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Declared dead at 15, she's an INSPIRATION!

Declared dead at 15, she's an INSPIRATION!

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

Disability activist Virali Modi recounts her life's most challenging moments and how she turned adversities in her favour.

SC declines Kanhaiya's bail plea to HC, says intervention will set a 'dangerous precedent'

SC declines Kanhaiya's bail plea to HC, says intervention will set a 'dangerous precedent'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2016

The SC transferred the bail plea of JNUSU President Kanhaiya Kumar to the Delhi HC and asked it to expeditiously deal with the matter.

SC approves holding of MBBS, BDS entrance through NEET

SC approves holding of MBBS, BDS entrance through NEET

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the decks for holding of National Eligibility Entrance Test in two phases for the academic year 2016-17.

Kashmir's women cricketers pitch for equality -- in burqas and hijabs

Kashmir's women cricketers pitch for equality -- in burqas and hijabs

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

As captain of the women's cricket team in Baramulla's Government Women's College, Insha is one of the young women setting trends in this suburban town in north Kashmir and in the Valley.

'This regime wants to make India a dictatorship'

'This regime wants to make India a dictatorship'

Rediff.com31 Oct 2020

'By manipulating India's electoral laws, the aim of the Modi government is to weaken democracy to such an extent that it ultimately crumbles.'

No minority status for AMU: Allahabad HC

No minority status for AMU: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

Meanwhile, the court also rejected a plea by the centre and AMU seeking permission to move the SC in the matter.

Tej Pratap floats Lalu Rabri Morcha 'within' RJD

Tej Pratap floats Lalu Rabri Morcha 'within' RJD

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The BJP has named sitting MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy as its nominee on the politically important seat.

Insolvency system gets going, 600 professionals sign up

Insolvency system gets going, 600 professionals sign up

Rediff.com13 Jan 2017

Delhi-based Nilesh Sharma, among the first IPs, said while the framework is in the initial stage and might have teething trouble, the opportunity is immense in the long run.

'This is andha kanoon of Yogi govt'

'This is andha kanoon of Yogi govt'

Rediff.com18 Feb 2020

'Dr Kafeel is being framed by the Yogi government because he talks about the BRD hospital all the time.'

'Don't go by the name': Bombay HC declines stay on Surya Namaskar in civic schools

'Don't go by the name': Bombay HC declines stay on Surya Namaskar in civic schools

Rediff.com16 Sep 2016

The court made the observation on a PIL challenging the August 23 resolution adopted by the Shiv Sena-BJP controlled BMC, which sparked protest from the opposition parties dubbing it as part of the move to "saffronise" education.

SC favours live-streaming of court proceedings

SC favours live-streaming of court proceedings

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

The apex court terms the proposal of live streaming of court proceedings as the "need of the hour",

Actress Priya Varrier moves SC for quashing of FIR against her

Actress Priya Varrier moves SC for quashing of FIR against her

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The 18-year-old actress of the upcoming movie also sought top court's direction to prohibit states from initiating any criminal proceedings against her.

H-1B visas vanish, worry Indians

H-1B visas vanish, worry Indians

Rediff.com5 Jan 2006

The rush for these visas before the limit runs out is apparent from the fact that while 3,302 such visas were available on November 29, 2005 only 1,364 visas remain on offer at present.

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Mahagathbandhan's maths: RJD gets 19, Congress gets 9

Rediff.com29 Mar 2019

The Rashtriya Janata Dal with 19 seats, Congress on 9, Rashtriya Lok Samta Party on 5, Hindustani Awam Morcha and Vikassheel Insan Party -- in phases three to seven of the general elections.

Stop admissions, private Maharashtra colleges told

Stop admissions, private Maharashtra colleges told

Rediff.com3 Jul 2003

It has restrained private engineering and medical colleges in Maharashtra from going ahead with the admission process and stopped them from collecting money from students.

SC rejects PIL on 'misuse' of funds for laptops by judges

SC rejects PIL on 'misuse' of funds for laptops by judges

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a plea seeking probe into the alleged misuse of funds allocated for purchase of computers for judicial officers of courts in Delhi.

Police get notice on Baazee CEO's bail plea

Police get notice on Baazee CEO's bail plea

Rediff.com20 Dec 2004

Vacation Judge Justice Vikramjit Sen posted the application for further hearing on Tuesday.

His crusade made the national anthem a must at movie halls

His crusade made the national anthem a must at movie halls

Rediff.com1 Dec 2016

'When the national anthem is played it has to be played for 52 seconds.' 'It is mandatory. It is in the law.' 'One or two seconds here and there is fine when kids sing. But you cannot deliberately stretch the national anthem by singing in long aalaps.'

'After migrants, COVID-19 crisis will hit middle class'

'After migrants, COVID-19 crisis will hit middle class'

Rediff.com9 May 2020

'The government will have to provide something for migrant workers or 'Farmers will still survive because they will eat what they produce.' 'What will the rest of the people do? What will happen to them?'omething else like that or else you will see some huge uprising or unrest.'

