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Creativity, not software code, to be main driver of India's economy: Adobe CEO

Creativity, not software code, to be main driver of India's economy: Adobe CEO

Rediff.com1 May 2025

Global tech major Adobe Systems' chief executive Shantanu Narayen on Thursday said creativity, and not software code, will be the main driver of India's economy in the future.

The Many, MANY Jobs Of Akshay Kumar

The Many, MANY Jobs Of Akshay Kumar

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

Before he plays a lawyer in Kesari 2 next, Sukanya Verma looks at the professions Akshay has acted on screen before.

Heavy metal object from IAF aircraft damages MP house; probe launched

Heavy metal object from IAF aircraft damages MP house; probe launched

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

A heavy metal object, suspected to have fallen from an Indian Air Force aircraft, caused significant damage to a house in Pichhore, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred on Friday morning, with no injuries reported. The object, which appeared to be "extremely solid" and had burn marks, created an 8 to 10 feet deep pit in the courtyard of the house. Police and the Air Force are investigating the incident.

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Kerala: The Puzzled Book Of Questions

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Can a culture survive as a way of life, even as the language and writing at its core, alter with time? Can we be rational and Malayalee or do we have to necessarily be religious and proudly cultural to be Malayalee? asks Shyam G Menon.

Many Delhi FIITJEE centres shut down, leaving students in limbo

Many Delhi FIITJEE centres shut down, leaving students in limbo

Rediff.com25 Jan 2025

Several FIITJEE centres in Delhi-NCR have abruptly shut down, leaving students and parents who paid lakhs of rupees in fees in a difficult situation. The closures are attributed to non-payment of salaries for months, leading to teachers resigning and joining other coaching institutes. FIRs have been registered against two FIITJEE centres in Noida and Ghaziabad, highlighting allegations of criminal conspiracy and breach of trust. Parents are concerned about their children's academic future and are seeking answers and solutions from FIITJEE.

The Kiss Girl Hema Malini Took Panga With

The Kiss Girl Hema Malini Took Panga With

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

'Dharmendra was paying a little extra attention to me and she didn't like it.'

Kerala CPM leader booked over postal ballot breach remarks

Kerala CPM leader booked over postal ballot breach remarks

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Following that, Sudhakaran, at another event in Alappuzha on Thursday, claimed that what he had said earlier was not completely true and he had added something extra to it from his "imagination".

India, UK drop key demands in FTA talks

India, UK drop key demands in FTA talks

Rediff.com7 May 2025

India and the UK have respected each other's political sensitivities during the negotiations for free trade agreement, with New Delhi agreeing to drop its demand on post-study work visas for students in exchange for Britain withdrawing its request to open up legal services here, an official said on Wednesday.

Should India Be Worried About Asim Munir?

Should India Be Worried About Asim Munir?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

India had better be prepared. Munir could be back at our throats soon, even within the next 12 months, warns Shekhar Gupta.

Who Is Wing Commander Vyomika Singh?

Who Is Wing Commander Vyomika Singh?

Rediff.com7 May 2025

Wing Commander Vyomika Singh's role at the press briefing for Operation Sindoor is consistent with her experience as a helicopter pilot in Jammu and Kashmir during the course of her career.

Azad Kashmir, Free Palestine graffiti at Jadavpur University sparks row

Azad Kashmir, Free Palestine graffiti at Jadavpur University sparks row

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

The alleged entry of 'plainclothes police personnel' on the university campus on Monday also did not go down well with a section of the students and teachers.

Bihar suspends teachers' training, deploys them for caste survey

Bihar suspends teachers' training, deploys them for caste survey

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

In a letter, State Council of Educational Research and Training director Sajjan R urged competent authorities to immediately suspend all such teachers' training programmes.

EC probes Kerala CPM leader's claim of postal ballot breach in 1989 polls

EC probes Kerala CPM leader's claim of postal ballot breach in 1989 polls

Rediff.com15 May 2025

As part of the investigation, EC officials visited Sudhakaran's residence on Thursday and recorded his statement. They said the matter would be submitted to the district collector for further actions.

History In Minutes: Vikramshila, Iconic Uni To Rise From Ashes

History In Minutes: Vikramshila, Iconic Uni To Rise From Ashes

Rediff.com21 Apr 2025

With six colleges, the university campus was a hub of scholars from around the world. It was the first to award degree titles like Mahapandit and Pandit to graduating students.

'Remove posts in 5 hrs': HC raps Abhijit Iyer Mitra

'Remove posts in 5 hrs': HC raps Abhijit Iyer Mitra

Rediff.com21 May 2025

The Delhi high court on Wednesday rapped commentator Abhijit Iyer Mitra for his alleged defamatory and abusive social media posts against nine women journalists of media house Newslaundry and asked him to remove the posts within five hours.

