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70 Vyampam accused write to Prez seeking bail or nod to end lives

70 Vyampam accused write to Prez seeking bail or nod to end lives

Rediff.com9 Aug 2015

The 70 accused have been arrested on charge of cracking the pre-medical test conducted by scam-ridden Vyapam, using unfair means.

Big Brother's Super Sree slashes wrists

Big Brother's Super Sree slashes wrists

Rediff.com29 Jul 2009

The Indian housemate on the show was rushed to hospital after he slashed his wrist.

Pak govt takes control of Jaish headquarters amid global pressure

Pak govt takes control of Jaish headquarters amid global pressure

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

A statement issued by the Interior Ministry also said the crackdown on Jaish 'has been taken in line with the decision of the NSC meeting'.

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convicts' curative pleas

SC dismisses Nirbhaya convicts' curative pleas

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

A five-judge Bench of Justices NV Ramana, Arun Mishra, RF Nariman, R Banumathi and Ashok Bhushan heard the petition filed by Vinay Sharma and Mukesh Singh. The duo had moved a curative petition in the top court after a Delhi court issued death warrants in their names for their hanging on January 22.

Hizbul commander Mast Gul resurfaces in Pak's North Waziristan

Hizbul commander Mast Gul resurfaces in Pak's North Waziristan

Rediff.com6 Feb 2014

Hizbul Mujahideen leader Mast Gul, involved in the 1995 siege of Charar-e-Sharief shrine in Jammu and Kashmir, was behind a suicide attack on Shias in Peshawar that killed nine persons, a Pakistani Taliban commander has said.

Gulsher, 13, one of the youngest to die in Pakistan school attack

Gulsher, 13, one of the youngest to die in Pakistan school attack

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Hospital releases list of students who have died in the Pakistan terror attack.

Hizbul, JeM used children in Kashmir during clashes: UN report

Hizbul, JeM used children in Kashmir during clashes: UN report

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The report covers 20 countries, including war-torn Syria, Afghanistan, and Yemen and also the situation in India, the Philippines and Nigeria.

Pakistan: Locals free 300 children held hostage

Pakistan: Locals free 300 children held hostage

Rediff.com18 Sep 2008

About 300 students held hostage by three would-be suicide bombers at a school in north-western Pakistan on Thursday were freed by armed local residents who stormed the building killing two of the militants in a gunbattle. The militants took control of the government-run primary school in Dir district of the North West Frontier Province and held the children hostage for several hours.

CJI recuses from hearing Dec 16 convict's review plea

CJI recuses from hearing Dec 16 convict's review plea

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

The CJI said one of his relatives had earlier appeared on behalf of the victim's mother in the case and observed that it would be appropriate that some other bench hear the review plea at 10:30 am.

Rajya Sabha's first working day is a washout

Rajya Sabha's first working day is a washout

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Members of the BSP forced two adjournments of the Rajya Sabha till noon, creating uproar over the suicide of Dalit student, Rohith Vemula.

'The nationalism they represent is narrow, selfish and arrogant'

'The nationalism they represent is narrow, selfish and arrogant'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

TMC MP Professor Sugata Bose spoke eloquently on the topic of nationalism vs the freedom to dissent, whilst presenting a balanced view on the need to protect constitutional freedoms.

Why death, when pollution killing us? Dec 16 convict seeks review

Why death, when pollution killing us? Dec 16 convict seeks review

Rediff.com11 Dec 2019

Akshay moves SC, saying death penalty entails 'cold blooded killing'. The SC has already rejected review pleas of 3 other convicts.

PIL in HC against AAP's job offer to Rohith Vemula's brother

PIL in HC against AAP's job offer to Rohith Vemula's brother

Rediff.com10 May 2016

As per the Cabinet, the decision was taken on a representation received from Rohith's brother seeking support for himself and his family by way of employment.

Drink coffee to live longer

Drink coffee to live longer

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

Drinking three to five cups of coffee a day might help you live longer, new research from Harvard suggests.

Sexual harassment case: Ex-lab assistant succumbs to injuries

Sexual harassment case: Ex-lab assistant succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com7 Oct 2013

A former laboratory assistant of a Delhi University college, who had set herself on fire seven days ago after alleging sexual harassment by a college principal, succumbed to her injuries on Monday.

No more corporal punishment in TN schools

No more corporal punishment in TN schools

Rediff.com16 Jan 2007

Of late, the state government had been receiving complaints that teachers were using abusive language against children and were torturing them physically.

Kanhaiya wrongly labelled anti-national: Uddhav

Kanhaiya wrongly labelled anti-national: Uddhav

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

Instead of giving them proper guidance and directions, the government is 'misleading' them, he said.

Summer 2007 has shades of Rang De Basanti

Summer 2007 has shades of Rang De Basanti

Rediff.com13 Jun 2008

If you liked Rang De Basanti, there's a chance you may like Summer 2007. The film does not pack in patriotism, nor does it boast of stars. But it has a touch of humanity, and a noble story.

Smriti injects patriotism in universities; told to fly tricolour on 207 ft mast

Smriti injects patriotism in universities; told to fly tricolour on 207 ft mast

Rediff.com18 Feb 2016

The move that comes in the backdrop of the massive controversy over alleged anti-India protests in the JNU.

