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Sushant Singh Rajput's unfulfilled dreams

Sushant Singh Rajput's unfulfilled dreams

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Sushant once shared his dreams with the world. While he managed to fulfill some, he had wanted to do so much more.

Suspensions revoked but stir at Hyderabad university continues

Suspensions revoked but stir at Hyderabad university continues

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Students sought "unconditional" revocation of suspension of four Dalit students and action against those responsible for the alleged suicide of research scholar Rohith Vemula.

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Fear of the future provokes mental health crisis

Rediff.com14 Sep 2020

The young are most vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal ideas at this time.

BJP leader: Bandaru Dattatreya mishandled the Rohith issue

BJP leader: Bandaru Dattatreya mishandled the Rohith issue

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

'Bandaru Dattatreya shouldn't have blindly accepted what the ABVP told him.'

Wasn't stopped from examining Rohith: HCU doctor disputes Smriti's claim

Wasn't stopped from examining Rohith: HCU doctor disputes Smriti's claim

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The duty doctor at the University of Hyderabad health centre today appeared to contradict the claim of HRD Minister Smriti Irani that no doctor was allowed near the body of research scholar Rohith Vemula on the day he had died either to revive him or remove him to hospital.

12-yr-old boy jumps to death after scolding, teacher held

12-yr-old boy jumps to death after scolding, teacher held

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

A 12-year-old student of a private school in Navi Mumbai allegedly committed suicide by jumping from his fourth-floor classroom after being scolded by his science teacher, police said on Wednesday.

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Father takes fight to Smriti Irani after teen 'harassed' at school kills herself

Father takes fight to Smriti Irani after teen 'harassed' at school kills herself

Rediff.com4 Feb 2015

The girl committed suicide after being upbraided by her teachers.

PhD scholar among 6 arrested for attack on CRPF convoy in Banihal

PhD scholar among 6 arrested for attack on CRPF convoy in Banihal

Rediff.com30 Apr 2019

The PhD scholar is an active member of Jamiat-e-Talaba, the student wing of banned Jammat-e-Islami (JeI).

It's time for the government to cut its losses

It's time for the government to cut its losses

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

'In order to restore things to even keel, the government would be very well advised to cut its current political losses and work towards healing wounds across the nation. It still has its work cut out. It will have to work very hard to repair the political damage among Dalit and tribal communities,' says David Devadas.

Irani shunted out of HRD to divert Vemula issue: Kanhaiya

Irani shunted out of HRD to divert Vemula issue: Kanhaiya

Rediff.com6 Jul 2016

Kanhaiya, who is out on bail in a sedition case, has been leading a movement demanding justice for Rohith Vemula, a Hyderabad university scholar who was found hanging in his room earlier this year after he along with five others were suspended.

Why are exams destroying our children?

Why are exams destroying our children?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2019

The examination season -- and results -- represent enormous pressure, both for students and parents.

We are Brahmins, OBCs, Dalits, Muslims, but are we Indians?

We are Brahmins, OBCs, Dalits, Muslims, but are we Indians?

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

Rohith Vemula's suicide exposes all of us as a nation, argues Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

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.

Teen found hanging at Noida school, parents allege rape, murder

Teen found hanging at Noida school, parents allege rape, murder

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The incident allegedly took place on July 3 at the school in Sector 115 and came to light on Sunday after an uproar on social media, demanding justice for the girl's family, police said.

What Hong Kong needs to do to stop the violence

What Hong Kong needs to do to stop the violence

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

'This is not a time for bruised egos, face, shows of state power, petulance, or PR spin. It is a time for big-tent action across a table -- no matter how acrimonious -- with transparency, and with the media present,' notes Vijay Verghese.

Digital Detox To Avoid Health Problems

Digital Detox To Avoid Health Problems

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Start your digital detox today before irreversible damage to health and mental complications stalk your life, advises Ramesh Menon.

Special hearing in Delhi HC over Nirbhaya convicts' hanging today

Special hearing in Delhi HC over Nirbhaya convicts' hanging today

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

The HC has issued a notice to Tihar jail authorities and the Nirbhaya convicts and sought their response on a plea moved by the Centre challenging the stay on their execution.

Honour killing in Bareilly; Girl strangulated, body hanged

Honour killing in Bareilly; Girl strangulated, body hanged

Rediff.com12 May 2014

In a case of honour killing, a 14-year-old girl was strangulated to death by her family members who later hanged her body to pass it off as a case of suicide in Mirzapur Jagir village in Bareilly, police said on Monday.

'Teachers should rise above caste'

'Teachers should rise above caste'

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

'Teachers discriminate among students based on caste, religion and gender,' says Dr Rajesh Paswan, an associate professor at JNU.

