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Child rape case: Cops issue tough guidelines for Bangalore schools

Child rape case: Cops issue tough guidelines for Bangalore schools

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

In the fallout of alleged rape of a six-year old girl at a public school that triggered public outrage, Bangalore Police has issued tough guidelines to schools in the city for safety of children and warned of prosecution in the event of its non-compliance.

Anuradha Pal Creates Tabla Magic

Anuradha Pal Creates Tabla Magic

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

The world renowned tabla player performed at Mumbai's iconic Royal Opera House.

Threatened for attending Hanuman Chalisa event: Triple Talaq petitioner

Threatened for attending Hanuman Chalisa event: Triple Talaq petitioner

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

Jahan claimed she was returning home from her son's school on Wednesday when hundreds of local residents in Golabari area surrounded and intimidated her for attending the recital in a hijab.

Rajan heads back to Chicago Booth School, to teach global corp finance

Rajan heads back to Chicago Booth School, to teach global corp finance

Rediff.com18 Sep 2016

Giving details of Rajan's 'course schedule' for 2016-17, Chicago Booth School said this course will explore the challenges of corporate finance and investment in a more integrated global economy.

DON'T turn entrepreneur just so you can play boss

DON'T turn entrepreneur just so you can play boss

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

If you're planning to quit your job and pursue a personal business venture, be prepared to face criticism, more challenges and excruciating work hours -- and that's just to start with.

From Handball to Race Walk: Incredible Story of Manju Rani

From Handball to Race Walk: Incredible Story of Manju Rani

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Manju fights off initial family resistance, financial constraints to be country's top race walker

Modi in Washington; to receive ceremonial welcome at White House

Modi in Washington; to receive ceremonial welcome at White House

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The prime minister, who is visiting the US at the invitation of President Biden and First Lady Jill Biden, will join them for the state banquet along with a number of dignitaries on Thursday.

Modi urges people to visit historical railway stations in their vicinity

Modi urges people to visit historical railway stations in their vicinity

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The railways observed a week of Azadi ki Rail Gadi, from July 18-23, through 27 trains and 75 railway stations, across 24 states that are linked to the Indian freedom struggle.

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Coronavirus cases rise to 100; more states shut malls, schools

Rediff.com15 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported 31 positive cases, Kerala 19, Uttar Pradesh 11, Delhi and Karnataka six each, Ladakh three, Jammu and Kashmir, Rajasthan and Telangana two each; and Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab one case each. The total number of confirmed cases also includes 17 foreigners -- 16 Italian tourists and a Canadian, it said.

Opposition cries foul after being ignored for Ambedkar's London house event

Opposition cries foul after being ignored for Ambedkar's London house event

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is set to embark on a three-day visit to London with the prime minister to formally open a memorial to Dr BR Ambedkar there even as opposition parties targeted the government over not being invited for the event.

Will close all madrasas, Assam CM Sarma says in poll-bound Karnataka

Will close all madrasas, Assam CM Sarma says in poll-bound Karnataka

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is visiting Karnataka, said he intended to shut all the madrasas (Muslim religious schools) in his state, as they were not needed in "New India".

Modi draws sharp criticism after Wharton drops him

Modi draws sharp criticism after Wharton drops him

Rediff.com4 Mar 2013

Leaders of various political outfits took a dig at Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Monday after the latter was dropped as the keynote speaker at a Wharton Business School event.

SLB Campaigns For BAFTAs For Gangubhai

SLB Campaigns For BAFTAs For Gangubhai

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

The film is being submitted for BAFTA members' consideration in all categories including Best Film, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Leading Actress and Film Not in the English Language.

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as conflict enters Day 4; targets Hezbollah

Israel escalates Gaza attacks as conflict enters Day 4; targets Hezbollah

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

As per the Israeli Air Force, the fighter jets attacked a number of terrorist targets of the terrorist organization Hamas throughout the Gaza Strip. Among other things, the planes attacked a military compound and a weapons warehouse.

The BEST Cricketers Of 2023

The BEST Cricketers Of 2023

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

A look at some of the best players of this year.

London school plans memorial for Indian girl

London school plans memorial for Indian girl

Rediff.com4 Apr 2008

A memorial is being planned for Indian teenager Zarine Rentia, who died after a public campaign to allow her to stay in the United Kingdom failed. Rentia, 15, suffered from the rare disease Fanconi-Bickel Syndrome. She returned to India in February after a judge turned down her appeal to stay in the UK on the ground that she could be treated in India.

Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals

Pakistan Army Chief Shuffles Generals

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

But the ISI chief did not retire giving the impression that he has won General Asim Munir's trust, notes Rana Banerji who headed the Pakistan desk at RA&W.

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Thousands join in as Modi leads nation in cleanliness drive ahead of Gandhi Jayanti

Rediff.com1 Oct 2023

Wielding a broom, the prime minister took part in the drive along with fitness influencer Ankit Baiyanpuriya.

Indian-origin student killed in US, Korean roommate held

Indian-origin student killed in US, Korean roommate held

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

A 20-year-old Indian-origin student has been killed in his dormitory in the United States state of Indiana and his Korean roommate was taken into custody, according to media reports.

