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United Left wins all 4 panel posts in JNU Students' Union polls

United Left wins all 4 panel posts in JNU Students' Union polls

Rediff.com16 Sep 2018

The AISA, SFI, DSF and AISF have come together to form the 'United Left' alliance.

Review: Poovarasam Peepee has right balance of fun, suspense and emotions

Review: Poovarasam Peepee has right balance of fun, suspense and emotions

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Director Halitha Shameem, deserve credit for weaving an excellent suspense thriller like Poovarasam Peepee.

In Gandhi's Gujarat, elocution competition on 'role model' Godse

In Gandhi's Gujarat, elocution competition on 'role model' Godse

Rediff.com16 Feb 2022

This issue came to light on Wednesday when local newspapers in the Valsad district published reports claiming that a girl student has won the elocution competition for speaking on the subject -"My Role Model - Nathuram Godse (Maro Adarsh - Nathuram Godse)".

How These Lawyers Worked Tirelessly To Free Saibaba

How These Lawyers Worked Tirelessly To Free Saibaba

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

'We were sure our appeal would succeed. We knew we could break down the evidence and show it was hollow.'

Manipur district returns to peace as additional forces withdraw

Manipur district returns to peace as additional forces withdraw

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

Shops and markets have been opened in the morning while vehicles run on the roads in Churachandpur town where the maximum protests and violence took place on Friday and Saturday, officials said.

Rohith suicide: 150 students on hunger strike in Delhi

Rohith suicide: 150 students on hunger strike in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

Alleging "delay in justice" to Hyderabad University research scholar Rohith Vemula, 150 protesting students from universities across Delhi who were detained earlier on Wednesday decided to go on an indefinite hunger strike at Parliament Street police station in New Delhi.

After over 7 months of ethnic strife, Manipur returning to normalcy

After over 7 months of ethnic strife, Manipur returning to normalcy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Over seven months of violence severely hit businesses, schools, colleges and other institutions, besides disrupting transportation and communication networks. It also affected the agrarian sector, considered the mainstay of the state economy.

Search on for Hyderabad students feared drowned, 5 bodies found

Search on for Hyderabad students feared drowned, 5 bodies found

Rediff.com9 Jun 2014

Rescuers on Monday fished out bodies of five Hyderabad-based engineering students, who were washed away in the swirling waters of Beas River along with 20 classmates whose fate is not known as Chief minister Virbhadra Singh ordered a magisterial inquiry and suspension of Resident Engineer of Larji hydropower project.

Teachers suspended for allowing hijab-clad girls write exam

Teachers suspended for allowing hijab-clad girls write exam

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

Two other teachers who were the centre superintendents were also placed under suspension.

Sikh student dragged out of UK nightclub for wearing turban

Sikh student dragged out of UK nightclub for wearing turban

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

'I'm heartbroken. The reason why I was removed was because I refused to remove my turban,' he wrote on Facebook.

Jaane Jaan Review: Mesmerising Kareena Steals The Show

Jaane Jaan Review: Mesmerising Kareena Steals The Show

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Few actors share Kareena's fearlessness for closeups in their 40s. A still force in a high-strung thriller, her marvellously opaque portrayal of a woman hiding skeletons in her closet turns a crafty police procedural into a wistful story of survival, observes Sukanya Verma.

US teacher cries sexual harassment after student hugs her

US teacher cries sexual harassment after student hugs her

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

A 17-year-old high school student in the United States has been suspended for a year for alleged sexual harassment after he hugged his teacher. Sam McNair, a student at Duluth High School in Georgia was suspended last week after he was found to have violated the school's rules on sexual harassment.

Students say PM's remarks 'insulting', vow to step up stir

Students say PM's remarks 'insulting', vow to step up stir

Rediff.com23 Jan 2016

Voicing "dissatisfaction" over remarks by Modi on Friday at a university in Lucknow, the Joint Action Council spearheading the stir asked if the prime minister would now take action against his ministers.

Dalit scholar's death: Student leaders, Congress MP reject Irani's statement

Dalit scholar's death: Student leaders, Congress MP reject Irani's statement

Rediff.com21 Jan 2016

Dismissing allegations that a letter written by him to Union HRD ministry led to the suspension of the five scholars, Dattatreya sought to clarify that he merely forwarded a representation given to him by the Akhil Bhartiya Vidyarthi Parishad.

Curfew, mobile internet snapped in Manipur over violence during tribal stir

Curfew, mobile internet snapped in Manipur over violence during tribal stir

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Thousands of agitators took part in the rally, during which violence between tribals and non-tribals was reported in Torbung area, a senior police officer said.

Hyderabad student's death: Union minister Bandaru Dattatreya booked for abetment to suicide

Hyderabad student's death: Union minister Bandaru Dattatreya booked for abetment to suicide

Rediff.com18 Jan 2016

Agitating students demanded the immediate removal of Dattareya from the Union Cabinet.

'Depressed' Hyderabad university student hangs himself in hostel room

'Depressed' Hyderabad university student hangs himself in hostel room

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Nelli Praveen Kumar, aged about 25, a first semester student of Master of Fine Arts course of Department of Fine Arts, Sarojini Naidu School of Arts and Communication, was found hanging from ceiling in the room at about 4.15 am

3 more killed in Manipur, Kuki groups lift blockade

3 more killed in Manipur, Kuki groups lift blockade

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

The incident took place in Khoijumantabi village late on Saturday night when the 'village volunteers' were guarding the area in a makeshift bunker, a police officer said.

To strike or not to strike, students divided

To strike or not to strike, students divided

Rediff.com31 May 2006

A section of the protestors, mostly resident doctors, are favouring suspension of the strike to honour the Apex Court direction, while others say the court order is not binding on them as it was not addressed to medical students.