Looking at Sushant's roller coaster life

Looking at Sushant's roller coaster life

Rediff.com15 Jun 2020

Sushant finished off his innings in style by scoring high on his last theatrical release, Chichhore, a film that was ironically about suicide not being a solution.

'No room for sedition in a democratic country'

'No room for sedition in a democratic country'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

The former Naval chief said that the idea of nationalism is not restricted only to the military and its men and that booking students under such a law was 'ridiculous'.

'Criminals happiest under BJP: Akhilesh

'Criminals happiest under BJP: Akhilesh

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

'The BJP will never act against the minister because it stands with criminals.'

Rohith's mother admitted in ICU for chest pain

Rohith's mother admitted in ICU for chest pain

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

University of Hyderabad scholar Rohith Vemula's mother was admitted to the hospital on Sunday after she complained of chest pain.

NEET: The CBSE Factor

NEET: The CBSE Factor

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

Data from Tamil Naduindicates that NEET favours likely CBSE students. CBSE students took every third seat available in government medical colleges in the state.

WATCH LIVE! Day 3 of Budget session in Parliament

WATCH LIVE! Day 3 of Budget session in Parliament

Rediff.com25 Feb 2016

The Rohith Vemula suicide and the Jawaharlal Nehru University row continues to dominate the discussions in Parliament on Day 3 of the Budget Session.

Irani takes on opposition, says she is being targetted

Irani takes on opposition, says she is being targetted

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Under intense attack, HRD Minister Smriti Irani on Wednesday made a forceful statement in Lok Sabha, saying Kanhaiya Kumar and some other students had been found indulging in anti-national activities by the Jawaharlal Nehru University authorities themselves.

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.

Sack VC if your tears are real, Rahul tells Modi

Sack VC if your tears are real, Rahul tells Modi

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Holding a 'padyatra' in drought-hit Bundelkhand, Rahul Gandhi on Saturday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying he should think about farmers and labourers too and not just industrialists and give more funds for the backward region.

No decision today on Delhi 2012 rapists' appeal against death penalty

No decision today on Delhi 2012 rapists' appeal against death penalty

Rediff.com4 May 2018

The apex court had on May 5, 2017 upheld the verdict of the Delhi high court and the trial court awarding capital punishment to four convicts - Mukesh, 29, Pawan Gupta, 22, Vinay Sharma, 23, and Akshay Kumar Singh, 31, -- in the sensational December 2012 case that related to gang rape and murder of a 23-year-old paramedic student in Delhi.

BJP to fight TN urban civic polls alone, says alliance with AIADMK intact

BJP to fight TN urban civic polls alone, says alliance with AIADMK intact

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The Tamil Nadu unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Monday announced that it would contest alone in the urban civic polls slated to be held on February 19, even while asserting that its alliance with the All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam in the state remained intact.

ABVP's fight for the next generation

ABVP's fight for the next generation

Rediff.com7 Mar 2016

BJP-supported students' union, aided by a friendly government, is aggressively settling historical scores with Leftist students' organisations.

Want freedom within India and not from India, Kanhaiya says after release

Want freedom within India and not from India, Kanhaiya says after release

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Returning to JNU campus on his release from jail three weeks after his arrest, Kanhaiya Kumar said they are seeking freedom within the country and not from India.

12 killed, 32 injured as burqa-clad terrorists attack Peshawar college

12 killed, 32 injured as burqa-clad terrorists attack Peshawar college

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

The Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan claimed responsibility for the attack.

ABVP holds march against 'anti-nationals'

ABVP holds march against 'anti-nationals'

Rediff.com24 Feb 2016

Hundreds of ABVP supporters on Wednesday marched from Ramlila Maidan to Jantar Mantar to denounce "anti-nationals".

Won't keep quiet to any act of terrorism: India's US envoy

Won't keep quiet to any act of terrorism: India's US envoy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The envoy said India has been successful in articulating its case with the international community including the US.

Islamic State case: Court sends 10 accused to 12-day NIA custody

Islamic State case: Court sends 10 accused to 12-day NIA custody

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

NIA had sought 15-day custodial interrogation of the accused who were arrested from various parts of the national capital and Uttar Pradesh.

Maruti Eeco used in Pulwama terror attack, NIA identifies owner

Maruti Eeco used in Pulwama terror attack, NIA identifies owner

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The NIA investigators, with the support of forensic and automobile experts, have been able to identify the vehicle used in the blast.

3 Indian-origin teens bag prizes worth $100,000 at US science contest

3 Indian-origin teens bag prizes worth $100,000 at US science contest

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

Shriya and Adhya Beesam won the competition while Vineet Edupuganti won the top individual award.

NIA busts ISIS-inspired terror module planning to attack VIPs, 10 arrested

NIA busts ISIS-inspired terror module planning to attack VIPs, 10 arrested

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

The module was in touch with foreign handlers, whose identity is yet to be established, NIA Inspector General Alok Mittal told reporters.