Turkish Olympic skier Berkin Usta dies in hotel fire

Turkish Olympic skier Berkin Usta dies in hotel fire

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Turkish Olympic skier Berkin Usta died on Thursday in a fire at a ski resort hotel in the country's northwest, the Turkey Ski Federation said.

India should spend $1 bn annually to train school teachers: Narayana Murthy

India should spend $1 bn annually to train school teachers: Narayana Murthy

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

One possible way of accelerating National Education Policy's outcome is to invite 10,000 retired highly accomplished teachers from the developed world and from India in STEM areas to create 2,500 "Train the Teacher" colleges in the country's 28 states and eight union territories, Murthy said.

Day after mother's passing, retiring SC judge Oka delivers 11 verdicts

Day after mother's passing, retiring SC judge Oka delivers 11 verdicts

Rediff.com23 May 2025

Justice Abhay S Oka, known for his unwavering commitment to liberty and constitutional values, bid farewell to the Supreme Court of India. In his final address, he stressed his dedication to upholding constitutional liberties, emphasizing that it was his "honest endeavor" to fulfill the dream of the Constitution's framers. He also expressed gratitude to the bar and his colleagues for their support and shared heartfelt memories from his time on the bench. Justice Oka's departure marks the end of a distinguished judicial career spanning over two decades, during which he served as a judge of the Bombay High Court, Chief Justice of the Karnataka High Court, and ultimately, as a Supreme Court justice.

Let people of K'taka decide who is at fault: Sonu Nigam on language row

Let people of K'taka decide who is at fault: Sonu Nigam on language row

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Popular singer Sonu Nigam has reiterated his love for the Kannada people but said he was "threatened" by a group of young men at a recent concert in Bengaluru over language issues. Nigam said he was "threatened" by a group of young men who demanded he sing in Kannada at the concert. He said he will cooperate with police authorities in Karnataka and will accept their verdict.

K'taka teacher tells students to 'go to Pakistan', shunted

K'taka teacher tells students to 'go to Pakistan', shunted

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

The sources also said the teacher was upset with the noise in the class. In a fit of rage, she scolded the children and asked them to go to Pakistan if they did not want to study.

The Pani Puri Deal That's Going Viral

The Pani Puri Deal That's Going Viral

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

The pani puri vendor is drawing attention with exclusive deals, including a lifetime unlimited pani puri offer for Rs 99,000 and a Rs 21,000 reward for anyone who can eat 151 pani puris in one sitting.

The 17 Girls India Will Never Forget

The 17 Girls India Will Never Forget

Rediff.com29 May 2025

Barely out of their teens, the first batch of girls will graduate alongside 300 male cadets from the National Defence Academy.

UGC Draft Regulations And AMU

UGC Draft Regulations And AMU

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Will the Draft UGC Regulations 2025 undermine our universities? Unlikely, notes Professor Mohammad Sajjad, citing how AMU has utilised its exceptional autonomy.

Now UP teacher asks Muslim boy to slap Hindu classmate, arrested

Now UP teacher asks Muslim boy to slap Hindu classmate, arrested

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

A school teacher was arrested on Thursday for inciting communal hatred after she allegedly ordered a Muslim student to slap a Hindu classmate for not answering a question, the police said.

Principal suspended over namaaz in Lucknow school, 2 teachers issued warning

Principal suspended over namaaz in Lucknow school, 2 teachers issued warning

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

On Saturday, some Hindu outfits protested against the school administration after which a probe was ordered into the matter.

Undermining Marathi will not be tolerated: Sule

Undermining Marathi will not be tolerated: Sule

Rediff.com19 Apr 2025

NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule has criticized the Maharashtra government's decision to make Hindi a mandatory third language in schools, stating that it will not tolerate any undermining of the Marathi language. Sule also criticized the state's implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, expressing concerns about its potential impact on students and teachers. She also questioned the appointment of a retired bureaucrat as the chief economic advisor to the chief minister and criticized the state's performance in areas like fiscal deficit management and the Jal Jeevan Mission.

Grateful Suyash on how RCB helped fast-track recovery

Grateful Suyash on how RCB helped fast-track recovery

Rediff.com1 May 2025

I had three hernias, but surgery in London helped me play in this IPL: RCB's Suyash Sharma

'Have they totally lost it?': Ashoka univ prof's arrest sparks outrage

'Have they totally lost it?': Ashoka univ prof's arrest sparks outrage

Rediff.com19 May 2025

Mahmudabad, head of the political science department at the private university, was arrested on Sunday after two FIRs were lodged on stringent charges, including endangering sovereignty and integrity, for his social media posts related to Operation Sindoor, police and his lawyer said.

Operation Sindoor post lands Ashoka University associate prof in jail

Operation Sindoor post lands Ashoka University associate prof in jail

Rediff.com18 May 2025

Ashoka Univeristy associate professor Ali Khan Mahmudabad has been arrested for his social media post on Operation Sindoor, police said in Sonipat on Sunday.

