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Meet the man behind the sedition case against Rahul Gandhi

Meet the man behind the sedition case against Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

"It was wrong of Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders to express their solidarity with these JNU leaders and therefore I have filed a case of sedition against them," adds Goud.

Kanhaiya's parents refuse police protection post attack on their son

Kanhaiya's parents refuse police protection post attack on their son

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

Taking exception to attack on Kanhaiya Kumar by some lawyers inside the Patiala House court complex, the parents of the JNUSU president refused to take police protection.

Chairman Gajendra enters FTII gates amid protests

Chairman Gajendra enters FTII gates amid protests

Rediff.com7 Jan 2016

Amid dramatic scenes and vociferous demonstrations by the Film and Television Institute of India students, television actor and Bharatiya Janata Party member Gajendra Chauhan on Thursday took charge as chairman of the premiere institute in Pune, even as police detained nearly 40 protesters who were calling him a "political appointee".

Lost Your Job? 10 Things You Must Do

Lost Your Job? 10 Things You Must Do

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Starting afresh in a new domain or with a new employer or opting for entrepreneurship can be the brighter side of job loss.

Australia names top spy as new envoy to India

Australia names top spy as new envoy to India

Rediff.com8 Jun 2009

Amid a spate of racial attacks on students that have dented its image, Australia on Monday named an Indian-Australian as its new envoy to New Delhi in an apparent bid to assuage feelings over a spate of unabated attacks on Indian students that have not done any good to its image.

All that is terribly wrong with B-school placements right now

All that is terribly wrong with B-school placements right now

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

It is that time of the year when fresh business school graduates try their luck at placements.

Journalists stage protest over attack at Patiala House court

Journalists stage protest over attack at Patiala House court

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

A delegation of journalists also met Home Minister Rajnath Singh and sought a thorough probe into the incident and strict action against those involved in the assault at the Patiala House Court Complex.

JNU row: BJP MLA OP Sharma arrested, released over court assault

JNU row: BJP MLA OP Sharma arrested, released over court assault

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

BJP MLA O P Sharma, who was caught on camera beating a Communist Party of India activist at Patiala House court three days back, was arrested on Thursday.

Over 30 girls of Bihar school thrashed for resisting sexual advances

Over 30 girls of Bihar school thrashed for resisting sexual advances

Rediff.com7 Oct 2018

The local boys used to harass girls at a government residential school.

Gwalior schoolboy, who tried to end life, was ragged: CBSE

Gwalior schoolboy, who tried to end life, was ragged: CBSE

Rediff.com28 Aug 2014

The student of a Gwalior school who allegedly attempted suicide was ragged, the Central Board of Secondary Education has established and will issue a showcause notice to the institute.

The TV guide to Obama

The TV guide to Obama

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

'It was the only moment in the three days of Obamania on Indian television that the poor Leftist leader -- no puns please -- looked bushed. So much so, that a rightwing party leader who was also on the panel reached out and gently pressed the Leftist's hand, as a father does to a wounded child.'

Please do not call my son a 'terrorist': Kanhaiya's mother

Please do not call my son a 'terrorist': Kanhaiya's mother

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

"Please do not call my son a terrorist," says JNUSU President Kanhaiya's mother.

Meet Bollywood's New STUNNERS!

Meet Bollywood's New STUNNERS!

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

Joginder Tuteja picks the stunning new actresses on the rise.

Naga pact hinges on NSCN-IM foregoing 2 core demands

Naga pact hinges on NSCN-IM foregoing 2 core demands

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Finally, four years after the Framework Agreement was signed with the main Naga rebel group, there are indications that a final peace agreement maybe signed in November this year, reports Sujit Kumar Chakraborty.

What kind of nation interrogates children for sedition?

What kind of nation interrogates children for sedition?

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

'Teaching lessons is the objective behind every school.' 'For the moment, a state seems intent to teach a lesson -- that students of Classes 4, 5 and 6 can wage war against the mighty Indian nation,' says Krishna Prasad.

It is time to fix Indian news television

It is time to fix Indian news television

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'Of the 202 debates, 79 were around attacking Pakistan and 66 attacking the Opposition and Nehru.' 'The PMC Bank scam where thousands of depositors lost their savings got just one,' points out Vanita Kohli-Khandekar.

One killed in Srinagar as BSF opens fire on protesters

One killed in Srinagar as BSF opens fire on protesters

Rediff.com15 Apr 2017

Following the incident, tension gripped the area and all shops have been shut down, the official said.

'I am an ordinary person who doesn't want to get into trouble'

'I am an ordinary person who doesn't want to get into trouble'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

'I am fascinated by people who cannot accept things.'

Visually impaired girl tops MP board exams

Visually impaired girl tops MP board exams

Rediff.com23 May 2013

Shrishti Tiwari, from Damoh has topped the Madhya Pradesh Higher Secondary examination in Arts stream.

No place in Delhi for those trying to spread hatred: Kejriwal

No place in Delhi for those trying to spread hatred: Kejriwal

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

The Delhi government on Friday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the death of Nido Tania, son of a Congress leader from Arunachal Pradesh, who was allegedly beaten up by some shopkeepers in Lajpat Nagar area of South Delhi on Wednesday.

Rajnath kicks up political storm with claim that JNU event had Hafiz support

Rajnath kicks up political storm with claim that JNU event had Hafiz support

Rediff.com14 Feb 2016

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday said the anti-national protests in the JNU campus had the backing of LeT chief Hafiz Saeed.

