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Court rejects Naresh Goyal's plea for personal doctor, home-cooked food

Court rejects Naresh Goyal's plea for personal doctor, home-cooked food

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

A special court in Mumbai on Monday rejected Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal's applications seeking medical checkup by his personal doctor on regular basis and home-cooked food inside prison.

Aadhaar To Be Default e-ID

Aadhaar To Be Default e-ID

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

If a citizen chooses not to use Aadhaar as the default unique identity, then other unique identity proofs masked and linked to Aadhaar would be used.

PCB includes Imran but shoddy WC tribute video panned by fans

PCB includes Imran but shoddy WC tribute video panned by fans

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Pakistan's former captain Rashid Latif said the PCB explanation was hard to digest because the tribute video was modified after nearly 48 hours.

Interim Budget: No, Just A True Vote On Account!

Interim Budget: No, Just A True Vote On Account!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

She has shown shrewdness, sensitivity, and courage. All of these will be needed in ample quantities for the real challenge that will emerge after the elections, notes Shreekant Sambrani.

Kuldeep's comeback story: How he found his aggressive rhythm

Kuldeep's comeback story: How he found his aggressive rhythm

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Kuldeep Yadav offered valuable insights into his evolving bowling technique following his recovery from a knee injury sustained during the 2021 IPL, which sidelined him for several months.

Analysts selective on sugar stocks as higher prices keeps outlook upbeat

Analysts selective on sugar stocks as higher prices keeps outlook upbeat

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Sugar prices are hovering near six-year highs, leaving a bad taste in Indian consumers' palates but sweetening the portfolios of investors in related stocks at Dalal Street. Shares of sugar manufacturers such as Piccadily Agro, DCM Shriram, Magadh Sugar, and Bajaj Hindustan have rallied up to a whopping 200 per cent so far in the financial year 2024 (FY24) as deficient monsoon rains in major sugarcane producer states like Maharashtra and Karnataka are expected to lead to a shortfall in sugar output ahead. In comparison, the BSE Sensex has modestly gained 11 per cent during this period.

Jolt to Kejriwal govt as SC allows 6-month extension for Delhi chief secretary

Jolt to Kejriwal govt as SC allows 6-month extension for Delhi chief secretary

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The bid to extend the tenure of the present chief secretary is the latest bone of contention between the Arvind Kejriwal government and Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, who have been involved in a series of run-ins over various issues.

India Rekindles Love Affair With Russia

India Rekindles Love Affair With Russia

Rediff.com6 Jan 2024

EAM Jaishankar's mission is aimed at strengthening India's strategic autonomy in a complex international environment, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Chamak Review: Fast Forward To Isha Talwar

Chamak Review: Fast Forward To Isha Talwar

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

It's not uncommon for performers to become bigger than the stories they are placed in and Sreehari Nair would happily pay to watch Isha Talwar and Paramvir Singh Cheema riffing on love, bad life choices, psychology, rhythm, and oven-baked Kulchas in Chamak.

Maharashtra cabinet expansion on Friday, says ruling Shiv Sena but...

Maharashtra cabinet expansion on Friday, says ruling Shiv Sena but...

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The ruling Shiv Sena in Maharashtra on Thursday said the state cabinet's expansion and allocation of portfolios are most likely to happen on July 14, but the rival faction of the party said it doubts the MLAs belonging to the Eknath Shinde-led camp would be accommodated in the new ministry.

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India's voting pattern in the United Nations with regard to the Israel-Palestine conflict is lately marked by a calibrated distancing from Israel, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Israel's Gaza Offensive And The US Dilemma

Israel's Gaza Offensive And The US Dilemma

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Israel needs to come terms with the new reality that they are no longer invincible or the dominant power in the West Asian region, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Why was Nitin Desai depressed over his finances?

Why was Nitin Desai depressed over his finances?

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

'Why go to the trouble to build elaborate sets when it could all be done in front of a green screen?'' 'Nitin lost out on a lot of good work; film-makers no longer needed his lavish studio in Karjat as much as they did earlier.'

