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Corporate India's Conduct Conundrum: Bridging Policy and Practice

Corporate India's Conduct Conundrum: Bridging Policy and Practice

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Recent controversies at major IT firms like TCS and Infosys have highlighted a persistent gap between workplace conduct policies and their implementation in corporate India. While companies assert zero tolerance for harassment and discrimination, employees and experts point to uneven enforcement and the need to embed ethical behaviour into organisational culture.

Summer Holiday Travel Insurance: Key Things To Know

Summer Holiday Travel Insurance: Key Things To Know

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Understand your travel insurance policy before travelling abroad this summer. This article outlines what travel insurance covers, including trip cancellations, missed connections, and medical emergencies, and what it excludes, such as war-related disruptions and pre-existing conditions.

Why CBI Officers Were Jailed For Assaulting IRS Officer

Why CBI Officers Were Jailed For Assaulting IRS Officer

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has sentenced two CBI officers to three months' imprisonment for assaulting and trespassing into the residence of an IRS officer during a raid two decades ago.

Odisha To Formulate SOP After Census Officials Attacked

Odisha To Formulate SOP After Census Officials Attacked

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Four Census officials were assaulted in Odisha's Dhenkanal district, prompting the state government to formulate a standard operating procedure (SOP) to safeguard census officials from physical harm and heat-related risks.

Mercedes says demand stays strong despite supply disruptions

Mercedes says demand stays strong despite supply disruptions

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Despite the ongoing West Asia conflict causing global trade route disruptions, Mercedes-Benz India reports resilient customer demand, particularly for its new electric CLA sedan, though it faces challenges with component supply delays and escalating shipping costs.

WADA To Evaluate India's Dope Testing Lab

WADA To Evaluate India's Dope Testing Lab

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) will assess the performance of India's National Dope Testing Laboratory (NDTL) in the coming months, a process described as routine by the National Anti-Doping Agency (NADA). WADA President Witold Banka expressed satisfaction with the facility after a recent visit, while India is also in the running to host the next WADA Global Education Conference.

Tax Guide: MFs, Property, Pension And Redevelopment

Tax Guide: MFs, Property, Pension And Redevelopment

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Ask rediffGURU and tax expert Mihir Tanna your income tax-related questions.

Intense battle of ballot in Tamil Nadu's cradle Of democracy

Intense battle of ballot in Tamil Nadu's cradle Of democracy

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

There is something that makes the Uthiramerur assembly constituency in Kancheepuram district special.

Corporate India's Conduct Conundrum: Bridging Policy and Practice

Corporate India's Conduct Conundrum: Bridging Policy and Practice

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Recent controversies at major IT firms like TCS and Infosys have highlighted a persistent gap between workplace conduct policies and their implementation in corporate India. While companies assert zero tolerance for harassment and discrimination, employees and experts point to uneven enforcement and the need to embed ethical behaviour into organisational culture.

NCW Submits Recommendations For Acid Attack Victim Support

NCW Submits Recommendations For Acid Attack Victim Support

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has submitted a comprehensive set of recommendations to various central ministries, outlining a survivor-centric framework to enhance care, justice, and rehabilitation for acid-attack victims.

Husband Must Maintain Wife Despite Financial Issues: High Court

Husband Must Maintain Wife Despite Financial Issues: High Court

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a husband cannot avoid his responsibility to maintain his wife, even if he claims financial hardship.

Junior Athletes Gear Up For National Athletics Meet

Junior Athletes Gear Up For National Athletics Meet

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The National Junior (U20) Athletics Federation competition is set to begin in Tumkur, Karnataka, with young athletes vying for a spot in the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in Hong Kong.

OPPO F33 Pro 5G Arrives: 50 MP Selfie Camera and AMOLED Display

OPPO F33 Pro 5G Arrives: 50 MP Selfie Camera and AMOLED Display

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The brand-new OPPO F33 Pro 5G is is offered in a range of unique stylish finishes including Misty Forest, Starry Blue, Passion Red, Forest Green and Pearl White.