Thousands participate in People's Climate March in Peru

Thousands participate in People's Climate March in Peru

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Organisers claimed that nearly 15,000 people participated in the march in the city which is hosting the crucial UN Climate Change Summit.

AAP, Delhi police face-off over Kanhaiya's bail violation plea

AAP, Delhi police face-off over Kanhaiya's bail violation plea

Rediff.com28 Apr 2016

The police had earlier said that it cannot comment on the pleas seeking cancellation of interim bail granted to Kanhaiya without verifying facts and they were investigating whether any bail condition was violated.

HC orders Queen Mary's College to reopen

HC orders Queen Mary's College to reopen

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

The bench made it clear that except for students, teaching and non-teaching staff no one should be allowed into the college campus and told the students to attend the classes and not to abstain.

Vande Mataram must be sung in TN schools, rules Madras HC

Vande Mataram must be sung in TN schools, rules Madras HC

Rediff.com25 Jul 2017

Justice M V Muralidharan said that schools must be made to follow it at least once a week either on Monday or Friday.

HC lifts stay on medical, engineering admissions

HC lifts stay on medical, engineering admissions

Rediff.com24 Aug 2003

It also ruled that there would be a uniform fee structure, including for management quota seats.

Woodpecker Air that brew intoxicants: CEA takes dig at Mallya

Woodpecker Air that brew intoxicants: CEA takes dig at Mallya

Rediff.com9 Mar 2016

Kingfisher Airlines, promoted by Vijay Mallya whose other group entities included United Breweries, owe close to Rs 7,000 crore to 17 banks.

Admission to medical, dental courses in limbo

Admission to medical, dental courses in limbo

Rediff.com10 Jul 2003

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed postponement of the second round of counselling for the 15 per cent All India Medical Quota Scheme seats in all states.

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

In a no-holds-barred interview, 20-year-old Nikita Azad discusses the backlash she has faced after #HappytoBleed, the campaign she launched to protest a derogatory statement made by the chief of the Sabarimala Devasom Board.

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

'They called us prostitutes who should be stoned'

Rediff.com4 Dec 2015

In a no-holds-barred interview, 20-year-old Nikita Azad discusses the backlash she has faced after #HappytoBleed, the campaign she launched to protest a derogatory statement made by the chief of the Sabarimala Devasom Board.

Cattle slaughter rules is not a prestige issue, open to suggestions: Government

Cattle slaughter rules is not a prestige issue, open to suggestions: Government

Rediff.com4 Jun 2017

Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan said the intention behind the notification was not to harm any particular group.

SC agrees to hear plea against lawyers who said they beat up Kanhaiya

SC agrees to hear plea against lawyers who said they beat up Kanhaiya

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Advocate Prashant Bhushan said the three lawyers who were allegedly involved in violence at Patiala House Court Complex on February 15 and 17 had conceded in a sting operation aired by some news channels that they had beaten up the JNUSU president.

New twist to IIM fee cut issue

New twist to IIM fee cut issue

Rediff.com19 Mar 2004

The Supreme Court will go into the IIM fee cut issue as the government has declined to give a written undertaking not to interfere with the autonomy of the management schools.

Simbu's Beep Song controversy gets ugly

Simbu's Beep Song controversy gets ugly

Rediff.com29 Dec 2015

Simbu has applied for anticipatory bail fearing arrest in the Beep Song controversy.

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.

Hindus from Pak celebrate, newborn named 'Nagrikta'

Hindus from Pak celebrate, newborn named 'Nagrikta'

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

In the Majnu Ka Tila area in New Delhi, Children carrying tricolour burst crackers and shouted 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.

H-1B Bill in US House seeks to double minimum pay

H-1B Bill in US House seeks to double minimum pay

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The current H-1B minimum wage of USD 60,000 was established in 1989 and since then has remained unchanged.

Worried about your etiquette? Read this!

Worried about your etiquette? Read this!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Etiquette classes today cater to a wide audience of job seekers, front-desk execs, business heirs, romantics, students and even those with low self-esteem

Go paperless. Use DigiLocker

Go paperless. Use DigiLocker

Rediff.com10 May 2019

In DigiLocker, a user can get different government departments to issue documents in digital format. At present, there are 117 such issuers. You can get PAN, Aadhaar, vehicle fitness certificate, vehicle tax receipt, class ten and twelve mark sheets, driving licence, caste certificate, ration card, birth certificate, college degrees and diplomas, marriage certificate, and many more.

SC issues notice govt on unhygienic mid-day meals

SC issues notice govt on unhygienic mid-day meals

Rediff.com16 Aug 2013

In the backdrop of Bihar mid-day meal tragedy in which 22 students died, the Supreme Court on Friday sought a report from Centre and all states on steps taken by them to prevent such incidents and to provide hygienic food to children.

Can such people be doctors you would trust?

Can such people be doctors you would trust?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Two medical students, who hurled a dog from a terrace, and filmed the incident, were on Wednesday arrested after the shocking video went viral drawing outrage. But they got bail in less than five minutes because the law lacks bite, says T S Sudhir