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Rafael Nadal's India Connections

Rafael Nadal's India Connections

Rediff.com12 Oct 2024

A year before he won his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros in 2005, Rafa made his debut in India at the Chennai Open.

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Champions Trophy: Sending Team To Pakistan Would Be Dangerous

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

Even a whiff of an incident like the violent 1989 shirt-ripping attack on Krishnamachari Srikkanth by a Karachi spectator would be ruinous. It would set back the ties further, derail an ongoing tournament, and harden Indian attitudes on playing Pakistan anywhere at all, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

This Mum Helps Women Return To Work

This Mum Helps Women Return To Work

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

In two years, the start-up Overqualified Housewives has helped over 6,000 women across India find flexible-job roles across India from salaries ranging between Rs 8,000 to Rs 80,000, making them financially independent.

ED quizzes YouTuber Elvish Yadav again for 7 hrs in snake venom case

ED quizzes YouTuber Elvish Yadav again for 7 hrs in snake venom case

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The agency recorded the statement of the 26-year-old man at its zonal office located at Ashok Marg in Lucknow for about seven hours.

Jharkhand-based NGO Yuwa wins Laureus Sport for Good honour

Jharkhand-based NGO Yuwa wins Laureus Sport for Good honour

Rediff.com17 Feb 2019

The NGO runs a football program in rural Jharkhand covering 450 girls.

SC seeks EC's response over release of voter turnout data

SC seeks EC's response over release of voter turnout data

Rediff.com17 May 2024

"The voter turnout data for the first two phases of the ongoing 2024 Lok Sabha elections published by ECI on April 30 has been published after 11 days of the first phase of polling... on April 19 and four days after second phase of polling... on April 26.

Once She Begged. Now She's A Doctor!

Once She Begged. Now She's A Doctor!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

After a wait of 20 years, Pinki Haryan is a qualified doctor raring to serve the destitute and give them a better life.

IREL's Mining Project Faces Hurdles

IREL's Mining Project Faces Hurdles

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

The PMK has now lent its voice to the protests against the mining of atomic minerals in Kanyakumari.

Why Bhutia has called for complete overhaul in AIFF

Why Bhutia has called for complete overhaul in AIFF

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

'Overall it's time that the federation focuses on how to take Indian football forward. You cannot just have Vision 2046 on paper and not implement things.'

Timeline: How electoral bonds scheme unravelled in SC

Timeline: How electoral bonds scheme unravelled in SC

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Following is the chronology of events in the case related to validity of the electoral bonds scheme, a mode of funding to political parties, in which a five-judge Constitution bench of the Supreme Court on Thursday delivered a landmark verdict annulling it.

Delhi Metro cancels ad referring to breasts as oranges

Delhi Metro cancels ad referring to breasts as oranges

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

Delhi Metro on Thursday said it has withdrawn a poster on breast cancer awareness that asked women 'to check your oranges' but the questions remained -- does the metaphor obscure the message, does it help women in a cloistered society get comfortable or more awkward by sexualising a body part.

SC extends stay on kanwar route eatery order by MP, UP U'khand

SC extends stay on kanwar route eatery order by MP, UP U'khand

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

The Opposition had dubbed the directives issued by the three states as divisive and discriminatory against Muslims, and the apex court's order effectively ensured that the Yatra was held without their orders being enforced.

NGO that helps young minds become entrepreneurs

NGO that helps young minds become entrepreneurs

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

360 Degree has a network of more than 500 volunteers across the nation.

Teesta Setalvad's NGO's licence suspended for 6 months

Teesta Setalvad's NGO's licence suspended for 6 months

Rediff.com10 Sep 2015

The home ministry said exercising the powers conferred under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, the registration of Sabrang Trust has been suspended for a period of 180 days with effect from September 10, 2015.

Pune NGO needs volunteers

Pune NGO needs volunteers

Rediff.com12 May 2008

Seva Sahayog, an NGO based in Pune (Maharashtra), is in need of volunteers.

Zakir Naik's NGO banned from receiving foreign funds directly

Zakir Naik's NGO banned from receiving foreign funds directly

Rediff.com9 Sep 2016

The decision has been taken after a preliminary inquiry conducted by the home ministry found that the NGO was carrying out activities contrary to the Foreign Contribution Regulations Act under which it has to function.

Bangalore NGO needs volunteers

Bangalore NGO needs volunteers

Rediff.com4 Jun 2008

Aashayein Foundation (Bangalore), an NGO that works in imparting education for under-privileged children, is having a walkathon this July, and the purpose of walkathon is to spread awareness about primary education for under privileged children.

NGO says juvenile convict deserves 2nd chance

NGO says juvenile convict deserves 2nd chance

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Amendment to the Juvenile Justice Act has been cleared by the Lok Sabha and is awaiting clearance from the Upper House.

Tribals launch protests against eviction from 54 tiger reserves

Tribals launch protests against eviction from 54 tiger reserves

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The tribal communities, asserting their rights under the Forest Rights Act, are now planning to gather in Delhi to demand "justice" for their livelihoods and traditions that are closely linked to the forests.

Thoughtful gift: NGO children surprised me on my birthday

Thoughtful gift: NGO children surprised me on my birthday

Rediff.com19 May 2016

Basavaraj shares details of his most memorable gift from NGO children.

Teesta Setalvad's NGO barred from receiving foreign funds

Teesta Setalvad's NGO barred from receiving foreign funds

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

The order said the NGO has transferred an amount of Rs 2.46 lakh from its foreign contribution designated account to Sabrang Trust domestic account, thus mixing of domestic and foreign funds and violating the rules.