What Plan Should Heart Patients Opt For?

What Plan Should Heart Patients Opt For?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Cardiac patients whose proposals for a regular health insurance plan get turned down should apply for a cardiac-specific plan.

Neeraj Chopra's battle: Can he overcome fitness challenges?

Neeraj Chopra's battle: Can he overcome fitness challenges?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

Neeraj clinched his second consecutive Diamond League title on June 30 with a throw of 87.66m -- an effort that was not close to his best in recent past.

Duleep Trophy Final: Bowlers help West Zone take control on Day 1

Duleep Trophy Final: Bowlers help West Zone take control on Day 1

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

The relentless West Zone bowlers left South Zone on a fragile terrain at 182 for seven on the opening day of the Duleep Trophy final in Bengaluru on Wednesday.

Avinash Sable: 'To win an Olympic medal, I need...'

Avinash Sable: 'To win an Olympic medal, I need...'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'I need mental conditioning and support staff to deal with the mental aspect.'

Market Giving Sleepless Nights? Read This

Market Giving Sleepless Nights? Read This

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

If a 5% to 10% fall in the equity market gives you sleepless nights, you are not cut out for a 75% to 80% allocation to equities and must reduce it.

HC seeks RIL response on govt's plea accusing firm of siphoning off gas

HC seeks RIL response on govt's plea accusing firm of siphoning off gas

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

The Delhi high court (HC) division Bench on Thursday sought a response from Reliance Industries (RIL) and others regarding the government's appeal against the Mukesh Ambani-owned conglomerate and others for fraudulently and unjustly enriching themselves by draining gas from their deposits, amounting to over $1.5 billion. The Centre had appealed against the single-judge Bench order of the Delhi HC on May 9, which had dismissed its petition. Justice Anup Jairam Bhambhani had upheld the international arbitration award of July 24, 2018, in favour of the RIL-led consortium. The consortium includes UK-based BP Plc and Niko Resources of Canada.

Special Session: Even Cabinet Is In The Dark

Special Session: Even Cabinet Is In The Dark

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

This form of government, where secrets and major decisions are kept from the Cabinet itself, appears to be continuing, which is why the speculation around this special session, asserts Aakar Patel.

Telcos' low-cost tablet PCs may not suffice

Telcos' low-cost tablet PCs may not suffice

Rediff.com22 Aug 2011

Reliance Communications has launched a seven-inch tablet at Rs 13,000 per piece and Bharti Airtel's Beetel at Rs 8,000 a piece.

Udhayanidhi doubles down, says he'll 'face all cases'

Udhayanidhi doubles down, says he'll 'face all cases'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

He also launched a strident attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying he was 'globe-trotting', afraid of facing questions over the Manipur violence.

What harm in revealing caste, asks SC in Bihar survey case

What harm in revealing caste, asks SC in Bihar survey case

Rediff.com18 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday asked what was the harm if a person provided the details of caste or sub-caste during the Bihar caste survey when an individual's data was not going to be published by the state.

'Investors should stay invested'

'Investors should stay invested'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

'Markets are not expensive; they are fairly priced.'

Time not ripe to withdraw Army from Kashmir: GOC Chinar Corps

Time not ripe to withdraw Army from Kashmir: GOC Chinar Corps

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

The number of active terrorists in the valley is at its lowest in the last 34 years, General Officer Commanding of Chinar Corps Lieutenant General A D S Aujla said.

HC dismisses govt appeal accusing Reliance of 'fraud'

HC dismisses govt appeal accusing Reliance of 'fraud'

Rediff.com9 May 2023

The Delhi high court has rejected a government challenge to an arbitration panel award that had ruled in favour of Reliance Industries Ltd in a dispute over gas migration from fields operated by state-owned ONGC in the KG basin. The government had slapped a provisional penalty of $1.55 billion on Reliance for "unjust enrichment" from gas migrating from the ONGC-operated KG-D5 block to the private firm's adjoining KG-D6 area. It had sought $175 million in additional profit petroleum from Reliance and its UK partner BP Plc.

