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Can't delay admitting girls in Indian Military College, SC tells Centre

Can't delay admitting girls in Indian Military College, SC tells Centre

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

"What happens to the exam which is now to be scheduled as we have permitted women candidates to compete for NDA. That being the position we would require the ASG to file an affidavit within two weeks," the SC bench comprising Justice S K Kaul and Justice B R Gavai said in its order.

Sonu Sood evaded tax of Rs 20 crore, violated FCRA: I-T Dept

Sonu Sood evaded tax of Rs 20 crore, violated FCRA: I-T Dept

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

The department had launched searches against the 48-year-old actor and the Lucknow-based group of industries involved in infrastructure on September 15 and the CBDT said the action was continuing.

'If the Taliban see my father, they could harm him'

'If the Taliban see my father, they could harm him'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

For Afghans in India, including medical tourists from the war-torn country as well as migrants and refugees staying here much longer, the safety of friends and families is the biggest concern - particularly for those linked to the now collapsed government or who have had work ties with the US.

Time For Stalin To Get Tough With Party, Babus

Time For Stalin To Get Tough With Party, Babus

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Tamil Nadu's voters wanted tough leaders at the helm, to the point of being autocratic. It was what Karunanidhi, MGR and Jayalalithaa ended up becoming, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Is Ireland a good place to study?

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Post Brexit, Irish universities are seeing a surge in applications says Barry O'Driscoll, senior spokesperson for Education in Ireland.

China coronavirus: 254 new deaths, nearly 15K fresh cases

China coronavirus: 254 new deaths, nearly 15K fresh cases

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

The total deaths from the more than two-month-old outbreak as reported on Thursday stood at 1,367, with the total number of confirmed cases mounting to 59,804, health officials were quoted as saying by the state-run Xinhua news agency.

Stranger Things 4 Review

Stranger Things 4 Review

Rediff.com30 May 2022

Stranger Things Season 4 is dedicatedly macabre and menacing, its deadly ambitions and volatile tempo keeps the mood edge-of-the-seat, applauds Sukanya Verma.

Bollywood's tenant troubles!

Bollywood's tenant troubles!

Rediff.com2 Jun 2020

Quite a few Hindi movies have explored different shades of the landlord-tenant relationship in passing or purposefully.

A municipal school produces karate champs

A municipal school produces karate champs

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

A municipal school in Tamil Nadu is encouraging its students to excel in karate and chess.

US Army sued for not enlisting Sikh

US Army sued for not enlisting Sikh

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Two US-based rights groups have filed a lawsuit against the US Army for allegedly not enlisting a Sikh student in the Reserve Officer Training Corps programme, unless he shaved his beard and cut his hair.

5 affordable destinations for Indians to study abroad

5 affordable destinations for Indians to study abroad

Rediff.com30 Oct 2017

Studying at these foreign destinations will not burn a hole in your pocket.

BJP to fight TN urban civic polls alone, says alliance with AIADMK intact

BJP to fight TN urban civic polls alone, says alliance with AIADMK intact

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday announced that it would contest alone in the urban civic polls slated to be held on February 19, even while asserting that its alliance with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in the state remained intact.

Covid warriors: 'This is your time to serve the world'

Covid warriors: 'This is your time to serve the world'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

'It was a privilege to work for the country.'

Foreign languages optional, Sanskrit not replaced: KVS to HC

Foreign languages optional, Sanskrit not replaced: KVS to HC

Rediff.com6 Aug 2014

Foreign languages have been offered as optional subjects to its students for their better career prospects and but not do away with Sanskrit, the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan on Wednesday told the Delhi high court.

Study US: While renting...

Study US: While renting...

Rediff.com28 Mar 2008

Here are a few things to keep in mind while searching for an apartment to rent for the duration of your studies.

Indians spend $13 bn on education abroad

Indians spend $13 bn on education abroad

Rediff.com17 Mar 2008

Assocham on Monday said over $ 13bn are spent every year by about 450,000 Indian students on higher education abroad as they are not accommodated by domestic institutions. The primary reason for a large number of Indian students seeking professional education abroad is lack of capacity in Indian institutions. Over 150000 students every year go overseas for university education, which costs India a foreign exchange outflow of $10bn, which is sufficient to build new institutes.

Lalu trying to poach NDA MLAs from jail, alleges Sushil Modi

Lalu trying to poach NDA MLAs from jail, alleges Sushil Modi

Rediff.com25 Nov 2020

The former Deputy chief minister made the sensational assertion on his twitter handle, sharing a mobile number which, he claimed, Prasad was having access to despite serving sentences in fodder scam cases.

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Is Stalin eyeing Modi's job?