Maha suspends 10 cops for alleged security lapse after ink attack on minister

Maha suspends 10 cops for alleged security lapse after ink attack on minister

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

The incident had occurred in Pimpri city on Saturday in apparent protest against minister Patil's controversial remark about Dr BR Ambedkar and social reformer Mahatma Jyotiba Phule.

SEE: World's largest human formation of waving national flag

SEE: World's largest human formation of waving national flag

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

As many as 5,885 students from the Chandigarh University and other schools and colleges along with volunteers of the NID Foundation and other dignitaries gathered for the flag formation at the Chandigarh Cricket Stadium here, according to a release issued by the university.

Feel lucky to have shaken hands with PM, say happy kids @ I-Day event

Feel lucky to have shaken hands with PM, say happy kids @ I-Day event

Rediff.com15 Aug 2015

Modi broke away from the Special Protection Group security cover to meet a group of school children.

Am also symbol of dynastic politics, even Modi can't finish me off: Munde

Am also symbol of dynastic politics, even Modi can't finish me off: Munde

Rediff.com28 Sep 2022

Munde alleged "sensationalisation" of news, with her party colleague and state minister Sudhir Mungantiwar saying that her statement was taken out of context.

'Need new thinking for democratic environment ...': Rahul at Cambridge address

'Need new thinking for democratic environment ...': Rahul at Cambridge address

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Referencing to a decline in manufacturing in democratic countries such as India and the US in recent years as production shifted to China, Gandhi said the shift had produced mass inequality and anger which needed urgent attention and dialogue.

So Much To Watch On OTT This Week!

So Much To Watch On OTT This Week!

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Thriller, horror, feel-good, rom-com, action, vendetta, biopics -- you name it, you got it on OTT this week.

Shehla Rashid, Shah Faesal withdraw Article 370 pleas

Shehla Rashid, Shah Faesal withdraw Article 370 pleas

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday said it will commence day-to-day hearing from August 2 on a batch of petitions challenging abrogation of Article 370 of the Constitution that bestowed special status on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

'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.'

Beckham mulls adding school to Miami stadium in bid for MLS team

Beckham mulls adding school to Miami stadium in bid for MLS team

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Retired English football star David Beckham is considering a proposal to build a sports high school at a new football stadium in Miami as part of his quest to bring a Major League football team to the city.

Jaane Jaan Review: Mesmerising Kareena Steals The Show

Jaane Jaan Review: Mesmerising Kareena Steals The Show

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Few actors share Kareena's fearlessness for closeups in their 40s. A still force in a high-strung thriller, her marvellously opaque portrayal of a woman hiding skeletons in her closet turns a crafty police procedural into a wistful story of survival, observes Sukanya Verma.

On 68th birthday, Modi gives pep talk to young school children in Varanasi

On 68th birthday, Modi gives pep talk to young school children in Varanasi

Rediff.com17 Sep 2018

Greetings from all quarters, including his political rivals, poured in on Monday for Prime Minister Narendra Modi who celebrated his 68th birthday in his parliamentary constituency Varanasi.

Teenager killed, cop among 3 injured in Washington DC shooting

Teenager killed, cop among 3 injured in Washington DC shooting

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

According to a local media outlet, the shooting took place at or near the site of a Juneteenth music concert called "Moechella" on 14th and U Street.

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

North America's first Gandhi museum opens in Houston

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Eternal Gandhi Museum is the only Gandhi-related museum in the United States, dedicated to Gandhi, to preserve and promote his ever-lasting legacy of nonviolent conflict resolution.

'I want to tell more and more stories on Indian cinema'

'I want to tell more and more stories on Indian cinema'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

'I didn't want to do a highlight reel with greatest hits of Yash Raj Films.' 'I wanted to do an actual story.'

Vande Mataram must be sung in TN schools, rules Madras HC

Vande Mataram must be sung in TN schools, rules Madras HC

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Justice M V Muralidharan said that schools must be made to follow it at least once a week either on Monday or Friday.

What GenZers Like/Hate On First Dates

What GenZers Like/Hate On First Dates

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

It's important for GenZers to know what they are getting themselves into: If you're going on a date, clearly state your intentions ahead of time! That way, there won't be any surprises that could disrupt the flow of the evening, alerts Sybil Shiddell, country manager India, Gleeden, a discreet extra marital dating Web site.

DU to drop Pak poet Mohammed Iqbal who penned 'saare jahan se achha'

DU to drop Pak poet Mohammed Iqbal who penned 'saare jahan se achha'

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The university's academic council in a meeting on Friday had passed a motion for the removal of the chapter titled Modern Indian Political Thought.

Scientists hail Chandrayaan-3, say feat will inspire youngsters

Scientists hail Chandrayaan-3, say feat will inspire youngsters

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Leading scientists and experts said this monumental accomplishment not only marks India's indelible imprint on lunar exploration but also demonstrates the prowess of human collaboration, determination, and cutting-edge technology.

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Sachin @ 50: The A to Z of Master Blaster

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

As Sachin Tendulkar completes his 50th birthday, an A-Z listing about the 'Little Master'.

Aspiring pilot Navneet misses entrance exam but bags CWG silver

Aspiring pilot Navneet misses entrance exam but bags CWG silver

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Navneet would like to believe the medal was worth the sacrifice.

What Thriller Will You Watch On OTT?

What Thriller Will You Watch On OTT?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Middle Earth comes to OTT as does a spate of other offerings. Sukanya Verma gives you your OTT menu.