News for 'student accountability'

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'The government should immediately enact an Act to make caste discrimination a criminal offence and lay down a procedure similar to that of the Anti-Ragging Act.' 'Ragging has nearly been eliminated because it is treated as a criminal offence.' 'Similar procedure should be used in case of caste discrimination.'

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'We want to make sustainability affordable.' 'We tell everyone, don't just recycle, Craste it!'

Can students be NRIs?

Can students be NRIs?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2003

Maha logs 18,466 new Covid infections, Mumbai accounts for 10,606

Maha logs 18,466 new Covid infections, Mumbai accounts for 10,606

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

Maharashtra on Tuesday reported 18,466 fresh coronavirus positive cases, around 52 per cent or 6,303 cases more than the previous day's tally, and 20 fatalities, the state health department said.

Tussle between Nitish govt, Bihar Guv over appointment of VCs escalates

Tussle between Nitish govt, Bihar Guv over appointment of VCs escalates

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The ongoing tussle between the Nitish Kumar government and the Raj Bhavan further escalated with the Bihar education department inviting applications for the post of vice-chancellors (VC) in different universities days after Governor (Chancellor) Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar's secretariat issued a similar advertisement.

'Non-Indian' Manipur students denied entry into Taj Mahal

'Non-Indian' Manipur students denied entry into Taj Mahal

Rediff.com10 Jan 2017

The students -- who were from the Central Agricultural University in Imphal -- had gone to visit the monument as part of an all-India educational tour.

JNU students reject probe panel report as 'biased'

JNU students reject probe panel report as 'biased'

Rediff.com17 Mar 2016

A decision in this regard was taken at a JNU Students' Council meeting which went on till late on Wednesday night.

Violent protests continue in Manipur over killing of youths

Violent protests continue in Manipur over killing of youths

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Protest rallies erupted in Imphal with thousands of students marching towards the centre of the city, sloganeering against the kidnapping and killing of two youths for the second consecutive day on Wednesday.

Why not commissioner made accountable: HC on gang-grape

Why not commissioner made accountable: HC on gang-grape

Rediff.com9 Jan 2013

The Delhi high court on Wednesday took strong exception that only a junior police officer was suspended in connection with the gang-rape of a 23-year-old student in New Delhi, and senior cops, including the police commissioner, have not been made accountable.

Cong promises caste survey, interest-free farm loan in Rajasthan manifesto

Cong promises caste survey, interest-free farm loan in Rajasthan manifesto

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

The party also promised reservation to minorities on basis of their population after the caste census.

New Zealand speeds up student visa process

New Zealand speeds up student visa process

Rediff.com27 Jan 2010

Pankaj Malhotra, Immigration New Zealand's (New Delhi) former visa officer, on issues that affect Indian students heading to NZ.

CA students to get loans from SBI

CA students to get loans from SBI

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

'Rahul Gandhi Is Hero Of Election Battle 2024'

'Rahul Gandhi Is Hero Of Election Battle 2024'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

'He has emerged as a formidable leader who cannot be ignored anymore, who cannot be mocked.'

Amid violence, Manipur govt to hold special assembly session

Amid violence, Manipur govt to hold special assembly session

Rediff.com28 Jul 2023

Government spokesperson and Information and Public Relations Minister Sapam Rajan said that the government is making efforts towards this end.

Summer jobs at MTV India, in accounting & more

Summer jobs at MTV India, in accounting & more

Rediff.com28 Apr 2010

Always wanted to make money during your vacations and didn't know how? Here are some openings...

Telangana student fatally shot during robbery in US

Telangana student fatally shot during robbery in US

Rediff.com8 Jul 2018

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Sunday condoled the death of Koppu and assured all required assistance to his family.

'How can you call such an election free and fair?'

'How can you call such an election free and fair?'

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

'The BJP is racing against its opponents by putting a chain on their legs.'

Left-Unity alliance sweeps JNU student union polls

Left-Unity alliance sweeps JNU student union polls

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

The alliance also emerged victorious on 30 out of 31 seats for councillors. The ABVP won only one councillor seat from Department of Sanskrit.

How To Deal With Rising Rents

How To Deal With Rising Rents

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

While tenants can't escape the impact of rising rentals entirely, they can adopt a few strategies to reduce the impact.

NHRC orders Manipur govt to pay Rs 10 lakh to kin of killed in 4 weeks

NHRC orders Manipur govt to pay Rs 10 lakh to kin of killed in 4 weeks

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) on Friday said it has asked Manipur government to pay Rs 10 lakh compensation each within four weeks to the next of kin of all the people who died in ethnic clashes since May.

JNU enquiry finds ABVP member guilty of assaulting missing student Najeeb

JNU enquiry finds ABVP member guilty of assaulting missing student Najeeb

Rediff.com20 Nov 2016

Najeeb, 27, a student of School of Biotechnology and a native of Badaun in Uttar Pradesh, went missing on October 15 following an on-campus scuffle allegedly with the members of ABVP.