Jobless growth turning into job-loss growth: Manmohan

Jobless growth turning into job-loss growth: Manmohan

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

Singh asserted that the domestic challenges of India's economy were daunting in their complexity and devastating in their impact on the society.

Racially abused Sikh awarded damages in New Zealand

Racially abused Sikh awarded damages in New Zealand

Rediff.com10 Mar 2015

The Sikh student has been awarded $45,000 (Rs 20.5 lakh) in damages.

'We have nothing to do with the blasts in Lanka'

'We have nothing to do with the blasts in Lanka'

Rediff.com22 Apr 2019

'The blasts in Lanka are against our ideology.'

BJP people were involved in the Dadri incident, alleges Rahul

BJP people were involved in the Dadri incident, alleges Rahul

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi on Friday dismissed prime minister's remarks on the Dadri lynching incident.

Rizvi college prays for Minal Panchal

Rizvi college prays for Minal Panchal

Rediff.com20 Apr 2007

Minal had completed her undergraduate degree from Rizvi College of Architecture Mumbai in 1998.

Now a Dalit quota stick to beat AMU with

Now a Dalit quota stick to beat AMU with

Rediff.com6 Jul 2018

'The brazen politics, in this series of bullying of AMU by functionaries of the Union and provincial governments, utterly disregarding the fact that the matter is sub judice, is quite obvious.' 'One needs to see through the desperate politics of the BJP which governs both Uttar Pradesh and the Centre, especially its woes over its Dalit support base,' says AMU Professor Mohammad Sajjad.

Pakistan: 10 killed in attacks

Pakistan: 10 killed in attacks

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Ten people, including six security personnel, were killed and five others injured on Wednesday in two separate attacks on army and police vehicles in Pakistan, which officials suspect could be a fallout of the crackdown on Lal Masjid clerics.

'The Centre is trying to silence JNU'

'The Centre is trying to silence JNU'

Rediff.com16 Feb 2016

'If they succeed in silencing this great university, it will be a tragic day for the nation.'

'The tragic thing about Sushant's passing is...'

'The tragic thing about Sushant's passing is...'

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'You are not going to find success all the time and you will feel insecure when your film fails at the box office, but that's a part of the game.' 'You just deal with it and move on.; 'Maybe the problem was something else and not so much about his career.'

Day after: Mourners bury victims of Peshawar school massacre

Day after: Mourners bury victims of Peshawar school massacre

Rediff.com17 Dec 2014

A shocked Pakistan on Wednesday began observing 3 days of national mourning for the 141 people, mostly children, massacred by the Taliban suicide attackers in horrendous terror attack in northwestern city of Peshawar.

SC to hear Dec 16 convict's review plea next week

SC to hear Dec 16 convict's review plea next week

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

A 3-judge bench would hear the plea, that has questioned

Anupam Kher is learning politics the hard way

Anupam Kher is learning politics the hard way

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

'Kanhaiya Kumar and others of his ilk are now out on bail. But what about the NIT 'anti-nationals'?' asks Amulya Ganguli.

25 killed as Taliban terrorists storm university in Pakistan

25 killed as Taliban terrorists storm university in Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

Extensive firing continues in the area and heavy contingents of elite force have been deployed.

Low marks don't necessarily mean a failed career

Low marks don't necessarily mean a failed career

Rediff.com5 Jun 2007

Students need to know that a bad grade does not mean a failed career. If you have found success despite academic drawbacks, share your stories with us -- they will serve to inspire many demoralised youngsters.

Board exams: Depressed about poor marks?

Board exams: Depressed about poor marks?

Rediff.com29 May 2007

With exam results around the corner, young students are under immense pressure. We invite readers to share similar experiences to help them cope.

Dalit scholar Rohith's last words: 'From shadows to the stars'

Dalit scholar Rohith's last words: 'From shadows to the stars'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

In his suicide letter, Rohith chose not to chronicle the events that led him to make his decision to kill himself but instead wanted human beings to be treated as minds, "as glorious things made up of star dust, in every field, in studies, in streets, in life and in death".

Thousands join pro-Jallikattu protests; HC refuses to intervene

Thousands join pro-Jallikattu protests; HC refuses to intervene

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

The state government held talks with the protesting youth to sort out the matter.

Pak synonym for terrorism; sacrifice of CRPF jawans won't go in vain: PM

Pak synonym for terrorism; sacrifice of CRPF jawans won't go in vain: PM

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

"All of us can feel the pain of families of the Pulwama martyrs. We understand your anger," Modi said.

Tension mounts as devotees stop women from travelling to Sabarimala

Tension mounts as devotees stop women from travelling to Sabarimala

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, however, told reporters that no one would be allowed to block devotees from proceeding to Sabarimala.

8 million trees are cut per year to make pencils! They can change that

8 million trees are cut per year to make pencils! They can change that

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Two young entrepreneurs from Tamil Nadu are making pencils eco-friendly.

Indian's conviction for spying on gay roommate may be reversed

Indian's conviction for spying on gay roommate may be reversed

Rediff.com1 Apr 2015

An Indian-origin former Rutgers student, convicted for spying on his gay roommate who then committed suicide, could see his conviction for bias intimidation reversed after the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled that the state's law in this regard was unconstitutional.