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CAA applicants need these documents to prove nationality, arrival date

CAA applicants need these documents to prove nationality, arrival date

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Applicants for Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act 2019 (CAA) can submit any of nine documents, including valid or expired passport, ID cards and land tenancy records, to prove he or she is a national of Afghanistan or Bangladesh or Pakistan.

Quiz: What's Your Love Language?

Quiz: What's Your Love Language?

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

Take this fun quiz and find out how you and your partner like to express your love to each other.

A Heartfelt Letter To College Freshers

A Heartfelt Letter To College Freshers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

Explore, engage, participate and excel in as many co-curricular activities and hackathons as possible to improve your self-confidence, communication skills and overall personality, advises rediffGURU Chocko Valliappa.

56 NEET-UG students move SC against any bid to cancel exam

56 NEET-UG students move SC against any bid to cancel exam

Rediff.com4 Jul 2024

They have sought a direction from the top court to the Union education ministry to probe, identify and take strict action against students and others who indulged in unfair practices like paper leak and impersonation in the NEET-UG exam conducted on May 5 this year.

Reyaz Naikoo: From maths teacher to calculative terrorist

Reyaz Naikoo: From maths teacher to calculative terrorist

Rediff.com6 May 2020

Life came to full circle for the 35-year-old bespectacled chief of the banned Hizbul Mujahideen terror outfit as he was gunned down at the same village from where he had scripted his journey in militancy in 2012.

First woman judge of SC Justice Fathima Beevi dies at 96

First woman judge of SC Justice Fathima Beevi dies at 96

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Justice Beevi was admitted to the private hospital a few days ago due to age-related ailments and breathed her last on Thursday afternoon around 12.15 pm, an official source said.

The Indian Education Scramble

The Indian Education Scramble

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Tuition classes: Saviours or demons, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.

Why IIM-Ahmedabad is India's best business school

Why IIM-Ahmedabad is India's best business school

Rediff.com5 Dec 2018

The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad was ranked the best among 200 plus business schools that participated in the India Today survey.

How did investors miss Byju's numerous red flags?

How did investors miss Byju's numerous red flags?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Byju's is set to go the way of Housing.com and Zilingo. It is only a matter of time. Indeed, the coup attempted by investors will ensure that, says Debashis Basu.

Clashes erupt as Rahul's yatra stopped from entering Guwahati

Clashes erupt as Rahul's yatra stopped from entering Guwahati

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had said earlier that the Yatra would not be allowed to enter Guwahati in order to avoid traffic jams.

Bengal shuts schools, colleges; restricts flights from Delhi, Mumbai

Bengal shuts schools, colleges; restricts flights from Delhi, Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

Local trains will be allowed to operate with 50 per cent capacity till 7 pm, while all shopping malls and markets will be allowed to remain open till 10 pm but with half their capacities, he said.

Karnataka water crisis: Tankers seen at CM's residence

Karnataka water crisis: Tankers seen at CM's residence

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar said the borewell in his house in Sadashivanagar in the state capital has gone dry for the first time. This happened despite the fact that Sadashivanagar is located next to Sankey Lake.

Hijab row snowballs, Karnataka schools, colleges shut for 3 days

Hijab row snowballs, Karnataka schools, colleges shut for 3 days

Rediff.com9 Feb 2022

The hijab-row triggered protests in Karnataka spread across the state on Tuesday, with campuses witnessing 'conflict-like' situations marked by stone-pelting incidents, use of force by police and the Muslim girls standing their ground for wearing the headscarves, prompting calls for peace and calm both by the government and the high court, which is now looking into the students' plea for their right to their hijab.

First salary: From office boy to private secretary

First salary: From office boy to private secretary

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Rediff reader Eakanath Bandu Lote, 40 from Mumbai tells us how much his life has changed since his first salary.

All Kinds Of Romance On OTT This Week

All Kinds Of Romance On OTT This Week

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Robot girlfriends, wish granting stars, creepy aliens, private detectives, brace yourself for unlimited excitement on OTT this week.

Modiji, Do You Have A Plan To Improve Education?

Modiji, Do You Have A Plan To Improve Education?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

When was the last time we heard this government speaking of the disaster in primary education, rather than Ganga cruises and cheetahs? Less money -- Rs 88,000 crore -- was spent by the Union government on education in its last Budget than has been allocated to the Bullet train, notes Aakar Patel.

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

When Karan Johar Yelled, 'Are You Mad?'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

'When Bad Newz was given to me to direct, the first thing I did was go back to my childhood.' 'It's an ode to Hindi cinema.'

Delhi declares coronavirus as epidemic; shuts schools, halls till March 31

Delhi declares coronavirus as epidemic; shuts schools, halls till March 31

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

The national capital has so far recorded six cases of coronavirus.

CBSE Std 10 results: 99.04% students pass; girls outshine boys

CBSE Std 10 results: 99.04% students pass; girls outshine boys

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Trivandrum region has achieved the highest pass percentage of 99.99 per cent followed by Bengaluru (99.96 per cent) and Chennai (99.94 per cent)

His master's voice: Bureaucrat speaks for Biju Patnaik

His master's voice: Bureaucrat speaks for Biju Patnaik

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik's private secretary V K Pandian played audio of the CM at a public meeting in Barpali in which Patnaik can be heard telling the people that he has sent the IAS officer so that they can tell their grievances to him.