Hai Junoon Review: Mindless Fluff

Hai Junoon Review: Mindless Fluff

Rediff.com16 May 2025

The plot goes pretty much as expected but the Hai Junoon team seem to have sat with a check list of issues that affect today's teenagers, and ticked the ones used in the show, observes Deepa Gahlot.

They must not think ...: Sheikh Hasina issues stern warning

They must not think ...: Sheikh Hasina issues stern warning

Rediff.com9 Apr 2025

Deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has issued a strong warning against threats to ban her Awami League party, calling the demands "audacious" and accusing Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus of being a "fraud" and "corrupt" for his role in the current interim government. Hasina, who fled Bangladesh in August 2024 following a student-led uprising, claims Yunus assumed power through a "meticulous design" with funding from overseas and misled students and people. She asserts that her Awami League is the legitimate party, with a strong history of fighting for the people's rights, and accuses Yunus and his supporters of having no constitutional basis or people's mandate to rule the country.

Review: Test Tests Your Patience

Review: Test Tests Your Patience

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

With a better script, Test could have been a compelling relationship drama. Instead, it only tests your patience, complains Mayur Sanap.

World Hypertension Day: 5 Asanas To Help Lower Blood Pressure

World Hypertension Day: 5 Asanas To Help Lower Blood Pressure

Rediff.com17 May 2025

On World Hypertension Day, Atmarpit Dr Mansiji lists five gentle yoga poses that ease stress, calm the mind, and lower blood pressure naturally

Cong asks T'gana govt to talk to all stakeholders on UoH land row

Cong asks T'gana govt to talk to all stakeholders on UoH land row

Rediff.com6 Apr 2025

Amidst growing protests from students and other groups over the Telangana government's plan to develop 400 acres of land adjacent to the University of Hyderabad (UoH) for IT infrastructure, the Congress party has urged the state government to hold discussions with all stakeholders. The Congress leader, Meenakshi Natarajan, who is in charge of party affairs in Telangana, said the government should also consider the objections raised by students and others and await the Supreme Court's ruling on the land issue. The matter is currently being heard in both the Telangana High Court and Supreme Court.

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

UP teacher who asked students to slap Muslim classmate booked

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

In her defence, the teacher, Tripti Tyagi, has said that the video has been tampered with in order to stoke tensions.

Fall from horse saves Kerala family from Pahalgam attack

Fall from horse saves Kerala family from Pahalgam attack

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

In a fortunate twist of fate, a family from Kerala narrowly escaped the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, thanks to a horse-riding accident that delayed their journey.

BJD sprinkles 'Ganga Jal' in Odisha assembly after police entry

BJD sprinkles 'Ganga Jal' in Odisha assembly after police entry

Rediff.com27 Mar 2025

Legislators of the opposition BJD in Odisha sprinkled 'Ganga Jal' in the state Assembly, alleging that the House had been "spiritually polluted" by the entry of policemen. The incident follows a protest by Congress members demanding a House Committee to probe crimes against women, which led to police intervention and the eviction of Congress MLAs from the Assembly. BJD members claim the police action was unprecedented and brought shame to Odisha. The Speaker denounced the act, while the Revenue and Disaster Management Minister asserted the House's inherent purity. The opposition also alleged that police prevented BJD MLAs from leaving the assembly premises on the following day.

Guru-Shishya: When Veep Met Teacher

Guru-Shishya: When Veep Met Teacher

Rediff.com23 May 2023

Accompanied by his wife Dr Sudesh Dhankar, the Veep wanted to thank Ratna Nair who taught him when he was a student at the Sainik School Chittorgarh boarding school in Rajasthan.

VHP men disrupt Xmas celebrations in Kerala school; 3 held

VHP men disrupt Xmas celebrations in Kerala school; 3 held

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs, George Kurian, strongly condemned the alleged threatening of teachers at a government school in Kerala by Viswa Hindu Parishad (VHP) activists over Christmas celebrations. Kurian urged the state government to take stringent action against the culprits to prevent such incidents from recurring. The incident sparked outrage, with opposition leaders accusing the Sangh Parivar of attempting to create communal tension. Meanwhile, VHP leaders clarified that they were not against any religion and admitted that their district office bearers had questioned the teachers about the organisation of the Christmas celebration.

Sirens blare as mock drills conducted across country

Sirens blare as mock drills conducted across country

Rediff.com8 May 2025

India conducted nationwide civil defence mock drills simulating multiple hostile scenarios like air raids, fire emergencies, and rescue operations across several states and union territories. The drills, dubbed 'Operation Abhyaas,' aimed to enhance emergency preparedness in light of recent terror attacks. The exercises involved coordinated efforts by various agencies, including civil defence personnel, police, fire and emergency services, and the military. Mock drills were conducted at various locations, including railway stations, malls, and high-rise buildings, showcasing the response capabilities of authorities in different emergency scenarios. The drills highlighted the importance of public awareness and cooperation in dealing with real-time emergencies.