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Muslims resorting to triple talaq to face social boycott: AIMPLB tells SC

Muslims resorting to triple talaq to face social boycott: AIMPLB tells SC

Rediff.com22 May 2017

The All India Muslim Personal Law Board said that it would ask Qazis to tell bridegroom at the time of execution of 'nikahnama' that they would not resort to "three divorces in one sitting" as it was an "undesirable practice in Shariat".

57% investors say Big-4 auditors have no credibility: Survey

57% investors say Big-4 auditors have no credibility: Survey

Rediff.com20 May 2020

It can be noted that ever since Satyam Computers scandal came out in January 2009, the audit world, especially the Big Four, have been under fire from the regulators.

Will abide by constitutional modalities: Irani on school books

Will abide by constitutional modalities: Irani on school books

Rediff.com11 Sep 2014

Human Resource Development Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday rejected allegations that her ministry was trying to push books written by Hindutva ideologues, saying it will abide by "constitutional modalities" before taking any step.

Kerala declares coronavirus 'state calamity'; GoM meet held

Kerala declares coronavirus 'state calamity'; GoM meet held

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

State Health Minister K K Shailaja told reporters that the government has declared the epidemic as a 'state calamity' to take all necessary steps to ensure that the outbreak is effectively controlled. A medical bulletin issued by the government said the health status of all the three students, who tested positive for the virus, was 'satisfactory'.

Anil Kumble is Team India's new coach

Anil Kumble is Team India's new coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Anil Kumble along with Ravi Shastri was the front runner for the coach's job, which was left vacant since Duncan Fletcher's departure after the 50-overs World Cup last year in Australia.

Data Bill: Industry experts fear massive implementation hurdles

Data Bill: Industry experts fear massive implementation hurdles

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

If the Personal Data Protection Bill gets passed in its present form, a new class of companies and entities could emerge. The sole job of these new entities would be to manage the consent for data usage of a user.Banks, healthcare firms and fintech companies, among others, fear that sharing non-personal data with the government may hurt business interests. Banks also fear the threat of data misuse.

Why Sunil Godhwani's exit is a big blow to Religare

Why Sunil Godhwani's exit is a big blow to Religare

Rediff.com14 Sep 2017

Godhwani's exit comes at a time when the company's fund raising plans and proposed related party transactions are under scrutiny, says N Sundaresha Subramanian.

When robots turn into surgeons

When robots turn into surgeons

Rediff.com28 Jul 2016

Doctors say robots reduce fatigue and give them greater precision.

Students to answer roll call with 'Jai Hind' in MP district

Students to answer roll call with 'Jai Hind' in MP district

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

School Education Minister Vijay Shah says if successful, the proposal will be sent to make this must in all govt schools.

Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Sourav Ganguly's SIX challenges

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Sourav Ganguly will have his hands full during his nine-month tenure

India had offered to evacuate Pakistanis from Wuhan: MEA

India had offered to evacuate Pakistanis from Wuhan: MEA

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

Meanwhile, India has cancelled all visas issued to foreign nationals coming from China as it stepped up efforts to combat the spread of novel coronavirus after 150 passengers were identified with symptoms of the deadly virus and sent to isolation units.

BCCI support staff: Arun favourite to retain job; Bangar under scanner

BCCI support staff: Arun favourite to retain job; Bangar under scanner

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Cricket Advisory Committee will decide on the head coach, the selectors have been tasked to conduct interviews for the rest of the support staff.

The MYSTERY over NSE's Feb 24 'tech glitch'

The MYSTERY over NSE's Feb 24 'tech glitch'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

It is mystifying how the NSE, a near-monopoly, gets protection, as the February 24 episode shows, when it is competition and accountability that should be the regulatory objective, says Debashis Basu.

Sick PSU land to ease govt burden

Sick PSU land to ease govt burden

Rediff.com13 Jun 2011

Land resources belonging to ailing companies being pitched to pvt players for new initiatives.

India gets a National Security AdviCzar

India gets a National Security AdviCzar

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

Ajit Doval is now India's all-powerful security boss. This concentration of power disrupts our layered security system. Will it not weaken whatever remains of the power and authority of the home, defence and finance ministers? asks Shekhar Gupta.

India Inc favours chairman, CEO role separation

India Inc favours chairman, CEO role separation

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Separating the roles of chairman and chief executive officer increases the effectiveness of a company's board, according to directors on corporate boards across the country.

Over 73.5 lakh tested for Covid so far, 2.15 lakh in 1 day: ICMR

Over 73.5 lakh tested for Covid so far, 2.15 lakh in 1 day: ICMR

Rediff.com24 Jun 2020

The apex health research body on Tuesday validated the 1,000th testing laboratory, ramping up the capacity for detection of COVID-19 in the country. Currently, three lakh samples can be tested per day, an official said.

Will Salil Parekh manage to restore Infy's past glory?

Will Salil Parekh manage to restore Infy's past glory?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Over the last years, taking the helm at Infosys has always had a strong resemblance with taking a roller-coaster ride

Legal quirks: When control overtakes ownership

Legal quirks: When control overtakes ownership

Rediff.com25 Jun 2013

Non-uniform definition of control makes foreign investors wary, raise corporate governance issues.

Make in India - a jugalbandi of IT and manufacturing skills: Anand Mahindra

Make in India - a jugalbandi of IT and manufacturing skills: Anand Mahindra

Rediff.com21 Jun 2015

The Mahindra Group struck up a series of high- profile deals with international aerospace players at the Air Show in Paris.