TN spiritual speaker lectures kids on karma, rebirth; faces heat

TN spiritual speaker lectures kids on karma, rebirth; faces heat

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

State school education minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi assured that action will be taken against the speaker for his controversial speech at a government school in Chennai.

Medha Patkar gets 5 months jail in 23-yearr-old defamation case

Medha Patkar gets 5 months jail in 23-yearr-old defamation case

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

The court sentenced Patkar after considering the evidence before it and the fact that the case went on for over two decades.

SC refuses to stay appointments of ECs under new law

SC refuses to stay appointments of ECs under new law

Rediff.com15 Mar 2024

A bench of justices Sanjiv Khanna, Dipankar Datta and Augustine George Masih told the petitioners, who pointed out that a meeting for the selection of ECs was pre-poned, to file a separate application pointing out the fact.

Will tell the country one day: CEC on turnout data

Will tell the country one day: CEC on turnout data

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Saturday said it is some people's job to create doubts and asserted the systems in place at the Election Commission are strong to ensure no mistakes creep in.

Indian NGO brings relief aid to Nepal village

Indian NGO brings relief aid to Nepal village

Rediff.com16 May 2015

Denizens of the Nepalese village of Pikhel, who were not receiving expeditious relief in the aftermath of the terrible earthquake that struck their homeland, found aid from an Indian NGO that heard their voice even when the Nepalese government could not. Anusha Subramanian reports from the village.

Indian scientist honoured by UK NGO

Indian scientist honoured by UK NGO

Rediff.com9 Jan 2007

She is the first Indian woman scientist, who has been knighted for her services, it said.

WFI demands action against Vinesh's support staff

WFI demands action against Vinesh's support staff

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

Vinesh has been training with Woller Akos, her personal coach from Belgium and has also worked with South African mental conditioning coach Wayne Lombard.

SC breather for TN BJP chief Annamalai in hate speech case

SC breather for TN BJP chief Annamalai in hate speech case

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

After perusing the transcript of the statements given in the interview, a bench of Justices Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta observed, "Prima facie, there is no hate speech. No case is made out."

Licence of noted lawyer Indira Jaising's NGO suspended for 6 months

Licence of noted lawyer Indira Jaising's NGO suspended for 6 months

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Licence of NGO run by Indira Jaising--'Lawyers' Collective'--was suspended by the government for 6 months.

Spectrum: NGO pleas against CBI chargesheet

Spectrum: NGO pleas against CBI chargesheet

Rediff.com14 Mar 2013

In the petition filed with O P Saini, judge, Patiala House Courts, the NGO stated the investigation agency had carried out improper investigation and exonerated private individuals, including the chairman and managing director of an accused telecom company in a malafide manner.

Over 50 crore voters cast ballots in first 5 phases: EC

Over 50 crore voters cast ballots in first 5 phases: EC

Rediff.com25 May 2024

Of the 76.41 crore eligible voters in the first five phases of the Lok Sabha polls, as many as 50.72 crore people have cast their vote, according to data shared by the Election Commission on Saturday.

Yuvraj: The Captain Who Brought A Smile

Yuvraj: The Captain Who Brought A Smile

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The Himalaya Wellness Company, in collaboration with cricket icon Yuvraj Singh, unveiled its flagship initiative, Ek Nayi Muskaan.

'It was to ensure...': UP govt defends kanwar yatra directive in SC

'It was to ensure...': UP govt defends kanwar yatra directive in SC

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

The Uttar Pradesh government on Friday defended its directive requiring eateries along the kanwar yatra route to display the names of their owners and staff, saying the idea was to bring in transparency, avoid 'potential confusion' and ensure a peaceful yatra.

NGO starts anti-terrorism course in Pune

NGO starts anti-terrorism course in Pune

Rediff.com4 Mar 2009

Security agencies have said pretty openly now that each individual needs to fend for himself in the war against terror. For those who are wondering as to how one could fight terror, a college run by an NGO in Pune is offering a course of counter-terrorism.

Zakir Naik's NGO donated Rs 50 lakh to Rajiv Gandhi Trust

Zakir Naik's NGO donated Rs 50 lakh to Rajiv Gandhi Trust

Rediff.com10 Sep 2016

The NGO had given donations to an allied entity of RGF in 2011 which engages in promoting girl education and providing money to needy for meeting hospital expenses.

Now, Punjab-based NGO moves SC seeking stay on Udta Punjab

Now, Punjab-based NGO moves SC seeking stay on Udta Punjab

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The Udta Punjab row continues...

NGO files charges against Sibal with CVC, CBI

NGO files charges against Sibal with CVC, CBI

Rediff.com26 Jul 2011

NGO files a detailed documented complaint against Sibal for reducing the penalty of Anil Ambani-controlled Reliance from Rs 50 crore to only Rs 5 crore. Sheela Bhatt reports.

SC verdict on VVPAT verification of votes on Friday

SC verdict on VVPAT verification of votes on Friday

Rediff.com25 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on Friday on a batch of pleas seeking complete cross-verification of votes cast using electronic voting machines (EVMs) with voter verifiable paper audit trail, or VVPAT.

ED files case against YouTuber Elvish Yadav over snake venom use

ED files case against YouTuber Elvish Yadav over snake venom use

Rediff.com4 May 2024

The central agency has pressed charges under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act after taking cognisance of a FIR and charge sheet filed by the Gautam Buddh Nagar (Noida) district police in Uttar Pradesh last month against him and other linked to him.