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2 dead in murder-suicide at University of California campus

2 dead in murder-suicide at University of California campus

Rediff.com2 Jun 2016

Two men died on Wednesday in a murder-suicide at the University of California's Los Angeles campus

Ashish Rajpal: The man who dreams of helping 10 million children learn

Ashish Rajpal: The man who dreams of helping 10 million children learn

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

XSEED Education is a curriculum-and training-based learning solution that helps schools improve their teaching techniques. And its impact, even on students with dyslexia and dysgraphia, is remarkable.

He won a reality TV show to do stem cell research

He won a reality TV show to do stem cell research

Rediff.com25 Oct 2010

Caezaan Keshvani participated and wona a reality Tv show that enabled him to study in the UK. He graduated earlier this year and shares his story...

Want to study hospitality in the US? Read this

Want to study hospitality in the US? Read this

Rediff.com10 Feb 2010

Seminars in Mumbai, Bangalore and New Delhi on education and careers in hospitality.

'We don't talk politics-religion. It spoils friendships'

'We don't talk politics-religion. It spoils friendships'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

'The mandir-masjid issue led to a lot of blood, pain and anguish on both sides. It scarred this nation.' 'It is time to educate ourselves and move on.'

Modi govt doesn't want to accept there is job crisis: Rahul Gandhi

Modi govt doesn't want to accept there is job crisis: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

During an interaction -- Shiksha: Dasha Aur Disha -- with university students at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Delhi, he also alleged that the country's wealth is "concentrated" in the hands of "a few people".

Now, Maharashtra education minister in 'bogus' degree row

Now, Maharashtra education minister in 'bogus' degree row

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Maharashtra Education Minister Vinod Tawde on Monday said the engineering "degree" he obtained from a Pune institute in 1984 is not bogus as claimed by a television news channel.

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

The Girl Who Flew Across The World

Rediff.com18 Aug 2022

'I've always wanted to be a pilot; setting records is the icing on the cake.'

At 13, Aman Singh is a change-maker

At 13, Aman Singh is a change-maker

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Inspiring story of 13-year-old boy who spends his spare time in helping his peers become smarter students

Bright Indian gets top UK learning award

Bright Indian gets top UK learning award

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

An Indian PhD student's daughter who braved odds by doing cleaning jobs in a hospital to finance her studies in the UK has been awarded the prestigious VQ Learner of the Year Award.

'In Tamil Nadu, Dravidian Parties Are The Big Boys'

'In Tamil Nadu, Dravidian Parties Are The Big Boys'

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

'Sometimes we use political pressure and sometimes political acumen to get what we want.'

Have you heard about the Buddha Fellowship?

Have you heard about the Buddha Fellowship?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2019

Anjuli Bhargava discovers how the Buddha Fellowship is attracting India's brightest minds to solve its problems.

Pak businessmen ran fake colleges in UK

Pak businessmen ran fake colleges in UK

Rediff.com22 May 2009

Exploiting loopholes in Britain's immigration system, three young Pakistani businessmen set up a network of sham colleges in the UK where thousands of Pakistanis enrolled as students and earned millions from the scam, the media reported on Thursday.

Have the lives of young Dalits changed?

Have the lives of young Dalits changed?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

'It is very hard to get the police to file a report against someone from an upper caste.' 'Things are so bad that sometimes we have to sit on a dharna with the body of a Dalit victim to get the police to file a complaint.'

Will Aadhaar linking be mandatory? SC verdict on Friday

Will Aadhaar linking be mandatory? SC verdict on Friday

Rediff.com14 Dec 2017

There is no word on extending the February 6, 2018 deadline for linking mobile SIM cards with Aadhaar.

Don't force states to implement NEET in the future too: Jayalalithaa to PM

Don't force states to implement NEET in the future too: Jayalalithaa to PM

Rediff.com25 May 2016

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa states that NEET is a direct infringement on the state's rights & would cause injustice to the students.

Twitter's Agrawal latest Indian to head a global giant

Twitter's Agrawal latest Indian to head a global giant

Rediff.com30 Nov 2021

With his elevation as the CEO of Twitter, Parag Agrawal, in whom co-founder of the microblogging giant Jack Dorsey has "bone-deep" trust, joins the growing power club of Indian-origin executives helming US-based global multinationals. Twitter's outgoing CEO Dorsey announced on Monday that 37-year old Agrawal, an Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay and Stanford University alumnus, will be the company's new chief executive as he stepped down after 16 years at the company that he co-founded and helmed. A report in The New York Times said Agrawal will receive an annual salary of $1 million, in addition to bonuses, restricted stock units and performance-based stock units.