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

August 15, 1947: How I Celebrated Freedom

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

'We were children and could not distinguish freedom from bondage, but we could understand that a momentous and happy event was imminent.'

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Wayanad May Not Be A Breeze For Rahul

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Wayanad will continue to support Rahul but not to the same extent as in 2019, when his margin of victory had been enormous. Articulate, to the point and speaking in fluent Malayalam, CPI's Annie Raja, had the people who gathered to see her, listening in rapt attention, notes Shyam G Menon.

Taliban attackers shot most students in the head

Taliban attackers shot most students in the head

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

Most of the students at the army-run school in Peshawar were shot in the head from point blank range by the ruthless Taliban suicide attackers, in one of the most gruesome attacks against children in recent years.

UK: Now, stricter rules for students' visa

UK: Now, stricter rules for students' visa

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

The third phase of stricter rules for foreign students under the tier4 of the points-based system will come into force from today. According to the UK Border Agency, foreign students need to prove that they have unconditional offer of a seat at a licensed college, university or school under the new visa requirements introduced from March this year.

When Musharraf hailed Balaji: 'You are a great soldier... I salute your spirit'

When Musharraf hailed Balaji: 'You are a great soldier... I salute your spirit'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Lakshmipathy Balaji turned out to be the cynosure of all eyes during the Indian cricket team's tour of Pakistan in 2004.

Delhi chokes on thick smog as air quality remains severe

Delhi chokes on thick smog as air quality remains severe

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Air quality in Delhi and its suburbs dropped to the severe category again on Wednesday morning, with smoke from post-harvest paddy straw burning in neighbouring states accounting for one-third of the air pollution in the national capital.

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

'I Want To Impact 1 Billion Lives'

Rediff.com28 May 2024

'I tell those in their 20s that age is on their side and they should start exercising early.' 'Just like investing in good stocks, if they start early, they will get the multiplier effects of being healthy, fit and strong later in life.'

Manipur twin murder: Tribal bodies call for bandh against CBI arrest of 4

Manipur twin murder: Tribal bodies call for bandh against CBI arrest of 4

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

The four, including the wife of the main accused, were taken 'outside the state' by a special flight, Singh said.

BJP's student wing ABVP sweeps Delhi University polls

BJP's student wing ABVP sweeps Delhi University polls

Rediff.com12 Sep 2015

The Bharatiya Janata Party's student wing Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad swept Delhi University students' union elections by bagging all four positions.

Scottish Leader's Mussoorie Connection

Scottish Leader's Mussoorie Connection

Rediff.com27 Mar 2023

Kate Forbes studied at Woodstock School for 3 years, and lived in India for 8 years. 'She has a heart for service and we are excited she has reached great heights at such a young age,' said her teacher Sanjaya Mark.

3 students into custody in connection to Pathankot attack

3 students into custody in connection to Pathankot attack

Rediff.com14 Jan 2016

Three students were on Wednesday taken into custody in Pakistan in connection with the Pathankot attack.

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.

Lift mobile internet ban in peaceful areas: Manipur HC to govt

Lift mobile internet ban in peaceful areas: Manipur HC to govt

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

The Manipur high court has directed the state government to operationalise mobile towers, on a trial basis, in all those district headquarters which have not been affected by ethnic strife.

The law student who made Supreme Court history

The law student who made Supreme Court history

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

A petition filed by Swapnil Tripathi, a final year student studying at the National Law University, Jodhpur, prompted the Supreme Court to allow live streaming of the opaque proceedings within.

Data breach: Defence personnel among 16.8 cr citizens whose personal info is hacked

Data breach: Defence personnel among 16.8 cr citizens whose personal info is hacked

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

A massive data breach that has implications for national security was unearthed by the Cyberabad Police in Hyderabad, who arrested seven people of a gang allegedly involved in the theft and sale of sensitive data of the government and important organisations, including details of defence personnel as well as the personal and confidential data of about 16.8 crore citizens.

Protected nation but...: Husband of woman paraded naked in Manipur

Protected nation but...: Husband of woman paraded naked in Manipur

Rediff.com21 Jul 2023

The FIR claimed that one person was killed by the mob as he tried to protect his sister from being raped on May 4 before the two were paraded naked and molested in front of others.

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Love Storiyaan Review: Ode To The Power Of Love

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Love Storiyaan comes alive in the courageous and fearless voice of six spirited romantics speaking direct dil se, applauds Sukanya Verma.

US: Indian student shot dead by robbers at grocery store

US: Indian student shot dead by robbers at grocery store

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

Jasser reportedly hid behind the cash counter but was shot by one of the four robbers while they were leaving the service station after looting cash and goods, the report said.

Sidda launches free bus ride for women, scheme to cost govt Rs 4K cr per year

Sidda launches free bus ride for women, scheme to cost govt Rs 4K cr per year

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

Sidda launches free bus travel scheme for women