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Does Modi want to hijack higher education?

Does Modi want to hijack higher education?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2018

'Everything will be decided by the Centre.' 'Universities will have no autonomy to start a new course or introduce a new syllabus.'

NCERT tweaks references to Babri Masjid, Gujarat riots, Hindutva

NCERT tweaks references to Babri Masjid, Gujarat riots, Hindutva

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Dropping references to the demolition of Babri Masjid in Ayodhya, the killing of Muslims in Gujarat riots and Hindutva, and tweaking the reference to Manipur's merger with India are among the latest set of revisions made public by the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) in its textbooks.

'My Son Isn't Interested In Studies'

'My Son Isn't Interested In Studies'

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

rediffGURU Aruna Agarwal, a qualified child psychologist and behaviour therapist with over 20 years of experience, offers parenting advice.

PM promises autonomy for tech institutions

PM promises autonomy for tech institutions

Rediff.com11 Jul 2006

"We will create exciting career opportunities for scientists so that we can retain our talent at home," he said.

Kerala says it won't accept NCERT dropping periodic table, other topics

Kerala says it won't accept NCERT dropping periodic table, other topics

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The Left leader said the NCERT, which was set up on the basis of the 2005 National Curriculum Framework, has been demolishing the very goals of the NCF through the removal of such passages from textbooks.

India 15th in top 25 AI nations but has 'greatest upward potential'

India 15th in top 25 AI nations but has 'greatest upward potential'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India may be 15th among the top 25 Artificial Intelligence nations, but it has the 'the greatest upward potential' according to research by Tufts University's business school, the Fletcher School. At the top is the US, followed by China, fighting for global leadership in AI followed by the UK, Japan, and Germany. In the 15th spot, India is ahead of Brazil, Argentina, Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey, Indonesia and Thailand.

AIIMS-Like Centre For Animals In Delhi

AIIMS-Like Centre For Animals In Delhi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The Centre, for the first time, has initiated a draft proposal for setting up an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-like institute of national importance for animal health, education and research in Delhi to be called the All India Institute of Veterinary Sciences (AIIVS).

How Bengaluru residents are dealing with unprecedented water crisis

How Bengaluru residents are dealing with unprecedented water crisis

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

The woes have become a serious issue of concern for Bengalureans, especially in Whitefield, KR Puram, Electronic City, RR Nagar, Kengeri and CV Raman Nagar.

Singapore scholarships for secondary education

Singapore scholarships for secondary education

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

The Agency for Science, Technology and Research announces the A*Star India Youth Scholarships 2008, full scholarships for four years of secondary and pre-university studies in Singapore.

'Cooperative education must for India, China, US'

'Cooperative education must for India, China, US'

Rediff.com29 Aug 2009

If India, China and the United States are to prosper in a globalised economy, a joint, cooperative transformation of their higher education systems was imperative, believes B M Naik, former principal of the engineering school at the Guru Gobind Singh College in Nanded, Maharashtra."To bring about this transformation from one level to the high level and to the global level and quality standard education, what is most important is that these ideas must move fast," he said.

Top 7 unconventional applied science courses you can consider

Top 7 unconventional applied science courses you can consider

Rediff.com7 Dec 2011

Explore unconventional courses in Aerospace, Avionics and Physical Science, Postgraduation in Radio Astronomy, MSc in Bioinformatics, Cheminformatics and cyber security offered by specialised institutes. Read on

Teen Porsche driver's father sent to police custody in driver abduction case

Teen Porsche driver's father sent to police custody in driver abduction case

Rediff.com28 May 2024

A three-member committee conducting inquiry into alleged manipulation of the blood samples of the juvenile driver involved in the Porsche car crash on Tuesday visited the Sassoon General Hospital in Pune, and also met the police officials who are probing the case.

UP revises Class 12 textbooks; Gujarat riots, Mughals out

UP revises Class 12 textbooks; Gujarat riots, Mughals out

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

"We teach our students using NCERT books...whatever is there in the revised edition will be followed," Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak said.

Study abroad: How your educational loan works

Study abroad: How your educational loan works

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

Some things you need, to garner an educational loan for studies abroad.

These Indian teenagers won Google Science Fair 2014 Awards

These Indian teenagers won Google Science Fair 2014 Awards

Rediff.com24 Sep 2014

Two Indians, Arsh Dilbagi and Mihir Garimella, were among the winners of Google Science Fair 2014, held on September 22, 2014 at the Fox Theatre, Redwood City, California.

Indian student, who was stabbed at a gym in US, dies

Indian student, who was stabbed at a gym in US, dies

Rediff.com9 Nov 2023

Varun Raj Pucha, the 24-year-old Indian student who was stabbed at a fitness centre in the United States state of Indiana, has succumbed to his injuries, the university where he was studying has said.

Want an education loan to study abroad?

Want an education loan to study abroad?

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The biggest challenge with public sector banks is the processing time, which is why starting early helps.

Society should know man's chromosomes decide child's gender, says HC

Society should know man's chromosomes decide child's gender, says HC

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Parents who give their daughters-in-law a hard time for not being able to fulfil their desire of "preserving their family tree", need to be educated that it is their son and not his wife whose chromosomes will decide the child's gender, the Delhi high court has observed.