Google now says will cooperate with CCI on way forward

Google now says will cooperate with CCI on way forward

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

With the Supreme Court turning down Google's plea for a stay on the CCI order, the tech giant on Friday said it is reviewing the details of the decision which is limited to interim relief and did not decide the merits of the appeal. The company said it remains committed to users and partners and "will cooperate with the CCI on the way forward in parallel with our appeal." In a setback to Google, the Supreme Court on Thursday endorsed the order of the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) declining to grant an interim stay on the imposition of Rs 1,337 crore penalty on the US tech major by the competition regulator for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the Android mobile device ecosystem.

BEWARE: By 2030 even 2 earths WON'T suffice!

BEWARE: By 2030 even 2 earths WON'T suffice!

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Mankind is draining the earth's resources so quickly that the globe would be bled dry before the end of the century at this rate, a new report has revealed.

'It was an honour to play one of our nation builders'

'It was an honour to play one of our nation builders'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

'I hope more shows highlight the unsung heroes of our rich history.' 'As for bringing the trophy home, a man can hope, but truly I am just excited to be there.'

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Who Gains From Prigozhin's Death?

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

There is a congruence of interests between Ukrainian intelligence and its Western mentors to destroy Wagner and eliminate it from the geopolitical chessboard altogether, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

SAFF Final: India battle Kuwait for ninth title

SAFF Final: India battle Kuwait for ninth title

Rediff.com3 Jul 2023

This will be the second time India will face Kuwait in the tournament. They had played out a 1-1 draw in an acrimonious Group A match last week.

'Attack on migrants': Team of Bihar officials leaves for Tamil Nadu

'Attack on migrants': Team of Bihar officials leaves for Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, replying to queries from journalists in Patna, said the decision to send the team was taken after deliberations that took place over a couple of days.

The Banking Accidents Have Started

The Banking Accidents Have Started

Rediff.com24 Mar 2023

The failure of SVB was due to idiosyncratic reasons, but shows how higher rates can expose fault lines in unforeseen places, observes Neelkanth Mishra.

PIA's draws flak for dress code with 'undergarments' for cabin crew

PIA's draws flak for dress code with 'undergarments' for cabin crew

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

A red-faced Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) was forced to issue a clarification on Friday after the State-owned carrier received much flak for its bizarre dress code for its cabin crew, instructing them that wearing undergarments underneath the uniform was a must.

Court grants NOC for passport to Rahul for 3 years

Court grants NOC for passport to Rahul for 3 years

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The former Congress chief is an accused in the National Herald case in which BJP leader Subramanian Swamy is the complainant.

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Readers greet ISRO: You are passion personified

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Readers have responded resoundingly to our invitation to congratulate the ISRO team for Chandrayaan-3's successful Moon landing.

Which Banks Should You Keep Your Money?

Which Banks Should You Keep Your Money?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Be wary of co-operative banks which have historically been most vulnerable.

Plea filed in Gujarat HC against transfer of animals to Reliance zoo

Plea filed in Gujarat HC against transfer of animals to Reliance zoo

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The Gujarat high court on Wednesday issued notices to the state government and other authorities on a public interest litigation (PIL) objecting to the transfer of animals to a zoo being set up by Reliance Industries in Jamnagar.

Why Did This Kerala Story Become A Huge Hit?

Why Did This Kerala Story Become A Huge Hit?

Rediff.com12 Jun 2023

'Cinema or the sentiment of a people, disgusted by contemporary politics and wanting to feel whole by collectively recalling a moment of great difficulty that was also a cause for togetherness?', asks Shyam G Menon.

'President Murmu won't compromise on principles'

'President Murmu won't compromise on principles'

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

There were many people who wanted to seek favours from her by offering lakhs and crores of rupees even through her family members when she was Odisha's transport minister. She never allowed any kind of corrupt practices to touch her department officials, family members or the supporters who have stood by her.