JNU professor corrects Kanhaiya: Golwalkar didn't meet Mussolini, it was Moonje

JNU professor corrects Kanhaiya: Golwalkar didn't meet Mussolini, it was Moonje

Rediff.com8 Mar 2016

Makarand Paranjape, poet and professor of English at Jawaharlal Nehru University on Monday took on students union president Kanhaiya Kumar who is facing sedition charge, asking him whether he checked his facts before delivering the much-celebrated speech.

What went wrong with the IIMs?

What went wrong with the IIMs?

Rediff.com6 Dec 2017

Why are so many of the new IIMs floundering?

Philippines beauty Megan Young wins Miss World crown

Philippines beauty Megan Young wins Miss World crown

Rediff.com29 Sep 2013

Philippines beauty Megan Young was crowned Miss World 2013 after beating 130 contestants across the globe on Saturday.

Court assault case: Lawyers fail to appear before police

Court assault case: Lawyers fail to appear before police

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

None of the lawyers summoned in connection with the February 15 attack on journalists, students and teachers in Patiala House court, have appeared before the police yet.

Meet the man behind the 'Goli maar deta agar bandook hoti' remark

Meet the man behind the 'Goli maar deta agar bandook hoti' remark

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

This is not the first time that the BJP legislator has been embroiled in a controversy.

CBSE Class XII results: Girls outshine boys again

CBSE Class XII results: Girls outshine boys again

Rediff.com27 May 2013

This year 88 per cent gals cleared the exam against 78 per cent boys.

On this Day: The 'Master Blaster' was born

On this Day: The 'Master Blaster' was born

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Sachin Tendulkar compiled a mountain of runs for almost a quarter of a century and reached cricket's dizzying heights by defying a burden of expectation that would have crushed lesser mortals. Whenever Tendulkar came to the crease, India's billion-plus population made secret deals with gods, froze where they were, clutched lucky charms and indulged in all sorts of superstitions. And the sport's most prolific run-accumulator created plenty of those heart-in-mouth moments in his 24 years in international cricket.

ISSF WC: Teenager Bhaker shoots gold, Ravi Kumar takes bronze

ISSF WC: Teenager Bhaker shoots gold, Ravi Kumar takes bronze

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

Bhaker beat a two-time World Cup Finals winner and the host country's Alejandra Zavala, with a 10.8 in the last shot of the 24 shot final, to come out on top with a score of 237.5.

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Boris Johnson has done Modi a favour

Rediff.com11 Jan 2021

'We don't need to hinge India-UK relations on shared hostility toward China,' observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pratul Joshi stuns Hidayat; Saina concedes tie

Pratul Joshi stuns Hidayat; Saina concedes tie

Rediff.com19 Dec 2012

India's Pratul Joshi created a flutter, shocking top seed and former Olympic champion Taufiq Hidayat in the first round of the men's singles in the Syed Modi International India Open Grand Prix Gold badminton in Lucknow on Wednesday. The 18-year-old, a Delhi University student, displayed good touch to beat the Indonesian great 21-17, 21-12 in 30 minutes.

Jadavpur issue: Thousands hit Kolkata's streets; governor gives moral support

Jadavpur issue: Thousands hit Kolkata's streets; governor gives moral support

Rediff.com20 Sep 2014

History of sorts was created in Kolkata when about 60,000 people took to the streets of the West Bengal capital on Saturday demanding resignation of Jadavpur University vice-chancellor even as West Bengal Governor K N Tripathi intervened to end the four-day old stalemate in the prestigious educational institution.

Break your silence, stop this fire: Kejriwal writes to PM on JNU crisis

Break your silence, stop this fire: Kejriwal writes to PM on JNU crisis

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

In his letter, the Delhi CM wrote that it was completely wrong to brand the varisty as a "centre of terrorists" and demanded immediate release of "innocents" arrested in the case.

United Against Hate

United Against Hate

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

United Against Hate started as an on-and-off campaign against lynching; today, with the passing of the Citizen (Amendment) Act, its members are on the street, protesting.

Kuznetsova holds off Serena to reach last four

Kuznetsova holds off Serena to reach last four

Rediff.com3 Jun 2009

Russian seventh seed Svetlana Kuznetsova held off a bold challenge by Serena Willams to beat the American world number two 7-6, 5-7, 7-5 and reach the French Open semi-finals on Wednesday. The 2006 Roland Garros runner-up will face Australian Samantha Stosur, seeded 30th, for a place in Saturday's final.

WHAT?!! Cricket on ICE?!!!

WHAT?!! Cricket on ICE?!!!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2017

For sheer quirkiness, few sport events can beat the cricket festival on the frozen lake at the Swiss resort of St Moritz.

Decoding Kota: India's coaching capital

Decoding Kota: India's coaching capital

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Kota, Rajasthan, is both a beacon for the educationally deprived and a cynical place in which 16-year-olds live in Dickensian boarding houses, while teachers drive Audis.

It's time to focus on human capital

It's time to focus on human capital

Rediff.com6 Mar 2012

About 5,000 students from China, included for the first time in the The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development educational test, PISA, stunned the world by coming first across 65 countries in all three tested categories -- science (ahead of Finland), reading (beating Korea) and math (outperforming Singapore).

Another Pune institute receives 'explosive' parcel and threat letter

Another Pune institute receives 'explosive' parcel and threat letter

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The Department of Communication and Journalism located in Ranade Institute building in Deccan area here, got the packet, with content similar to what was found in the FTII parcel on Saturday.

Japan's World Cup win over Colombia lifts mood after quake

Japan's World Cup win over Colombia lifts mood after quake

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Japan basked in the glow of its World Cup soccer team's historic win over Colombia, a victory that has lifted the nation's mood after an earthquake struck its second-biggest metropolis Osaka.