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Stalin, like his father M Karunanidhi did in 2004, may play the king-maker in a way -- not the king, unless the 2024 post-poll circumstances throws up a situation where he alone becomes acceptable to the rest, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Teachers should rise above caste'

'Teachers should rise above caste'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

'Teachers discriminate among students based on caste, religion and gender,' says Dr Rajesh Paswan, an associate professor at JNU.

Why India should focus on income-based reservation

Why India should focus on income-based reservation

Rediff.com15 Sep 2014

Dr M Ponnavaikko, vice chancellor, Bharathidasan University explains why the Indian education system requires needs to be revamped.

SBC announces additional exam date -- August 17

SBC announces additional exam date -- August 17

Rediff.com10 Aug 2007

School of Broadcasting and Communication (SBC) has announced entrance exams for students outside Mumbai on August 17, 2007.

Shah, Kejriwal spar over Shaheen Bagh protests

Shah, Kejriwal spar over Shaheen Bagh protests

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Addressing a rally in Rithala in northwest Delhi, Shah said Kejriwal and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi were against the construction of Ram temple, the scrapping of provisions of Article 370 and were not bothered about the country's image and soldiers.

The Shelter Home in the Nilgiris

The Shelter Home in the Nilgiris

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'The people who stay with us were not born orphans; they have been abandoned.'

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

It's Raining Billions For Gujarat!

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

Hemant Shivsaran lists the number of projects the Modi government has announced since August to woo Gujarat voters.

US tears into 'rogue actor' China for border face-off

US tears into 'rogue actor' China for border face-off

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

'General Secretary Xi Jinping has greenlighted a brutal campaign of repression against Chinese Muslims, a human rights violation on a scale we haven't seen since World War II. Now, the PLA has escalated border tensions with India'

Planning to study abroad? Tackle the rupee fall first

Planning to study abroad? Tackle the rupee fall first

Rediff.com1 Jul 2013

Students going abroad could look at options like paying tuition fee in one go, as that can get discounts.

Study Abroad: 'China made me independent, self-reliant'

Study Abroad: 'China made me independent, self-reliant'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2012

American student Megan Lee who went to Beijing Language and Culture University tells us how the experience helped her in her career.

'None of us are showing any symptom'

'None of us are showing any symptom'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2020

'The facilities here are neat and clean; proper hygiene is maintained.' 'This is better than what we had expected in India.'

The best of the week gone by

The best of the week gone by

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

From Black Lives Matter protests in the United States to deadly floods in Japan, here's all the top stories in images from the past week.

SC lifts stay on nursery admissions in Delhi

SC lifts stay on nursery admissions in Delhi

Rediff.com7 May 2014

In a major relief to parents, the Supreme Court on Wednesday cleared the decks for nursery admissions in the national capital and asked the government to accommodate 24 students under the inter-state transfer category whose parents approached it.

Assamese women want citizenship act to be revoked

Assamese women want citizenship act to be revoked

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Yemen is ranked the worst (153rd), while Iraq is 152nd and Pakistan 151st.

'Father Stan Swamy asked uncomfortable questions to the State'

'Father Stan Swamy asked uncomfortable questions to the State'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

'After Father Stan Swamy's death one thing has become very clear, that if you fight for justice in India you will be called a Maoist by the State.'

All you need to know about studying in Australia

All you need to know about studying in Australia

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

With Australia relaxing its visa norms to accomodate more Indian students, the country could well be a good option to study abroad, says counsellor Suchitra Surve of Growth Centre.

Should you take an education loan?

Should you take an education loan?

Rediff.com27 May 2019

'It reduces the immediate financial strain on your family and helps you take control of your finances without being dependent on your parents.'

'Our fight will go on till Citizenship Act is revoked'

'Our fight will go on till Citizenship Act is revoked'

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

'This movement is not about Hindus, Muslims or Bengalis, but about all Assamese, irrespective of their religious faith or economic class'

How to fund your child's expensive foreign education

How to fund your child's expensive foreign education

Rediff.com4 Jul 2018

Take an education loan. Encourage them to freelance while studying.

IIM Calcutta in Rs 100 crore facelift

IIM Calcutta in Rs 100 crore facelift

Rediff.com8 Oct 2007

In one of the biggest such programmes, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta is investing Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) over three years in remodelling its campus to make room for 25 per cent more students and give it an international look.

8 Qs to ask before signing up for a course abroad

8 Qs to ask before signing up for a course abroad

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Do a thorough research on the course and the university, and see what extra it offers apart from a regular degree, says Rohit Sethi.

Are private tuitions the bane of Indian education?

Are private tuitions the bane of Indian education?

Rediff.com12 May 2015

Teachers often don't give their best or throw up their hands and assume that the student will figure it out with his tutor anyway. In the process, the entire school system is being made a mockery of.

How falling rupee will affect your child's future!

How falling rupee will affect your child's future!

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

With the rupee crossing Rs 72/dollar in recent times, things suddenly don't look too good on several counts.