New Companies Act eases concerns over high pay

New Companies Act eases concerns over high pay

Rediff.com23 Apr 2014

Act says remuneration to directors and key managerial personnel should involve a balance between fixed and incentive pay.

Venkatesh Prasad joins list of applicants for India Head Coach

Venkatesh Prasad joins list of applicants for India Head Coach

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Prasad, who played 33 Tests and 162 ODIs for India, is set to finish his three-year term as the junior India chief selector in September this year.

New Indian coach to have tenure till 2019 World Cup: BCCI

New Indian coach to have tenure till 2019 World Cup: BCCI

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) acting president C.K. Khanna on Wednesday said that the new coach for the Indian cricket team, whose tenure will be fixed at least till 2019 World Cup, will be announced before the Sri Lankan tour.

Conflict of Interest is big concern: Ganguly

Conflict of Interest is big concern: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Ganguly himself faced the heat after allegations of conflict of interest were levelled against him for his dual role as the president of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and mentor of IPL franchise Delhi Capitals.

Air India, Indigo flights in near-miss over West Bengal

Air India, Indigo flights in near-miss over West Bengal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2014

An Indigo flight from Bagdogra came close to a descending Air India plane over Bagdogra in West Bengal on Friday afternoon, raising the spectre of a collision and giving scare to about 250 passengers on board the two aircraft.

COVID vaccine likely to be available by first of 2021: Choubey

COVID vaccine likely to be available by first of 2021: Choubey

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Responding to another question, Choubey said that the phase-I of clinical trials have revealed excellent safety of the two candidate vaccines indigenously developed by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with Indian Council of Medical Research and Cadila Healthcare Ltd, and now their immunogenicity testing is in progress. Their phase II clinical trials are ongoing.

How to calculate mutual funds' costs

How to calculate mutual funds' costs

Rediff.com25 Apr 2011

Mutual funds entails several costs, payable at different stages.

Dravid wants to find good bowlers as India 'A' coach

Dravid wants to find good bowlers as India 'A' coach

Rediff.com17 Jul 2015

Rahul Dravid said he was looking forward to coaching the India 'A' team.

Search on for new wholetime member at Sebi

Search on for new wholetime member at Sebi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2018

Likely to select from 3 shortlisted; follows Sanjeev Kaushik's refusal to take the job if made to retire from IAS

WhatsApp leaks force Sebi to scale up war on insider trading

WhatsApp leaks force Sebi to scale up war on insider trading

Rediff.com7 Apr 2018

Strengthening of rules governing insider trading is among the key proposals in the agenda set by Sebi for 2018-19, along with making improvement to the Prohibition of Insider Trading Regulations (PIT) and Prohibition of Fraudulent and Unfair Trade Practices regulations.

No linen, bring food, arrive 90 min early: New Railway rules

No linen, bring food, arrive 90 min early: New Railway rules

Rediff.com11 May 2020

'No linen, blankets and curtains shall be provided inside the train. Passengers are advised to carry their own linen,' an order by the Railways said. The order also said that there would be no provision of 'tatkal' and 'premium tatkal' accommodation and there will be very few stoppages during the journey.

How hotels in India plan to tide through COVID-19

How hotels in India plan to tide through COVID-19

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Hotels are using a combination of platforms to reach out to the guests. These include online travel agents among others. hotels in India are offering guests an option to pay now and stay later.

Obama appoints MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga to key administration post

Obama appoints MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga to key administration post

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Ajay Banga is one of the nine members of the Commission on Enhancing National Cyber Security.

'All that happened about a year ago': Mazumdar-Shaw on Infy 'rift'

'All that happened about a year ago': Mazumdar-Shaw on Infy 'rift'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

Refutes claims of differences between board, founders and Sikka; board needs to do better scrutiny, says Mohandas Pai.

Finmin has tough questions for Sebi on NSE co-location audit

Finmin has tough questions for Sebi on NSE co-location audit

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

Why self-audit by NSE, why weren't charges probed under your supervision, ministry asks regulator.

What our defence chiefs need to do quickly

What our defence chiefs need to do quickly

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

'Amid the frequent cries that the defence budget falls short of what is needed, we tend to ignore the reality that any enhancement in the allocation is just not possible, and the armed forces have no option but to operate within this constraint.' 'So, unless deadwood -- especially manpower -- is identified and eliminated, we simply cannot have a modern military of the type that India needs,' says Vice Admiral Premvir Das (retd).

Gujarat on alert as Cyclone Nilofar heads towards west coast

Gujarat on alert as Cyclone Nilofar heads towards west coast

Rediff.com26 Oct 2014

Gujarat state administration is preparing to face 'Cyclone Nilofar', which has developed in the Arabian Sea and is likely to move towards the state's coast, Gujarat meteorological department said.

12 CBFC members resign citing government interference

12 CBFC members resign citing government interference

Rediff.com17 Jan 2015

Nine members of the Central Board of Film Certification have sent their resignation letters to the Information and Broadcasting Minister on Saturday alleging interference from the Information and Broadcasting ministry.

Let's give Dhoni time and respect, says Ganguly

Let's give Dhoni time and respect, says Ganguly

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Former captain Sourav Ganguly on Monday demanded respect for beleaguered Mahendra Singh Dhoni, saying he has an astonishing record as captain in One-Day Internationals and needs to be given all the time in the world to take a decision.

Department of Atomic Energy Fellowships

Department of Atomic Energy Fellowships

Rediff.com11 Sep 2003

The Department of Atomic Energy's Board for Research in Nuclear Sciences invites applications for its prestigious scheme.