Study Germany: Where industry meets academia

Study Germany: Where industry meets academia

Rediff.com22 Oct 2009

Famous for its efficiency and precision, Germany boasts some of the best institutions for fundamental scientific research

Road to Paris: Play safe, play clean and play fair: Anurag Thakur

Road to Paris: Play safe, play clean and play fair: Anurag Thakur

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

In a bid to ensure that athletes steer clear of contaminated supplements, which are also often cited as reason for failed dope tests by offenders caught in the anti-doping net, Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Friday inaugurated a Centre of Excellence in Gandhinagar that would evaluate such add-ons.

Cong attacks Modi over remarks on Mahatma Gandhi

Cong attacks Modi over remarks on Mahatma Gandhi

Rediff.com30 May 2024

"His own government has destroyed Gandhian institutions in Varanasi, Delhi and Ahmedabad," the Congress leader alleged.

UP adds Savarkar to curriculum, and Nehru too

UP adds Savarkar to curriculum, and Nehru too

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Biographies of India's first prime minister Jawaharlal Nehru, spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda, Arya Samaj founder Swami Dayanand Saraswati, and writer and freedom fighter Pandit Shriram Sharma have been included in the curriculum.

Pune doctor advised to swap teen Porsche drivers' blood samples: Police

Pune doctor advised to swap teen Porsche drivers' blood samples: Police

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Both the teenager's father, realtor Vishal Agarwal, and Dr Taware have been arrested in related cases following the accident of May 19 where two IT professionals were killed when the car allegedly driven by the drunk 17-year-old crashed into their motorbike.

Board exams twice a year; Class 11, 12 students to study 2 languages

Board exams twice a year; Class 11, 12 students to study 2 languages

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Students can then appear for a board exam in subjects they have completed and feel ready for.

My intention was not to demean any political leaders, clarifies Kajol

My intention was not to demean any political leaders, clarifies Kajol

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

In a recent interview to an online media portal, the actor was asked if it is sad that despite a lot of progress in the country there are still some ideas that are holding back women.

Rajkot gaming zone fire toll rises to 27; owner detained

Rajkot gaming zone fire toll rises to 27; owner detained

Rediff.com26 May 2024

At least 23 persons, including four children, were killed in a massive fire that swept through a game zone teeming with people enjoying a summer vacation outing in Gujarat's Rajkot city on Saturday evening, officials said.

All you need to know about Education UK

All you need to know about Education UK

Rediff.com20 Oct 2009

With chicken tikka being Britain's national dish, immigration issues notwithstanding, few other countries could match the welcome it provides.

Pix: Chocolate as you have never seen before

Pix: Chocolate as you have never seen before

Rediff.com30 Jun 2010

Mouthwatering images from the World Chocolate Wonderland in Taipei.

Is Maharashtra A Lost Cause For Modi?

Is Maharashtra A Lost Cause For Modi?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

'There are legions of unemployed degree holders across rural and semi-urban belts in Maharashtra. Now, they aren't finding brides.' 'This issue has now snowballed into a social crisis. In 2014 and 2019, they had voted for the BJP.'

NCERT drops Khalistan reference from class 12 textbook on SGPC's objection

NCERT drops Khalistan reference from class 12 textbook on SGPC's objection

Rediff.com30 May 2023

The NCERT has dropped references to the demand for a separate Sikh nation of Khalistan from the class 12 political science textbook following objections from the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), according to top education ministry officials.

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

'What hurts most is when people pity me'

Rediff.com14 May 2024

'It is important to understand that the disability is not in the person.' 'The problem lies in societal attitude and the discriminatory treatment given to disabled people in our country.'

Biggest challenge for BJP, allies in Maharashtra assembly polls is...

Biggest challenge for BJP, allies in Maharashtra assembly polls is...

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'The BJP alliance needs to handle the Maratha quota issue skilfully and address its root cause, which is agrarian distress. Then there is stalled industrialisation. If these issues are addressed, caste fault lines would wither away. But, this is next to impossible in a short span of three-four months.'

Tagore's Santiniketan added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Tagore's Santiniketan added to UNESCO World Heritage List

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

India had been striving for long to get a UNESCO tag for this cultural site located in Birbhum district.

Muslim schoolboy slapping row: SC slams UP govt

Muslim schoolboy slapping row: SC slams UP govt

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

The Supreme Court slammed the Uttar Pradesh government on Friday for not counselling students who were allegedly instructed by their school teacher to slap a Muslim boy for not doing his homework.

ISRO, NASA in talks to place Indian on ISS next year

ISRO, NASA in talks to place Indian on ISS next year

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

India and the US on Friday said they have started talks to put in place a strategic framework for human space flight by year-end as they plan to send an Indian astronaut to the International Space Station in 2024.

IT sleuths raid educational institutes

IT sleuths raid educational institutes

Rediff.com21 Jul 2005

Sleuths from the Income Tax department on Wednesday raided five premises of three private education institutions in and around Nagpur as part of the state-wide action.

SC asks UP to facilitate slap victim's admission to private school

SC asks UP to facilitate slap victim's admission to private school

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

The state's education department told a bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Pankaj Mithal it was constituting a committee to consider the admission of the victim child to a private CBSE-affiliated school.

Applications for BEd Special Education course

Applications for BEd Special Education course

Rediff.com28 May 2008

The National Institute for the Visually Handicapped Regional Centre (Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Govt, of India) invites applications from eligible candidate for admission to one-year BEd Special Education (Visual Impairment) course.

PhD programmes at TIFR-Mumbai

PhD programmes at TIFR-Mumbai

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

The Tata Institute of Fundamental Research invites applications for its various PhD programmes.