BJP MP puts govt on the mat over mid-day meals

BJP MP puts govt on the mat over mid-day meals

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Ravindra Kumar Pandey said that the mid-day meal scheme had become "poisonous meal", leading to strong objection from Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani.

Handwara molestation row: Girl not welcome in school by classmates

Handwara molestation row: Girl not welcome in school by classmates

Rediff.com21 Apr 2016

Classmates said that most would not mingle with her if she returns as she "suppressed reality."

MBA Programmes in the US and UK

MBA Programmes in the US and UK

Rediff.com17 May 2007

Karan Gutpa, overseas education consultant, answers MBA-related questions from students wanting to study in the US and UK.

Want to study in the UK?

Want to study in the UK?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2005

Alex Mackay from the Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, will interview students who wish to enroll for their undergraduate and management courses.

Scared of losing your job? 3 things you can do

Scared of losing your job? 3 things you can do

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

At this point, it is crucial to think of solutions that will help flatten the curve and also generate income, says Pratyush Banerjee.

'War is a real estate business'

'War is a real estate business'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

'War is never a solution. It's nothing but real estate business I am against any kind of violence.'

Rajasthan youths complain of lack of jobs, but have faith in Modi

Rajasthan youths complain of lack of jobs, but have faith in Modi

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

The Congress has made lack of jobs, along with agrarian distress, its key election plank in the run-up to the December 7 assembly polls.

India to be 2nd largest economy: Chidambaram

India to be 2nd largest economy: Chidambaram

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

Though poverty had not been eradicated, the level of poverty had come down. 'Money alone did not decide whether a man is rich or poor, Chidambaram said.

Keep calm and relax! Deadline for linking Aadhaar extended to March 31

Keep calm and relax! Deadline for linking Aadhaar extended to March 31

Rediff.com7 Dec 2017

The last date for linking Aadhaar for mobile services will remain February 6 as per the Supreme Court order.

Engineers, here's how you can avoid being laid off

Engineers, here's how you can avoid being laid off

Rediff.com6 Oct 2017

It's time you up your skills set to stay relevant in the industry.

Woman on UCLA shooter's 'kill list' found dead in Minnesota

Woman on UCLA shooter's 'kill list' found dead in Minnesota

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

Mainak Sarkar, the man who carried out a murder-suicide at University of California's Los Angeles campus left a "kill list" at his Minnesota home that led authorities to find a woman's body.

Modi's BA degree 'authentic', clarifies DU registrar

Modi's BA degree 'authentic', clarifies DU registrar

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The clarification by Delhi University's registrar Tarun Das came amid the raging controversy over Modi's educational qualifications with the Aam Aadmi Party continuing to question genuiness of the BA degree.

Making way for Indian professionals in France

Making way for Indian professionals in France

Rediff.com14 Nov 2017

Indian talent may soon be allowed to work in France without a degree from a French institute.

For this IIT grad, even a newspaper was a luxury

For this IIT grad, even a newspaper was a luxury

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Shubham Kumar Gautam, son of a farmer and a Super 30 student, recounts how, in a journey laced with perseverance, grit and determination, he achieved what seemed impossible.

World's best schools 2014: 4 Indian institutes in the top 100

World's best schools 2014: 4 Indian institutes in the top 100

Rediff.com10 Nov 2014

Does your favourite institute feature in the list?

Spend a winter at Doon with King's College London

Spend a winter at Doon with King's College London

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

Between December 7 and 19, 2014, register for a residential academic course at The Doon School, Dehradun taught by experienced tutors from King's College London.

'It is sure that he will play for India'

'It is sure that he will play for India'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

'It is his luck that he got a coach like Rahul Dravid who gave him an opportunity.'

UP farmer's son gets full scholarship at US university

UP farmer's son gets full scholarship at US university

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

Anurag Tiwari, who belongs to Sarasan village in Lakhimpur district, said he has got selected to Cornell University where he would be pursuing higher studies in Economics.

Have a distance education degree? Getting a job may be hard

Have a distance education degree? Getting a job may be hard

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

Is distance education invalid in MNC companies? asks Nagaraj Shenoy.

Muktangan empowers poor women to become teachers

Muktangan empowers poor women to become teachers

Rediff.com20 Jul 2015

As the teachers began gaining confidence, it also drew the attention of other women in the community, leading to greater demand for teaching jobs.

Delhi University admissions to begin on July 1

Delhi University admissions to begin on July 1

Rediff.com28 Jun 2014

Fresh admissions to Delhi University for the 2014-15 academic session under the three-year course will commence from Tuesday, a week behind schedule following the row over the controversial four-year undergraduate programme.

Careers in the oil business

Careers in the oil business

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

The University of Petroleum & Energy Studies is a statutory university. It will be India's first university dedicated for petroleum and energy studies.