WADA Chief Meets Indian Officials to Strengthen Anti-Doping Efforts

WADA Chief Meets Indian Officials to Strengthen Anti-Doping Efforts

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

World Anti-Doping Agency President Witold Banka is in India to discuss the implementation of effective anti-doping measures with sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya and other officials, following concerns about India's high doping numbers.

'Economically, nobody is winning this war'

'Economically, nobody is winning this war'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

'Markets never fully lose hope. But an important shift could come if the Strait remains closed -- moving from high prices to no prices.'

Naval Singh Removed After Sumit Antil Alleges Harassment

Naval Singh Removed After Sumit Antil Alleges Harassment

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The Paralympic Committee of India (PCI) has terminated the services of coach Naval Singh after Paralympic gold medallist Sumit Antil accused him of mental harassment and verbal abuse.

Pietersen, Cook In Public Spat Over Bethell's IPL decision

Pietersen, Cook In Public Spat Over Bethell's IPL decision

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Former England captains Kevin Pietersen and Alastair Cook are at odds over Jacob Bethell's decision to remain in the IPL despite not playing any matches, with Pietersen supporting the learning experience and Cook advocating for county cricket.

I commited a crime, made a mistake, says Delhi murder accused

I commited a crime, made a mistake, says Delhi murder accused

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A Delhi court has remanded Rahul Meena, accused of murdering the daughter of a senior IRS officer, to four days of police custody. The accused admitted to committing a crime and a mistake, claiming he needed the deceased's fingerprints to open a locker.

Andrew Holland: 'I'd Lean Towards 60-70% in Largecaps'

Andrew Holland: 'I'd Lean Towards 60-70% in Largecaps'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

'... with the rest split between mid and smallcaps, as valuations are becoming more attractive across segments.'

Hasaranga, Pathirana face uncertainty over IPL 2026 participation

Hasaranga, Pathirana face uncertainty over IPL 2026 participation

Rediff.com6 Apr 2026

Wanindu Hasaranga, Matheesha Pathirana yet to take SLC-mandated fitness tests

Andhra Pradesh Inaugurates Quantum Facility to Boost Indigenous Tech Manufacturing

Andhra Pradesh Inaugurates Quantum Facility to Boost Indigenous Tech Manufacturing

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Andhra Pradesh has launched India's first quantum reference facility, aiming to build a sovereign hardware ecosystem and boost indigenous manufacturing of advanced computing systems.

Maharashtra Police Seize Banned Tobacco Products in Latur Raid

Maharashtra Police Seize Banned Tobacco Products in Latur Raid

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Police in Latur, Maharashtra, seized scented tobacco and other banned products worth 3.75 lakh and arrested one person after raiding a godown in Chakur town.

Diamond Harbour Dominate Gokulam Kerala In I-League Clash

Diamond Harbour Dominate Gokulam Kerala In I-League Clash

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Diamond Harbour FC defeated Gokulam Kerala FC 5-2 in the Indian Football League, solidifying their position at the top of the table and pushing Gokulam Kerala closer to relegation.

'Impact of the spike in energy prices will be transient'

'Impact of the spike in energy prices will be transient'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

'As re-industrialisation gathers pace across regions like Asia, Europe and the US, a wide range of products and inputs will see demand.'

Why Mass Fish Deaths In Najafgarh Drain Are A Concern

Why Mass Fish Deaths In Najafgarh Drain Are A Concern

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Thousands of dead fish have been found floating in the Najafgarh drain near the Dhansa regulator, raising concerns about pollution levels. Activists attribute the deaths to the inflow of untreated residential effluents and industrial wastes, exacerbated by rising temperatures.

TCS Makes 25,000 Fresher Offers

TCS Makes 25,000 Fresher Offers

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

These offers provide some relief to engineering students impacted by the uptake in artificial intelligence (AI) tools.

Mid-Size SUVs Fuel 87% Surge in India's EV Sales in FY26

Mid-Size SUVs Fuel 87% Surge in India's EV Sales in FY26

Rediff.com27 Apr 2026

India's electric passenger vehicle market saw an 87.4 per cent year-on-year increase in FY26, reaching 233,246 units, primarily driven by the mid-size SUV segment (20-30 lakh price bracket), while the entry-level segment (sub-10 lakh) experienced a decline.

