'Gandhi had given the call 'Do or Die'. And with all the leaders arrested, you had to be your own leader.'
A student allegedly threatened a PhysicsWallah teacher with a slipper during an online class in 2023 -- one of the several safety-related incidents revealed by the edtech unicorn in its updated draft papers filed ahead of its initial public offering (IPO).
The 61-year-old former first-class cricketer on Tuesday said his son's journey to become the No. 1 T20I batter began when a young Abhishek would insist on batting with his father's kit, trouble his mother, and rope in his two sisters for late-night practice sessions.
rediffGURU Dr Nidhi Gupta, a physiotherapist and the founder of Merahki Holistic Wellness Company explains why it's important to correct your posture while sitting or working.
Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.
A senior government official died and his wife was seriously injured after their motorcycle was hit by a BMW in Delhi. The wife alleges the couple in the car delayed taking them to a proper hospital.
'Pageantry is a world that makes you a character; aap ek kirdaar bante hai.' 'For your entire life, you get an opportunity to inspire others and I have stepped into it.'
'Today when I see them talking to people from different countries confidently, I realise that education does not come from classrooms alone but from life experiences too.'
In yet another tragic incident of gun violence in the United States, a man opened fire during morning Mass at a Catholic school in the city of Minneapolis in the state of Minnesota, killing two children and injuring 17 others before turning the gun on himself, media repots said, citing law enforcement and hospital officials.
Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.
Perfect occasion to list 30 real-life educators whose unique methods, unwavering dedication or scholarly persona impressed us.
With no money or staff, here's how Batskhem Thabah, a teacher, transformed an abandoned village school in rainy Raibah into a lively place for learning.
Police in Shahapur, Maharashtra, have registered a case against a school principal and teachers for allegedly forcing female students to strip to check for menstruation after bloodstains were found in a school toilet.
A woman in Ghaziabad, India, has filed a police complaint against her husband and in-laws, alleging dowry harassment, mental torture, and demands that she attain a body like Bollywood actor Nora Fatehi. She also alleges forced abortion and physical assault.
The incident took place this afternoon after the woman student met the Principal of Fakir Mohan (Autonomous) College, Balasore, Dilip Kumar Ghose. She had earlier lodged a sexual harassment complaint against Samira Kumar Sahu, Assistant Professor (Stage-l) in Educational Studies, who is also the head of the department and demanded action against him.
The Chhattisgarh High Court has directed the state government to pay Rs 25,000 each to 84 students who consumed mid-day meals soiled by a dog. The court cited negligence on the part of the government and emphasized the need for vigilance in providing mid-day meals.
Uttar Pradesh Police has busted an inter-state religious conversion racket and arrested four individuals, including a madrasa cleric, officials said in Bareilly on Wednesday.
'The world does not know that the families of these journalists were threatened and one by one they too have been killed.'
Ministers arrested post-2014 who, if the 130 Constitutional Amendment had been in effect, would have been unseated from office.
Nitish Kumar has pledged to create 10 million jobs in the next five years apart from offering voters many other sops.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi hailed 100 years of Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) as a "very proud and glorious" journey and saluted all its volunteers for their dedicated service to the nation.
A seven-year-old girl died in Palakkad, Kerala after falling from a scooter and being run over by a bus. The accident has sparked protests over poor road conditions.
'Almost half of our students still remain unsure and career anxiety continues to steal their sleep and peace of mind.'
Devendra Fadnavis, who is set to become the chief minister of Maharashtra for a third time, was a sensitive, polite and helpful student who never boasted about his family's political background, recalls one of his school teachers. Savitri Subramanium, who was Fadnavis' teacher in Saraswati Vidyalaya from Class 8 to 10, says he was an average student but studied well. She remembers him as a polite and simple student who never boasted about his family's political background even though his father Gangadharrao Fadnavis was an MLC at the time. Subramanium said she never thought that Fadnavis would become a good orator as he never came on stage or performed on stage during the school days. She added that he may have inculcated these qualities during his participation in Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) as a student activist.
The process for the takeover of the management of the schools began on Saturday morning as officials of district administrations, principals of the respective nearest high and higher secondary schools, accompanied by police teams, reached these schools, the officials said.
'The chemistry came very naturally; we didn't have to try too hard. It was there already and it just flowed. It was effortless.'
A student was killed and five others injured when a landslide triggered by heavy rains hit a government school in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district.
Sachin Tendulkar marvelled at India's rise in newer disciplines, while Abhinav Bindra paid tribute to all those who "silently carry the athletes forward" as the two icons offered their views on India's sporting growth on National Sports Day.
'Often people outside paint a wrong picture of us of Kashmiris. We are not like that. We are cool and bindaas,' said the lady, a teacher, caressing my cheeks in the pressing crowds.
Do not argue, debate or dispute on any topic with someone who may be contemplating suicide or self harm, warns psychologist Dr Sahir Jamati.
'...you won't have to announce it yourself -- people around you will tell you it's time.'
One year after Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule ended in Bangladesh, hopes for real democracy are fading.
A concrete slab holding up the main gate of a government senior secondary girls school in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer district collapsed on Monday, instantly killing a six-year-old boy who was there to be accompanied home by his sister studying in the school, police said.
'Arundhati Roy is like a ballerina performing on a high wire, cool, supremely at ease but conscious of all the adoring eyes on her,' notes P Vijaya Kumar.
The aircraft crashed into the Milestone School and College campus in Dhaka's Uttara area.
As the digital age turns children into informed, opinionated little adults, what guardrails should parents employ? Parents with new-age sensibilities admit to oftentimes feeling stumped. A psychologist, a principal and an eye doctor suggest how they can navigate this new parental landscape.
'These Marathas are farmers and they only do farming. They have no other business other than farming. Now, they want reservations because farming is no longer a profitable business.'In this interview, veteran farmers' rights advocate and founding member of the Shetkari Sanghatna, Vijay Jawandhia, with Syed Firdaus Ashraf/Rediff unpacks the historical and structural roots of the agitation.
The body of a college student who set herself ablaze following alleged sexual harassment by a professor was cremated in her village in Odisha's Balasore district. Thousands attended the cremation, demanding justice for the victim.
Police in Thane have arrested a school principal and staff member after allegations that girl students were forced to strip to check for menstruation. The incident sparked outrage among parents, leading to protests and a police investigation.
This mission is the 14th human flight for the New Shepard programme and the 34th in its history.
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