Lawrence Bishnoi's aide killed in attack inside Delhi's Tihar Jail

Lawrence Bishnoi's aide killed in attack inside Delhi's Tihar Jail

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

Prince Tewatia (33) was an undertrial prisoner lodged in ward 6 of central jail number 3 which has around 380 inmates, they said.

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery water row on Tuesday, state shutdown on Sept 29

Bengaluru bandh over Cauvery water row on Tuesday, state shutdown on Sept 29

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The two bandhs reflect the divide among the farmers and pro-Kannada organisations, and has also now led to a confusion about who is supporting the bandh on which day, and whether services will be available on Tuesday.

Merry X'mas: 125-yr-old Srinagar church reopens after 30 yrs

Merry X'mas: 125-yr-old Srinagar church reopens after 30 yrs

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The Church located near the Chest Diseases Hospital on the foothills of the Shankaracharya hillock in Dalgate area of the city here will officially be thrown open for the public on Thursday, but the prayer was held on Wednesday, officials said.

6-year-old boy's death: Delhi govt asks schools to file report on safety aspect

6-year-old boy's death: Delhi govt asks schools to file report on safety aspect

Rediff.com31 Jan 2016

The Delhi government on Sunday ordered all schools to file "safety report" within a month, saying arrogant and insensitive behaviour will not be tolerated.

Panel proposes to unleash watchdog on private coaching

Panel proposes to unleash watchdog on private coaching

Rediff.com15 Dec 2015

Needless to say, coaching institutes are unhappy with suggestion.

Should the education Bill be scrapped?

Should the education Bill be scrapped?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2005

It may stifle the development of private schools and add to the bureaucracy

SC ropes in IIT Delhi experts for answer on NEET-UG question

SC ropes in IIT Delhi experts for answer on NEET-UG question

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The top court took note of the submissions of some aspirants that a question related to an "atom" and its characteristics had two correct answers and a set of examinees, who gave one particular answer out of the two correct ones, were awarded four marks.

Schools, govt offices in Delhi to reopen from Nov 29 as air quality 'improves'

Schools, govt offices in Delhi to reopen from Nov 29 as air quality 'improves'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

In view of an 'improvement' in the air quality, the Delhi government has decided to resume physical classes in schools, colleges and other educational institutions and reopen government offices from November 29, environment minister Gopal Rai said on Wednesday.

School admissions: 10 questions every parent must ask

School admissions: 10 questions every parent must ask

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

The school is a place where your child will spend the next 14 years of his/her life. Is it equipped to meet the future?

Girl's death: Madras HC condemns rioting, orders SIT probe

Girl's death: Madras HC condemns rioting, orders SIT probe

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The Madras high court on Monday took strong objections to the violent incidents in Tamil Nadu's Kallakurichi district on Sunday, and directed the state police chief to constitute a special investigation team (SIT) to identify the rioters and take stern action against them.

Kerala man makes daughter drink pesticide over interfaith relationship

Kerala man makes daughter drink pesticide over interfaith relationship

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

While many reports suggest it was an honour killing, the police have refused to accept that angle.

Vehicles ferrying school kids exempted from odd-even

Vehicles ferrying school kids exempted from odd-even

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Violation of the rules will attract a fine of Rs 4000, the chief minister said.

'My Boyfriend Blocked Me On Social Media'

'My Boyfriend Blocked Me On Social Media'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

The important thing to remember here is that his action reflects on him and what kind of a person he is; it does not highlight your worth, counsels rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

India's Top Educational Institutions

India's Top Educational Institutions

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The coveted QS rankings indicate that India is slowly but steadily overtaking other nations in the field of education.

'New Laws Are Shilanyas Of Hindu Rashtra'

'New Laws Are Shilanyas Of Hindu Rashtra'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

'It will be difficult to challenge Hindutva anymore as the police will have the power to charge you as anti-national.'

NEET paper leak: 'There must be a retest'

NEET paper leak: 'There must be a retest'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'I do not think the scam is limited to 1,563 students. The number is too low to have caused such an inflation in the marks'

Delhi's air quality likely to dip, anti-pollution plan kicks in

Delhi's air quality likely to dip, anti-pollution plan kicks in

Rediff.com21 Oct 2023

Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 248 on Saturday.

HC for kids' admission sans interview

HC for kids' admission sans interview

Rediff.com9 Dec 2005

The court observed that in the absence of any proper alternative suggested by the schools, it might ban toddlers' interviews from January 2006 onwards.

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, 2 killed in tree collapse; more showers likely

Heavy rains lash Mumbai, 2 killed in tree collapse; more showers likely

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

The local train traffic on the Central and Western Railway routes was mostly normal though the trains were running a few minutes late, railway officials said.

Wealthy Indian-origin couple, daughter found dead in US

Wealthy Indian-origin couple, daughter found dead in US

Rediff.com30 Dec 2023

The bodies of Rakesh Kamal, 57, his wife, Teena, 54, and their 18-year-old daughter, Ariana, were found in their Dover mansion at about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Norfolk District Attorney (DA) Michael Morrissey said.