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Kerala doctor killing: HC warns police as medicos intensify stir

Kerala doctor killing: HC warns police as medicos intensify stir

Rediff.com11 May 2023

A special bench of Justices Devan Ramachandran and Kauser Edappagath directed the State Police Chief to come out with a new set of protocols for ensuring security of the doctors and other healthcare professionals in all government hospitals in the state.

US girl posing as Indian did MBBS, HC asks to pay NRI fees for exit permit

US girl posing as Indian did MBBS, HC asks to pay NRI fees for exit permit

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Coming to India on a tourist visa as a child, she had completed her education throughout claiming to be an Indian citizen.

UK introduces new visa rules for Indian students

UK introduces new visa rules for Indian students

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

Home secretary Jacqui Smith said the new arrangements as part of Tier 4 of the points based system will make the visa process simpler, more objective and more transparent for applicants and prevent abuse of the immigration system. From Tuesday, all British education providers (schools, colleges, universities) who recruit international students need to be registered with the UK Border Agency.

'CUET is a good and welcome idea!'

'CUET is a good and welcome idea!'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

'We have to provide opportunities for those students who are willing to move for studies and later on for employment, and CUET is one such opportunity.'

Delhi riot accused Sharjeel Imam moves court, claims threat to life in jail

Delhi riot accused Sharjeel Imam moves court, claims threat to life in jail

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

The application alleged that the assistant superintendent of jail recently had entered his cell along with eight-ten people in the garb of a search, assaulted him and called him a terrorist and anti-national.

Why Travel Insurance Is A Must

Why Travel Insurance Is A Must

Rediff.com16 May 2023

If your flight is cancelled or delayed or you miss one, a travel insurance policy can cover the costs at such times and help you book a new one.

Bulli Bai accused denied bail, court says they 'defamed womanhood'

Bulli Bai accused denied bail, court says they 'defamed womanhood'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

The Bulli Bai app had made public the details of several Muslim women in a bid to malign them, allowing users to participate in their 'auction'.

Why TN Has Challenged NEET in Supreme Court

Why TN Has Challenged NEET in Supreme Court

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

As the petition points out, new medical colleges entail adjunct government hospitals, thus making specialised medical care that much more accessible to the vast majority of population that otherwise could not afford high-cost medical care in the private sector, N Sathiya Moorthy points out.

Delhi court dismisses bail plea of 'Bulli Bai' app creator

Delhi court dismisses bail plea of 'Bulli Bai' app creator

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

'The facts disclose that accused created the app 'Bulli Bai' where women journalists and celebrities of a particular community who are famous on social media are targeted and they are projected in a bad light with an objective to insult and humiliate them by objectification,' the court noted.

K'taka bans hijab, saffron scarves in minority welfare dept-run schools

K'taka bans hijab, saffron scarves in minority welfare dept-run schools

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

The Karnataka government on Thursday ordered that the students studying in schools managed by the minority welfare department schools in the state should not wear saffron scarves, hijab or any religious flags.

It has porn: Court on not giving mobile data to Delhi riots accused

It has porn: Court on not giving mobile data to Delhi riots accused

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

'From the look of those photographs and videos, it cannot be made available to anyone,' the judge said.

SC to hear Maharashtra's plea against Saibaba's acquittal on Saturday

SC to hear Maharashtra's plea against Saibaba's acquittal on Saturday

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear on Saturday Maharashtra's plea for a stay on the Bombay high court order acquitting G N Saibaba, after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta's persistent pitch that the acquittal was not on merit but for want of appropriate sanction to prosecute him under the anti-terror law UAPA.

Where to start? US student visa preparations

Where to start? US student visa preparations

Rediff.com16 Apr 2007

US student visa preparation can be a daunting task to those unfamiliar with the process. Here's how to do it right.

UP declares 307 more madrassas including Darul Uloom illegal after survey

UP declares 307 more madrassas including Darul Uloom illegal after survey

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The district officials named 306 other unrecognized Islamic education institutions in their report as illegal.

Taking pix lands Indian origin student in trouble

Taking pix lands Indian origin student in trouble

Rediff.com13 Sep 2007

Security staff examined the images, deleted some of them, and photocopied Mariam Jukaku's university ID and driver's license, then asked her if she was a US citizen

US student visas: What's an I-20?

US student visas: What's an I-20?

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

US visa expert Dr Arun Vakil tips you off on the US visa application process for students.

HC to hear bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam together after SC sedition hearing

HC to hear bail pleas of Umar Khalid, Sharjeel Imam together after SC sedition hearing

Rediff.com29 Apr 2022

The court further observed that Imam, also a former JNU student, and Khalid were stated to be 'co-conspirators' in the case and it would thus hear both the two bail applications together.

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

They all spoke of their disappointment at the decisions, given the historic moment of it being held in the Middle East.

JEE-Main first phase from April 16-17, second from May 24-29

JEE-Main first phase from April 16-17, second from May 24-29

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Paper one is conducted for admission to undergraduate engineering programmes -- BE and B.Tech -- at NITs, IIITs and other centrally-funded technical institutions, and institutions and universities funded and recognised by participating state governments.

CBSE, CISCE Class XII results will be out by July 31: SC told

CBSE, CISCE Class XII results will be out by July 31: SC told

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) boards have told the Supreme Court that class XII board examination results would be declared by July 31 and the students, desirous of taking up the board examination physically of CBSE can do so between August 15 to September 15, subject to conducive pandemic situation.