Pune Maritime Institute Officials Face Charges in Student's Death

Pune Maritime Institute Officials Face Charges in Student's Death

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

The principal of a maritime institute in Pune and three others have been booked for alleged negligence after a student died when a basketball hoop collapsed.

Ex-Army chief Naravane breaks silence on memoir row

Ex-Army chief Naravane breaks silence on memoir row

Rediff.com25 Apr 2026

Former Army chief Gen Manoj Naravane discusses the controversy surrounding his unpublished memoir and his new book exploring military myths and mysteries.

Trinamool Congress Condemns Arrest of I-PAC Co-founder as Electoral Sabotage

Trinamool Congress Condemns Arrest of I-PAC Co-founder as "Electoral Sabotage"

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has strongly condemned the arrest of Vinesh Chandel, co-founder of I-PAC, alleging it is a politically motivated act of "electoral sabotage" ahead of the West Bengal elections.

Mohammad Rizwan Dismisses Retirement Talk Amid T20 Struggles

Mohammad Rizwan Dismisses Retirement Talk Amid T20 Struggles

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan says he has no plans to retire from T20 cricket despite recent struggles, vowing to regain his form and compete for a place in the national side.

IPL 2026: Out Or Not Out? Allen's Dismissal Sparks Controversy

IPL 2026: Out Or Not Out? Allen's Dismissal Sparks Controversy

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

A glaring howler marred the clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants in Kolkata on Thursday, April 9, 2026, as KKR opener Finn Allen was wrongly given out despite clear evidence of a boundary infringement.

US woman raped at K'taka homestay, owner cut WiFi for 3 days

US woman raped at K'taka homestay, owner cut WiFi for 3 days

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

A US national was allegedly sexually assaulted at a homestay in Kodagu, Karnataka, leading to the arrest of a staff member and the owner, who reportedly attempted to cover up the incident.

10 Indians killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war, Centre tells SC

10 Indians killed fighting for Russia in Ukraine war, Centre tells SC

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that ten Indians have died while fighting alongside Russian forces in the Russia-Ukraine war. The court is hearing a plea seeking the repatriation of Indians allegedly forced to fight.

Canadian League Sees First Goal Under 'Daylight' Off-side Rule

Canadian League Sees First Goal Under 'Daylight' Off-side Rule

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

A goal scored under soccer's experimental 'daylight' offside rule was allowed for the first time in a professional match in the Canadian Premier League.

Zimbabwean Pacer Muzarabani Receives Two-Year Ban from PSL for IPL Commitment

Zimbabwean Pacer Muzarabani Receives Two-Year Ban from PSL for IPL Commitment

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Blessing Muzarabani, a Zimbabwean cricketer, has been banned for two years by the Pakistan Super League (PSL) for choosing to play in the Indian Premier League (IPL) despite having a prior agreement with a PSL franchise.

Yuvraj Singh Joins Forces With UAE Developer BNW

Yuvraj Singh Joins Forces With UAE Developer BNW

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has partnered with UAE-based real estate developer BNW Developers for a brand campaign titled 'Against All Odds'.

Gurugram Police Uncover Fake Diabetes Drug Racket

Gurugram Police Uncover Fake Diabetes Drug Racket

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Authorities in Gurugram have uncovered a racket involving the manufacturing and sale of counterfeit Mounjaro (tirzepatide) injections, used for treating type 2 diabetes and aiding weight loss, leading to the arrest of two individuals and a nationwide alert.

Pak handlers used solar CCTV cameras to spy on Indian Army, ISI-linked module busted

Pak handlers used solar CCTV cameras to spy on Indian Army, ISI-linked module busted

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Delhi Police's Special Cell has dismantled an inter-state terror, arms, and espionage module allegedly supported by Pakistani handlers and the ISI, revealing a covert surveillance network near sensitive military locations.

Pune Medics Face Charges After Baby's Death

Pune Medics Face Charges After Baby's Death

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Four doctors and two nurses from a private hospital in Pune have been booked for alleged medical negligence leading to the death of an 11-month-old girl.