools shut

Heavy rains kill 19 in UP in 24 hrs, schools shut

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Nineteen people have been killed in rain-related incidents in Uttar Pradesh in the past 24 hours, the state relief commissioner's office said Monday evening.

C'garh headmaster held for asking people not to worship Hindu gods

C'garh headmaster held for asking people not to worship Hindu gods

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

On January 22, when the consecration of Ram Lalla's idol was held at the Ayodhya temple, Sarovar gathered a group of people including children in Mohtarai village under Ratanpur police station limits.

Mid-day meal not served in 8,000 Bihar schools due to boycott

Mid-day meal not served in 8,000 Bihar schools due to boycott

Rediff.com25 Jul 2013

Mid-day meals for students in Bihar could not be served in over 20 per cent schools on Thursday as primary school teachers boycotted the duties, with the state government calling the decision as irresponsible and said it would inform the Supreme Court.

After riots, UK to train school kids to spot fake news

After riots, UK to train school kids to spot fake news

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Schoolchildren will be taught how to spot extremist content and fake news online under proposed changes to the curriculum in the wake of far-right riots across United Kingdom cities fuelled by misinformation on social media.

These government schools want to SUCCEED but...

These government schools want to SUCCEED but...

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Many or sometimes all the teachers are pulled into administrative and other non-teaching duties, says Anjuli Bhargava.

Protest after Hindu students asked to perform namaaz at Gujarat school

Protest after Hindu students asked to perform namaaz at Gujarat school

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

The state government ordered an inquiry into the programme organised at Kalorex Future School, located in Ghatlodia area of the city, on September 29.

Bihar mid-day meal tragedy: School principal sentenced to 17 years in jail

Bihar mid-day meal tragedy: School principal sentenced to 17 years in jail

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Meena Devi is charged in the case of the unfortunate death of 23 children after they consumed the mid-day meal at Dharmasati Gandaman Primary School in Saran district of Bihar on July 16 2013.

Paris Paralympic: Electrocuted as a child, Parmar wins historic judo bronze

Paris Paralympic: Electrocuted as a child, Parmar wins historic judo bronze

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

India's Kapil Parmar produced a superlative performance, dominating his opponent from start to finish to record a 10-0 win in the bronze medal contest.

6 children killed after school bus overturns in Haryana; 3 held

6 children killed after school bus overturns in Haryana; 3 held

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Preliminary reports suggest that the bus overturned while overtaking a vehicle in Kanina town.

Schools open in Kashmir; teachers report, students didn't

Schools open in Kashmir; teachers report, students didn't

Rediff.com19 Aug 2019

Officials said the government has made necessary arrangements for opening of 190 primary schools in Srinagar city as security forces remained deployed in most of the Valley.

Ma Vaishno Devi: The Power Of The Goddess

Ma Vaishno Devi: The Power Of The Goddess

Rediff.com30 May 2025

As we continue our climb, I meet 59-year-old Pushpa Devi from Banaras. I stare at her in wonderment when she tells me this is her 45th visit to the temple. She is equally bewildered to hear this is my first visit!What is it that draws her here each year? 'Bas ek shabd hai. Shraddha. (There is just one word. Faith.)'