'Cheering for any team is not illegal'

'Cheering for any team is not illegal'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

'Those who support the attacks should realise that beating Kashmiri students can't help anyone change the result of the game.'

Sedition charge against Kashmiri students, who cheered for Pak, dropped

Sedition charge against Kashmiri students, who cheered for Pak, dropped

Rediff.com6 Mar 2014

A group of Kashmiri students at a private university in Meerut were on Thursday booked for sedition after they allegedly cheered for the Pakistan team during a cricket match against India.

Dalit student's death gains political heat, campus protests on

Dalit student's death gains political heat, campus protests on

Rediff.com20 Jan 2016

A group of students carrying placards and raising slogans protested in the tense University campus on Wednesday morning.

Hijab row: Will protect constitutional rights of everyone, says SC

Hijab row: Will protect constitutional rights of everyone, says SC

Rediff.com11 Feb 2022

The appeal contended that the high court has sought to curtail the fundamental right of Muslim student women by not allowing them to wear the hijab.

Shocking! 39 MP school kids jabbed with single syringe; vaccinator booked

Shocking! 39 MP school kids jabbed with single syringe; vaccinator booked

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

A vaccinator allegedly used the same syringe to administer anti-COVID-19 vaccine to 39 children at a private school in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar city, officials said.

Long-standing issues fuel Manipur unrest, ST tag for Meiteis latest flashpoint

Long-standing issues fuel Manipur unrest, ST tag for Meiteis latest flashpoint

Rediff.com5 May 2023

The spark for the raging violence was lit by demonstrations by tribal groups against a move to grant the majority Meiteis the Scheduled Tribe status, which the residents of the hills had been enjoying for decades since Independence.

What Manipur govt's latest status report to SC says

What Manipur govt's latest status report to SC says

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

The report urged the top court that the matter may be taken up by the petitioners and other parties with utmost sensitivity as any misinformation or rumour or even suspicion may aggravate the situation in Manipur, where things are slowly returning to normal with the concerted efforts of the central and the state governments.

Kashmiris who cheered for Pak team charged with sedition, sent to jail

Kashmiris who cheered for Pak team charged with sedition, sent to jail

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The three students, two of them aged 20 and one 21, were also remanded in 14-day judicial custody by an Agra court, the officials said.

Demolitions for G20 leave many homeless, claim activists

Demolitions for G20 leave many homeless, claim activists

Rediff.com23 May 2023

At a public hearing in New Delhi on Monday, civil society and community members shared accounts of the evictions and anti-encroachment drives.

Go WILD On OTT This Week

Go WILD On OTT This Week

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

From panthers to crocodiles, Sukanya Verma gives you a wild menu on OTT this week.

World leaders extend condolences over Morbi bridge collapse

World leaders extend condolences over Morbi bridge collapse

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

In his condolence message, Israeli Prime Minister Lapid said that the thoughts and prayers of all Israelis are with the people of India following yesterday's devastating bridge collapse in Gujarat.

'There's no such thing as a poor student -- only poor teaching and curriculum'

'There's no such thing as a poor student -- only poor teaching and curriculum'

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'We often celebrate scholastic excellence while ignoring the majority of students who aren't there yet,' Pratham CEO Rukmini Banerji tells Geetanjali Krishna. 'It's time we celebrated the bottom.'

'Biren Singh's BJP government is playing with fire in Manipur'

'Biren Singh's BJP government is playing with fire in Manipur'

Rediff.com18 May 2023

'Had it not been for the complicity of the state and Biren Singh's leadership, these riots would not have spread this far and for so long.'

Amit Shah announces judicial probe, peace panel to resolve Manipur crisis

Amit Shah announces judicial probe, peace panel to resolve Manipur crisis

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

"Dialogue is the only solution to the ongoing crisis in Manipur," Shah said.

Kerala bus mishap: HC lens on vloggers promoting unsafe buses

Kerala bus mishap: HC lens on vloggers promoting unsafe buses

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

The Kerala high court on Thursday asked the state government as to what steps can be taken to ensure the safety of citizens on the roads in the wake of a bus accident in Palakkad claiming nine lives, including five school students.

Why Veerappan's Story Needed To Be Told

Why Veerappan's Story Needed To Be Told

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'He killed so many people, doing the kind of horrible things he did, and yet, he believed he was making the right choices.'

Delhi gasps for breath: Govt orders 50% WFH, primary schools shut

Delhi gasps for breath: Govt orders 50% WFH, primary schools shut

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that primary schools will be closed from Saturday in view of spike in pollution levels in the national capital.

'The hope left for justice for my father gets crushed'

'The hope left for justice for my father gets crushed'

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

Jyoti Punwani reports on the strange case of Prashant Rahi, MTech, journalist, activist, now in solitary confinement in a Maharashtra prison.

Kerala woman doctor stabbed to death by man she was treating

Kerala woman doctor stabbed to death by man she was treating

Rediff.com10 May 2023

A 23-year-old doctor was stabbed to death on Wednesday at a taluk hospital in Kottarakkara area of Kollam district in Kerala allegedly by a man, a school teacher under suspension, who was brought there by police after being involved in a fight with his family members.

Visa curbs applicable to all, don't target Indians alone, claims China

Visa curbs applicable to all, don't target Indians alone, claims China

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

China on Monday defended its visa curbs which have prevented thousands of stranded Indians from returning to Beijing, saying they are "appropriate" to control the spread of COVID-19 and do not target India alone, but are applied to even Chinese citizens coming back from overseas.

Maharashtra allows schools to reopen offline from Jan 24

Maharashtra allows schools to reopen offline from Jan 24

Rediff.com21 Jan 2022

Maharashtra minister Varsha Gaikwad on Thursday said that schools for Classes 1 to 9 in the state can be reopened for offline classroom sessions from January 24.