What Manipur govt's latest status report to SC says

What Manipur govt's latest status report to SC says

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The report urged the top court that the matter may be taken up by the petitioners and other parties with utmost sensitivity as any misinformation or rumour or even suspicion may aggravate the situation in Manipur, where things are slowly returning to normal with the concerted efforts of the central and the state governments.

Lucknow school bars student wearing hijab from attending class

Lucknow school bars student wearing hijab from attending class

Rediff.com15 May 2015

The Lucknow-based St Joseph's Inter College has refused entry to a young girl student for wearing a hijab (head scarf) on campus.

Activist Natasha Narwal gets 3-weeks bail after father dies of Covid

Activist Natasha Narwal gets 3-weeks bail after father dies of Covid

Rediff.com10 May 2021

The Delhi high court on Monday granted bail to Jawaharlal Nehru University student Natasha Narwal, arrested last year in May in connection with the communal riots in north-east Delhi to perform the last rites of her father who succumbed to COVID-19.

Students, migrants take 1st flight home as services resume

Students, migrants take 1st flight home as services resume

Rediff.com25 May 2020

Those who took first flights from the Indira Gandhi International Airport included paramilitary personnel, army men, students, and migrants, who failed to book a ticket on the special trains being run by the railways. Many said they shelled out more to reach the airport as there were limited public transport options available.

Microsoft is very committed to India: Satya Nadella

Microsoft is very committed to India: Satya Nadella

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella on Wednesday highlighted the importance of driving inclusivity and empowerment through technology and economic growth and asserted that the company is "very committed to India". He was speaking at Microsoft's Tech for Good and Education showcase, an event that highlighted the impact created by technology in the areas of philanthropic work and education. Nadella did a walk through, interacting with teachers, students and professionals who are making a difference in the society, by leveraging various Microsoft programs, initiatives and tools.

Delhi court grants bail to Sharjeel Imam in 2019 Jamia violence case

Delhi court grants bail to Sharjeel Imam in 2019 Jamia violence case

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Chief metropolitan magistrate Dinesh Kumar admitted him on bail on furnishing Rs 25,000 bond with one surety of like amount.

BoB student loans at 9.25%

BoB student loans at 9.25%

Rediff.com3 May 2004

Bank of Baroda has decided to provide a 2 per cent interest subsidy on educational loans up to Rs 4 lakh (Rs 400,000) for higher studies.

From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey

From Shy Kid To Rhodes Scholar: Ritika Mukherji's Journey

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

It's not every day that an undergraduate from India wins a scholarship to study at one of the prestigious universities in the world.

Hand over land immediately: Visva-Bharati's 2nd letter to Amartya Sen

Hand over land immediately: Visva-Bharati's 2nd letter to Amartya Sen

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

This is the second such letter from the central university to the noted economist in three days.

JNU students Umar, Anirban granted 6-month interim bail

JNU students Umar, Anirban granted 6-month interim bail

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Jawaharlal Nehru University students Umar Khalid and Anirban Bhattacharya, facing sedition charge for allegedly raising anti-India slogans at the university campus last month, were on Friday granted interim bail for six months by a Delhi court on ground of parity with Kanhaiya Kumar.

Stick to CUET norms, else will nullify all admissions: DU to St Stephen's

Stick to CUET norms, else will nullify all admissions: DU to St Stephen's

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The university asked the college to withdraw the prospectus containing an "incongruent policy immediately".

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

'Air Pollution Leads To Type 2 Diabetes'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2023

'Pollution acts as an endocrine disruptor.' 'When it acts as an endocrine disruptor it has an effect on the endocrine system of the human body and the effect on the pancreas is an important one.' 'The way you get type two diabetes is due to two defects.' 'One is the pancreas doesn't produce enough insulin.' 'The other physiological defect is insulin resistance.'

US waives in-person interviews for H-1B visas

US waives in-person interviews for H-1B visas

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Amid growing concerns of surging COVID-19 cases, the US has announced that it will waive the in-person interview requirement for a range of visa applicants during the entire year in 2022, including for H-1B workers and students, many of whom are from India. The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise. Technology companies depend on it to hire tens of thousands of employees each year from countries like India and China.

Covid-19: Final exams for Classes 1 to 8 cancelled in Maha

Covid-19: Final exams for Classes 1 to 8 cancelled in Maha

Rediff.com20 Mar 2020

School Education Minister Varsha Gaikwad said the decision will be applicable to students of the state's SSC board only.

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

We must heed what the CJI has said. Challenging every judgment of the central government is inviting chaos, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

K'taka didn't order hijab ban, colleges given authority on uniform: HC told

K'taka didn't order hijab ban, colleges given authority on uniform: HC told

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Karnataka has told the high court that its order dated February 5 did not ban the headscarf but only delegated the powers to decide the school uniform to the college development committees.

NEP Opens Doors For Foreign Universities

NEP Opens Doors For Foreign Universities

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

'We are receiving a steady stream of interest from well-established foreign universities.'

Why are Maharashtra students upset with CET results?

Why are Maharashtra students upset with CET results?

Rediff.com27 Mar 2015

From technical glitches to alleged unfair normalisation procedure, thousands of students hold the Directorate of Technical Education responsible for 'playing with their careers.'

Indian stabbed in Sydney: Father seeks speedy visa; police detains suspect

Indian stabbed in Sydney: Father seeks speedy visa; police detains suspect

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

His father Ramniwas Garg has expressed concern over the racial attack on his son and has demanded a strict punishment to the culprit.